Ten years of drinking. A slew of relationships he now calls infatuation, not love. A temper he aimed at women in words instead of fists — and a father's habits he swore he'd never repeat, right up until he became them.

Then, at 28, drunk at a Super Bowl party, he raced a man across the snow, fell, and tore the tip of his big toe off. He limped home with his shoe in his hand and stopped at his one-year-old daughter's crib, the way he always did. And he heard God say: A child can't raise a child.

He went to church the next Sunday and never looked back.

In this episode of Resilience is Power, Pastor Joe Scott tells the whole story — the boy dragged to the front row of church by his mother, the 19-year-old who found freedom in the military and lost himself in it, the master barber running "the Holy Ghost Corner" in an East Baltimore shop, and the officer God pointed at from the side of I-95. Twenty-six years later he retired as Chief of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, the first African American to hold the post.

He also tells the part most testimonies skip: the pruning. His wife's health scare. A hard season with his son. The stress of command, and the thing men do instead of dealing with it — shut down. "God won't allow that," he says. "Not for me."

His daughter is 36 now. She has never met the man he used to be.

"I'm sharing my testimony — but that doesn't have to be your story. You don't need to take the long way. You can take a direct route."

This conversation digs into what prophecy actually is in the New Testament church, why the gift didn't quietly end with the apostles, and where it's been hijacked. Pastor B walks through how to test a prophetic word against Scripture, why every word needs to be judged instead of just applauded, and why the safest place for the prophetic is your local church — not a viral video feed. We also get into how some well-known "prophets" have been caught data-mining social media to fake words of knowledge, the difference between a young gift and a mature one, and what it actually means to commit your life to a word the Lord has spoken over you. Pastor B also shares his own story — the suicide attempt that ended with him hearing the voice of God, and the long, slow road of growing into a prophetic gift he didn't know he had.

Scriptures referenced in this episode: 1 Corinthians 14:3, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12:4–11, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11, Acts 13, 1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Timothy 1:18, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 4:4.

If you've ever wondered whether the quiet, steady faith is enough — this one's for you.

Revelation 12:11 | Luke 9:23 | Proverbs 11:14 | John 20:24–29

In this episode of Resilience is Power, an outreach of Impact Church dedicated to equipping and inspiring for impact, host Chris sits down with David and Carolyn Ross to explore the depths of love, laughter, and legacy. With 33 years of marriage (and 36 years together) under their belts, the Rosses share a powerful testimony of how a relationship can move from a turbulent "roller coaster" to a place of profound peace and elation.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

From Baggage to Blessing: David and Carolyn get honest about entering their marriage with "scars" and "baggage" from previous rocky relationships, and the trust issues they had to overcome.

The 25-Year Turning Point: Discover how centering their marriage on Christ transformed their relationship from one of "abrupt stops" and "hitting the wall" to a life defined by the joy and peace of God.

The Art of "Fighting Right": Learn practical communication strategies, such as talking with each other rather than at each other, and why divorce is never an option on their table.

The Secret to Longevity: Why you must continue to "date" your spouse through every season—from Saturday morning breakfasts to intentional small gestures of affection.

Covenant Over Convenience: A deep dive into why marriage is a holy covenant that should not be entered into lightly, and the importance of having an "exit plan" completely off the table.

Advice for Singles: Carolyn and David offer wisdom on letting God pick your spouse and ensuring your partner is truly God-centered before tying the knot.

Whether you are a newlywed, an empty nester, or someone still searching for a partner, this conversation offers hope and practical tools to help your marriage flourish. As the Rosses demonstrate, when God is the center, a "three-stranded cord" is not easily broken.

Tune in to learn how to cultivate a marriage that not only survives but thrives for a lifetime..

Key Points:

Resilience is the ability to get back up after being knocked down, not just from failure but from any challenge

Growth is measurable over time through comparison with your past self, not with others

Consistency comes from revelation—understanding that repeated actions bring results and knowing your identity in God

Identity crisis in this generation stems from not knowing who they are in Christ; true identity comes from understanding we are made in God's image

The enemy attacks our identity to undermine consistency and purpose

Growth requires intentional micro-decisions stacked together over time, like roots growing deep in a tree

Relationship with God should be the primary pursuit, not ministry duties or work obligations

Commitment is more important than desire; the "feel like it" follows action

Shift from "I have to" mentality to "I get to" mentality transforms our walk with Christ

Humility is being absolutely at peace with who you are by the grace of God

Godly ambition means doing everything wholeheartedly as unto the Lord, planting and watering while God brings the increase

Maintaining a childlike curiosity keeps us hungry for more of God's Word