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Follow Forward S2 Ep6 (part 1) | Finding Your Voice 🎙️ Gareth Cottrell
What happens when the thing you believe disqualifies you becomes part of the story God is writing through you?
In this episode of *Follow Forward*, Tim Tucker sits down with Gareth Cottrell, founder and breakfast show presenter of Konnect Radio in the UK, to explore his journey into broadcasting, the challenges he has faced and how God has been at work through it all.
Growing up with a severe stammer, Gareth experienced bullying, self-doubt and questions about his future. Although he developed a passion for radio, pursuing a career that depended on speaking seemed like an unlikely path. But through persistence, unexpected opportunities and the encouragement of others, Gareth began discovering that his stammer did not have to define or limit his future.
In this **first part** of their conversation, Gareth shares how he discovered his love for radio, the people who helped him take his first steps into the industry, and the academic challenges he faced while studying media and radio production. He also reflects on growing up in a Christian environment and the difference between knowing about God and developing a personal relationship with Jesus.
From navigating the challenges of a stammer to finding opportunities in broadcasting, Gareth's story is a reminder that our perceived weaknesses do not have to disqualify us from the purposes God has for our lives.
Gareth's story encourages us to reconsider the things we believe hold us back. What if the very thing you think disqualifies you is not the end of your story?
**This is Part 1 of Gareth's story. Part 2 will be released on Thursday**, as Gareth continues sharing his journey and what it means to find your voice.
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About Gareth Cottrell
Gareth Cottrell is the founder and breakfast show presenter of Konnect Radio in the UK. Through his journey in broadcasting, he has continued to pursue his passion for radio while navigating the challenges of living with a stammer. His story is an encouragement to anyone who has ever felt held back by their circumstances or wondered whether God could use them despite their perceived limitations.
📖 About Follow Forward
Follow Forward Podcast shares Real Stories. Global Voices. Christ-Centred Servant Leadership.
Hosted by Tim Tucker, Follow Forward explores the stories of leaders who are following Jesus, serving their communities and making a difference around the world.
Through honest conversations about faith, leadership, mission, purpose and perseverance, we want to encourage a generation of leaders to follow Christ, lead with character and make an impact wherever God has placed them.
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