EP 67 - Scott Harrison: Finding Redemption, Starting Over and The Keys To Calling

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.4 • 697 Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2022

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Does this season of life have you craving freedom from your past? If you’ve been longing to find the way back to your calling with greater faith, meaning or service, this week’s episode might be the perfect place to start. Paula sits down with Scott Harrison, the founder of Charity: Water for an intimate conversation about his experience as a modern-day prodigal son. By the world’s standards, Scott had it all as one of the top nightclub promoters in NYC. But then – amidst an endless cycle of drugs, booze and models – he tells Paula how experiencing “numbness,” both spiritually and physically, brought him back to what he was craving most - a life marked by purpose and kindness. Paula and Scott discuss outrunning your past, forgiving yourself and best practices for making big pivots in pursuit of your calling. Also, hear all about his ongoing mission to bring clean water to underserved communities around the world – and how streaming services like Spotify are inspiring him to disrupt the future of charitable giving. Learn more about Charity: Water Check out Scott’s book, “Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World” Follow Charity: Water on Instagram Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about Paula’s new company CARRY Media and sign up for CARRY™ ALL, an essential weekly newsletter for the working mom that drops every Sunday! Follow along with CARRY Media on social media: @carry_media Connect with Paula & share what you are feeling called to in this season of your life: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Sign up for Paula’s new and improved newsletter to get a message from her every two weeks. Order Paula’s Book - “Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling” Subscribe & Listen to more episodes of the Podcast: Access More | Spotify | Apple

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0:00.0	Access more.
0:03.8	Hi friends, it's Paula Ferris.
0:05.9	You might remember me from Good Morning America or The View.
0:09.6	It's okay if you don't, but I have a new view now.
0:12.6	My husband and I moved to South Carolina with our three kids, and I'm exploring new seasons
0:18.3	of calling.
0:19.2	Each week I'm joined by friends to have real,
0:22.1	honest conversations about their stories, their struggles and triumphs, all to encourage
0:27.2	and empower you. We're going to be talking about what people are called to do and who
0:31.7	they're called to be. I welcome you in to the Paula Ferris, Faith and Calling podcast.
0:41.0	Welcome back to the podcast, friends.
0:47.0	I am doing so much better. Last week's episode, sounded like I had a frog in my throat.
0:53.6	I was struggling, had the flu, had a bit of chest congestion. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers and for reaching out to me. And I am
0:56.2	doing a ton better. And this week, I have a conversation for you that's honestly going to leave
1:02.6	your jaw on the floor. It's about a prodigal son finding his calling. I did drive a BMW.
1:09.2	I did have a Rolex watch. I did have a grand piano in my New York City apartment.
1:13.2	My girlfriend was in fact on the cover of fashion magazines. So, you know, all these things I'd been striving for.
1:19.9	But inside, I was completely rotten. I hated myself. Paul, I really hated who I'd become. I was doing tons of drugs. I was drinking
1:29.0	like crazy. I was smoking two to three packs of cigarettes a day. I'm talking to Scott Harrison.
1:33.8	He's the founder of Charity Water, which is a nonprofit. And his story, I almost have no words
1:41.0	describing it to you right now, but he was a nightclub promoter. He had all the
1:46.0	things, right? But he hated who he'd become and he walked away from it all. But what's crazy
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