Episode 138 - The 42 Day Challenge

In Episode 138, Behka commemorates her son Josiah's birthday, who would have been 18. Josiah, born with a rare genetic disease, lived for only 42 days. Despite being told he wouldn't survive, Josiah showed a relentless will to live, leaving a lasting impact on the family. His 42 days were filled with lessons about life, death, pain, love, grief, and family bonds. To honor Josiah, Behka reissues the "42 Day Challenge," prompting listeners to reflect on how they are using their "big chance at life."

 

She then shifts to discuss finding one's "life's work," referencing Moses at the burning bush and the idea that God has a work for everyone. To guide this, she shares four principles from Elder John C. Pingree Jr.: (1) Focus on Others, (2) Discover and Develop Talents and Spiritual Gifts, (3) Make Use of Adversity, and (4) Rely on God. Behka suggests that listeners are likely already engaged in their life's work and encourages them to use the 42-day challenge for intentional recentering and motivation. The invitation is to choose something important and work at it relentlessly for 42 days.