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Freedom is not the finish line—restoration is the work that follows.

In this episode of the Resilient Fire Podcast, we move beyond escape and into what comes next. Drawing from SERE recovery principles and anchored in Psalm 40:2, Dave explores how God not only delivers us from captivity, but patiently restores our strength, stability, and confidence.

Recovery is often quieter than escape. It is slower. It feels vulnerable. But it is where lasting freedom is formed. God does not rush the healing process—He establishes our footing so we can stand firm when pressure returns.

Whether you’ve recently experienced deliverance or you’re still finding your balance after a hard season, this episode speaks to the sacred work of restoration and the faith required to trust God’s pace.

📖 Scripture Focus

Psalm 40:2
“He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”

🧭 Episode Themes

• Why escape is only the beginning—not the end
• The difference between freedom and wholeness
• Recovery as a necessary, God-ordained process
• What Psalm 40 teaches us about healing and stability
• Why restoration takes time—and why that’s good
• How God rebuilds trust, identity, and strength after captivity
• The role of patience, waiting, and dependence in recovery
• Why restored people become steady people

🪓 Key Takeaway

God did not rescue you just to leave you unsteady.
Restoration is not weakness—it is preparation.
The same God who lifts you out of the pit is faithful to establish your steps.

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