The Jake Barrena Show
The Jake Barrena Show is a home for leaders—established or emerging—who are hungry to grow in identity, purpose, legacy, and eternity.
Each episode brings real, honest, and transformative content—sometimes through powerful conversations with influential guests, and other times through direct teaching and revelation from Jake himself.
Whether it’s an interview with an entrepreneur, creator, pastor, or everyday person with an extraordinary story—or a solo episode filled with wisdom, faith, and leadership principles—every moment is designed to strengthen who you are and who you’re becoming.
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As host, Jake Barrena brings decades of leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and lived experience to every episode. His mission is simple: to equip leaders to discover who they are, why they’re here, and how to live with purpose, discipline, and eternal impact.
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Episode 8 | From Lead Pastor to Real Estate Professional: 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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