Favored, Not Finished: John Harris on Abiding With God Through Failure, Faith, and Legacy Business. (S5E01)
The Shepherd at Work
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 25 minutes
Walking with God doesn’t mean avoiding hardship.
It means learning how to stand back up—anchored, refined, and still favored.
In this meaningful episode, Krystal sits down with John Harris, co-owner of Thunderbird Jewelry, to talk about what it truly means to abide with God through seasons of challenge, transition, and growth.
John’s journey is marked by both faith and resilience. Early work in the jewelry industry alongside his wife laid the foundation for what would become a legacy business—one rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and long-standing relationships with Navajo, Zuni, and Pueblo artisans. But the road wasn’t always smooth.
John shares a powerful truth many leaders avoid:
If you never experience failure, you never learn how to get back up.
In this conversation, we explore how favor doesn’t disappear in hard seasons—and how abiding with God reshapes the way leaders face setbacks, steward responsibility, and carry influence forward with humility and purpose.
You’ll hear about:
• What it means to remain favored even when things fall apart
• Why failure can be a refining tool, not a disqualifier
• Building a business that honors people, culture, and legacy
• Leading with a shepherd’s heart in the marketplace
• How faith sustains endurance across decades—not just seasons
With over 50 years of history, Thunderbird Jewelry stands as a testimony to faithfulness, authenticity, and stewardship—values John continues to champion as a business leader, coach, and mentor.
This episode is for leaders who are in the middle of the journey—those learning to trust God not just for outcomes, but for endurance, wisdom, and renewal along the way.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God’s favor still rests on you during difficult seasons—this conversation will meet you right where you are.
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