Send us Fan Mail What if the fastest way to purpose is through chosen discomfort? That question runs through our conversation with James Ward—executive director of Beyond, endurance athlete, and mentor who believes resilience is trained, not inherited. From a five-and-a-half-month Appalachian Trail thru-hike to rigorous adventure-based cohorts, James shows how getting outside your comfort zone rewires your default settings for faith, work, and relationships. We dig into the mechanics behind ...
Mar 17
49 min
Send us Fan Mail Think you’re doing everything right—clean diet, daily training, long fasts—and still dragging through the day with stubborn belly fat? You’re not alone. We unpack the uncomfortable reality that more than 90% of American adults show signs of metabolic dysfunction, and even the “healthy” crowd isn’t immune. Our story kicks off with a surprise pre-diabetes diagnosis despite elite habits, and a hard look at how fasted cardio, extended fasting, high stress, and under-fueling can q...
Dec 16, 2025
41 min
Send us Fan Mail What if the most “successful” church strategies are quietly starving discipleship? I sit down with Alex Kocman of ABWE to unpack why missions and church life must be governed by Scripture, not trends, and how to recognize fruit that lasts. Alex’s own story—from predictable routines to telling the stories of nearly 1,000 missionaries—becomes a lens for rethinking the way we measure impact, send people well, and stay faithful when the numbers don’t sparkle. We take a hard look...
Dec 2, 2025
38 min
Send us Fan Mail Freedom isn’t a slogan to us; it’s a story forged in scars, second chances, and stubborn grace. David Earhart joins us on the patio to trace a path from junior-high rebellion and wilderness rehab to captaining teams at a Christian high school, then stumbling when performance couldn’t carry the weight of a broken dream. He opens up about marrying young, raising three kids, and facing a divorce that could have hardened his heart—but instead became the moment he ran toward God, ...
Nov 18, 2025
57 min
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to rewrite a story that started with homelessness, instability, and a 0.3 GPA? We sit down with Eric Jones, a nationally licensed mortgage broker and founder of The Jones Group, to trace the choices, mentors, and mindset shifts that turned rock bottom into a mission to help families and veterans build a stable future through homeownership. Eric’s journey moves fast—from a shelter in Illinois to a middle class neighborhood shadowed by abuse, from getting kic...
Nov 4, 2025
55 min
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a young man from one of the poorest countries on earth finds himself transplanted into the American dream? Del's story is nothing short of remarkable—a testament to resilience, faith, and the transformative power of opportunity. Growing up in Haiti without running water, reliable electricity, or consistent meals, Del walked six miles each way to school, often on an empty stomach. As the oldest son in a family of seven, he shouldered adult responsibilities a...
Oct 21, 2025
48 min
Send us Fan Mail Bek and Kev reunite in the studio after nearly a year to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk – a friend, mentor, and truly Uncommon Man who left an indelible mark on our nation. Fresh from attending his memorial service, they share powerful reflections on how this extraordinary event felt more like a revival than a funeral, with thousands gathering in peaceful tribute. Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful analysis, they explore the core values Charlie championed that made ...
Oct 7, 2025
40 min
Send us Fan Mail When we hear the word "church," most of us picture a building with pews facing a stage. But what if that image bears little resemblance to what Jesus and the apostles actually established? Matt Anderson takes us on a journey back to the earliest Christian communities, revealing how the church was designed to function as a family rather than an institution. Drawing from over 20 years of ministry experience and deep study of the Book of Acts, Matt shows how the first believers...
Sep 23, 2025
56 min
Send us Fan Mail When Ryan Centers and his wife Sarah felt called to adopt a sibling group of five children from foster care, they knew their comfortable life with teenage children would be forever transformed. What they couldn't anticipate was how this decision would crystallize their family's mission and purpose in profound ways. As leaders of multiple businesses serving vulnerable populations – from group homes for foster youth to residential facilities for individuals with developmental ...
Sep 9, 2025
54 min
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you find yourself unable to climb a fence while hunting, handing your rifle and pack to your friend because your weight makes simple outdoor activities impossible? For Brad Taysom, this humbling moment became the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation. Brad shares his powerful journey of losing approximately 70 pounds and completely reshaping his health metrics in ways that extend far beyond the scale. His visceral fat dropped from dangerously high le...
Aug 26, 2025
44 min
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