“You can go through immense amounts of tragedy and still have joy at the end of the road.” – Rev. Jayson Derowitsch   Today’s featured author is a father, husband, and church pastor in Oregon, Rev. Jayson Derowitsch. Jayson and I talk about how he became a Christian, leadership lessons he learned from being a young senior pastor, and tons more!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How he dedicated his life to Christ at 19. The importance of thinking ahead before making a vow. What to do in your waiting season. The 2 leadership lessons he learned from being a Pastor. What helped Jayson better communicate with the more seasoned members of his congregation. How he came to love writing. Why he had to remove his first book from Amazon after selling a couple of hundred books.     Jayson’s Site: https://www.facebook.com/jaysonderowitsch/ Jayson’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jayson-Derowitsch/e/B017MQN52Y?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000   Resources Mentioned: Divorce Is Worse Than Death: https://www.amazon.com/Divorce-Is-Worse-Than-Death/dp/B08XY7FTPK/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1615782708&sr=8-1   The Jesus You Can't Ignore: What You Must Learn from the Bold Confrontations of Christ: https://www.amazon.com/The-Jesus-You-Cant-Ignore-audiobook/dp/B00D7LN4BQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1615782657&sr=1-1   Related Episodes:   Host 2 Host Special - "Faith, Reinvention & Biblical Character Development" with Bob Thibodeau (@bob_thibodeau): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host-2-host-special-faith-reinvention-biblical-character-development-with-bob-thibodeau-bob_thibodeau/   Ep. 295 – “Change of Heart” with Mike Pitocco (@mikepitocco) #C2H: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-295-change-of-heart-with-mike-pitocco-mikepitocco-c2h/   214 – “A Spoonful of Courage” with Dr. Charles Page (@cwpageauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/214-a-spoonful-of-courage-with-dr-charles-page-cwpageauthor/   204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/204-modern-day-bible-stories-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/   9 - "Life Liberation" with Dr. Sinclair Grey III (@DrSinclairGrey): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/9-life-liberation-with-dr-sinclair-grey-iii-drsinclairgrey/   210.5 (Charm City Bonus Episode) - "Endurance & Faithful Work" with Dr. Eric Holmes (@DrEricholmes1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2105-charm-city-bonus-episode-endurance-faithful-work-with-dr-eric-holmes-drericholmes1/   91 - "Inverted Leadership" with Joel Hawbaker (@RealLifeLeading): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/91-inverted-leadership-with-joel-hawbaker-reallifeleading/   236 – “Launch Your Life” with Philip Bruns: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/236-launch-your-life-with-philip-bruns/   Ep. 321 – “Ethical Success and Business Prosperity” with Rabbi Yonason Goldson (@yonasongoldson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-321-ethical-success-and-business-prosperity-with-rabbi-yonason-goldson-yonasongoldson/   Ep. 313.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “True North Business” with Bobby Albert (@BobbyAlbert): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3135-holiday-bonus-true-north-business-with-bobby-albert-bobbyalbert/