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September 17, 2025 • 66 mins

🔥 Episode Overview

How do you turn trauma into triumph? In this powerful episode of Give a Heck, Dwight welcomes Rory Paquette, a coach, author, and host of multiple podcasts who transformed a near-death experience and a painful past into a mission of faith, healing, and impact.

Rory’s story is a masterclass in resilience. From surviving childhood abuse and family hardship to embracing his calling through coaching and podcasting, he shares how faith became his armor and purpose his compass.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How to overcome childhood trauma and break generational cycles

• Faith-based strategies for personal growth and emotional healing

• Turning adversity into a platform for impact through storytelling and service

• The power of small, consistent changes in building a resilient mindset

• Why sharing your faith journey openly can inspire transformation in others

✨ Summary

In this inspiring episode, Dwight sits down with Rory Paquette, a coach, author, and podcast host who transformed a life of trauma and near-death experience into a powerful mission of faith and service. Rory shares how growing up in an abusive household and supporting his family through hardship shaped his resilient spirit. His journey from crisis to calling led him to write a transformative book and launch three impactful podcasts that serve men, faith communities, and aspiring creators.

Listeners will gain insight into how faith can fuel personal growth, how adversity can become a platform for impact, and why living authentically is key to discovering your purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to overcome challenges and live a life of intentional transformation.

🔗 Connect with Rory Paquette🌐 Website: Buzzsprout – Rory Paquette📘 Facebook: Rory Paquette📸 Instagram: @rorypaquette

🎙️ Transcript – Give a Heck Podcast

Episode Title: From Trauma to Triumph: Rory Paquette on Faith, Resilience & PurposeHost: Dwight HeckGuest: Rory Paquette

• How to overcome childhood trauma and break generational cycles• Faith-based strategies for personal growth and emotional healing• Turning adversity into a platform for impact through storytelling and service• The power of small, consistent changes in building a resilient mindset• Why sharing your faith journey openly can inspire transformation in others    🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck🌐 Website: Give A Heck – Live Life On Purpose📺 YouTube: @giveaheck📱 Instagram: @give.a.heck🧵 Threads: @give.a.heck🐦 X / Twitter: @give_a_heck💼 LinkedIn: Dwight Heck🎧 Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser

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