From Fourth Grade Teacher To Youth Pastor | Episode 5

Justin Hagendorf joins Texas Hill Country Insider for a faith-filled conversation about Fredericksburg, youth ministry, family, and the deeper pull of the Texas Hill Country.Ryan and Justin talk through Justin’s path from East Texas to Fredericksburg, his move from parks and recreation to teaching and ministry, the role of faith during hard seasons, and why slowing down, listening well, and staying rooted in Jesus matters in everyday life.Apple Music Link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-hill-country-insider/id1890186700Chapters00:00 Welcome to Episode 502:23 Opening prayer03:51 Meet Justin Hagendorf05:18 East Texas roots and Fredericksburg10:13 Family, listening, and encouragement13:14 July 4th floods and local community15:20 What the Hill Country means to Justin21:24 From teaching to youth ministry27:46 Justin’s faith story37:19 A life-changing wake-up call43:13 Trials, grace, and trusting Jesus47:16 Distractions, idols, and priorities50:10 Family, work, and buying back time55:30 Becoming a modern day Barnabas01:01:02 Hill Country Church and youth ministry01:07:24 Church growth, renovations, and mission trips01:12:55 Pastors, humility, and trusting God over man01:19:39 Walking through hard questions01:27:07 God’s timing and a final goodbye01:35:11 Scripture as a light to the path01:37:08 The narrow gate and daily surrender01:44:39 Bringing prayer into work01:48:06 Being ready for Jesus01:52:45 Slowing down, silence, and solitude01:59:09 Closing reflectionsResources and links:Support us at : https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsiderJustin HagendorfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinhagendorf/Steven ButcherWebsite: https://www.butcherbehrens.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrensTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shortsPhone: +1 210-636-5387Ryan RendonWebsite: https://www.ryanrendon.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstatePhone: +1 830-890-1943MentionsHill Country ChurchFredericksburg, TexasKerrvilleBlancoNew BraunfelsEnchanted RockGuadalupe RiverFrio RiverGarner State ParkFredericksburg ElementaryFCANorthern Ireland mission tripRuthless Elimination of HurryWild at HeartThe ChosenDallas Theological SeminaryFollow Texas Hill Country Insider for more conversations on local business, real estate, growth, and life across the Texas Hill Country.