Tragedy Into Triumph: Recent Episodes
Wendell Brown - Founder
Hear from others real stories of how God has changed their lives from Tragedy Into Triumph. Learn practical ways that you can overcome the tragic circumstances of loss, addiction, poor choices, sickness, depression and much more with God's help to live a triumphant life.
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Are you wise or foolish? In this episode we revisit a message that our founder Wendell Brown preached from Matthew 7:24-27 regarding the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders?
As you build your life on Jesus, you won't want to miss this episode.
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In this episode, Wendell Brown hosts Jimmy and Timmy from Dose of Adolescence to share their powerful stories of overcoming addiction, finding faith, and the transformative power of Jesus. Discover how their personal struggles led to hope, healing, and a deeper understanding of God's love.
Keywords
faith, addiction, testimony, hope, Jesus, transformation, Christian music, personal story, overcoming struggles, spiritual journey
Key Topics
Personal stories of addiction and recovery
The role of faith and Jesus in healing
The meaning behind the song 'Jesus is a Mudfisher'
The importance of honesty and community in faith
God's love in the midst of struggles
Guest Name
Jimmy and Timmy Brown
Key Frameworks
Testimony of Faith
The Mudfisher analogy
Action Items
Share your story of faith and struggles
Seek community and honesty in faith journey
Remember God's love and pursuit in difficult times
titles
From Darkness to Light: The Faith Journey of Dose of Adolescence
How Jesus Changed Our Lives: Testimonies of Hope
Sound Bites
"Jesus, if you're real, I need you."
"God will continue to pursue us and love us."
"You're not alone in your struggles."
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It is hard for us to imagine the gencoide that happened between April and July of 1994. Over 1,000,000 people lost their lives in those 3 short months in one of the most extreme acts of hatred that has ever happened. In this episode you will hear how God spared JB Manywa's life as he was left to die in a covered and cemented septic tank used as a grave. He has written his entire story in the book called The Balm to Heal that is available on here. You won't want to miss part 1 and 2 of this amazing story!
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It is hard for us to imagine the gencoide that happened between April and July of 1994. Over 1,000,000 people lost their lives in those 3 short months in one of the most extreme acts of hatred that has ever happened. In this episode you will hear how God spared JB Manywa's life as he was left to die in a covered and cemented septic tank used as a grave. He has written his entire story in the book called The Balm to Heal that is available on here. You won't want to miss part 1 and 2 of this amazing story!
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Rebecca Gregory shares her powerful story of surviving the Boston Marathon bombing, overcoming trauma, and turning her pain into a mission to help others through Rebecca's Angels Foundation. Discover how faith, resilience, and community support can transform tragedy into triumph.
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Pastor Chris and Kirsten Umphryes join us for a real converation about suffering. Two years ago Chris began losing weight, feeling very sick, and in a great amount of pain. Hear how God is bringing them Triumph through the pain, and how God is restoring their soul, even though the journey is not over. You won't want to miss this episode!
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In this episode of the Tragedy into Triumph podcast, host Wendell Brown speaks with Erin Merryn, a passionate advocate for child safety and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Erin shares her harrowing journey of abuse, the impact it had on her life, and her mission to educate children about personal safety through Erin's Law. She discusses the alarming statistics surrounding child sexual abuse, the importance of empowering children through education, and finding healing and forgiveness through her relationship with Jesus. Erin also highlights her advocacy work in passing legislation to protect children and the challenges she faces in her efforts. The conversation emphasizes the need for open dialogue about abuse, the power of sharing one's story, and the importance of community support in preventing future abuse. Find out more about Erin by clicking here.
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A great friend of Tragedy Into Triumph, Michael O'Brien shares about true confession and the need for God to do transforming work in our lives. As the lead singer for NewSong for 7 years, Michael shares how he almost lost his family and how God brought true forgivenss, and reconciliation to his life. Don't miss this episode! Audio Only. Want to Watch The podcast: Click Here
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In this episode, learn how a relationship with Jesus transformed this successful High School coaches life to look for something more than just success on the field. Interesting that the pursuit of living life, as Jesus intends, actually even led to more success as Coach Mark Weber was the 2025 season Div 2 Ohio High School Coach of the Year at Mount Vernon High School. You won't want to miss this episode.
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In this episode our founder, Wendell Brown, shares 3 types of struggles from his book Living in Triumphthat everyone will go through in their life. Identifying the struggle first, allows us an opportunity to let God speak to us directly about how to overcome them. If you are struggling, or know someone who is, this is the podcast for you.
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Hear the amazing story of Steven Norris, who found Jesus in the middle of transitioning from male to female.
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Hear the amazing story of Steven Norris, who found Jesus in the middle of transitioning from male to female.
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Meet Matthew Sekanjako. Listen to this amazing podcast to learn how God worked in Matthew's life to over come immense odds. Through Christ Matthew has overcome abandonment, poverty, and hoplessness to discover the hope of Jesus, and a dream for his life that God is fulfilling.
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Meet Matthew Sekanjako. Listen to this amazing podcast to learn how God worked in Matthew's life to over come immense odds. Through Christ Matthew has overcome abandonment, poverty, and hoplessness to discover the hope of Jesus, and a dream for his life that God is fulfilling.
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In this episode of the Tragedy into Triumph podcast, Wendell Brown interviews Joe and Beth Heath, a couple with a remarkable story of faith and resilience. They share their journey from meeting as missionaries to facing the challenges of their son Peter's diagnosis of Batten disease. The conversation explores their experiences in South Africa, the impact of COVID-19 on their lives, and how they navigate the complexities of parenting a child with a rare genetic disorder. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of faith, community support, and finding joy in every moment, even amidst adversity.
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You have to hear the amazing story of how God spared Bryan's life from an aircraft crash, not once but twice. In the process God has given Bryan a great outlook on life, and a desire for others to know the joy he has experienced through Jesus Christ! You won't want to miss this episode!
Find out more about Bryan at: https://www.bryan-cantrell.com/
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Imagine being on your own at age 16. Having to get yourself up for school, pay your bills, work to put food on your table and also graduate high school. Imagine not knowing God, but then discovering that there is a God who loves and provides for you. Imagine finding hope from circumstances out of your control and allowing God to use your life to impact hundreds of people. Meet Pastor Shane Sevy in this episode, and you will be inspired that God can change your life too!
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Check out this amazing episode of the Tragedy Into Triumph Podcast as Riley Gaines sits down with us to talk about life and the importance eternity!
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Hear the amazing story of Dakotah Cecil, and how God intervened and saved her life from a tragic auto accident. Joining us on this podcast are Dakotah's parents Curtis and Mandy as well as Tammi Brown. You won't want to miss this amazing story!
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I am joined by one of my favorite people...Derek Radcliff.
If you love music...You won't want to miss this discussion about positivie music and how it can lead our lives from tragedy into the triumph God has for us!
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That is right, we are covering Divorce/Hope/Marriage/Loss/Lessons and God! In this episode you will hear from Curtis Christopher, a great friend of Tragedy Into Triumph and founder of "Run To The Hard" Podcast. You will hear the amazing story of how Curtis learned to Run to the Hard from his wife Michal, and find hope that God alone can provide even in the midst of tragedy.
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In this episode, Tragedy Into Triumph Founder, Wendell Brown, shares his real life story of overcoming addiction with God's help, and what it truly means to wait on God!
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In this podcast we will hear the story behind the woman who created the most successful pretzel company in the world...Auntie Anne's. We all have tasted the warm tastiness of those pretzels, but did you know there was a tragedy into triumph story in the woman who brought those pretzels to life? Listen to this episode of the Tragedy Into Triumph podcast to learn how confession can change your life!
Justin Mosteller, the worship Pastor at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati joins us to talk about how God has changed his life from Tragedy Into Triumph. Justin is a singer/songwriter, and former lead singer of Carrollton. You can listen to some of his current projects here: https://www.crdsmusic.com/
Labeled a powerhouse voice intent on “making a difference in people’s lives,” singer-songwriter JJ Weeks formed the JJ Weeks Band in 2001. The band went on to release seven acclaimed, full-length albums that sparked the Billboard Top 10 radio hits “What Kind of Love" and "Let Them See You," as well as songs that have been featured on the official soundtracks for both the high-profile films God’s Not Dead (“Save Us,” 2014) and Four Blood Moons (“Is It Ever,” 2015). Continuing his journey as a solo artist and touring coast-to-coast from his home base in Macon, GA, Weeks continues to write new songs and make a difference in people's lives.
Listen in to this New Years Episode to hear how God has brought Triumph to JJ's life!
For This Podcast, my wife Tammi and two of our longtime friends, Sean Hampton (Pastor and Army Chaplain) and his wife Jamie Hampton (Clinical Counselor) share steps on how we can find Triumph in our lives even during the Christmas Season.
If you or someone you know are struggling with "making it through the holidays" listen to the practical steps in this podcast!
In this episode our Founder, Wendell Brown, will share facts about the revolutionary moment that Jesus entered our world. This event changed the world over 2000 years ago and it can change your life too! This is more than just a story about a baby in a stable, it is a story about the triumph God brought to earth through Jesus!
Brian "Head" Welch from Korn join us to talk about faith and what God is doing in his life currently.
Brian is a bestselling author, had an amazing movie Loud Krazy Love, and has 7 platinum albums with Korn, but the thing he treasures the most is his relationship with Jesus!
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In this episode Casey McEwen will share her real life story of transformation and how God's presence brought freedom she never dreamed possible. Join us live in Nashville May 1-3 as we prepare for another great event. Can't join us live, no problem, you can simulcast for FREE at tragedyintotriumph.com.
Philip Carlson from Men of Valor joins us to tell his story of overcoming addiction, and prison to finding the hope that is only available in the name of Jesus!
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Tammi and I get asked often about marriage, and we thought it would be fitting to have our February podcast centered around marriage. You will hear the story of how we met, how to communicate, and how to focus on the future.
Stan Stevers spent 34 years in prison for murder, yet while he was in prison God did a miraculous work in his life, that ultimately led to Stan finding forgiveness from God, and the family he impacted. While in prison Stan mentored young men and helped them find a fresh start in Christ, never dreaming that God would open the door for him to find love and to be married. Hear the story of Stan & Amy and learn how God worked in their lives, and how God continues to work in the lives of so many people no matter where they are or what they have done. This episode will encourage you to stay in your marriage in spite of difficulty and to keep trusting in God to bring hope and healing to your life, and to your marriage!
In this podcast episode, our founder will discuss what it means to wait, and how God uses "waiting" in our lives to give us new strength.
In this episode we are joined by LaMorris Crawford as we discuss how to overcome adversity and tragedy and find the life giving triumph of Jesus in our lives. LaMorris overcame poverty and struggles to find the real life power of Jesus Christ for his life. Join us for Tragedy into Triumph Simulcast Nov. 14th when LaMorris will be sharing his full story. Sign up now at: tn2tsimulcast.org
From Platinum to Platform, God has given Montell Jordan a unique ability to share what He has done in his life. In this episode we will catch up with Montell and hear how God led him from Tragedy Into Triumph!
A #1 hit song on Billboard’s top 100 for 7 consecutive weeks,
A platinum album
A musician, an actor, a record producer...
And now a pastor!
You won't want to miss this episode!
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Hear the real life story of how God is bringing Triumph to Siran Stacy's life even in the midst of a horrible tragedy that resulted in the loss of his wife and 4 of 5 children because of a drunk driver.
In this episode you will hear how God changed a young man's life to give him Triumph over addiction and then give him a platform to tell others the triumph they can experience through faith in Christ.