The One Day Closer Podcast with Jay Fassbender

Flare-Ups, Faith, and Final Thoughts — Season 4 Finale

In this season finale of One Day Closer, Jay shares a health update about a recent disease flare-up, reflects on his spiritual journey and the importance of living with an eternal perspective, and finishes the 10-part series on living a fulfilled life using biblical principles. He also thanks his caregivers, invites listener feedback on potential changes for next season, and encourages faith, hope, and community.

God’s Hand on the Journey: Triumphs, Tests, and Testimony

Host Jay shares a personal update after a technical setback, recounting recent highs and lows: a speaking trip to San Diego, overexertion and painful setbacks, and a triumphant return to the Metairie St. Patrick’s Day Parade.He reflects on his rare illness, a life‑saving pulmonary embolism, the fall that led to a correct diagnosis and recovery, and the ways God has guided him—earning recognition, global podcast reach, and roles with patient advocacy organizations.Jay closes with hope and a challenge to listeners to recognize God’s hand in their own lives and to live with faith and purpose.

From Broken Toe Studio to San Diego: Hope, Service & Scripture

Host Jay Fassbender announces the first annual Mobile Gulf Coast Walk & Roll for MMN/GBS awareness on October 3, 2026 in Daphne, Alabama, and asks for participants, sponsors, and donations.
He shares a personal MMN health and infusion update, upcoming speaking engagements including a Soleo Medical Management conference in San Diego and introduces a 30-day scripture challenge to reduce anxiety, grow faith and bring peace. 
Registration and contact information are provided for those who want to join, support, or invite Jay to speak. Email 
fassbenderjay@gmail.com

Living with MMN: Hope, Treatment, and Advocacy

In this episode Jay shares a personal update on his MMN (multifocal motor neuropathy) journey — from insurance and treatment wins to a restorative solo cruise and the physical challenges that follow. He explains MMN, common tests and treatments like IVIG, and the importance of plasma donors.Jay also calls for awareness during MMN Awareness Month, encourages support for the GBS CIDP Foundation, and offers hope, faith, and advocacy for others living with rare nerve disorders.

Carried Through: Trusting God in Life’s Trials

Host Jay shares a personal update on his recent bike crash and recovery, ongoing health challenges, and insurance hurdles, then reflects on lessons from his church series about taking ground and developing habits.The episode focuses on trusting God through trials—drawing on James and Joshua—to encourage listeners to remember God’s faithfulness, ask for prayer, and let challenges strengthen their faith.

New Year, Hard Lessons: Concussion, Loss, and Calling

Host Jay opens the year recounting a dramatic New Year’s bike crash that led to a concussion, then shares the recent loss of his daughter’s mother and the anniversary of a fallen nephew. Despite a difficult start to 2026, he reflects on gratitude, family reconciliation, and the fragility of life.In this episode (part 7 of a 10-part series), Jay encourages listeners to be good stewards of their time and talents, seek God to find their gifts, serve family and community, and choose happiness through faith. He closes with scripture from 1 Peter 4:8–10 and a call to live with purpose and trust in Jesus.

From Infusions to Faith: A Hopeful Christmas Reflection

Host Jay reflects on a challenging 2025, sharing personal health updates, gratitude for friends and family, and the miracles that sustained him.He recounts speaking engagements, plans to write his story in 2026, and offers a heartfelt Christmas message about faith, the true meaning of the season, and hope for the year ahead.

Grateful in the Valleys: A Thanksgiving of Faith and Hope

Host Jay reflects on Thanksgiving through the lens of his personal journey with illness, sharing gratitude for family, faith, medical caregivers, and simple daily blessings.He encourages listeners not to spend the holidays alone, to practice daily gratitude, and to trust in God's purpose while finding joy even amid grief.

Pursue Joy in God’s Presence — A One‑Week Worship Challenge

Episode 10: Jay shares a health update, recaps the Birmingham GBS/CIDP Walk & Roll, and reflects on finding true joy through a closer relationship with God.He issues a one‑week challenge to start each day with worship—scripture, prayer, or music—and encourages listeners to seek peace, gratitude, and purpose amid life’s struggles.

Embrace Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Poison

In this episode of the One Day Closer podcast, Jay opens with scripture and reflects on the power of forgiveness — forgiving others and forgiving yourself — as a path to healing and living fully in God’s plan. He shares personal stories about social media conflict, a heartfelt example of forgiveness at a memorial service, and encourages listeners to pray for the strength to forgive and to seek forgiveness when needed.Jay also discusses participating in an Out of the Darkness walk for suicide prevention, urges listeners to check on loved ones, and reminds everyone that faith in Jesus brings hope and healing.