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We all hit low points in life—heartbreaks, failures, and tragedies that leave us wondering if we’ll ever get back up. But what if your lowest point wasn’t your final destination, but a divine launching pad for a better future? In this episode, Brad Scot Johnson joins us to share his journey through public failure, deep personal pain, and the powerful grace that helped him bounce back—and bounce better.

Brad opens up about his pastoral fall, healing journey, and how God’s grace isn’t a second-best life—it’s often the better life on the other side of brokenness. We discuss forgiveness, fear, scarcity mindsets, identity, grace, manifesting your future with God, and what it looks like to really start over.

This episode is for anyone who has ever thought, “I’ve gone too far,” or “I’ve messed up too much.” Brad’s story will remind you: there’s always a way forward.

Brad Johnson is a pastor, author, speaker, and the founder of Fresh Start, an online community helping people rediscover purpose, faith, and identity. After a very public fall from ministry, Brad has rebuilt his life on a foundation of radical grace and redemption. His book Bounce Back, Bounce Better is a deeply honest look at failure, growth, and second chances.

Elliot Sands is the host of the Live Faith First podcast—a dynamic space where faith meets real-world challenges. With a rich background as a pastor, school principal, health-tech co-founder, and now Executive Director of Faith First, Elliot brings deep wisdom and practical insight to every conversation. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he weaves personal experience with thoughtful discussion, tackling tough topics with clarity and compassion. Live Faith First is all about bridging divides—whether in society or the church—encouraging listeners to step beyond echo chambers and build real, meaningful relationships across the aisle, the street, or the table.

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