Summary

In this heartfelt episode "The Director of No Fun Gets Spiritual: Faith as Our Foundation," Brian and Angel Holmes share their unique faith journeys and how spirituality guides their vision for The Holmestead Bar & Retreat. From Brian's steady Presbyterian upbringing to Angel's rollercoaster through Baptist, Catholic, and Episcopal churches, they reveal how finding Seacoast Church became their spiritual turning point. The couple discusses their plans for creating a Caribbean "giving bar" that combines faith, community, and disaster relief efforts. Angel introduces their Homestead Angels initiative and Angel Boxes project, designed to uplift those in need. Throughout the conversation, The Director of No Fun shows his spiritual side while Angel brings her characteristic enthusiasm to their shared vision of creating a purpose-driven business based on faith. Their story demonstrates how spiritual foundations can provide clarity, direction, and purpose for ambitious dreams—proving that when business meets faith, amazing things happen.

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Takeaways

• Brian's steady Presbyterian roots contrast with Angel's more dramatic faith journey
• Finding Seacoast Church was a spiritual turning point for both of them
• Faith provides the foundation for their Holmestead Bar & Retreat vision
• They plan to limit drinks while maximizing community impact
• The Homestead Angels initiative will focus on disaster relief partnerships
• Angel Boxes project provides spiritual uplift to those feeling down
• Faith-based bars are a growing trend they're excited to join
• The Holmestead will be a welcoming space for all, with faith elements incorporated thoughtfully
• Their children are actively involved in faith journeys of their own
• Faith has helped them navigate challenges in their relationship and business
• The Director of No Fun brings spiritual stability while Angel brings enthusiasm

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Sound Effects Fun

05:00 The Director of No Fun's Faith Journey

13:45 Angel's Spiritual Background

21:36 The Holmestead's Faith Component

28:30 The Giving Bar Concept

34:15 The Angel Boxes Project

39:50 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps

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