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We live in a world that celebrates hustle, busyness, and burnout—but what if rest wasn’t a weakness, but a form of wisdom? In this episode of Live Faith First, Elliot sits down with nurse, holistic wellness educator, and author Tracie Braylock to explore Radical Relaxation—a framework for physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. From nutrition and sleep to movement, meditation, and self-compassion, Tracie invites listeners to slow down and discover a better way to live, grounded in grace and the rhythms God designed for our healing.

You’ll hear about:

• How stress underlies so many chronic health conditions

• Sleep as divine restoration

• Practical ways to relax every day

• Redefining Christian meditation

• Raising children with grace and presence

• What happened during her unexpected home birth (!)

Tracie Braylock, MSN, BSN, RN is a nurse, writer, educator, and holistic wellness expert. She’s passionate about helping people break free from burnout, stress, and cultural overextension by embracing sacred rest and healing rhythms. With over two decades of experience in nursing and wellness education, Tracie guides people toward healthier, more peaceful lives through her writing, courses, and now her book, Radical Relaxation. She’s also a mom of four and a strong advocate for grace-filled parenting and self-care rooted in faith.

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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📘 Book: Radical Relaxation

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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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🔗 Website: yourfreshstart.org

📘 Book: Bounce Back, Bounce Better

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Fear is a constant undercurrent in our world—shaped by headlines, trauma, uncertainty, and internal battles. In this refreshing and hope-filled conversation, Elliot sits down with Tomorrow Needs You author and Mosaic Church pastor Naeem Fazal. Together, they explore how to walk with God through trauma, find growth after hardship, and uncover beauty and strength on the other side of fear. Naeem shares his powerful conversion story from Islam to Christianity, his journey as a church planter, and practical insights on moving forward with faith when life feels overwhelming.

Naeem Fazal is the founding pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina—a vibrant, multiethnic, multigenerational church. Born and raised in Kuwait in a Muslim home, Naeem experienced a powerful supernatural conversion to Christianity shortly after moving to the United States. He’s the author of Ex-Muslim and his newest book Tomorrow Needs You, a compelling invitation to move from fear to faith. Naeem speaks globally on topics of hope, healing, and cultural connection.

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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📖 Tomorrow Needs You (Book)

🌍 Mosaic Church Charlotte

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