Bringing Help and Hope to Those Who are Hurting. This is the opening statement that greats you when you open the website for Masters of Disaster. When Darin Kroger swapped IT work for chainsaws, power generators, and volunteers, he knew he was swapping comfort for chaos.

Today's show reflects what happens when you begin to surrender your heart and talents to the nudging of the Holy Spirit. Darin had what most of us would think of as a "good life". By his own admission, it was a good life. But, he continued to recognize an itch that wasn't being scratched. An itch for something more. Something that he really had no clue of what it looked like, other than it kept begging his attention. This itch was in the arena of disaster relief.

Darin always enjoyed following weather, and in particular, stormy weather. The kind of weather that can change a person's life in a matter of hours or even seconds. Tornados, floods, fires, and hurricanes are among the more common disrupting storms. We get to watch them on our tv, but then we set back in our recliner and relieve our guilt by saying a prayer. Not to diminesh the importance of prayer, but GOD WANTS MORE! He wants our hearts to be filled with compassion to serve the needs of others and then our hands to carry it out.

Darin along with his volunteers began to operate the non-profit, Masters of Disaster several years ago and now it is a full time disaster relief resource. Darin desires to serve those that are in what is likely going to be one of their greatest times of need. The storm his and life as we know it is destroyed. Survival resources and actions are first on the list, then comforts and even wants can begin to fill in the void. Darin watches groups of volunteers spring into action to restore the essentials and as a resort, restore hope in broken people.

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Have you ever stood at life's crossroads, the weight of decision pressing upon your shoulders? Join Hutch and Kyle as they explore the transformative power of change and the courage it takes to embrace new paths. We've all faced moments where the familiar becomes comfortable yet constraining. We have felt the itch for something different but didn't know what different really looked like. Today, we're here to share stories about change and new paths moving forward. Specifically, Kyle shares his personal story and continued journey of his change from one fire department to another.

Sometimes Change is forced, such as being fired from your job, and sometimes it is Chosen. This can make a big difference in terms of how you will handle the change. Things like control and having a say in important matters takes on great value. Being forced into a change often leaves you feeling out of control and without a vision for the future.

Change is frequently associated with anxiety. This is due to the confusion that change can create. Confusion is the seed of all anxiety. Once the confusion has a little pressure behind it, such as a deadline, it moves into anxiety. This becomes taxing on the entire body.

Change also comes with untended consequences and unforeseen problems. Learning the essential mindset of flexibility gives a whole new ability to ward off undesired stresses. In the end, change is the seed of new opportunities. It is better to have the vision of the long term outcomes rather than the immediate. So, with a little mind adjustment and information gathering, prepare yourself for new opportunities by embracing the change.

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• Strong Dads Face Life's Challenges
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• Life Changes in the Fire Service
• 11:55
• Firefighting Culture Shifts in Urban vs Suburban
• 17:10
• Navigating Transition and Self-Reflection
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• Navigating Personal Change and Responsibilities
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• Navigating Regrets and Commitment in Change
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• Navigating Anxiety and Change Through Support

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Nestled in the heart of Lawrenceburg, McCabe's Greenhouse is more than a garden center; it's a living lesson in the art of cultivation, both of plants and community bonds. My conversation with Adam Legge offers an authentic glimpse into the daily rhythms of nurturing seedlings and the resilience of pansies, paralleling the strength found in family and faith. As Adam walks us through the greenhouse's operations, from the importance of soil temperature to the craft of fudge-making, we uncover the shared roots between the growth of plants and the growth of relationships.

The thread of resilience weaves through our discussion as I open up about the profound impact of my daughter Evelyn's passing on our family's faith journey. In the delicate dance of strength and vulnerability, we explore how leadership within the family unit, the tenacity of marriage, and the anchoring presence of faith sustain us through life's most tempestuous seasons. The community's nurturing role parallels the patient care of our beloved plants, offering solace and support in times of sorrow, and helping us to find parallels between the seasonal ebbs and flows of nature and our own spiritual cycles.

As the episode draws to a close, we reflect on the unshakeable foundation faith provides, even when shrouded by life's storms. With heartfelt thanks to Adam and the community that stands as a lighthouse of hope, we look forward to future gatherings and the promise of unity they bring. This episode is a tribute to the legacy of loved ones, the conscious pursuit of faith, and the enduring power of community—a celebration of the ties that bind us in our shared journey of growth and discovery.

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