Today on Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with Ryan Hall, co-founder of The Revenue Agency, for a candid conversation about identity, work, fatherhood, and learning to follow God through major life transitions. Ryan shares how his identity shifted across seasons, from walking away from sports as a teenager to pursue work, to building a career in trucking and heavy equipment, and later facing the challenge of stepping away from the “provider” role that once defined him.
Tom and Ryan talk about what it means to stay grounded when career, geography, and responsibilities all shift at once. Ryan tells the story of moving across the country after his wife sensed clear direction from God, and how obedience required letting go of a dream home that had quietly become part of their identity.
They also dig into practical rhythms that protect what matters most, including intentional family time, bedtime routines, putting the phone down, and building margin to get quiet and actually listen for God’s direction. What would change if you stopped living for Friday and took one step of obedience at a time?
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