In this raw and inspiring episode of Grace Through Storms, host Jessica Webb welcomes Ankur K. Garg — a creative strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Youngry and FlexWork Studios — for a rare, transparent conversation on the rise, fall, and redemption that shaped his life and leadership.

Ankur was once riding high, co-leading a supplement company valued in the nine figures. His brand, Shredz, documented over 150,000 weight loss transformations and disrupted the health and fitness space. With equity in a booming business and confidence in spades, it seemed like nothing could go wrong.

Then everything did.

Ankur shares how business success slowly unraveled — trust broke down, culture turned toxic, and he made the painful decision to walk away. That moment left him not just financially bankrupt, but emotionally and spiritually shattered. Once worth over $100 million on paper, he was now in debt and questioning his worth as a man, leader, and human being.

What follows is an unflinching look at the emotional terrain few talk about — grief, guilt, shame, and suicidal ideation. He describes a chilling moment when he drafted a will and calculated payouts that could “make everyone whole.” But instead of ending his story, he chose to rewrite it.

Jessica and Ankur dive into themes like:

• The illusion of success and the danger of tying identity to achievement

• How early experiences — from sports to setbacks — shape future resilience

• The difference between being punished and being positioned by God

• Why self-forgiveness is the hardest grace to extend

• The spiritual truth that faith without works is dead — and how action can be worship

• Leading with compassion and using failure as a tool to uplift others

Ankur shares how he created his "Z to A" method — a reverse roadmapping strategy that became more than a business tool; it became a mindset that saved his life. Through faith, discipline, and deep introspection, he began to rebuild with purpose and clarity.

Despite the trauma, his entrepreneurial fire still burns. He discusses launching Grill Party BBQ, returning to the protein space, and building a new creative agency. He doesn’t sugarcoat the grind — from bootstrapping to facing past wounds — but he’s clear: his mission now is to help others avoid the pitfalls that nearly destroyed him.

There’s also levity, laughter, and quirks — pink blazers, fish pedicures, and the power of storytelling. Jessica draws beautiful parallels to King David, reminding us that even those anointed for greatness endure seasons of hiddenness, heartbreak, and humble service.

If you’ve ever felt broken, lost, or unsure how to begin again, this episode is your roadmap. It’s about what happens when grace meets grind, when failure becomes fuel, and when someone who lost everything finds a deeper, more lasting kind of wealth.

🎧 Listen as Ankur K. Garg shares not just what he’s been through — but who he became because of it.

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“Lupus Didn’t Kill Me… It Brought Me Back to God.” These powerful words from today’s guest, Christa Syreeta, encapsulate a story of resilience, divine healing, and spiritual transformation. In this deeply moving episode of Grace Through Storms, host Jessica Webb, a licensed mental health therapist, welcomes her longtime friend and fellow educator to share her remarkable testimony of surviving Lupus, overcoming domestic abuse, and discovering purpose through pain.

From classrooms to fitness studios, hospital beds to healing altars, Christa’s story is one of struggle and supernatural breakthrough. Diagnosed with Lupus during an emotionally and physically taxing season, Christa explains how stress, trauma, and life’s battles activated an autoimmune disorder that would change her—but not destroy her.

“It was the perfect storm,” Christa shares. Years of unrecognized symptoms—fatigue, hair loss, joint pain—led to a breaking point. Emotionally drained and spiritually dry, she literally ran from everything, seeking peace, only to walk straight into a diagnosis that became her deliverance.

But God.

Through faith, Christa reveals that God didn’t just heal her body—He healed her soul. She opens up about the emotional toll of domestic violence, the agonizing pain of Lupus flares, and the long road to forgiveness. Each moment, though painful, pulled her closer to God.

Jessica and Christa dive into faith and medicine, mental health and divine healing. They explore the importance of speaking life over your body, trusting God through suffering, and learning to listen—both to your body and to His voice. Christa’s testimony of rocking herself to sleep, crying through the night, and battling suicidal thoughts is raw and vulnerable. And yet, she heard God whisper: “Mercy said no.”

This episode goes beyond Lupus—it’s about reclamation. Reclaiming identity, faith, health, and hope. Christa shares how God used her pain to turn her into an advocate, a motivator, and a voice for others. Her extreme step aerobics journey became both spiritual warfare and inspiration for others living with chronic illness.

Through tears, Scripture, laughter, and even song, Christa and Jessica remind us that God has not abandoned us in the storm. In fact, the storm may be the rescue.

Highlights from this episode:

• How stress activated Christa’s Lupus—and how she found out

• The emotional and spiritual impact of abuse, illness, and isolation

• Why surrendering to God was key to her restoration

• Her physical and spiritual transformation through therapy, prayer, fitness, and faith

• The power of speaking Scripture over your body and rejecting limitations

• Her upcoming “Stepping for Lupus” event with the Lupus Research Alliance

• A reminder that your pain can be a platform for God’s glory

“I don’t look like what I’ve been through.” – Christa Sherita
“God uses little people to do amazing things.” – Jessica Webb

If you’re battling chronic illness, emotional trauma, or questioning where God is in your pain—this episode is for you. Christa’s story will challenge your faith, stir your soul, and remind you that healing is possible—even if the storm never fully passes.

If this episode blessed you, please like, share, comment, and subscribe to Grace Through Storms. Let’s keep telling stories that glorify God and uplift His people.

Follow Christa on Instagram: @ChristaSyreeta
To donate or learn more about the Stepping for Lupus event on May 10, visit her link in bio.