Today’s episode begins our series that features Silas, who was the peer of the apostle Paul. Meaningful friendships seem to be a challenge for men. I want to provide insight on the power of relationships, how they shape our lives and direct our paths. One of my oldest and best friends, Dr. Tom Compton, sat down to discuss growing up in Garrard County, the influences that shaped us in small, rural town America, and the importance of lifelong friends.  Tom is one of the hardest workers I know, a man of integrity and character.  He is a devoted husband and an intentional father. I pray that you will be blessed by this conversation and share it with everyone you love. Thanks for listening to this episode of the Brian Ray podcast with Dr. Tom Compton. 

Today’s guest are Jenna Wooten-Lee and Alison Braun Strunk. They are graduates of the 2011 LCA class and members of the 2010 KHSAA State championship runner-up. This wraps up our Young Timothy portion of the Life of Paul. Jenna and Ally discuss their time at LCA, how it prepared them for college and give us an update on life, marriage, and parenting. Praying that this episode encourages you and gives you insight on the unique relationships that are developed through Christ and sports.  Enjoy this episode of the Brian Ray Podcast with Jenna Wooten Lee and Alison Braun Strunk.

Today’s podcast features a discussion about our 20th wedding anniversary. Kristin and I discussed our trip to three national parks and reflect on the amazing blessings that have come from 20 years of marriage. We pray that you are encouraged and blessed by our conversation.

Our young Timothy series continues to be blessed my current LCA seniors.  Our guests today are Mr. Mack Darland and Mr. Tyler King.  We have an amazing conversation about their journey as student athletes, state champions and young men of Christ.  They share raw, honest and real perspectives about the challenges of being young men in today’s world.  Their values, convictions and faith have created a culture of accountability, selflessness and love.  We pray that you will be encouraged and ask that you share this conversation with all those you love.  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Brian Ray podcast with Mack Darland and Tyler King.  

Today’s guest is Mr. Scott Barnhart.  He was one of my original young Timothy from 2011 and it has been a pleasure watching him grow into a young man in Christ.  He shares about his marriage, fatherhood and family.  He is a great example of how LCA can partner with families to help equip and prepare young men and women to go out into the world to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  I pray that this episode encourages you and that you will share it with someone that you love.  Thank you for listening to this episode of the Brian Ray Podcast with Mr. Scott Barnhart.  

As we continue our theme that highlights young Timothy in the life of Paul, we are honored to have Miss Jentry Bertram and Miss Evy Kincer.  They are members of the 2026 graduating class at LCA.  This may be one of the best conversations I have ever recorded as they discuss their time at LCA, their spiritual development and how they choose to follow Jesus as young women in Christ.  This is a conversation that will give you hope for our future as it represents the heart and direction of this bold and emerging generation.  We pray that you will be encouraged and ask that you share this conversation with all those you love.  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Brian Ray podcast with Jentry Bertram and Evy Kincer.  

As we continue our theme that highlights the three men in the life of Paul, I am excited to have a conversation with one of my original “young Timothy’s”, Mr. Clay Mossbarger. Clay is a native of Central KY and a 2012 graduate of the Lexington Christian Academy.  Clay was a member of my first small group that was formed in the Spring of 2010 and was foundational in my understand that the weight room can be a mission field. Clay loves Jesus, his wife and the outdoors.  We pray you are encouraged by this episode of the Brian Ray podcast with Mr. Clay Mossbarger.  

Today’s guest is Coach Ian Kossick.  He launches a new series we are connecting to the life of the Apostle Paul.  Paul has three distinct men in his life, an older man, a peer and a younger man.  In scripture, the younger man was Timothy.  God has provided an abundance of relationships with student athlete over the years.  All of them served as “young Timothy” in my life.  Ian is a follower of Jesus, faithful husband, loving father and a strength and condition professional.  We pray his story will encourage you invest in the younger generation.   We hope you enjoy this episode of the Brian Ray podcast with Coach Ian Kossick.  

This is Part Two of my conversation with my good friend, Brian Owens.  After more than 20 years in corporate leadership, most recently at Amazon, Brian made the decision to retire and step away from that chapter of his life.  Today, we talk about that transition—what led to it, what he’s learned, and what it looks like to walk into something new with faith and purpose.This is Part Two with Brian Owens.

Today kicks off a special two-part conversation in our “Out with the Old, In with the New” series with someone who’s been a close friend of mine for over 20 years — Brian Owens. Our friendship goes way back, and getting to sit down and really unpack his story has been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.Brian recently retired after a long career as a director in the corporate world, and what makes this conversation so meaningful isn’t just what he accomplished — it’s the journey behind it. We talk about faith, leadership, overcoming adversity, and what it really means to put others first… not just professionally, but in everyday life. He shares openly about the challenges he’s faced, the commitments he’s made, and the role his family has played in shaping who he is and the success he’s built. This is a story about resilience, perspective, and leading with purpose. I’m excited to share part one of this two-part conversation with my friend, Mr. Brian Owens.