What if your biggest breakthrough isn’t a dramatic life change, but simply knowing Jesus? In this episode, Karen Berg-Johnson shares how a lifelong relationship with Jesus can transform how you face adversity, grow in faith, and share the gospel naturally.

Karen gave her life to Jesus when she was just four years old, and her story challenges the idea that a “real” breakthrough has to involve a dramatic before-and-after moment.

Instead, Karen talks about what it looks like to walk with Jesus through every season of life, including seasons of deep adversity and suffering. She shares how her faith was tested when both of her daughters faced serious health struggles, and how she learned to trust God even when she didn't have answers.

One of Karen's biggest reminders is simple: you don't have to have everything figured out before you come to Jesus. Whether you're four or ninety-four, today can be a new beginning.

If you're hurting, questioning God, or wondering whether you've gone too far to come back to Him, Karen's closing encouragement is especially for you.

👉 Watch the full episode and share it with someone who needs to be reminded that Jesus meets us right where we are.

Podcast Chapters:

00:00 Karen’s Unexpected Breakthrough

01:03 Born Again at Four

02:41 Hearing Jesus Say Yes

03:39 A Lifelong Friendship With Jesus

05:27 Why Your Story Doesn’t Have to Be Dramatic

07:47 Your New Beginning Can Start Today

10:35 Faith Through Adversity

11:32 Trusting God Through Her Daughters’ Suffering

15:14 Daily Practices That Keep Faith Alive

17:31 Grounding Yourself in Scripture

18:33 Expecting God to Do Something New

20:17 Jesus Is Your Friend

20:35 From Art to Evangelism

24:32 Nothing Is Wasted

25:47 Stepping Into Global Evangelism

27:27 Fundraising as Worship

30:18 How to Share Your Faith Naturally

32:45 Pray for Boldness and Opportunity

33:32 Bring in the Name of Jesus

34:30 Everything With God Stays New

35:45 Learning Through God’s Mystery

37:43 Living With Expectation

39:39 Jesus Meets You in Your Hurt

Guest's bio:

Karen Berg-Johnson has spent her life investing in people and advancing the gospel. For 20 years, she served as an associate professor of art at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she taught photography, directed art exhibitions, and helped students explore the intersection of the arts and a biblical worldview.

Karen later stepped into a new chapter of ministry leadership with Pulse Evangelism, where she served in senior leadership for more than a decade. Through her leadership, relationships, and work with donors, she helped advance Pulse's evangelistic mission and raise resources to share the gospel, particularly among young people.

Today, Karen serves on the Pulse Evangelism Board and remains actively involved at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. She and her husband, Jay, have two grown daughters, two sons-in-law, and a granddaughter.

Karen gave her life to Jesus at just four years old and has spent her life growing in her relationship with Him, sharing her faith, and encouraging others to know Jesus personally.

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Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

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Your breakthrough may not be the dramatic, life-changing moment you've been waiting for—it may be one small decision away. In this episode, we reveal why the biggest transformations often begin with simple, consistent steps rooted in faith, discipline, and obedience to God.

So many of us delay change because we're waiting for the "perfect moment." We believe breakthrough has to be huge before it counts. But what if God is inviting you into a series of small breakthroughs that slowly transform your health, relationships, faith, career, mindset, or purpose?

In this heartfelt conversation, we share personal breakthroughs we've experienced recently, from writing a book despite self-doubt to finding God's peace amid painful circumstances to discovering how daily discipline creates lasting transformation.

You'll learn why breakthrough isn't measured by its size; it's measured by whether you're moving forward.

Whether you're feeling stuck spiritually, emotionally, physically, or professionally, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for the "big moment" and start taking the next faithful step today.

Podcast Chapters:

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[01:20] What Is a Real Breakthrough?

[04:30] Goals vs. Breakthroughs

[05:20] Areas of Life That Need Breakthrough

[07:10] Small Wins Lead to Big Change

[08:32] Todd's Book Breakthrough

[10:31] Overcoming Self-Doubt & Procrastination

[12:07] Finish What God Called You to Do

[14:28] Wendie's Personal Breakthrough

[15:50] Finding God in Difficult Seasons

[16:46] Trusting God's Promises

[18:36] Building Discipline Through Daily Habits

[20:10] The Broken Window Effect

[23:12] Wendie's Four-Year Push-Up Habit

[24:50] The Simple Breakthrough

[25:50] Why Most People Stay Stuck

[26:41] Name It. Date It. Start It.

[28:57] Your Next Breakthrough Starts Today

[29:58] Final Encouragement

Resources Mentioned

📖 Todd's upcoming book:

Is God Really Who You Think He Is?

(Available soon)

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Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Doctors told Memphis Lafferty's parents he had only three months to live. After surviving bacterial meningitis as a baby, he lost all four limbs—but that's only the beginning of his incredible story. In this inspiring conversation, Memphis shares how faith, perseverance, overcoming addiction, and refusing to see himself as disabled helped him become a champion bodybuilder, adaptive athlete, skateboarder, mentor, and powerful voice of hope.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, this episode will remind you that your circumstances do not define your future.

👉 Subscribe for more breakthrough stories and faith-filled conversations that inspire transformation.

Podcast Chapters

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[00:57] Topic and Guest Introduction

[02:43] Surviving Bacterial Meningitis as a Baby

[05:30] Doctors Gave Him Hours to Live

[09:40] Growing Up Without Limits

[12:20] Meeting with Nick Vujicic

[13:16] Finding Confidence Through Skateboarding

[15:46] Family Trauma and Personal Struggles

[16:50] Battling Addiction and Finding Faith

[18:22] Building a Relationship with Jesus

[20:20] "God Gives His Hardest Battles..."

[21:17] Breathwork, Prayer, and Mental Strength

[22:44] Adaptive Training Foundation Experience

[24:24] Winning His First Bodybuilding Competition

[26:05] The Mindset That Changes Everything

[28:35] Don't Give Up on Yourself

[30:14] Final Encouragement and Closing Thoughts

Guest's bio and social handles:

Instagram: @memphislaff_skate

Memphis Lafferty is a motivational speaker, adaptive athlete, mentor, and quadruple amputee who is redefining what's possible. After contracting bacterial meningitis as an infant, doctors gave him only hours to live. Although the illness resulted in the amputation of all four limbs, Memphis has spent his life proving that limitations do not define a person.

Now 20 years old, Memphis is an accomplished skateboarder, weightlifter, hunter, and bodybuilding champion. Through his unwavering faith, perseverance, and determination, he inspires others to overcome adversity and embrace life's challenges with courage.

Today, Memphis works with young amputees and adaptive athletes, helping them discover that obstacles can become opportunities. Known for his authenticity, resilience, and contagious positivity, Memphis is living proof that your circumstances do not determine your future.

Call to action:

Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!