Episode 3: Faith, Pain & Purpose with Devon Franklin
John O’Leary welcomes Devon Franklin—producer, preacher, and “Nurse Roy” from Soul on Fire—for a powerful talk on purpose, pain, and saying yes.
Hi there,
This week, John sits down with Devon Franklin—producer, preacher, and actor portraying Nurse Roy in Soul on Fire. Together, they share how God uses pain, purpose, and people to bring healing.
At nine years old, John was burned on 100% of his body. He chose to take God’s hand and fight. Years later, Devon stepped into the role of the nurse who helped him walk again—both physically and spiritually. Their conversation reveals how faith works through every season of life.
What You’ll Hear in Episode 3
Faith that fights: John’s decision as a child to take God’s hand—and how a second surrender at 28 changed his life.
Everyday heroes: Why Devon said yes to playing Nurse Roy—a “miracle facilitator” who refused to pander to pain.
Identity over achievement: How chasing perfection can hollow us out—and how to become comfortable simply being.
Don’t suppress it: “Anything we suppress, we empower.” How acknowledging pain leads to real healing.
Prepare for what you pray for: Living like you actually expect God to move.
“Pain isn’t the problem—pain points to the problem. If you follow what it’s pointing to, you’ll find the solution.”