Episode 3: Reconciled — Living as God’s Ambassadors

In Episode 3 of Built for Durango, DJ and Bob flip the script: DJ takes the interviewer’s seat and asks Bob to tell the story of how reconciliation has reshaped his life. Coming off DJ’s final message in his 2 Corinthians series, the conversation centers on a core gospel reality — God has reconciled us to Himself, and that reconciliation is what makes it possible for us to reconcile with others.DJ frames the episode around Paul’s words: “We are ambassadors for Christ.” Not polished, not perfect—often dysfunctional, like the Corinthians—but still chosen as the way God makes His appeal to the world. Bob reflects candidly on years spent in politics and public life, where truth-telling can easily turn into “take-no-prisoners” combat and reconciliation becomes optional. He explains what shifted when he moved to Durango: he didn’t stop being direct, but he rediscovered the desire — and responsibility — to leave the door open.From there, the conversation gets personal. Bob shares what reconciliation has looked like inside his own family, including navigating complex relationships, rebuilding trust, and the unexpected discovery — later in life — of twin daughters he didn’t know he had. The episode lands on a hard truth: reconciliation isn’t a one-time event, it’s a way of life, and it takes more than human effort. It requires the supernatural work of Jesus.Bob and DJ close with a clear takeaway for everyday discipleship: truth without grace isn’t reconciliation, and grace without truth isn’t lasting. Real reconciliation demands both — and it starts by being anchored in Christ’s love, forgiveness, and honesty.