The Jake Barrena Show
This podcast serves as a wellspring of inspiration, wisdom, and motivation. It features genuine, insightful, and successful individuals from diverse backgrounds. Their experiences encourage listeners to embrace life with passion and purpose. The guests on the show exhibit authenticity at the highest level—they understand their identities and life's purpose, which has led to their success. The podcast provides practical advice from these exceptionally successful individuals. It offers listeners actionable steps to pursue their dreams, goals, and aspirations, motivating them to make bold moves toward progress and success.
The host, Jake Barrena, leads with a profound love for people. His primary motivation is to see others succeed in life. He recognizes that achieving this requires collaboration for the benefit of others. As Jake states, “Together, we are stronger. The key to success lies in knowing who you are and why you are here.” By discovering this, listeners will unveil their authentic selves and be empowered to live their best lives—free from excuses that hinder their ability to accomplish their goals while living abundantly.
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The Jake Barrena Show
Episode 8 | From Lead Pastor to Real Estate: Following God’s Calling | Ben Prescott
Brief Summary
In this conversation, Ben Prescott shares his journey from construction and ministry in Australia to real estate in the U.S. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned along the way, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections, faith, and embracing adversity. Ben encourages listeners to find their identity in God and approach life with a positive mindset, reminding them they cannot lose when their hearts are aligned with God's will.
Guest Speaker
With over two decades of experience as a lead pastor across two continents, Ben brings a unique blend of compassion, integrity, and a global perspective to real estate. Known for building strong communities and guiding individuals through life’s most significant transitions, he now applies that same heart-centered approach to assist clients in navigating one of their most significant investments—buying or selling a home.
Throughout his two-decade pastoral career, Ben has led diverse teams, developed emerging leaders, and spoken on stages worldwide, inspiring audiences with messages of vision, growth, and resilience. He is a leader shaped by the struggles of life’s most challenging experiences. Through seasons of loss, transition, and uncertainty, Ben has traveled a path marked by both pain and purpose, emerging with a deep conviction: that God’s faithfulness is unwavering, even in the darkest valleys.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ben Prescott and Real Estate Journey
02:52 Transition from Construction to Ministry
06:04 Life in Australia and Move to the U.S.
08:54 Navigating Life After Ministry
12:01 The Shift to Real Estate
14:57 Finding Authenticity in Business
17:52 The Challenge of Uprooting and Finding Identity
21:07 The Importance of Genuine Connection
24:00 Missing the Ministry Experience
26:54 The Power of Authentic Communication
38:26 Embracing Insecurities and Trusting God
39:59 The Power of Vulnerability in Communication
42:41 Finding Comfort in Authenticity
45:53 Discovering Your Flow and Purpose
48:53 The Importance of Quality Time with God
54:55 Navigating New Challenges in Relationships
01:00:48 Embracing Adversity for Growth
01:09:48 Encouragement and Purpose in Life
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