What if the very thing you've been told is “wrong” with you is actually connected to the way God uniquely designed you?
In Season 5, Episode 10 of Room to Bloom, Julie Rebboah welcomes John “JR” Rennie from BrushFires Ministry for an inspiring conversation about finding your God-given purpose, discovering spiritual gifts, healing from past wounds, spiritual warfare, and experiencing lasting joy through obedience to God.
JR explains why being comes before doing and how living from an endless to-do list can steal our joy. He shares how understanding who God created you to be can help you recognize your gifts, step into your calling, and become more available to God's direction.
We also explore the connection between trauma and purpose. JR explains that deep trauma should be addressed with qualified trauma professionals, while discovering your God-given design and potential can help restore hope and give you a new perspective on your life.
One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the reminder that there is no expiration date on your calling. JR shares examples of people who discovered their purpose later in life—including someone in her 80s who began a prayer ministry that eventually reached people throughout the nation.
00:00 — Welcome: Finding lasting joy through God’s purpose
01:03 — JR’s story and the mission of BrushFires Ministry
01:34 — Being over doing: identity, obedience, and joy
03:55 — Discovering your gifts and calling
05:36 — Spiritual warfare and recognizing attacks on your purpose
08:06 — The A-T-P-I-I framework
09:10 — Trauma, healing, and reclaiming your calling
12:36 — Joy versus worldly happiness
15:47 — Faith, purpose, and no expiration date on your calling
17:21 — How to connect with BrushFires Ministry
18:24 — Closing remarks
JR introduces an acronym designed to help people recognize potential spiritual attacks:
Accusation • Temptation • Provocation • Intimidation • Insinuation
He explains that these experiences can influence our perceptions and provoke reactions rooted in fear, anger, or shame.
For anyone healing from childhood trauma or painful experiences, this episode offers an important reminder: your past does not have to define the rest of your story.
JR shares examples of people who had experienced addiction, homelessness, abuse, and other significant hardships but later discovered gifts for leadership, counseling, and helping others. Their experiences became part of the compassion and perspective they could bring to serving others.
As JR emphasizes, there is no expiration date on your purpose.
Hebrews 11:1 — “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Learn more about JR and BrushFires Ministry, explore their programs, and access their Spiritual Gifts Assessment:
https://www.brushfires-digital.com/
https://www.christiannervoussystemcoach.com
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What if the thing you thought disqualified you could become part of the very story God uses to help someone else?
Your story isn't over. Your purpose has no expiration date.
Disclaimer: Room to Bloom provides educational and inspirational content and is not a substitute for medical, mental health, trauma, or other professional care.
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