God's Faithfulness in Times of Trial; With John And Ash Marsh

The Generosity NOW Podcast

God's Faithfulness in Times of Trial; With John And Ash Marsh

In this episode of the Generosity Now podcast, Eric Most and Laurie Bossert sit down with John and Ash Marsh to unpack their compelling story of redemption, reconciliation, and the transformative power of generosity.

The Marsh family’s journey showcases the depth of God’s faithfulness and serves as a moving testimony to the power of love, community, and intentionality.

Together, they discuss the importance of hospitality, stewardship, and building a legacy through community engagement, emphasizing that true generosity goes beyond financial giving to encompass love, support, and intentionality in relationships.

Their story serves as a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and the impact of living a life dedicated to serving others.
About our guests

John Marsh is the Co-Founder of Marsh Collective, host of the Redemptification Podcast and investor helping steward over $1.5b in redemptive real estate in 12 small towns (with populations of 800-180k) around America.

Over the last 25 years, John and Ashely have guided over 60 startup businesses in various industries, such as Hospitality, Construction, Real Estate Investing, Advertising, and multiple Restaurants. John and his wife have renovated 280+ buildings within ten blocks of downtown Opelika to help save their city. Today, John's current focus is helping others make generational differences in communities and companies. By helping patrons bridge the gap between redeeming vision, financial sustainability, and execution to pioneering a new asset class of real estate which we have coined "Irreplaceable Real Estate." John and Ashely are grateful to have two sons and grandchildren who also live in Opelika.

Myers Briggs (MBTI): ENFP

Enneagram: 3

5 VOICES: Connector Creative

Lover of: Statistics, Measuring all things, Overcomplicated Smoothies

Ash Marsh is a proud native of Opelika, AL. As Co-Founder and CEO of Marsh Collective, she actively runs a collection of companies that she, along with Co-Founder and husband, John, have built. Ash focuses on Marsh Collectives' operations and strategy and fosters strategic relationships that share with her passion for hospitality design to stimulate the company's growth. She incorporates beauty, creativity, and hospitality into the world through creating Irreplaceable Real Estate. She is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than 25 years of real estate development, hospitality, and investment experience.

Ash has been featured on Faith Driven Investor, Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Strong Women, The Policy Circle, and Redemptification podcasts.

Ash’s definition of hospitality is best summed up through her vision and leadership style, “I thought of you before you got here.”

Myers Briggs (MBTI): ISTJ

Enneagram: 8

5 VOICES: Guardian Nurturer

Lover of: Fast cars, & pull up bars

Takeaways

• John's journey from addiction to faith is a testament to God's transformative power.

• Ash's story highlights the importance of surrender and acceptance of God's love.

• Reconciliation in marriage can lead to healing and restoration of broken relationships.

• Generosity is not just about money; it's about giving time, love, and attention.

• Building a legacy involves intentional community engagement and hospitality.

• True love in marriage requires ongoing effort and understanding of each other's needs.

• Hope is essential for overcoming challenges and finding purpose in life.

• God's faithfulness is evident in the Marsh family's journey and their impact on others.

• Generosity should be a lifestyle, reflecting God's love and grace.

• The importance of mentorship and community support in personal and relational growth.

Connect wtih John and Ash

https://www.marshcollective.com/