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382 Stu Manchester seeing the light

Sep 26, 2023
Guest Stu Manchester, suicidal fertilizer company owner, shares his personal journey of battling depression and suicidal thoughts. The podcast covers his experience in starting a business, facing challenges, and the impact of isolation. It also touches upon reconciling with his father, the power of sharing personal testimonies of faith, and the importance of taking breaks from children.
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  • Stu Manchester shares how his faith in Jesus saved him from suicidal thoughts and guided him to rebuild his life.
  • Stu Manchester emphasizes the importance of family bonds and forgiveness, regardless of religious beliefs, for personal growth and strong relationships.

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Stu Manchester's Journey to Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts and Finding Faith

Stu Manchester shares his inspiring story of overcoming a rough childhood and battling suicidal thoughts. Born into a troubled family, Stu experienced chaos and hate which drove him towards success and achievements. However, he found himself in a destructive affair and faced bankruptcy, losing everything. He reached to the point of contemplating suicide. In 2003, Stu found solace and salvation in his faith, accepting Jesus as his savior. This marked a turning point in his life, and he slowly began to rebuild. Stu is now a successful seed business owner, and together with his wife, they work in crop scouting and offer recommendations for crop management. Stu believes in ground truthing in agriculture, utilizing technology but still emphasizing the importance of observing fields personally. He shares his story openly, in hopes of helping others who may be struggling with similar challenges.

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