Faith, Family, and the Fight for Purpose | How Trauma Becomes Calling
(00:00:00) The prophetic origin of the “Pain to Purpose” mission (00:03:00) Childhood trauma, eczema, and a healing moment of faith (00:12:30) Abandonment, identity, and the roots of insecurity (00:17:00) Rejection, resilience, and Merily’s sharp-edged loyalty (00:23:00) Family legacy, healing roles, and the Pompa partnership In this deeply personal premiere episode, Dr. Pompa is joined by his wife, Merily, to unveil thepowerful and often painful journey that led to the podcast’s creation. This conversation is notonly intimate but foundational. We wanted to deliver this episode first — not just because ofMerily’s unshakable faith, grit, and love, but to expose the bedrock of Dr. Pompa’s owntransformation and mission. Together, they trace the origins of “Pain to Purpose,” recountingtheir shared emotional battles with illness, abandonment, and spiritual reckoning.Listeners will come away with a renewed sense of the power of faith, the impact of earlywounds, and how unseen battles can shape visible destinies. This episode is essential listeningfor anyone who wants to understand the true heart behind the show and the message it willcarry moving forward.👉Follow Dr. Daniel PompaInstagramFacebookLinkedinTiktokTwitterWebsiteTL;DR (No Spoilers)A raw and faith-filled exploration of the Pompas’ early struggles and triumphs. This episodesets the emotional and spiritual tone for the entire show: vulnerability, belief, and foundationaltruth.