In this episode of Downstream from Florida College, Dr. John Weaver sits down with Dr. Steven Ford- a physician, professor, husband and father- whose life reflects a thoughtful balance of calling and commitment.

Serving as a neonatologist at Tampa General Hospital and an associate professor at University of South Florida, Dr. Ford shares his journey from college to a demanding and meaningful career in medicine, while also investing deeply in his family and church, the Henderson Boulevard Church of Christ.

Together, they explore what it looks like to pursue excellence without losing sight of what matters most. Dr. Ford offers practical wisdom for parents raising children in today’s world, along with insight for those seeking a career in medicine.

For anyone interested in a career in medicine, here are resources Dr. Ford recommends:

• Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science - Atul Gawande https://a.co/d/03n074Q9
• Better: A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance - Atul Gawande https://a.co/d/039v8Pi5

In this episode of Downstream from Florida College, Dr. John Weaver continues the series on the intersection of profession and faith with guest Jamie Reynolds. As a financial planner, Jamie has built a career that not only provides for his family but also creates the bandwidth to serve others. Through his work, church involvement, and support of nonprofit Project 9:12, Jamie shares how thoughtful career choices can open doors for generosity, service, and impact. Drawing from his own journey, he offers practical wisdom for those a generation behind him seeking to pursue both meaningful work and faithful living.

Here is a link to the nonprofit that was mentioned in this episode:

https://www.p912.org/

Profession and Faith | Episode 1

In this episode of Downstream from Florida College, Dr. John Weaver launches a new series exploring the intersection of profession and faith—conversations with Christians who have built lives of purpose and service through their work.

Dr. Weaver is joined by Florida College alumnus Will Speer, who now preaches at the Bremerton Church of Christ in Washington. Will shares thoughtful wisdom for life in the season right after college, offering insight on vocational decision-making, character, and keeping service to God at the center of one’s choices.

This conversation encourages young adults to think beyond job titles and toward lives shaped by faith, purpose, and faithful service.

Will Speer is available to encourage young people on their career journey anytime. Please contact him here:

(714) 768-4095

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