What if your greatest crisis became your deepest purpose?

In this powerful episode of Bible Chat Podcast, Bruce Feiler, the man who walked the Bible across 10,000 miles of deserts, war zones, and ancient lands, shares how to transform life’s biggest disruptions into meaning, strength, and legacy.
From teaching English in Japan, to juggling oranges in a traveling circus to facing a rare cancer that threatened to end his story, Bruce reveals the hidden map inside the Bible and the 7 tools he used to navigate life’s wildest transitions, tools backed by 500 real-life stories and now helping millions worldwide.

Whether you're facing a career shift, loss, burnout, or spiritual wandering, this is your roadmap through the wilderness.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

✅ Why the Bible isn’t only a book but a living MAP of human struggle and triumph
✅ How Bruce beat cancer at 43 and created the Council of Dads for his twin daughters
✅ The 3 phases of every lifequake
✅ The ABCs of Meaning: Agency, Belonging, Cause and how to rebalance them
✅ Why ritual is the antidote to loneliness, AI overload, and digital drift
✅ Bruce’s 3 life lessons from the circus, the desert, and the edge of death

Perfect for:

Anyone seeking purpose in chaos • Fans of Walking the Bible, The Council of Dads, Life Is in the Transitions • Spiritual seekers, entrepreneurs, parents, and change-makers

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A Time to Gather: How Ritual Created the World and How It Can Save Us (Spring 2026)
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome: A Circus Clown Meets the Bible
02:15 – Bruce’s Roots: Jewish in the South & the Birth of an “Experientialist”
05:40 – Japan, Viral Letters & Selling His First Book at 24
08:10 – Juggling Oranges on a Hill → Joining the Circus
12:30 – From Nashville Pews to Walking the Bible
17:45 – 10,000 Miles: Camels, Jeeps, War Zones & Mount Sinai
22:10 – The Bible Isn’t a Book — It’s a MAP
28:50 – The Sinai: Cold Nights, Noisy Sand & the Burning Bush… with a Fire Extinguisher
35:20 – Cancer at 43: “The Walking Man Who Couldn’t Walk”
40:00 – The Council of Dads: A Father’s Final Gift
46:15 – 3 Life Lessons from the Council
50:30 – Happy Families: Adapt, Talk, Play
55:10 – Life Is in the Transitions: 3–5 Life-Quakes, 5 Years Each
1:01:20 – The 3 Phases: Long Goodbye, Messy Middle, New Beginning
1:06:40 – The ABCs of Meaning: Agency, Belonging, Cause
1:12:00 – Ritual: The Cure for Loneliness & Digital Drift
1:18:50 – Legacy: Passing Down Treasure and Trauma
1:23:30 – A Word for Men: You Can’t Run from Emotions
1:26:00 – Final Charge: Be the Hero of Your Story

In this inspiring episode of the Bible Chat Podcast, host Alina sits down with Alexxa Gagner, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Denver Rescue Mission. With over 15 years of service, Alexxa shares the mission’s Christ-centered approach to serving those experiencing homelessness and poverty. Rooted in the core values of engaging mercifully, working holistically, speaking truthfully, and believing in miracles, Denver Rescue Mission transforms lives one person at a time. From providing shelter for up to 1,500 individuals nightly to offering addiction recovery programs and family support, Alexxa highlights stories of hope, like that of James, a blind man who found housing and renewed purpose through the mission’s services. Learn how you can get involved through volunteering, donating, or supporting their annual Turkey Drive. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of faith, compassion, and the power of miracles in action.

Key Quotes

• Alexxa Gagner on Core Values: “Engage mercifully, work holistically, speak truthfully, and believe in miracles... these are like our core values as an organization, how we live out our faith. God does miracles. He can heal people and be a part of our day-to-day.”
• On Compassion: “Viewing people just through a lens of love and through non-judgment... there’s a person, there’s a story, there’s a background, just like we all have.”
• On Impactful Interactions: “Even if they only come to us once for a meal and they feel that love... we feel like we’ve done our job.”
• On Approaching Homelessness: “Treat people with dignity... You can see Christ in them. Offer a smile, ask their name, or how you can pray for them.”
• Alina on Societal Roles: “In America, we think the highest role in our society is the president. But actually, that’s not true. It’s the citizen.”

How to Support

• Volunteer: Serve meals, tutor youth, or join unique opportunities like resume workshops or barber services at Denver Rescue Mission.
• Donate: Contribute to the annual Turkey Drive (goal: 15,000 turkeys) or provide essentials like furniture and housewarming boxes for those transitioning to permanent housing.
• Learn More: Visit Denver Rescue Mission’s website for volunteer details, donation needs, or to schedule a tour of their facilities.

Support & Learn More

• Denver Rescue Mission
• Open Soul Foundation Partners with DRM
• Connect with Alexxa on LinkedIn

Join us in supporting Denver Rescue Mission’s transformative work and download the Bible Chat app to continue your spiritual journey.