Feeling awkward with a purpose?
In this candid episode, host Bethany Joy (formerly Bethany Boring) shares how her pacemaker—and the resulting airport pat-downs—became unexpected divine appointments to connect with people and discover God’s fingerprints in her circumstances.

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• 00:00 – Welcome + intro to podcast & caregiving community

• 00:50 – Overview of this summer’s “physical challenges” series

• 01:45 – Introducing her pacemaker story—why it became necessary

• 03:30 – Surgery timing, location for pacemaker, and recovery

• 04:30 – The change: airport security, metal detectors & TSA pat-downs

• 06:00 – Learning to adjust to awkwardness—“That pat-down is rigged”

• 07:00 – TSA agent connection: cane tip mishap & meaningful conversation

• 09:00 – God turning awkward moments into relational opportunities

• 10:00 – Reminder: what looks like “Why me?” can be “Here I am”

• 11:00 – Low-key PSA: tape your cane tip!

• 11:30 – Final encouragement: stay curious, find God at security checks

• 12:00 – Wrap-up + invite to connect: stepoutandthrive.com

1. Awkward can be a ministry moment.
   That TSA pat-down doesn’t have to be embarrassing—it can be an opportunity to connect.

2. God’s timing is intentional—even in metal detectors.
   Your pacemaker isn’t a burden—it’s part of a story that can touch hearts.

3. Stay curious, not resigned.
   Instead of asking “Why me?”, lean in to see “What’s God doing here?”

Are you ready to embrace the God moments in your discomfort?

🎁 Download your FREE Interactive Appreciation Workbook at ThriveWithBethany.com and begin noticing His presence—no matter where you are.
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📩 Got a question or something you’d love me to unpack? Email: bethany@stepoutandthrive.com

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