Nathan’s Story of Perseverance, Faith, and Finding Purpose
In this deeply personal episode, host Jethro Jones sits down with his brother, Nathan Jones, to launch a unique decade-long podcast journey. Nathan opens up about formative childhood experiences, the impact of family and work ethic, and the trials that have shaped his life—including divorce, losing contact with his children, and wrestling with faith and purpose.
Nathan shares candid reflections on overcoming adversity, the importance of support systems, and the ongoing process of healing and self-discovery. He discusses the challenges of balancing ambition with relationships, the pain of failure, and the hope that comes from recognizing blessings even in the darkest times. The conversation also explores Nathan’s career in construction and his dreams for the future, including real estate investing and building a meaningful life.
This episode is the first in a series that will revisit Nathan’s journey each year for the next decade, offering listeners a rare, longitudinal look at growth, setbacks, and the pursuit of purpose. Whether you’re facing your own rock bottom or searching for hope, Nathan’s vulnerability and honesty will resonate.
Key Topics:
- Childhood lessons and work ethic
- Coping with loss, shame, and failure
- Faith, church, and personal spirituality
- The importance of support systems
- Career fulfillment and future goals
- Advice to a younger self
- The power of perseverance and hope
Join the Community:
Want to be part of the Ten Year Journal? Visit adecadenevertobeforgotten.com to join the community and share your own journey.
Want to be part of the Ten Year Journal? Visit adecadenevertobeforgotten.com to join the community and share your own journey.
Connect:
- Host: Jethro Jones
- Guest: Nathan Jones
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction and podcast vision
3:00 – Nathan’s background and childhood
10:00 – Lessons from family and work ethic
18:00 – Overcoming adversity and loss
30:00 – Faith, church, and personal growth
45:00 – Career, goals, and the future
55:00 – Advice to a younger self
1:05:00 – The importance of support systems
1:15:00 – Final thoughts and looking ahead
0:00 – Introduction and podcast vision
3:00 – Nathan’s background and childhood
10:00 – Lessons from family and work ethic
18:00 – Overcoming adversity and loss
30:00 – Faith, church, and personal growth
45:00 – Career, goals, and the future
55:00 – Advice to a younger self
1:05:00 – The importance of support systems
1:15:00 – Final thoughts and looking ahead
Join the Ten Year Journal community:
adecadenevertobeforgotten.com
adecadenevertobeforgotten.com
Creators and Guests

Host
Jethro Jones
Author of #SchoolX #how2be Co-Founder of @bepodcastNet, the best education podcasts out there. I write about education, technology and leadership.
