Ep 2: What If One Word Could Change Everything?

In this episode, Brad Hawkins and Jim Brangenberg dig deeper into The Power of OR—the small but transforming shift that helped Brad rebuild his life after a 24-hour collapse that nearly took everything from him. They revisit the moment Brad’s world came apart, the painful assumptions he carried into every room, and how the simple discipline of staying curious—rather than jumping to conclusions—became the turning point.

Brad shares how his old patterns of “instant conclusions” convinced him that people in his church hated him, that God had turned His back on him, and that every negative interaction confirmed what he already believed. The Power of OR interrupted that cycle, helping him ask new questions like “Or is there something I’m not seeing?”—a shift that ultimately restored relationships, confidence, and spiritual clarity.

Jim and Brad explore how OR reshapes leadership and business culture, especially when deeply held beliefs and past experiences quietly limit growth. They highlight how curiosity opens the door to innovation, builds healthier teams, and helps leaders avoid reactionary decisions.

The conversation also weaves through:
• How thoughts ignite emotions, which shape behavior and results
• Why changing internal beliefs is essential for business and personal breakthrough
• How OR mirrors biblical wisdom—especially Paul’s call to “renew your mind”
• The role of the Holy Spirit in slowing us down to hear truth
• A real-life moment when Brad chose OR with a rude barista—and watched God flip the entire exchange
• Why developing “OR muscles” requires community, humility, and honest feedback
• How OR applies not only to emotional triggers but also strategic opportunities in business

Brad and Jim close by inviting you to pay attention to your own moments of OR—the places where God might be opening a door you haven’t noticed yet. If this conversation stirred something in you or reminded you of a moment where curiosity changed everything, they’d love to hear your story and even explore it together on a future episode.

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