In this episode of Iron & Grace, we sit down with Donnie Tinsley — jiu-jitsu black belt, coach, and devoted follower of Christ — to talk about how God used the discipline of martial arts to forge strength, humility, and faith.

Donnie shares his powerful journey from rebellion and brokenness to redemption — through divorce, loss, and failure — and how the Lord met him right in the middle of it. From the struggles of running a business and finding purpose, to the way God used men like “Jimmy” to speak truth into his life, this is a raw and honest conversation about what it means to fight the good fight both on and off the mat.

We talk about:

- How God uses hardship to bring us closer to Him

- Finding calling and purpose through teaching martial arts

- Balancing faith, family, and leadership as a  ...