In this episode of One Life, Matt sits down with Pastor Scott Worthington (Senior Pastor of Hope Church, Las Vegas) to talk about what it looks like to live with discipline and dependence—building a meaningful life, leading at a high level, and staying grounded in a relationship with Jesus. Scott shares the habits and spiritual disciplines that formed his “trellis” for growth, how he protects his energy and priorities, and why real progress starts with telling the truth and taking the next step. If you want to thrive in business without losing what matters most, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

1. Why Scott says his greatest joy right now is alignment with his wife Candace
2. The “trellis” concept: how spiritual disciplines create structure for sustainable growth
3. The difference between earning and effort (and why Christians should embrace grace-fueled grit)
4. How to pursue God like it depends on Him, while showing up like it depends on you
5. Why you’ll never “accidentally” become the person you want to be
6. How to build a culture people love: collaboration, accessibility, authenticity, and simple “softball tosses”
7. How to lead your family with unity so the business feels like mission, not competition
8. Practical family systems (including the weekly calendar meeting + Skylight calendar)
9. What God is teaching Scott right now about parenting and trust

1. “Faithful in the dark” matters—success isn’t spotlight, it’s faithfulness.
2. You don’t rise to the level of goals; you fall to the level of systems.
3. Grace is opposed to earning, not effort. (Dallas Willard)
4. Progress begins with truth: evaluate where you are, ask for feedback, then take the next step.
5. Building a “life by design” requires intentionality—but it’s sustained by dependence on God.
6. A thriving family doesn’t happen by default—your culture at home needs a playbook too.

1. “You will never passively find what you don’t actively pursue.”
2. “A lazy Christian is an oxymoron… but so is striving to make God love you more.”
3. “There’s nothing I can do today to make God love me more or less—so I’m free to steward the day.”
4. “One degree by one degree over ten years will make you unrecognizable.”

In this special episode, Matt sits down in Tom Ferry’s studio in Dallas for a real conversation about what it really takes to build a thriving business and a meaningful life at home.

Tom opens up about the “origin story” behind our beliefs around success, the power of learning from multiple mentors (instead of idolizing one person), and why energy, presence, and intentionality aren’t personality traits — they’re choices. They also get practical about marriage guardrails while traveling, protecting your relationship “beyond reproach,” and how entrepreneurs can build big without sacrificing their spouse, kids, health, or faith along the way.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re choosing between crushing it in business or being the spouse/parent you want to be — this one’s for you.

1. If you don’t live intentionally, your industry will hand you a playbook — and it may cost you what you value most.
2. You can learn specific strengths from different mentors without copying their blind spots.
3. Strong marriages don’t happen by accident; they’re protected through clarity, habits, boundaries, and communication.
4. Startup seasons require intensity — but they also require alignment so the spouse isn’t left carrying the weight alone.
5. No other win makes up for losing at home.

1. Tom shares how he learned business perseverance from his dad — but intentionally chose a different path for relationships.
2. The “and vs. or” shift: cutting the “either/or” mindset out of your life.
3. Tom’s approach to staying faithful while traveling: “I give them no room.”
4. A candid story from 2008 where Tom realized his marriage was at risk — and what he changed.

1. Learn more and join the community: https://mattfarnham.com/one-life-podcast
2. Tom Ferry / Ferry International (guest): https://www.tomferry.com/

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1. Tom Ferry: @tomferry

What does it look like to finish the year with clarity—and step into the next one with purpose?

In Part 2 of the end-of-year recap, Matt continues reflecting on the second half of Season One’s guest conversations—pulling out the big ideas that keep showing up across every story: identity, mindset, gratitude, alignment, marriage, and building a business that supports your life (not consumes it).

Matt also shares updates on the Better Together One Life Retreat, gives a preview of what’s coming in 2026 (including new guests and new community experiences), and ends the episode by speaking gratitude over the people behind the scenes—then praying over the One Life community.

1. Identity & Influence: Don’t let other people’s experiences (even well-meaning ones) write your story—get clear on who God made you to be.
2. Bet on Yourself: If you have the right people, the right tools, and you’re committed to the work—why wouldn’t you win?
3. Upgrade Your Mindset “Operating System”: We update our phones… but never update the beliefs and loops running in our minds.
4. Run Your Own Race: There’s power in staying in your lane—like a locomotive on rails—focused, aligned, and unstoppable.
5. Do Hard Things: Resistance produces growth, and training yourself to endure hard things builds capacity for hard seasons.
6. Gratitude as an Anchor: Don’t let the frustrating 10% overshadow the faithful 90%—gratitude keeps you grounded and resilient.
7. Leverage What You Already Love: Build relationships where you already are—kids’ sports, hobbies, communities—don’t chase the next shiny strategy.
8. Outcome Over Process: The “how” can feel heavy; the vision of the outcome can restore energy and motivation.
9. Your Calendar Tells the Truth: Most people say what matters most—but their calendar says something else. Order your life around your real priorities.
10. Grace Over Shame: Shame has no place in your life. Choose grace and forgiveness daily—and let God write beauty through imperfection.
11. Marriage & Business Alignment: Ego can’t coexist with a healthy marriage. Think 100% ownership, not 50/50.
12. Pivot Without Shame: You’re not stuck. If you realize you’re on a path you don’t want, you can change direction—boldly.

This two-part recap marks five months of The One Life Podcast—highlighting how the community is growing, how stories are already coming in from listeners, and why these conversations are meant to be evergreen.

Matt also shares:

1. A recap of the Better Together One Life Retreat at The Broadmoor