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From Courtroom to Calling: Bob Martin on Healing Faith, Taoism, and the Power of Story

From Courtroom to Calling: Bob Martin on Healing Faith, Taoism, and the Power of Story

Update: 2025-04-15
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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


Connect with Tiff on Instagram: @iamtiffcarson

Connect with Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awiseandhappylife

Visit Bob's website: awiseandhappylife.com

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From Courtroom to Calling: Bob Martin on Healing Faith, Taoism, and the Power of Story

From Courtroom to Calling: Bob Martin on Healing Faith, Taoism, and the Power of Story

Tiff Carson