Award-winning author Christian Hurst on why loneliness is the price of authenticity—and why true connection only happens after you pay it.

What does it take to run a marathon on all seven continents and the North Pole? For Dr. William Thomas, it was about much more than athleticism; it was a masterclass in overcoming the mental barriers that hold us all back. In this episode of The Author’s Voice with KAJ, we dive into the lessons from his book, Cross the Lines. Dr. Thomas started running at 42 and transformed his life, proving that the biggest obstacles aren't physical—they're the limits we place on ourselves.

What happens when life takes away everything you built — your career, your family, your sense of purpose? For Ryan T. Reichert, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, that question wasn’t theoretical. After 23 years of service, four combat deployments, and a transition into corporate America, he found himself at rock bottom — facing addiction, loss, and uncertainty. In his book, God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life , Ryan shares a raw and rede