What happens when God interrupts your comfortable life with an impossible ask?
For Rachel and Justin Peck, it started with a work email about a homeless single mom, a 780-square-foot house with no space to spare, and a supernatural nudge they couldn’t ignore. From that first terrifying “yes” to welcoming strangers into their home, Rachel’s journey into ministry leadership reads like a masterclass in divine preparation through crisis.
Spontaneous cardiac arrest two days after filing nonprofit papers. An unexpected pregnancy during financial chaos. A year of deafening silence followed by an explosion of referrals.
This is the raw, unfiltered story of how 431 House was born—not from a strategic plan or ministry degree, but from two young introverts who kept saying yes even when nothing made sense. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re equipped enough, ready enough, or capable enough to answer God’s call, Rachel’s story will remind you that obedience doesn’t require perfection. It just requires showing up.
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Kevin Beasley - Co-host, Kingdom Effect Podcast & Discipleship Network Leader
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Glenn “Buckshot” Buckley - Co-host & Former Law Enforcement (Sex Trafficking Unit)
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Rachel Peck - Founder & Executive Director, 431 House
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Show Notes
Sometimes God’s call doesn’t make sense. A 780-square-foot house. Two introverts in their early twenties. No parenting experience. And a company-wide email about a homeless single mom with a nine-year-old daughter.
Rachel Peck’s first thought? “This is supposed to be us.”
Her second thought? “That’s absolutely crazy.”
In this deeply personal episode of The Kingdom Effect podcast, hosts Kevin Beasley and Glenn “Buckshot” Buckley sit down with Rachel Peck, founder of 431 House, for a raw conversation about what happens when you say “yes” to God’s prompting—even when it costs you everything you thought you wanted.
From spontaneous cardiac arrest to unexpected pregnancy to financial uncertainty, Rachel’s journey proves that God’s timing rarely matches ours, but His provision always shows up exactly when we need it.
🎯 What You’ll Discover:
The Moment That Started It All
Why a random work email about homelessness stopped Rachel in her tracks
The prayer that changed everything: “Break our hearts for what breaks yours”
How living with complete strangers in 780 square feet transformed their understanding of discipleship
The terrifying realization that everything they did was being watched and learned
When the System Fails Women in Crisis
The shocking truth about what happens when single moms can’t access shelters without losing their jobs
How one woman chose homelessness over sexual exploitation—and what that revealed about support gaps
Why traditional crisis intervention leaves women stuck between impossible choices
The commercial building deal that seemed too good to be true (and almost didn’t happen)
Crisis in the Middle of Calling
The two-week window between founding the ministry and Justin’s spontaneous cardiac arrest
Why Rachel felt God was using a “two-by-four to the head” instead of gentle whispers
Learning CPR on your spouse: the dark reality behind building a faith-based nonprofit
How an unexpected pregnancy in the middle of a medical crisis almost derailed everything
From Survival to Thriving
The year of radio silence when only ONE referral came in (and what that taught them)
January 2020: When seven referral calls in one week proved God’s timing is perfect
Why COVID couldn’t stop what God had started—and how a small salary saved their family
From serving seven women in year one to touching 60+ lives by year three
💡 Game-Changing Insights:
“The Lord makes it clear through circumstances, through His word, when He’s called you. But He also makes it clear that He is calling you regardless—everybody is called to ministry of some sort.”
“We thought our dream was farming and retirement. God had other plans. And honestly? His plans were so much bigger than anything we could have imagined for ourselves.”
“I used to think I couldn’t do ministry alone. I needed my husband as a crutch. God slowly peeled that away through his injuries and showed me: I’ve given YOU this talent. You need to step forward as Rachel Peck, not just as Justin and Rachel.”
🚨 The Hard Questions Rachel Faced (That You Might Be Facing Too):
What am I giving up that I don’t even know about yet?
How do I live authentically when strangers are watching my every move?
Can I really bring a child into this chaos?
Is this the day I wake up and my spouse is gone?
Did we hear God wrong? (Spoiler: They didn’t)
🔥 The Moment You Can’t Unhear:
“We had a guest pastor from Cape Town who literally stopped mid-sermon, looked at us, and said: ‘Someone here is being called to full-time ministry, and it’s time to talk to your pastors and say yes.’ We met with our pastors that week. Two days after we signed the nonprofit papers, Justin had his cardiac arrest. We felt like God was saying: ‘You wouldn’t give it up willingly, so I’m taking it from you. You’re doing this whether you want to or not.’”
Resources & Next Steps:
🌐 Learn more about 431 House: 431house.org 🙋♀️ Become a mentor or volunteer: 431house.org/volunteer 💝 Support their Unknown Seen Love events for single moms 📅 Upcoming: Mother’s Day Garden Party and monthly family meals
Who This Ministry Serves: Women coming out of crisis—primarily single moms affected by domestic violence, sexual exploitation, addiction, homelessness, and trauma. Through one-on-one mentorship, budget coaching, practical life skills, and authentic community, 431 House provides the dignity, compassion, and restoration that helps women discover they are truly known, seen, and loved.
Who They Need:
Female mentors for one-on-one discipleship relationships
Budget coaches to help with financial literacy
Practical advisors for life skills training
Event volunteers for quarterly community gatherings
Prayer warriors and financial supporters
The Vision: “To provide a place where any woman can find authentic community, compassion, dignity, and full restoration—so that she has no doubt that she is known, seen, and loved, and so she has hope and a plan.”
Ready to Say Yes?
Rachel’s story proves that God doesn’t call the equipped—He equips the called. If you’ve been praying for God to use you, wondering if you have what it takes, or feeling stuck between comfort and calling, this episode is your reminder that obedience doesn’t require perfection. It just requires one small yes.
“Who’s your Paul and who’s your Timothy? Who is pouring into you and who are you pouring into? If you’re ready to tap out, that’s the question you need to answer.”
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