Narrative Podcast

Join Tim Croll and David Homan as they delve into the art of building meaningful connections and purposeful communities. Discover how David's journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a global CEO was shaped by his commitment to service and authenticity. This episode explores the power of networking, the importance of vulnerability, and the strategies for creating a supportive network that thrives on trust and shared purpose...

Join Tim Croll and Emily Kile as they dive into the transformative power of personal narratives. Discover how Emily's journey from aspiring doctor to wellness advocate reshaped her life and career. Explore themes of resilience, growth, and the importance of crafting your own story. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that challenges societal norms and encourages you to embrace your unique path.

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In this episode, we dive into the critical role of emotional intelligence in the business world. Join us as we explore how understanding and managing emotions can enhance leadership, improve team dynamics, and drive organizational success.

Our guest, Chas Sampson, shares insights from his journey, emphasizing the power of empathy and self-awareness in navigating workplace politics and building strong, cohesive teams. Additionally,...

In this episode Tim Croll and Shawn Whitson explore themes of personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the importance of values in defining success. Shawn shares his journey from viewing himself as a 'screw up' to recognizing the value of his experiences and the lessons learned from failures. They discuss the impact of childhood narratives on work ethic, the false narratives surrounding money and success, and the importance of commun...

Steve “Moby” Leitch was a swimmer before he was a Moby, a man before a ministry leader, and a wanderer long before he ever became rooted. Born into the world of evangelical Christianity—his father preaching alongside giants like Billy Graham—Steve grew up in the polished halls of faith, where sin was unspoken and perfection expected. But he found more belonging in the locker room than the pews. While swimmers laughed freely, church...

Ryan Woodruff grew up a quiet and shy boy, shaped by constant moves and a fractured home. With no father figure and a mother working multiple jobs, Ryan built his identity on survival and self-isolation. A sense of direction came from the film Full Metal Jacket, which introduced him to the idea of brotherhood in the military. He joined the Marine Corps in 2005, seeking belonging and purpose. But war delivered trauma, not healing. A...

Jonathan Heaslet has been many things over the years. An economics & mathematics major, military, minister, healthcare executive, and more. Jonathan never planned on taking the long way around, but life has a funny way of handing you detours. He spent years chasing certainty, believing that success was a straight line—only to find that some of his best moments came from the unexpected twists.

As a kid, he thought confidence was...

In the glamorous world of high-powered executives, Kellan Fluckiger seemed to have it all – wealth, success, and influence. But beneath the Armani suits and corporate victories lay a man drowning in cocaine addiction, failed marriages, and a desperate need to prove his worth to a mother whose harsh discipline had left deep emotional scars. For decades, Kellan rode a destructive roller coaster of success and self-sabotage, making an...

Chris Bolinger grew up in a high-achieving family with three accomplished older sisters and parents who modeled excellence in everything they did. As the youngest and only boy, he was somewhat spoiled but also inherited the family's drive for achievement and discipline. While this upbringing instilled many positive traits, it also led to two significant challenges: an excessive self-reliance that made him believe he was in control,...

Growing up in Michigan, Scott's early life was marked by dramatic changes. His family went from financial stability, with his father running a successful chiropractic practice, to severe hardship after a failed business relocation. Between ages 8 and 18, Scott lived in 13 different houses, including a period in a tent, and his family relied on their faith community for basic needs like food. The instability peaked when his mother t...

Growing up poor in backwoods Kentucky, Chris "Harp" Harper lived between two destructive narratives: believing he could become entirely self-sufficient and feeling utterly worthless. After losing his brother to a drug overdose and his mother to cancer, with an alcoholic father in the background, he became determined to overcome his circumstances through any means necessary.

His drive for success led him to become outwardly confid...

From a young age, Star was plagued by a deep-seated belief that no matter how hard she tried, she would never get what she wanted in life. This stemmed from heartbreaking experiences with her father, who would make promises to her but then fail to follow through.

When Star was 10, she asked her father for a bike, but after months of waiting, the bike he finally gave her was much too large. Other requests were met with similar disap...

From an early age, Mike Hatch learned to believe he was unworthy of having his needs met. Growing up in a tumultuous Christian household, he witnessed his parents' marriage fall apart, culminating in a pivotal moment when he and his brother had to call 911 during one of their fights. This experience led teenage Mike to conclude he was entirely on his own. This belief shaped his relationships into transactional exchanges, where he h...

When Clint Hatton was 12, his world crumbled as his father's affair tore apart their seemingly normal Southern California family. His mother's subsequent suicide attempts and a failed family relocation to Montana left young Clint with a deep-seated belief: he was completely alone in life.

This false narrative drove him into drugs and alcohol by his early teens. By 21, he was caught in a nine-year meth addiction. Though he managed ...

In this episode, Tim and Steve reflect on the past few months of Narrative and discuss the influences that weigh on us in a false narrative. We know instinctively that everyone wants to own and be the author of their own story, but not too many people feel like they have that control with the different factors that are going on in our world. 

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