EP 101: How to Flourish in a Fragmented World with Heath Hardesty

In Faith Journey, Podcast, Spiritual Growth by Heath Hardesty

In a world of burnout, divided attention, digital overwhelm, and spiritual disconnection, many men have lost sight of the greater story they were meant to inhabit.

To help us solve this problem, Heath Hardesty, pastor of Valley Community Church in California, has written All Things Together, a winsome and timely invitation to rediscover that divine story through a reimagined vision of apprenticeship to Jesus—one that brings together the scattered pieces of our lives and cultivates peace in an increasingly divided world.

In this episode of the Impactus podcast, Dean and Heath discuss Heath’s personal journey, the importance of community, and the role of both gentleness and strength for men in discipleship. The conversation emphasizes the need for spiritual formation rooted in grace and the significance of being present in our relationships with God and others.

Whether you’re a seeker or a seasoned follower of Jesus, this conversation is worth listening to!


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About
Heath Hardesty
Heath Hardesty serves as the lead pastor of Valley Community Church and is a founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in the heart of downtown Pleasanton, California. Heath grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber’s apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley where he, his wife, and four kids now reside. He holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland.
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Heath Hardesty
Heath Hardesty serves as the lead pastor of Valley Community Church and is a founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in the heart of downtown Pleasanton, California. Heath grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber’s apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley where he, his wife, and four kids now reside. He holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland.