191: Pt. 1 Drawn to God by the Supernatural | Rod Smith on Spirit-Centered Business™
I am so excited to introduce Rod Smith to you! He’s a powerhouse podcaster whose curiosity about the supernatural and questions about faith led him to dive deeply into scripture. Throughout his journey, Rod emphasizes the importance of being led by the Spirit, pursuing one's calling, and staying open to God's plan. Mentors and relationships provide insights into emotional intelligence and spiritual growth, shaping Rod's perspective on faith and life.BIO:Rod Smith, Jr., author of The Words are Salt, a groundbreaking collection of “collective flow” poetry, and host of the Millennial Mustard Seed podcast. Rod is your guide beyond the fringe as he pursues revelation on unusual, unexplained and unexplored facets of creation through a Biblical lens.Born in Montgomery County, outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rod and his wife Princess have four beautiful children. He often admonishes his listeners that “in this age when we are bombarded daily with millions of confusing messages and signals and chaos seeds our population—we must seek Truth Himself, Christ, with no fear!”HIGHLIGHTS:Growing up on the cusp of technology, bridging two worlds.Experiencing a supernatural encounter at the age of 7, His family had a casual relationship with church, attending only on holidays.He had a near-death experience in his late teens, which left him with PTSD.Rod found healing through spending time alone with God and immersing himself in the Bible.His daughter had an angelic encounter with three angels at a young age.Discovering Purpose: Rod reflects on his journey, emphasizing that sharing his story is why he's behind the mic and chair.Exploring the Supernatural: Wrestling with supernatural concepts like ghosts, aliens, and Bigfoot, Rod delves into questions about their existence.Encounter with Profound Question: A friend's question about God's justice and Old Testament actions challenges Rod's faith.Deep Dive into Scripture: Driven by curiosity, Rod dives into Chuck Missler's teachings, finding clarity and passion in understanding Scripture.Passionate Pursuit: Rod's obsession with understanding the Bible leads to late-night study sessions and a transformed outlook on life.Mentorship and Growth: Through relationships and mentors, Rod gains insights into emotional intelligence and spiritual growth.Led by the Spirit: Reflecting on his journey, Rod emphasizes the importance of following one's calling and staying open to God's plan.LINKS:Enjoy The Millennial Mustard Seed podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/20VNHBmQk7SsxzstvJr001Grab his new book of “collective flow” poetry, The Words are Salthttps://www.amazon.com/Words-are-Salt-Rodney-Smith/dp/B0CV4P6JXKGet Bralynn’s Book! Discover Your Business Destiny: Co-Creating, Stewarding and Standing to Manifest God’s Divine Planhttp://SpiritCenteredBusiness.com/bookEstablish your Business in Heaven FIRST with Bralynn’s Declaration of Trade Course: SpiritCenteredBusiness.com/declarationCopyright © 2024 - Bralynn Newby Int'l, LLC. All rights reserved.