Episode 144: Responding to the call with Joe Diaz

Last year Joe Diaz was sitting in a work-related training on what seemed to be a regular day when God spoke to him. God said, "It's time to come back, I have more plans for you - look for Jonah." We have an amazing testimony to share with you today! The past year of Joe's life has been incredibly transformational and we're so glad to have him as a part of our church family. Joe was raised in Tucson and after 9/11 he was greatly inspired to join the military when he graduated from high school in 2004. This led to a 17-year career in the military with five deployments. He struggled with PTSD and acclimating into the corporate word. Though he had been raised in a Christian home having a relationship with Jesus or attending church was not a priority for Joe. A lot of life happened in the course of 20 years, and he felt lost without purpose especially after experiencing a lay off. Then one day God spoke to him. You'll have to listen in to hear about how God led Joe and his wife specifically to Desert Springs and how a fire began in his heart to truly follow Jesus. There are too many spiritual experiences from the last year of his life to sum up here. Joe's passion is contagious, and you'll be challenged and inspired to know Jesus in a closer way after hearing this conversation. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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