Being Present, Finding Balance and Speaking Honestly About Struggle With Brian Trust and CJ

Brian Trust reflects on staying present for family, balancing daily stress with faith and turning to prayer when words are difficult. In this episode of You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, he connects lessons from parenting and youth baseball with second chances, personal accountability and building an everyday relationship with Jesus.

CJ joins Brian for a candid conversation about mindset, negativity and the value of community. He discusses recognizing how his attitude affected others, leaving behind a period of drugs and heavy partying, and making lasting personal changes through reflection and prayer.

The episode also looks back at memorable guests from the show’s first year, including Phil Davis, Adam Marburger, Jose Diaz and Ola. Their stories lead into a broader discussion of grief, testimony, different ways people connect with church, and faith in communities including Alton and Granite City.