What happens when you put your faith in God, take a leap of faith, and trust Him to guide your future? On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick, Mike sits down with entrepreneur, restaurateur, and fellow Christian Troy Bone to discuss faith, overcoming life's challenges, and discovering how God can use ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference. Troy shares his journey from serving in the United States Air Force to spending more than 30 years in the restaurant industry before taking the risk of opening his own restaurants in East Tennessee. He discusses the challenges of launching Americana Steakhouse during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of perseverance, and why serving others is at the heart of running a successful business. But this conversation goes far beyond business. Troy opens up about life's valleys, brokenness, second chances, and how God can bring blessings when we least expect them. Mike and Troy discuss the power of prayer and praise, overcoming regret, accepting God's forgiveness, and trusting that God can use our mistakes and imperfect lives for His glory. Troy also shares his vision for bringing Christian music and live concerts to downtown Jonesborough, Tennessee, including a special upcoming concert featuring 10th Avenue North at the historic Jackson Theater.

In this powerful episode of If Not For God, Mike Zwick challenges listeners to stop saying what they're going to do and simply do it. Faith isn't just about words, Christian language, or what we say we believe. As James reminds us, faith without works is dead. Mike shares humorous stories, powerful illustrations, and challenging biblical truths about being unashamed of Jesus Christ, putting our faith into action, turning away from sin, seeking God's approval instead of man's, and building our treasure in heaven rather than on earth. From the story of a mother's scarred hands to a powerful reminder about counting the cost of following Christ, this episode asks an important question: If you say you're a Christian, are you actually living like one? You don't have to change everything overnight. Start small. Read the Bible for 15 minutes. Pray for 15 minutes. Share Jesus with one person. Take what you've heard and just do it. Most importantly, Mike reminds us that this world is not our final home. Our ultimate goal isn't the approval of people—it's to hear the words of Jesus and faithfully follow Him. "I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ." — Romans 1:16 If this episode encourages or challenges you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Mike Zwick continues his discussion about stewardship with David Belk.