Due to the recent tragedies over the past few weeks, we will be taking this week to learn, reflect, pray and help. We will return on Tuesday, June 7th. May we all take the time to listen and care for those in our own communities, because there's no time like right now to make a difference.   Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com

Today we get to hear from Brad's daughter, Rowan, as she and her friends celebrate her 12th birthday. What has she learned in her 12 years so far? What's she looking forward to in the future? What are some favorite memories that her friends have of her? Take a listen to this special episode about an above average young lady who works hard, loves others, and lights up a room wherever she goes!   Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com

Trey Roth is the CEO of Yaystack — a social network for authentic referrals and recommendations only. AKA "The Referral Network." But Trey's career actually started in the music industry. So what made this talented, grammy-inducted music producer pivot to a tech startup? Enjoy this episode as Trey talks about that and more — such as how things like gratitude and perspective can give us joy in whatever circumstance we're in.     Links ~   Yaystack ~ https://m.yaystack.co/ Yaystack IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/yaystack/   Trey Roth IG ~ https://www.instagram.com/treyroth/ Trey Roth Email ~ [email protected]     Book Mentioned: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill ~ https://amzn.to/3sKYTIQ

Drew Walston is a man on a mission — to eradicate veteran homelessness in the United States. But is such a worthy cause even possible? The short answer: yes! Take a listen to this episode as Drew not only talks about his goal to help give veterans a home, but also to help instill hope, purpose and community for the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line for our country.     Links ~   Website: http://www.mightyherohomes.org FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/MightyHeroHomes Contact: [email protected]     Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com

Courtney Rabalais has invested in many things over the years — real estate, stocks, cryptocurrency... but his most important investment is people. Enjoy this episode full of practical financial advice, personal stories, and how being generous can help the people around you, both now and in the future.   Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com

Today's episode features the youngest guest on the Average Brad Podcast to date. His name is Joseph and he owns and operates one of Atlanta's foremost junk removal companies. But how did Joseph turn his business into a successful company with a full team of employees (including his own dad)? Listen along and find out as we hear from Joseph and his father, Ryan, about how sometimes you have to rebuild in order to truly succeed.     Joseph's Junk Removal ~ https://josephsjunkremoval.com/     Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com

Scottie "Goodness" Parker has worked as an athletic trainer for the Seattle Seahawks, the Portland Trailblazers, and Amar'e Stoudemire. He's also the current head of athletic training for the Atlanta Hawks. But Scottie's story goes much deeper than sports alone. Take a listen as Scottie talks not only about his incredible career but also his journey to find the truth in the midst of doubt, anxiety and tragedy.   Links to writings dicussed in the episode ~   Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller: https://timothykeller.com/books/making-sense-of-god   How Can the Bible be Authoritative? - Essay by N.T. Wright: https://ntwrightpage.com/2016/07/12/how-can-the-bible-be-authoritative/   Scottie's conversation on joy with his daughter, Olive ~ (March 14th for her pre-birthday lunch at the Cheesecake Factory) Scottie: Olive, what have you learned this last year? Or is there anything God has told you or touched your heart with?    Olive: I learned you can have joy even if someone you love is not here anymore (referring to losing her Uncle Derek to suicide in August 2021)   Scottie: How do you experience joy?   Olive: Memories    There is a momentary pause in the conversation and, unprompted, she smirks and begins half-talking/ half-singing:"Who runs the world? Girls!!!"   (It's the song her Uncle Derek would blast for her on repeat every time they were together)     Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com

Steve Carruth's story began with pain but soon blossomed into redemption and purpose. If you haven't already, take a listen to episode 4 of the podcast to meet Steve — then enjoy this update episode where we get to hear from Jenny, Steve's wife.   Jenny tells her story — including her own struggles with identity, and ultimately how she and Steve met and got married and continue to love each other through all the mess of life. Jenny and Steve both love each other and others well above average because their identity is firmly rooted in Jesus.   Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com

Meet Kevin & Donise Mathis — a husband and wife who left the comfort of Florida to move to Atlanta to become advocates for young people in the Juvenile Justice System. Be sure to take a listen to the previous episode: "Juvenile Justice (Part 1 of 2) with Gina Moore" to get a full glimpse of this fascinating story of hope, redemption, and how our stories can take unexpected turns for the better.   Get Involved ~ https://crosswalkusa.org/ https://crosswalkusa.org/artreach-180/ https://djj.georgia.gov/     Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com

Gina Moore is an advocate for those in the Juvenile Justice System. She's the founder of Crosswalk Ministries and ARTreach 180 — and she also happens to be Brad’s former high school teacher. Take a listen to this incredible story of how Gina has lived a life above average by helping kids in the Juvenile Justice System feel seen, heard, and loved.   Contact Gina ~ [email protected]   Get Involved ~ https://crosswalkusa.org/ https://crosswalkusa.org/artreach-180/ https://djj.georgia.gov/   Keep up with Average Brad ~ http://www.averagebrad.com