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What happens when God strips away the life you’ve spent years building?
In this deeply personal episode, Ryan shares the powerful story of his spiritual journey, the influence of his mentor Richard, and the life-altering events that forced him to reevaluate everything he believed about faith, success, and obedience to God.
From building a successful career in IT management to caring for a dying mentor, Ryan recounts the struggles of balancing worldly responsibilities with biblical convictions. He opens up about keeping the Sabbath, wrestling with workplace demands, facing seasons of spiritual complacency, and the unforgettable words Richard spoke shortly before his death that would forever change the course of Ryan’s life.
The conversation takes an emotional turn as Ryan shares the story of his daughter’s life-threatening illness, the prayers that followed, and the remarkable series of events that seemed to confirm God’s hand at work. Through hardship, sacrifice, and unwavering faith, Ryan learned firsthand what it means to trust God completely—even when the future is uncertain.
This episode is a powerful testimony of repentance, perseverance, discipleship, Sabbath obedience, and God’s faithfulness through life’s greatest trials.
Topics Covered:
- Keeping the biblical Sabbath
- The influence of spiritual mentors
- Faith during family crises
- Balancing career and ministry
- Biblical obedience and discipleship
- Overcoming spiritual complacency
- Trusting God through hardship
- Personal testimony and transformation
- The cost of following God’s calling
- Lessons learned from Richard’s life and legacy
Whether you’re struggling with your own faith journey, wrestling with obedience to God’s commandments, or searching for encouragement during difficult times, this episode offers a heartfelt reminder that God can use even our greatest challenges to draw us closer to Him.