Mike Roper on Faith, Sobriety and Moving Forward Through Adversity

Mike Roper joins You're Beautiful with Brian Trust for a candid conversation about faith, sobriety, personal growth and continuing forward through difficult seasons. He reflects on treating everyone with respect, surrounding yourself with supportive people and sharing your story when it may help someone else find hope.

Roper discusses growing up in East Alton, childhood church memories in Hartford and building several businesses, including lawn care, property cleanouts, snow removal, custom shirts and a coffee and vendor shop in downtown Wood River. He also talks about his years as a DJ, his work as a baseball umpire and clinician, and the relationships that have helped him persevere.

The conversation explores Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 1:7, focusing on hope, redemption, forgiveness and grace. Roper and Brian also consider how encouragement, honest listening and community can support people facing adversity or feeling unsure of what comes next.