In this episode, our guest Matt Clemmer shares a personal story from 1995 when he was on the run facing a lengthy prison sentence while his father was an undercover DEA agent. He describes the intense situation of raids, being on the run, and questioning how long authorities would search for him. Matt reflects on a transformative moment he calls a "God encounter" that changed his path.  Matt stresses the significance of patience in overcoming trials and tribulations, noting that it fosters personal growth and completeness. He explains that taking action and trusting the process can bring clarity and reveal the next steps.  The conversation between Matt and Aaron underscores how patience and faith lead to personal growth, resilience, and the ability to overcome obstacles. They stress the significance of courageously facing difficult situations and trusting in the journey.  Join Aaron and Matt as they share personal stories and moments of gratitude on this heartfelt episode. Chat Breakdown: [00:00:00] Life on the run [00:04:22] Seeking spiritual and philosophical texts. [00:10:00] A life-changing encounter. [00:13:41] Facing consequences of illegal activities. [00:16:20] Redemption and second chances. [00:19:17] A powerful family reunion. [00:22:09] Love and forgiveness. [00:30:12] Overcoming challenges with patience. [00:34:17] Faith and taking action. [00:36:16] Embracing the unknown. [00:48:23] Higher self and soul. [00:53:12] True identity and self-discovery. [00:55:55] The power of daily affirmations. [00:57:33] Taking control of your life. [01:00:23] Personal growth and adventure in life. [01:09:43] The journey to apprenticeship. [01:13:22] Evolution of tattoo industry. [01:14:25] Building relationships through tattoo art. Quotes: "I experienced a God encounter on my path, almost like God showed up and slapped me." "It's really easy to walk the walk in life when things aren't so rough, but what do people do when it's really gnarly? Like when the shit really fucking hits the fan." "I would rather be with God than so-called free on the outside without him." "Because of that pivot you were gonna lead this different life, which was gonna be of benefit to a lot of others. And it knew it so well that it just said, it did that" "The way she looked at me? as if I was the greatest man in the world, and that I could maybe be president of the United States one day." "Let our lives be our message versus us just saying one of my favorite quotes from C.S. Lewis, and it says, go out into all the world and preach the good news. And if you must, use words. I like that." "We forgive you, and we hope that you can heal and have a beautiful life, regardless of what happened." "Some of the greatest pains have been the greatest teachers and who it how it has developed me" "You don't need faith till you fucking need it." "We're all gonna fucking walk through these rings of fire. You can't get out of this game that we're in." "And man, it is so fucking easy to get lost and forget what you really are and get caught up in the Who" "Those days are gone and I'm happy to see him gone because it is a beautiful art form that involves someone trusting you with their body, their health, their vision, their dream." Stay Connected: Connect with Matt:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattdclemmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattclemmer  Connect with Aaron:⁠   Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com