We’re looking forward to introducing you to Seymond Perry Sr.. Check out our conversation below.
Seymond, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately, journaling, gardening, and exercising have been bringing me a lot of joy. Journaling allows me to reflect and release my thoughts, gardening gives me peace and a sense of growth as I care for something living, and exercise helps me feel energized and balanced. Altogether, they’ve been helping me stay grounded and refreshed outside of work.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Seymond Perry, though many know me as The Master’s Rabbi — a title that reflects my calling to teach and live out the Word of God with clarity and compassion. I’m a husband, father, author, and high school math teacher, but above all, I’m a servant of Christ whose mission is to bring light, hope, and understanding to those walking through the dark seasons of life.
My brand, The Master’s Rabbi, was born out of personal loss and divine restoration. After losing our son Dontre’ to cancer, my wife and I experienced firsthand the depths of grief — but also the incredible strength and intimacy that come from clinging to God in pain. Now, through my books, videos, and teachings, I help others navigate grief, faith, and everyday challenges through the lens of Scripture and spiritual maturity.
What makes my work unique is that it’s not theory — it’s testimony. It’s real life, real faith, and real transformation. I’m currently working on several projects, including a marriage book my wife and I co-authored called Broken Hearts, Unbreakable Bond, which helps couples rediscover connection after loss. Everything I do — whether in the classroom, pulpit, or camera lens — is rooted in one mission: to point people back to God’s truth, because His Word still heals, restores, and empowers today.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
My father taught me the most about work—though more than that, he taught me about *excellent* work. He was a humble countryman who believed that how you do the little things reveals how you’ll handle the big things. He often reminded me that every task, no matter how simple, deserves your full effort and attention. From the way you sweep a floor to how you wash the dishes, he showed me that excellence isn’t about recognition—it’s about character. His example instilled in me the belief that each moment of hard work is preparation for something greater, and that true success begins with taking pride in even the smallest responsibilities.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
The most defining wound of my life was the loss of my oldest son, Dontre’. He passed away at just fifteen after a long battle with cancer. That experience shattered me in ways I didn’t know were possible. As a father, you feel helpless watching your child suffer. As a man of faith, you wrestle with the “why.” And as a husband and father to my other children, you try to stay strong when your world feels like it’s collapsing.
But that wound — as deep and painful as it was — also became the soil where God began to grow something new in me. I didn’t “get over” my grief; I learned to walk with it through grace. Healing came as I learned to surrender control, to trust that God’s plan was bigger than my pain, and to see that even in loss, there can be purpose.
Through prayer, time, and intentional love, my wife and I began to rebuild — not just our faith, but our bond, our hope, and our outlook on life. That journey inspired much of my writing and ministry today. I’ve come to understand that God doesn’t waste wounds; He transforms them into testimonies. Mine just happens to be one that reminds others: even the darkest night will end, and the light of God’s love still shines through.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?
Fads always fade—they’re driven by emotion, popularity, and the desire for something new. They might look appealing at first, but they rarely stand the test of time because they lack depth and true purpose. Foundational shifts, on the other hand, are rooted in principles that bring real and lasting change. They produce fruit that continues to grow, mature, and impact others long after the excitement wears off. A true foundational shift transforms the way people think, live, and build. You can recognize it not by how loud it starts, but by how long it lasts and how much life it continues to give.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
If I laid down my name, my role, and every possession I have, what would remain is the essence of who I truly am — a child of God. Titles fade, roles shift, and possessions come and go, but the identity that’s rooted in Christ never changes.
Without “The Master’s Rabbi,” without the books, the classroom, or even the pulpit, I’d still be a man who loves God deeply, who has walked through pain, and who has chosen faith over bitterness. I’d still be a husband who loves his wife, a father who cherishes his children, and a soul who wants to help others find healing and truth in God’s Word.
What would remain is purpose. The kind that can’t be stripped away by circumstance or success. Because everything I’ve built and everything I’ve endured points back to one unshakable truth: my life belongs to Him. And that — not a title or a thing — is what defines me.
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