Description:
What happens when you’re caught between putting food on the table and chasing what God put in your heart? In this episode, we break down the mindset of faith, perseverance, and purpose when you’re stuck working a 9–5 but your spirit is screaming for more. Jerry opens up about his personal journey from struggle to trust, from street hustle to spiritual hustle, and what it really means to keep believing even when the bills say otherwise.
Main Themes
•Balancing responsibility with purpose choosing groceries and the dream.
•Building faith when life feels like survival mode.
•The power of outlasting your struggle through Christ.
•Turning street smarts into kingdom wisdom.
•Practicing your craft while working your 9–5 how to grow where you’re planted.
Key Quotes & Takeaways
•“Sink or swim I trust in Christ.” — Charles Spurgeon
•“A hill will filter out all the competition.” — John Acuff
•“Sometimes the key to overcoming is outlasting.” — Pastor Darius Daniels (PD)
•“When the storm comes, your results are determined by what you did before the storm.” — Myron Golden
•“The way to be totally natural is to be completely practiced.” — Ninja Selling Podcast
💡 Core Message: You don’t wait for the storm to build faith you build faith before it hits. Keep reading, keep grinding, and keep trusting Christ even when you don’t see the outcome yet.
Books Mentioned
•The Lord of Easy Money — Christopher Leonard
•Unreasonable Hospitality — Will Guidara
•Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus — Lois Tverberg
•Good to Great — Jim Collins
•The Familiar Stranger — Tyler Stine
•Oversubscribed — Daniel Priestley
•Thinking in Bets — Annie Duke
•The Next Generation Leader Andy Stanley
Scripture to Reflect On
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
— Colossians 3:23
Call to Action
If you’re stuck between feeding your family and feeding your faith trust that God’s provision covers both. Keep cultivating your craft, keep trusting His timing, and remember:
💰 The dream doesn’t die just because it’s delayed.
