EP 33: All Things Together: Rediscovering Wonder in a Fragmented World with Heath Hardesty

In this episode of Wealth Beyond Riches, Tim sits down with Heath Hardesty—pastor, author of All Things Together (releasing October 14), speaker, entrepreneur, and father of five. Heath shares his unlikely journey from working as a plumber's apprentice to becoming a pastor in Silicon Valley, and how an existential crisis reshaped his faith and purpose. With wisdom that blends theology, literature, culture, and even Monty Python, Heath offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live a deeply integrated life in a fragmented world. Together, they dive into: Heath's early career, from bookstores to plumbing to pastoral leadership The existential turning point that led him to authentic faith Why apprenticeship—whether to a master plumber or to Jesus—is about relationship, not just skill The dangers of living "wonder blind" and how to reclaim awe in everyday life How fragmentation in modern life (disconnection, distraction, digital overload) can be healed through story, faith, and intentional practices If you've ever wrestled with faith, purpose, or what it means to live a truly flourishing life, this episode is for you. Pre-order Heath's book All Things Together: Amazon link Giveaway Leave a review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and then email [email protected] & you will be entered to win 1 of Heath's new book: All Things Together. Chapters (00:00) – Life Together and the Need for Community (01:00) – Meet Heath Hardesty: Pastor, Author, Friend (02:00) – From Plumber's Apprentice to Pastor (06:00) – Wrestling with Faith and Existential Questions (08:00) – Encountering Grace and Experiencing God Personally (11:00) – The Master and Apprentice Paradigm (14:00) – Living "Wonder Blind" and Rediscovering Awe (18:00) – The Fragmented, Disintegrated World We Live In (23:00) – Why We Need a Coherent Story (26:00) – The Power of Imagination and Storytelling (28:00) – Practices for Reintegrating Life (31:00) – Slowing Down: Presence, Prayer, and Generosity Keywords Heath Hardesty, All Things Together, spiritual formation, apprenticeship, purpose, faith journey, integrated life, fragmentation, wonder, imagination, theology, discipleship, Christian leadership, calling, living with purpose, family and faith