In this episode of Bleeding Daylight, Rodney Olsen speaks with Justin Grifford, pastor, author and advocate for embracing imperfect beginnings. Justin shares how a devastating combination of COVID, flu, and injuries derailed his carefully planned goals for the year, leading him to a profound realization that became the foundation for his book "Start Poorly." Through personal experience and biblical insight, he challenges the perfectionism that often paralyses progress in our instant-gratification culture.

Justin unpacks the five phases every goal passes through—dream, plan, start, grind, and finish—offering practical wisdom for navigating each stage. With refreshing honesty about his own stumbles and setbacks, he explains how small, achievable steps and grace-driven effort can transform our approach to spiritual growth, habit formation, and goal achievement. His message resonates across all areas of life: excellent doesn't require a perfect start.

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If the love of money is the root of all evil, how do we develop a healthier relationship with our finances? In this illuminating episode, Rodney Olsen speaks with Heather Day, author of "Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit." From crushing debt to financial freedom, Heather shares her family's transformative journey that began with a desperate prayer in a restaurant parking lot. Her story reveals how financial struggles often mask deeper spiritual issues about trust, security, and self-worth.

As Director of Marketing for Barnabas Foundation, Heather helps Christians give generously to their churches and favourite ministries. Through her personal experiences and professional insights, she offers practical wisdom on inviting the Holy Spirit into financial decisions, resolving money conflicts in marriage, and discovering the joy of giving beyond comfort zones. This conversation isn't about investment strategies or get-rich-quick schemes, but about surrendering our finances to God's purposes and experiencing His faithful provision.

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In this episode of Bleeding Daylight, Rodney Olsen speaks with Carolyn J. Murphy, a transformative mind shift coach and mental health advocate whose personal journey from trauma to triumph has inspired countless others. Carolyn shares her story of overcoming childhood trauma, including molestation, rape, and a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of two siblings. With raw honesty, she discusses her process of breaking up with fear, finding her voice, and learning to walk in authenticity after years of hiding behind a mask

As the CEO and founder of Firm Foundations Community Outreach and author of "God, Why Did You Save Me?", Carolyn bridges the crucial gap between mental health and faith. She explains why mental health resources were never meant to replace God's healing and advocates for breaking the stigma around seeking help, particularly in faith communities. With her signature message that "your purpose is greater than your pain," Carolyn helps others transform their past struggles into stepping stones toward freedom and wholeness.

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