From Navy Veteran to Pastor: Anthony Hart on Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership

30/09/2025 1h 1min Episodio 226
From Navy Veteran to Pastor: Anthony Hart on Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership

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Anthony Hart is a husband, father, veteran, pastor, and pioneer who has dedicated his life to raising up leaders in the church, in the home, and in the marketplace.Anthony served 21 years in the Navy as a nuclear engineer before stepping into ministry, where he now leads Open House Community Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. He’s also the co-founder of The Founder Collective, a movement mobilizing believers to live out their faith beyond the walls of the church.This isn’t just an interview — it’s a conversation between two brothers in Christ about faith, leadership, and living with purpose.00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:09 - The Importance of Serving00:00:35 - Leading Like Jesus00:01:26 - Legacy and Submission00:02:00 - Being Present00:03:05 - Introduction to Spartan Leadership00:03:16 - Guest Introduction00:03:54 - Pastor Anthony Hart's Journey00:04:06 - Running from the Calling00:04:45 - Returning to Faith00:04:59 - The Role of a Pastor00:06:28 - The Journey to Becoming a Pastor00:08:32 - Finding Personal Faith00:12:30 - Embracing Personal Identity in Ministry00:15:36 - Personal Anecdotes and Reflections00:16:17 - Importance of Checking with God's Word00:17:04 - The Danger of Misaligned Messages in Church00:17:39 - Overcoming Insecurities in Leadership00:18:34 - The Role of Goals in Faith00:20:00 - Discernment in Following Notoriety-driven Pastors00:20:39 - The Importance of Personal Engagement with God's Word00:21:18 - The Impact of Charlie Kirk's Assassination00:24:13 - The Danger of Building Foundations on Men00:27:28 - Reflections on Past Mistakes00:28:03 - The Danger of Mislabeling00:29:06 - The Role of Discernment in Navigating Political Influence in Christianity00:31:09 - Navigating Political Extremes in Christian Community00:31:50 - The Importance of Discernment and Staying Ready00:32:30 - The Danger of Leading People to Individuals Instead of Jesus00:32:53 - Dealing with Praise and Compliments00:34:44 - The Power of Saying 'I Don't Know'00:35:48 - The Danger of Out-of-Context Interpretations00:38:41 - The Importance of Doing Your Homework00:39:00 - Introduction to Warriors for Christ00:39:38 - What it Means to be a Child of God00:42:07 - What it Means to be a Brother in Christ00:44:24 - Accountability Among Christian Brothers00:46:44 - Understanding Judgment and Accountability00:47:53 - The Role of Love in Accountability00:48:10 - Spartan Valor Foundation is dedicated to empowering veterans, military families, and survivors of child trafficking. Through strategic partnerships, we provide critical resources, advocacy, and hope for those who have sacrificed so much. Join us in making a difference—because no hero should stand alone.🔗 Learn more: spartanvalor.orgSupport the showCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

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