{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Conversations with Buddy","title":"Ep. 165 Gregg Peterson - Speaking from the heart!","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4173,"description":"Gregg is a man who has lived with passion, vision, and a relentless work ethic. From a young age, he dreamed of owning a restaurant, and today that dream has become a reality with Independence Grill. For Gregg, it was never just about cooking food or running a business—it was about creating an atmosphere where people feel welcome, cared for, and valued. He has always believed in visualizing the life he wanted to live, and with determination, he stepped forward to make it happen. In many ways, Gregg is living the dream he once imagined as a child.But his journey has not been without challenges. Gregg knows firsthand what it means to be “guilty by association,” to face the sting of arrest, and to feel the weight of being called to the carpet by God. Like Paul on the road to Damascus, Gregg encountered moments where he could no longer hide from God’s truth and love. Those moments of conviction became turning points, reminding him that real change starts on the inside. Through prayer, humility, and faith, he renewed his relationship with Christ and found his true purpose. John 3:16 became more than a verse to him—it became the heartbeat of his testimony.“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16Gregg is not a man afraid to show emotion. He believes deeply that men do cry, and that real strength is found in honesty, humility, and dependence on God. He often prays, “God, what do you need me to do?” and lets that guide his decisions. His calling now extends beyond his restaurant, as he works with the Be Blac Foundation to inspire others.  He knows that without faith, life has no true purpose, and his desire is to take every opportunity to share that message.Leadership, to Gregg, is about serving others and seeing value in people. Whether through a kind word, a shared meal, or a heartfelt prayer, he seeks to remind others that God’s grace is real and available to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oxFqe0AJP5S7qrhkdAltuVa8mFSqDbYbj8eGzi5h_mM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyODkxLzE2NjAw/OTQ2NDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}