What if the name you’re trying to build isn’t the one that matters most? Robert joins us to unpack a raw, hopeful journey from chasing reputation to choosing a life that reflects Jesus—through sobriety, discipleship, and daily discipline that holds when emotions don’t. His story isn’t polished. It’s honest. One holiday decision led to relapse, a police call, court, and probation. He doesn’t hide it; he names it and explains how getting back up, not counting streaks, and practicing transparency turned shame into traction.
We dive into how mentoring friends through scripture and dinner tables sparked real change. Robert shares why he now disciples at home first—protecting marriage, guiding his kids, and turning fishing trips into lessons on patience and integrity. He talks openly about clinical depression, seasonal dips, and how inputs matter: swapping sad songs for praise, returning to daily reading, and asking Jesus to rewire his thinking. A timely seminar on depression and PTSD confirmed what he was living—habits set the weather in your soul.
Out in a tree stand before sunrise, he finds God in the quiet. At work, he defines manhood with two words: show up. Effort over ego. Presence over promises. We explore addiction beyond the big names—sugar, nicotine, and our phones—and how small choices either dull or deepen our spiritual sight. If you’ve ever felt one bad day erase years of progress, Robert’s testimony offers grit and grace in equal measure. Listen for practical hope, a clear-eyed view of spiritual warfare, and simple steps that help you keep going when it would be easier to quit.
0:00 Names, Reputation, And Only Jesus
2:30 A Song Choice Sparks A Faith Shift
4:40 Sobriety, Calling, And Spiritual Warfare
8:10 Transparency, Relapse, And Owning Consequences
11:20 Discipling Friends And Living Scripture
15:00 Cutting Ties, Bible Study, And New Brotherhood
18:20 Marriage Trials, Falling Away, And Returning
21:20 Depression, Music, And Renewing The Mind
25:00 Finding God Outdoors And In Silence
27:00 Daily Crosses: Addiction, Habits, And Phones
30:00 Replacing Addictions With Purpose And Play
33:20 Fatherhood, Fishing, And Teachable Moments
37:10 Manhood, Showing Up, And Work Ethic
39:20 Community Praise And Character Reflections
42:00 Legacy, Loyalty, And Ongoing Growth
45:00Closing Gratitude And Future Hopes
