What if the story you’re living right now—yes, even the painful parts—is being written by God with more intention than you can see?

In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we sit down with our dear friends Joe and Tamara Battaglia, and we promise you this conversation will move you. You’ll laugh, you may cry, and you’ll walk away reminded that nothing in your life is random.

Joe’s journey through Christian media, Tamara’s deeply personal miracles of motherhood, the heartbreaks, the waiting seasons, and the surprising love story God orchestrated between them—it all points to one powerful truth: God is always working behind the scenes, even when we don’t recognize it in the moment.

Tamara shares the heart behind her devotional, Written in Heaven—a collection of real stories from women who’ve walked through infertility, loss, divorce, illness, loneliness, and restoration. These aren’t polished testimonies; they’re honest, faith-filled reminders that God sees you, hears you, and is still writing your story.

We also talk about marriage, purpose, second chances, loneliness, worship as warfare, and why sharing your story—no matter how ordinary it feels—might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

Chapters:

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[01: 15] Topic and Guest Introduction

[04:09] Welcoming Joe & Tamara Battaglia

[07:15] Joe’s Jesus breakthrough & God’s providence

[10:50] Tamara’s salvation story at age 12

[12:22] How God orchestrated their meeting

[18:20] Recognizing God’s hand in their relationship

[20:40] Tamara’s infertility journey & miracle story

[29:12] Why Tamara felt called to collect other women’s stories

[31:23] Every kind of pain is represented in Written in Heaven

[32:16] Marriage, covenant, and “holding up her arms”

[36:30] When God feels silent and seasons feel long

[40:30] Inside the Written in Heaven devotional

[42:14] Why does God bring couples together for a purpose

[49:30] Why real community still matters

[55:50] Final encouragement & blessing

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What happens when divorce shakes your faith?

In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Ayers, who went through a divorce while pregnant, deeply confused, angry at God, and still showing up every morning as a Christian radio host, smiling on air while her heart was breaking behind the scenes.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it together for everyone else while falling apart inside… this conversation is for you.

We talk honestly about grief, divorce, faith, anger, shame, and healing—and what it actually looks like to walk with God when you don’t feel very “Christian” at all. Hannah shares how God met her in practical, undeniable ways, how community and honesty changed everything, and why real healing only happens when we stop trying to avoid pain and finally face it.

This episode isn’t just about divorce.

It’s about loss, disappointment, unanswered prayers, and the moments when you wonder if God is really still good.

If you’re hurting, isolated, or tired of pretending—you’ll find hope here. Not hype. Not platitudes. Real hope.

👉 Stay to the end, because Hannah also shares practical steps for healing and offers a free coaching session for those who need support right now.

Chapters

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[01:24] Topic and Guest Introduction

[03:26] Welcome & Why Hannah’s Story Matters

[04:24] Divorced While Pregnant: Hitting Rock Bottom

[06:43] When Disappointment with Life Turns into Disappointment with God

[08:17] Angry at God While Hosting Christian Radio

[09:16] The Call That Changed Everything

[11:03] Feeling Like a Fraud in Ministry

[12:38] Seeing God’s Intervention in Hindsight

[14:35] Reframing Pain: Stop Asking “Why”

[16:23] Owning Your Part Without Shame

[18:58] The Danger of the “Perfect Christian” Mask

[20:26] The Power of Vulnerability

[21:55] Learning to Trust God Again

[23:00] When God Shows Up in the Smallest Details

[26:04] Honest Prayers God Can Handle

[28:28] The Bear Hunt Principle Explained

[32:16] Healing Through Community

[33:52] Where True Healing Begins

[36:55] How Her Son Was Impacted

[38:24] Free Coaching Offer & Final Encouragement

Resources mentioned:

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Guest's bio:

Hannah Ayers is a nationally certified divorce coach, speaker, and founder of DivorceCoachHannah.org. Eleven years ago, Hannah walked through a devastating divorce while pregnant with her son—a season that brought her to rock bottom and ultimately set her on a new path of healing and purpose.

After attending a divorce recovery course that changed her life, Hannah discovered there was real hope on the other side of divorce. That experience ignited a passion to help others navigate heartbreak with clarity, courage, and faith. For nearly a decade, she has walked alongside individuals through some of the hardest chapters of their lives, helping them find healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Hannah is a Jesus-loving single mom and a compassionate, truth-telling guide who believes healing happens through honesty, community, and faith. Through her coaching, she continues to offer hope to those who feel lost, reminding them they are not alone and that restoration is possible.

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What does it really look like to raise a child when doctors say he won’t survive?

In this episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, Ken and Mary Sue Grein share the deeply personal story of raising their son, Jacob Grein, over the course of 37 years. Born six weeks premature, Jacob faced severe medical complications, physical disabilities, deafness, and ongoing health challenges that required constant care from the day he entered the world.

Ken and Mary Sue open up about the realities of parenting a medically fragile child—the fear, exhaustion, faith struggles, marriage pressures, and the daily decisions to keep going when answers didn’t come easily. They reflect on the moments when they had to surrender outcomes to God, redefine what healing and success truly meant, and learn to live with hope amidst long-term caregiving.

This episode isn’t about a quick miracle. It’s about faith lived out over decades, love that never wavers, and a son whose life profoundly shaped his family in lasting ways.

If you’re a parent walking a difficult road, a caregiver feeling unseen, or someone wrestling with unanswered prayers, Jacob’s story—and his parents’ journey—will encourage you to keep going, one day at a time.

Chapters:

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[01:30] Topic and Guest Introduction

[03:25] Jacob Grein’s Traumatic Premature Birth

[04:35] Surrendering Jacob’s Life to God

[06:54] Doctors Give Jacob Six Months to Live

[09:50] Learning to Live Moment by Moment

[11:40] Bringing Jacob Home After 137 Days in NICU

[13:50] Discovering That Jacob is Deaf

[15:14] How Jacob’s Illness Tested Their Marriage

[18:21] Years of Surgeries and Setbacks

[20:32] Raising Other Children While Caring for Jacob

[22:00] Accepting Jacob’s Disabilities

[23:53] Caregiving as a Lifelong Calling

[26:14] How Jacob Became Their Greatest Teacher

[27:53] New Definition of Success and Purpose

[28:30] Jacob’s Joy Despite Suffering

[33:04] Losing Jacob After 37 Years

[36:44] Healing After Caregiving Ends

[39:13] Why Jacob’s Story Brings Hope to Others

[40:50] Where to Find Jacob’s Story Book

Resources mentioned:

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Guest's bio and social handles:

Kenneth and Mary Sue Grein have been married for over four decades and are the parents of four children: Jacob, Hannah, Luke, and Grace. Their love story began at Rockmont College in Denver, Colorado, where they met during freshman orientation in 1977.
Ken, a former college basketball player and lifelong contractor, grew up on his family's farm in Brighton, Colorado, where he learned the values of hard work and perseverance that would serve him throughout Jacob's medical journey. Mary Sue, a gifted pianist and devoted mother, became Jacob's primary caregiver and fiercest advocate, developing an expertise in medical terminology and special needs care that few parents possess.

Together, they navigated 37 years of medical challenges, hospital stays, and daily caregiving while raising three other children and maintaining their faith through the darkest moments. Their experience as parents of a child with multiple disabilities taught them profound lessons about love, resilience, and finding joy in the smallest victories. The...