Best Breakaway Ministries Podcasts (2025)

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Brian & Emilie McCormack: behind the scenes of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M 39:27

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My husband Tim joins me for this honest, refreshing, and hope-filled conversation with Brian and Emilie McCormack. Together they lead Breakaway Ministries along with their 5 kids out of College Station. Whether you’re an Aggie or just want to hear some incredible news of what’s going on at one of the biggest college campuses in the US, the McCormac…

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Breakaway to the Wild West: Trust Jesus | Pastor of Student Ministries Sara Fisher 25:00

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Breakaway to the Wild West: Trust Jesus | Pastor of Student Ministries Sara FisherBy Sarah Fisher

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Guest Speaker - Bryan Murphy 36:00

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Guest Speaker - Bryan MurphyBy Bryan Murphy

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Dee Jordy: coming to know the one who heals us from inside the darkest places 45:00

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Dee Jordy is a hometown hero of mine! As a friend here in La Grange, Dee is one of those dear souls who has demonstrated a raw, genuine, hungry faith. If you know Dee, you’ve likely experienced how deeply she loves the Lord, that He has redeemed her life in unbelievable ways and she never tires from sharing about that. Dee is married to her husband…

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Breakaway to the Wild West: Know Jesus | Pastor Jeremiah Fair 32:00

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Breakaway to the Wild West: Know Jesus | Pastor Jeremiah FairBy Jeremiah Fair

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Tim & Whitney Scarborough: creating a family culture 52:57

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A few years ago, Tim and I recorded a couple conversations on marriage and parenting. Today, we sit down to revisit the concept of how we create culture in our homes. We touch on training our kids up into increasing responsibilities, choosing travel and experiences over stuff, building Sabbath rhythms into our weekend routine, and lingering dinners…

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Tiffany Daniels: how one "Yes" brought generational impact through THERE{4}Gathering 33:46

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In this episode, Tiffany Daniels joins us from Arlington, TX. She and her husband have been married for about 35 years and have three grown kids and almost 4 grandkids. As the wife of a lead pastor, Tiffany has been in ministry for many years, but our conversation today focuses mainly on how God unexpectedly led her to start an organization called …

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Breakaway to the Wild West: Follow Jesus | Pastor Jeremiah Fair 32:00

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Breakaway to the Wild West: Follow Jesus | Pastor Jeremiah FairBy Jeremiah Fair

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Ashleigh Thomison: the desperate prayers we pray 36:39

28d ago36:39

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I am so excited for you to get to know Ashleigh! She is one of those delightful humans you feel like you’ve known your whole life right off the bat. Warm, joyful, and welcoming, Ashleigh and her husband Daniel have 2 elementary age kids, one of whom is a classmate to my son Opie. If you're local to La Grange, you may have seen her walking her GSP, …

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Covenant Affirmations: The Reality of Freedom in Christ | Pastor Jeremiah Fair 18:00

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Covenant Affirmations: The Reality of Freedom in Christ | Pastor Jeremiah FairBy Jeremiah Fair

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Andrew & Sara Knight: practical discipleship on a college campus 36:31

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Andrew and Sara Knight join us today from Idaho where they work with Campus Outreach at Boise State, known for its infamous blue football field. They are passionate about pouring into college students, a ministry they’ve spent the past 20 years investing into. They have 4 kids and are originally from Atlanta, Georgia. Sara and I actually first met …

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Covenant Affirmations: A Conscious Dependence on the Holy Spirit | Pastor Jeremiah Fair 24:00

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Covenant Affirmations: A Conscious Dependence on the Holy Spirit | Pastor Jeremiah FairBy Jeremiah Fair

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Scott Sauls: reflections on A Gentle Answer 42:51

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Each year, Woven’s leadership team reads through a book in order to challenge us in an area of our personal faith and development. Over the course of the 2024-2025 calendar year, we read through a profound resource called A Gentle Answer. I was honored to have the author, Scott Sauls, sit down for a behind the scenes interview. He joins us from Nas…

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Covenant Affirmations: The Church as a Fellowship of Believers | Pastor Jeremiah Fair 27:00

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Covenant Affirmations: The Church as a Fellowship of Believers | Pastor Jeremiah FairBy Jeremiah Fair

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Melinda Williams: God's goodness in grief, parenting through crisis, & working together in ministry 42:17

2M ago42:17

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In this raw and honest conversation, you’ll get to meet Melinda Williams, my friend and co-worker. She has recently joined Woven staff as the ministry coordinator and brought a multitude of skills (I’m lacking) to this new position. We laugh about the quirks of working alongside each other, while seeking to create wise boundaries and talk through t…

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Covenant Affirmations: Commitment to Our Church Mission | Pastor Jeremiah Fair 25:00

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Covenant Affirmations: Commitment to Our Church Mission | Pastor Jeremiah FairBy Jeremiah Fair

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Covenant Affirmations: The Necessity of New Birth | Pastor Jeremiah Fair 29:00

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Covenant Affirmations: The Necessity of New Birth | Pastor Jeremiah FairBy Jeremiah Fair

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Covenant Affirmations: Centrality of the Word | Pastor Jeremiah Fair 32:00

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Covenant Affirmations: Centrality of the Word | Pastor Jeremiah FairBy Jeremiah Fair

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Jesus Sends 50:32

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Does my life have a purpose? Former Director, Timothy Ateek, now lead pastor of Watermark, walks us through 1 Chronicles 28 where David commissions Solomon. We finish an incredible school year by asking the Lord to grant us two crucial things: 1) an undivided heart, and 2) a clear calling. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaw…

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Jesus Satisfies 47:34

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We seem live in a world of perpetual stimulation, with no satisfaction. Is a truly fulfilled life even possible? If so, where is such a life found? Brian McCormack walks us through Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman in John 4, and makes a bold claim — that truly knowing Jesus is the most satisfying thing in the universe. For more information a…

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Jesus Sanctifies 43:58

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Is real, lasting change even possible? If so, is it our own responsibility to make ourselves more like Jesus using our own resources and nothing more? Brian McCormack lays out the beauty of sanctification, and invites us to rest in God’s promise to finish the work he has started in us. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.o…

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Jesus Sustains 47:27

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Does your soul have an anchor? In the storms of life, what do you count on to see you through Brian McCormack (re)introduces us to the BIG Jesus of Colossians 1, and invites us to trust him — not only to save us for the life yet to come, but to sustain us in our lives here and now. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org a…

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The Father Calls You Home 45:03

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What is God’s heart toward those who are far from him? Is there really a place for people who have previously chosen distance from him over nearness to him? Brian McCormack walks us through Luke 15 to see what happens when the lost get found. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaym…

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Jesus Saves 50:57

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Question: What does Jesus save us from? Answer: More than we think. And the best news of all time deserves a deep dive to see the glory of it all. Brian McCormack walks us through Romans 3 to see the depth of our problem, and the beauty of God’s solution. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social medi…

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How Can I Know God’s Plan For My Life? 52:43

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Statistically, the vast majority of us are fearful about messing up God’s plans for our lives. Brian McCormack uses a look at the life of Paul to build a list of principles to inform our understanding of God’s plan, and provide a process for making big decisions as a follower of Jesus. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.o…

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Is my story too messy for God? 59:48

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Brenna Blain takes us to the city of Corinth to see just how broken people were in the first century church…then uses her own story to show us how true freedom comes through an unexpected means — submission of one’s entire life to Jesus… messy parts and all. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social m…

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Does Prayer Really Change Anything? 44:27

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Sometimes prayer changes our circumstances, but more often it changes US. Brian McCormack takes us for a walk through the conversion story of Saul in Acts 9, which provides an unexpected framework for the kind of prayer that changes people. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaymin…

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"Why the Bible?" with Cliffe Knechtle 15:18

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An informal response to Richard Dawkins and his question about how anyone could ever trust the Bible, Clint Knechtle lays out his evidence for God’s Word being worthy of our trust and devotion. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaymin. If Breakaway has impacted your life and you w…

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Q&A with Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle 46:50

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Breakaway Director, Brian McCormack sits down with evangelists and apologists, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle in front of an arena full of college students for an unscripted time featuring some of the biggest questions one can ask. What’s so special about Christianity compared to other religions? Isn’t the cross just a barbaric act of divine child abus…

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Does God Still Work Miracles? 47:59

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By walking us through the story of Stephen in Acts 5-7, Brian McCormack challenges us to live in the tension with a God who CAN do any miracle, but often leaves our immediate hopes for the miraculous unfulfilled. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaymin. If Breakaway has impacted …

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Where is God in Suffering? 37:49

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What if God was actually with us in our suffering? Passion City Church DC Pastor and Former Breakaway Director Ben Stuart challenges us to remember that we have a great comforter in Jesus as we walk through pain. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaymin If Breakaway has impacted y…

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What is My True Identity? 43:41

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What if the truest thing about you, is who God says you are? Sadie Robertson Huff challenges us to remember that if we are in Christ, we are salt and light, we are the light of the world, and we are God’s temple. For more information about Breakaway, check out http://www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaymin. If Breakaway has im…

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What Must a Christian Believe? 39:21

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What are the essentials one must be devoted to in order to be a Christian, and to experience the fullness of the Christian life? Brian McCormack walks us through Peter's sermon in Acts 3 -- highlighting the core beliefs he proclaims -- and challenges us to believe what Peter believed, so we can live how Peter lived. For more information about Break…

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Living The Abundant Life 36:19

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This semester’s study of Acts 1 and Acts 2 revealed our true identity and invited us into our purpose here on Earth. But sometimes, our best intentions to live this out don’t always lead to our desired actions. Jack Thweatt helps us examine 3 areas of our life where we distort our purpose and identity, which can lead to a results-oriented faith whe…

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Look Longer 45:44

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Don't let the enemy steal your wonder. Brian McCormack takes us on a biblical tour of AWE - from creation, to the cross, to very throne room of God himself - and challenges us to fight for the thing that inspires our worship more than any other. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakaw…

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Unity is Not Optional 38:00

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A culture marked by division needs Christians who walk in unity…with God, and with one another. Brian McCormack makes a case for unity as central to the Bible’s story, presents the path to unity, and passes along God’s invitation into unity…also known as “the Gospel.” For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us o…

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Talking to God 48:25

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Christians believe they can speak with God... any time. Yet most of us admit our prayer lives feel more like a growth area than an area of strength. Brian McCormack walks us through 3 simple questions as we seek to be a community devoted to prayer. What is prayer? Why should I want to pray? How do I pray? For more information about Breakaway, check…

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Broken Like Bread to Feed People 49:46

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The table is dying. More and more young adults report not being able to recall the last time they had a real meal, at a real table, with real people. This is a problem, because we are called to devote ourselves to the breaking of bread. What if what we need most is waiting for us at the table? Brian McCormack reminds us what Christ did to bring us …

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The God Who IS Community 40:54

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Do I really have to live in community to follow Jesus? Why can't it just be me, my bible, my coffee, and my God? What if I've been hurt in Christian environments in the past? Brian McCormack walks us through these questions ABOUT community, as he points us toward the God who IS community. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakawa…

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God Wrote a Book 47:32

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What is the Bible? Can I trust it? Why Should I read it? How should I read it? Brian McCormack walks us through these questions as we strive to be a community devoted to Scripture…and points us toward the God who is inviting us to feast with him. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breaka…

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You Are Welcome, You Have Purpose 47:01

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Dr. Joel Muddamalle provides a theological fly-by of the book of Acts, reminding us of two simple, essential truths: you are welcome, and you have purpose. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.breakaway.org and follow us on social media @breakawaymin. If Breakaway has impacted your life and you want to generously give back, find info…

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When it’s Time to Speak Up 43:57

11M ago43:57

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All believers are called and empowered by the Spirit to share the Gospel — but what does that look like? In this message Brian McCormack takes us through the first sermon in the history of the church as we know it, and shows us the footsteps Peter leaves for those wanting to walk out their identity as witnesses. For more information about Breakaway…

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What Happens When the Holy Spirit Shows Up? 30:42

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If God really has come to live WITHIN his people, this changes everything. In the 3rd message in our study of Acts, Brian McCormack walks us through the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and urges us to expect to hear, see, and speak things that are simply not possible in our own power. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.bre…

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What Happened to the 12th Man? 52:03

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In the end, it all comes down to whether or not you found your place at God’s table. In the 2nd message in our study of Acts, Brian McCormack highlights the obedience, unity, and prayer that was present in the lives of the apostles, and challenges us to be devoted to the same as we seek God together. This message starts by briefly addressing the to…

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A Story to Belong To 54:12

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Whose story am I in? Where does help come from? Where is purpose found? To kick off Breakaway’s 35th year, Brian McCormack walks us through the first 11 verses of Acts, and shows us how the questions you should ask to understand a BOOK, are the same ones you should ask to understand your LIFE. For more information about Breakaway, check out www.bre…

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Whitney Scarborough: a fresh look at Jesus' teaching on prayer 28:07

12M ago28:07

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In this episode, we look at Jesus' response to his disciples' request to teach them how to pray in Luke 11. We consider the parallel between prayer and family dinner, and ask how our thinking surrounding prayer might be off. In my observation, we pray small, we pray seldom, we pray safe, and we pray selfish. Small prayers reflect a small view of Go…

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Julie Brenton: processing the loss of parents in different seasons 1:04:09

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Today I have the privilege of sitting down with a very special guest, my mom, Julie Brenton. For those of you who know my mom, she has a devoted faith in the Lord, she loves his Word, and because of this, she overflows with wisdom. What led me to reach out to her was that I had been thinking recently about how many people in my world have dealt wit…

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Mike Cooper: reflecting on 20 years in prison ministry 59:42

1y ago59:42

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Mike Cooper recently retired from working as a chaplain in the federal prison system for 20 years. He is a husband to Denese, a father to 5 grown children, and grandpa to two grandkids. Mike is a gifted storyteller and has a legacy of ministry that challenges us to consider how we spend our time and where we invest our heart. This interview pushes …

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Ryan & April Berg: taking on sex trafficking with the Aruna Project 45:14

1y ago45:14

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Today I sit down with Ryan and April Berg, the founders of the Aruna Project, a nonprofit organization committed to bringing lifelong freedom to victims of human trafficking. They join us from Cincinnati, Ohio, and talk about the organic beginnings of an organization they started 10 years ago in South Asia as a result of a weighty problem that they…

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Jenniffer Hartmann: our faithful God writes the best stories 52:04

1y ago52:04

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Tim and I worked at a very special place called Doulos Discovery School from 2009-2014. This expeditionary learning school is found in the mountains of the Dominican Republic in a town called Jarabacoa. The summer of 2023, Tim and I got to go back to be a part of the school’s 20th reunion, and I had the unbelievable privilege of connecting with one…