When God Calls: Raymond Hamden's Journey from Business to the Ballot | Under God Podcast Episode 258

What does it look like when God interrupts your carefully planned life with an unexpected calling? In this powerful episode of the Under God Podcast, Pastor Nate Brown sits down with Raymond Hamden, a Christian businessman and real estate investor who felt divinely called to challenge 22-year incumbent Congressman John Carter for U.S. Congress in Texas District 31.

Raymond's testimony begins in an unlikely place: a Wednesday night church service where he arrived late, couldn't find his usual seat, and wasn't even hearing from his regular pastors. Yet through a message on the Parable of the Talents, God spoke clearly—and Raymond's initial response was resistance. It wasn't until Pastor Stephen Martin's Kings and Kingdoms series on David that Raymond finally embraced walking in obedience, even when it meant sacrificing the comfortable life he'd worked so hard to build.

What You'll Discover:

✅ How God uses the Parable of the Talents to call ordinary people to extraordinary service

✅ Why King David's example of patient obedience transformed Raymond's perspective on his calling

✅ The critical difference between career politicians and servant leaders with biblical foundations

✅ Why Christians must prioritize putting godly people in office over party affiliation

✅ Raymond's stance on Title IX, protecting women in sports, and the pro-life position

✅ What fiscal responsibility looks like when Congress hasn't passed a budget since 2000

✅ How to address affordability concerns for young Christian voters without empty promises

✅ Why "progress, not perfection" should be our standard for Christian leaders

This conversation goes beyond politics into the heart of what it means to answer God's call even when it doesn't make sense. Whether you're in Texas District 31 or anywhere else in the country, Raymond's journey will challenge you to consider what God might be asking you to step into.

📖 Related Scripture Study:

📖 Matthew 25:14-30 – The Parable of the Talents and faithful stewardship

📖 1 Samuel 16:1-13 – David's anointing as future king while still a shepherd

📖 1 Samuel 16:14-23 – David serving the king he was called to replace

📖 Proverbs 29:2 – "When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice"

🔗 Connect With Raymond's Campaign:

🌐 Website: https://www.raymondfortexas.com/

📘 Facebook: Raymond Hamden for U.S. Congress

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