Host Jay reflects on a challenging 2025, sharing personal health updates, gratitude for friends and family, and the miracles that sustained him.
He recounts speaking engagements, plans to write his story in 2026, and offers a heartfelt Christmas message about faith, the true meaning of the season, and hope for the year ahead.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host Jay reflects on a challenging 2025, sharing personal health updates, gratitude for friends and family, and the miracles that sustained him.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He recounts speaking engagements, plans to write his story in 2026, and offers a heartfelt Christmas message about faith, the true meaning of the season, and hope for the year ahead.&lt;/p&gt;
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Host Jay reflects on a challenging 2025, sharing personal health updates, gratitude for friends and family, and the miracles that sustained him.He recounts speaking engagements, plans to write his story in 2026, and offers a heartfelt Christmas message about faith, the true meaning of the season, and hope for the year ahead.

From Infusions to Faith: A Hopeful Christmas Reflection

Host Jay reflects on Thanksgiving through the lens of his personal journey with illness, sharing gratitude for family, faith, medical caregivers, and simple daily blessings.
He encourages listeners not to spend the holidays alone, to practice daily gratitude, and to trust in God's purpose while finding joy even amid grief.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host Jay reflects on Thanksgiving through the lens of his personal journey with illness, sharing gratitude for family, faith, medical caregivers, and simple daily blessings.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He encourages listeners not to spend the holidays alone, to practice daily gratitude, and to trust in God's purpose while finding joy even amid grief.&lt;/p&gt;
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Host Jay reflects on Thanksgiving through the lens of his personal journey with illness, sharing gratitude for family, faith, medical caregivers, and simple daily blessings.He encourages listeners not to spend the holidays alone, to practice daily gratitude, and to trust in God's purpose while finding joy even amid grief.

Grateful in the Valleys: A Thanksgiving of Faith and Hope

Episode 10: Jay shares a health update, recaps the Birmingham GBS/CIDP Walk &amp; Roll, and reflects on finding true joy through a closer relationship with God.
He issues a one‑week challenge to start each day with worship—scripture, prayer, or music—and encourages listeners to seek peace, gratitude, and purpose amid life’s struggles.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Episode 10: Jay shares a health update, recaps the Birmingham GBS/CIDP Walk &amp;amp; Roll, and reflects on finding true joy through a closer relationship with God.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He issues a one‑week challenge to start each day with worship—scripture, prayer, or music—and encourages listeners to seek peace, gratitude, and purpose amid life’s struggles.&lt;/p&gt;
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Episode 10: Jay shares a health update, recaps the Birmingham GBS/CIDP Walk &amp; Roll, and reflects on finding true joy through a closer relationship with God.He issues a one‑week challenge to start each day with worship—scripture, prayer, or music—and encourages listeners to seek peace, gratitude, and purpose amid life’s struggles.

Pursue Joy in God’s Presence — A One‑Week Worship Challenge

In this episode of the One Day Closer podcast, Jay opens with scripture and reflects on the power of forgiveness — forgiving others and forgiving yourself — as a path to healing and living fully in God’s plan. He shares personal stories about social media conflict, a heartfelt example of forgiveness at a memorial service, and encourages listeners to pray for the strength to forgive and to seek forgiveness when needed.
Jay also discusses participating in an Out of the Darkness walk for suicide prevention, urges listeners to check on loved ones, and reminds everyone that faith in Jesus brings hope and healing.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the One Day Closer podcast, Jay opens with scripture and reflects on the power of forgiveness — forgiving others and forgiving yourself — as a path to healing and living fully in God’s plan. He shares personal stories about social media conflict, a heartfelt example of forgiveness at a memorial service, and encourages listeners to pray for the strength to forgive and to seek forgiveness when needed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jay also discusses participating in an Out of the Darkness walk for suicide prevention, urges listeners to check on loved ones, and reminds everyone that faith in Jesus brings hope and healing.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of the One Day Closer podcast, Jay opens with scripture and reflects on the power of forgiveness — forgiving others and forgiving yourself — as a path to healing and living fully in God’s plan. He shares personal stories about social media conflict, a heartfelt example of forgiveness at a memorial service, and encourages listeners to pray for the strength to forgive and to seek forgiveness when needed.Jay also discusses participating in an Out of the Darkness walk for suicide prevention, urges listeners to check on loved ones, and reminds everyone that faith in Jesus brings hope and healing.

Embrace Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Poison

Host Jay celebrates the podcast's two-year anniversary with heartfelt gratitude, shares a memorable visit to the Evergreen Aviation Museum to see the Spruce Goose, and reflects on his 58th birthday and baptism service.
He recounts a local radio appearance, announces his new role as liaison for the GBS CIDP Foundation on the Gulf Coast, and discusses serving others through faith and community.
Jay closes with a clear message about choosing happiness, forgiveness, and living a life guided by faith in Jesus.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Host Jay celebrates the podcast's two-year anniversary with heartfelt gratitude, shares a memorable visit to the Evergreen Aviation Museum to see the Spruce Goose, and reflects on his 58th birthday and baptism service.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;He recounts a local radio appearance, announces his new role as liaison for the GBS CIDP Foundation on the Gulf Coast, and discusses serving others through faith and community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jay closes with a clear message about choosing happiness, forgiveness, and living a life guided by faith in Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;
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Host Jay celebrates the podcast's two-year anniversary with heartfelt gratitude, shares a memorable visit to the Evergreen Aviation Museum to see the Spruce Goose, and reflects on his 58th birthday and baptism service.
He recounts a local radio appearance, announces his new role as liaison for the GBS CIDP Foundation on the Gulf Coast, and discusses serving others through faith and community.
Jay closes with a clear message about choosing happiness, forgiveness, and living a life guided by faith in Jesus.

Two-Year Anniversary: Gratitude, Faith, and a Spruce Goose Encounter

Welcome to the One Day Closer Podcast, my name is Jay. This podcast discusses my illness and my journey from completely healthy to being a complete quadriplegic and back but more importantly how Faith in Jesus and the power of positive thinking can change your life and path you take. I ask that you join me.

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