In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway welcomes Steve Moby Leitch, a faith-driven ultra-marathon swimmer, author of Against the Current, and producer of the award-finalist documentary Beyond the Shoreline. Sober for over 14 years by God’s grace, Steve shares his journey from addiction and spiritual bankruptcy to a life of purpose as a husband, father of six, and mentor to men in recovery. Through his Legacy Lifestyle Coaching and upcoming Rise and Thrive ministry, Steve inspires others to build a relationship with God and live out their faith through action. He discusses how faith, rooted in daily spiritual disciplines, empowers men to navigate life’s storms with resilience and grace, drawing from his own experiences, like swimming 28 miles across the Pacific Ocean while battling sickness and adversity.
Steve emphasizes that positive influence in faith comes from cultivating a deep relationship with God through consistent habits like prayer, worship, journaling, and scripture reading. He shares a powerful lesson from his swim: God doesn’t promise to calm the seas but to calm you in them, reframing expectations to focus on Christ amidst challenges. Steve also highlights the importance of prioritizing your spouse as your primary earthly relationship and extending grace to yourself when life’s plans go awry. With a call to surrender to God’s providence, Steve encourages men to embrace their purpose; loving God, loving others, and serving with their talents; to live a life of impact.
Key Takeaways:
Faith as Relationship: Build faith through daily disciplines; prayer, worship, journaling, and scripture; to stay focused on Christ, not the storm (James 2:17).
Spiritual Foundation: Prioritize spiritual habits first, as they anchor physical, relational, and financial growth, creating a life built on the “rock” of God.
Grace in Adversity: Expect challenges but trust God’s calming presence; extend grace to yourself when plans falter, knowing His script surpasses your own.
Spousal Priority: Cultivate your marriage daily through communication and prayer, not just weekly date nights, to honor God’s design for unity.
Actionable Step: Journal God’s activity in your life daily, starting with a verse or prayer, to track His provision and grow in faith.
“God never promised to calm the seas. He promised to calm you in the seas.” - Steve Moby Leitch
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