In this Brotherhood Brief, Joey shares his story of walking through cancer and how it shaped him into a servant leader. He opens up about letting go of control, finding faith in prayer, and discovering purpose in hardship.

Includes Matthew 20:26 (“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant”).

Tune in to hear a preview of Episode 13 where Joey goes deeper into his cancer journey, including the moment he feared he might lose his arm.

🔗 Links from this episode:

• Episode 13 next week – deeper dive into Joey’s journey

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• Joey’s site: https://joeykoontz.com

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Thanks for walking with us. Stick around for Episode 13.

In this continuation of our gratitude series, we delve deeper into the transformative power of thankfulness in our daily lives. From personal anecdotes to practical exercises, discover how intentional gratitude can reshape your relationships, mindset, and spiritual journey.

Key Highlights:

• The importance of expressing appreciation in relationships

• Implementing gratitude anchors and visual reminders

• Embracing gratitude during challenging times

• Engaging in family practices like the photo-a-day challenge

• Addressing common misconceptions about gratitude

• Reflecting on personal growth and past experiences

• Practical exercises to cultivate daily gratitude

Bible Verse:

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Resources & Mentions:

• ScreamFree Parenting by Hal Edward Runkel:

• ScreamFree Marriage by Hal Edward Runkel:

• Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf:

• From Life Sentence to Life’s Purpose with Damon West on The Ed Mylett Show:

Connect with Us:

• Brotherhood Forged: linktr.ee/brotherhoodforged

• Joey Koontz: joeykoontz.com

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If this episode touched your heart or sparked a new perspective, we’d love to hear from you. Share your reflections, questions, or stories with us at brotherhoodforged@gmail.com. Remember to rate and review our podcast to help us reach more listeners on their journey of faith and growth.

In this special milestone episode, Joey and Paul reflect on their podcast journey so far and dive deep into what it means to choose the right people in your life. They discuss the power of real brotherhood, honest feedback, and how to evaluate your circle using Proverbs 27:17—“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

This episode will challenge you to think about the people closest to you. Are they helping you grow or keeping you comfortable? Are they lifting you up or holding you back?

🎧 Listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs this message.

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