How did Jeff Feldhahn come to know Christ?

Jeff became a follower of Jesus when he was 18 years old after a high school teacher, who he was a student assistant for, shared the gospel with him. (01:19, 01:55, 08:02-08:34)

What made Jeff Feldhahn drop out of college after two and a half weeks?

He felt unsettled leaving his parents and older brothers, who had opened a restaurant where his parents had invested their life savings, and he felt God was leading him to withdraw to work there. (10:20-10:49)

What was the main problem with the family restaurant's performance?

The restaurant failed primarily due to "Location, location, location," as it was in Flint, Michigan, during the 1980s when the auto industry (General Motors) was experiencing significant contraction. (12:34-12:51)

What advice did the prophetic man give Jeff Feldhahn about the failing restaurant?

After Jeff wrote down the question, the man prayed and simply said, "close it down." (17:30-17:52)

Did Jeff Feldhahn go to Harvard Law School after the restaurant closed?

Yes. After the man told him he could, Jeff went on to college and then to law school at Harvard. (19:56-20:09)

What is the best way to develop trust in God?

It is "testing over time," it's "experience," and seeing Him show Himself faithful, often in micro opportunities of faithfulness, but then also in the big ones. (06:33-07:07)

Did Jeff Feldhahn meet his wife Shanti at Harvard?

Yes. They met in a Christian a cappella singing group when they were both in graduate school there (she was getting her master's, and he was at the law school). (32:44-33:04)

What was Shanti Feldhahn's first best-selling book about?

The book was about the Y2K issue, specifically focusing on how the church should be a "blessing" and "salt and light" if things became challenging, rather than telling believers to "head for the hills." (38:32-39:36)

What is the concept behind Shanti Feldhahn's new book, The Habits of Hope?

The book researches the characteristics and practices of resilient people who have "high hope" and focuses on what the church can do to help with the mental health crisis. (40:04-41:19, 46:48)

What is the key difference between a system and a habit?

While the terms are sometimes lumped together, a system is a rhythm or structure put in place—like linking a new behavior to something you automatically always do—that helps you achieve a desired end point. (57:03-59:51)