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📖 Episode Summary
In the very first episode of Share Your Scripture, the host shares a raw, unrehearsed testimony of how Jesus Christ radically transformed his life.
From massive success as a top real estate authority and author of Short Sales Redefined, to an FBI investigation that destroyed his career… from wealth and ego to depression, debt, and even suicidal thoughts… this episode walks through the darkest valleys and the supernatural encounters that followed.
Listeners will hear:
- The exact moment God met him at his lowest point
- The text message that confirmed God was speaking
- The move from Chicago to San Diego with only $35,000 and no job
- Homelessness, lawsuits, crushing debt, and near surrender
- The “666” sales moment that shook him spiritually
- The turning point through obedience, tithing, and full surrender
- How joining Awaken Church and committing to 10% obedience changed everything
This is not a polished sermon. It’s a vulnerable testimony about faith forged through fire — and how surrender unlocked purpose.
📚 Book Mentioned in This Episode
- Short Sales Redefined – Written during the peak of his real estate career, outlining how to legally structure short sales.
- Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly – Read after his initial encounter with God to understand the historical context of Christ.
- The Case for Christ – Watched during his early investigation phase of faith, helping solidify belief.
⏱️ Significant Timestamps
(0:00 – 3:00) – The Purpose of This Podcast
- First episode introduction
- Saved around 2014–2015
- The “Fisherman” calling
- Realization that God has a purpose for everyone
(3:02 – 4:38) – Success & Ego
- Top short sale authority in the country
- Making over $100,000 per month
- Built the largest short sale team
- Massive ego and public recognition
(4:38 – 12:21) – FBI Investigation & Rock Bottom
- Investigated and blackballed by major banks
- License effectively unusable
- Depression, fear, financial collapse
- First supernatural encounter with God
- Text from Corey Boatwright at the exact moment of breakthrough
(12:22 – 14:21) – Starting Over
- Investigation lasting 4–5 years
- Moving to San Diego with $35,000 and no job
- Faith-fueled leap
(14:22 – 17:46) – Homelessness, Debt & Pressure
- $30,000 monthly overhead
- Burned through savings, retirement, credit lines
- 30 days homeless
- $200,000+ in debt
- Lawsuit hits in 2020
- First real suicidal thoughts
- Beach encounter: stranger says, “Whatever you do, don’t stop living.”
(20:04 – 23:36) – The 666 Moment
- Business revenue hits $666,666 for the year
- December revenue: $66,666
- Interpreted as spiritual warfare
- Business declines shortly after
(23:36 – 26:00) – Awaken Church & Obedience
- Joining Awaken Church
- Healing of back pain and anxiety
- First 30 days sober
- Conviction about tithing
(26:00 – 29:00) – The Tithe & Unlocking Blessings
- Committing to full 10% tithe
- Immediate mindset shift
- Joining “The Apprenticeship” program
- Full surrender and service (production team)
(29:00+) – Full Circle
- God was present through every trial
- Realization: provision was always there
- Birth of Share Your Scripture
- Stepping into the “Fisherman” calling
🔑 Key Takeaways
1. God Often Meets You at Rock Bottom
The encounter didn’t happen at the peak of success — it happened in depression, fear, and collapse.
2. Coincidences Aren’t Always Coincidences
The perfectly timed text message.
The beach encounter.
The repeated “Fisherman” theme.
The revenue numbers.
Patterns formed that strengthened faith.
3. Obedience Precedes Breakthrough
The turning point wasn’t income.
It was surrender.
It was committing to tithe 10% — even while in debt.
4. Provision Doesn’t Always Look Like Prosperity
Even before “blessings” unlocked:
- Bills were paid.
- Kids had shelter.
- Survival was sustained.
Looking back revealed divine covering.
5. Your Testimony Is Your Assignment
This podcast exists because of a calling:
To be a “fisher of men.”
To use influence to point people toward Christ.
