Experiences That Make Us

<p><br></p><p>A group of kids ignored the advice of their mothers and made one risky decision… which, unfortunately, landed me in big trouble.</p><p>In this episode of Experiences That Make Us, I share a childhood story...

<p>A series of events leads a young man to develop his own personal definition of the phrase “Trust the Process.” In every stage of the journey, friends, family, and God each play a role in shaping what this phrase...

<p>From the simple search for a lost ball to suddenly finding myself in the midst of military officers. This episode tells the story of how I unknowingly walked into a highly dangerous situation.</p><p>What began as an...

<p>An act of stupidity, a near-death experience, and a miracle.</p><p> In this episode, I recount the frightening story of how I slept for hours in a billow of smoke and the moment I realized how close I had come to...

<p>This episode continues the story from Life As A Construction. It focuses on construction projects carried out far away from home and the realities that come with working in unfamiliar environments. </p><p>The episode...

<p><br /></p><p>This episode recounts my experiences working as a construction worker and how those experiences fundamentally changed my perspective on life and on others.</p><p> Through the challenges, lessons, and...

<p>This episode takes us to Gambia, where I recount my first day in the country and the striking reality of how a vast sea separates the capital from other towns.</p><p>Join me on an unforgettable journey across the...

<p>A headache to one of the most excruciating diseases I’ve ever faced—a pain so intense that family members had to hold me down to keep me from moving. This was the definition of real suffering, a battle that pushed...

<p>Another one of my Dad’s “crazy” decisions shakes the family—this time, the resistance is real, because it truly felt wild. Yet, as with many of his choices, it ultimately turned out for our own good.</p><p>In this...

<p>This episode dives into what led me to take my Nov/Dec exams three times, starting with a first attempt even before I enrolled in Senior High School. I share the frustration, disbelief, and quiet resistance I felt...

<p>The story continues. In this episode, I share the stories behind the births of the second, third, and youngest children of my mother.</p><p><br /></p>

<p>Every life begins with a story, but some beginnings carry extraordinary moments.</p><p>In this episode, I reflect on the different complications my mother faced while giving birth to her four children. Through each...

<p>In this episode, I reflect on the birthdays that meant the most to me and explore what made them unforgettable.</p><p><br /></p>

<p>Many people move through life without ever stopping to truly examine where they are going.</p><p>In this episode, I revisit a powerful moment from when I was 16 years old—a quiet Saturday morning when I sat down and...