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In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with David Petrash from sunny Arizona. Raised Catholic and having spent significant time reading about various world religions while serving in the military on submarines, David was on a deep, intellectual search for the truth. He shares an incredible story of divine confirmation involving the book of Ephesians. After seeking a specific message at church and leaving disappointed, a total stranger walked up to him and handed him a book on Ephesians, simply stating she was supposed to give it to him! This undeniable God-moment led David to a place of complete surrender, finally realizing that God can reach us His way, not ours.
Listen in as David discusses meeting his wife of 15 years on a Christian dating site, his transition into ministry, and his organization, Ripple of Faith Leadership. If you need a reminder that God can reach you exactly where you are, David’s encouragement to "get off the E-mountain" and flip your focus toward serving others will truly inspire your faith!
Guest's Bio
David Alan Petrash is a submariner, pastor, businessman, and water-treatment professional whose life bridges faith, service, and leadership. He served eight years aboard U.S. Navy nuclear submarines as a nuclear engineer before embarking on a distinguished career in industrial water treatment, where he became a Certified Water Technologist and award-winning corporate trainer with Nalco Water, Solenis, and Siemens.
Alongside his technical career, David spent more than three decades as Senior Pastor of Grace Point Vineyard Church in Wolfeboro, NH and Connections Vineyard Church in Tucson, AZ, where he delivered hundreds of sermons that blend scriptural depth with everyday wisdom.
Today, David and his wife, Trina, co-own City Wide Facility Solutions of Southern Arizona, a multimillion-dollar enterprise serving regional businesses. Drawing from his unique background - from submarine hulls to the pulpit and the boardroom - David writes with both authority and compassion, inspiring readers to live with faith, courage, and purpose.
Visit: rippleoffaith.com