What if the smallest act of obedience reframed your whole future? That’s the thread running through this conversation with builder and developer John Farrow, whose story moves from a jar of coins on an altar to a nationwide portfolio built on excellence, generosity, and steady trust. We open with the move to Destin and the discovery of a church that prizes small groups and service, then follow the practical habits that anchor his life: daily Scripture, prayer, and a bias for action that pairs faith with work.

John unpacks the “trash enclosure” moment that changed his trajectory—a minor job others dismissed that he completed with uncommon care. Corporate noticed, phones rang, and the door cracked open to large-scale hospitality and resort work. The lesson is specific and repeatable: do the small things in excellence, give first, and let your reputation carry across rooms you haven’t entered yet. From there, we get personal about business choices, including the costly errors of jumping into deals without prayer or partnering where values didn’t align. Matthew 6:33 sits over his company culture—seek first the Kingdom and the right way of doing things—and acts as a filter for opportunities, hiring, and growth.

Community keeps the engine running. John describes a vibrant network of men’s groups, mentoring, and new believers hungry to learn how to pray, serve, and lead. He shares the funnel image of spiritual formation: life starts wide and noisy, then narrows as conviction grows, habits strengthen, and character hardens in the right direction. We talk about the discipline of yielding—choosing peace over retaliation—and why forgiveness is a strategic decision that preserves focus and opens better doors. For anyone feeling stuck or skeptical, we outline actionable steps: read Scripture daily, pray morning and night, join a Christ-centered church, find a small group, give what you can, and work with excellence—especially when a task seems beneath you.

If this conversation sparks something in you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with the one practice you’ll start this week. Your story might begin with a small act of faith—and end with a legacy that outlives you.

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John Martin and Valerie Peterson visit with Bree Montgomery sharing her Road to Redemption.

When the numbing stopped working, Bree didn’t find a clever hack—she cried out to God and watched doors open: detox, Path of Grace, a new community, and a daily rhythm that rebuilt what addiction had stolen. We visit with her through the early trauma that bred fear and isolation, the long slide from teenage escapes into a 26-year dependence on pills, and the brutal honesty of admitting she didn’t know how to be a mom. Then we trace the hard, hopeful climb that began at fifty: showing up, making amends, learning a work ethic one small choice at a time, and letting Scripture turn guilt and shame into a foundation that could hold in real life.

Bree also shares how a job at Sandestin Resort became a calling. She started as a housekeeping dispatcher who couldn’t turn on a computer, leaned on patient mentors, earned promotions, and then opened doors for Path of Grace graduates to build careers. That pipeline didn’t just change résumés; it changed futures—integrity recognized, pasts redeemed, women thriving in roles across the resort. Along the way we talk practical recovery tools: a nightly inventory, a no‑nonsense sponsor, telling the whole truth to one trusted person, and the simple force of doing the next right thing when grief and setbacks hit hard.

If you’re feeling too old, too far gone, or too ashamed to start, this conversation brings a steady message: hope is an anchor, and help is a step away. We invite you to listen with an open heart, share it with someone who needs courage today, and join us on the Road to Redemption. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what’s your next right step?

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What if the most productive thing you do this week is stop? We sit down with Michael and Selah Hirsch to unpack a countercultural rhythm that rescued their marriage, clarified their purpose, and brought peace to a home with four kids: a weekly Sabbath practice centered at the table.

Their story starts with nonstop work—nonprofit leadership, brand building, parenting—and a moment of awakening in Israel that reframed Sabbath as a gift, not a grind. We talk through the biblical roots from Genesis to the words of Jesus, then get practical: a simple Friday night flow of Scripture, lighting two candles, speaking personal blessings over each other, and sharing communion before an unhurried meal. No perfection required. Phones off if possible, hearts open for sure. They share how this small, repeatable ritual reshaped identity from “I am what I produce” to “I am beloved,” and how rest became wisdom that fuels better work.

We also tackle the hard edges: entrepreneurs who fear lost deals, parents exhausted by chaos, and professionals who can’t disconnect. Michael and Selah offer grounded steps to start small, expect resistance, and build trust without legalism. You’ll hear how working from rest unlocks creativity, deepens sleep, softens conflict, and makes space for God to carry what you can’t. Whether you’re faith-curious or longtime Christian, whether your table holds pizza or a feast, this conversation shows how a few intentional hours can change the other 160.

If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs permission to pause. Subscribe for more conversations that restore clarity and courage, and leave a review to help others find the show. What would your first small step toward real rest look like this week?

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