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One of the definitions of the word “breakaway” is a divergence or radical change from something established or long standing. We all need encounters that will help us breakaway from things holding us back from our fullest God-given potential in life. Oftentimes these breakaway moments begin when we are inspired by hearing someone else’s “freedom” story, impacted by a different perspective, or shaped by a newly discovered truth that changes the game for us. The aim of the Breakaway Talk podcast is to champion a living hope for every soul, in every corner—one episode at a time.

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April 8, 202646 min

I Got Shot... and That’s When God Spoke to Me

What if your lowest moment was actually the beginning?In this powerful episode of the Breakaway Talk Podcast, Donald Palmer shares his raw addiction recovery testimony—from growing up as a pastor’s kid to becoming trapped in addiction, homelessness, and a cycle he calls “the circle.”After being shot in both legs and facing the possibility of never walking again, Donald encountered God in a moment that changed everything. What looked like the end became the start of a faith-based recovery and redemption story.Today, Donald serves in homeless and street ministry, helping others break free from addiction and rediscover their identity and dignity.This is more than a story—this is proof that recovery is a choice, and no one is too far gone.Chapters:01:23 A Pastor’s Kid in the Hood05:58 The Circle of the Projects07:57 The Night of the Shooting09:52 A Gospel Moment: Coming Home13:14 Finding New Circles of Support16:14 Living on Mission: Helping Others Recover19:04 Reversing the Curse, Breaking Cycles20:32 Restoring Dignity Through Kindness25:38 Building Ministries in Hard Places34:04 Consistency and Faithfulness36:10 A Word for the Younger Generation►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.comPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm.#bible #motivation #faith #instagram #inspiration #God #Jesus #homelessness #addiction #recovery #recoveryjourney #christian #testimony

February 25, 202641 min

The God Who Sees Me: A Theology for the Overlooked

What does it mean to be truly seen?In this episode, we sit down with Gary from Belfast to talk about growing up unseen, the cost of invisibility, and the healing that comes when someone — and ultimately God — sees you.From life on the Shankill Road to working with Breakaway kids in Tennessee, Gary shares how the ache to be seen is universal. We explore the biblical story of Hagar in Genesis 16, where God reveals Himself as El Roi — “The God Who Sees Me.” It’s a name given not by a king or prophet, but by a marginalized woman in the wilderness.This conversation is about:• The power of being seen• The tragedy of growing up invisible• Why God notices the overlooked• How being seen can change a lifeIf you’ve ever felt forgotten, dismissed, or invisible — this episode is for you.Scripture: Genesis 16Theme: Being Seen | El RoiWant to talk to Gary? Contact us: info@breakawayoutreach.comChapters:(01:00) Introduction(02:10) Tennessee Swag in Belfast UK(03:03) Experiencing My First Mission Trip(05:48) Growing Up in a Divided Community(10:25) Protestants vs. Catholics(12:15) Searching for Meaning on the Wall(15:27) Blessed Are the Peacemakers(22:02) The Universal Ache to Be Seen(27:56) The Power of Being Seen by God(29:32) A Theology for the Overlooked(32:52) A Broken Woman, A Living HopeIf this conversation resonated with you, Jimmy’s new book "Dancing With the Manatees" continues that same journey — exploring identity, longing, and what it means to be truly seen. Get FREE samples here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJ18MXP4►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com#bible #ElRoi #TheGodWhoSees #ChristianTheology #TheologyPodcast #Genesis16 #Hagar #GodWhoSeesMe #ChristianIdentity #FeelingUnseen #SeenByGod #FaithAndIdentity #ChristianTestimony #Belfast #ShankillRoad #NorthernIreland #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualHealing #GodSeesTheOverlooked #BiblicalTheology #ChristianEncouragement #TraumaAndFaith #FindingIdentity #BreakawayMinistry #FaithAndBelongingPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

October 25, 202555 min

From Bar Rooms to Breakthroughs: A Celebrate Recovery Story

A Celebrate Recovery StoryIn this heartfelt episode, Jimmy sits down with Uncle Chaz to explore a redemptive journey that began in the wreckage of addiction, family dysfunction, and brokenness. Chaz reflects on a chaotic youth marked by barroom upbringing, fights, car crashes, and run-ins with the law—years fueled by fear, shame, and insecurity. But his story takes a turn when, at 23 and on the brink of despair, he cries out to God for help. What follows is a powerful testimony of grace: a journey through recovery, redemption, and rebuilding a life on faith and accountability.Today, Chaz lives as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather—proof that even the most fractured stories can be rewritten by God’s mercy. Through honest reflection and humor, Jimmy and Chaz reveal how healing takes root when we face our pain, seek help, and allow Christ to repair what’s been broken. Their shared past becomes a story of hope for anyone trapped by shame, addiction, or generational wounds—a reminder that God specializes in turning our lowest moments into legacies of love and restoration.Chapters:(01:17) Introduction(03:29) The Plymouth Duster Miracle(07:49) Childhood Shame & Insecurities(10:34) The Boy Growing Up in a Bar(12:59) A Childhood With No Structure(14:36) Fists, Fears, and a Troubled Youth(16:52) Little League Coaches and Weed(18:07) Arrested and Released(22:37) A Defining Moment(31:09) Fighting for Those Who Can't Fight(33:49) The Road to Recovery(40:34) Fatherhood and Adoption(47:46) Repairers of the Breach(52:12) How to Get HelpGet Jimmy's book "God Uses Broken People" here:https://www.amazon.com/God-Uses-Broken-People-Unqualified-ebook/dp/B0DK43JMCG/►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com#RecoveryJourney #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #SoberLiving #RecoveryCommunity #OneDayAtATime #CleanAndSober #NarcoticsAnonymous #AlcoholicsAnonymous #NARecovery #AACommunity #12StepRecovery #SoberLife #HealingJourney #FreedomFromAddiction #CelebrateRecoveryPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

October 6, 202536 min

Sports Camps as Gospel Refuge & Germany Basketball Ministry

This episode takes you courtside with Kobie and Regi, who served in Heubach, Germany, this past summer. For eight years, Breakaway’s camp there had focused on baseball—but this summer, basketball was added for the first time, and the impact was beyond what anyone imagined. Through a unique collaboration with local schools, over 250 students—including several Ukrainian refugee youth—heard the Gospel and experienced the love of Christ through sport.Join us as we sit down with Regi and Kobie, two missional leaders whose stories embody the heart of Breakaway Outreach. Regi has spent nearly 30 years using basketball to reach youth in juvenile centers, schools, and communities across the U.S.—and this summer marked his first overseas mission. Kobie’s journey began as a 9-year-old Breakaway camper when both his parents were incarcerated; today, he’s a young leader helping others find hope through sports.Together, they share what God did in Germany, what it means to see sports become a global tool for evangelism, sports camps as a Gospel refuge, and how redemption and purpose can emerge from troubled pasts.LIKE and SUBSCRIBE►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.comPodcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

February 2, 202532 min

Visionary Leadership: Pastor Corey Brooks and Project H.O.O.D. Reaching Youth on Chicago's South Side

Subscribe to our ministry newsletter: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/subscribe/ Pastor Corey Brooks is a businessman, philanthropist, mentor and visionary leader. He is the founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church in Chicago and the CEO of Project H.O.O.D., an organization committed to eradicating violence and transforming lives in Chicago's South Side. Pastor Brooks’ academic journey took him through Ball State University, University of Florida, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Grace Theological Seminary. He joins us on this episode of the Breakaway Talk podcast to discuss visionary leadership, the importance of mentoring relationships with young people, his own journey from rebellious kid to becoming a pastor, and reaching youth on Chicago's South Side. Chapters (00:41) Visionary Leadership (02:25) Project H.O.O.D. (04:45) Rooftop Revelations (08:54) Essential Tools for Visionary Leaders (13:42) A Rebellious Kid's Journey to Pastor (18:27) The Impact of Mentors (26:54) How Can I Make a Difference in my Community? (29:43) The Gospel and Why it Matters Get Jimmy's book "God Uses Broken People" here: https://www.amazon.com/God-Uses-Broken-People-Unqualified-ebook/dp/B0DK43JMCG/ ►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/ ►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach ►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/ ►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach ►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #pastor #coreybrooks #chicago #project #hood #vision #visionary #visionaryleaders #mentors #mentoring #mentoringmatters #instagood #podcast #worship #church #nonprofit #nonprofitleadership #interview #makeadifference #testimony #christian #faith #instagram Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

January 8, 20251 hr 1 min

My Father Killed My Mom: The Hard Truth About Forgiveness and Understanding the Gospel

When Jacob was 8-years-old his father shot and killed his mother and was sentenced to life in prison. By the grace of God Jacob was sent to a loving home to live with his aunt and uncle. Today, he is a missionary in South Korea. How did Jacob go from such a traumatic childhood to serving others on the other side of the world? As he shares in this episode, it was meaningful relationships at a Christian youth camp that empowered Jacob to focus on the right kind of questions, ultimately leading him down a path of redemption, healing, and the hard stuff of forgiveness. Instead of just focusing on why God allowed it to happen, Jacob began asking different questions, which changed the whole trajectory of his life. Tune in to hear the whole story! Chapters (00:30) Mission Work in South Korea (03:34) Religion and Despair in Korea (09:11) English Camps Giving Hope (12:08) My Father Killed My Mother (16:55) Healing at a Christian Camp (22:33) Hard Truth About Forgiveness (32:52) How to Share The Gospel (38:05) Faith in a Good God (47:02) Getting Out of the "Victim" Hood Get the book "God Uses Broken People" here: https://www.amazon.com/God-Uses-Broken-People-Unqualified-ebook/dp/B0DK43JMCG/ ►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/ ►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach ►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/ ►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach ►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com #God #faith #motivation #inspiration #love #lifestyle #forgiveness #instagood #christian #life #mindset #goals #follow #redemption #ministry #leadership #story #stories #worship #missionary #healing #recoveryispossible Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

October 25, 202448 min

The Shankill Road, Troubles of Life, and God Using Broken People

Shankill Road is one of the main roads leading through West Belfast, in Northern Ireland. It runs through the working-class, predominantly loyalist, area known as the Shankill, which became a hotbed for conflict, violence, and countless bombings during The Troubles. The Shankill is also home to Kim, one of the synergists of the Breakaway Outreach UK network. Kim learned to follow Jesus at a very young age and responded to God’s call to serve the people of the Shankill, inspired by the missionary legacy of Amy Carmichael. Breakaway Outreach has partnered with Kim and her community in facilitating youth sports camps over the years and we have become very familiar with her story. Kim is no stranger to the “troubles” and hardships of life. In the span of about a year she lost both of her parents, her marriage, and her pastor. In this podcast episode we discuss obedience to God’s calling on our lives, trusting Him with our pain, and being reassured that He works through our brokenness. Be sure to hit the LIKE, FOLLOW, and SUBSCRIBE buttons to get notifications about future episodes. Chapters (00:40) "Belfast Kim" Intros (03:45) Missionary Amy Carmichael (05:29) Life on the Shankill (11:19) Childhood and Family Hardship (13:37) Childlike Faith and Discipleship (18:11) Having Our YES on the Table for Jesus (25:32) Understanding God's Will (34:26) Trusting God Through Pain (42:41) God Doesn't Sanitize our Testimonies ►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/ ►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach ►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/ ►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach ►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. #belfast #troubles #shankill #theshankill #shankillroad #mission #missionary #amycarmichael #leadership #podcast #instagram #instagood #faith #God #Jesus #church #worship #discipleship #testimony #christian #testimonies #ireland #uk #northernireland #sports #ministry #reels #reelsinstagram #tiktok

October 14, 202437 min

Night is Darkest Before the Dawn: Psychosis, Mania, and Encountering Jesus

In this episode of the Breakaway Talk podcast, we hear Ray's freedom story of encountering Jesus after being diagnosed with psychosis and mania in what he describes as the darkest season of his life. The old saying “the night is darkest before the dawn” proved to be true in this testimony of God's deliverance and life-change. Be sure to hit the LIKE, FOLLOW, and SUBSCRIBE buttons to get notifications about future episodes. Chapters (01:48) Superpowers and Childhood (06:35) Gangbangers and Shot Callers (07:20) Cultural and Ethnic Foods (09:17) The Darkest Season of My Life (11:39) Diagnosis of Psychosis and Mania (19:33) Night is Darkest Before the Dawn (22:00) Experiencing Freedom in Jesus Christ (27:16) Faith Requires a First Step ►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/ ►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach ►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/ ►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach ►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. #psychology #psychosis #mania #counseling #therapy #therapyjourney #Jesus #God #faith #faithjourney #christianbelief #christianity #podcast #clips #insta #instagram #instagood #instagramyoutube #interview #testimony #traumahealing #traumarecovery

September 27, 202434 min

Hope Reins: Rescued Horses Giving Kids Resilience and Healing from Childhood Trauma

Hope Reins serves kids in life crisis through their 38-acre ranch, rescued horses, and restoration in Christ. Kim Tschirret, Founder and CEO of Hope Reins, comes on this Breakaway Talk podcast episode to discuss her own journey of healing from childhood trauma, her resurrected passion with horses, and how God led her to begin a ministry pairing rescued horses with trauma-impacted kids. Be sure to hit the LIKE, FOLLOW, and SUBSCRIBE buttons to get notifications about future episodes. Chapters 01:00 Meet Kim Tschirret 03:19 Equinophobia and Killer Whales 04:53 Childhood Trauma, Refuge in Horses 08:00 A Childhood Passion Resurrected 11:00 God's Guidance, Vision, and Provision 15:49 Pairing Hurting Kids with Rescued Horses 22:35 Resiliency: The Power of Mentors 27:30 Leadership Lessons 32:02 A Rescue Message for YOU ►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/ ►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach ►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/ ►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach ►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. #podcast #bible #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #christian #faith #christ #God #Jesus #church #breakaway #consulting #horse #equine #mentoring #leader #leadership #students #studentministry #youthministry #hope #nonprofit #ministry #kids #youth #mentor #trauma #childhood #childhoodtrauma #healing #recovery #horses #therapy #therapyjourney #interview #horseriding #horselover #horseenthusiast #counselling #resilience #resiliency #vision #startup #startups #success #successmindset #successmotivation #motivation #instagram #goodvibes

September 11, 202442 min

Chef Mosh: Culinary Arts, Prodigal Living, and Serving in Student Ministry

Josh Murray a.k.a. "Chef Mosh" is a culinary arts teacher at Sullivan East High School, pastor of students at Fellowship Baptist Church (Bluff City, TN), and Bama Nation aficionado. In this episode of the Breakaway Talk podcast, Chef Mosh gives us his college football season predictions (Hey Texas!!!), talks about learning high level cooking while working for a movie catering company in New Orleans, running from God's call on his life, and coming home to East Tennessee where he now serves students as a high school teacher and youth pastor. Josh gives us a glimpse into his ministry philosophy (a.k.a. "The Yoke of Chef Mosh"), the imperative of serving others, and a theology lesson on "window cleaning." Roll Tide!!! Be sure to hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons!!! Chapters 00:45 College Football Predictions 03:25 Chef Mosh: The Culinary Artist 11:08 High Level Food, Bad Level Living 13:47 The Favorite Dish 17:00 Joy in Teaching Culinary Arts 19:29 Student Ministry Inspiration 21:43 The Prodigal Comes Home 25:23 The Chef's Ministry Philosophy 27:44 Serving is Leadership 35:38 Words That Still Have Meaning ►Visit BREAKAWAY online: https://www.breakawayoutreach.com/ ►View all BREAKAWAY subscriptions: https://linktr.ee/breakawayoutreach ►Like BREAKAWAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakawayout ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/breakawayOUT ►Follow BREAKAWAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakawayoutreach/ ►Follow BREAKAWAY on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakawayoutreach ►Email BREAKAWAY: info@breakawayoutreach.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. #podcast #bible #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #christian #faith #christ #God #Jesus #church #breakaway #consulting #grace #servants #growth #leadershipcoaching #leader #leadershipskills #books #online #coaching #evangelism #discipleship #mission #family #culinary #arts #culinaryschool #culinaryjourney #neworleans #students #studentministry #youthministry