Ep 15: The Portfolio that Actually Matters

Featuring: David Noble  Role: Financial Adviser, Pastor  What happens when God's direction doesn't make sense on paper? In this honest and deeply personal episode of the Power of Or podcast, David Noble shares the remarkable journey of balancing decades in financial services with a calling to ministry, discipleship, and radical obedience to God.  From growing up in a military family and moving 10 times before adulthood, to encountering Jesus at a young age, walking away from faith for years, and eventually surrendering fully to Christ at 28, David's story is filled with unexpected turns. He opens up about leaving a successful financial career to attend ministry school in North Carolina, pastoring a church that later closed, and learning how to trust God even when outcomes looked nothing like he expected.  Throughout the conversation, David, Bra, and Jim explore what it means to remain curious about God's purpose instead of becoming discouraged by setbacks. David also shares lessons from 33 years in the investment world, insights on fear and greed in the markets, the importance of hearing God together in marriage, and why relationships matter more than achievement.  What You'll Hear in This Episode  Why David believes discipleship matters more than simple conversion  The surprising story behind leaving financial services for ministry school  How he and his wife learned to make major life decisions in spiritual unity  What closing a church taught him about obedience and success  Powerful parallels between investing, narratives, fear, and faith  Why staying curious about God's plans changes everything  The importance of investing deeply in relationships  David's perspective on calling, transition, and why "I'm not done" still defines his life  Whether you're navigating career transitions, ministry calling, financial pressure, or simply trying to follow God faithfully through uncertainty, this conversation offers wisdom, humility, and encouragement for the journey.  In the end, David's story is a reminder that faithfulness is not measured by worldly outcomes, but by a willingness to keep saying yes to wherever God leads next.