John Foppe was born without arms — and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

In this powerful episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, John shares how a childhood of trauma, tough love, and feeling different led to a life-changing mission trip to Haiti, a career in corporate motivation under Zig Ziglar, and the founding of Friends of the Forgotten — an organization connecting adults with disabilities to institutionalized children in the developing world.

John opened a can of Coke with his feet right in front of me. He eats salads with a fork. He’s been traveling internationally by himself for 35 years. As he says, “there are no unsolvable problems.”

We go deep on embracing your cross, the lies that hold us back, the theology of presence, contemplative prayer, and why suffering isn’t just redemptive—it’s worship.

This is the truth I think every single one of us needs to hear: your pain is not an accident. It’s a feature. It’s your connection to the crucified Christ.

I asked John: if I could snap my fingers and give you arms, would you take them? His answer floored me.

If you’ve ever felt disqualified, not enough, or like your pain has no purpose—this conversation will change that.

Check out Friends of the Forgotten.