EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of 'Rooted,' hosts Josie and Symone Harms interview Nick Cocalis, the golf coach and campus pastor at Bethel University. Nick shares his unique journey of stepping away from golf for a decade to pursue a life of ministry and service, only to return and find a way to integrate both passions. They discuss his childhood, the impact of his faith, his career transitions, and the concept of aligning one's passions with God's purpose. Nick also shares personal stories about his marriage, the life-changing health challenges his wife faces, and valuable insights on staying rooted in one's faith through prayer and authentic storytelling.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

00:00 A Life of Mission and Ministry

00:34 Welcome to Rooted: Meet Nick Kakalis

00:54 Nick's Childhood and Faith Foundation

02:45 The Role of Golf in Nick's Life

03:49 A Turning Point: From Golf to Mission Work

05:43 Combining Passions: Golf and Ministry

09:55 Encouragement for Diverse Passions

11:16 Navigating Relationships and Marriage

15:24 Melanie's Health Journey

17:08 Life or Death: A Heartfelt Perspective

17:31 Gratitude in Every Breath

18:06 The Impact on Our Daily Lives

19:15 The Relatable Apostle Peter

21:03 The Power of Stories and Testimonies

24:14 Rethinking the Lord's Prayer

28:33 Living Out Your Faith

30:00 A Final Piece of Truth

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NOTABLE QUOTES

• "God had gifted me in some cool ways and found out that I was decent at the game at a young age, and so wanted to pursue it, wanted to chase it." - Nick
• "God was bringing my two passions, him, the Lord, and golf, and saying, I can use you in both of these." - Nick
• "Your number one job as a husband is to prepare your wife to meet Jesus. Your number one job as a wife is to prepare your husband to meet Jesus." - Nick
• "Understand that the paradigm of your faith is the fact that God wants something for you and doesn't want something from you." - Nick

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