Breaking the Cycle: Caleb David’s Journey Through Abuse, Loss, and Rediscovering Faith and Purpose

In this powerful episode of Lessons From Living , Caleb David shares his remarkable journey from a childhood marked by spiritual abuse, violence, and a narcissistic father to becoming a compassionate leader dedicated to service. Caleb opens up about witnessing his mother being beaten, how his early spiritual formation was distorted by an abusive pastor-father, and the long path toward healing and reclaiming his faith. We explore how he broke free from the example he was shown, building resilience through business failure, the collapse of a marriage, and the deep work required to recover a healthy sense of identity. Caleb discusses why providing stability for his adopted Ethiopian children matters, how he rebuilt his understanding of God, and what motivates his lifelong commitment to service-oriented work. This conversation dives into: Overcoming childhood trauma and spiritual abuse Breaking generational patterns and choosing compassion Recovering from business and relationship failure Rehabilitating a damaged faith relationship The importance of stable community for children Why a service mindset thrives in both nonprofit and private sectors Encouraging others to give back—even when they doubt their value If you’re looking for a story of resilience, purpose, and the redemptive power of service, this episode will stay with you long after listening.

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Breaking the Cycle: Caleb David’s Journey Through Abuse, Loss, and Rediscovering Faith and Purpose is an episode from Lessons from Living by Beth Graham.

This episode is 01:00:10 long.

This episode was published on Dec 4, 2025.

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