Quarter Life Clarity

What does it really take to make a relationship last?

This week, I sit down with Scott & Kathie — a couple who’s been married for 50 years (and yes, they still like each other… very much actually). They’ve lived through culture shifts, conflict, parenting, ministry, and personal growth — and they’re not just surviving marriage... they’re thriving in it.

Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or already married, this co...

What happens when the job you worked for… isn’t the one you want anymore?
 

In this episode, I sit down with Taylor — a sports broadcaster, fellow podcaster, and someone who’s walked through more than one career pivot in her 20s — to talk about the uncomfortable, honest, and sometimes freeing experience of changing direction.

Together, we unpack what it’s like to leave behind the plan you thought would work, wrestle with ide...

Ever feel like you're chasing goals so hard you forgot how to enjoy where your feet are?

In this Clarity Moment, we talk about the burnout that sneaks in when you love what you do a little too much — and what to do when your identity gets tangled up in your work. From PGA Tour mindsets to Ted Lasso wisdom to what your 8-year-old self might say if they saw you today… this one’s a gut check.

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What happens when your life begins on a plane that wasn’t supposed to exist?

In this episode, I sit down with Navara — a high school teacher, baseball coach, and lifelong mentor — to unpack his seemingly impossible adoption story and the wisdom he’s gathered over 50 years of living, losing, and leading with authenticity.

In this episode:

• Operation Babylift: Navara’s adoption during the Vietnam War
• The power of vulnerabili...

What if your biggest obstacle to physical health isn’t your body — but your mind?

This week’s guest is Wanda, a 26 year old fitness coach who breaks down her holistic approach to health — the beliefs that keep us stuck, why quick fixes never work, and how to overcome the mental barriers that lead to physical transformation.

In this episode:

• Wanda’s story from bartender to coach
• The mental foundation of physical health
• Wher...

Everyone wants the life. Few are willing to pay the price.

In this Clarity Moment, we talk about the unseen sacrifices — the late nights, the quiet “no’s,” and the moments when quitting feels just one call away.

It’s about what it really takes to play YOUR long game, why discipline in the dark matters, and how to stay true to the life you’re building — especially when it’s hard.

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What if the most important part of your money has nothing to do with the numbers?

In this episode, former financial advisor (and current financial educator) Linda Grizely joins me to break down the beliefs, personalities, and habits that shape our relationship with money.

In this episode:

• Where your money beliefs come from (and how they might be holding you back)
• The 4 money scripts that drive our behavior
• Linda’s “Me Mone...

On the outside, our lives look different. But inside? We’re often wrestling with the same quiet struggle — the one we rarely name out loud.

In this Clarity Moment, we unpack why it’s so hard to talk about what we’re really feeling, how that silence costs us connection, and one simple way to break it.

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If you’ve ever felt torn between your dreams and your fears, unsure about taking a big risk or making a life-changing decision — this one’s for you.

This week’s guest is Raquel, a 26-year-old who moved from Brazil to the US on her own, stepping into the unknown with nothing but faith. She shares her personal journey of trusting God’s plan, overcoming anxiety, and taking the leap to a new life across the world.

It’s a raw co...

Have money, but don’t know where to put it?

In this clarity moment, financial advisor Cam walks us through the 4 drawers analogy for investing & organizing your finances.

Drawer 1 - safe, liquid, keeping pace with inflation

Drawer 2 - investments inside the market, more risky, trying to outpace inflation

Drawer 3 - long term safe dollars, outside the market

Drawer 4 - retirement

Cam explains a number of ...

If you’ve ever felt sad for weeks, unmotivated, numb, or like you’re just going through the motions — this one’s for you.

This week’s guest is Annie, a 31 year old primary care physician (and former dancer) who joins me to break down everything you never learned about depression — what it actually is, how it shows up, and why so many people in their 20s are experiencing it.

It’s an honest conversation rooted in bo...

In this clarity moment, we unpack one of the hardest parts of growing up: learning how to say no — especially to people you care about.

John opens up about what happened when he said yes to everything… and how burnout, resentment, and disconnection followed.

We talk about setting boundaries without burning bridges, how your friendships might evolve in your 20s and 30s, and why saying no isn’t selfish — it’s necessary.

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If you’ve ever looked at a house on Zillow, loved it, and then had no clue what to do next — this one’s for you.

This week’s guest is Joey, a 32-year-old loan officer (and my friend) who walks us through exactly how to buy a house — from pre-approvals and down payments to interest rates, closing, and what most people get wrong.

It's a high level conversation on everything you should know going into ...

In this clarity moment episode, I talk about a number of things that helped me get through my rock bottom season — from grieving, looking forward to stuff, community, and doing the work that leads to real change.

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Who are you? Beyond the titles, relationships, and things you do?

In this week’s episode, I sit down with my friend Mariana to unpack one of the hardest and most important questions we face in our 20s: Who am I when everything else is stripped away?

We unpack what identity really is, how we lose it, how to identify it, and both of our struggles in figuring out who we are.

She shares her story around the highs of perform...

In this clarity moment, Sam and I unpack the quiet but constant pressure of comparing ourselves to others — especially our friends — and how it feeds into the expectations we silently carry.

We also talk about what helped her let go of the need to have it all figured out in her 20s, and how shifting her focus gave her permission to follow a path that actually fits.

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What does success actually look like? Not the Instagram highlight reel. Not the six-figure salary or the flashy milestones. But the kind of success that feels like peace — like coming home.

In this raw and vulnerable conversation, I sit down with my friend Ken — a father, husband, and business owner — who opens up about what it really took to build a life he's proud of.

From a self-described “knucklehead” in his 20s to...

In this Clarity Moment episode, Pastor Hiram and I unpack how inherited beliefs and silent expectations can shape our path — what living on autopilot feels like and how we can start waking up to what we actually believe. If you’ve ever felt stuck, confused, or like you’re living someone else’s dream… this is for you.

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This one’s for all of us stuck between chasing what’s next and enjoying what’s now.

In this episode, Lop and I unpack why this balance feels so impossible in your 20s, what the real problem is, how we can shift our perspective to stop feeling like we’re always behind… and much more.

We use sports references, share our own experiences, and try our best to shed some light on solving this impossible problem.

We dive into:

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