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"Miracle" is finishing military boot camp to become a front lines combat medic in Ukraine. Erik met her on a missions trip to Ukraine and her story will leave you undone. This is a conversation about faith under fire, sacrifice that most of us will never understand, and what it looks like to answer God's call when the cost is everything. For anyone on a journey of spiritual growth and real faith — this episode will challenge you, move you, and remind you that the Kingdom of God is advancing even in the middle of a war zone. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Part 1 laid the foundation. Part 2 goes deeper. Erik and Mayana continue the conversation on hearing God's voice — what it looks like when He speaks to you, what it looks like when He speaks through you, and how to steward what He says when He does. For anyone on a journey of spiritual growth and christian life coaching principles that go beyond surface level religion — this is one of the most important conversations a believer can have and it is one you do not want to miss. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

What does it look like to hear God in your everyday life? Not just feel a vague sense of peace or getting goosebumps at church, but actually converse with Him. Erik and Mayana lay the biblical groundwork for what it means to hear God's voice — and this conversation is going to change the way you think about your relationship with Him. This is Part 1 of a two part series on spiritual growth that every believer needs to hear. If you have ever wondered whether God still speaks today, this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Does God have a sense of humor? Erik and Mayana share a testimony that answers that question with a resounding yes — and then goes deeper into what it really means to encounter God in the middle of hardship. Because when He shows up in the mess, something gets established in you that no one can take away. Erik and Mayana have their own christian life coaching practice and one on one life coaching with people from all walks of life has been their focus for over a decade — real transformation happens when God meets you in the hard places, not after them. This episode is real, it's funny, and it's powerful. If you've ever needed God to show up in a situation that felt impossible, this one is for you. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

What happens when Jesus shows up in the middle of your worst nightmare, literally? In this episode, Erik sits down with his wife Mayana to hear a powerful testimony. Mayana shares her personal encounter with Jesus that set her free from years of tormenting nightmares — not through therapy, not through medication, but through a supernatural visitation that changed everything. This is a raw, real, faith-filled conversation about what it looks like when heaven breaks into your darkest moment. Whether you are walking through addiction recovery, a season of torment, or simply feel trapped and hopeless — this episode is a reminder that Jesus still shows up and He still sets people free. Your story isn't over. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Christian life coach Erik Frederickson shares practical and spiritual insights to start your journey of transformation with God. Whether you are in addiction recovery, searching for spiritual growth, or simply starting over — this episode is for you. Erik shares what it really looks like to begin a journey of transformation with God using the same life coaching framework he has used across 7,000 hours of one on one coaching. If you have ever needed addiction help or just needed someone to show you where to begin — no fluff, just truth and tools you can use today. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Katie's life was filled with darkness and confusion — fear, trauma, and storms that began in her teenage years. When she was diagnosed with autism in her thirties it explained a lot, but it was her encounter with God that changed everything. Through addiction help, spiritual growth, and a journey that no life coaching program could have scripted, Katie found real freedom. She was led to a church where she is loved, where she has freedom to serve God, and where He miraculously healed her from her past. Katie is a warrior for Christ — unwavering, unshakeable, and living proof that God's light shines brightest in the darkest storms. If you are in addiction recovery, walking through trauma, or simply need to know that God can still heal and restore — this episode is for you. "They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony." — Revelation 12:11 📖 Get Katie's book → https://www.amazon.com/Bless-Lord-Warriors.../dp/B0DZKPRRY6 CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

What would it look like to live from a mindset rooted in God's power, love, and a sound mind — not just know about it, but actually live from it? This episode is Day 8 of one of our most popular courses inside Recovering Reality Academy. This section covers the importance of hosting a mindset rooted in God's power, love, and sound mind — the kind of inner transformation that no amount of addiction help, life coaching, or self-improvement can produce on its own. Real spiritual growth starts here. 🎓 Get a free preview of the full 10-section course → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com/courses/renewing-of-the-mind Use code Renewed10 at checkout for 10% off as a thank you for being a faithful listener. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Marco Ferrante is the CEO of Journey to Solutions — an educational community resource center supporting people through addiction recovery, mental health, and life coaching toward real and lasting change. As Executive Director of PRP Nonprofit, Marco is dedicated to fostering community growth, helping people find their identity, and offering practical resources for those affected by addiction help needs and the families walking through it alongside them. As a devoted father, husband, and mentor, Marco brings experience in coaching, public speaking, leadership development, and ministry to every conversation. This is a powerful discussion about spiritual growth, identity, and what it looks like to build something that actually helps people get free. 📲 Stay connected with Marco: Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573529514958 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/journey2solutions/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=journey%20to%20solutions&t=1747153017293 CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.com Erik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringreality Mayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomen Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2 Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-us Mayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Renee Nicole is the owner of Missions Cafe and president of the Dover Community Garden project — a woman with a heart for her community and a passion for the lost to encounter Jesus and discover they are deeply and endlessly loved. Her story is one of spiritual growth, real faith in action, and what it looks like when someone says yes to God and builds something that serves people right where they are. Whether you are in addiction recovery, searching for purpose, or just need to be reminded that you are loved — this conversation will encourage you. 📲 Connect with Renee and Missions Cafe:Website → https://missionscafe19.comInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/missionscafe19/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/themissionscafe CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.comErik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealityMayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomenFree Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-usMayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Jake Barrena is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and performance coach with over 20 years of experience building and advising businesses. As the owner of Barrena Corporation and Barrena Real Estate Group, he has founded over a dozen businesses — openly sharing lessons from both successes and failures. But what makes this conversation different is not the business resume. It is the faith underneath it. Jake is a devoted husband and father living a life rooted in integrity and authenticity, and this episode goes deep into what real spiritual growth looks like for a high performer, what life coaching and christian life coaching principles have meant in his own journey, and why addiction recovery from the patterns and mindsets that keep people stuck is just as real in the boardroom as anywhere else. If you need addiction help breaking free from what is holding you back — personally or professionally — this conversation is for you. His book Carpe NOW encourages others to seize the moment and lead with purpose. 📲 Connect with Jake:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jakebarrena/Website → https://konect.to/jakebarrenaBarrena Real Estate Group → https://konect.to/barrenarealestategroup CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.comErik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealityMayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomenFree Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-usMayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

John Huffman is the CEO of Huffman Construction Group, a speaker, minister, and business coach who has spent years leading leaders toward something deeper than just professional success. This episode goes straight to the heart of what real leadership looks like when it is rooted in faith. John brings a perspective that blends christian life coaching principles, life coaching for high level leaders, and a ministry heart that understands the spiritual growth required to lead well over the long haul. Whether you are a business owner, a leader in your community, or someone walking through addiction recovery and rebuilding your life from the ground up — the conversation in this episode will meet you where you are. If you have ever needed addiction help breaking free from the patterns that are holding your leadership back, this one is for you. 📲 Connect with John:Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/consultdailyInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/realjohnhuffman/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@realjohnhuffmanYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@JohnHuffmanSpeaks CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.comErik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealityMayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomenFree Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-usMayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Collin Einsmann is a 33 year old operations consultant, father of two daughters, and a man on a mission to grow deeper in his faith and raise up the next generation for Christ. His story is one of real spiritual growth — from Christian apologetics igniting a fire in him to go deeper, to homeschooling his daughters in biblical principles, to asking the hard questions about what it means to live as a man of God in today's world. This is the kind of life coaching conversation that goes beyond strategy and gets to the heart of what it means to be transformed from the inside out. Whether you are walking through addiction recovery, rebuilding after hard seasons, or simply hungry to grow — Collin's honesty and pursuit will encourage you. He is a man who understands that there is no weakness in meekness, no shortage of addiction help available through Christ, and no small impact when you are working for a Big God. If you are a christian life coach, a leader, a father, or someone who just wants to go deeper — this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.comErik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealityMayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomenFree Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-usMayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Did I unknowingly cross paths with one of the most notorious mob bosses in American history — while he was on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list for 15 years? This is a wild story straight from Erik's own life. Sometimes the podcast takes a detour and this is one of those episodes. Sit back and enjoy. CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.comErik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealityMayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomenFree Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-usMayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women

Pastor Zack Wehman is a visionary and Kingdom strategist, Pastor and Director of Discipleship at Destiny Church Naples. His calling is to help young adults find their identity in Christ and develop the necessary character to carry out God's plan for their lives. It is all about the heart — the why behind the what. Whether from the pulpit, the stage, or the marketplace mission field, his goal is the same: transformation into Christlikeness. This is a powerful conversation about freedom and purpose in Christ that will challenge the way you think about discipleship, identity, and what it means to truly follow Jesus. 📲 Connect with Zack:Website → https://furtherevidence.tvFacebook → @zackwehmanInstagram → @zackwehmanX → @zackwehmanYouTube → https://m.youtube.com/@zackwehman Destiny Church — Set Apart 9 Month Discipleship Program → https://www.destinynaples.org/set-apartDCYA Young Adults → https://www.destinynaples.org/dcyoungadults CONNECT WITH US Website → https://recoveringreality.comErik's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealityMayana's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/recoveringrealitywomenFree Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CSLCuT4Kf/?mibextid=wwXIfr GO DEEPER Our Devotionals on the Bible App → https://www.bible.com/organizations/4e791eae-c105-44ac-9b19-860399ff59f2Recovering Reality Academy → https://recoveringrealityacademy.thinkific.com WORK WITH ERIK & MAYANA — Spiritual Growth and Christian Life Coaching with Erik & Mayana Frederickson Erik's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/work-with-usMayana's Women's Coaching → https://recoveringreality.com/recovering-reality-women