<p>In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George chats with Jay Hewitt, a man who turned a terminal brain cancer diagnosis into a testament to faith and strength. Jay shares his story of receiving this life-altering news to crossing the finish line of the virtual Ironman World Championship. Despite facing surgery, radiation, and chemo, he chose to tackle a 140-mile race at his weakest moment, intending to show God&#39;s strength in his weakness and leave a legacy of faith for his young daughter, Hero. They talk about Jay&#39;s relentless year of training adjustments by fellow athletes and the immense community support that culminated in an emotional race day, from the Pacific Ocean to his very own front yard. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Rebecca and Jay chat about:</p> <ul> <li>Jay Hewitt&#39;s decision to compete in a 140-mile race during his recovery from brain surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.</li> <li>His motivation to show God&#39;s strength and to provide an inspiring example of faith for his daughter.</li> <li>The year and two months of preparation, including training for swimming, cycling, and running, and overcoming constant obstacles.</li> <li>Hewitt&#39;s collaboration with a college swimmer, a cyclist, and a breast cancer survivor who is an Ironman athlete to adjust his training program.</li> <li>Participating in the virtual Ironman World Championship due to the 2020 pandemic-related shutdowns of physical races.</li> <li>Planning and executing the race with the help of his church community and wife, including setting up a personalized race course.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Am-Weak-Strong-Building-Resilient/dp/0310367476/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jay+hewitt+i+am+weak+i+am+strong&qid=1707160259&s=amazon-devices&sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Order <em>I Am Weak I Am Strong</em></a> </p> <p><strong>Rebecca&#39;s Reads book for February:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Changer-Redeem-Create-Family/dp/1684262976/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CLQN3FDHHY5N&keywords=legacy+changer+kristen+hallinan&qid=1707160351&sprefix=legacy+changer+%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Legacy Changer: Heal the Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family</em></a> ___________________________________</p> <p>PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca&#39;s debut book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Thing-Six-Session-Gospel-Centered-Go-Getter/dp/0830784357?maas=maas_adg_2103B6F4ED6251966E12561736AD9B51_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…</p> <ul> <li><p>See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.</p> </li> <li><p>Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.</p> </li> <li><p>Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.</p> </li> <li><p>Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.</p> </li> <li><p>Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!</p> </li> </ul> <p>…then order today <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Thing-Six-Session-Gospel-Centered-Go-Getter/dp/0830784357?maas=maas_adg_2103B6F4ED6251966E12561736AD9B51_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p> <p>Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.</p> <p><em>After all, if not now…when?</em> </p> <p><br></p>

Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George

Rebecca George

306. A Terminal Brain Cancer Patient's Journey to an IRONMAN with Jay Hewitt

FEB 20, 202435 MIN
Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George

306. A Terminal Brain Cancer Patient's Journey to an IRONMAN with Jay Hewitt

FEB 20, 202435 MIN

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<p>In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George chats with Jay Hewitt, a man who turned a terminal brain cancer diagnosis into a testament to faith and strength. Jay shares his story of receiving this life-altering news to crossing the finish line of the virtual Ironman World Championship. Despite facing surgery, radiation, and chemo, he chose to tackle a 140-mile race at his weakest moment, intending to show God&#39;s strength in his weakness and leave a legacy of faith for his young daughter, Hero. They talk about Jay&#39;s relentless year of training adjustments by fellow athletes and the immense community support that culminated in an emotional race day, from the Pacific Ocean to his very own front yard. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Rebecca and Jay chat about:</p> <ul> <li>Jay Hewitt&#39;s decision to compete in a 140-mile race during his recovery from brain surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.</li> <li>His motivation to show God&#39;s strength and to provide an inspiring example of faith for his daughter.</li> <li>The year and two months of preparation, including training for swimming, cycling, and running, and overcoming constant obstacles.</li> <li>Hewitt&#39;s collaboration with a college swimmer, a cyclist, and a breast cancer survivor who is an Ironman athlete to adjust his training program.</li> <li>Participating in the virtual Ironman World Championship due to the 2020 pandemic-related shutdowns of physical races.</li> <li>Planning and executing the race with the help of his church community and wife, including setting up a personalized race course.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Am-Weak-Strong-Building-Resilient/dp/0310367476/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jay+hewitt+i+am+weak+i+am+strong&qid=1707160259&s=amazon-devices&sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Order <em>I Am Weak I Am Strong</em></a> </p> <p><strong>Rebecca&#39;s Reads book for February:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Changer-Redeem-Create-Family/dp/1684262976/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CLQN3FDHHY5N&keywords=legacy+changer+kristen+hallinan&qid=1707160351&sprefix=legacy+changer+%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Legacy Changer: Heal the Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family</em></a> ___________________________________</p> <p>PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca&#39;s debut book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Thing-Six-Session-Gospel-Centered-Go-Getter/dp/0830784357?maas=maas_adg_2103B6F4ED6251966E12561736AD9B51_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…</p> <ul> <li><p>See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.</p> </li> <li><p>Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.</p> </li> <li><p>Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.</p> </li> <li><p>Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.</p> </li> <li><p>Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!</p> </li> </ul> <p>…then order today <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Thing-Six-Session-Gospel-Centered-Go-Getter/dp/0830784357?maas=maas_adg_2103B6F4ED6251966E12561736AD9B51_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at the link here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p> <p>Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.</p> <p><em>After all, if not now…when?</em> </p> <p><br></p>