Many families fall victim to generational curses. These are points of dysfunction that infiltrate the fabric of a family and it's members. Although these curses can be powerful, we can break them. Today's guest, Jerry Dugan, shares his testimony and how he did just that. 

Jerry Dugan is the producer and co-host of Beyond the Rut Podcast, a weekly show that discusses the areas of faith, family, fitness, finances, and future possibility in the hopes of inspiring and equipping listeners to pursue the life they’ve always dreamed of living.

Jerry’s early life included experiencing divorce as a child growing up, witnessing his father’s attempts at suicide, and being bullied by his own extended family. He received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 27 years old when he returned from Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and left the Army. Jerry credits God with the resiliency and positive outlook he has on life. “He was there for me before I ever realized I needed Him!” Jerry says.

At the core of Jerry’s heart is to help people live authentic lives that leave a positive legacy with their families and within their communities, which is why he has worked as a Community Educator for a battered women’s shelter, served in his church’s men’s ministry, and worked for non-profit health systems as a learning and development consultant.

Interview Highlights

* Jerry defines generational curses.

* ”There was one year where divorce pretty much hit the entire Dugan family at the same time.” – Jerry Dugan

* Jerry shares the things people would not know just by looking at him.

* “I look up and my dad is holding a butcher knife to his chest...For about 3-4 months my brother and I were on suicide watch.” – Jerry Dugan

* Jeff shares how having such a sense of accountability and responsibility at a young age impacted his life.

* “I never quite fit in with normal.” – Jerry Dugan

* Jerry shares how the way he was treated by his family as a child impacted his desire to break the generational curses with his wife and children.

* “We start with loving each other. We followed it with loving them.” – Jerry Dugan

* Jerry talks about his journey to becoming a Christian.

* “God, if you’re real. You better replace me with someone who’s better than me.” – Jerry Dugan

* Jerry gives advice to those who want to break the generational curses in their families.

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