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.
Through transparent dialogue and practical guidance, listeners are challenged to rise above excuses, embrace their true identity, and step boldly into their God-given calling.
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.
This show exists to help you think clearer, lead stronger, live more authentically, and break free from the limitations that have held you back.
It’s not just inspiration—it's equipping, sharpening, and calling you into greater leadership for the life God designed you to live.
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The Jake Barrena Show
Episode 12 | From California to Ohio: The Journey of Following God’s Voice with Faith & Surrender | Jake Barrena
Brief Summary
In this episode, Jake Barrena shares his personal journey of faith and the unexpected calling that led him and his family to move to Ohio. He discusses the challenges they faced, including financial struggles, and how their faith guided them through these difficult times. Jake emphasizes the importance of community support, the mission of their new church, and the spiritual warfare they encounter. He encourages listeners to deepen their relationship with God and to live a life of purpose and surrender.
Podcast Host
Jake Barrena is a pastor, author, entrepreneur, and coach whose life mission is simple: build a God-honoring legacy and equip others to do the same.
After launching more than a dozen businesses over the past two decades, Jake has learned that true success isn’t defined by achievement alone—it’s rooted in authenticity, purpose, and unwavering faith.
Now serving as a pastor at Resurrection Church in Canton, Ohio, Jake uses his voice and platform to inspire, challenge, and call people into a deeper walk with Christ and a higher standard for their lives.
He believes a wealthy life begins with an authentic life—and every episode of this podcast is designed to help listeners step boldly into who they were created to be.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Update
02:15 The Call to Ohio
05:21 The Vision of Co-Pastoring
08:53 The Decision-Making Process
11:02 Financial Challenges and Vulnerability
22:34 The Journey to Ohio
30:01 A Testament of Faith and Provision
31:56 Transitioning to a New Chapter
33:03 Spiritual Warfare and Darkness
36:05 Reviving Canton: A Mission of Hope
38:45 Intimacy with God: A Call to Surrender
42:48 Living Above Reproach
47:15 The Importance of Knowing Jesus
50:11 Surrendering Dreams for God's Will
53:25 Listening to God's Call
56:40 A Prayer for Revival and Clarity
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