In this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, Tiff sits down with former criminal trial lawyer turned author and spiritual seeker, Bob Martin. From Miami's cocaine cowboy era to Taoist teachings and deep soul shifts, Bob shares how he moved from a life built on power to one built on purpose. They explore the intersections of faith, storytelling, unconditional love, and why curiosity just might be the most spiritual act of all.
0:00 Intro – From Power to Purpose
3:45 How Bob's Legal Career Collapsed Spiritually
11:12 Meeting the Taoist Grandmaster
20:04 The Wake-Up Call After 9/11
27:30 Writing Children of Abraham
36:48 Blending Taoism and Christianity
44:15 The Messy Middle in Faith
53:00 Garage Book Sales and Publishing Realities
1:02:20 What Healing Looks Like Now
1:08:40 One Thing Bob Hopes You Remember
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