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From Ministry to Rock Bottom to Purpose | Out of the Desert Ep. 1

Welcome to the very first episode of the Out of the Desert podcast! In this premiere episode, hosts Bryan Evans and Ryan Herrington introduce their journeys as "preacher’s kids" who grew up in the same town and felt pushed into vocational ministry. They open up about their personal "desert experiences"—Ryan's identity crisis and complete life upheaval in 2017 and Bryan's traumatic 2020, involving the loss of a baby, a severe back injury, and job loss. They discuss how these hardships led them to the "Joshua Tree"—a company and a concept centered on helping people with disabilities find their worth and potential. Ryan explains the powerful metaphor behind the name: the Joshua Tree is a protected species that thrives and blooms in the desert, a place where growth seems impossible. Whether you are walking through a difficult season, dealing with church hurt, or feel like your story is over, this podcast is here to remind you that your story is still being written. ======== Learn more about the work we do at Joshua Tree Service Group: https://www.thejoshuatree.org ======== Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Welcome to Out of the Desert 0:44 - Ryan’s Story: Growing up in ministry & the "quicksand" of 2017 05:58 - Bryan’s Story: The "Preacher's Kid" pressure & the trauma of 2020 10:55 - Finding new ministry outside the church walls 15:39 - The Barber Story: A moment of life change 19:43 - Why "Joshua Tree"? (It’s not just a U2 album) 23:49 - The Metaphor: Thriving in a place designed to kill you 30:00 - Why your story isn't finished yet 33:16 - The Israelites, Egypt, and following God through the wilderness Key Quotes: "If you walk through the desert long enough, you will find some quicksand." "Joshua Trees grow in the desert... where there's a lack of water... and yet somehow, this tree not only grows, but it thrives." "Your story is not finished... The sequel can be even greater than book number one." #OutOfTheDesert #JoshuaTree #FaithPodcast #OvercomingAdversity #Ministry