What happens when the career you thought would last forever suddenly ends? For Pete Hixson, stepping away from 22 years in pastoral ministry wasn't the end of his mission—it was the beginning of discovering what it had always been.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, Pete opens up about the moment he walked away from full-time ministry, the identity crisis that followed, and how his daughter Hope—who has cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability—showed him what it truly means to lift the lid on potential.

From coaching leaders through StoryBrand to founding Beyond Communities, a nonprofit creating residential living for young adults with special needs, Pete's story is a masterclass in staying anchored to your mission even when your direction completely shifts.

Key Themes:

• Redefining calling beyond career and title
• The danger of wrapping your identity around a job
• Lifting the lid on potential (for yourself and others)
• Turning pain into purpose
• The power of chosen family and brotherhood
• Why your mission is not your occupation

CONNECT WITH PETE

Websites:

• petespeaks.org - Coaching and speaking
• beyondcommunities.org - Learn about the mission

Social Media:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pete_hixson/
• Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-hixson/