Episode Summary
In this raw and deeply personal episode of The Unshakable Life, Jim shares his talk from The Mountain Summit, where he opened up about grief, trauma, and the cost of running from pain. Through faith-filled storytelling and practical truth, Jim reveals how avoidance keeps us stuck, how grief really works, and how healing becomes the foundation of the legacy God wants to build through us.
If you’ve been numbing out, overworking, or pretending you’re okay when you’re not — this message is for you. It’s an invitation to stop running, start feeling, and finally begin rebuilding your Unshakable Life.
In This Episode:
- Why running from pain only multiplies it over time
- The difference between being healed and being healing
- How grief, trauma, and faith intersect in the rebuilding process
- Why boundaries are sacred acts of stewardship, not selfishness
- How to shift from chasing motivation to building meaning
- What it really means to leave a legacy that outlives you
Faith Connection
Jim reminds us that healing begins when we stop striving and start surrendering. Real strength isn’t found in pushing harder—it’s found in allowing Christ to meet us in our weakness. As Jim says:
“When I couldn’t hold on to myself, Christ held on to me.”
This episode calls us back to that kind of faith—the kind that faces pain with courage, invites God into the process, and trusts Him to rebuild what’s been broken.
Key Takeaways
- Avoidance steals legacy. You can’t outrun what you haven’t healed.
- You don’t need to be healed to help—just healing.
- Time doesn’t heal wounds—truth and presence do.
- Boundaries are sacred. Every “no” to something unhealthy makes room for God’s “yes.”
- You are the cycle breaker. Your courage to face pain changes the generations after you.
Reflection Questions
- What pain have I been running from that God is calling me to face?
- How have I used productivity or service to avoid dealing with my emotions?
- What would it look like for me to say “no” to something that drains my peace this week?
- How can I invite Jesus into my healing process—today, not someday?
Resources Mentioned
- Join the Newsletter: www.leadwithjim.com/nl
- Full Episode Show Notes & Transcript: www.leadwithjim.com/podcast
- Using GPT for deeper Bible Study: https://youtu.be/VflG29Hx_Xw
- Youtube Video of Jason Upton Singing: In The Silence
Connect with Jim
- 🌐 Website: www.leadwithjim.com
- 🎙️ Ask a Question: leadwithjim.com/ask
- 📱 Instagram: @leadwithjim
- ▶️ YouTube: Lead with Jim
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Host
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