Gift of Life

• Gift of Life 86 The Organ Transplant Podcast

  This week on Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast, BJ sits down with Kathy Anderson, a true pioneer in the transplant community. Kathy received her life-saving heart transplant over 38 years ago, making her one of the longest-living heart recipients around. Her story begins at just 20 years old, when she was pregnant with twin daughters. What should have been the happiest time of her life quickly turned frightening when a prescribed medication caused severe and lasting damage to her heart. Suddenly, Kathy found herself in the hospital, dependent on an LVAD to stay alive—all while caring for newborn twins. Now, nearly four decades later, Kathy shares her incredible journey of resilience, faith, and family. She tells BJ how she’s planning something big when she reaches her 40-year transplant anniversary—a celebration worthy of the miracle she’s living every day. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by organ transplantation or searching for a reminder of the strength of the human spirit. Let’s Stay Connected: Email: [email protected] Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast Listen & Share: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife BJ Odom’s book More Parts Than A Chicken Nugget Grab your copy today: https://a.co/d/gNgC9jO Available in paperback & eBook! If this episode touched your heart, help us spread the message: Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with family and friends. Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings. Thank you for being part of our life-giving community.

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• Gift of Life 85 The Organ Transplant Podcast

  This week, we meet Wayne Adam Greer — a husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and author whose faith and resilience carried him through one of life’s biggest challenges. Wayne’s journey began with what seemed like nothing more than a stubborn cold that just wouldn’t go away. After weeks of no improvement, he headed to the ER expecting a simple diagnosis like bronchitis — but instead, doctors discovered he was in congestive heart failure. Within three months, his condition worsened to cardiomyopathy, but through medication and care, his heart stabilized, allowing him to enjoy 17 more blessed years. Then, the unthinkable happened — his heart began to fail again. Facing the ultimate test of faith, Wayne would go on to receive a life-saving heart transplant, giving him not just more time, but a renewed purpose to share his story and inspire others. Let’s Stay Connected: Email: [email protected] Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast Listen & Share: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife BJ Odom’s Memoir More Parts Than A Chicken Nugget Grab your copy today: https://a.co/d/gNgC9jO Available in paperback & eBook on Amazon. If this episode touched your heart, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with family and friends. Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings. Thank you for being part of our life-giving community.

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• Gift of Life 84 The Organ Transplant Podcast

  This episode will leave you speechless. Meet Chris Goff, a man whose life changed in a single week. One moment, he walked into the emergency room—just hoping for answers—and the next, he was fighting for his life. Within days, Chris’s heart gave out, and he was placed on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)—a machine that literally worked as his heart and lungs—keeping him alive until a donor heart could be found. And then, the miracle happened… just one week later. You’ll hear Chris share the raw, emotional details of what it’s like to be shocked without sedation, to face death head-on, and to hold on to hope even when everything seems impossible. His courage, gratitude, and faith shine through every moment of his story. This is not just a medical miracle—it’s a testament to the power of organ donation and the strength of the human spirit. Let’s Stay Connected: Email: [email protected] Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast Listen & Share: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife BJ Odom’s Book – More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget Grab your copy today: https://a.co/d/gNgC9jO Available in paperback & eBook If this episode touched your heart, help us spread the message: Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with family and friends. Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings. Thank you for being part of our life-giving community.

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• Gift of Life 83 The Organ Transplant Podcast

  In this moving episode, BJ Odom sits down with Brian Pitts, whose journey through heart disease and transplant is both harrowing and inspiring. Like so many others, Brian had no idea he was living with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)—until one life-changing day at a family wedding when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. After being rushed to the hospital, Brian’s short-term memory was deeply affected—he found himself repeatedly asking, “Why am I here?” Doctors inserted a defibrillator to stabilize his heart, beginning a long and difficult road to recovery. Eventually, Brian received his life-saving heart transplant, and today, he embraces each day as a gift. Now, with renewed strength and gratitude, Brian dreams of one day sailing around the world—a powerful reminder that second chances aren’t just about survival, but about living life to the fullest. Brian Pitts links YouTube Page @DonateLifeBoat Heart Transplant Support on facebook Let’s Stay Connected Email: [email protected] Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast Listen & Share: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife Featured in This Episode BJ Odom’s inspiring memoir: More Parts Than A Chicken Nugget A Story of Survival, Second Chances, and the Family That Held Me Together Grab your copy today: https://a.co/d/gNgC9jO Available in paperback & eBook on Amazon If Brian’s story touched your heart, please help us spread the message of hope and organ donation awareness: Subscribe and leave a 5-star review Share this episode with friends and family Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings.

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• Gift of Life 82 The Organ Transplant Podcast

  This week, BJ sits down with Tim Andrews, a true pioneer in the transplant world and an inspiration to anyone who believes in the power of science and second chances. Tim made medical history as the longest-living person with a pig kidney transplant, thriving for nine incredible months before the organ was removed. His story reads like science fiction — but it’s 100% real. Now, Tim is once again waiting for a miracle: a living kidney donor. Despite being back on dialysis, his spirit remains strong, his humor intact, and his message clear — hope and innovation can change lives. If you or someone you know would like to see if you can help Tim, please visit the Mass General Hospital website at www.massgeneral.org for more information. Tim’s blood type: O positive. Let’s find Tim a kidney and keep this incredible story going. Let’s Stay Connected: Email: [email protected] Website: www.giftoflifepodcast.com Facebook: Gift of Life – The Organ Transplant Podcast Listen & Share: https://lnk.to/GiftofLife BJ Odom’s Book More Parts Than A Chicken Nugget A story of survival, second chances, and the family that held it all together. Grab your copy today: https://a.co/d/gNgC9jO Available in paperback & eBook on Amazon. If this episode moved you, help us spread the message. Subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Share this episode with your family and friends. Together, we’re raising awareness, honoring donors, and celebrating new beginnings. Thank you for being part of our life-giving community.

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