Becky Sampson on Faith after Fallout
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Becky Sampson sits down with host Jethro Jones to trace the pivotal moments that shaped her faith, health, and purpose—from childhood shame and food addiction to an abusive first marriage, dramatic career pivots, and her mission-driven resolve to help others navigate divorce and self-worth through Christ. Over two and a half hours, Becky’s candor and resilience reveal how God weaves trials into a decade never to be forgotten.
Key Takeaways
- Shame → Hiding → Binge-Eating Loop – how a single childhood comment ignited years of self-sabotage and weight gain.
- Answering the Call – why Becky’s seemingly “undesirable” Idaho-Pocatello mission became a spiritual anchor.
- Cycles of Abuse & Accountability – candid reflections on being both victim and perpetrator in a toxic first marriage.
- From Radio Tears to Public Coaching – the leap that turned raw story-telling into a platform for service.
- Divorce Advocacy – founding OnlySubpoenas.com to guide others through complex, often hidden, legal and emotional battles.
- Temple Time & Self-Care – slowing down to let God recalibrate priorities amid relentless service.
- The Next Ten Years – Becky’s commitment to return annually and share how obedience shapes her unfolding story.
0:02:30 | Becky recalls her extroverted childhood and early “gusto.”
0:07:45 | The origin of shame → “stupid” label → food as comfort & secret binge-eating
0:15:05 | Deciding to serve an LDS mission when that was rare for young women.
0:22:05 | Receiving an unexpected call to the Idaho-Pocatello Mission—and its hidden purpose.
0:45:30 | Marriage #1: physical & emotional abuse, miscarriage surgeries, and the reinforcing “I deserve this” cycle.
0;59:30 | Spiritual wake-up in the Las Vegas Temple the day before starting a food-recovery program.
1:09:50 | First on-air breakdown: hosting a two-hour live radio show that launched public coaching.
1:29:50 | Maintaining goal weight while confronting external pressure and relapse fears.
1:37:10 | Filing for (second) divorce, learning legal strategy, and sensing God’s hand in timing.
2:00:58 | Birth of OnlySubpoenas.com—using detective skills to uncover hidden assets for clients.
2:10:05 | Setting boundaries: “I don’t need your permission to take care of myself.”
2:16:45 | Discovering a shared LDS backdrop with Jethro; looking ahead to yearly check-ins.
2:28:34 | Closing tears, gratitude, and blessing listeners to find Christ in their own trials.
Links & Resources
- Companion 10-Year Journal: ADNTBF.com / ADecadeNeverToBeForgotten.com
- Becky’s divorce-advocacy firm: OnlySubpoenas.com
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