The Builders Ministry

The Builders Ministry

From MPC: Milwaukee's Philanthropic Community by Ellenbecker Investment Group

March 12, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

Roger Smith shares his journey of overcoming depression and founding The Builders Ministry to help others heal.

Sometimes the most powerful encouragement comes from someone who has lived the struggle themselves.In this episode of MPC, we sit down with Roger Smith, fifth‑generation member of the A.O. Smith family and founder of The Builders Ministry. After battling depression for 56 years, Roger now uses his story and his renewed faith to help others break free from fear, anxiety, and emotional wounds.Roger shares his journey from growing up in a prominent Milwaukee business family, to navigating a decades‑long corporate career while carrying private pain, to finally finding healing through intentional counseling, gratitude practices, and spiritual renewal. Today, The Builders Ministry exists to support people with broken hearts, offering hope, encouragement, and tools to rebuild emotional and spiritual strength.THE BUILDERS MINISTRYThe Builders Ministry equips Christians with the full power of the gospel to ignite their faith and bring healing to the broken‑hearted. Their mission is to strengthen, encourage, and restore believers so they can walk confidently in their identity in Christ.Website: thebuildersministry.comELLENBECKER INVESTMENT GROUP Presenter of the MPC Podcast. Ellenbecker…

People in this episode

Host: Ellenbecker Investment Group

Guest: Roger Smith

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • faith
  • emotional healing
  • philanthropy
  • personal journey

Keywords

  • depression
  • healing
  • faith
  • emotional wounds
  • encouragement
  • spiritual renewal
  • mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Builders Ministry, A.O. Smith

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