49 - Finding Freedom in Prison | Mark Whitacre
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We continue with the concluding part of our interview with Mark Whitacre. In this episode, Mark shares stories of his eight-and-a-half years in prison and reflects on his life in confinement as the most productive years of his life. Mark discusses the ensuing relationships with key people who introduced him to God, transformed his life, and enabled him to find freedom in prison.
Mark speaks about his personal journey of being addicted to materialism, greed, and ego, and how God transformed his heart to enable him to find peace, freedom, and purpose in prison. He shares about his current work with t-factor and the Faith-at-Work movement as he has dedicated his life to servant leadership. Having lived his life full circle and fully appreciating his life purpose, he now helps business leaders and owners to leverage their influence within their businesses for God's kingdom. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Mark's powerful story.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Mark tells the story of his life in prison and reflects on the eight-and-a-half years of incarceration as the most productive years of his life.
- What did Mark consider as the real prison in his lifetime?
- How does Mark characterize his relationship with his wife, Ginger, throughout the years?
- How did Mark’s family survive the years of his imprisonment?
- What are the t-factor and the Faith-at-Work movement?
- Why is the workplace the best place for ministry work?
- How can business leaders and owners leverage their influence within their businesses for God's kingdom?
- What are some key pieces of advice on how business leaders can make a difference in the workplace?
- Mark reflects on his remarkable story from being addicted to materialism, greed, and ego to God’s transformation of his heart teaching him how to live as a servant leader.
- What is Mark’s key piece of advice on living a life of purpose?
- Mark answers the mentor-minute questions.
Tweetables:
“Those eight years in prison at $20 a month were the most productive years of my life.”
“Evangelism and discipleship are the purposes of our lives.”
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Corporate Chaplains of America
Surprised By Faith by Dr. Don Bierle
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