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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, Jon Emery and Seth Rubin open up about the personal challenges they faced during their divorces and how they found resilience, growth, and purpose through the journey.</p><p>Jon shares the emotional path that led him to contribute his story to a remarkable book that’s not only inspiring readers but also raising funds for a meaningful cause. Discover how vulnerability, support, and storytelling helped both men navigate one of life’s toughest transitions.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest conversations that matter.</p><p> Buy Surrender to Rise King’s Edition book<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm1SMURUTWs5RW8zRkIza0pUMlVrUlhocUNRUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSENsekI1cTNKR1gxb0tQX2FXRzdhNk5YdUpveGNjdFktNVNPV0JyT0t1S2EwbFA0d08wS1VlQnozVGRVNEk5dHFjSTQwanlxbkVyRi1NZWw0eVJZbXpUVUlRekloNmlNUWNIbEtpQ0xOLXc4OEo0TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fncp%2Fpayment%2FGBSK5BZ5MJ77C&amp;v=TkF6zt7QzoM">https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GB...</a> </p><p>Learn more about Next Wave Ministries www.thenextwaveministries.org </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, Jon Emery and Seth Rubin open up about the personal challenges they faced during their divorces and how they found resilience, growth, and purpose through the journey.</p><p>Jon shares the emotional path that led him to contribute his story to a remarkable book that’s not only inspiring readers but also raising funds for a meaningful cause. Discover how vulnerability, support, and storytelling helped both men navigate one of life’s toughest transitions.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest conversations that matter.</p><p> Buy Surrender to Rise King’s Edition book<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm1SMURUTWs5RW8zRkIza0pUMlVrUlhocUNRUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSENsekI1cTNKR1gxb0tQX2FXRzdhNk5YdUpveGNjdFktNVNPV0JyT0t1S2EwbFA0d08wS1VlQnozVGRVNEk5dHFjSTQwanlxbkVyRi1NZWw0eVJZbXpUVUlRekloNmlNUWNIbEtpQ0xOLXc4OEo0TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fncp%2Fpayment%2FGBSK5BZ5MJ77C&amp;v=TkF6zt7QzoM">https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GB...</a> </p><p>Learn more about Next Wave Ministries www.thenextwaveministries.org </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, Jon Emery and Seth Rubin open up about the personal challenges they faced during their divorces and how they found resilience, growth, and purpose through the journey.</p><p>Jon shares the emotional path that led him to contribute his story to a remarkable book that’s not only inspiring readers but also raising funds for a meaningful cause. Discover how vulnerability, support, and storytelling helped both men navigate one of life’s toughest transitions.</p><p>Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest conversations that matter.</p><p> Buy Surrender to Rise King’s Edition book<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm1SMURUTWs5RW8zRkIza0pUMlVrUlhocUNRUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSENsekI1cTNKR1gxb0tQX2FXRzdhNk5YdUpveGNjdFktNVNPV0JyT0t1S2EwbFA0d08wS1VlQnozVGRVNEk5dHFjSTQwanlxbkVyRi1NZWw0eVJZbXpUVUlRekloNmlNUWNIbEtpQ0xOLXc4OEo0TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fncp%2Fpayment%2FGBSK5BZ5MJ77C&amp;v=TkF6zt7QzoM">https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GB...</a> </p><p>Learn more about Next Wave Ministries www.thenextwaveministries.org </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Imperfect Helping Hands, a podcast dedicated to embracing our imperfections, lifting one another up, and inspiring growth through shared human experience.</p><p>In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Seth Rubin, who opens up about the profound loss of his mother which was one of the toughest chapters of his life. Seth vulnerably shares his personal grieving process, the emotional challenges he faced, and how he found strength in community and connection.</p><p>Through organizations like 1 Million Cups, 1 Million Opportunities, Friends of Pete, and Imperfection is Beautiful, Seth discovered purpose beyond pain. His story is one of resilience, rebuilding, and ultimately rising above grief to walk a new, meaningful path.</p><p>Tune in to hear how healing, service, and authenticity helped Seth—and how it might help you or someone you love too.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Imperfect Helping Hands, a podcast dedicated to embracing our imperfections, lifting one another up, and inspiring growth through shared human experience.</p><p>In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Seth Rubin, who opens up about the profound loss of his mother which was one of the toughest chapters of his life. Seth vulnerably shares his personal grieving process, the emotional challenges he faced, and how he found strength in community and connection.</p><p>Through organizations like 1 Million Cups, 1 Million Opportunities, Friends of Pete, and Imperfection is Beautiful, Seth discovered purpose beyond pain. His story is one of resilience, rebuilding, and ultimately rising above grief to walk a new, meaningful path.</p><p>Tune in to hear how healing, service, and authenticity helped Seth—and how it might help you or someone you love too.</p>]]>
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