CJ MONEYWAY: KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AND BUILD BRICK BY BRICK

CJ MONEYWAY: KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AND BUILD BRICK BY BRICK What are you paying attention to—and what truths have you chosen not to see? In this episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave welcomes Corwin “CJ Moneyway” Johnson, host of The CJ Moneyway Show, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and faith-driven storyteller. CJ shares how fatherhood, adversity, discipline, and faith transformed his life. CJ grew up in Gary, Indiana, with parents who provided love, faith, structure, and discipline. He did not always appreciate those lessons, but they created a foundation he would need during one of his most challenging seasons. In the late 1990s, CJ faced the consequences of his choices while preparing to become a father to multiple children. Overwhelmed and uncertain, he searched for answers. One day, his father found him reading the Bible and knew something was wrong. CJ now sees that moment as God calling him back to solid ground. In 2000, he began reading Scripture for himself and viewing his purpose through different eyes. CJ explains the meaning behind Both Eyes Open, Both Eyes Shut. Many people keep their eyes open to society’s glitz, money, popularity, and attention while closing them to faith, character, and purpose. He compares his earlier decisions to building a house on sand: whenever pressure arrived, everything collapsed. Today, he is building his life on rock. Uncle Dave and CJ discuss why Being Authentic Today requires honesty about mistakes, weaknesses, ego, and unfinished work. Growth does not come from pretending to have all the answers. It happens brick by brick through consistency, accountability, feedback, and the willingness to continue after disappointment. That approach helped CJ build The CJ Moneyway Show into a podcast ranked among the top two percent globally. Still, rankings are not his reason for doing the work. Impact matters more than applause. Victory happens when listeners recognize their own story and return because the message helped them. CJ also reveals the hidden work behind success. Audiences see the finished podcast, book, interview, or post, but rarely see the preparation, editing, thumbnails, setbacks, and long hours. Lasting success means showing up when no one is watching or encouraging you. Faith guides The CJ Moneyway Show, Both Eyes Open, Both Eyes Shut, Faith Through Trial, and his book, Planting Seeds with CJ. He believes meaningful conversations happen when people remove their masks and speak honestly. The conversation also explores choosing the right voices during difficult seasons. Not everyone has the wisdom or empathy to guide you. Some respond by projecting their own experiences onto you. Genuine support requires listening, compassion, honesty, and a foundation stronger than personal opinion. In this episode, you will discover: • Why discipline builds lasting legacies • How fatherhood became a turning point in CJ’s life • What Both Eyes Open, Both Eyes Shut truly means • Why consistency matters more than immediate recognition • How faith provides stability during adversity • Why authentic storytelling creates connection and healing • Why meaningful success must be built brick by brick CJ closes with a reminder from Psalm 23: We are meant to walk through the valley—not build a house there. Difficult seasons are real, but they are not permanent addresses. Tear down the house you built in the valley, keep walking, and rebuild on stronger ground. Connect with CJ: Social Media: @CJMoneyway Podcast: The CJ Moneyway Show Platform: CJ Moneyway Media Bring peace and love into your life. When necessary, bring a bat, stand for what matters, bring your awesome thoughts, and hit your sweet spot. #PeaceLoveAndBringABat #UncleDave #CJMoneyway #Faith #Discipline #Purpose #AuthenticLiving #BrickByBrick To support us: https://davidchametzky.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@davidchametzkyNOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-love-and-bring-a-bat/id1552738547