15 episodes
Awake with JMak Jason Makaroff
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 30 Ratings
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No one gets to choose how long they live; but we all get a choice in how we live. This is a story about hope that will make you look at each day differently. Jason Makaroff, JMak, is 47 years old with a wife and two beautiful kids. In May of 2021, he was told he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer. To most, this would feel like a death sentence. Jason says it's bringing him to life. He refuses to operate on timelines or statistics. JMak is focused on making the most of the time he's given. Follow along as he fights cancer, faces his fears, and taps into a faith he didn't know was in him.
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Laura in Lima Pt. 2
JMak's wife Laura had an incredible trip to Lima over Easter weekend. In part 2 of this podcast, Laura talks about the significance of Lima in JMak's life, and we share a special announcement with you.
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Laura in Lima Pt. 1
Easter represents new life, and that's what JMak's wife Laura is experiencing. In this episode, Laura goes back to Lima to visit with the people who meant so much to JMak and to let them know that JMak's legacy is alive and will continue to move forward.
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Love Connection
Laura updates us on how she and the kids are doing, gives some exciting details about an event she is planning to honor JMak, and thanks those who have taken the time to reach out to her over the past month.
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Launching into Eternity
Earlier this week, JMak launched into eternity surrounded by friends and family. He taught us so much over the past eight months, and even though he was the one diagnosed with a terminal illness, he demonstrated to all of us what it really means to live. In this episode, we'll hear from three members of JMak's "launch" team - his wife, his coach, and his best friend.
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The Kids
Up to this point, we have heard from many people who love JMak. But now, it's time to hear from two of the most important - his boys. In this episode, 11-year old Timothy and 9-year old Jonathan tell us what they love about their dad, the things they have learned from him, and share some of the beautiful memories they have made over the years.
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JMak's Decision Pt. 2
In a heartfelt episode, JMak's wife Laura talks about their decision to discontinue chemotherapy, and she updates us on how the kids are handling JMak's diagnosis.
Customer Reviews
So worth every minute
Thank you. Thank you, Jason, for living out loud. I admire your faith. It challenges and inspires me all at the same time.
An absolute must listen
Jason loves his kids, his wife, and one of his personal heroes Bruce Lee. And if you listen to this podcast, you can’t help but love Jason. He is endearing, funny, and real. Jason is facing stage 4 cancer and yet, he is the one encouraging those around him. You simply need to get to know Jason and his dream team, including his incredible wife, Laura. I can’t help but think of them and their perspective in my own life each day. It’s making my life better and I know it can do the same for you. Listen, laugh, and be ready to shed a few tears.
Inspiring
Jason is Amazing, personable and down to earth. You feel his heart for the people around him and most of all for god and how much he means to Jason. So inspiring to hear about his perspective. I know this will touch many right where they’re at. It did me. Appreciate his real ness and courage to share his life with us. Beautiful.