Episode 51: Hope Fulfilled: An Advent Conversation with Taylor Ince

In this special Christmas episode of the Texas Land Guys podcast, hosts Tim and Tom Dosch are joined in the Houston office by their friend and office chaplain, Taylor Ince. Taylor, a pastor at Sojourn Church, has been embedded in the DMRE office for four years, providing spiritual counsel, leading a weekly Bible study, and fostering a culture of faith amidst the daily grind of real estate.Taylor shares how a simple open-door invitation to use space inside the office turned into years of Bible studies, one-on-one conversations, counseling moments, and real faith showing up in the middle of everyday business life. The guys reflect on how easy it is to get consumed by deals, numbers, and performance, and how powerful it is to have constant reminders that there is more to life than the next transaction.Taylor opens up about his personal calling, including his unexpected departure from law school after a defining moment that redirected him into ministry. He shares stories from planting a church in Houston, global outreach trips to places like India, Latvia, France, and Slovenia, and his passion for equipping under-resourced pastors around the world. The conversation also dives into Houston’s unique diversity and why reaching people across cultures and faith backgrounds is such a central part of his mission.As Christmas approaches, Taylor explains why he is teaching from the Gospel of John this season, focusing on the deeper meaning of the incarnation and why the Christmas story never loses its power. The episode closes with a moving discussion on Christian community, why isolation is so dangerous, how real growth happens through relationships, and why church is not just a place you attend but a family you belong to. It is a thoughtful, honest, and timely reminder of faith, purpose, and the power of community at Christmas.Merry Christmas from the Texas Land Guys to you and your family. May this season bring rest, reflection, and renewed purpose as you head into the new year.Key TakeawaysCalling applies to every profession, not just ministrySuccess without community leaves people emptyChristian leadership requires humility and accountabilityTrue freedom comes from being fully known and fully lovedFaith is meant to shape Monday through Friday, not just SundaysThe church thrives when it lives inside real communitiesDiscipline and surrender walk hand in hand in spiritual growthHouston’s diversity creates global opportunity without leaving the cityChristmas is about God stepping into broken humanityThe gospel transforms identity before behaviorIn This Episode:[00:00] Welcome to the Texas Land Guys podcast[00:30] Introducing Taylor Ins: The office chaplain[01:39] Faith and business: Finding purpose beyond deals[06:41] The journey of ministry: From law school to pastorship[12:10] Global outreach: Spreading the gospel worldwide[20:42] The Christmas message: Keeping the gospel fresh[29:00] The importance of Christian community[29:46] Biblical foundations of community[30:36] The role of the church in community[31:51] Challenges and misconceptions about the church[32:37] The power of genuine love and forgiveness[34:51] Integrating faith and work[36:15] The value of Christian community over wealth[39:46] Personal reflections on sin and redemption[43:29] Encouraging business and church partnerships[47:40] Book recommendations for spiritual growth[50:21] Final thoughts and Christmas wishesResources and LinksPodcastTexas Land Guys Podcasthttps://dmre.com/Taylor Incelinkedin.com/in/taylor-ince-b90b4316ahttps://www.sojourngalleria.org/https://www.ecfa.org/Tom Doschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dosch-37263b3b/https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/Tim Doschhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-dosch-67a07899/https://dmre.com/https://ascentinv.com/https://100xharvest.org/