Join hosts Ray Belcher and Rick Berman for a powerful conversation with Gareth Young, a man who has lived the full spectrum of the oilfield — from painting parking bollards in Louisiana to serving as Senior Vice President of US Operations at Intercorp.Gareth’s story blends leadership, faith, family, discipline, calling, and integrity in a way few people can articulate. In this episode, he shares:What “power under control” really meansWhy meekness is misunderstoodHow to lead through influence instead of authorityHow to make the tough calls even when the cost is highWhy integrity must outrank profitWhat men can do to avoid isolationHow fathers and husbands can remain present despite long hitchesThe role of the church in helping men find identityThe children’s books he and his family are writingWhat God has put on their hearts to build nextThis episode is loaded with wisdom for leaders, husbands, fathers, young men searching for identity, and oilfield workers navigating pressure and uncertainty.Purchase Gareth's BooksThe ABC's of Creation: https://amzn.to/47USv6JNoah and The Ark: https://amzn.to/4ad6x50Chapters00:00 – Opening00:53 – Gareth’s background and family03:09 – From New Jersey farms to the oilfield06:24 – Balancing faith, ministry, and leadership09:25 – Leading through influence, not authority10:41 – Knowing what to say no to13:31 – How family shapes leadership decisions16:20 – Navigating conflict with confidence18:38 – What meekness really means19:51 – Gareth’s top leadership books22:39 – Systems, structure, and staying centered26:07 – Handling pressure in a shaky oil market28:23 – Encouragement for dads working long hitches32:16 – How God shows up through people34:37 – The importance of community and avoiding isolation38:46 – Leaders who shaped Gareth40:44 – Advice for single men seeking a wife41:33 – Integrity and making tough decisions45:04 – How to escape isolation and burnout48:39 – What Gareth is building now49:56 – Writing children’s books and upcoming projects55:11 – Finding identity and purpose in Christ57:51 – Gareth’s encouragement for men struggling with identity