Leaving Wealth to Discover Meaning in Wine, Faith & Writing — John Toles’ Reinvention

In this episode of Never Too Late: Stories of Reinvention, host Eric Cooter welcomes The Rev. Dr. John F. Toles — Episcopal priest, author, vintner, and storyteller — for a thoughtful conversation about transformation, calling, and the art of beginning again.John’s story spans boardrooms, vineyards, pulpits, and pages. Once an ambitious young businessman chasing wealth in Dallas, he walked away from it all in search of meaning — landing in the mountains of Montana, where faith and creativity found him again. From that turning point came a new life: nearly 20 years of priesthood and a writing career that produced the Father Anthony Savel Mystery series and Springhill, a finalist for the 2025 Oklahoma Book Award.Check out Fr. John's Website: http://johnftoles.com👉 In this episode, you’ll hear:How ambition gave way to a deeper pursuit of purposeThe surprising ways faith and storytelling intertwineWhy risk and reinvention are essential to growthWhat wine-making can teach us about patience, process, and joyHow John continues to find wonder and meaning through ministry and creativity📚 Learn more about John’s books and blog at www.johnftoles.com🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube.LINKSiTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-too-late-real-stories-of-re-invention/id1841411138Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0AzeRDsgXGzFEQBx2pP5U2 IHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-never-too-late-real-stori-297417148YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@NeverTooLateReinvent#NeverTooLatePodcast, #careerchange, #ReinventionStories #LifeReinvention #DreamForward #RealStories #AviationLife #PilotStories #FlyingHigh #AviationCommunity #PilotLife #FriendshipGoals #LifeLessons #ResilienceJourney #CourageToChange #NewBeginnings #ItsNeverTooLate #KeepDreaming #PurposeDrivenLife #ChasingDreams #HopeAndResilience