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In this episode of the Canyon Pathways podcast, host Luke Smith sits down with George Romeos to talk about peace—not the kind we often chase, but the kind we’re invited to receive.

Raised in Greece under the shadow of tradition, loss, and complexity, George shares how the seeds of faith were planted through his mother’s silent strength, his father’s long transformation, and the slow journey of letting go of control. Together, they explore how peace grows not in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of love—especially when we’re willing to let go, to stay, and to trust that God is already at work.

This is a conversation for those wrestling with their past, longing for healing, and learning what it means to live as sons—not orphans—in a world desperate for peace.

Takeaways

• Peace isn’t found in control—it’s born through surrender.
• The gospel of peace is deeply relational, not religious.
• Sons don’t need to fix; they’re invited to remain.
• George’s mother modeled faith through silence, exile, and love.
• Transformation often begins in the background—slow and unseen.
• Letting go of our grip is often the first act of faith.
• Peacemaking isn’t loud—it’s faithful presence over time.
• Trust is learned, and love doesn’t rush.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction from Luke
03:19 – A Childhood Marked by Silence and Tradition
07:01 – A Mother’s Quiet Courage
13:28 – Learning to Let Go
17:55 – The Gospel as Relationship, Not Performance
21:32 – Trust, Control, and the Journey to Sonship
27:40 – What Peace Looks Like in Real Life
34:00 – George’s Story of Transformation
41:16 – Final Reflections on Faith, Family, and Peace
45:00 – A Word for the Listener

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