The Knock Podcast

Episode 40 — Expect Miracles: Surviving a Heart Attack at 18 Hours Old | Edward Leber (Part 2)

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Edward Leber where he opens up about the reality of living with a severe heart condition and how a medical disqualification from the military redirected his path into engineering and endurance sports. This journey eventually sparked an incredible mission to run a half or full marathon in all 50 states alongside his father. But the physical hurdles are only a fraction of the story. Edward details a terrifying recent medical emergency: surviving a 2.5-hour episode of Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach) while fully conscious—a literal medical anomaly. This led to a new type of ICD device being implanted under his sternum just months after the birth of his daughter. Together, we dive deep into the unseen "war between the ears," wrestling with God's plan, dismantling subtle idols of self-reliance, and why we must fight the enemy's tactic of isolation by boldly sharing our testimonies. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/UcxI6dW8UMo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Episode 40 — Expect Miracles: Surviving a Heart Attack at 18 Hours Old | Edward Leber (Part 1)

Welcome back to The Knock Podcast. In Part 1 of this incredible testimony, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with a member of their own church home team, Edward Leber. Edward shares a story that completely defies medical logic, beginning with a heart attack at just 18 hours old. After being care-flighted to Dallas Children's Hospital and spending six weeks in the ICU, Edward was greenlit for a heart transplant. However, after contracting spinal meningitis, he was deemed too unhealthy to receive the new heart. In an amazing turn of events, his failing heart built its own "collaterals"—additional veins or arteries—to bypass the blockage, allowing him to heal and eventually go home without a single surgery. Beyond the medical anomaly, the guys dive deep into the emotional weight of medical anxiety, the power of his family's faithful mantra to "expect miracles," and the profound difference between shaking your fist at God to ask "why" versus rejoicing in the positive "why" of His blessings. This episode is a powerful reminder that while we may face physical limitations, God equips us to do exactly what we were created to do. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/XjE0Y3ODIWA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Episode 39 - The Myth of the "Perfect Christian" & The Battle for Purity | Brandon Johnson (Part 2)

After surviving a chaotic childhood and fighting a fierce battle for purity, Brandon Johnson faced a completely different kind of crucible: a heartbreaking valley that tested his faith to its absolute core. In Part 2 of this incredibly transparent interview, 2Rivers Associate Pastor Brandon Johnson continues his conversation with Bobby and Gerrad to discuss what happens when life completely falls apart and God's answer isn't the earthly miracle you desperately prayed for. Brandon opens up with raw vulnerability about the sudden loss of his sister to stage 4 cancer, the crushing weight of regret, and how easily grief can drive us toward unhealthy coping mechanisms. He breaks down the dangerous reality of spiritual isolation, the radical shift in perspective that allowed him to finally forgive his biological dad, and what it looks like to trust God's sovereignty when you're standing in the middle of the pain. Plus, Brandon explains why "preaching the gospel to yourself daily" is an absolute necessity for every believer to guard against legalism and remember their true identity. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/0rVdZkjl3NU Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Episode 39 - The Myth of the "Perfect Christian" & The Battle for Purity | Brandon Johnson (Part 1)

Growing up in a household plagued by addiction and domestic violence, Brandon Johnson realized early on that a "Christian family" label means nothing if the home is fundamentally broken. But instead of driving him away from faith, that dysfunction pushed him directly into the arms of God. In Part 1 of this incredibly transparent interview, 2Rivers Associate Pastor Brandon Johnson sits down with Bobby and Gerrad to dismantle the "country club" mentality of the modern church. Brandon shares his powerful journey from a teenager running toward God to entering full-time ministry, while openly discussing his darkest hidden struggle: a fierce, multi-year battle with lust and sexual temptation. He breaks down the "dead raccoon" analogy of hidden sin, the vast difference between instant deliverance and the grueling process of progressive healing, and why setting radical guardrails is the ultimate form of love and marital protection. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/Wj2kduXh2CE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Episode 38 - Why God Closes Doors & Choosing to Do Hard Things with Sully Luepke (Part 2)

What happens when God puts you in a physical "timeout"? After years of burying his struggles with bulimia, jealousy, and chasing validation, Sully Luepke found himself in a deep hole of his own making. Then, in 2023, his body completely broke down—forcing him to sit still and finally listen. In the raw and explosive conclusion of this two-part series, Sully opens up about the hidden battles that nearly destroyed him. He explains the terrifying reality of losing everything he loved, including his physical ability to run and train, as God forced him into a season of deep isolation to grab his attention. Sully details the grueling but beautiful process of rebuilding his life from the ground up: auditing out toxic relationships, leaning on community (including a pivotal wake-up call from Will Bates), and using the Ten Commandments as his ultimate baseline for a good life. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/BDFrPS1BFmY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...