Travis Brown covers a few hot topics in the US government ranging from the Judicial Branch, the Electoral College, and the controversy surrounding Amy Coney Barrett. We also discuss whether Roe v. Wade will be overturned. Travis is a lawyer at the Tennessee Attorney General's office; he’s one sharp tack, he’s very well versed in all things government and politics and by-golly I think we may have talked him into at least considering being a political commentator someday. --- If you're enjoying th...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 58 min
Sam recently moved from the great state of California to the even greater state of Tennessee, for reasons we discuss on the podcast, which was partly why i wanted to have him on but also because he is an expert on, and passionate about Civil War history; how it has shaped our nation, the effects to this day, etc. --- If you're enjoying this podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 45 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to co...
Nov 13, 2020•2 hr 24 min
Pastor Jeremy Rose of the Axis Church in Nashville, TN, joins us today to talk about Cancel Culture & Alcohol, his COVID-19 experience, why pastors should exercise, the biggest threat to the modern church, and much more. Jeremy is the founding lead pastor of The Axis Church in Nashville, TN. A godly, pastoral, sincere, ambitious and generous man; we hope you’re as encouraged as we were. --- If you're enjoying this podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? I...
Nov 11, 2020•3 hr 6 min
Today we are joined by Bill Seaver to discuss how perseverance is undervalued and the wisdom of "just keep swimming", losing his business to the March 3rd Nashville tornado, what he has learned in leadership, what social media has turned us into, and much more. Bill is the President and CEO of Techno-Aide, a strong family man, elder, and school-board member. --- If you're enjoying this podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 45 seconds, and...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Today we bring our past guest Matthew Hawkins on to get his perspective on our political moment and why he is pushing for reform in our political witness as believers in Christ. We also discuss the John Piper/Wayne Grudem disagreement on voting, whether Christians should vote for the policy or the person, and much more. Matt co-hosts the Crossing Faiths Podcast: Where a Christian and a Muslim talk religion and politics (be sure to check that out), he’s currently a PhD student and previously serv...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Kent, Andrew, and Wayne Wolf discuss a variety of topics including Wayne's COVID-19 experience, his thoughts on the virus, preventing career politicians, the misconceptions on masks and their effectiveness, America's trends towards socialism and capitalism, and much more. The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.c...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Our popular guest on the show, Patrick Miller, joins us once again to focus primarily on QANon: what the conspiracy is, how Trump and Covid-19 is involved with it, child sex trafficking, the power of confirmation bias, the ties between Black Lives Matter and Marxism, and much more. You can learn more about Patrick on his IG account, @urban.amish, then sit down, buckle up, and enjoy this tour through Q-land. The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw Spotify: ht...
Nov 04, 2020•2 hr 19 min
Julian Vaca joins the show, and we get deep into his creative mind, discussing his current documentary ("Journey to World’s First: The K-25 Story"), what makes good voiceover work, work, the process and belief systems necessary to write good fiction, and plenty more. You can view the documentary here: https://youtu.be/inLmdClHnps Julian is an author, writer, producer, actor, voiceover savant, and all-around wholesome and exceptional human being. As you may or may not know, we only record this po...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Jamie George shares his thoughts on human nature’s gravitational pull towards certainty, how that can be used to manipulate behavior, some great thoughts on parenting, finding purpose in life, the beliefs that brought us Nazi Germany, and much more. Jamie is the Founder and Executive Coach at Jamie George Transformational Coaching, the Founder, Executive Producer and Host at the Human Experience, and was the founding and lead pastor of Journey Church, launched in 2005 in Franklin TN. If you’re e...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Today on the show we have our good friend, Mr. Chris Thomas. In addition to catching up, we discuss the controversial Netflix show Cuties & whether Netflix should be cancelled, the racial and political turmoil in our country, what he is learning through his various small businesses, and much more. Chris is passionate about small business, creating fun things, and building relationships, and he can be tricky to nail down to catch up, so we are glad to have him on board for today's show! Chris...
Oct 28, 2020•3 hr 7 min
Today we give you our conversation with Victoria Getz. We cover practical issues as dealing with anxiety, overcoming your inner demons, dealing with numbness, depression and loss, the benefit of breathing exercises, mediation and journaling, and much, much more. We really appreciated having Victoria on the show and truly hope you find it both helpful and inspirational. Victoria is a Certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach, Relationship Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and Behavior Change Sp...
Oct 26, 2020•2 hr 41 min
We are joined by the beautiful, ambitious and fun-loving lady herself, Miss Tequila Johnson. We had a great time discussing why voting matters, what it’s like to be a black woman in America, black culture; both why it matters and why it’s more fun, defunding the police, Black Lives Matter, systemic racism and her hope for the future, The Equity Alliance, and other very important topics such as Crossfit, journaling, and why she don’t drink no alcohol. Tequila Johnson is the co-founder and vice pr...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 46 min
Kent is joined by the powerful man himself, Mr. Chad Stephens. We get into his strict morning routine, why he goes to bed at 8:00 pm, the overreach of government during the virus, his investment strategy, breathing techniques, the unfortunate choice we are now presented in having to vote either the person or policy in the upcoming presidential election, and much more. The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links: Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67 Podcast Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 Appl...
Oct 22, 2020•2 hr 38 min
Our guest today is Dr. Stephen Reisman, medical doctor of the Mind & Body Medical Center based in Brentwood, TN. We sit down and discuss ever-relevant respiratory viruses, the holistic health approach and how these approaches are used in treating cancer, why traditional medicine is missing the obvious benefits of such an approach, Intravenous Vitamin C, feeling good on eating carbohydrates, and much more. Dr. Reisman practiced in the mainstream medical arenas for 10 years after graduating fr...
Oct 21, 2020•2 hr 23 min
We are joined today by our very own Barnabas Piper, author, speaker, and co-host of the Happy Rant Podcast. We discuss his new book, what he’s learning since going full time on staff at church, writing, the state of the church, what it means to be a receiving cynic, and a bunch more including such fascinating topics such as the logical and most obvious arguments for and against wearing a mask! Barnabas is an author, speaker, husband, father, and most relevantly for Andrew and I, Director for Com...
Oct 20, 2020•2 hr 30 min
We are joined today by Tom Woodard, a social entrepreneur and CEO of three (!) companies in Nashville, TN. We sit down and discuss liberal cities in conservative states, the allure of big cities, the connection between autism and creativity, the rules of communication in advertising, how boredom is good for creativity, how to be a better storyteller, and much more. PLUS, Tom has a fascinating claim to fame, and you would probably remember it! Tom is a social entrepreneur at heart with a head for...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 57 min
We will warn you in advance; this conversation is like getting a tour of the most magnificent safari, in a Ferrari. You’re going to want to strap in and you may even find the pause and rewind buttons helpful as well. David Filson is a pastor, a theologian, a professor and legitimately one of the smartest people I’ve met. But i don’t think that’s what he’s going to be remembered most for. If I had to guess I would say it will be his big heart, and his devotion to Christ. We had the best time disc...
Oct 16, 2020•2 hr 55 min
Kent sits down with his long-time friend Mary June Miller and discuss how there is no grace in changing your mind, misconceptions on CrossFit, the CrossFit snobbery culture, crying during workouts, whether we as humans have masculine and feminine essence/polarities, and how the Bible connects with modern medicine and the concept of "progress". Mary June Miller's husband Patrick has been on the show a couple times in the past (and it won't be the last we're sure!), and we are thrilled to have MJ ...
Oct 15, 2020•2 hr 6 min
Today, Kent sits down with Jason Ridgel, the founder of Guidance Whiskey, which we of course both consume and discuss on the show. He’s also founded other cool ventures including Hydrate the Hood, which sells mineral infused water bottles that provides a safe alternative to drinking straight tap water, which if you didn’t know, is not a good idea. Just google Flint, Michigan if you need some motivation. Sidebar: Please drink a bunch of water on a daily basis, but do not drink it straight from th...
Oct 14, 2020•2 hr 18 min
Full spectrum infrared sauna, float tanks, Russian bathhouses, her background in luxury PR in NYC, surviving 9/11, the documentary Fantastic Fungi, medical use of psychedelics, personal rejuvenation, navigating the shutdown in small business, the Presidential Debates and more. Candice Bruder has a background in luxury PR in NYC and is the founder of Pure Sweat + Float Studio, Nashville’s exclusive wellness destination for state-of-the-art, full spectrum infrared sauna and float therapy. Winner o...
Oct 13, 2020•2 hr 29 min
Kent and Shelby discuss what being a news reporter is like and what the position entails, knowing she wanted to be a news reporter as early as the 5th grade, tone of voice in news reporting, the most interesting people she has interviewed, her personal favorite interviews, the integrity of the news, and The Newsroom Show. They also discuss her move to Hawaii and getting married twice in four months due to COVID-19 (same guy, no need to worry!). Shelby Sansone Stephens was a morning news reporter...
Oct 12, 2020•2 hr 13 min
This episode is all about spiritual abuse and abuse of power, including sexual abuse. Some examples, how to identify it, deal with it, heal from it and find hope. Joe and Rachel share their personal stories, and their motivation behind launching their podcast, Control Freak Christianity. This conversation is sometimes difficult, often heavy, and yet hopeful, redemptive and certainly necessary. If you or someone you know is caught in abuse of any kind, please seek help. Joe and Rachel Tenney each...
Sep 19, 2020•2 hr 53 min
Moving to America at age 13 without his parents to becoming Chief Investment Officer of Nashville's top performing $3.2b pension fund. Fadi’s story, surviving rocket attacks as a 9 year old, the unrest in his native country of Lebanon and the Middle East, the lessons we can apply to America, the role of economics, opportunities and jobs in our current state of turmoil, his role as Chief Investment Officer of Nashville’s top performing $3.2b Pension Fund, how he would advise a friend to invest $1...
Jul 09, 2020•2 hr 32 min
Politics, Government, polarity of the news and social media, why Congress introduce laws designed to fail, what its like to work on Capitol Hill for the ERLC, the now frenzy pace of the news cycle, Trump and the news, religion and politics, surviving a heart attack at age 40, why he is pursuing his PhD in Public Theology, and more. Matt is a PhD student, podcaster, and writer. Most content focuses on the intersection of religion and politics. His current podcast projects include as cohost of Cro...
Jul 02, 2020•2 hr 39 min
The big principles and takeaways from his new book Revenue Harvest: A Sales Leader’s Almanac for Planning the Perfect Year, how he got into sales, past career experiences, why he moved his family from Nashville to rural Kentucky, annoying a pretty girl in the airport then marrying her, and plenty more. Nigel Green's Bio: Nigel Green is a consultant, author, and advisor who is widely regarded as the leading authority on building high-performing sales teams. With over 10+ years executive experienc...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Phillip’s story (he lost both parents by the age of 12), the origins and journey of their premium Italian fashion brand: Peter Nappi, his past business ventures, his recent franchise startup Vavia and more. Phillip is the founder and CEO of Vavia, a technology based waste removal franchise. Vavia is Italian for “it goes away”, you can find out more information on their website at ‘govavia.com’. Phillip and his wife Dana were founders of the premium Italian fashion brand, Peter Nappi as well. Phi...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Travis's role at the TN Attorney General's Office, the form and function of government, the importance of involvement in local politics, the current political turmoil, the movie "Just Mercy" and a whole bunch more. Travis Brown's Bio: Travis was born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in the Gulf Coast city of Mobile, Alabama. His life has been a glorious mixture of suffering and blessing. Despite growing up in a Christian family, Travis's faith was a nominal afterthought. After being diagnosed with...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 49 min
Education, parenting, pastoral succession, pastoral ministry, how we can support our pastors, her new book “Help! I’m Married to My Pastor”, her podcast “He Renews My Soul with Jani Ortlund”, good communication, the current social and political upheaval and much more. Jani's Bio: As an author and a speaker, one of Jani Ortlund’s chief goals in life is to connect women with the Word of God. As Executive Vice President of Renewal Ministries, God is using her in women’s conferences both in the Unit...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 21 min
John 14:6 "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to to the father except through me.” The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67 Podcast Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 About Kent Lapp: http://kentlapp.com/about/ Subscribe for Email Updates: http://kentlapp.com/the-kent-lapp-podca...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Bento systems, accounting softwares, common pitfalls of ERP implementations, business principles, leadership lessons, working from home and more. Ricky's Bio: Ricky is the founder and CEO of Bento Systems. A software system that helps organizations run their operations better and more efficiently. The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt Youtube ...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min
