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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
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  • Episode 182: From Suicide Attempt to Heart Transplant Miracle: Phillip Gornail’s Breakthrough Story

    Episode 182: From Suicide Attempt to Heart Transplant Miracle: Phillip Gornail’s Breakthrough Story
    Mar 10 2026
    What does it take to go from standing at the edge of a highway at 2 a.m.—ready to end your life… to receiving a miracle heart transplant and living with radical faith?In this powerful episode, we sit down with our dear friend Phillip Gornail to unpack a story that honestly left us in awe of God’s grace.Phil opens up about the night he drove the wrong way onto a highway after losing his marriage, his identity, and what he believed was his purpose. Divorce. Financial collapse. Shame. The kind of dark night of the soul that many people silently walk through. And then—God intervened.But that wasn’t the end of the story.Years later came cancer. Kidney failure. Chemotherapy. Heart failure. And eventually, a heart transplantAnd yet through every diagnosis, every loss, every moment where fear could have taken over, Phil chose something different: surrender. Trust. Faith in God’s authority over his life.This conversation isn’t just about survival. It’s about transformation.Chapters00:00 Podcast Preview01:33 Topic and Guest Introduction04:46 Meet Phillip Gornail: A “Recovering Know-It-All”07:04 Landmark Forum & The Blind Spots We Can’t See09:38 Reflections on Early Life and Family Dynamics13:55 The Mask of Arrogance & Feeling “Not Enough”15:38 Faith Lessons from the Roman Centurion18:35 Marriage, Trauma, and Learned Behaviors24:04 Divorce, Financial Collapse & Identity Loss28:24 The Night God Intervened on the Highway30:44 Men’s Ministry and Spiritual Recovery31:50 Reconcile Your Past, Navigate Your Present33:08 Coping Mechanisms & Emotional Awareness35:27 Cancer Diagnosis & Refusing Chemo38:39 Kidney Failure & Radical Forgiveness39:44 Heart Failure at 15% & Transplant Stats42:30 Why He Asked People Not to Pray for Him44:50 Meeting His Donor’s Family46:08 Trusting God’s Bigger Story48:42 Men’s Ministry & Living With a New Heart49:58 Give Away AnnouncementResources mentioned:📖 The First Three Steps – by Phillip Anthony GornailA powerful guide to personal transformation built around three key steps:• Reconcile your past• Navigate your present• Serve your futurePhil shares his personal story of breakthrough while offering practical lessons on faith, healing, and purpose.🎁 Special Listener OfferPhil is offering a signed hard copy of the book to the first two listeners who:Purchase the Kindle version of The First Three StepsLeave a review on AmazonMention “Your Biggest Breakthrough Podcast” in the review commentsOnce completed, Phil will send you a signed physical copy of the book.Guest's bio:Phillip Anthony Gornail is an author, speaker, and spiritual mentor passionate about helping people transform pain into purpose. Known as a “recovering know-it-all,” Phil shares candid insights from his own life journey—one marked by divorce, personal struggles, life-threatening illness, and ultimately a heart transplant that reshaped not only his health but his faith and perspective on life.With more than three decades of experience navigating leadership, personal development, and faith, Phil now helps others reconcile their past, navigate their present, and serve their future. Through personal storytelling, biblical wisdom, and practical frameworks, he encourages individuals to grow through adversity and discover deeper meaning in their struggles.Phil is the author of several books, including Prayers for the Living, The Four-Step Plan, and The First Three Steps: Reconcile Your Past, Navigate Your Present, and Serve Your Future. He has also hosted a podcast featuring more than 250 interviews with diverse voices sharing stories of resilience, faith, and redemption.In addition to writing and speaking, Phil co-founded a men’s ministry at Heartway Church in Davie, Florida, where he mentors men in faith, identity, and purpose. Fluent in three languages, Phil continues to inspire others through authentic conversations about healing, surrender, and living a life of service.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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    53 mins
  • Episode 181: How to Trust God in Delays, Rejection & Disappointment with Bobi Ryan

    Episode 181: How to Trust God in Delays, Rejection & Disappointment with Bobi Ryan
    Feb 24 2026

    Are you struggling to trust God in the face of delays, rejection, or disappointment?

    Have you ever felt like God promised you something… and then nothing happened?

    In this powerful episode, Bobi Ryan shares how she waited 12 years for a promotion she believed God had prepared her for — only to be rejected. Within 30 days, her job opportunity disappeared, her house fell through, and her son was expelled from school.

    Everything she built for over a decade collapsed.

    If you’re searching for:

    1. How to trust God when life falls apart
    2. Why does God allow rejection
    3. Does delay mean denial?
    4. Encouragement during difficult seasons
    5. Christian perspective on disappointment

    This conversation will strengthen your faith.

    Bobi explains:

    1. Why God sometimes dismantles before He rebuilds
    2. How to stay faithful while you’re waiting
    3. The difference between forcing doors and walking through open ones
    4. What surrender really looks like
    5. How God’s timing is always purposeful

    Her story proves that rejection is not the end — it may be the setup for your breakthrough.

    If you’re in a waiting season right now, don’t quit.

    God may be closer to your “suddenly” than you think.

    Chapters:

    [00:00] Podcast Preview

    [01:07] Topic and Guest Introduction

    [05:02] Faith Journey: From Catholicism to Crystals

    [09:45] Transition to Christian Radio

    [14:48] Single Mom Faith & Financial Miracles

    [22:35] Facing Rejection and Finding Strength

    [29:25] The Rubik’s Cube Revelation (God Dismantles to Rebuild)

    [31:00] The “Suddenly” Job Offer

    [37:30] Lessons Learned Through Trust

    [43:55] The Power of Surrender

    [45:09] Book: The First Shall Be Last

    [48:24] “God Has a Suddenly Coming for You”


    Resources Mentioned:

    Book: The First Shall Be Last: Transformational Leadership by Bobi Kruemberg


    Guest's bio:

    Bobi Ryan has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of faith, communication, and people-centered leadership. With over 26 years of experience in Christian radio, broadcasting, ministry leadership, and nonprofit fundraising, she has consistently pursued work that serves something greater than herself.

    Sixteen years ago, God redirected her path into senior living and healthcare, where she now serves as a Senior Executive Director. There, she leads with a deep conviction that people matter more than systems and that true leadership begins with servant-hearted influence. Known for leading by example, Bobi is passionate about building cultures that honor dignity, purpose, and faith.

    Her journey includes a defining decade-long season of waiting — believing for a promotion that never came, watching carefully laid plans unravel, and learning to trust God through delay and disappointment. That season reshaped her understanding of success, obedience, and...
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    50 mins
  • Episode 180: Why Christians Must Stop Being Silent About Abortion with Brian Saksa

    Episode 180: Why Christians Must Stop Being Silent About Abortion with Brian Saksa
    Feb 10 2026

    Abortion has become the prevailing human rights crisis of our time, and many Christians remain silent. In this episode, we speak with Brian Saksa about why Christians must confront abortion with conviction, courage, and pro-life action.

    Brian explains why abortion is not just a political issue, but a moral and spiritual crisis—and how passive faith within the Church has allowed abortion to continue. He shares how God moved him from silent belief to bold obedience, even at personal cost.

    This episode is a clear call to Christians who say they are pro-life but struggle with fear, silence, or inaction. If you’re ready to understand what faithful obedience looks like in a culture of death, this conversation will challenge and equip you.

    Chapters:

    [00:00] Podcast Preview

    [01:14] Topic and Guest Introduction

    [03:54] Brian's Faith Journey: From Childhood to College

    [08:56] Confronting Passive Faith: The Call to Action

    [13:15] Turning Conviction into Action: The Pro-Life Movement

    [16:00] Leaving Comfort to Fight Abortion Full-time

    [19:42] Paying the Cost of Public Pro-life Conviction

    [22:35] Speaking Truth Outside Abortion Clinics

    [26:52] A Mother Who Chose Life

    [31:20] The Journey of Foster Parenting

    [35:20] The Fight for Life: The White Rose Resistance

    [40:18] Taking Action: Steps to Make a Difference

    [46:40] Every Christian's Role in the Pro-Life Movement



    Resources mentioned:

    The White Rose Resistance Website: thewhiterose.life

    Support Brian’s mission: Text STAND to 50155


    Guest's bio:

    Brian Saksa is the Minnesota Director for White Rose Resistance, a pro-life organization committed to rescuing children from abortion and awakening the Church to courageous, faith-filled action. He is also the Founder and CEO of ReachMore, a mission-driven company that helps Christian business owners grow their impact while fueling gospel-centered pro-life outreach.

    After nearly a decade in the for-profit world—rising from entry-level recruiter to divisional leadership—Brian transitioned into nonprofit development. During that time, he helped expand Alliance Family Services, a pregnancy resource center in Wisconsin, from two locations to six in just 18 months.

    Today, Brian combines entrepreneurship, advocacy, and frontline ministry as he leads efforts to defend the unborn, support mothers in crisis, and challenge Christians to move from passive faith to bold obedience. He and his wife, Abby, live in Minnesota with their children and continue to pursue a calling to reach more people, save more lives, and glorify Jesus.


    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...
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