#17 - How God Turns Your Crooked Ways Straight with Alex Holt
Tue Sep 16 2025
What do you do when God calls you to let go of control—and trust Him with everything?
In this powerful episode, Jonathan Lautermilch sits down with Alex Holt for a raw conversation about identity, surrender, and building a Kingdom-first life. From Jonathan’s story of chasing success and nearly losing himself, to Alex’s testimony of finding peace and clarity through obedience, this episode unpacks what it really means to stop striving and start abiding in God’s presence.
Together, Jonathan and Alex tackle the pressures of performance, the weight of hidden battles, and the freedom that comes when you lay it all down at the feet of Jesus. If you’ve been wrestling with purpose, leadership, or feeling like you’re “not enough,” this episode will remind you that God’s design is better than your grind.
Jonathan is the host of the Kingdom First Podcast, an entrepreneur and men’s coach helping high performers realign their lives with God’s blueprint. Alex Holt is a speaker, mentor, and Kingdom builder passionate about equipping men to rise up with courage, conviction, and clarity.
🔹 Tune In to Learn:
Why surrender is the doorway to true freedom
How hidden pride and performance keep men stuck
The breaking points that became breakthroughs for both Jonathan and Alex
Practical steps for building a Kingdom-first marriage, business, and legacy
Why community and accountability are essential for men today
Episode Highlights:
Chasing success but losing peace
The dangers of pride and performance-driven living
Jonathan’s hotel room breaking point
Alex’s journey of obedience and clarity
The power of daily disciplines rooted in faith
An invitation to realignment, brotherhood, and freedom
Connect with Alex Holt:
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.m.holt.2025 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justserve/
Connect with Jonathan:
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.lautermilch/
🔔 Stay Connected & Grow With Us:
If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—subscribe, leave a review on iTunes or Spotify, and share it with someone who needs this word. Join our YouTube and Facebook communities for updates, resources, and behind-the-scenes conversations. And if you’re a man seeking real connection, Jonathan hosts a Bible study every other Friday at 9 AM—reach out to join us. 🙌
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What do you do when God calls you to let go of control—and trust Him with everything? In this powerful episode, Jonathan Lautermilch sits down with Alex Holt for a raw conversation about identity, surrender, and building a Kingdom-first life. From Jonathan’s story of chasing success and nearly losing himself, to Alex’s testimony of finding peace and clarity through obedience, this episode unpacks what it really means to stop striving and start abiding in God’s presence. Together, Jonathan and Alex tackle the pressures of performance, the weight of hidden battles, and the freedom that comes when you lay it all down at the feet of Jesus. If you’ve been wrestling with purpose, leadership, or feeling like you’re “not enough,” this episode will remind you that God’s design is better than your grind. Jonathan is the host of the Kingdom First Podcast, an entrepreneur and men’s coach helping high performers realign their lives with God’s blueprint. Alex Holt is a speaker, mentor, and Kingdom builder passionate about equipping men to rise up with courage, conviction, and clarity. 🔹 Tune In to Learn: Why surrender is the doorway to true freedom How hidden pride and performance keep men stuck The breaking points that became breakthroughs for both Jonathan and Alex Practical steps for building a Kingdom-first marriage, business, and legacy Why community and accountability are essential for men today Episode Highlights: Chasing success but losing peace The dangers of pride and performance-driven living Jonathan’s hotel room breaking point Alex’s journey of obedience and clarity The power of daily disciplines rooted in faith An invitation to realignment, brotherhood, and freedom Connect with Alex Holt: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.m.holt.2025 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justserve/ Connect with Jonathan: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.lautermilch/ 🔔 Stay Connected & Grow With Us: If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—subscribe, leave a review on iTunes or Spotify, and share it with someone who needs this word. Join our YouTube and Facebook communities for updates, resources, and behind-the-scenes conversations. And if you’re a man seeking real connection, Jonathan hosts a Bible study every other Friday at 9 AM—reach out to join us. 🙌