One Step of Obedience
Looking back, Rob Ekno can trace every major chapter of his life to one simple decision: saying "yes" when God opened the next door.
After overcoming homelessness, alcoholism, and cocaine addiction, Rob surrendered his life to Jesus Christ in November 1993.
He never imagined that journey would lead to a lifetime of serving through writing, Christian media, television, recovery outreach, filmmaking, public speaking, and founding both the Knoxville International Christian Film Festival and Master Shot Media.
In fact, after earning a D in high school English, becoming an author seemed one of the least likely paths his life would ever take. Yet each new opportunity began the same way—not with a carefully crafted blueprint, but with another step of faith and obedience.
Today, Rob continues following God's leading wherever that next assignment may be—encouraging audiences, mentoring those in recovery, creating faith-based media, speaking at churches and events, and helping others discover that God can redeem even the most unlikely story.
His journey isn't about building a career. It's about trusting God one step at a time—and discovering where that next "yes" can lead.
Writing What God Asked Him to Write
Writing was never part of Rob Ekno's plan.
What began as one step of obedience eventually grew into a ministry of encouraging others through books that share stories of faith, recovery, purpose, perseverance, and the unexpected ways God works in everyday lives.
Today, Rob is the author of five published books, including multiple national award winners and finalists.
His writing has been recognized with honors such as Gold Medals at the International Impact Book Awards and Christian Book Awards, along with finalist recognition for Author of the Year.
For Rob, however, the greatest reward has never been receiving an award.
It's hearing from readers who found hope, discovered purpose, strengthened their faith, or simply realized that their own story isn't over because God is still writing it.
Sharing Hope One Conversation at a Time
Every audience is different, but the message remains the same.
For more than three decades, Rob has shared his journey of faith, recovery, perseverance, and purpose with churches, recovery communities, conferences, businesses, podcasts, television audiences, and community organizations across the country.
His presentations are never simply speeches.
They are honest conversations filled with real-life experiences, practical encouragement, and the reminder that no life is beyond God's ability to redeem.
Whether speaking to a handful of people or a packed auditorium, Rob's desire is always the same—to encourage others to trust God with their next step and discover the purpose He has written into their own story.
Recovery is More Than Sobriety
For more than 33 years, Rob has walked alongside individuals and families discovering that recovery is about far more than breaking free from addiction.
It is about rebuilding lives, restoring relationships, rediscovering purpose, and finding the hope that only Jesus Christ can provide.
Through The Sobering Life ministry, recovery meetings, mentoring, community outreach, and personal testimony, Rob continues encouraging people from every walk of life to believe that no past is beyond God's redemption and no future is beyond His plan.
His own journey stands as living proof that the greatest chapters of life often begin when we surrender the pen and allow God to write the story.
Sharing Hope Through Media
Television. Podcasts. Film. Live events. Every platform is an opportunity to tell stories that point people toward Jesus Christ.
Whether hosting the award-winning KICFF Presents television series with worldwide television reach, appearing on national and regional television programs, guesting on podcasts and radio shows, interviewing filmmakers, or producing faith-based media, Rob's passion remains the same—to encourage, equip, and inspire others through authentic stories of hope.
Today, that message is reaching audiences around the globe, reminding people that no life is beyond God's grace and no story is beyond His ability to redeem.
