Halfway There11 Okt 2021

264: John Ramstead from Accident to Purpose

John Ramstead is a keynote speaker and trainer, former combat Navy fighter pilot, leadership coach, international podcast host and bestselling author of On Purpose with Purpose–Discovering How to Live Your Best Life. Today, John shares about losing his dream of being a Top Gun pilot, the accident that nearly killed him, and the process of healing physically, mentally, and spiritually. John discovered that the Lord w0uld provide and give him a new identity. John’s story reminds us that God works even the worst of circumstance together for our good.

Listen to John’s story now!

Stories John shared:

Growing up as a church kid in Minnesota
Getting into Top Gun as a pilot and then losing the dream
Giving his live to Christ during a church service
Building a business to drive himself
Living in “smoldering discontent”
Starting his own company thinking it would help his discontent
The accident that changed his life
Experiencing the love of God in his presence
The long healing process he went through
Realizing he was angry with God because of his painful healing process
Trusting God for finances as he healed
How Romans 8:28 helped him get through pain
The coach’s question that changed his perspective
Why he wrote On Purpose with Purpose

Great quotes from John:

He’s in relationship with us even if we’re not meeting him halfway.

Excellence is the standard but grace is the word.

Get to know and love that better version of yourself that God sees.

Resources we mentioned:

John’s website, Beyond Influence
On Purpose With Purpose: Discovering How to Live Your Best Life by John Ramstead

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