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What happens when your business fails, your spouse is diagnosed with cancer, and everything you’ve built feels like it’s slipping away?In this powerful conversation, we sit down with longtime friend and marketplace leader Scott Boyd. Scott shares his journey from early faith and career struggles to encountering the transformative message of grace through deep suffering and loss. After nearly losing his business and walking with his late wife through cancer twice, Scott discovered a new way of living—not through performance, but through trusting God with his identity, work, and pain.From memorizing Galatians on hiking trails to watching his business grow from $5M to $150M, Scott’s story is a compelling picture of what happens when we shift from striving to freedom. He opens up about the fears that keep us from trusting grace, the beauty of deep friendship, and how transformation shows up as deeper love for others.Whether you’re a ministry leader, entrepreneur, or just someone longing for more, this conversation will reframe how you see God, yourself, and your work.Key Takeaways:Grace in Practice: True transformation begins when we trust that sanctification—like justification—is by faith, not effort.From Fear to Freedom: When we stop striving to “be enough,” we begin to experience love, freedom, and relational health.Workplace as Worship: A grace-filled approach to leadership leads to healthier teams and surprising success—in Scott’s case, scaling his business tenfold.Transformation Evidence: Love increases, judgment decreases, and others begin to notice—we become more patient, joyful, and free.Healing in Community: Sharing our struggles in safe relationships, like Scott's 21-year men’s group, fosters deep emotional and spiritual healing.Enduring Loss with Faith: After losing his wife Bev, Scott modeled trusting God through grief—and later found new life and love again.Support the show

Have you ever wondered if you're doing prayer all wrong?In this episode, we sit down with our dear friend and intercessor Judy Wilson, whose 50-year journey of prayer has been anything but formulaic. From seasons of silence to supernatural encounters, Judy shares how prayer has shaped her faith, sustained her through tragedy, and taught her to trust God in ways that defy logic. We explore the mystery of intercession, what it means to be in conversation with God, and why every church—and every leader—needs someone quietly standing guard in prayer.Whether you're confused by prayer or just tired of trying to “do it right,” this honest, tender conversation invites us to step more fully into a life of trust, presence, and faith.Support the show

What if the greatest spiritual practice is simply letting Jesus love us? In this powerful conversation with our friend Michael Cusick, we explore the deep connection between spiritual formation, attachment, and the embodied experience of God's love. We talk about how trauma, distraction, and striving can keep us from truly being present—to ourselves, to others, and to God. Together, we unpack how detachment, stillness, and grace-filled rhythms open us up to experiencing the peace and freedom Jesus offers. This isn't about trying harder—it’s about trusting more deeply. Join us as we learn what it means to be loved into loving.Support the show

Are we overwhelmed, underwhelmed… or is there a better way?In this episode, we sit down with Alan Briggs—coach, author, and founder of Stay Forth—to unpack the tension we all feel between exhaustion and disengagement. From sabbaticals to daily rhythms, Alan shares what it means to live a “whelmed” life: not redlining, not coasting, but being fully present to what God’s uniquely called us to. We explore how clarity, courage, and co-designing our lives with God can lead to deeper freedom and impact. This conversation will challenge the lies we believe about leadership, pace, and purpose—and offer a new vision of health rooted in grace and intention.Support the show

What if you’re chasing the wrong win?In this episode, we sit down with John Olinger—former Nike exec, leadership coach, and author of Worthy Wins—to unpack what it means to succeed in the areas that matter most. From high-stakes marketing at Nike to the raw wake-up call of losing his father, John shares how redefining success radically reshaped his life.We dive into his "worthy wins" framework, explore the tension between work and relationships, and talk practically about how to reverse-engineer your life toward what truly counts. Along the way, John offers deeply personal insights about marriage, fatherhood, spiritual formation, and a legendary Kobe Bryant lesson that mirrors the way of Jesus.This episode is an invitation to name what matters—and live like it does.Support the show

What if the biggest transformation starts at our own dinner table?In this episode, we sit down with our friend Janet Newberry to unpack how grace-based living shapes not just education but the very heart of family. We explore what it means to “practice the art of being family,” and how atmosphere, discipline, and life can form a discipleship model that heals generations. Janet shares stories from the frontlines of parenting and education—reminding us that our kids don’t need perfect parents, just growing ones. Together, we ask deeper questions about behavior, identity, and how to create homes rooted in safety, love, and formation.Whether you're raising toddlers, teens, or just learning to rewrite your own story, this conversation offers hope and practical tools to build the kind of home where everyone can breathe, belong, and become.Support the show

What if the key to sharing Jesus is simply being a good friend?In this episode, we sit down with Jon Ferguson to unpack BLESS—a simple, powerful framework for loving our neighbors the way Jesus did. As we talk through each step—Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share Your Story—we’re reminded that discipleship and evangelism aren’t about pressure or performance; they’re about relationship. Jon shares practical stories, honest struggles, and rich encouragement that help us reimagine what it looks like to live on mission in our everyday lives.If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed by how to love others well, this conversation will meet you with grace and clarity. Together, we explore how blessing others can become a natural rhythm of life—and how it starts with a simple question: “God, who do you want me to bless today?”Support the show

What if forgiveness wasn’t just for the offender—but the path to your own freedom?In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Louise Sedgwick, a longtime friend of the Trueface community whose story first appeared in the original TrueFaced book. Louise shares her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, the deep disconnect between her knowledge of God and her lived experience, and how one relationship marked the turning point toward trust, healing, and transformation.We explore how real discipleship begins with presence, how grace reshapes even our darkest stories, and why forgiveness—though excruciating—is the gateway to redemption. You’ll be moved by Louise’s raw honesty, empowered by her resilience, and inspired by the Jesus who met her in her brokenness.Support the show

Are we actually growing in our faith, or just going through the motions? Many of us get stuck—either striving to do more for God or sitting back in passivity, wondering if this is all there is. In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Croshaw, co-author of The Path, to unpack the secret to true spiritual maturity. We explore why trusting God is so hard, how to move past fear and control, and what it really means to experience transformation. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your relationship with God, this conversation is for you. Support the show

Are you stuck in a shame spiral and don’t even realize it?In this powerful episode, we finally welcome our longtime teammate and creative force Brittany Colson to the podcast. Brittany not only co-authored The Path, she also brings her experience as a licensed therapist to unpack one of its most pivotal chapters: “The Wound.” Together, we explore the difference between guilt and shame, how shame keeps us stuck and isolated, and why community is essential for healing. Brittany shares insight from her counseling work and offers a deeply personal look at how we can begin replacing the lies of shame with the truth of our identity in Jesus. If you've ever felt “not enough,” alone, or unlovable, this conversation is for you.Support the show