Feeling awkward with a purpose?
In this candid episode, host Bethany Joy (formerly Bethany Boring) shares how her pacemaker—and the resulting airport pat-downs—became unexpected divine appointments to connect with people and discover God’s fingerprints in her circumstances.

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• 00:00 – Welcome + intro to podcast & caregiving community
• 00:50 – Overview of this summer’s “physical challenges” series
• 01:45 – Introducing her pacemaker story—why it became necessary
• 03:30 – Surgery timing, location for pacemaker, and recovery
• 04:30 – The change: airport security, metal detectors & TSA pat-downs
• 06:00 – Learning to adjust to awkwardness—“That pat-down is rigged”
• 07:00 – TSA agent connection: cane tip mishap & meaningful conversation
• 09:00 – God turning awkward moments into relational opportunities
• 10:00 – Reminder: what looks like “Why me?” can be “Here I am”
• 11:00 – Low-key PSA: tape your cane tip!
• 11:30 – Final encouragement: stay curious, find God at security checks
• 12:00 – Wrap-up + invite to connect: stepoutandthrive.com
• Awkward can be a ministry moment.
  That TSA pat-down doesn’t have to be embarrassing—it can be an opportunity to connect.
• God’s timing is intentional—even in metal detectors.
  Your pacemaker isn’t a burden—it’s part of a story that can touch hearts.
• Stay curious, not resigned.
  Instead of asking “Why me?”, lean in to see “What’s God doing here?”

Are you ready to embrace the God moments in your discomfort?

🎁 Download your FREE Interactive Appreciation Workbook at ThriveWithBethany.com and begin noticing His presence—no matter where you are.
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📩 Got a question or something you’d love me to unpack? Email: bethany@stepoutandthrive.com

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