Counseling, pastoring, parenting, communicating, the many traps of comparison, dealing with stress, daily routines, beauty from ashes, trusting God in our suffering, and more! Chad is one of two counselors with Porter’s Call. Based in Franklin TN, Porter’s Call is a place where touring artists can find counsel, support, and encouragement, specifically attuned to their unique profession. He is the founder and advisor of Better Days, an organization that provides soul care and counseling for pasto...
Jun 10, 2020•2 hr 17 min
Ecclesiastes, a few key life lessons we each learned from Ray Ortlund, limiting off-ramps in communication, how David makes the time necessary for his various responsibilities at church, at work, and writing, all while being a husband and father, his writing process, and more. David's Bio: David is a Christian, writer, reader, preacher, and discipler. He is married to Sarah, and they have three boys and one girl in their family. David also serve as an elder at Refuge Church in Franklin, TN and w...
Jun 04, 2020•2 hr 56 min
Whit's spiritual journey, the faith and practice of the Catholic Church, Fairview Homes (a sober-living recovery community for men that Whit co-founded), Marxism, Communism, and a whole bunch more. Whit's Bio: Whit is a Nashville native, husband, father and devout Catholic. He is a deep thinker, very well read, and all around a fascinating individual with interesting thoughts on a wide range of subjects (my words, not his). Enjoy! The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl...
Jun 02, 2020•2 hr 54 min
The state of business for Churchill Mortgage, how the mortgage industry works, the long standing relationship with Dave Ramsey (they were the very first advertiser on Dave Ramsey’s radio show), the core convictions of Churchill Mortgage, Matt Clarke’s strict and long-standing morning routine, his favorite business and leadership principles, and more. Matt's Bio: Matt Clarke is the CFO and COO of Churchill Mortgage. With over 20 years of experience, Matt is a seasoned veteran of the financial ind...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 37 min
You will do whatever you think you are. If you’re trying to be both, you’re neither. You’re not choosing for life, you’re just choosing for now. Being is greater than Doing. A confused mind says no. Why we never exceed the subconscious in our brain. All this and much more. Chance's Bio: As a Keynote Speaker and Clinician, Chance equips big dreamers to become high achievers, instilling in his audiences the truth that more isn’t just “possible”, it’s at our fingertips, waiting to be claimed. Beyon...
May 22, 2020•2 hr 29 min
How they experience the brokenness still too common in this country in the area of ethnic and racial unity, differences in practical and stylistic preferences in the church, working towards a true multi-ethnic church family, their hope for the future, and much more. Lulu Randolph Bio: Lulu is married to Jake Randolph, and is the mother of an adorable 8 month old baby. She is a social scientist with an interest in how race and ethnicity influences perceptions of self, opportunities, and challenge...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 48 min
Brad’s family history (largest slave owners in Williamson County TN), his personal story and why racial unity matters, what he teaches in his African American History class at Brentwood Academy, why he founded The Public with Anthony Hendricks in Franklin TN and the fruit they are seeing in those conversations, where he seeing hope for a brighter future together, and much more. Bio: Brad Perry has been in Education for 24 years, he is currently a teacher at Brentwood Academy and has been for 22 ...
May 19, 2020•2 hr 26 min
Race, racial reconciliation, Biblical unity, how to build towards a church body that looks like heaven —that is, to be multi-ethnic, multi-cultural— the types of conversations he finds necessary to have with his kids as a black man in America, and a whole bunch more. Enjoy! Show Links: The Kent Lapp Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw The Kent Lapp Podcast on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc On Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl On Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheq...
May 15, 2020•3 hr 10 min
Drugs, and the War on Drugs. Show Links: The Kent Lapp Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw The Kent Lapp Podcast on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc On Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl On Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt The Kent Lapp Podcast Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67 The Kent Lapp Podcast Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 About Kent Lapp: http://kentlapp.com/about/ Subscribe for Email Updates: http://kentlapp.com/the-kent-lapp-podcast/ T...
May 14, 2020•2 hr 47 min
Friends called them Ken and Barbie with kids. From the outside looking in it was true. Dewey and Jeannie were blessed with five beautiful children, a promising health care career, and, from all indications, were firmly grounded in the church. Looks can be deceiving. A sincere, strong commitment to the church, with a non-existent personal relationship with the Living God, is a formula for disaster, an invisible ticking time bomb. Dewey, enjoying worldly success, was blindly adrift in mans sinful ...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Dr. Michael Major brings the message of true natural health to his practice where he teaches his patients and the community to live to their optimal potential, free of medications and surgeries. He and his wife, Dr. Cassie are the founders of Major Family Chiropractic, a Max Living Health Center, where hundreds of families have come to find true health, new found hope, and ways to maximize their lives to the fullest potential. At Major Family Chiropractic, they teach proper spinal alignment, nut...
May 06, 2020•2 hr 24 min
Was closing the world an over-reaction to Covid-19? How close are we to machine learning and robots becoming a threat to humanity? What does it take to launch your own business? How much work is too much work? All this and more... Bio: Wes is the founder of Nokori, a software startup in the Vacation Rental Industry with a unique focus on machine learning and automation. He is husband to his wife, father of two sweet boys, and most importantly, a Believer saved by Grace. When not at work or spend...
May 05, 2020•2 hr 48 min
Timeless business and life principles, reading, personal growth without getting weird, how to know when an employment separation is necessary, Zig Ziglar, core values, what makes YPO work so well, Ulrich Barns and much more. Bio: Jonathan Ulrich and the love of his life Raquel reside in Cleburne, TX with their 4 beautiful kids. Born as a missionary kid in Costa Rica and later dropping out of high school, Jonathan joined the family business and went on to grow sales by over 500%, then bought out ...
May 01, 2020•2 hr 14 min
The episode is all about knowing when it's time to let go. Allen Dixon is a top-producer in Nashville real estate, in this episode he shares his story of how being honest with himself caused him to close his brokerage / company and focus on what he's truly built for. Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt The Kent Lapp Podcast Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67 The Kent Lapp Podcast Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 About Kent ...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Challenges facing the church today, cultural Christianity, need for revival, reformed theology, navigating Covid-19, Grace Church, call to ministry, and much more. Bio: Tom is married to his beautiful wife Amanda and they have three sons, Caleb (13), Asher (11) and Judson (8). They are avid Soccer fans and all three of their boys enjoy playing club level soccer. Tom and Amanda have made their home in Smyrna, TN for 12 years and have served in churches in KY, NC and now in TN. In 2016, Tom plante...
Apr 28, 2020•2 hr 38 min
Foreign trade, globalization, trade agreements with China, their family's voracious reading habits, The Peach Truck, recounting their favorite sights to from trip to Europe, and much more. Bio: Rick is a self-described “curious nerd”, he has loved learning and teaching since early childhood. From traditional classroom pedagogy to executive coaching, he has always enjoyed working with others to bring out the best in them. His professional experience spans numerous industries from financial servic...
Apr 24, 2020•2 hr 51 min
Real estate, Investing, Ramsey Solutions new office complex, project management, avoiding over-domestication, fatherhood, what its like to be Dave Ramsey's son in law, and much more. Winston's Bio: Winston is the Principal Broker & Investment Manager of Capital Realty Group. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration & Management from University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2009. Winston is married to Rachel Cruze, Dave Ramsey's daughter and Ramsey personality. W...
Apr 23, 2020•2 hr 3 min
Love and Science, big data, privacy, google optimization, digital strategy, geo-fencing for marketing, Pray for Our Land, reading the Bible in two months, liturgy, the beauty of Christ, and much more. Bio: Aimee Romero is the founder and CEO of Love and Science, a digital strategy boutique that specializes in strategy, advertising, optimization and data for clients of many sizes and industries, from neighborhood bars to international health care. Love and Science, a Google Premier Partner, bridg...
Apr 22, 2020•2 hr 49 min
Gut health, autoimmune disease, mental health, carnivore diet, intermittent fasting, medical use of Cannabis, allergies, Coronavirus, effect of both stress and gratitude on health, and much more. Jaimee's Bio: Jaimeé is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She attended Black Hawk Community College and received an Associates Degree in Nursing (RN). After seven years of hospital experience in the critical care unit, medical surgical unit and emergency room, she sought further education. Sh...
Apr 20, 2020•2 hr 53 min
Maggie Herndon shares their family's story of raising Chase Jr (9 years old) who was diagnosed on the Autism spectrum at a young age. Maggie’s Bio: Maggie is a believer in Christ, a native Tennesseean, wife to Chase, mother to Chase Jr and Miles, a lover of nature and travel, and wanderlust at heart! Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw The Kent Lapp Podcast Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67 The Kent Lapp Podcast Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 About Kent Lapp...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Crossfit, diet, nutrition, the central role of physical health, vegetarianism, the carnivore diet, the common denominators of the most successful Crossfitters, and a bunch more. Bio: Evan, along with his wife Katelyn, is the founder, owner and head coach of Crossfit Forte in Nashville. Evan is a CrossFit Games Central East Regional Individual Competitor, Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer, Catalyst Athletics Level 2 Weightlifting Coach, and has his Certificate of Nutrition from the University of...
Apr 15, 2020•2 hr 39 min
Andrew’s thoughts on the virus, the $2.2 Trillion CARES Act, Brighttrip, business opportunities in this climate, case studies from the 2008 crash, his time at the White House, what he thinks needs to be true for someone to start a business, and much more. Bio: Andrew is the founder and CEO of BrightTrip. He was also the founder and CEO of Thrivist, which he successfully sold to Ingram Content Group in 2017. He is an EdTech executive with a background in International Relations. In the early 2000...
Apr 13, 2020•2 hr 19 min
Racial reconciliation, depression, pastoral ministry, John's story, evangelism, how he is adapting as a pastor during the Coronavirus, and much more. Bio: John Farmer is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Nashville. He grew up in Metro Atlanta and played football at Valdosta State as a defensive lineman. He is still an avid sports fan, and particularly loves basketball. He has an M.A.T.S degree from Erskine Theological Seminary and a B.S in Office Administration and Technology from Valdosta State U...
Apr 09, 2020•2 hr 50 min
Patrick shares his spiritual journey as well as his personal story of repentance, redemption, honesty and hope. And much more. Patrick's Bio: Patrick grew up in an idyllic Amish community in rural Ohio. He dreamed of a day when he would find a gorgeous woman, sweep her off her feet and venture out into the world to build a beautiful life together. That’s pretty much what he did, although there’s a lot more to the story, which you’ll learn more about. Patrick’s passion is to see people awaken to ...
Apr 07, 2020•2 hr 45 min
Allen Dixon is a top producing real estate agent and broker in Nashville TN. Mac Harper recently graduated from the Police Academy and is a police officer in Middle TN. I thought it would be fun to have them on the show to discuss the impact of the virus on Nashville from their points of view, and it did not disappoint. Show Links: Website: http://kentlapp.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kent-lapp-podcast/id1434980019 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5wci...
Apr 07, 2020•2 hr 10 min
We are changing the name of this show from The GBS Podcast to simply, The Kent Lapp Podcast; which will feature long form conversations offering wisdom, hope and community. Subscribe via Email: http://kentlapp.com 3 Minute Podcast Trailer on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5wciG9Pr4cZh-1Ngx_TcQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kentlapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentlapp/ Email: thekentlapppodcast@gmail.com...
Apr 07, 2020•4 min
Brendan is a Nashville native who spent 18 years living in New Zealand as a student athlete. While there, Brendan earned a degree in Clothes Design, which opened opportunities for him to work in modeling and advertising. He regularly returned home to teach swimming with his mother, Carolyn. During his time in New Zealand, Brendan gained an appreciation for spiritual and cultural awareness. This fueled his passion for helping people and teaching children. Brendan and his wife Wendy have been in t...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Building a successful business requires effective business strategy and healthy habits. Even after mastering those, running a business is never easy. Sometimes being a Christian in the business world means choosing to do what is right even if it hurts. Wayne Wolf spent his share of time learning about business strategy, regulatory practices, resource development and capital investment activities. He is the CEO and Owner of the Old Hickory Smokehouse in Lewisburg, TN. Wolf was a corporate leader ...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 40 min
How do modern science and the church fit together? What does it mean to ‘discover your calling’ according to Scripture? Gavin Ortlund, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai in California, discusses how to navigate science and career in light of the Gospel. Gavin Ortlund has a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion, an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary and a PhD in Historical Theology. In addition, Gavin was recently a Research Fellow at the Carl F.H. Henry Center for Theological Underst...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 30 min
People crave community and being known. How does that fit into modern-day masculinity? The Bible tells us one thing, and then culture will say something else. In this episode, Stephen Mansfield talks in depth about his latest book, Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men , and what has shaped his views on manhood and leadership. Mansfield has a B.A. in history and philosophy from Oral Roberts University and an M.A. in History and Public Policy from Abilene Christian University. He is a New York Times best...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 4 min
