About this episode
What if inspiration isn’t something you wait for, but somewhere you go? Shawn opens up about 13 years of sobriety, the daily grind that keeps faith alive, and the surprising places where gratitude hits hardest. From a Sunday service that turned into three chances to serve, to the moment a video of women hauling water across miles reframed what “hard” really means, this conversation challenges comfort and invites action. We walk through tangible ways to turn belief into muscle memory: a pre‑Thanksgiving day of service with the family, a half marathon to fund clean water projects in African communities, and a father–son trip to build homes in Mexico. Along the way, Shawn unpacks the mindset shift from “I have to” to “I get to,” showing how perspective can turn a stairmaster into a privilege and a busy calendar into a mission. He also addresses the noise of modern life—polarized media, cultural cynicism, and the temptation to fight everything—and explains why stepping into a room of volunteers restores hope faster than any timeline ever will. If you’ve felt stuck, isolated, or numb, this is your nudge to rejoin a community that lifts you higher. Learn how disciplined habits, service-driven goals, and faith-filled relationships create momentum you can feel at home, at work, and with your kids. Listen, reflect, then choose one act of service you’ll commit to this month. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review telling us: what’s your next step from faith to action?