Today, we’re going to re-share what we thought was an “instant classic” from last year’s Restore Gathering; a deeply personal and thought-provoking message about family, faith, and the complexity of life from Joseph Grenny, author of Crucial Conversations and co-founder of The Other Side Academy.
Drawing from his own experience with his own “messy” family, Joseph speaks openly about moments of despair, like the heartache of watching loved ones—including his own children—struggle with addiction, estrangement, and other crises.
But at the heart of his message is a radical idea: that the phrase "All is well" can be true even in the face of chaos and imperfection. He challenges the traditional "brochure" image of family success, reminding us that not even the families in our sacred texts had it all together. Through powerful stories of redemption, both from his own family and the lives transformed at The Other Side Academy, Joseph encourages us to rethink what it means to succeed as families, and to embrace waiting as part of God’s divine work.
We think Joseph’s words will resonate deeply with anyone who has felt the pain of seeing a loved one struggle, and we hope it offers both comfort and inspiration. We highly recommend watching the video for this one (here or on our YouTube channel) — his visuals are fantastic, and it’s a completely different experience seeing him bring it all to life in person.
Joseph Grenny will be presenting again at Restore this year, as part of a fantastic lineup of speakers, musicians, and performers. We would love to have you join us!
GET A FREE GIFT FROM US WHEN YOU SWING BY THE COMPASS
If you’re in Utah county this week, swing by The Compass Gallery on Center St in Provo any time during business hours (12-8pm, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday) and pick up a free gift from us when you tell them Faith Matters sent you. Then stay and browse through the expansive artwork (J. Kirk Richards’ new collection Come Thou Fount is on display right now!) and check out our upcoming events while you’re there!
JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC, FREE FOOD, AND COOL PRIZES ON SEPT 13!
Whether you’re a new student, a returning student, or just a young person finding your way on a journey of faith—join us at The Compass in downtown Provo on 9/13 for free food, live music, and a chance to meet new people and win prizes for giving us feedback on our fall programming ideas! We’re relying on word of mouth to spread the word about this event, so please share with anyone you know who might be interested!
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READ AN EXCERPT FROM JENNIFER FINLAYSON-FIFE’S NEW BOOK
