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GRIT to GREATNESS

A show where we not only MOTIVATE and INSPIRE, we give you TACTICAL STRATEGIES to implement on your way to GREATNESS!!!

Episodes

Gather Together, Ben Stennett & Tal Webb

Ben and Tol share some terrific Bible verses that remind us to... HOLD FAST Similar to HOLDING A SHIELD IN PREPARATION FOR BATTLE DO NOT WAVER PROFESS Confession, Adoption. Dedicated to HIM GATHER TOGETHER Do not abandon Devil wants to keep us apart These are of UTMOST PRIORITY GOD gives us GRACE & MERCY

Feb 25, 202532 minEp. 101

Many are the PLANS, Kelsey Evert

Kelsey Evert is back with a vital story about the PLANS we have. He shares his story of GOD changing his career direction and the journey he went through. His INSPIRING thoughts include: GODS Plans are better than ours! We should have plans, but be aware of GOD's direction and leading ONLY GOD We need to ADAPT Ask WHAT? WHY? HOW? Look in the mirror DON NOT SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRE DO NOT PLAY SMALL LEVEL UP

Feb 11, 202526 minEp. 100

Unsung HEROES, Michael Blair

Michael Blair is back to share about his mother, an UNSUNG HERO! We discuss the questions, who are your Unsung Heroes, and, how can we be an Unsung Hero? Some thoughts include: They are THE GLUE & THE STRENGTH They are Hands On They take care of the DETAILS They don't ask you to do anything they haven't already done They have DISCIPLINE, HONESTY & INTEGRITY WHO IS AN UNSUNG HERO IN YOUR LIFE??? Let them know over lunch, with a call or even a hand written letter.

Feb 04, 202520 minEp. 99

Be the LEADER, Morgan Gallagher

Morgan Gallagher returns for her third episode. This time she asks us to BE THE LEADER YOU WISH YOU HAD Her nuggets of Wisdom include: Extend GRATITUDE Send a written note to someone who made a difference in your life YOU ARE MOST ABLE TO HELP THE PERSON WHO IS GOING THROUGH WHAT YOU HAVE JOYFUL RESPONSIBILITY FILL A VOID OF LEADERSHIP What is MOST PERSONAL is MOST UNIVERSAL All Progress begins with the TRUTH SIMPLE DOESN'T REPLACE BEST

Jan 21, 202528 minEp. 98

Setback or Setup: Michael Blair

Motivational MC host Michael Blair joins us to share the story of his fathers leadership as a coach and a father. He will Motivate and Inspire you as we discuss how SETBACKS ARE USUSALLY JUST SETUPS for something BIGGER AND BETTER. Some Diamond Nuggets of Wisdom include; DREAM BIGGER RELATIONSHIPS are Vital WAKE UP/SHOW UP/DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING GODs timing is Perfect Take ACTION PUT PEOPLE FIRST We discuss the Casting Crowns song, JUST BE HELD Find you PASSION

Dec 02, 202429 minEp. 97

CHOOSE Your HARD: Morgan Clewell

Morgan Clewell joins us to share her thoughts on DISCIPLINE. Her journey started at a young age, and she has kicked it into overdrive recently. Some of her NUGGETS of WISDOM include: CHOOSE YOUR HARD Check in with yourself and find out WHAT IS IMPORTANT SET REALISTIC GOALS/EXPECTATIONS PRIORITIZE your ROUTINE also, REWARD YOURSELF You can't POUR OUT from an EMPTY VESSEL BE CONSISTENT FOLLOW the right STEPS Consider letting go of SHORT TERM PLEASURES FOR LONG TERM GOALS

Nov 08, 202430 minEp. 96

Following Gods Plan, Evan Reavis

Evan joins us for his second episode to share the journey he is currently going through. We discuss the importance of, and how hard it can be for us, to TRUST GOD and follow HIS plan. Some thoughts... HERE I AM GOD mentality What doors is He opening and closing in your life Our past does not dictate our future We are who GOD says we are

Jun 25, 202427 minEp. 94

An ALTAR'D Life, Kimberly Stevens

Kimberly's has had much success, and many setbacks. She shares her story of NEVER GIVING UP, and of being ALTAR'D through GRIT AND GRATEFULNESS. She shares how to come back after setbacks. Step out of the locker room BE JESUS WITH SKIN

May 28, 202433 minEp. 93

You Matter, Gwen Riley & Beth Keller

Gwen Riley and Beth Keller from NoviEdge join us to share how they HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW They are a Faith based, women led company based in Lexington, Ky They share... YOU MATTER You are the Main contributor It can be overwhelming Less than 7% of people are business owners YOUR PEOPLE MATTER Hire to your culture and standards Listen to what your people say YOUR PROFITS MATTER New Level, New Devil We also discuss... Imposter Syndrome Can I lead a team? Know your numbers Have a VISION CHECK THE...

Apr 30, 202425 minEp. 92

Intro to FINANCIAL PLANNING, Braden Wilkerson

Braden Wilkerson gives us an Amazing Introduction to Financial Planning. He covers the basics of... Who needs a Financial Planner How can they help What are their goals How do we prepare for financial turmoil How do we plan for retirement, IF we decide to retire Do we have enough LIFE INSURANCE

Apr 22, 202433 minEp. 91

Be Better, Morgan Gallagher

Morgan returns with a BANG! Her second "story" is FULL of AWESOME nuggets, such as... BE BETTER Be self aware Do something you never would have done BE THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR DAY BE 1% BETTER EACH DAY Talk to yourself...do NOT listen to the negatives, such as "I am NOT..." ACT, EVOLVE, OR BECOME, or History will repeat itself DO NOT COMPARE Have a BEFORE & AFTER reference point WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ON SIGN A CONTRACT WITH YOURSELF

Apr 13, 202430 minEp. 90

Setting Expectations, Mark Elizondo

Sales Leader and friend Mark Elizondo shares how SETTING EXPECTATIONS can greatly improve your team and your leadership abilities. We also discuss: Onboarding PRAISE IN PUBLIC, COACH IN PRIVATE Taylor expectations to each person RECOGNITION of performance (Dynamic Scoreboard) Inspect what you expect What do you FOCUS on CALENDAR your time It is NEVER TOO LATE to start

Apr 10, 202427 minEp. 89

Creating GREAT HABITS, Faye Stenning

Coach Faye Stenning returns to help us CREATE GREAT HABITS, and replace Bad ones! She discusses how they CREATE STRUCTURE & ORGANIZATION in our lives. And... Fit them into your life Don't OVER SHOOT/ Be Realistic BLOCK OFF TIME IN YOUR CALENDAR Live in the PRESENT BE CONSISTENT A weakness can become a bigger weakness if not improved upon KEEP GOING

Mar 18, 202431 minEp. 88

YOU were meant for MORE, Jennifer Keller

Jennifer Keller returns to remind us to not have REGRETS!!! She shares that we need to NOT be on Auto Pilot, and possibly MISS OUR CALLING! We need to be aware of GOD's calling on our lives. Other nuggets.. WHEREVER YOU ARE IN YOUR LIFE NOW...YOU WERE MEANT FOR MORE!!! What is your Identity? Is there a VOID in your life? Do NOT FEAR FAILURE or RESISTANCE!!! Remember your WHY It is OK to say I DON"T KNOW FEAR IS TO BE MOVED THROUGH, NOT OBEYED!!!

Feb 14, 202433 minEp. 87

BELIEF, Jeff Werner

Jeff Werner joins us to share his ONE WORD for 2024...BELIEF!!! He feels that many of us need to BELIEVE in ourselves again. In order to be GREAT, we need to have the BELIEF that we can be GREAT! We discuss... Do NOT accept LESS from yourself...and others Manifestation and what that means BELIEF can be the BEDROCK OF OUR SUCCESS TRICK ourselves into a POSITIVE MINDSET Do NOT do JUST ENOUGH TO GET BY We need to BREAK OURSELVES OUT OF THE JAIL of unbelief START WITH YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!!!

Feb 07, 202423 minEp. 86

UP your INFLUENCE, Glenn Poulos

Glenn Poulos is the author of "Never Sit in the Lobby" and a sales expert He joins us to share about how to UP OUR INFLUENCE, not just in sales, but in every area of our lives He shares... Develop Expertise Strong Personal Brand Effective Communication Active Listening (Avoid Distractions) Mentoring and Coaching Positivity and Inspiration Lead by Example

Jan 10, 202424 minEp. 85

Why CHRISTmas?, Erik Reed

Erik Reed is finally back, and my goodness what a GREAT EPISODE! We discuss the Theology of CHRISTmas, Santa Claus, the Three wiseman, and also how to handle grief during the Holiday season. Do NOT miss this episode. We also discuss... The Importance of the TRINITY The Second Adam We often have to wait, but wait by FAITH in GOD's Promises That same CHRIST who came, will come AGAIN

Dec 12, 202326 minEp. 84

What is your TRUE POTENTIAL, Morgan Gallagher

Morgan Gallagher joins us to share a life changing story and how it can help change yours. She was told that she was the 31st best player on her college soccer team, and that only 30 could suit up to play in league games. That made her strive to become GREAT in ALL areas of her life! She shares many great nuggets of wisdom, such as: Don't look back and think of all the things you did NOT do! Ensure that you are NOT #31 Change using DISCIPLINE & CONSISTENCY Do NOT go to the LAND OF COMPLACENCY Be...

Nov 28, 202325 minEp. 83

We ALL need a RESET, Austin Peterson

Austin returns with some DIAMONDS of WISDOM! He shares more of his personal journey, and how he recently decided to RESET His three main themes are: SELFLESS VS SELFISH MINDSET & MOTIVE DON'T WAIT Other nuggets include: LORD lead me where you need me It starts with GRATITUDE ALL progress begins with THE TRUTH GET TO VS HAVE TO EVERY DAY IS A GIFT You can CONTROL your ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS Seek PROGRESS not Perfection DO NOT BE A ME MONSTER

Oct 26, 202327 minEp. 82

URGENT Call to Action, Kelsey Evert

Kelsey is back with an URGENT Plea! Are we going to allow the environment around us to lull us into MEDIOCRITY? OR ARE WE GOING TO CHOOSE GREATNESS???!!! We discuss... Being Purpose Driven instead of Goal Driven Why do we not put in MAX EFFORT? The FEAR of FAILURE Good is the enemy of GREAT! Take PRIDE in what you do Resilience has to be created and built

Sep 25, 202328 minEp. 81

Evidence of A Designer, LD Herzog

LD Herzog returns for the second episode of EVEIDENCE OF A DESIGNER. This time we talk about how the Human Body leads us to GOD! We discuss... The Goldilocks Zone Frontiers of Science that point us to the idea of a Higher Power The Watchmaker Analogy Why does the Human Body need Oxygen the fact that there are 40 TRILLION cells in our body Psalm 139:13-14 GOD knit us together Romans 1:20 HIS divine nature

Aug 17, 202336 minEp. 80

Sharing the Gospel, David Pope

IMPORTANT EPISODE: Today David Pope joins us to tell us about his recent Mission trip. We discuss the importance of joining groups for trips and events to SHARE GOD'S LOVE and THE GOSPEL... as well as for us to share with THOSE AROUND US, ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS!!! We share FOUR METHODS we can use to SHARE THE GOSPEL with others: Your STORY of GRACE The THREE CIRCLES The ROMAN ROAD The THREE CIRCLES We also discuss: Have BOLDNESS RISK yourself for the ETERNITY OF OTHERS BE A MISSIONARY, EVERY DAY!...

Aug 08, 202345 minEp. 79

Leaving a Legacy, Pastor Brock Stamps

Pastor Brock Stamps joins us to share a tremendous story of remembering his Father In Law and the Legacy he left. He also tells us his thoughts on dealing with loss.

Jul 25, 202331 minEp. 78

Abundant Life, Matt Williamson

Our great friend Matt Williamson returns to share how he has been changed by Matthew 16:24. He has more of an ABUNDANT LIFE by Denying Himself. He shares... How he has made a change in his health and physical strength Physical training has some value, but GODLINESS is of value in every way How he using a morning COLD PLUNGE How he asked the question, "How am I denying myself?" and, "Where can I make changes?" We should desire to IMPACT OTHERS lives We often Overvalue results and Undervalue activ...

Jul 17, 202333 minEp. 77

Transitions in Life, Nolan McCue

Nolan McCue returns to share about some recent changes in his life. He made a big career move after much thought and prayer. He shares his story of TRANSITION with us, and shares... It is a PROCESS What is your ULTIMATE GOAL? FOLLOW GOD's PLAN Have self-awareness and be honest with yourself Your VALUE is NOT in your NUMBERS Consider and handle REGRETS that may come up You need SUPPORT from family and friends BE GRATEFUL

Jul 05, 202334 minEp. 76

Improved SELF CONFIDENCE, Ashley Shaw

Ashley returns to share more NUGGETS from her vast experience in sales and leadership. She helps us IMPROVE OUR SELF CONFIDENCE by... Realizing the POWER OF OUR WORDS Discussing that WINNERS WIN...BUT WHAT IF THEY DON'T???!!! Realizing that YOUR VALUE IS NOT DETERMINED BY YOUR NUMBERS Learning our GOD GIVEN PURPOSE Having a LONG TERM VISION with SHORT TERM PRESSURES Finding our TRUE NORTH

Jun 12, 202330 minEp. 75

Was there really a BIG BANG?, LD Herzog

LD is a Cardiac Anesthesiologist, and he studies the Integration of Science and his Faith. As a Certified Apologist, he "Defends the Faith" In this episode we discuss the Perception of the Division between Christianity and Science We discuss long debated questions such as... How old is the earth? Was there a BIG BANG? He shares the THREE MAJOR PERSPECTIVES 1. Young Earth Creationism 2. Evolutionary Creationism 3. Old Earth Creationism He discusses the similarities and differences, and uses Scrip...

May 30, 202343 minEp. 74

You CAN Change, Austin Peterson

Austin shares his LIFE CHANGING story of being told "If you don't make some changes you are not going to see 40!", and thus MAKING CHANGES! His Life Changing Nuggets of Wisdom include... BE BRAVE ENOUGH TO REACH OUT FOR HELP BE BRAVE ENOUGH TO ASK OTHERS IF THEY NEED HELP You are QUALIFIED TO HELP OTHERS like you POSITIVE ACCOUNTABILITY PAUSE/PRAY/PROCEED How to fill that GOD SIZED HOLE you have OTHER CENTERED Leadership It does NOT have to be either/or BECOME A BETTER VERSION OF YOURSELF

May 22, 202338 minEp. 73

Ep 72: Self Esteem Affects Everything, Tony McAfee

Pastor Tony McAfee joins to share what could be an AMAZING SERMON! He helps us to learn more about controlling our SELF ESTEEM! You will hear nuggets such as... Arrogance and Low Self Esteem are BOTH rooted in PRIDE Self Esteem affects EVERY RELATIONSHIP The BIBLE is THE RELATIONSHIP EXPERT What LENSE do you look through INSECURITY CREATES TROUBLE Tell your problems HOW BIG YOUR GOD IS CULTURE may change, but SIN does NOT change JUST START WE ARE WHO GOD SAYS WE ARE

May 16, 202329 minEp. 72