EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of 'Rooted,' hosts Josie and Symone Harms interview Nick Cocalis, the golf coach and campus pastor at Bethel University. Nick shares his unique journey of stepping away from golf for a decade to pursue a life of ministry and service, only to return and find a way to integrate both passions. They discuss his childhood, the impact of his faith, his career transitions, and the concept of aligning one's passions with God's purpose. Nick also shares personal stories about his marriage, the life-changing health challenges his wife faces, and valuable insights on staying rooted in one's faith through prayer and authentic storytelling.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
00:00 A Life of Mission and Ministry
00:34 Welcome to Rooted: Meet Nick Kakalis
00:54 Nick's Childhood and Faith Foundation
02:45 The Role of Golf in Nick's Life
03:49 A Turning Point: From Golf to Mission Work
05:43 Combining Passions: Golf and Ministry
09:55 Encouragement for Diverse Passions
11:16 Navigating Relationships and Marriage
15:24 Melanie's Health Journey
17:08 Life or Death: A Heartfelt Perspective
17:31 Gratitude in Every Breath
18:06 The Impact on Our Daily Lives
19:15 The Relatable Apostle Peter
21:03 The Power of Stories and Testimonies
24:14 Rethinking the Lord's Prayer
28:33 Living Out Your Faith
30:00 A Final Piece of Truth
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NOTABLE QUOTES
- "God had gifted me in some cool ways and found out that I was decent at the game at a young age, and so wanted to pursue it, wanted to chase it." - Nick
- "God was bringing my two passions, him, the Lord, and golf, and saying, I can use you in both of these." - Nick
- "Your number one job as a husband is to prepare your wife to meet Jesus. Your number one job as a wife is to prepare your husband to meet Jesus." - Nick
- "Understand that the paradigm of your faith is the fact that God wants something for you and doesn't want something from you." - Nick
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