Why we started Meant To Live.

I used to think living was being like everyone else.  Working, having a family, trying to buy a house, and eating whatever was available at the store or restaurant.  I never thought about intentionally taking care of myself.  I thought I was “healthy”.  I thought I was living a full life.  Until the red pill day.  I was air-lifted to a hospital in San Francisco with 5 massive blood clots, organs shutting down and an underlying disease I did not know about. 

Staring death in the face, I was forced to deal with bold questions. 

Have I been living life the best I can? 

Have I cherished and nourished this gift of life?  My family?  My friends?

Have I left an impact on the world?  Or if I did die, would anyone outside my family know or care?

It was a moment, where I suddenly realized that just going along with the normal thing was NOT really living.  The moment I realized I was meant to Live.  That life was a gift.  A gift that should be lived with intention and purpose.  A life that should be valued and nurtured.  A life that should be shared and poured out for others. 

Fast forward a few years.  I had bought the URL “MeantToLive.co”. I was getting tired of seeing people waste away their gift.  People need to know they are valuable.  They are important.  They have a life and purpose worth living! 

That’s when I met Paulo.  A Brazilian married to a Canadian.  A Man that encountered life changing Jesus just a few years ago.  A Man who was instantly set free from drug addiction.  Who has been part of the Brazillian Cartel, who had searched globally for meaning and purpose.  A Man that is now going after life and pouring into others and serving his city.

 At my daughters 16th Birthday Dinner, he said to me, I want to start a podcast – I want you to do it with me.

My immediate answer was YES!  I shared my idea and the name and he loved it.  It aligned exactly with what he was thinking.  Amazing how God can bring two people together like that.  Now we are not simply co-hosts.  We are brothers.  One Brazillian, one Canadian and a whole lot of adventure, wisdom and experience to help you live your best life. 

We exist to serve you.  Our Mission – at the Meant To Live Podcast – is to see the world come fully alive with who they were created to be.  Body.  Mind.  Spirit. 

We have deep conversations, ask meaningful questions and interview extraordinary guests – all to help you come alive and live with purpose, intention and joy. 

Thanks for tuning in.