#635 Ray Bezarez: ⚓ From Navy Lessons to Life Ministry: Ray’s Journey
In this deeply moving episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Ray Bezarez, a Navy veteran, former associate pastor, and passionate people-helper, to explore a life marked by faith, hardship, healing, and hope. From scrubbing urinals in the Navy to building churches and comforting widows, Ray's journey is a masterclass in humility and leadership.
Ray shares the impact of grief after losing his wife—the love of his life—and how years of pain eventually gave way to healing through scripture and service. His reflections on pastoral leadership are powerful, revealing what true spiritual guidance looks like. He also opens up about his own struggles with weight and smoking, and how he’s working toward renewed health and purpose.
But this episode isn’t all serious. Ray—aka "Old Wolf"—also shares how playing Call of Duty connects him to younger generations and keeps his reflexes sharp. It’s an honest, inspiring, and often humorous look at what it means to keep growing, no matter your age or past.
✅ Top 3 Highlights:
- 🕊️ Ray’s powerful lessons on faith and healing after the death of his wife
- 🎮 How video games connect generations—and Ray’s gamer tag: “Old Wolf”
- 🔥 A real talk on transformation: weight loss, quitting smoking, and living with purpose
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