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Your Biggest Breakthrough

Your Biggest Breakthrough

By: Wendie Pett ND and Todd Isberner
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People have learned from other people’s stories since the beginning of time. Stories stir the soul. Stories reveal. Stories heal. Why? Because hearing someone’s story allows the listener to see how that person overcame their challenge. Everyone loves to see the victorious outcome from an underdog position and how one elevated to their “next level” in life. In this podcast...Wendie and Todd will give you an inside look at someone who has had a personal or professional breakthrough that changed the course of their life, ultimately changing the course of those around them. Real people, real stories with real breakthroughs. Each episode will give you truth, tools, and tangible takeaways that will inspire, equip, and entertain you along your own life journey. Lean in. Listen well. This could be Your Biggest Breakthrough!Copyright 2026 Wendie Pett, ND and Todd Isberner Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 188: From Porn Addiction to Purpose: A Filmmaker-Police Officer's Testimony | Jaron Lockridge

    Episode 188: From Porn Addiction to Purpose: A Filmmaker-Police Officer's Testimony | Jaron Lockridge
    Jun 2 2026
    What if God was pursuing you... even through a YouTube algorithm?In this powerful episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with filmmaker and police officer Jaron Lockridge to discuss faith, addiction, suffering, purpose, healing, and how one unexpected YouTube video became a turning point in his life.Jaron shares his incredible journey from witnessing trauma and brokenness as a police officer to battling a personal faith crisis that nearly pulled him away from God. He opens up about overcoming pornography addiction, discovering a deeper relationship with Christ, and why he felt called to leave successful secular filmmaking behind to create faith-based media that authentically portrays the struggles Christians face.If you've ever questioned God, struggled with shame, wrestled with addiction, felt distant from Him, or wondered why suffering exists, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.Podcast Chapters[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:10] Topic and Guest Introduction:[03:16] Welcome, Jaron Lockridge[04:55] Why He Became a Police Officer[06:30] The Emotional Weight of Law Enforcement[07:28] Success in Secular Filmmaking[08:30] The Faith Crisis That Changed Everything[10:00] The YouTube Video God Used[11:10] Instant Freedom from Addiction[11:50] Why He Transitioned to Christian Filmmaking[13:50] Breaking Free from Hidden Struggles[15:40] Dealing with Pain God's Way[17:02] Reading the Bible Changed Everything[18:20] Why He Created House for the Broken[21:40] Lessons from Law Enforcement and Broken Humanity[26:09] What's Missing in Faith-Based Media[29:55] The Character He Relates to Most[32:28] The Greatest Lesson God Taught Him[35:05] What He Hopes Viewers Experience[37:45] How to Overcome Shame and Find Healing[39:15] Where to Watch House for the Broken and ResourcesResources mentioned:Website: https://cinemaministry.comYouTube: Cinema MinistryFacebook: @cinemaministryInstagram: @CinemaMinistryTikTok: @CinemaMinistryWatch for House for the Broken coming soon to streaming platforms.Guest's bio:Jaron Lockridge is a police officer, filmmaker, writer, director, and the founder of Cinema Ministry Productions. With a lifelong passion for storytelling, he spent years producing independent films while building a career in law enforcement, giving him a unique perspective on both the brokenness and resilience of the human experience.Through his work as a police officer, Jaron has witnessed firsthand the struggles, pain, and challenges people face during some of life's darkest moments. These experiences, combined with his own personal journey of faith, have deeply shaped his approach to storytelling.After a life-changing encounter with God, Jaron felt called to redirect his creative talents from secular filmmaking to creating Christ-centered content that shares the hope of the Gospel. Today, he produces authentic, emotionally honest films and series that explore themes of brokenness, shame, redemption, healing, and God's grace.Jaron is best known for his upcoming faith-based series, House for the Broken, a powerful project inspired by personal experiences and real-life stories. Through filmmaking, ministry, and speaking, he is passionate about helping people discover hope, healing, and purpose through a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.Call to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
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    42 mins
  • Episode 187: 31 Years as a Cop Nearly Broke Him | The Faith Story of Sergeant Mike McGrew

    Episode 187: 31 Years as a Cop Nearly Broke Him | The Faith Story of Sergeant Mike McGrew
    May 19 2026

    For 31 years, Sergeant Mike McGrew saw the darkest side of humanity—crime scenes, violence, addiction, suicide, and unimaginable loss. But when trauma, grief, and hopelessness nearly crushed him, God met him in the middle of the pain and completely transformed his life.

    In this deeply moving episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough Podcast, Mike shares how he survived devastating personal tragedy, including losing both of his sons, battling stage 4 cancer, and years of emotional trauma as a police officer. He opens up about alcoholism, faith, healing, supernatural experiences, and how God led him to create a life-changing ministry helping first responders heal from trauma.

    If you’ve ever struggled with grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, or feeling completely overwhelmed by life… this conversation will encourage you, strengthen your faith, and remind you that God is not done with your story.

    Chapters

    [00:00] Podcast Preview

    [01:28] Topic and Guest Introduction

    [04:20] Meet Sergeant Mike McGrew

    [05:20] The Hidden Trauma of First Responders

    [07:10] His Son’s Cancer Diagnosis Changed Everything

    [09:05] Why Trauma Destroys So Many People

    [11:22] Alcohol, Isolation & Emotional Shutdown

    [13:22] The Chris Tomlin Concert That Changed His Life

    [16:09] How Faith Transformed His Police Work

    [17:40] Losing His Son to Suicide

    [18:55] The Supernatural Signs After His Son’s Death

    [21:40] Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help

    [24:20] Turning Pain Into Purpose

    [26:25] Why First Responders Avoid Therapy

    [27:24] Creating 911 At Ease International

    [30:34] Using Music to Help Heal Trauma

    [32:15] Finding Purpose Through Pain

    [34:24] Losing His Second Son to Addiction

    [35:45] The Calls That Changed His Perspective

    [37:50] Battling Stage 4 Cancer With Faith

    [39:30] Miracles, Deliverance & Spiritual Warfare

    [44:37] Conclusion

    Resources mentioned:

    911 At Ease International

    A Higher Call to Duty

    Guest's bio:

    Sergeant Mike McGrew is a highly decorated 31-year veteran of the Santa Barbara Police Department, where he served as a major crimes homicide detective, hostage negotiator, and president of the Police Officers Association. A third-generation first responder, Mike dedicated his life to serving and protecting others while facing the harsh realities of violence, trauma, and loss on a daily basis.

    Behind the badge, Mike endured profound personal battles, including failed marriages, his son’s cancer diagnosis and tragic loss, another son’s battle with addiction, and his own ongoing fight with stage 4 cancer. After years of silently carrying emotional trauma, Mike experienced a life-changing encounter with God that transformed his pain into purpose.

    Today, Mike is the co-founder and executive director of 911 At Ease International, a nonprofit organization providing free and confidential counseling services to first responders and their families. He is also the author of A Higher Call to Duty, where he shares his remarkable journey of faith, healing, resilience, and breakthrough.

    Call to action:

    Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

    To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

    To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

    All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

    And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
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    46 mins
  • Episode 186: She Lost Her Baby… Then Discovered This Shocking Truth About Joy & Pain | Naomie Katalika

    Episode 186: She Lost Her Baby… Then Discovered This Shocking Truth About Joy & Pain | Naomie Katalika
    May 5 2026

    What do you do when God doesn’t answer your prayers the way you expected? 💔 In this powerful episode, Naomie Katalika shares her heartbreaking story of losing her baby girl—and how she found unexpected joy, healing, and deeper faith in the middle of unimaginable pain. Watch now to discover how God can transform your pain into purpose.

    If you’ve ever felt disappointed, confused, or abandoned by God… this conversation will speak straight to your heart.

    Naomie opens up about:

    • Losing her baby at 17 weeks (stillbirth)
    • Wrestling with God through grief, anger, and disappointment
    • Finding joy in pain—not after it
    • How God uses broken seasons to build intimacy and purpose
    • The power of healing your heart so you can heal others

    This isn’t just a story of loss; it’s about transformation, faith, and discovering God in your darkest moments.

    👉 Watch the full episode and experience a breakthrough for your own life.

    Podcast Chapters:

    00:00 Podcast Preview

    01:10 Topic and Guest Introduction

    03:40 A Story That Stops You Cold

    05:40 The Day Everything Changed: Losing My Baby Girl

    09:06 Dealing with a "Sideways" Pregnancy & Loss

    10:00 Resentment: When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayer

    10:47 The Wake-Up Call: Focusing on Present Blessings.

    13:54 Shifting Perspective: From "Why Me?" to "What Now?"

    16:57 Family History: Breaking the Cycle of Miscarriage

    19:48 Can Joy and Pain Coexist?

    22:27 Getting Raw and Honest with God

    28:53 Expectations vs. Facts in the Hospital

    34:48 Who is "Assigned" to Your Season of Grief?

    38:58 Healed People Heal People: Creating a Legacy

    42:50 The Mission: Healing 10,000 Hearts

    📚 Resources Mentioned:

    The Joy of Losing My Baby Girl by Naomie Katalika

    Guest's bio and social handles:

    Naomie Katalika is a devoted wife, mother of three boys, and a passionate advocate for emotional and spiritual healing. She is the author of The Joy of Losing My Baby Girl and the visionary behind Hearts Healing Hearts—a faith-driven movement dedicated to restoring and empowering broken hearts.

    With over 20 years of leadership experience in the corporate world, Naomi brings both strength and compassion to her mission of helping others transform pain into purpose. Her life and message were profoundly shaped by her own personal loss, including the heartbreaking experience that inspired her book.

    Through her story, Naomi shares a powerful truth: joy is not the absence of pain, but the presence of God within it. Today, she is on a mission to see hearts healed across generations—equipping individuals, families, and communities to walk in wholeness, faith, and purpose. Naomi believes deeply that what you carry in your heart will overflow into others… and that healed people heal people.

    Call to action:

    Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!

    To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com

    To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.

    All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.

    And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!
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    46 mins
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