E61: The Moment of Transformation: What Happens When Faith Takes Over

Wealth Well Done

Have you ever experienced a moment that completely altered the course of your life?

In this episode, Eric Scovill is joined by Erik Cabral, founder of successful podcast production company On Air Brands. Erik opens up about his spiritual journey from a Catholic upbringing to a life-changing encounter with God. Erik holds nothing back, sharing how fully embracing his beliefs sparked personal growth. Learn how strengthening faith impacted his marriage, parenting, and business leadership.

Gain valuable perspective on allowing spirituality to influence all relationships. Erik's transparent account offers insight that may strengthen your own spiritual path. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on the powerful ways our faith can reshape us.

Here are some topics from today’s discussion:

• Erik's upbringing and early spiritual experiences
• A defining moment of connection with God
• Internal changes and external perceptions
• Improving personal conduct and overcoming temptations
• Pruning toxic influences and embracing God fully
• Effects on marriage, parenting, business

Episode Highlights:

[09:59] Receiving God's Call to "Spread Love"

Erik shares that he kept questioning his purpose and felt another internal pull or calling. He says the message he received from God was "You're here to spread love" - not through words, but through a feeling deep in his heart. Erik conveys how this experience gave him a clear sense of mission that has guided him ever since, which was to spread love in everything he does. It's a very personal account of receiving divine revelation and clarity about his life's work.

[15:15] Embracing Humility Through Faith

When praised for changes, he cries knowing it's not by his efforts alone. Erik sees himself as a "vessel" for God's work, simply following God's lead rather than taking credit. His faith reshaped his mindset from self-importance to acknowledging God's role, demonstrating humility's importance in Erik's journey.

[23:32] Growth in Language, Temptations, and Self-Care Through Deepening Faith

Erik touches on eliminating swearing from his language, an area he had previously been working to improve. Erik also reflects candidly on struggles with lust and temptation, while prioritizing caring for his "temple" or health. Erik discusses the devil's temptation tactics through technology and pornography accessibility. He notes the symbolic parallels between the Apple logo and Eden's serpent. Erik advocates awareness of such temptations and avoiding platforms that perpetuate them.

[32:35] Pruning Gossip for Progress

Erik discusses how even as part of his spiritual growth journey, he noticed gossip occurring among some Christian mothers in his homeschool community. While their faith seemed strong, he recognized gossip was not constructive behavior. This led Erik to make an effort to "prune" or remove gossip from his own life as he sought to strengthen his relationship with God.

Resources Mentioned:

On Air Brands

Elysium Therapeutics

Renu Environmental

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