Guest #17 | JR Rennie. Self-Awareness.
Faith That Ignites.
In this powerful interview, John “JR” Rennie shares his journey of faith, purpose, and the founding of Brushfires Ministry. From personal transformation to spiritual leadership, JR speaks candidly about what it means to live boldly for Christ in a world that often pushes back.
🎙️GUEST #17 | John "JR" Rennie Talks About Brushfires Ministry and His Faith in Christianity.
✝️ Faith, Fire & Finding Purpose | JR Rennie on Brushfires, Jesus & Inner Design
Episode Description: Christian leader and Brushfires Ministry founder John “JR” Rennie joins Deep Shallow Dive to break down faith, identity, spiritual warfare, and how discovering God’s purpose for your life changes everything.
What If God Designed You for More Than Survival?
In this soul-centered, faith-driven episode of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar has an eye-opening conversation with John “JR” Rennie, founder of Brushfires Ministry and a man who went from software entrepreneur to spiritual mentor. With transparency, scripture, and lived experience, JR unpacks the journey of discovering God’s design, confronting trauma, and awakening your true spiritual purpose.
JR shares his testimony—from a non-Christian household to finding Jesus at age 12, surviving an abusive stepfather, and reconnecting with faith later through a divine dream that changed his family’s trajectory. But this isn’t just about personal salvation—it’s about service. JR explains how his ministry helps others unlock their God-given talents, gifts, and callings to live lives that are spiritually aligned and impact-driven.
This episode is a deep spiritual dive into salvation, sin, the Trinity, original design, the voice of God, and how Brushfires Ministry helps people understand who they are and what they’re here to do.
👤 Who Is JR Rennie?
JR Rennie is a business leader turned spiritual coach and the founder of Brushfires Ministry, a purpose-based discipleship movement helping Christians uncover their God-given wiring through assessments, coaching, and spiritual alignment. After walking away from his successful software firm, JR dedicated his life to helping others find clarity, joy, and identity in Christ.
🔥 Key Topics in This Episode
JR’s salvation story and early exposure to Christianity
The Holy Spirit's role as conscience, counselor, and guide
How trauma and abuse shaped JR’s spiritual strength
Why faith is not just belief—but identity and obedience
How Brushfires Ministry uses assessments to uncover purpose
JR’s dream that changed his family’s spiritual course
Understanding the Trinity, sin nature, and the need for salvation
The difference between Old Testament law and New Testament grace
🧠 What You'll Learn
That Christians believe Jesus is both God and Son of God
The difference between being saved by grace and living with purpose
How the Holy Spirit acts as an internal compass for believers
Why every person has a unique spiritual assignment
How trauma, pain, and redemption often go hand-in-hand
That discovering purpose requires intentional self-awareness and surrender
🗣️ JR’s Most Powerful Quotes
“You were not made randomly—you were designed with purpose.”
“Salvation doesn’t end with belief. It begins with transformation.”
“God got his hands dirty to create you. That’s how personal He is.”
🧩 Top Themes Covered
Brushfires Ministry purpose work
Christian identity and calling
salvation and spiritual rebirth
the Holy Spirit explained
Trinity in Christianity
JR Rennie DSD podcast
finding purpose through faith
spiritual warfare teaching
Christian dream testimonies
discovering divine design
religious trauma and healing
Old Testament vs New Testament
paraclete and inner guidance
Biblical inspiration in daily life
Christian discipleship coaching
JR Rennie Brushfires curriculum
faith after abuse
purpose-driven Christian life
God’s plan for believers
spiritual gifts discovery
how God speaks to people
faith-based self-assessments
truth-seeking podcast episode
Christian men’s ministry
unlocking your God-given design
🧭 Final Takeaway: You Were Made for This
JR Rennie’s story shows that faith isn’t about perfection—it’s about direction. When you understand how you were wired, what you’re called to, and who you’re walking with, the game changes. Your job isn’t just to believe. It’s to become.
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