Episode 20: Brad Weinreich – Fighting for Life, Fueled by Family, Faith, and the Incredible Power of a Grateful Heart
Brad Weinreich is living with stage 4 kidney failure. But this isn’t just a story about waiting for a transplant—it’s about accepting a brutal diagnosis, grieving what’s been lost, and choosing to fight anyway.
Brad opens up about the physical toll—battles with sepsis, exhaustion, and uncertainty—but also about the emotional and spiritual transformation this journey has demanded. He shares how his faith has deepened through suffering, and how clarity often comes in life’s most fragile moments.
He’s not alone. His wife Mindy—whom he rightfully calls heroic—his kids, friends, and even the family dog are all part of Team Brad. And in a remarkable act of generosity, a former colleague—Steve, featured in Episode 19—has stepped forward to donate a kidney and save his life.
This conversation is about resilience, family, faith—and the incredible power of a grateful heart.
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