In this episode of the Lean In Podcast, Cheyenne Perry talks with Melissa Mae Jordy about her journey from a tough upbringing and military service to becoming a coach and entrepreneur. Melissa shares how her faith in God, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and a Christ-like heart for serving others have shaped her journey—including launching a kickboxing gym that doubles as her ministry. The episode explores resilience, community, and living with purpose. Drop a comment on this episode! Thanks for tuning in!Follow Melissa on FB & Insta: Melissa Mae JordyChapters00:00 Melissa's Journey: From Struggles to Strength03:02 Military Life and Its Lessons06:00 Transitioning to Civilian Life08:39 Faith and Personal Growth11:35 The Power of Relationship with God14:17 Eternal Perspective and Spreading the Good News15:03 Kickboxing Journey and Personal Mission16:51 Mindset and Spiritual Growth18:08 Choosing Your Hard and Embracing Challenges19:57 Community and Fitness as a Ministry22:16 Books and High Performance Coaching23:55 Obedience and Divine Momentum24:52 Finding Joy in Work and Life26:38 The Power of the Holy Spirit27:43 riverside_outro_of lean in pod_chey_guy.wav

In this Lean In Podcast episode, Cheyenne Perry interviews Tracy Hubbard, who reflects on his journey from Detroit to collegiate wrestling and faith-driven mission work. He shares the impact of mentorship, the challenges of his athletic career, and a life-changing experience in Puerto Rico with Athletes in Action. Tracy highlights how his faith in Jesus shapes his purpose and inspires his efforts to uplift others. Thank you for supporting this podcast! Rate, comment and share this with your people!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:59 Journey to College Wrestling

05:07 Transition from High School to College Wrestling

10:46 Wrestling Mindset and Preparation

11:53 Growing Up in Detroit

16:51 Faith Journey and College Life

20:14 The Journey to Faith

23:08 Transformative Experiences in Puerto Rico

27:11 Empowering Interns and Building Community

33:06 Worshiping Through Sports

35:25 Outreach and Sharing the Gospel

40:36 Lessons and Inspirations for Life

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In this episode (10) of the Lean In Podcast, Cheyenne talks to Jonathon Hudson, who shares his journey in ministry, his work at the Lighthouse addiction recovery center, and his passion for music. Jonathan discusses the challenges he faces in his role, his calling towards pastoral work, and the importance of balancing family life with ministry responsibilities. He also delves into his musical background, the songwriting process, and the influential books that have shaped his understanding of grace and discipleship. Thanks for tuning in to the podcast! Leave a comment or a review, we want to hear from you!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Hudson

01:56 Working at the Lighthouse: A Biblical Approach to Addiction Recovery

04:22 Challenges in Ministry and Personal Connections

05:11 Navigating Career Paths in Ministry

07:23 The Journey of Music: From Passion to Worship Leadership

11:16 Songwriting Process: Inspiration and Emotion

15:58 The Role of Family in Ministry and Personal Life

22:04 Reflections on Discipleship and Spiritual Growth

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Sound Bites

"It's a godsend."

"It's worth it."

"There's a cost to being a disciple."