Art R Us Founder on Rebuilding Through Faith and Loss
4/23/202628 min
Matthew Snider, founder of Art R Us, shares the deeply personal journey behind a faith-driven mission that rises from loss, disruption, and radical surrender. From building a successful roofing company in Florida to facing hurricane devastation, family grief, and a total reset, he reveals how pain, purpose, and obedience reshape the legacy he wants to leave. As he reflects on contemporary fine art, personal ministry, and the calling behind immersive art experiences, Matthew challenges listeners to confront pride, fight their inner Goliath, and trust God in seasons that make no sense. This Living Your Legacy conversation explores identity, submission, grief, and the kind of transformation that begins when control is finally let go.
Key Takeaways
- Pain can become preparation when it is surrendered to a higher purpose.
- Pride, wealth, and status mean little compared with faith, people, and eternal impact.
- Fighting your Goliath often means confronting yourself first.
- Loss can clarify calling and force a complete realignment of mission.
- Legacy is built by how deeply you influence lives, not by what you accumulate.
Notable Quotes
- "We don't know who we are because we've never fought our Goliath."
- "Our Goliath is us."
- "The more you glorify him, the more he'll glorify you."
- "Nobody cares."
- "Painful apprenticeship, powerful anointing."
Clips
Transcript preview
First 90 secondsMatthew Snyder· Guest0:00
Never exposed to the art world, never went to a gallery in my life. I know nothing about... When God said, "You will represent the greatest artists in the world," I said, "Okay, let's go."
Speaker 10:09
Matthew Snyder is a visionary, faith-driven entrepreneur and the founder of Art R Us, a contemporary fine art exhibit with a global mission. Drawing from his passion for creativity and connection, he curates immersive art experiences that blend luxury, culture, and faith, inspiring audiences and elevating artists on an international stage.
Matthew Snyder· Guest0:30
We don't know who we are 'cause we've never fought our Goliath. Once we fight our Goliath, we know who we are. And you know who our Goliath is? Us. We're our own worst enemies. I know that I have a powerful anointing, and with that being said, whatever comes up, let's roll, and let's hit it, and let's hit it as hard as possible because it's not about you. It's about the King. It's about Christ. It's about His glory, and the more you glorify Him, the more He'll glorify you. It spans the globe like a super highway. It's called internet. Elvis Presley.
Speaker 2· Soundbite1:07
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Speaker 11:14
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