Pastor Ben Houston shares his raw, personal journey through the ministry burnout that led to a physical and mental crash. He details the radical step he took: running a 100-mile ultramarathon to raise $100K for charity, and how that challenge became the unlikely path to his holistic health and the creation of Project Analog.

This powerful conversation reveals the necessity of finding presence, purpose, and genuine rest in a digital world, covering:

• 0:01:52 The spiritual and physical toll of extreme burnout.
• 0:31:00 How mental stress physically manifested as a debilitating injury.
• 0:21:25 The purpose and mission behind the 100-mile run for addiction rehab.
• 0:48:10 Mobilizing a growing global movement to "Baptize the World."

Listen to the full story to understand why prioritizing analog over digital is the key to sustainable, lifelong health and mission.

I Built a Brewery and Felt More Miserable Than Ever | Ben Cook, Hangar 24 Founder

What happens when you achieve everything the world tells you to want—a successful, multi-million dollar business, an adventure lifestyle, and a great family—but you find yourself more miserable than ever before?

In this deep, raw conversation in the wild, Ben Cook, the founder of Hangar 24 Brewery, sits down to share his journey from chasing the "American Dream" to a total surrender of his life and business to Christ.

This is not a business interview; it’s a story about the ultimate adventure: discovering what true purpose and peace look like when you step off the path of worldly success and commit to radical, uncompromising faith.

Key Topics & Timestamps:

• 0:00 - The Pressure to Achieve and the Illusion of the American Dream
• 4:40 - The Moment of Crisis: Miserable with "Everything"
• 9:00 - The Call to Surrender and Radical Faith
• 15:30 - Balancing Entrepreneurship, Adventure, and Christian Commitment
• 22:15 - Hangar 24: How Faith Changed the Business
• 30:00 - Finding Peace and Clarity in the Wilderness
• 45:00 - Why the Church Matters for Creative Leaders
• 55:30 - Ben's Most Important Advice for Entrepreneurs and Parents

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Can a cold-case homicide detective approach the story of Jesus like an unsolved murder? J. Warner Wallace, an ex-atheist who used his forensic investigation skills to vet the Gospels, shares his compelling journey and evidence for the Christian faith.In this deep-dive episode of the Maverick River Podcast, J. Warner Wallace walks us through the shocking evidence he uncovered by applying his detective skillset to the New Testament. From the "mortis triad" to the logic of miracles, discover the cumulative circumstantial case that convinced him to become a follower of Christ. Learn why your identity matters more than your accomplishments, and how to surrender your life to the "Toolmaker."

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