In this heartfelt episode of Elevate Your Call to Service, Mike and Cathy get personal after a family scare—a jolting call about a car accident that reminds them of how quickly life can change. From that moment of fear and gratitude, they pivot into a deeper conversation on spiritual wellness and faith as essential elements of resilience in law enforcement and first responder life.

Mike shares key takeaways from his recent FBI National Academy Comprehensive Wellness and Resilience certification, reinforcing his long-held belief that true wellness extends beyond the physical and mental, deeply encompassing the spiritual. Together, the hosts explore faith as a vital dimension of wellness, discussing practical ways officers and their families can begin to explore who God is, what faith offers, and how curiosity itself can be a first step toward peace.

Listeners will learn:

Why spiritual health supports resilience for leaders, officers, and their families

How to take ten quiet minutes to reflect on what’s truly guiding your life

Why asking “Who or what is big enough to carry what I’m carrying?” can change everything

Simple first steps to explore faith, including reading the Book of John, Psalms, or Proverbs

How even small spiritual habits can align your purpose, calm your spirit, and renew your motivation to serve

Cathy closes the episode with an encouraging challenge: pause, reflect, and take that first step toward spirituality. You might just find that faith is the next layer of strength and wellness you didn’t know you needed.

View our show notes at www.leleaders.com/elevate