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🔥 Episode Summary In this episode of Share Your Scripture, Joshua Pono shares a raw and powerful testimony of brokenness, addiction, and ultimately, complete surrender to God. Growing up in a turbulent household marked by instability, addiction, and trauma, Josh wrestled with pain, identity, and destructive patterns from an early age. Despite moments of faith and exposure to God through his father, he found himself caught in cycles of alcohol, internal battles, and trying to fix everything on his own. After years of struggle and failed attempts to change through willpower alone, Josh reached a breaking point—where surrender wasn’t optional anymore. In that moment of complete surrender, everything changed. 👉 The healing didn’t come from trying harder—it came from finally letting go. 💡 Key Takeaways 1. You Can’t Outwork What Only God Can Heal Josh tried for years to quit on his own—months at a time. Every attempt ended the same way: burnout and relapse. 2. Brokenness Often Starts Early Childhood trauma, instability, and addiction shaped his early life. Exposure to alcohol and drugs began as early as age 13. 3. Patterns Repeat Until They’re Confronted Josh witnessed cycles of destruction in his father’s life. Without intervention, he found himself walking a similar path. 4. Willpower Alone Isn’t Enough The more he tried to control the problem, the worse it became. The battle became harder over time, not easier. 5. Surrender Is the Turning Point The breakthrough came when he fully admitted:👉 “I can’t do this on my own.” That moment of surrender changed everything. 6. Healing Can Be Instant When It’s Real After surrender, the internal “voices” and urges stopped. The weight he had been carrying was suddenly gone. 7. God Carries What You Can’t Josh describes surrender as handing over the burden. What once felt heavy became light when he stopped carrying it alone. 8. Your Actions Affect the Next Generation A major wake-up call came when his children began noticing his habits. He refused to pass down the same pain he experienced. 9. Faith Requires Daily Anchors Josh built structure into his life: Scripture Family time Discipline These anchors kept him grounded and aligned. 10. Obedience Unlocks Growth Once he surrendered, transformation didn’t stop—it multiplied. God began working in other areas of his life beyond the initial healing. ⏱️ Key Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose of the podcast and testimony format 2:20 – Introduction to Joshua Pono and his background 6:41 – Witnessing God through his father’s life 8:45 – Childhood trauma and instability 11:31 – Early exposure to alcohol and drugs 15:15 – Building life anchors and discipline 17:39 – Realization: losing the battle with addiction 18:18 – Moment of full surrender 19:04 – Immediate healing and silence of internal struggle 20:48 – Impact of his actions on his children 21:54 – How he knew God answered his prayer 22:49 – Understanding surrender through scripture 27:46 – Transformation and continued growth after obedience 👤 About Joshua Pono Josh Pono has worked in real estate for over 16 years, including several years inside top proptech companies—fueling his deep expertise in systems, automation, and technology-driven growth. He is the founder of 1st Class Realty San Diego, where he has built a scalable, tech-powered brokerage focused on systems, processes, and agent success. With over 50 agents—90% actively using his platform—Josh has created an operation centered on consistency, efficiency, and long-term growth. 🌐 Connect with Joshua Pono 🌍 Website: https://www.ponoisms.com/consulting 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-pono-76807847/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaDPono/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshpono/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ponoisms 🙏 Final Thought You can fight the battle for years…and still lose it on your own. But the moment you truly surrender—not partially, not intellectually, but fully—everything can change. 👉 Stop trying to carry it alone.👉 Give it to God. The post I Was Healed Once I Fully Surrendered with Joshua Pono appeared first on Share Your Scripture.

🔥 Episode Summary In this episode of Share Your Scripture, Eric Ritenour shares his powerful journey from growing up in a structured Catholic environment to experiencing a deeply personal and life-changing encounter with God. Eric opens up about feeling disconnected from faith despite years of religious routine, his struggles through marriage and personal pain, and the moment that changed everything—a supernatural experience where he felt God’s presence and peace in one of the lowest points of his life. Through stories of surrender, faith, tithing, and trusting God beyond human understanding, Eric reveals how a relationship with God transformed not only his spiritual life—but also his family, business, and purpose. This episode is a reminder that:👉 Faith isn’t about ritual—it’s about relationship, surrender, and trust. 💡 Key Takeaways 1. You Can Be Religious and Still Feel Disconnected Eric grew up deeply involved in Catholic traditions but never truly felt connected to God. Routine without relationship can leave people spiritually empty. 2. Curiosity Is Often the Beginning of Awakening Early exposure to different expressions of faith sparked questions. Questioning isn’t rebellion—it can be the start of deeper understanding. 3. Rock Bottom Can Become a Turning Point Personal struggles and a painful season in marriage led Eric to cry out to God. Often, it’s in our lowest moments that we become open to transformation. 4. A Personal Encounter Changes Everything Eric describes a moment where he physically felt God’s presence, comfort, and peace. This experience became the foundation of his belief and faith moving forward. 5. Faith Requires Surrender, Not Control Trying to figure everything out on your own leads to frustration. True breakthrough comes when you step aside and trust God fully. 6. There Are Levels to Surrender Faith isn’t a one-time decision—it’s a continuous process. Different seasons require deeper levels of trust and obedience. 7. Tithing Builds Faith and Trust Giving, even when it feels difficult, strengthened Eric’s reliance on God. He experienced unexpected provision and blessings through consistent giving. 8. God’s Perspective Is Bigger Than Ours Humans see only a limited view—like looking through a periscope. God sees the full picture and works beyond what we can understand. 9. God Works Through People and Moments From a simple hat with a message to life-changing relationships, God communicates in unexpected ways. Being aware allows you to recognize His presence in everyday life. 10. Your Purpose Is Connected to Serving Others Eric sees his real estate career as a responsibility to serve families. Faith influences how he treats clients, makes decisions, and builds relationships. ⏱️ Key Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose of the podcast and sharing testimonies 2:02 – Eric’s background and early faith experience 3:59 – Feeling disconnected from structured religion 4:26 – Lack of emotional connection in early church experiences 6:08 – Marriage struggles and personal breaking point 7:11 – Conversation about salvation and understanding faith 8:23 – Life-changing moment: feeling God’s presence 10:25 – Describing the supernatural peace and comfort 11:18 – Life before transformation and internal struggles 14:28 – Understanding surrender and trusting God 15:41 – Discovering wisdom through Proverbs 16:24 – Tithing and stepping out in faith 17:10 – Expanding perspective beyond human limitations 19:29 – Faith, abundance, and giving 22:34 – Faith applied to business and serving others 24:49 – Story of meeting his wife and God’s direction 27:29 – God’s abundance and asking for more 29:04 – Final advice: trust God and stay in His lane 👤 About Eric Ritenour Eric Ritenour is a Dallas/Fort Worth-based real estate professional with over 20 years of experience in the local market. He began his career in 1985 leading sales and marketing for one of the world’s largest home builders before becoming a licensed Realtor in 2007 to provide more personalized service. With a background in Biology and as a former collegiate track and field athlete, Eric brings discipline and insight into his work. Today, he operates a referral-based business at Rite Real Estate, helping clients navigate property investment and relocation with confidence. 🌐 Connect with Eric Ritenour 🌍 Website: https://theriterealtor.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ritenour-theriterealtor/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.ritenour/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theriterealtor_/ 🙏 Final Thought You can follow every religious routine…and still miss a real relationship with God. But one genuine encounter—one moment of surrender—can change everything. 👉 Stop going through the motions.👉 Start building the relationship. The post From “Religious” to Relationship with Eric Ritenour appeared first on Share Your Scripture.

🙏 Episode Summary In this deeply moving episode, Matt Fagioli shares a powerful and supernatural testimony of how God radically transformed his life. From business success and personal brokenness to a life-changing encounter with God, Matt’s story reveals what happens when faith becomes real—not just something you believe, but something you experience. After hitting one of the lowest points in his life, Matt encountered God in a way he could not deny—an experience that led to clarity, purpose, and ultimately the writing of his first book, The Dirty Disciple. This episode explores how God speaks, how to recognize His voice, and how anyone can deepen their relationship with Him. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. God Meets You in Your Brokenness Matt’s encounter came during one of the lowest moments of his life Business failure, relationship struggles, and emotional exhaustion led to surrender 👉 “Those moments where you hit a wall… that’s where transformation begins” 2. You Have to Invite God In Matt didn’t just pray for help—he asked specific questions He expected God to respond This shift opened the door for a deeper, personal interaction with God 3. God Still Speaks—But You Must Learn to Listen God’s voice doesn’t always come in obvious ways It can come through thoughts, impressions, or unexpected moments Learning to recognize His voice is a process 4. Supernatural Encounters Change Everything Matt experienced a moment where he heard angels singing in a hotel room This wasn’t just emotional—it was undeniable and life-altering 👉 “It shook me to the point where I said, I’ll do whatever you say” 5. You Don’t Need to Be “Perfect” to Be Chosen Matt describes himself as imperfect and “dirty” His message: anyone can have a relationship with God Your past does not disqualify you 6. Purpose Comes Through Obedience Matt didn’t set out to write a book He was instructed to—and resisted at first When he surrendered, everything came together quickly 7. God Equips You for What He Calls You To Do Matt had never written a book before After years of struggle, the full message came together in a single moment The book was written in just days after that breakthrough 8. Consistent Seeking Leads to Clarity Matt spent years learning, listening, and growing spiritually Over time, he developed the ability to clearly recognize God’s voice 9. How to Discern God’s Voice Matt shares a simple framework: Does it bring peace, joy, or clarity? Does it align with scripture? Can it be confirmed through wise counsel? 10. Your Relationship with God Can Go Deeper Many people live as “checkbox Christians” There are deeper levels of faith available 👉 “You can have a two-way conversation with God” ⏱️ Key Timestamps 0:00 – 0:19 — Introduction to the podcast and its mission 1:03 – 1:58 — Introducing Matt and his extraordinary testimony 2:04 – 3:00 — The story behind The Dirty Disciple 3:15 – 4:14 — God calling Matt to write a book 4:14 – 5:00 — Struggling and failing to write on his own 6:15 – 8:14 — The breaking point before the encounter 8:15 – 9:57 — Inviting God in and asking for guidance 9:57 – 11:00 — The supernatural encounter with angels 11:00 – 13:00 — Learning how God communicates 15:47 – 17:30 — How the book was finally written 17:30 – 18:48 — Writing and publishing in a matter of days 18:49 – 20:00 — Discovering purpose after the encounter 20:00 – 21:37 — Vision of sharing the message with others 21:37 – 24:42 — Recognizing how God speaks in everyday life 24:43 – 26:00 — Framework for confirming God’s voice 26:00 – End — The process of building a deeper relationship with God 👤 About Matt Fagioli Matt Fagioli is just a man whose attention was captured by God’s voice—and then everything changed. From Catholic altar boy to convinced atheist and back to a born-again yet uncommitted believer, Matt spent decades building multiple 7-figure businesses while running from what his soul truly needed. Despite success in business, nothing filled the void—until God spoke in a way he could not ignore. Today, Matt is an author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and committed disciple who coaches entrepreneurs and consults with business leaders. He lives on a small hobby farm near Atlanta, GA with his wife Sherri. 🌐 Connect with Matt Fagioli 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfagioli/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattfagioli/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfagioli/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/certain-success-podcast/id1687206202 ✨ Final Thought God isn’t distant—He’s personal.And when you truly seek Him, you’ll discover that He’s been speaking all along. 👉 The question isn’t whether God speaks…👉 It’s whether we’re ready to listen. The post God Told Me to Write a Book so I Did with Matt Fagioli appeared first on Share Your Scripture.

🔥 Episode Summary In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Share Your Scripture, Philip Fairley shares his journey from growing up as a preacher’s son to living a “lukewarm Christian” life and ultimately experiencing a true, life-changing surrender to God. Philip opens up about the tension between religion and relationship, the pain of hypocrisy in the home, seasons of rebellion, and the wake-up calls that brought him back to faith. Through family struggles, loss, business challenges, and a life-altering moment involving his daughter, Philip reveals how God used every circumstance to draw him back—not to routine religion, but to real, surrendered faith. This episode is a raw reminder that:👉 Faith isn’t about showing up on Sundays, it’s about how you live every single day. 💡 Key Takeaways 1. Religion Without Relationship Feels Empty Growing up in church doesn’t guarantee real faith. Philip followed the motions but never truly experienced God early on. 2. Hypocrisy Can Push People Away from Faith Seeing one version of Christianity in public and another at home created confusion and doubt. Many people struggle when faith feels inconsistent or forced. 3. Community Is Essential to Spiritual Growth True transformation happened when Philip was surrounded by a strong, faith-filled community. Faith is difficult to sustain in isolation. 4. You Can Believe in God… and Still Not Be Fully Surrendered Philip lived years as a “checkbox Christian”—church on Sunday, worldly living the rest of the week. Faith without surrender leads to spiritual stagnation. 5. God Uses Pain to Get Your Attention Family trauma, loss, and broken relationships became turning points. Difficult seasons often reveal where your faith truly stands. 6. Your Children Can Lead You Back to God Philip’s daughter’s transformation after a near-fatal accident became a wake-up call. Sometimes God speaks through the people closest to you. 7. Surrender Is the Turning Point Blessings didn’t come until Philip fully leaned in—through faith, discipline, and action. Surrender looks different for everyone, but it requires letting go of control. 8. Faith Requires Action, Not Just Words Going to church isn’t enough—living it daily is what matters. Real faith shows up in: Daily habits Decisions Priorities 9. The “In-Between” Season Tests Your Faith There’s always a gap between stepping out in faith and seeing results. Growth happens while you’re waiting, trusting, and staying consistent. 10. God’s Blessings Often Follow Obedience When Philip changed his routine and truly leaned in, things began to shift. Not overnight—but consistently. ⏱️ Key Timestamps 0:00 – Purpose of the podcast and sharing testimonies 1:42 – Introduction to Philip Fairley 2:30 – Growing up as a preacher’s son 4:30 – Struggles with hypocrisy and forced faith 6:00 – First real transformation through community 6:47 – Family crisis and loss of faith 7:46 – Traumatic moment that changed everything 9:28 – Walking away from faith in young adulthood 11:22 – Returning to church for the “right reasons” 12:49 – Wife’s transformation and renewed exposure to faith 15:02 – Living as a “checkbox Christian” 16:24 – Loss, anger, and major life challenges 17:21 – Daughter’s accident and turning point 19:23 – Realization about surrender and faith 21:54 – The “in-between” season of faith explained 24:00 – Importance of community and accountability 27:29 – Leaning into faith during business struggles 28:00 – Breakthroughs begin after consistent obedience 👤 About Philip Fairley Philip Fairley is a veteran of the legal industry and a serial entrepreneur. He led the creation of Attorney Fuel’s proprietary business intelligence engine—the first platform designed specifically to give law firms real-time insights into performance, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities. Over his career, Philip has helped more than 20,000 attorneys—from solo practitioners to multi-office firms—streamline operations, eliminate revenue leaks, and scale with confidence. Today, Attorney Fuel is rapidly becoming a leading intake and growth platform for law firms, known for its results-driven approach, deep legal expertise, and no-fluff execution. 🌐 Connect with Philip Fairley 🌍 Website: https://attorneyfuel.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipfairley/ 🙏 Final Thought You can sit in church every Sunday…and still be far from God. But the moment you truly surrender—not just in words, but in action—everything begins to change. 👉 Faith isn’t about checking boxes.👉 It’s about living it daily. The post Preacher on Sundays, Lukewarm Christian Rest of the Week with Philip Fairley appeared first on Share Your Scripture.

📖 Episode Summary In the very first episode of Share Your Scripture, the host shares a raw, unrehearsed testimony of how Jesus Christ radically transformed his life. From massive success as a top real estate authority and author of Short Sales Redefined, to an FBI investigation that destroyed his career… from wealth and ego to depression, debt, and even suicidal thoughts… this episode walks through the darkest valleys and the supernatural encounters that followed. Listeners will hear: The exact moment God met him at his lowest point The text message that confirmed God was speaking The move from Chicago to San Diego with only $35,000 and no job Homelessness, lawsuits, crushing debt, and near surrender The “666” sales moment that shook him spiritually The turning point through obedience, tithing, and full surrender How joining Awaken Church and committing to 10% obedience changed everything This is not a polished sermon. It’s a vulnerable testimony about faith forged through fire — and how surrender unlocked purpose. 📚 Book Mentioned in This Episode Short Sales Redefined – Written during the peak of his real estate career, outlining how to legally structure short sales. Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly – Read after his initial encounter with God to understand the historical context of Christ. The Case for Christ – Watched during his early investigation phase of faith, helping solidify belief. ⏱️ Significant Timestamps (0:00 – 3:00) – The Purpose of This Podcast First episode introduction Saved around 2014–2015 The “Fisherman” calling Realization that God has a purpose for everyone (3:02 – 4:38) – Success & Ego Top short sale authority in the country Making over $100,000 per month Built the largest short sale team Massive ego and public recognition (4:38 – 12:21) – FBI Investigation & Rock Bottom Investigated and blackballed by major banks License effectively unusable Depression, fear, financial collapse First supernatural encounter with God Text from Corey Boatwright at the exact moment of breakthrough (12:22 – 14:21) – Starting Over Investigation lasting 4–5 years Moving to San Diego with $35,000 and no job Faith-fueled leap (14:22 – 17:46) – Homelessness, Debt & Pressure $30,000 monthly overhead Burned through savings, retirement, credit lines 30 days homeless $200,000+ in debt Lawsuit hits in 2020 First real suicidal thoughts Beach encounter: stranger says, “Whatever you do, don’t stop living.” (20:04 – 23:36) – The 666 Moment Business revenue hits $666,666 for the year December revenue: $66,666 Interpreted as spiritual warfare Business declines shortly after (23:36 – 26:00) – Awaken Church & Obedience Joining Awaken Church Healing of back pain and anxiety First 30 days sober Conviction about tithing (26:00 – 29:00) – The Tithe & Unlocking Blessings Committing to full 10% tithe Immediate mindset shift Joining “The Apprenticeship” program Full surrender and service (production team) (29:00+) – Full Circle God was present through every trial Realization: provision was always there Birth of Share Your Scripture Stepping into the “Fisherman” calling 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. God Often Meets You at Rock Bottom The encounter didn’t happen at the peak of success — it happened in depression, fear, and collapse. 2. Coincidences Aren’t Always Coincidences The perfectly timed text message.The beach encounter.The repeated “Fisherman” theme.The revenue numbers. Patterns formed that strengthened faith. 3. Obedience Precedes Breakthrough The turning point wasn’t income.It was surrender.It was committing to tithe 10% — even while in debt. 4. Provision Doesn’t Always Look Like Prosperity Even before “blessings” unlocked: Bills were paid. Kids had shelter. Survival was sustained. Looking back revealed divine covering. 5. Your Testimony Is Your Assignment This podcast exists because of a calling:To be a “fisher of men.”To use influence to point people toward Christ. The post Episode 1 – How I Found Out God Was Real appeared first on Share Your Scripture.