ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How do you become unshakable when life falls apart?
Jim Burgoon knows what it means to walk through the fire. Childhood abuse, bullying, and loss led him away from God and into atheism and witchcraft. His wife's decision to follow Jesus became a turning point, leading Jim toward an honest prayer and a new direction for his life.
His faith did not make the difficult seasons disappear. Jim went on to serve in ministry, step away from pastoring to care for his wife, face financial hardship, and grieve the loss of his mother and sister.
In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Jim joins Mark Osborne to share what those seasons taught him about trusting God, facing unresolved pain, and accepting support. He also opens up about his own ongoing healing journey and the struggle to feel connected to a community.
IN THIS EPISODE
- How his wife's courage challenged his unbelief
- The damaging words he believed for years
- Self-sabotage, passivity, and living from conviction
- Facing hurt instead of burying it
- Faith, therapy, accountability, and accepting help
- Trusting God through family crises and grief
- Finding your identity in Christ
- Encouragement for anyone living through a painful season
CONNECT WITH JIM
Find Jim's coaching, podcast, and resources: https://leadwithjim.com/
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