Listen "How a Tragedy Became a Ministry with Chris Grainger"
Episode Synopsis
Matt sits down with Chris Grainger to explore how life's hardest challenges can shape purpose and leadership. Chris shares his journey from losing his daughter to embracing his faith and building "The Lion Within Us" ministry. They discuss the importance of empathy, resilience, and stepping into roles of leadership at home and in the community. Chris and Matt talk about the losses they’ve experienced, leaning into faith, and the responsibility of building others up while being grounded in their values.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome to the Eternal Optimist00:00:22 - Who is Chris Grainger?00:01:21 - A Journey of Faith00:02:29 - The Shift to Entrepreneurship00:03:36 - Facing Life’s Hardest Challenges00:05:19 - Turning Loss into Compassion00:10:54 - A Ministry Born from Purpose00:17:20 - Navigating Faith and Politics00:27:59 - Creating a Space for Growth00:32:46 - Rapid Fire and Closing InsightsLinks and Resources:Chris on LinkedInThe Lion Within UsBook Recommendations:Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée MauborgneAll books by C.S. LewisThe BibleThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!
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