In this powerful first part of a two-part conversation, Stewart sits down with Sam Hearn—a community leader and pastor whose deep compassion for others is rooted in his own lived experience. In Part 1, Sam shares openly about his upbringing, including poverty, generational trauma, family violence, and mental health struggles.
Despite these hardships, Sam’s story is filled with moments of beauty, hope, and a growing awareness of God’s presence, even in the mess.
This episode explores the formative impact of trauma in childhood, how faith can evolve through pain, and what it looks like to begin a journey of healing. In Part 2 (coming next ), Sam will share how his story shaped his passion for helping others and how he now walks alongside people facing similar pain.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How childhood poverty and family dysfunction shaped Sam’s early life
- The lasting impact of generational trauma and mental health struggles
- How a child’s view of faith is shaped by their home environment
- The tension of experiencing both love and fear in a family setting
- Why moments of beauty and connection can anchor hope
- How Sam began to make sense of his story and begin the healing journey
…and much more
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