This week’s episode dives into the story behind the headlines as chat with State Representative Jeff Vernetti (District 123), whose path to politics started long before the Capitol — behind a microphone. After winning a local contest that earned him his dream job hosting a Saturday afternoon sports show, he spent years calling games and connecting with listeners across the community.

As a side note; I always love seeing how God uses all different experiences in our lives to prepare us for later callings!

From there, we unpack his journey as a small business owner, exploring what it’s like to balance the demands of entrepreneurship with the realities of policymaking. He shares honest reflections on his first year in the legislature—what’s surprised him, what he’s learned, and what he’d like to see done better.

We briefly discuss Proposition A, the statute that mandated private businesses to raise minimum wage and offer paid sick leave (I’m paraphrasing. For the full text click here), HB567, and the new “Prop A” you need to be on high alert for.

In a culture that often measures worth by success, status, or public approval, it’s crucial to remember where true value comes from. When we forget that, we end up chasing affirmation in the wrong places. Only the One who made us can truly determine our value. And in His eyes, “you are beautifully and wonderfully made!”

You can find Rep. Vernetti on Facebook or his website.

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