When God Interrupted a Revenge Plot: Jay Harris on Radical Transformation

Jay Harris was 10 steps from leaving church when God spoke: "You're gonna die this week."

He was plotting a murder for Wednesday. Going to church on Sundays to keep his girlfriend happy. Living in the streets, dealing with beef, drowning in alcohol—and convinced he had it all under control.

Then everything changed.

In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Jay shares his journey from the streets of Jacksonville to pastoring in the hood, from survival mode to building a legacy that shapes kingdom leaders. This isn't a polished testimony—it's a real story about transformation, counseling, fatherhood, and what happens when you stop trying to figure it all out alone.

What we cover:

• The altar call that interrupted a murder plot and changed everything
• Why Jay resisted counseling for years—and why it became his best investment
• How to build family culture and legacy when you come from dysfunction
• Leading in the trenches vs. leading from a conference stage
• The power of letting yourself be led when you're exhausted
• What it means to pastor the hood with dignity and stay rooted in community

This episode is for you if:You're tired and questioning your calling. You're leading alone and burning out. You think counseling is for "other people." You're building something but don't know how to create lasting legacy. You need permission to stop working so hard.

Jay's closing advice will challenge every leader: "Stop trying to lead and let yourself be led sometimes. You might find more rest and peace than you ever imagined."