Episode 062 - A Journey of Faith and Forgiveness

Summary: <p>Join us as we engage with our special guest, Tony Rambles, who generously shares his experiences of growing up in a blended family in Detroit, Michigan. We discuss his journey of faith and forgiveness. Listen to his touching stories about living on the Eastern Michigan University’s campus, navigating relationships with fifteen siblings, and maintaining those connections today. Tony's unique upbringing provides an interesting backdrop to his journey towards faith and the influence his father's absence had on his relationships later in life. His transformative encounters with his high school pastor and a college acquaintance that led him to Jesus will inspire you.</p><br><p>Tony's move to Nevada and his endeavors to find his way back into the audio engineering and mixing game make for an engaging story. Be captivated by his accounts of being embraced by a worship leader and landing a spot on a praise team despite never having sung before a crowd. This conversation underscores the importance of God's grace and the powerful role of community in his life. You'll also hear about an unexpected meeting with a neighbor, who happens to be a former BMW mechanic, and how this chance encounter underscored the workings of divine grace and mercy in his life.</p><br><p>Listen in as we discuss the profound power of love, faith, and fear in our lives. Hear how these forces shape our daily practices, guide us in making tough decisions, and help us combat negative emotions. Tony also talks about his journey to China with his wife and how that experience strengthened their relationship and fueled personal growth. This episode culminates with an exploration of faith's role in finding purpose and achieving greatness, and the importance of humility in serving others. Don't miss Tony's insights on forgiveness, building relationships, and the significance of seeking help. The conversation wraps up with a reflection on our enriching dialogue and an expression of gratitude for Tony's openness and willingness to share his story. Tune in for this inspiring conversation.</p><br><p>(0:00:02) - Growing Up in a Blended Family</p><p>Tony's upbringing in Detroit, Michigan, his family of fifteen siblings, his relationship with them, and his current family life are discussed.</p><br><p>(0:14:36) - Father's Influence and Finding Faith</p><p>Tony's journey to Jesus changed his relationships with family and friends, influenced by his father's absence.</p><br><p>(0:21:19) - Connecting Through God's Grace and Community</p><p>Tony joined a church, made connections, and found his way into music and audio engineering.</p><br><p>(0:27:12) - Unexpected Meeting Leads to Connection</p><p>God's grace, mercy, and direction are seen in unexpected ways, trusting in His will despite our own.</p><br><p>(0:33:24) - Love and Faith in Difficult Times</p><p>We discuss love, fear, faith, trusting God, and the power of God's word.</p><br><p>(0:46:09) - Help, Growth Through Faith and Experiences</p><p>Prayer, resources, love, and fear are discussed to strengthen relationships and faith.</p><br><p>(0:49:44) - Faith, Purpose, and Finding Greatness</p><p>Faith, humility, serving others, and media's role in society are discussed to help guide us to greatness.</p><br><p>(1:00:25) - Building Relationships and Practicing Forgiveness</p><p>Work, humility, words, help, forgiveness, and Living Numbers podcast discussed.</p><br><p>(1:06:59) - Gratitude for a Meaningful Conversation</p><p>Tony and Todd discuss faith, prayer, humility, forgiveness, and hard work to reach goals.</p><p><br></p><h3>To learn more about Tony Rambles, please visit: <a href="https://linktr.ee/tonyrambles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/tonyrambles</a> </h3><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>