TNMU #163: From Rags to Riches to Ruined to Redeemed with Dr. Joe Martin (Part 1)

The story you are about to hear is almost impossible to believe. And yet it happened and it’s told by the one who experienced it all, Dr. Joe Martin. Joe’s life can be summarized in one simple sentence: “He went from rags to riches to ruined to redemption.”  Having it all by age 30, losing it all by age 40, and gaining it all back by age 50. He now hosts a top rated podcast for Christian Men and helps men write their own life comeback stories. Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Expanded Notes: realmenconnect.com  /  rmcfree.com Dr. Joe Martin: from Rags to Riches to Ruined to Redemption Rags: Growing up poor, neglected and abused in “the hood” Riches: Early financial and business success in his 20’s Ruined: Losing it all — success, wealth, marriage, and almost his own life Redemption: Rediscovering his identity in Christ and now helping men write their comeback stories Shame was keeping Joe from being honest with his family, about abuse and choices The issue wasn’t about sex, it was about identity; the trauma became the truth Addictions are the wrong solution to a deeper problem