Episode 234: Resilience in Action: Turning Setbacks Into Service and Purpose and Brilliance, with Bishop Kevin Foreman

“Faith isn’t just believing for something—it’s believing through something. Real faith is resilient faith.”

~ Bishop Kevin Foreman, "The People's Bishop," Founder of Harvest Church, Author of Sins of the Fathers, Evolutionaries and History Makers

 

What if every challenge was an invitation to grow closer to your purpose?

Collectively, the world isn't in the best shape right now. Challenges abound, both on global and individual fronts. Yet Bishop Kevin Foreman reminds us that these are precisely the opportunities that allow us to build our resilience through faith and service, to help us rise from our lowest moments, guiding us to uncover brilliance even in the darkest times.

Known as "the people's bishop," Bishop Foreman encourages us to turn to faith as a guide when times seem bleak, especially when there are no obvious solutions to problems. Bishop Foreman sees faith as the foundation of resilience, reminding us that resilience isn’t passive endurance—it’s active faith, where we learn to trust in something bigger than ourselves even when the outcome is uncertain. Through his words, we’re reminded that strength is born not from having all the answers, but from the belief that every challenge carries meaning and movement toward something greater.

As founder of Harvest Church and author of several books, Bishop Foreman has made service a  hallmark of his work. He notes that rising isn’t about climbing higher for ourselves—it’s about lifting others as we go. That’s the heart of being Brilliantly Resilient--using our transferable strengths to build community and impact. As we serve through struggle, we demonstrate how resilience becomes richer when it’s shared, creating a ripple effect of empowerment and hope.

As Bishop Foreman reflects on pain, purpose, and light, we're reminded that brilliance isn’t about perfection—it’s about allowing our faith, scars, and growth to illuminate the path for others. When we share our stories and serve from our healed places, we not only rise—we shine.

Learn more about Bishop Foreman here, and tune into this week's episode of the Brilliantly Resilient podcast for more of his wisdom. Be sure to listen for these additional bits of brilliance:

 

• “Faith isn’t just believing for something—it’s believing through something. Real faith is resilient faith.”
• “You can’t rise without serving. The higher you go, the more people you’re called to lift with you.”
• “If you want to be a light in the dark, you have to first walk through the darkness yourself.”
• “Resilience doesn’t mean pretending everything’s okay—it means trusting that even this will work together for your good.”
• “Don’t curse the season you’re in. Every challenge is a setup for your next elevation.”
• “You discover brilliance when you realize that your story isn’t just yours—it’s someone else’s survival guide.”
• “God doesn’t waste pain. Every trial has purpose, and every scar shines light.”
• “Your brilliance is revealed when your faith produces fruit that feeds others.”
•  “I literally say that on a daily basis, I am shalom, nothing is missing, nothing is broken, nothing is lacking, all is well.
• “I am a light… You are a light. Whatever area you're in, you are a light. And being a light for other people makes it so much easier for you to be resilient.”
• "We are constantly evolving… Some areas you're flying… some areas you're in the cocoon… No matter what, you’re evolving. But the principle? Keep it moving."

 

Thank you, Bishop Foreman, for sharing your light. 

Let's be Brilliantly Resilient together!

XO,

Mary Fran