Welcome back to another episode of The River Foundation Podcast! Today we are chatting with our friend Bill Rouse, River Foundation board member, and the founder of The Rouse Companies in Lexington. In this multi-part interview, Bill shares with us the details of his early life, how he came to find his faith and the wake-up-call that changed his life as a father. If you are a parent or have children in your life, you won't want to miss today's episode.

Episode Highlights [1:57] "The odds were not very good." Bill tells us about his earlier years, the trouble he found himself in, and his long, winding journey to faith.

[4:37] Bill tells the story of the first time he felt God speaking to him. "He made it personal. He showed me that he had been there all along."

[7:15] "My first impression was 'who is this guy?'." We learn how Bill got involved in the River Foundation.

[8:05] "I have to start this story by telling the whole truth." Bill, who says he married up, tells us about how he met his wife during one of the most challenging times of his life.

[9:50] Bill shares with us the one thing he feels God has placed in his life to help him grow.

[11:30] "I'm a little ashamed to admit that stuff." We hear about the time Bill was told to re-evaluate his beliefs and priorities, and the change he decided he needed to make