Garrett welcomes guest Jared Lawrence, founder of Kingdom Living Connections—a national network designed to connect Christian real estate agents and foster meaningful, gospel-centered relationships.

Together, they explore what it looks like to live out your faith in business, the need for a Christian referral network, and how real estate can be a mission field, not just a marketplace. Jared shares the story behind Kingdom Living’s formation, how his upbringing shaped his purpose, and why a gospel-driven community is essential for the future of the industry.

Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting out, this episode will encourage you to build a business rooted in faith, relationships, and eternal purpose.

🔑 Key Takeaways:
✅ Kingdom Living Connections equips and unites Christian real estate agents
✅ The gospel should guide every aspect of life and business
✅ Christian agents are called to serve, not just sell
✅ A faith-driven referral network is essential in today’s industry
✅ Community is the foundation for Kingdom impact
✅ Your background and journey uniquely prepare you for your mission
✅ Deep relationships often grow from real estate connections
✅ Be intentional in seeking out believers to partner with in business

📅 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Humor
02:35 – Overview of Kingdom Living Connections
07:24 – The Heart Behind Kingdom Living
11:53 – Building a Christian Agent Economy
16:26 – Growing Up as a Pastor’s Kid in Dubai
22:38 – The Vision for Kingdom Living Connections

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Scarcity is a spirit—and it’s loud in this industry. You’re told if someone else wins, you lose. If you rest, you fall behind. If you slow down, you’ll get swallowed up.
But God's economy is different. There is more than enough.
You can live and build from a place of abundance, not fear. But it takes a mindset shift—and a trust shift.

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With transparency and conviction, Garrett challenges the hustle culture mindset and invites Christian real estate professionals to redefine success according to eternal values—not industry pressure. In this powerful solo episode of The Faithful Agent, host Garrett Maroon unpacks the heart behind his upcoming book, The Balance Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life. 

You’ll hear stories from Garrett’s own life, the concept of “the dash” (the time between your birth and death), and practical insights to help you build a business that honors your faith, your family, and your future.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why the dash between your birth and death is your most important legacy
• How to resist hustle culture and reclaim time for what truly matters
• Why redefining success is key to long-term peace and purpose
• How to measure success by your own scoreboard—not the world’s
• The importance of authenticity in a filtered, performance-driven world
• Practical ways to reflect, set boundaries, and live with clarity
• Why reflection, solitude, and small shifts can lead to lasting change

📖 Key Takeaways:

• The dash represents your entire life—how will you live it?
• Hustle is not the same as obedience or fruitfulness.
• Personal success metrics can and should look different from industry norms.
• You can build a real estate career that honors both your faith and your family.
• Small, intentional changes compound over time.

⏱️ Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to The Balance Breakthrough
02:46 – The Dash: Life’s True Measure
05:55 – Hustle Culture vs. Intentional Living
10:53 – Redefining Success and Priorities
16:06 – Building Your Own Scoreboard
18:58 – Reflection and Action Steps

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You don’t have to be the loudest, flashiest, or most aggressive to win.
You weren’t created to fit a mold—you were created on purpose, with a specific wiring and mission. When you try to mimic someone else's path, you miss the one God laid out for you. The real win is alignment—living and working in the gifts God gave you, not someone else.

EPISODE: You're Not Broken, You're Built Different

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Garrett sits down with 18-year-old real estate professional Grayson James—son of industry leader Jared James—for a powerful conversation about growing up in a real estate family, developing hunger without hardship, and building a business that aligns with faith, purpose, and legacy.

Grayson shares how intentional parenting, biblical values, and connection to his father's mission shaped his mindset. From his ISA experience at 17 to launching his business in a brand-new market, Grayson offers practical advice for agents seeking to grow with both grit and grace.

What You’ll Learn:
• How to raise entrepreneurial, faith-filled kids as a busy real estate parent
• The power of showing up for “the little moments” with your family
• What motivates Gen Z agents to get into real estate—and how they’re thinking differently
• Why cold calling still works (and how to start from zero)
• How to respond to objections like “Aren’t you too young to be my agent?”
• Why every strategy is just a funnel to relationships—and relationships are what convert
• What it means to connect your work to your calling as a Christian agent

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The real estate industry has conditioned us to tie our worth to production. We chase closings, crave recognition, and ride the emotional rollercoaster of the next lead. But here's the truth: you are not your numbers. You're not your commission. You're not your latest scoreboard. You are a child of God. Your identity was secure long before you ever sold a house. Real estate is what you do—not who you are.

EPISODE: Why You're Still Hustling Like It's 2016

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Garrett challenges the myth that success in real estate requires following someone else's formula. Instead, he empowers Christian agents to embrace the unique way God designed them to work, serve, and succeed.

Garrett unpacks the concept of your “opportunity zone”—where your past wins, natural wiring, and God-given gifts align—and encourages agents to focus on purpose over performance. This episode is a reminder that you were never meant to fit the mold—you were made to reflect His design.

Whether you’re new to the industry or feeling burned out by comparison, this message will refocus you on what truly matters: living out your calling with clarity, excellence, and community support.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• You don’t have to be like everyone else to be successful.
• Mimicking top producers isn’t the path to lasting fulfillment.
• Discover who the Lord created you to be—and work from that place.
• Your natural rhythms, strengths, and gifts are not accidental.
• Your opportunity zone is found where your past wins and unique wiring meet.
• Pursue excellence, not comparison.
• Stay rooted in your core purpose and calling.
• God’s blessings (your “diamonds”) are found on the path He made for you.
• Community support helps you stay aligned and encouraged.
• This is about building His Kingdom, not your personal empire.

📘 Chapters:

00:00 – Embracing Individuality in Success
02:36 – Identifying Your Unique Strengths
07:54 – Creating Your Opportunity Zone
12:42 – Staying Focused on Your Core Purpose
18:30 – The Importance of Community and Support

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Explore how the StoryBrand framework can transform your real estate business. In Garrett's Skool call he unpacks how storytelling connects with clients, how to position yourself as a guide—not the hero—and why clarity in your messaging is critical for both impact and growth.

From identifying your ideal client to crafting a clear action plan, Garrett shares real-life insights on how to serve first responder families and niche markets with empathy, authority, and Gospel-centered purpose.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, this episode will help you simplify your marketing, clarify your message, and lead clients with confidence.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The mission is the Gospel. The method is real estate.
• Clients are the heroes; agents should be the guides.
• Stories sell—use them to connect and convert.
• Empathy and authority build trust with your audience.
• Know your avatar and speak directly to their needs.
• Clarity in your plan leads to client confidence.
• Share your own story to make deeper connections.
• A well-defined niche creates more opportunities.
• Visualizing both success and failure motivates action.
• A clear message attracts the right people—and repels the wrong ones.

📘 Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Purpose of the Gathering
01:52 – Understanding the StoryBrand Framework
06:12 – Identifying the Character and Their Problems
11:45 – Defining the Guide: Empathy in Real Estate
17:47 – Creating a Clear Plan for Clients
24:37 – Balancing Empathy and Authority
27:19 – Visualizing Success and Failure
32:45 – Understanding the Client’s Story
39:30 – Finding Your Niche in Real Estate
44:27 – Trusting the Process & Serving the Community

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Dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI)—a tool that’s revolutionizing real estate—but not without spiritual implications. In this timely episode of Garrett Maroon and Bianka Downs unpack this challenging topic.

Together, they explore how Christian agents can engage with AI through the lens of faith, wisdom, and purpose. Bianca introduces her Soul Framework—Stewardship, Obedience, Understanding, and Love—as a biblical compass for integrating technology into business while staying anchored in Christ.

If you’ve felt unsure about AI, this conversation will equip you with discernment, strategy, and peace as you explore the intersection of technology and theology.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• 💡 AI is a powerful tool, but its impact depends on how we use it.
• 🧭 The Soul Framework (Stewardship, Obedience, Understanding, Love) helps Christians approach AI faithfully.
• 🤝 AI should multiply your ministry—not replace your mission.
• 🧠 Discernment and feedback are essential when using AI tools.
• 📊 Start by identifying specific business needs, then plug in tech.
• 💬 AI should serve your values, not define them.
• ⏳ Avoid the trap of hyper-efficiency—you’re called to fruitfulness, not burnout.
• 📣 Use AI to free your time for people and gospel work.
• 🙏 Let God, not the algorithm, guide your business decisions.

🗂️ Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to AI in the Christian Context
04:05 – The Necessity of AI for Christian Agents
10:12 – Understanding AI’s Role in Business and Faith
16:30 – The Soul Framework for AI Engagement
24:17 – Practical Steps to Start Using AI
29:44 – The Dual Nature of AI: Good and Evil
32:06 – Engaging with AI: The Learning Curve
35:43 – Identifying Business Needs and AI Solutions
39:55 – Balancing Efficiency and Spiritual Well-being
42:03 – Staying Grounded in a Hyper-Efficient World
46:07 – Using AI for Gospel-Oriented Work

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How can Christian entrepreneurs can eliminate distractions, escape comparison, and focus on what truly matters? Garrett is joined today by Matt Farnham and together, they challenge the hustle narrative by encouraging listeners to work from approval, not for it, and to focus their energy on what brings purpose, significance, and eternal value.

From the tension between work and family to the trap of perfectionism and the power of divine appointments, this episode is a roadmap to purpose-driven living in business and beyond. Garrett and Matt also introduce the launch of the One Life Podcast, created to help Christians live intentionally and fully aligned with their calling.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Distraction is one of the enemy’s greatest tools—eliminate it to refocus on what’s eternal
✅ Comparison culture robs contentment and clarity
✅ Harmony, not balance, is the key to integrating work and family
✅ You are already approved in Christ—work from that truth
✅ Focus on things that make tomorrow better than today
✅ Spiritual warfare often looks like busyness and perfectionism
✅ Your God-given talents point to your unique calling
✅ Delegation and simplicity can free you to focus on significance
✅ Presence > proximity when it comes to family
✅ Faith should anchor both personal and professional decisions
✅ Divine appointments often require slowing down to notice
✅ You don’t retire from a life of purpose—you lean deeper into it

Episode Chapters:

⏳ 00:00 – Introduction to the One Life Journey
🔍 03:03 – Breaking Free from Comparison & Finding Purpose
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 06:08 – Harmony Over Balance: Reclaiming Time for Family
💡 09:09 – Working From Approval, Not For It
🎯 12:00 – Identifying What’s Truly Significant
⚔️ 14:59 – Distraction as a Form of Spiritual Warfare
✂️ 17:58 – Removing Distractions to Find Fulfillment
🏘 20:07 – Serving Your Community Through Real Estate
🧭 22:49 – Recognizing & Responding to Divine Appointments
🧠 24:49 – Where Life and Business Collide
🎙 28:30 – The One Life Mission: Living with Clarity
🚀 34:45 – Launching the One Life Podcast

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