From Brokenness to Hope: Stories of Influence (Part 2)

How do we learn to trust God that we matter? How do we learn to trust Him with our future? In this episode, Bill and Scott share deeply personal stories about the transformative power of influence and grace. They explore how relationships and pivotal moments can help reframe lies we believe about ourselves and shape our future. Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode: * The influence of early childhood experiences on personal identity.* Bill’s story of growing up in a household impacted by addiction, and recounting the emotional toll of being separated from his family at a young age.* How grace can lead to healing and transformation.* The power of a teacher’s belief in a struggling student.* Learning to trust God with the unknowns of life.* The importance of finding your "next" in seasons of transition.* Scott’s story of building a family business with an eye toward legacy.* The role of community and mentoring in personal growth.* Applying Biblical principles to live an abundant and purpose-driven life.Chapters: (02:02) Bill’s Struggles of Childhood(03:09) The Impact of a Teacher’s Encouragement(09:08) Lessons on Self-Worth(15:45) Scott’s Journey Through Loss and Grace(22:00) Trusting God in Transition and BusinessThis episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team. Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/ Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2 * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hUd9pM * GodTube: https://www.godtube.com/livinginfluencepodcast/ Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/ 

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Discovering who God says you are may be your most important life pursuit. Imagine what our world might be like if we believed we were designed and gifted by God for each other. Living Influence is co-hosted by Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd. Bill Thrall is an author, mentor, public speaker, and co-founder of Trueface. He is married to Grace, who loves to mentor women and to come alongside leadership couples with Bill. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They live in Phoenix. Scott Boyd founded QuesTec Companies, a mechanical contracting and HVAC service business. He is married to Aileen. Scott and Aileen both lost their first spouses to cancer. They together have five children and seven grandchildren. No matter who you are, your influence matters. We believe your view of you may be the most critical factor in your influence. Whatever your role, professional, pastor, parent or student, the most significant expression of your influence will be from your person.