077: From 18 Felonies to Radical Grace: Richie Seltzer on Identity, Fatherhood & the Father’s Love

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In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down again with my friend Richie Seltzer—evangelist, pastor, author, husband and dad—to talk about the kind of transformation that reaches all the way down into identity and family. Richie shares how he went from 18 felonies by age 16 and a broken home to a radical encounter with Jesus that completely reoriented his life, his sense of purpose, and eventually how he shows up as a father. If you’ve ever wrestled with father wounds, addiction, shame, or just the nagging feeling that you’re “too far gone,” this conversation is for you.

We dive into what it means to truly know God as Father, not just as a distant idea. Richie tells the story of singing worship over his unborn daughter, watching her recognize his voice the moment she was born, and how that became a living picture of how God looks at us: loved, chosen, and worth dying for before we can “do” anything for Him. We talk about living from love instead of fear, why so many of us grew up responding to religion instead of relationship, and what it does to a man when he realizes he starts every day with an A+ in God’s eyes.

Toward the end, Richie shares the gospel in a clear, compelling way and invites listeners to say “yes” to Jesus—right where they are. If you find yourself thinking, “I can’t do this on my own. I need help,” I’d love to hear from you.

Email me at [e-mail] or drop a comment below so we can follow up and walk with you. If this episode impacts you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs hope. This is how we make our next third truly our best third—by knowing we’re loved and walking it out together.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome Back to Next Third Best Third
00:48 – Richie’s Broken Childhood, Father Wounds & 18 Felonies
02:27 – Paint Crew Encounters & Meeting Radically Saved Coworkers
04:36 – Bridge Moment: Surrendering to Jesus & Finding Purpose
05:40 – Marriage, YWAM & the Shock of Surprise Pregnancy
07:10 – Singing Over the Womb & Inviting God’s Presence into Family
08:30 – Birth Story & A Father’s First Revelation of God’s Love
10:11 – Living from Love, Not Fear: You Start Every Day with an A+
14:39 – The Gospel Invitation: How to Be Born Again Today
18:46 – Motel Balcony Story: The Addicted Dad & the Father Who Redeems

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

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