The 41 Life

David and Devin Hess
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Major League Baseball, small business owner, cancer journey, marriage, faith, and life. We are David and Devin Hess and this has been some of our story so far that we can't wait to share with you! Join us on The 41 Life as we talk about our experiences and dive into what we've learned through them, plus have a little fun and jokes along the way.

  1. Episode 15: Three Years Later

    01/21/2025

    Episode 15: Three Years Later

    In this episode, we pick up after a little break at the fall of 2023 when we avoided the major surgery (again!) and lead all the way up to current day in January 2025. We talk about the experiences over the last year and how God was with us through the ups and downs of that time. We dive into the mental and physical toll of the journey, but finish with some very exciting recent news and the plans for The 41 Life going forward! Keywords: cancer journey, faith, healing, chemotherapy, radiation, mental health, community support, emotional struggles, challenges, surrender, hope, victory Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Back 02:09 Fall 2023 06:05 Radiation and Winter 2023 09:29 Spring 2024 12:52 Walking Through the Fire 18:17 Post Radiation Scan 24:57 Chemo Round 4 43:27 Post Chemo Scan and Results 51:30 Future Directions

    56 min
  2. Episode 14: Lost and Found

    12/17/2024

    Episode 14: Lost and Found

    In this episode, we reflect on the past year and share some of our experiences of healing, joy, and faith amidst challenges. We discuss the importance of staying rooted in God's truth, a little bit of holiday season celebration, and recognizing God's presence in both the big and small moments of life. The conversation emphasizes the significance of relationships, the balance of joy and fear, and the need for stillness to hear God's voice. As we wrap up the year, we are so grateful for the support we've received and look forward to the new year with much hope and excitement! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:12 Joy and God's Presence 07:30 Ultimate Victory 15:29 Sunglasses Story (He Cares) 24:17 Importance of Being Still 35:32 Praise Him in the Good and Bad 44:34 Small Update and Thank You Keywords: faith, victory, healing, joy, praise, God's presence, relationship, adversity, Christmas, New Year, trust, peace, stillness, calm

    49 min
  3. Episode 13: Change of Plans

    12/10/2024

    Episode 13: Change of Plans

    Episode 13... Lucky or unlucky? You tell us! In this episode we talk about the change of surgery plans and everything that came after that. We talk about the wild turn of events that led to a different surgical plan and we also discuss the procedure itself, some post op memories we had, and the follow up plan from surgery and how it unfolded. Make sure to comment and give us some ideas of what you'd like to hear after we wrap up the journey we've had so far! Maybe some guests? Specific topics? You tell us! Keywords: surgery, cancer, recovery, luck, holidays, chemotherapy, emotions, family, health, resilience Chapters: 00:00 Intro 06:33 Change of Plans 12:30 Double Lung Surgery 17:53 Post Op Memories 38:25 Into the Fall of 2023

    47 min
  4. Episode 12: Odds Stacked Against Us

    12/03/2024

    Episode 12: Odds Stacked Against Us

    This week we share a bit of our Thanksgiving and Black Friday fun and pick up where we left off last week after the seizure. In this episode we talk about finding out the new type of cancer that was causing major questions, surgery options that came from that, the mentality that has helped David fight against the odds, and some spiritual experiences you will definitely want to hear at the end! Keywords: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, health, cancer, surgery, community support, faith, resilience, family, diagnosis Chapters: 00:00 Thanksgiving Reflections and Black Friday Buzz 04:16 Hospital and Scan Recap 06:16 Well... Now What? 11:09 Hold Up, He Has What?! 14:32 Mentality and 1% Mindset 20:09 Next Steps and Surgery Outlook 28:17 Prayer and Vision Experiences

    40 min
  5. Episode 11: Here We Go Again

    11/19/2024

    Episode 11: Here We Go Again

    Hey everyone, welcome to another week of The 41 Life! In this episode we start out with a little conversation about Christmas and some Table Topics. Then we roll into a recap of the journey up to this episode and pick up where we left off when we got a scan result that didn't turn out the way we hoped it would. After that we give a short lead up into the rough second round of treatment, which led to a seizure, and give a behind the scenes look into what life was like during that time as well as our experiences during the seizure itself. About halfway into the episode there's a snippet of good news about the most recent scan results, so be sure to listen in on that! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Spirit 07:59 The Story So Far (Recap) 12:51 The Scan and Second Biopsy 19:56 Good News From Most Recent Scan! 21:08 Christmas 2022 and Treatment Round 2 31:51 The Seizure Keywords: Christmas, personal growth, illness, recovery, podcast, holiday spirit, reflections, cancer journey, treatment, resilience

    51 min
  6. Episode 10: Ride the Wave

    11/12/2024

    Episode 10: Ride the Wave

    We've hit double digits! In this episode we talk about a lot of processing we've done through this journey. This covers quite a few topics but we hone in on the challenges of potential effects (infertility) from treatment, sifting through faith and God's character in difficult times, and finding ways to manage these circumstances and grief well. These are things we know many people are dealing with as well as us, so we hope this is an episode that brings hope and encouragement as we all go through these things together! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Episode 10 06:23 Weekly Recap 09:01 Questions, Challenges, and Grief 18:37 Addressing Adversities and False Narratives 33:40 Faith Through These Times Keywords: podcast, grief, therapy, infertility, minor league baseball, emotional health, spirituality, mental health, personal growth, community support, life challenges, faith, trust, suffering, redemption, goodness, obedience, grief, healing

    1h 1m
  7. Episode 9: John Means

    11/05/2024

    Episode 9: John Means

    In this episode, David interviews John Means, a professional baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, discussing his journey from a small-town kid to an MLB All-Star. They delve into John's baseball career, personal challenges, and the impact of faith on his life. The conversation covers his early life, minor league experiences, major league debut, and the challenges of injuries, including Tommy John surgery. John shares insights on family, faith, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 06:27 John's Background 15:23 Minor League Ups and Downs 20:38 MLB Debut and Offseason Adjustment 26:42 2019 All-Star and Rookie of the Year Finalist Experience 32:30 A Difficult Second Half of the Season 36:20 Using Difficult Times to Grow 42:01 A Memorable Beginning to the 2021 Season 47:49 Surgery and Recovery 55:48 Final Questions Keywords: John Means, MLB, Baltimore, Baltimore Orioles, rehab, Tommy John, All-Star, personal growth, faith, baseball journey, injury recovery, family

    1h 5m
  8. Episode 8: Are We In The Clear Now?

    10/29/2024

    Episode 8: Are We In The Clear Now?

    Another week, another episode! This episode we give a weekly highlight, discuss the ups and downs of the 2022 spring training and season, and lay out what the rest of that 2022 year looked like. Stay tuned for more info in the upcoming weeks about some exciting guests as well! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Week Highlight 08:07 Spring Training and Long Distance 16:21 Challenges of Being Back in Baseball 23:10 Back to Durham... Again! 28:30 One Tough Birthday 34:36 Rest and Refocusing Keywords: cancer recovery, personal growth, The Office reunion, spring training, emotional journey, life challenges, resilience, relationships, podcast, personal stories

    42 min
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Major League Baseball, small business owner, cancer journey, marriage, faith, and life. We are David and Devin Hess and this has been some of our story so far that we can't wait to share with you! Join us on The 41 Life as we talk about our experiences and dive into what we've learned through them, plus have a little fun and jokes along the way.

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  • Creator
    David and Devin Hess
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16