EP 200: Burdens with Pete Hixson

On this episode of The Project Endure Podcast, Joe Rinaldi sits down with Pete Hixson — former pastor, business coach, speaker, and nonprofit founder — for a thoughtful and faith-centered conversation about calling, trust, and what it looks like to stay on mission when life takes a unexpected turns. Pete opens up about his transition after 20 years as a pastor, including the internal struggle of charging for his work and wrestling with whether he was walking away from his calling, ultimately realizing that ministry extends far beyond a job title and into everyday obedience and relationships. He shares the deeply personal journey of raising his daughter Hope, who was born with cerebral palsy, the moment he learned to fully trust God with her future, and how that experience shaped his family's faith and purpose. Joe and Pete explore themes of trust in seasons of doubt, reflecting on how faith is built through lived experience rather than certainty, and why remembering past moments of God's presence matters when clarity feels absent. The conversation also dives into entrepreneurship, endurance, and mission-driven work, including the founding of Beyond Communities, a nonprofit focused on housing and support for individuals with disabilities, and the perseverance required to keep moving forward amid setbacks. From surrender and mindset to leadership, legacy, and answering the door when hardship knocks, this episode is a powerful reminder that endurance is found in daily choices, faithfulness, and staying focused on what truly matters. Give this episode a listen as we dive deep into Pete's life and learn about what persistence, perspective, and endurance mean to him.   If you found value in this episode and would like to help us grow, please leave the podcast a review on your platform of choice and share it with a friend(s). We appreciate your support!   Follow Pete (here) Beyond Communities (here)   Follow Project Endure (here) Project Endure Coaching (here) Join The Hard Things Club (here) Shop Project Endure (here)   Follow Joe (here) Read Joe's Blog (here)