Courageous Crossroads
Welcome to "The Courageous Podcast," where we delve into the inspiring tales of ordinary people who have shown unwavering bravery in the face of challenges. Join us as we explore the multifaceted dimensions of courage and ask our guests, "What's the most courageous thing you've ever done?"
Host Jeff Johnson guides these conversations with empathy and curiosity, creating a safe space for guests to share their personal experiences. From daring leaps of faith to small yet powerful acts of bravery, you'll hear stories that resonate with the universal human experience.
Through these narratives, we aim to inspire and uplift our listeners, fostering a sense of connection and empowerment. Our guests' stories remind us that bravery is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.
"The Courageous Podcast" is not just about sharing tales of valor; it's about building a community of individuals who find strength in vulnerability and authenticity.
Join us as we celebrate the indomitable human spirit, one story of courage at a time. Get ready to be inspired, uplifted, and motivated to embrace your own inner courage, whatever that might look like.
Courageous Crossroads
Walking Away to Save Your Life: The Courage of Jay Knudson
In this episode of the Courageous Crossroads Podcast, host Jeff Johnson sits down with Jay Knudson, a lifelong Iowan, devoted follower of Christ, and husband of nearly four decades, to talk about what real courage looks like when family, faith, and survival collide. Jay shares how growing up amid chaos, abuse, and serious childhood illness shaped him, and what it cost him to walk away from the landscaping business he built over 27 years with his volatile father, leaving
it all behind with no safety net in order to protect his wife and pursue a healthier, God-centered life. He talks honestly about the long shadow of trauma, his ongoing battle with nightmares, the decision to seek EMDR therapy, and how God met him again and again through prayer, church community, and mentors. Jay also reflects on his later career in insurance, his early retirement to refurbish antique furniture and build custom pieces with his wife, and the joy he finds serving in youth ministry and men’s groups, pouring stability and hope into the next generation. An avid lover of cold weather, hunting, and ice fishing, Jay’s story is less about dramatic moments of heroism and more about steady, sacrificial courage over a lifetime, pointing every hard chapter back to the grace and faithfulness of God.
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