Cracked Open

The Beauty in the Breakdown - Cracked Open - Season 3 Episode 4:

The Beauty in the Breakdown:Sometimes life has a way of breaking us open.A heartbreak.A loss.A diagnosis.A betrayal.A season that doesn’t make sense.In this deeply personal episode of Cracked Open, Glen explores what happens when life strips away the masks we wear and forces us to confront who we really are underneath.Through stories of pain, perseverance, faith, and healing, we talk about how breakdowns often become the very place where transformation begins. We discuss the people who appear strong while secretly struggling, the lessons hidden inside suffering, and how God can use even our most difficult seasons to shape us into who we were meant to become.This episode explores the symbolism of the rose, the Japanese art of Kintsugi, the story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree, the importance of taking the first step when life feels overwhelming, and the hope that can still be found in the middle of brokenness.Because sometimes what feels like being buried is really being planted.And sometimes the breakdown isn’t the end of the story…It’s the beginning of the beauty.Music Featured:• “The Rose” – Bette Midler• “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” – Poison• “Bed of Roses” – Bon Jovi• “Broken Halos” – Chris Stapleton• "Scars in Heaven" - Casting Crowns. "Beautiful Things" - Benson Boone . "What a Cryin' shame" - The Mavericks(added songs by Raul Malo - Lead singer from the Mavericks) Music Video Playlist link:[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxSTzSEiZ2c&list=PLV8cdDvhl_vzqCW8QZE84ju1S7Twis_oj ]Legend Raul Malo final moments in hospital He knew his life was short[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NjF9qywvto ]Scriptures Referenced:• Psalm 34:18• Romans 8:28• 2 Corinthians 12:7-10• Isaiah 40:31• Jeremiah 29:11If this episode encouraged you, please consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review. You never know who may need to hear a message of hope today.#CrackedOpenPodcast #TheBeautyInTheBreakdown #Faith #Hope #Healing #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #OvercomingAdversity #BrokenButNotDestroyed #StillBelieving #GodsTiming #Restoration #HopeInTheRuins #PodcastLife

Don't Give Up When You Love Someone

🎙️ CRACKED OPEN — Season 3, Episode 3“Don’t Give Up When You Love Someone”This may be one of the most personal and emotionally honest episodes I’ve recorded yet.In this episode, I dive deep into what it really means to hold onto love while still continuing to move forward with your life. We talk about faith, divine intervention, soulmates, heartbreak, toxic rebounds, reconciliation, patience, growth, and the difficult balance between hope and self-respect.Sometimes love is beautiful. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes the people we love the most hurt us the deepest. But this episode isn’t just about heartbreak — it’s about understanding the difference between holding onto someone out of genuine love versus losing yourself while waiting for them.I share real-life stories, emotional reflections, lessons I’m learning in real time, and conversations about the kind of love that refuses to disappear even when life gets messy and complicated.We also talk about:❤️ The difference between true persistence and desperation❤️ Why some people reconnect years later❤️ Whether rebounds are distractions or new beginnings❤️ Faith, prayer, and trusting God’s timing❤️ Learning to grow instead of standing still❤️ The power of forgiveness and emotional maturity❤️ Loving deeply without losing your identityOne of the most powerful moments in this episode centers around a story about an elderly husband visiting his wife suffering from Alzheimer’s, and the unforgettable words:“She may not know who I am… but I know who she is.”That kind of love changes you.🎵 Music mentioned throughout this episode includes themes and inspiration from artists like:• Jason Mraz — “I Won’t Give Up”• Journey — “Faithfully”• Adele / Bob Dylan — “Make You Feel My Love”• John Mayer — “Waiting on the World to Change”• Leona Lewis — “Bleeding Love”[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FroZ0-mDf5o&list=PLV8cdDvhl_vxiWmc4mZBagp4Ot7VAVYDf ]Thank you to everybody continuing to support Cracked Open, share these episodes, and message me your own stories. The amount of people telling me these podcasts feel like a real-life series unfolding in real time truly means the world to me.If this episode speaks to your heart, share it with someone who may need to hear it.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.#CrackedOpen #Podcast #Season3 #DontGiveUp #Love #Relationships #Healing #MentalHealth #Faith #Growth #Heartbreak #Hope #RealTalk #SelfGrowth #Forgiveness #MovingForward #DivineIntervention #Soulmates #PodcastLife #Emotional

How to show someone you Love them - Cracked Open - Season 3 episode 2

Cracked Open - Season 3 episode 2: with Glen Nunes “How To Show Someone You Love Them.”This episode goes far beyond relationships and romance. It’s about presence. Loyalty. Boundaries. Sacrifice. Forgiveness. Consistency. The small details people never forget. The moments that quietly shape lives.We talk about:• why people often feel unloved even when love exists• how actions reveal truth louder than words ever can• protecting your spirit without becoming cold• carrying heartbreak, grief, and emotional exhaustion• the difference between holding on and truly loving wisely• how music, memory, family, friendship, and faith all connect to the way we experience loveThere are stories in this episode that hit deep. Stories about loss, devotion, forgiveness, reflection, and what it really means to show up for another human being while you still have the chance.Because love is not just what we feel internally.Love is what people repeatedly experience from us externally.If this episode speaks to you, share it with somebody who may need it tonight.🎙️ Cracked Open — Season 3 Episode 2“How To Show Someone You Love Them”#CrackedOpenPodcast #Season3 #HowToShowSomeoneYouLoveThem #MentalHealth #Faith #Healing #Relationships #SelfReflection #Love #HumanConnection #Brokenhearted #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #PodcastLife #ChristianPodcast #Motivation #Hope #MusicGives #GlenNunes #PodcastCommunity #Inspiration #LifeLessons #ProtectYourPeace #ActionsSpeakLouder #Forgiveness #Presence #Growth #KeepMovingForward #musicgiveslove #glennunesmusic #crackedopen

How to sat nice things - Cracked Open - Season 3 episode 1: How to say nice things

Cracked Open – Season 3, Episode 1:How to Say Nice ThingsLast season was about moving forward.This season is about how we move forward…starting with the way we speak.Because the truth is—being kind isn’t always easy.Sometimes we hold things in.Sometimes we assume people already know how we feel.Sometimes we wait……and sometimes we never get another chance.This episode is about the power of words—what we say, what we don’t say,and how both can stay with us longer than we expect.It’s about learning how to speak with intention,how to build people up,and how to stop carrying the weight of things left unsaid.Because your words matter more than you think.And someone in your life might need to hear something real…today.⸻🎧 In this episode:* Why it’s hard to say kind things (even when we feel them)* The weight of what we don’t say* How words can heal—or stay with someone in a different way* Simple ways to speak with intention and meaning* A reminder you may not get another chance⸻📖 Scriptures mentioned:* Proverbs 16:24* Ephesians 4:29* Proverbs 15:1* Colossians 4:6* Proverbs 12:18* Proverbs 18:8* James 3:9–10⸻🎯 Challenge:Say one real, meaningful thing to someone today.Don’t wait.⸻If this episode meant something to you,share it with someone who might need it.⸻🔥 #CrackedOpen#Season3#HowToSayNiceThings#SpeakLife#WordsMatter#ChooseKindness#FaithJourney#RealTalk#MentalHealthMatters#Encouragement#HealingWords#SayItNow#DontWait#BeIntentional#Growth#SelfReflection#Purpose#PodcastLife#Inspiration#KeepGoing

Forward - Cracked Open - Season 2 episode 20: Forward

Cracked Open – Episode 20: Forward (Season 2 Finale)Description:This is the final episode of Season 2.For the past two seasons, this podcast hasn’t just been conversations—it’s been real life, unfolding in real time. From heartbreak, betrayal, and depression… to faith, surrender, and growth… every episode has been part of a journey.This episode is a reflection on everything—what happened, what it meant, and what it taught me.But more importantly…This is about moving forward.Not staying stuck in the past.Not living in the rearview mirror.But stepping into what’s next with clarity, faith, and purpose.If you’ve been listening from the beginning, thank you.If this is your first episode, welcome.This is Forward.⸻📖 Scriptures for Reflection:* Matthew 5:4 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”* Isaiah 43:18-19 — “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”* Philippians 3:13-14 — Pressing forward* Proverbs 4:25-27 — Staying focused ahead* 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 — Comforting others through what we’ve endured⸻🎵 Finale Playlist:* “Thy Will” – Hillary Scott & The Scott Family[ https://youtu.be/Dp4WC_YZAuw?si=LrtpvEmcngLvrYot ]* “Do It Again” – Elevation Worship[ https://youtu.be/0B_lnQIITxU?si=Zhrn_V1Hzck_VVqT ]* “Made a Way” – Travis Greene[ https://youtu.be/lk3t-I--3fw?si=QiUNxyT089jFgj0o ]* "I'm Movinn' on" - Rascal Flatts[ https://youtu.be/fz1N8W8phec?si=TDBOBlFDrdAnIxI4 ]⸻This episode is for anyone who has been through something they didn’t understand…And is ready to take the next step anyway.⸻Follow, subscribe, and share if this helped you in any way.Cracked Open with Glen NunesSeason 2 Finale – Episode 20: Forward#crackedopen #podcast #glennunesmusic #musicgives #musicgiveslove #glennunes #podcastlife #crackedopenpodcast #healingjourney #personalgrowth #Movinforward #movingforward #movingforwardsharinganewexperience #movingforwardtogether