Sold On Jesus

What happens when you stop trying to change your life in your own strength and finally surrender it to Jesus?

This week on Sold on Jesus, I sit down with Ellen Nichols of The Simple Agent for a powerful conversation about addiction, redemption, faith, and how God can use our past to give our lives new purpose.

Ellen shares her journey through addiction, the turning point that led her to surrender, and how her relationship with Jesus transformed her life.

But her testimony doesn't stop with overcoming addiction.

We talk about her transition into real estate, the heart behind The Simple Agent, and her involvement in jail ministry, where her experiences have shaped the way she serves others.

And what I loved about this conversation is that we didn't just talk about what God brought Ellen OUT of.

We talked about what He's continuing to lead her INTO.

Ellen opens up about spiritual attacks, navigating fear and uncertainty, and learning to seek God through Scripture, prayer, and a genuine relationship with Jesus.

Because surrender isn't a one-time decision. It's something we continue to walk out in our lives, relationships, and businesses.

We also discuss integrating faith into real estate, being a light to others, finding balance, and cultivating gratitude through every season.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt defined by their past or wondered whether God could use their story.

And for Christian Realtors, it's a reminder that our greatest impact may have very little to do with how many homes we sell.

Our stories can become part of how we serve others.

00:00 Introduction + Prayer
02:10 Ellen's Journey to Faith
05:34 Walking Through Addiction
11:54 The Turning Point: Surrender
16:40 Life After Addiction
17:42 Transitioning Into Real Estate
25:32 The Simple Agent + Helping Others
27:00 Using Her Story Through Jail Ministry
30:10 Navigating Spiritual Attacks
32:14 Learning to Seek God
34:54 The Power of Scripture + Prayer
39:49 Integrating Faith Into Real Estate
42:20 Being a Light to Others
49:46 Finding Balance
52:09 Cultivating Gratitude
56:57 Building a Relationship With Jesus
01:00:03 Closing Prayer + Reflections

Ellen Nichols is a real estate professional behind The Simple Agent, with a heart for helping others through faith, service, and her experiences.

Her journey from addiction to a life rooted in Jesus is a reminder that our past doesn't have to define our future.

📲 Instagram: @thesimpleagentofficial
🌐 Website: https://thesimpleagent.com

Go connect with Ellen and learn more about The Simple Agent!

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If this episode makes you think of someone who needs encouragement or a reminder of what Jesus can do through surrender, please share it with them!

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Homes are the business. Christ is the foundation. ✝️🏡

Are you a fan of Jesus, or are you actually following Him?

That's a question I think many of us need to sit with, especially as Christian Realtors navigating an industry constantly pushing us to chase MORE.

This week on Sold on Jesus, I sit down with Realtor Nick Harris for an honest conversation about faith, success, identity, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in our personal lives AND our real estate businesses.

Nick shares his faith journey and how transitioning from being a fan of Jesus to a true follower changed his perspective on life, relationships, and success.

We also challenge something deeply rooted in the real estate industry:

Are we building relationships to genuinely serve people, or because we're hoping they'll become another transaction?

Our industry teaches us to measure everything. Leads, appointments, closings, GCI.

But what happens when production becomes our identity? When we prioritize the next deal over the people we're called to serve?

Nick and I discuss shifting from a transactional mindset to a heart posture of service, putting God first, family second, and business third, and finding fulfillment beyond production.

We also talk about coaching, community, consistency, and building a Christ-centered real estate business where faith isn't just something we talk about. It's how we operate.

This isn't about abandoning ambition or believing success is wrong.

It's about asking ourselves who we're following, who we're building for, and whether our work reflects Christ.

If you're a Christian Realtor wanting to align your faith, priorities, and business, this episode is for you.

00:00 Introduction + Purpose of Sold on Jesus
02:10 Meet Nick Harris
06:22 Faith + Personal Growth
10:21 Fan or Follower?
12:10 Coaching + Community
13:26 Real Estate Success + Its Impact
18:23 God, Family, Business: Reordering Priorities
21:57 Putting Christ at the Center
22:56 Faith as Your Business Foundation
24:33 From Transactions to Relationships
27:04 The Impact of Real Estate
29:05 Serving People Over Chasing Closings
32:15 Coaching + Mindset
33:15 Navigating Information Overload
35:16 Commitment + Consistency
37:29 Fulfillment Beyond Production
39:01 The Posture of Your Heart
43:05 Closing Reflections

Nick Harris is a Realtor who shares how his faith has transformed the way he approaches business, relationships, and serving others.

Instagram: @nickharris_realtor

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If this episode reminds you of another Realtor who needs to hear that their purpose is bigger than their production, share it with them!

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Homes are the business. Christ is the foundation. ✝️🏡

What if the parts of your story you’ve wanted to hide are some of the very places God wants to use?

This week on Sold on Jesus, I sit down with Jess Munsterman, a Colorado Realtor serving the foothills of Denver with Real Broker, for a conversation about faith, surrender, community, worthiness, and allowing God to redeem our stories.

Jess opens up about walking through adversity and the transformation that happened as she began surrendering more of her life to God.

But this conversation isn’t only about where Jess has been.

It’s about what God can do with a surrendered story.

We talk about finding purpose in our work, recognizing the gifts God has given us, allowing faith to shape the way we serve our clients, and learning that our careers can become places where we live out our faith rather than compartmentalize it.

We also get into something I believe so deeply in:

We were never meant to do this alone.

Jess shares how community has played a role in her growth, faith, opportunities, and ability to become more vulnerable about her own story.

We talk about what happens when Christian Realtors stop trying to appear like we have everything figured out and instead create space for real conversations about what God is doing in our lives AND our businesses.

Because surrender isn't only giving God our plans for the future.

Sometimes it's surrendering the story we've told ourselves about our past.

The shame.

The mistakes.

The feeling that someone else is more qualified.

The belief that what we've walked through somehow makes us less worthy of being used.

God can redeem all of it.

And sometimes the thing you thought disqualified you becomes part of how He equips you to serve someone else.

If you're a Realtor trying to figure out how your faith, story, gifts, and career all fit together, this conversation is for you. 🤎

00:00 Introduction + Prayer
02:24 Meet Jess: A Journey of Faith
04:40 Overcoming Adversity + Jess's Story
10:07 What Surrender Started Changing
14:01 Finding God-Given Purpose in Our Work
19:17 Community + Unexpected Opportunities
22:52 Why We Need Faith-Filled Community
27:30 Navigating Hard Seasons With Faith
30:12 Surrendering to God's Will
36:03 Letting God Transform the Story We Tell Ourselves
40:32 Worthiness + Recognizing the Gifts God Gave You

Jess Munsterman is a Colorado Realtor with Real Broker serving the foothills of Denver, bringing her faith, story, and heart for people into the way she serves her clients and community.

Connect with Jess on Instagram: @jess.m.munsterman

If you're in the Denver foothills or looking for a Realtor in that area, go connect with Jess and follow along with what she's building in Colorado. 🏡🤎

🎙️ Sold on Jesus with Dani Hampton

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Watch the full conversation on YouTube

And if this episode makes you think of another Realtor who needs the reminder that their past doesn't disqualify them from what God can do through them, send it their way.

Homes are the business. Christ is the foundation. ✝️🏡

How do you know if it’s God leading you… or just your own voice?

That question comes up over and over again in this episode of Sold on Jesus with DFW Realtor Camille Marin.

Camille’s story is one of obedience.

From taking a leap of faith and moving to Texas to eventually feeling God call her into real estate, Camille shares what it has looked like to follow His direction even when she couldn’t see the entire plan ahead.

But this conversation goes deeper than simply following God.

We talk about learning how to hear Him.

How do you discern God’s voice when making decisions in your real estate business?

How do you recognize His direction when you have your own plans, fears, wants, and expectations competing for your attention?

What happens when obedience doesn’t immediately produce the outcome you expected?

And how does your definition of success change when you realize the impact of your work may have very little to do with the commission attached to it?

Camille and I talk about building a real relationship with Jesus, finding peace in His direction, staying in constant communication with God throughout the ordinary parts of our day, and approaching our businesses with humility and grace.

Because a Christ-centered real estate business isn’t built by occasionally asking God to bless the decisions we’ve already made.

It comes from knowing Him, seeking Him, and learning to recognize His voice when He leads.

This episode is for the Realtor who has found themselves praying:

“God, what do You want me to do next?”

Maybe the answer isn’t always another strategy.

Maybe sometimes we need to get quiet enough to listen.

00:00 Moving to Texas: A Leap of Faith
05:23 Answering God’s Call to Real Estate
10:22 Obedience + Faith in Business
21:00 Challenges + Finding Peace in God’s Direction
28:25 Building a Real Relationship With Christ
30:22 How Faith Changes the Way We Do Business
32:47 Is It God’s Voice or Mine? Learning Discernment
37:04 Humility, Grace + Letting Go of Ourselves
45:21 Staying in Constant Communication With God

Camille Marin is a DFW Realtor whose story of faith, obedience, and real estate is a reminder that our careers can have an impact far beyond a transaction or paycheck.

Follow Camille on Instagram: @camillemarin_dfwrealtor

🎙️ Sold on Jesus with Dani Hampton

Homes are the business. Christ is the foundation.

If this episode makes you think of a Realtor who is trying to discern God’s direction, wrestling with their next step, or learning what obedience looks like in their current season, send it to them.

And if you know a Christian Realtor with a story that needs to be told, share Sold on Jesus with them or tag them so we can keep bringing these conversations into the real estate industry.

What happens when you've spent years building the business, the team, the brokerage… and God starts asking you to let go?

In this episode of Sold on Jesus, I sit down with Realtor and broker Kim Taylor for an incredibly honest conversation about faith, real estate, financial pressure, obedience, and what surrender actually looks like when your livelihood is attached to the thing God is asking you to release control over.

Kim takes us through her journey of faith and building a successful career in real estate, including growing a team and brokerage, and eventually entering a season that forced her to examine what she valued, what she was holding onto, and who was actually leading the business.

We talk about the parts of surrender that aren't always pretty: financial distress, navigating major changes with your spouse, learning to be still when everything in you wants to fix it, releasing things you've worked incredibly hard to build, and choosing obedience before you know the outcome.

And ultimately, we talk about what happens when you stop asking God to simply bless the plans you've already made and start partnering with Him in the business.

This one is for the Realtor who's exhausted from trying to control the outcome, walking through financial uncertainty, questioning a transition, or hearing God say “be still” when everything in them wants to keep moving

Maybe letting go isn't losing.

Maybe it's making room for God to lead.

00:00 Meet Kim Taylor
01:21 Bringing Jesus Into Real Estate
03:20 Kim's Faith + Real Estate Journey
08:26 Realizing What Actually Matters
09:50 Growing Up in a Christian Home
10:17 Generational Change + Spiritual Awakening
21:29 Building a Team + Brokerage
27:53 When the Season Started Changing
28:11 Navigating Change With Your Spouse
29:24 The Journey Into Surrender
31:06 Walking Through Financial Distress
32:43 Learning to Be Still
36:16 What Obedience Can Cost + Produce
40:28 What Faith Looks Like in Real Estate
42:00 The Power of Surrender
46:51 Learning to Let Go
47:49 Partnering With God in Your Business
49:01 The Blessings on the Other Side of Surrender
51:33 Surrender, Faith + What Comes Next

🎙️ Sold on Jesus with Dani Hampton

Homes are the business. Christ is the foundation. ✝️🏡

Follow Kim on instagram @kimtaylorrealtor

If this episode makes you think of another Realtor who's carrying too much, trying to control the outcome, or walking through a season of surrender, please share it with them.

And if these are the kinds of conversations you've been craving in the real estate industry, share the podcast, tag another agent, and help me get these stories in front of the people who need to hear them.

What happens when following God means letting go of the very things that make you feel secure?

In this episode of Sold on Jesus, I sit down with Jennifer Laub for an honest conversation about faith, surrender, identity, and stepping into a completely new season when God starts realigning your life.

Jennifer shares her journey of rediscovering her faith and realizing that following Jesus was going to require more than simply believing. It meant releasing control, letting go of security, and trusting God enough to move before she knew exactly how everything would work out.

That surrender eventually led her into real estate, a new city, and a season of starting again with humility.

But this conversation is about so much more than a career change.

We talk about rediscovering who you really are when you stop trying to become who the world told you to be. We get into personal branding, authenticity, testimony, trusting God's timing, seeking the Kingdom first, and what it looks like to glorify Jesus through the way we do real estate.

Because sometimes God isn't asking us to build a bigger version of what we already had.

Sometimes He's asking us to surrender it and let Him show us what comes next.

A new season doesn't mean you're starting from nothing. You may finally be starting from the right foundation.

🎙️ Sold on Jesus
Homes are the business. Christ is the foundation.

Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jennifer_k_laub and connect with her as she walks into this next chapter.

New episodes every Monday. ✝️🏡

Takeaways

• Rediscovering faith and alignment
• Letting go of security and control
• Embracing humility and exploration in a new venture Embracing new seasons brings opportunities for rediscovery and reinvention.
• Glorifying Jesus in real estate involves seeking first the kingdom and sharing the power of testimony.

Chapters

• 00:00 Journey of Faith and Rediscovery
• 02:50 Finding Alignment and Surrender
• 06:10 Trusting God's Plan
• 08:48 Letting Go of Security and Control
• 18:00 Stepping into Real Estate
• 21:43 Embracing a New Season
• 22:12 Rediscovering Authenticity
• 23:35 Returning to Who I Used to Be
• 25:20 Branding and Faith
• 26:22 Trusting God's Plan
• 29:25 The Power of Testimony
• 34:34 Seeking First the Kingdom
• 37:42 A New Chapter
• 42:08 Glorifying Jesus in Real Estate

Faith is easy when the closings are happening, the money is flowing, and business feels good.

But what happens when obedience costs you something?

In this episode of Sold on Jesus, I sit down with Jamie Knight, Realtor with ΓEA⅃ Broker and host of ΓEA⅃ South Agents, for an honest conversation about what following Jesus actually looks like in real estate.

Jamie shares his faith journey and how prayer, parenting, difficult seasons, and the challenges of building a business have shaped the way he leads and serves today.

We talk about trusting God when the deal falls apart, telling a client the truth even when it could cost you the commission, staying faithful when business slows down, and learning to recognize that our provision was never dependent on one transaction in the first place.

We also get into consistency, perseverance, adapting when life changes, being present with your family, serving people well, and continuing to show up when you can't see the fruit yet.

Because following Jesus in business isn't just about praising Him when we're winning.

It's trusting Him when obedience costs us something.

🎙️ In this episode:
• Faith when business isn't going according to plan
• Choosing obedience over the commission
• Jamie's journey to following Jesus
• Prayer and trusting God's provision
• Parenting and how it changes your priorities
• Consistency and the compound effect
• Adapting through different seasons of business
• Serving people instead of chasing transactions
• Staying present while still pursuing big goals
• Finding opportunity and purpose in difficult seasons

Homes are the business. Christ is the foundation.

Follow Jamie Knight @realsouthagents and check out ΓEA⅃ South Agents for more conversations around real estate, agents, and the business.

New episodes of Sold on Jesus every Monday. 🎙️✝️

Takeaways

• The power of prayer and faith in daily life
• The impact of challenges and struggles on faith and personal growth Adapting to change is essential for success
• Consistency and perseverance lead to long-term success

Chapters

• 00:00 Introducing Sold on Jesus Podcast
• 03:01 The Power of Prayer and Faith
• 05:26 Jamie's Faith Journey
• 09:13 Parenting and Faith
• 16:19 Faith in Struggles and Challenges
• 19:25 Obedience and Faithfulness
• 21:04 Adapting to Change
• 22:06 Leading with the Heart
• 23:43 Consistency and Perseverance
• 24:08 The Compound Effect
• 25:31 Showing Up Consistently
• 26:00 Being Present in the Moment
• 28:58 Finding Opportunity in Challenges
• 31:20 Shifting Focus and Glorifying Faith
• 36:32 Non-Negotiables and Serving Others
• 38:04 Living in the Present

Welcome to Sold on Jesus. 🎙️✝️

After 13 years in real estate, years of chasing success, building businesses, hitting goals, losing things I thought defined me, and walking through a season of pruning, I realized something:

I knew Jesus—but there was a difference between knowing Jesus and actually following Him.

This episode is the heart behind the rename, the relaunch, and why I believe these are conversations worth having.

Going forward, I’m aiming to bring you a new episode every Monday, including conversations with Realtors and people throughout the real estate industry who have their own stories of faith.

Stories of success.
Rock bottom.
Obedience.
Pruning.
Provision.
Closed doors.
Big pivots.
And moments where Jesus completely changed the plan.

Because maybe someone else’s story is exactly what you need to hear in the season you’re walking through.

And if you're in real estate and have a story of what Jesus has done in your life, business, or career that you believe could help someone else—I want to hear it. Let’s chat.

We sell real estate. But we’re Sold on Jesus.

• Why I renamed the podcast Sold on Jesus
• My journey through 13 years in real estate
• When success stopped being enough
• The difference between knowing Jesus and following Him
• Rock bottom, pruning, and surrender
• Why I want to share other people’s stories of faith + real estate

00:00 — Welcome to Sold on Jesus
03:11 — Realizing Something Was Missing
05:24 — My Journey in Real Estate
09:12 — Hitting Rock Bottom
11:14 — From Knowing Jesus to Following Jesus
13:35 — Pruning + Surrender
16:13 — The Conversations I Want to Have

The advice most realtors hear about money is backwards. If you want real wealth, stop chasing status purchases and start asking one brutal question: is this an asset, or is it a liability?

Dani Hampton and Dustin Wright unpack the money mindset shift that changes everything for agents, entrepreneurs, and anyone who keeps building a bigger life without actually feeling wealthy. This conversation gets personal fast, from a high-performing CEO with a yacht and no family connection to the everyday traps that keep people spending on things that impress, numb, or distract instead of creating freedom.

Dani leads the discussion from the perspective of a real estate agent who has lived the scarcity mindset, the vision-board purchases, and the regret of realizing that “more” does not automatically mean “better.”

Dustin Wright, a real estate veteran of 23 years, brings the hard-won framework that helped him reprogram how he sees money, time, relationships, and what truly creates wealth.

You’ll discover:

• Why buying a car, a boat, or a luxury item can be a liability trap unless it is tied to a clear purpose
• The “asset vs. liability” filter Dustin uses to make financial decisions
• Why the real return on investment is often time, presence, and family connection
• How relationship assets and relationship liabilities quietly shape your life and business
• Why top producers can build big businesses and still feel empty
• How to rethink your calendar, your spending, and your definition of success

Dustin breaks down the hidden cost of chasing ego, explaining why the people who need the least from you are often your best long-term relationships, and why the people who drain you are usually the ones giving you the least return. Danny adds real-life examples from team building, family life, and the pressure to “have it all,” showing how easy it is to spend money and time on things that look successful but do not actually build a meaningful life.

This episode matters because real estate rewards hustle, but hustle without intention can quietly destroy the very things you are working for. If you have ever felt rich on paper but disconnected in real life, this conversation will hit home.

Essential listening if you are a realtor, entrepreneur, or high achiever who wants to build wealth without losing your people, your presence, or yourself along the way.

In this episode of the ΓEA⅃ Dani Show, Dani Hampton interviews Marcella Oakley, a former law enforcement hostage negotiator turned real estate coach. Marcella breaks down how the same skills used to build trust and influence in high-stakes situations can help you navigate offers, repairs, tough client convos, and everyday life with more clarity and control.

What You’ll Learn
• How to build trust fast when emotions are high
• Why tone matters more than the words you choose
• Active listening tactics that instantly shift conversations
• Simple role-play practices to strengthen your negotiation confidence
• How to spot the emotional driver behind someone’s “no”

Notable Quotes
• “Fear is the number one driver.”
• “Tone matters more than words.”
• “People crave being listened to.”

Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Real Conversations in Real Estate
02:25 Marcella's Unique Journey from Law Enforcement to Real Estate
05:11 Building Trust: The Key to Successful Negotiations
08:02 The Importance of Communication in Real Estate
11:01 Practicing Negotiation Skills: Role Play and Real-Life Applications
13:38 Understanding Emotional Drivers in Negotiations
16:51 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Grace
19:25 The Human Element in Real Estate Negotiations
21:08 The Evolution of Communication
22:57 The Importance of Human Connection
24:13 Negotiation Skills in Everyday Life
26:51 Navigating Emotional Situations
29:23 Building Trust in Negotiations
31:02 Active Listening Techniques
33:53 The Role of Authenticity in Negotiation
35:05 Trusting Your Gut in Real Estate
37:56 Mindset and Communication Skills

Resources Mentioned
• Black Swan Group: https://blackswangroup.com/
• The One Thing (Gary Keller): https://www.amazon.com/One-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776

Connect with Marcella Oakley
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcellaaoakley/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcellaaoakley/

Connect with Dani / The ΓEA⅃ Dani Show
My instagram @TheDaniHampton or Email [email protected]