From South Africa to South Carolina: Faith, Immigration & Building a New Life | Episode 75 with Armand Groesbeek

Armand Groesbeek, owner of House of Holland Tattoo Emporium, joins Sunday Afternoon Smokes for one of the most personal and faith-centered conversations in the show's history. What begins as a discussion about identity quickly becomes a deep conversation about Christianity, obedience, prayer, testimony, and what it means to build your life on something greater than your profession or accomplishments. Chris and Armand discuss faith in Jesus Christ, the difference between who we are and what we do, lessons learned through hardship, and the moments that shaped their understanding of God's leading and purpose. Along the way, Armand shares powerful stories from his life, including his family's journey of faith, his path into tattooing, and experiences that challenged and strengthened his beliefs. The conversation later expands into entrepreneurship, immigration, fatherhood, marriage, South African culture, and Armand's journey from South Africa to South Carolina. Together they explore the opportunities, challenges, and perspective that come from building a life in a new country while holding tightly to the values that matter most. This is a conversation about faith, identity, perseverance, family, purpose, and the search for home. Armand Groesbeek: https://www.instagram.com/armandgroesbeektattooartist/ House of Holland: https://houseofhollandtattoo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/house_of_holland_tattoos/ Sunday Afternoon Smokes: https://sundayafternoonsmokes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sundayafternoonsmokes/ Product Placement: The custom crystal ashtray featured in this episode was provided by Nancy Davis Studio.