Faith, Family and Freedom: A Conversation with Gates Garcia

In this engaging conversation, Gates Garcia shares his journey of faith, family, and the importance of community. He discusses his career pivot from finance to media, driven by a divine calling to communicate values of faith and freedom. Gates emphasizes the significance of the nuclear family in today's society, the challenges of spiritual warfare, and the need for resilience and courage in the face of adversity. He encourages listeners to model positive behaviors for their children and to embrace the power of prayer and community.Gates is the founder and CEO of We the People Media and host of the We the People Podcast. Gates is a voice in conservative media, contributing to platforms like The Daily Wire and The Blaze. With conviction and clarity, he shares his journey from disillusionment in a media career to discovering his God-given purpose: to inspire courage and conviction in others through storytelling. Grounded in his interpretation of the Bible, Gates' perspective on culture, masculinity, redemption, and the nuclear family provides an interesting perspective in today’s world.Be equipped with spiritual insight, cultural awareness, and practical tools to champion truth in your family, community, and calling. This episode is an invitation to reorder your life.Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Gain real-world wisdom on cultivating a strong faith and family dynamic amid cultural breakdown.Learn how Gates discerned God's voice and pivoted from business to bold kingdom media.Be inspired by stories of faith-filled courage, like athletes and public figures standing for truth.Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeConnect with Gates Garcia: LinkedIn | Instagram | XWe the People Media: Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTubeWe the People Podcast: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBible VersesJeremiah 29:11Ephesians 6:4Psalms 1031 Corinthians 16:13This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[00:45] Gates Garcia on Faith and Family Today’s culture leaves many feeling disconnected from their faith, families, and core values.This disconnection deepens as societal pressures push against foundational beliefs.Gates Garcia, founder of We the People Media, is dedicated to reinstituting faith and family as central values.As the host of the We the People podcast and a contributor to Daily Wire and The Blaze, Gates provides a much-needed voice for these principles.[06:21] A Divine Career PivotDuring a cross-country flight, Gates experienced a divine moment where he felt called to shift his career path.[06:26] Gates: “For the first time in my life, I actually heard God talk to me. I felt the presence of God telling me that I have designed you for something else. I've given you a specific skill set for some reason, and I want you to be of use in the world in a different way.”He transitioned from a successful finance career to using his media skills for a higher purpose.This divine intervention led to the creation of We the People, a platform to honor God through his work.Gates emphasizes the importance of prayer and seeking God’s guidance in every aspect of life.[14:21] Defining We The PeopleThe podcast featured high-profile guests like R.A. Dickey, Riley Gaines, and Jonathan Isaac, whose courage embodies the show's core values.We the People celebrates faith, family, and freedom, exploring how these principles shape people’s lives.Faith often arises organically in conversations with guests, highlighting its importance in their journeys.Gates uses these stories to encourage listeners to stand firm in their values and live boldly.[21:08] The Importance of the Nuclear FamilyGates thinks that a nuclear family is the cornerstone of a stable society and a strong foundation for individual development.Gates stressed the importance of parents taking responsibility for raising their children with strong, faith-driven values.[24:36] Gates: “Masculinity is virtuous, masculinity is biblical. The three biblical manhood is a real thing. Biblical manhood is responsibility, leadership, sacrifice, humility, and it's especially love.”He emphasizes that the pressures of today’s culture undermine Christian values, making it even more critical to nurture the family unit.Gates argues that the survival of the nuclear family is essential to the preservation of society as a whole.[28:13] Challenges and Spiritual WarfareGates shares his experience of facing negative messages and attacks, acknowledging the spiritual warfare at play.Rather...