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Your Biggest Breakthrough

Your Biggest Breakthrough

People have learned from other people’s stories since the beginning of time. Stories stir the soul. Stories reveal. Stories heal. Why? Because hearing someone’s story allows the listener to see how that person overcame their challenge. Everyone loves to see the victorious outcome from an underdog position and how one elevated to their “next level” in life. In this podcast…Wendie and Todd will give you an inside look at someone who has had a personal or professional breakthrough that changed the course of their life, ultimately changing the course of those around them. Real people, real stories with real breakthroughs. Each episode will give you truth, tools, and tangible takeaways that will inspire, equip, and entertain you along your own life journey. Lean in. Listen well. This could be Your Biggest Breakthrough!

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Episodes

  • Episode 106: The Journey to Glory Isn't Without Its Pitfalls and Roadblocks with Richard Ronsisvalle Episode 106: The Journey to Glory Isn't Without Its Pitfalls and Roadblocks with Richard Ronsisvalle Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 106: The Journey to Glory Isn't Without Its Pitfalls and Roadblocks with Richard Ronsisvalle

    "Serve God," they said. "It will be fun!" they said. "Your life will be infinitely better," they said. While we don't really know who "they" are, we do know that serving God is sometimes touted as a blissful experience, that once you do so you'll never experience pain or heartache. The reality could not be further from that. Sometimes we put our faith in God, only to have a tragedy occur such as the loss of a child. The mother of our guest, Richard Ronsisvalle, had that very thing happen, …

  • Episode 105: Today's Decisions Affect Tomorrow's Outcome (And the Stories You'll Tell Tomorrow, For Better or Worse) Episode 105: Today's Decisions Affect Tomorrow's Outcome (And the Stories You'll Tell Tomorrow, For Better or Worse) Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 105: Today's Decisions Affect Tomorrow's Outcome (And the Stories You'll Tell Tomorrow, For Better or Worse)

    Decisions, Decisions. We make thousands of them everyday. Some decisions are trivial. Some will affect your life forever, for better or worse. Believe it or not, some of those seemingly minor decisions turn into major life events. Like having a drink and you eventually become an alcoholic; or trying out a cigar and getting hooked and eventually developing lung or throat cancer. Or perhaps witnessing a crime or injustice taking place and you choose to do nothing. That's a decision too, one …

  • Episode 104: Why "Common Sense" Is Sometimes the Best Way to Make Sense of God's Calling for Our Lives Episode 104: Why "Common Sense" Is Sometimes the Best Way to Make Sense of God's Calling for Our Lives Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 104: Why "Common Sense" Is Sometimes the Best Way to Make Sense of God's Calling for Our Lives

    We're thrilled to welcome to the show Aaron Jennings. Aaron began his walk with God thirsty and on fire to reach as many people as possible with the Gospel. Even if it meant going to motocross races on Sundays rather than going to church as a teen! "I'm called to reach motocross people. Motocross people are not in church on Sunday. I must be in the right place." Makes perfect sense when you put it that way. It's just one example of how "common sense" has guided Aaron's thinking throughout …

  • Episode 103: How Exposure to Heartache and Physical Limitations Led to a Breakthrough in Faith with Cheryl Ricker Episode 103: How Exposure to Heartache and Physical Limitations Led to a Breakthrough in Faith with Cheryl Ricker Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 103: How Exposure to Heartache and Physical Limitations Led to a Breakthrough in Faith with Cheryl Ricker

    There's not much more to say about our guest Cheryl Ricker than she's simply an inspiring woman. Enduring a broken marriage as a child, to suffering extreme physical challenges as an adult, Cheryl has endured major setbacks, broken heart, divided loyalties to adult figures, and has come to the other side with a song in her heart and a smile on her face. In today's episode, we hear a bit about Cheryl's journey of faith, and how persevering through seemingly impossible circumstances has made …

  • Episode 102: Ex-NYC Firefighter Joe Schiraldo On His Leap of Faith Into the World of Wholesome Education. Episode 102: Ex-NYC Firefighter Joe Schiraldo On His Leap of Faith Into the World of Wholesome Education. Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 102: Ex-NYC Firefighter Joe Schiraldo On His Leap of Faith Into the World of Wholesome Education.

    Today we welcome to the show former NYC firefighter Joe Schiraldo. Joe took a massive leap of faith in leaving his successful firefighting career to start a Montessori school in the heart of New York City - right after the Covid pandemic blindsided the world. Not exactly the best timing from the human point of view; yet Joe felt divinely called to do so and has reaped the rewards, even in the face of numerous obstacles and resistance from people who, God bless them, just don't like things …

  • Episode 101: Why You Should Focus on What NOT To Do to Discover Your Life's Purpose with Beth Townsend Episode 101: Why You Should Focus on What NOT To Do to Discover Your Life's Purpose with Beth Townsend Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 101: Why You Should Focus on What NOT To Do to Discover Your Life's Purpose with Beth Townsend

    "The world will be changed one story at a time," says our guest on today's episode, Beth Townsend. Beth hosts a TV show, partnered with the Christian Broadcast Network, where she empowers viewers to discover their own purpose for their lives. Beth was forced to endure a great deal of pain and shame prior to discovering her own life purpose. The child of a man who twisted the Scriptures to accommodate some very unsavory personal habits, Beth had to navigate her way through the hardships of …

  • Episode 100: Todd and Wendie Celebrate a Huge Milestone and Recount Favorite Episodes on the Journey Thus Far. Episode 100: Todd and Wendie Celebrate a Huge Milestone and Recount Favorite Episodes on the Journey Thus Far. Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 100: Todd and Wendie Celebrate a Huge Milestone and Recount Favorite Episodes on the Journey Thus Far.

    Well, we made it! Honestly, we didn't think we would reach this milestone with Your Biggest Breakthrough, but we just kept plugging along and here we are. While it may seem like just a number to some, it means a lot to us that we made it to our hundredth episode of the show! To mark the occasion, we want to reminisce about some of the incredible stories we've heard interviewing people all over the world, and have been blessed to share with our listeners who have faithfully followed us. So …

  • Episode 99: A Call for Men to "Man Up" and Know Your Role in God's Narrative for Humanity with Bob Coughlin Episode 99: A Call for Men to "Man Up" and Know Your Role in God's Narrative for Humanity with Bob Coughlin Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 99: A Call for Men to "Man Up" and Know Your Role in God's Narrative for Humanity with Bob Coughlin

    In today's episode, you're going to hear all about men: Who they are, what they're after, and why. You're gonna find out how a pro boxer turned business entrepreneur became a director of men's ministry. You're going to hear the difference of growing up and having a religious background versus having a relationship with Jesus, the real definition of what it means to be a real man and God's purpose for you as a man. Now, if you are a woman listening to this, do not tune out because you will be …

  • Episode 98: How to Hear the Voice of God on an Intimate Level with Edward John Hughes Episode 98: How to Hear the Voice of God on an Intimate Level with Edward John Hughes Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 98: How to Hear the Voice of God on an Intimate Level with Edward John Hughes

    "Life can't possibly be better than walking with the Lord," says our guest Edward John Hughes. Edward John's first encounter with hearing the voice of God occurred on a soccer field while in college at Oral Roberts University. "It was as though my mother was calling me in for supper," recalls Edward John about the familiarity and comfort level he felt as he heard that still small voice. Now Edward John has mastered the art of being attuned to the Holy Spirit, so much so that even mafia …

  • Episode 97: Pussycat Dolls Founding Member, Kaya Jones, on Breaking Free From a Life Contrary to God's Design and Using Her Gifts for His Glory. Episode 97: Pussycat Dolls Founding Member, Kaya Jones, on Breaking Free From a Life Contrary to God's Design and Using Her Gifts for His Glory. Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 97: Pussycat Dolls Founding Member, Kaya Jones, on Breaking Free From a Life Contrary to God's Design and Using Her Gifts for His Glory.

    Kaya Jones, founding member of the uber-famous girl band, Pussycat Dolls, joins us on the show to discuss some of the unsavory elements of the entertainment industry that are often hidden from the most innocent among us - as well as how she broke free from the guilt and immense pressure to conform to something completely contrary to God's design for us. Kaya also opens up about how even the church has a proclivity to try to capitalize on the notoriety of celebrities who profess a relationship …

  • Episode 96: How to Land On the Right Side of the Coin Called "Friendship" Episode 96: How to Land On the Right Side of the Coin Called "Friendship" Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 96: How to Land On the Right Side of the Coin Called "Friendship"

    How many friends do you have? If you look at your social media accounts, you might think you have hundreds, even thousands of friends. But are how many of those connections are your true friends? Not many, we would venture to guess. While the minds behind the massive social media machines twist and congeal the meaning of the word "friend" to their liking, they can't rewire the basic human need for intimate connection with our fellow man. How do you know if you have the right friends? How …

  • Episode 95: If You Choose God as Your Partner, You'd Better Be Planning for BIG THINGS with Jim Maxim. Episode 95: If You Choose God as Your Partner, You'd Better Be Planning for BIG THINGS with Jim Maxim. Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 95: If You Choose God as Your Partner, You'd Better Be Planning for BIG THINGS with Jim Maxim.

    "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16 All Jim Maxim ever knew as a child was dysfunction. His father's alcoholism caused the family home to be repossessed by the bank, and he turned to booze and hard drugs to numb the pain. One day while driving under the influence of the drugs and the pain of his reality, he was in a terrible car wreck that left him hanging on the precipice of death, where he recalls actually seeing demons in his subconscious. Although …

  • Episode 94: Attack the Fears In Your Life and Achieve Your Biggest Breakthrough with Justin "The Fear Hunter" Maina. Episode 94: Attack the Fears In Your Life and Achieve Your Biggest Breakthrough with Justin "The Fear Hunter" Maina. Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 94: Attack the Fears In Your Life and Achieve Your Biggest Breakthrough with Justin "The Fear Hunter" Maina.

    Justin Maina of American Ninja Warrior fame dropped by the _Your Biggest Breakthrough_ studios to talk about **_FEAR_**. What do _you_ fear? Government run amok? Public speaking? Death? We all have fears, and Justin spends his days counseling and coaching people all over the globe how to first _identify_ , and then _confront_ the fears that cripple us from achieving our potential. Justin is careful to point out that fear is given to us by our Creator and is useful in healthy ways, but when …

  • Episode 93: From the Filthy Rags of Self and Addiction, to Experiencing Abundance Materially and Spiritually with Matt Kriha. Episode 93: From the Filthy Rags of Self and Addiction, to Experiencing Abundance Materially and Spiritually with Matt Kriha. Play in Edifi Player

    Episode 93: From the Filthy Rags of Self and Addiction, to Experiencing Abundance Materially and Spiritually with Matt Kriha.

    "Excuse me, are you Todd?" "Yes, how can I help you?" "We're supposed to meet here at Starbucks." "We are? That's great! But I had no idea I was supposed to meet anyone here today." A text message arrives in Matt Kriha's phone, from the Todd he was scheduled to meet - at a different Starbucks. "Hey it turns out you're not the Todd I was supposed to meet." "Well that's okay, Godspeed to you. Since I have your attention, do you want to be on my podcast?" That's essentially how we came to …

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