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What happens when generations of men are taught to suppress their emotions? Aaron Gambel knows firsthand. After a childhood marked by trauma and neglect, he built a successful 15-year career in Hollywood—using the high-stress environment to stay in "survival mode" rather than confronting deeper issues. Until it all came crashing down.

Five days before his 43rd birthday, Aaron found himself holding a bottle of pil...

The real problem in troubled relationships isn't poor communication – it's what couples are actually communicating to each other. Dr. Bruce Chalmer upends conventional wisdom about couples therapy in this eye-opening conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about relationship struggles.

Drawing from over 30 years as a psychologist and couples therapist, Dr. Chalmer explains why the traditional...

We conclude our "Seed to Significance: Building Big with Little" series by exploring how to stay committed through quiet seasons of growth while focusing on the legacy we're quietly planting today.

• Overcoming the fear of starting small requires understanding that everything significant starts with a seed
• Learning to endure the "darkness" of growth seasons when progress feels invisible
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We're exploring the journey from seeds to significance in our continuing series on Building Big with Little. Diving deeper into overcoming the fear of starting small and recognizing the value in your current resources, we examine why these mindset shifts are crucial for success.

• Everything that is of greatness begins with a seed
• How we view our resources determines how we treat them
• The fear of starting ...

“From Seed to Significance: Building Big with Little”

Welcome, beautiful souls. In today’s episode, we explore the sacred truth that everything great begins with a seed. From David’s humble beginnings as a shepherd to the mustard seed of faith that moves mountains, history and Scripture remind us: small starts birth great legacies.

No matter your resources, your dream is valid. Like the Wright brothers who built f...

What happens when your children turn your household into a battleground? For Yusef Marshall, known as "The Incredible Mr. Yu," the solution came through a radical shift in perspective that transformed his family dynamics forever.

Join us for a candid, eye-opening conversation with a father of three grown daughters who made it through nearly 30 years of marriage by discovering the power of the united front. Mr. Yu...

Gina Economopoulos didn't plan to become an author or an end-of-life doula—these callings found her through a lifetime of struggle, surrender, and eventual transformation. Born into a large Italian-Greek family on Long Island as one of eight children, Gina's early years were marked by physical limitations that left her comparing herself unfavorably to siblings and feeling like "the black cloud" of an otherwise l...

Determination and curiosity can transform a life. Just ask Barbara Mojica, who grew up in a modest New York City apartment to become the first college graduate in her family, an accomplished educator, historian, and author of children's books that inspire critical thinking through historical exploration.

Throughout our conversation, Barbara transports us to the breathtaking Hudson Valley where she now lives, painting ...

We demolish the detrimental mindset of withholding your story and explain why your experiences are valuable to others, even if you think they're unremarkable or too personal.

• You have something unique to offer this world, and someone needs to hear your particular story 
• Even if your story helps just one person, it's worth sharing
• Your life experiences aren't just yours to keep - we're a co...

What does authentic leadership truly look like? It starts with a hard look in the mirror, not with comparisons to others around you.

The difference between genuine leadership and merely holding a leadership position lies in three critical practices. First, authentic leaders invest time in truly knowing their people—not just names and titles, but histories, challenges, and potential. Many supposed leaders focus more on impr...

Experiencing abandonment creates a distinctive pain unlike any other—a "bitter cry" that changes the trajectory of your life and requires more than human relationships to heal.

• The sound of a truly abandoned person differs dramatically from someone temporarily in need
• Biblical example of Esau's "exceeding bitter cry" when his blessing was stolen
• Personal story of chasing a father who ...

Pride can manifest in unexpected ways among introverts through self-protection and isolation that limits our growth and connection with others. By examining three key indicators—lack of accountability, limited expression of love, and rejection of community—we can identify when our introversion crosses into pride and make positive changes.

• Introverts often isolate themselves as a form of self-protection
• Without acco...

Debra McNinch shares her journey from a small-town Kansas upbringing to founding Battle Cry Moms, a prayer movement supporting mothers of prodigal children that now includes over 1,200 participants worldwide.

• Growing up in a single-parent household in the 1970s and experiencing poverty shaped Deborah's perspective on family and faith
• The absence of a father figure created challenges in understanding God as Fat...

Nick shares his journey from military kid to service member to faith-based coach, revealing how global experiences shaped his view that people matter above all else.

• Growing up as a military dependent, moving internationally and gaining appreciation for diverse cultures
• Formative childhood experience in Peru witnessing extreme poverty that taught him to count his blessings
• Military service triggered by 9/11, ...

Something radical happens when we challenge the cultural narrative that making a name for ourselves should be our life goal. This episode digs into a counterintuitive truth that could transform your approach to success and legacy forever.

The Tower of Babel story provides a powerful lens through which we examine modern ambition. Those ancient builders, motivated by pride and fear of irrelevance, created an extraordinary st...

The shackles that truly limit us aren't always visible. What if the freedom you seek has been available all along, but your mindset prevents you from grasping it?

"I freed thousands of slaves and could have freed thousands more if only they knew they were slaves." This powerful quote attributed to Harriet Tubman forms the backbone of a challenging conversation about mental freedom. We've been conditione...

Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating an emotional minefield where traditional discipline suddenly stops working. What happens when the close connection you once had with your child seems to vanish behind slammed doors and eye rolls?

This episode tackles uncomfortable truths rarely discussed, like those moments when you simply don't like your child. This perspective shift alone can transform how parents approac...

What happens when your life falls apart and you find yourself alone in a new state with no support system? For Ana, this breaking point became the foundation for an extraordinary journey back to faith and purpose.

A journey through a  "legalistic" Christian household, feeling controlled by family expectations, an abusive marriage, and a strong addiction to pornography are just some of Ana's story we'll ...

What happens when men are defined only by their ability to provide? Relationship and Personal Development Coach Brent Dowlen unpacks this fundamental question in a conversation that challenges the core assumptions about masculine identity.

The heart of our discussion centers on what Brent calls "the biggest lie told about men"—that their value exists solely in their capacity to provide. This reductive view create...