In this episode, we sit down with our friend Caleb Mason, a kind and humble man whose life has been shaped by faith, legacy, and one defining moment that changed everything.

At 25, Caleb was in a tragic car accident that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy. Through grief and healing, he discovered the power of empathy, listening, and kindness.

In a time when division feels louder than unity, Caleb’s story reminds us that kindness costs something—but it’s always worth it. He shares how to walk with people in their pain, how to move past a victim mindset, and how empathy can open the door to truly seeing one another.

As his grandfather always said: “If you want to be great, be kind.”

Debbie shares one of the most defining seasons of her life as a single mom and the moment of surrender that forever changed her. Alongside her daughter Danielle, she reflects on miraculous provision, the courage to walk away from unhealthy patterns, and the discovery that true worth is found only in Jesus.

The conversation also dives into the unseen weight of walking with a spouse through depression—what it feels like to carry that as a wife, the misconceptions in the church, and the need for greater compassion and awareness around mental health. Together, Debbie and Danielle remind us that even in the hardest seasons, grace meets us right where we are.

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Referenced in this episode:

In the Midst of a Moment by Pastor Jacob Young of Cornerstone Church. This message unpacks how to recognize and faithfully respond to the moments God places before us.

The book Sacred Rhythms invites you into a spiritual journey that nurtures your soul while aligning your daily life with the presence of God.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion ofsuicidal ideation and mental health crisis. Please listen with care.

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Jesse Coontz—founder of Moms on Target—shares her story not from the other side of healing, but from the thick of the struggle. As a mom of four and a leader who has helped so many others, Jesse opens up about the dark moments when she believed her family might be better off without her—and what it means to keep waking up anyway.

From a childhood filled with instability and the quietkindness of church communities, Jesse reflects on how seeds of hope were planted early—and how they continue to carry her today. Her story is a testimony to the power of those small acts of love, the prayers of neighbors, and the truth that God wastes nothing. Even when we don’t see the fruit right away, the seeds matter.

Those early experiences also shaped her ability to recognize safe people as an adult—a gift that has helped her discern where to rest, where to open up, and where to protect her heart.

Jesse’s willingness to speak honestly from the middle of herpain is exactly what so many women need to hear. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real, raw truth about the weight of motherhood, ministry, and mental health. And through it all, the quiet thread of hope remains: you are not alone, and you are worthy of love, help, and another day.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re at the end of your rope—this episode is for you.

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