About this episode
Joey Spencer shares his journey of choosing passion over security and how to confront personal challenges.
Joey Spencer faced his Goliath when his career came to a fork in the road. He could take a high-paying and safe job or follow a passion that was ignited by the movie Fireproof to become a firefighter. Joey took the less certain path and is glad he did. Today, he serves as a captain in the Montgomery County Fire Department in Kentucky. In this inspiring interview, Joey says nearly everyone has a giant challenging our lives: Bad habits, irrational fears, anxiety, poor choices, addictions or baggage from childhood. Though our first response is to run or do nothing, Joey says that putting ourselves at risk, getting help and going down the more challenging path is the best way to beat the Goliaths in our lives.
People in this episode
Host: Kevin Osbourn
Guest: Joey Spencer
Topics covered
- career choices
- personal growth
- overcoming challenges
- firefighting
- inspiration
Keywords
- Goliath
- firefighter
- career path
- inspiration
- personal challenges
- anxiety
- bad habits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Montgomery County Fire Department
Books & works: Fireproof
Places: Kentucky
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