{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Even Though We Will: Turning Loss Into Purpose, Faith Into Action","description":"\ud83e\uddfe Episode Summary In this deeply moving episode of Gary\u2019s Gulch, host Gary Pinkerton sits down with entrepreneur, podcast host, and author Matthew Efird to explore the intersection of faith, family, and business. Matthew shares the origin story behind his podcast Pillars of Purpose and the philosophy that drives his work: success is not one-dimensional\u2014it\u2019s built at the intersection of purpose across life\u2019s most important pillars. The conversation takes a powerful turn as Matthew opens up about the loss of his son Noah due to Trisomy 13, and how that experience reshaped his faith, his family dynamics, and the way he builds and operates businesses. From that pain emerged a mission: to serve others through storytelling, community, and tangible support\u2014leading to his book Even Though We Will and a foundation that supports families navigating similar loss. This episode is a masterclass in resilient leadership, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and what it truly means to build a life\u2014not just a business\u2014that matters. \ud83d\udd17 Links &amp;amp; Resources   Connect with Gary Pinkerton   Home - Paradigm Life   gpinkerton@paradigmlife.net    Even Though, We Will: Finding Rest in the Waves of Child Loss and the Practical Arks that Carry Us Through.   https:\/\/eventhoughwewill.com\/   Lighting ProsHOME   Home | Gary Pinkerton   \ud83d\udd11 Keywords faith-driven entrepreneurship purpose-driven life grief and resilience child loss trisomy 13 leadership mindset business systems family values Christian entrepreneurship emotional resilience legacy building podcasting entrepreneurship franchise systems service-based business grief support \ud83c\udfa7 Highlights   00:00\u201301:30 \u2013 Introduction to Matthew Efird and the Pillars of Purpose philosophy   01:30\u201303:30 \u2013 Defining success through faith, family, and business   03:30\u201305:30 \u2013 Building a \u201cboard of advisors\u201d for life decisions   05:30\u201307:30 \u2013 Launching the podcast and expanding impact through conversations   07:30\u201310:00 \u2013 The story of Noah: diagnosis, life, and loss   10:00\u201312:00 \u2013 Processing grief through faith and purpose   12:00\u201314:00 \u2013 Writing the book and supporting grieving families   14:00\u201316:00 \u2013 Creating systems in business to allow space for life\u2019s realities   16:00\u201318:30 \u2013 Building businesses with the end in mind   18:30\u201320:30 \u2013 Mentorship, franchising, and helping others grow businesses   20:30\u201322:30 \u2013 Leadership, sales, and serving through value   22:30\u201324:30 \u2013 Creating meaningful customer experiences beyond transactions   24:30\u201327:00 \u2013 Working \u201con\u201d vs. \u201cin\u201d the business\u2014and the role of faith   27:00\u201330:00 \u2013 Viewing business as a form of ministry   30:00\u201333:00 \u2013 Final reflections and where to connect with Matthew   ","author_name":"Gary's Gulch","author_url":"https:\/\/paradigmlife.net\/about\/gary-pinkerton","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41062710\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201320620"}