How a Tragedy Became a Ministry with Chris Grainger

The Eternal Optimist

Matt sits down with Chris Grainger to explore how life's hardest challenges can shape purpose and leadership. Chris shares his journey from losing his daughter to embracing his faith and building "The Lion Within Us" ministry. They discuss the importance of empathy, resilience, and stepping into roles of leadership at home and in the community. Chris and Matt talk about the losses they’ve experienced, leaning into faith, and the responsibility of building others up while being grounded in their values.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Eternal Optimist
• 00:00:22 - Who is Chris Grainger?
• 00:01:21 - A Journey of Faith
• 00:02:29 - The Shift to Entrepreneurship
• 00:03:36 - Facing Life’s Hardest Challenges
• 00:05:19 - Turning Loss into Compassion
• 00:10:54 - A Ministry Born from Purpose
• 00:17:20 - Navigating Faith and Politics
• 00:27:59 - Creating a Space for Growth
• 00:32:46 - Rapid Fire and Closing Insights

Links and Resources:

• Chris on LinkedIn
• The Lion Within Us

Book Recommendations:

• Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
• All books by C.S. Lewis
• The Bible

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