{"podcast":{"title":"Your Biggest Breakthrough","slug":"your-biggest-breakthrough-1318383","podcast_index_feed_id":1318383,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/your-biggest-breakthrough/","website_url":"http://yourbiggestbreakthrough.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/42f4fdd5-bb3a-4808-9cf1-58cac9da67cc/0MpFH0d2f0dG-8JOnYDohRii.jpg","author":"Wendie Pett, ND and Todd Isberner","episode_count":190,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T04:20:44.964837+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-biggest-breakthrough-1318383"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 173: Adoption, FASD, & Faith: How Joel Sheagren Turned Family Struggles into a God-Given Mission","slug":"episode-173-adoption-fasd-faith-how-joel-sheagren-turned-family-struggles-into-a-god-given-mission","published_at":"2025-11-04T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-biggest-breakthrough-1318383/episode-173-adoption-fasd-faith-how-joel-sheagren-turned-family-struggles-into-a-god-given-mission","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-biggest-breakthrough-1318383","url":"https://www.yourbiggestbreakthrough.com/podcast/173-adoption-fasd-faith-how-joel-sheagren-turned-family-struggles-into-a-god-given-mission-","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/335533de-0cee-479a-aeef-ed014dd3bf7f.mp3","summary":"We’ve got an episode today that’s going to stop you in your tracks. You’re going to meet Joel Sheagren, an award-winning filmmaker whose story feels like a movie itself, only this one’s real, raw, and full of God’s fingerprints. Joel grew up in a funeral home, had demonic encounters as a kid, found himself guiding canoes in the wilderness as an agnostic teen, and somehow, through a horror movie of all things, found his way to Christ. But that was only the beginning. What happens when the bottom falls out of your career, your faith gets tested through years of anxiety, and you’re suddenly raising two adopted children, one with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and you realize God’s been writing a redemption story through it all? In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear how Joel turned his pain into purpose through prayer, perseverance, and creativity. His story will help you see your own trials differently. Because sometimes, what feels like chaos is actually the setup for your calling. Chapters: [00:00] Podcast Preview [01:38] Topic and Guest Introduction [04:24] The Awakening: From Agnosticism to Faith [13:00] The Long Path: Growth Through Trials [19:48] Learning Patience When God’s Timing Feels Slow [22:45] Overcoming Anxiety and Learning to Trust [25:25] The Moment Joel and His Wife Said “Yes” to Adoption [28:00] The Miraculous Two-Month Adoption Story [30:00] Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) [34:30] Navigating Parenting Challenges with FASD [36:48] How God Used Filmmaking to Raise Awareness for FASD [40:07] Teaching Neuroplasticity and Renewing the Mind [43:05] Spiritual Breakthroughs and Mindset Shifts [47:21] About the Embracing Hope Caregiver Guide [49:35] Final Encouragement and Where to Find Joel’s Resources Resources mentioned: Embr…","meta_description":"We’ve got an episode today that’s going to stop you in your tracks. You’re going to meet Joel Sheagren, an award-winning filmmaker whose story feels like…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/your-biggest-breakthrough-1318383/episodes/episode-173-adoption-fasd-faith-how-joel-sheagren-turned-family-struggles-into-a-god-given-mission/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-biggest-breakthrough-1318383/episode-173-adoption-fasd-faith-how-joel-sheagren-turned-family-struggles-into-a-god-given-mission.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}