After a month apart, Thane and Adam waste no time diving into life and learning how to make the most of it. As Adam enters into a new season of life with marriage, the differences between Thane and Adam's lives grows even further apart, yet the core remains the same. And that's what this episode and this show is all about, the aspects of life that transcend the external or surface realities of what our culture or location provides. From stories, to laughs, to profundity, memories, and more - thi...
Aug 01, 2018•53 min
The summer is upon us, and so is the need for a summer hiatus. In this short announcement-episode, Thane shares why the show is taking a hiatus for the month of July and what the intention is behind it. He also shares some thoughts on recent struggles he has faced and how to shift perspective in order to regain our footing. Tune in for the last time ... until August that is. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/summer Time-Markers: 2:30 - Poem Reading 4:00 - Current Li...
Jun 27, 2018•16 min
In this solo episode, Thane shares some of his favorite strategies for prioritizing well. For many of us, life is full up with no room to spare. In order to make sure we are actually moving towards our goals or accomplishing what we set out to do, we need to become proficient in properly prioritizing the most important tasks. Through the tips shared by Thane, as well as the personal illustrations he provides, you will be enabled and empowered to join him in prioritizing well, and learning how to...
Jun 20, 2018•28 min
Wes Litton is a fellow Up & Comer living in Springfield, Missouri with his wife and their beautiful daughter. After graduating from The Master’s University with Thane and Adam, Wes moved to Springfield to start his career there. From Banking, to Sales, to Retail, to Real Estate, Wes has had a diverse and varied career-path in the five years since. He currently runs his Real Estate business through Keller Williams, where he has also launched a Real Estate Investment group with his partner Jos...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Kylee MacArthur is a true Los Angeleno - although she has had a few stints living in Chicago, Fort Worth, and Munich Germany, her love for family and the west coast lifestyle will always draw her back to her LA roots. Kylee recently finished her second year at Pepperdine University School of Law; but when she is not focusing her time and energy into her studies you would most likely find her hiking, reading a new book on the beach, or checking out a chic, new restaurant. Apart from Kylee’s legal...
Jun 06, 2018•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Adam and Thane talk through what marriage will be like for Adam and Faith. From expectations, to fears, to future projections, to how marriage will change him, and more. Weddings are always life-changing events, but they are celebrations worth cherishing. Join us, as Adam takes the step into this next season of life. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/wedding Time-Markers: 4:00 - Adam’s Wedding! 8:30 - Pre-Wedding Thoughts 9:00 - How Adam is Approach...
Jun 01, 2018•45 min
In this solo-isode, Thane shares his thoughts on the topic of knowledge and the ways we acquire it. Through several messages he recently heard, and learning more about the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, Thane reveals his heart in striving to not see faith and knowledge as mutually exclusive, but rather mutually required. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/knowledge Time-Markers: 1:00 - Housekeeping 3:15 - Disclaimers 5:00 - Discussion on Knowledge...
May 23, 2018•17 min
Meki Blackwell is an Orange County native and “Movement Specialist.” Passionate about vocational calling and purposeful living, Meki views her work as practitioner of Pilates, dance, choreography, and myofascial release (manual release of connective tissue) through the lens of ‘thoughtful collaboration with the great Maestro of Creation’. Despite congenital deformation, Meki enjoyed ten years of employment as a professional dancer and loves thorough, thoughtful discussions that provide insight t...
May 16, 2018•1 hr 45 min
Ethan Renoe is a youth pastor, writer and speaker in Denver Colorado. He is a Moody graduate currently attending Denver Seminary in pursuit of his Master of Divinity degree. He has been on 6 continents, is working on his fourth book, and has done 5 one-armed pull-ups. Ethan has not fallen in love, but he did fall out of a tree in front of a cute girl one time. In this interview, Thane and Ethan dive into a plethora of pertinent and practical topics for Up & Comers of our generation. From Eth...
May 09, 2018•1 hr 55 min
How do we marry faith and reason? How should we pursue meaning, and can we fully know the Truth? How can we live in light of death? In this solo episode, Adam delves into the tension that lies between faith and reason, and shows us how we can live a life of faith (especially) without knowing all the answers. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/faith Time-Markers: 1:00 - Inspiration for Episode 2:30 - Faith 5:00 - Meaning 7:00 - Faith-Factor Scale 9:00 - We Aren’t in C...
May 02, 2018•14 min
On Monday, April 23, 2018, Lizzie Effinger went to be with the Lord. She passed from life to death, and back to life to forever be free from pain and suffering in Heaven. Having the chance to record a conversation with her a year ago was an incredible privilege and we are eternally grateful for that blessing. To honor her and the amazing life of faith that she displayed, we wanted to share a tribute to how she impacted our lives and to display the hope that we share in Christ. For the full show ...
Apr 25, 2018•29 min
In this episode, Adam and Thane embark upon a lively discourse, discussing the intricacies of idealism. While the Millennial generation is characterized as idealists, it often isn't a helpful mindset to have. Together, they help to highlight the difference between idealism and entitlement, and aim to persuade you of the importance in maintaining and pursuing ideals throughout your life. At the end of the day, isn't that what being an Up & Comer is all about? For the full show notes, visit: t...
Apr 18, 2018•44 min
Geoffrey Bishop graduated from Biola University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Outside of school he has experience in the fields of corporate social responsibility from his time as a Google sponsored speaker at the One Young World sustainability conference, business development/agriculture/research with his time at Harvest Craft, environmental analysis/government relations with his time at Kimley-Horn. In 2015 he joined Harvest Craft to help educate, empower, and equip glob...
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 38 min
Deb Victa is a 26-year old singer who was born and raised in the Philippines. She first entered the music scene by joining a reality competition back in her motherland. Her life changed when she and her family moved to the States in 2014. But since living in her new home, she has grown not just in her artistry, but also in her faith. In this conversation, Thane and Deb cover a wide array of topics from dreams vs. reality, to cultural comparisons, to the maturation of her faith, to all things mus...
Apr 04, 2018•1 hr 33 min
In this conversation, Thane and Adam discuss what topic they would write about if they were to co-author a book. This episode is full of ideas, fun facts, life updates, and laughs. Tune in to join the fun! For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/author Time-Markers: 2:00 - 20k Milestone 4:00 - Housekeeping 5:30 - iTunes Review 7:00 - Life Updates 15:00 - Fun Facts 20:45 - The Book Thane and Adam Would Co-Write 44:15 - Movie They Would Remake...
Mar 28, 2018•47 min
Cody Burkhart is classically trained in both Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder and works as a Robotics Design Engineer for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He has taken his passion for Engineering, Math, and Science and applied it to movement paradigms, biomechanical analysis, programming, and coaching of athletes. From competing in Taekwondo to Crossfit, he is both athlete and scientist, and this conversation reveals that po...
Mar 21, 2018•2 hr 13 min
Leo is the Creative Director and Founder of Synced Culture. He currently resides in San Diego, CA, with his wife Heather and their 3 girls and 1 boy. He loves creativity and thinking outside the box. After becoming a believer on December 14, 2003, Leo joined ministry school 8 months later where God grabbed hold of his heart. Since then, he has been a ministry school teacher, served on the pastoral team of Horizon Christian Fellowship followed by The Rock Church San Diego, and was also an Associa...
Mar 14, 2018•46 min
In this solo episode, Adam shares the thoughts and musings of what has been taking up his headspace the past month. From the tyranny of convenience, to the power of the subconscious, to why pursuing joy matters - tune in for encouragement, exhortation, and some southern charm. For the full show-notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/joy Time-Markers: 2:00 - Tyranny of Convenience 5:00 - The Power of the Mind / Subconscious 7:00 - Relationship with God 16:00 - Keeping a Clean Mind / Be Sti...
Mar 07, 2018•30 min
In this brief episode, Thane shares his thoughts on a quote by Thomas Edison on success. By walking back in time through his life thus far, Thane illustrates the point that preparation is the one variable we are truly in control of. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/preparation Time-Markers: 1:00 - Housekeeping 2:00 - Introduction/Preface for Argument 4:30 - Narrative Illustration...
Feb 21, 2018•13 min
Philip De Courcy is the senior pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, California, and speaker on the daily radio program, Know The Truth. Philip was born in Belfast, Ireland, to Christian parents who instilled in him a love for the Lord, Jesus Christ. At sixteen years of age, Philip trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Growing up in a neighborhood where civil tension was commonplace, many of Philip’s friends became involved in acts of terrorism. As a result, Philip decided ...
Feb 14, 2018•1 hr 51 min
In this conversation, Thane and Adam unpack what transitions often entail - an emphasis on making decisions and choosing the right priorities that inform those decisions. The stimulus for change is often found in fierce conversations, with yourself or with others. This stimulus is only as good as the actions that follow. Along with fun-filled discussion on life and stories from the past few weeks, Thane and Adam dive into these pertinent topics for all of us who experience the tumultuous nature ...
Jan 31, 2018•38 min
Jon Roberts is an Associate Partner and the Director of Coaching at Novus Global, a premier executive coaching firm based in Los Angeles. Jon believes that when people start asking themselves the question, "What am I capable of," unprecedented results in their life are possible. Following a successful career in corporate finance and business development, where Jon learned the strategy and mindset required to execute on key projects at a top level, he turned his focus to coaching leaders and chan...
Jan 24, 2018•1 hr 43 min
"Intention In The Tension" is one of the new motto's for our show that we are "re-branding" under for the year ahead. It's a phrase that encapsulates what we face in life - a battle of reconciling tensions that are often irreconcilable. This is what creates the tension we can't avoid, but that isn't a bad thing. What it means to live in the midst of that tension is to have intention behind what you do and why you do it. This mantra (and t-shirt) is a visual and verbal way to encapsulate our hear...
Jan 17, 2018•16 min
In the first ever Fellowship episode, Thane and Adam keep the "Bro-isode" spirit alive in this casual and entertaining conversation with Josh Goertzen. Josh is a fellow Up & Comer and life-long friend of Thane. He is currently serving on staff at Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, KS, where he overseas the college ministry - called CORE - as well as the Love Hutch ministry that's focused on reaching the impoverished parts of Hutchinson. In this conversation, the three discuss the importance o...
Jan 10, 2018•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Adam and Thane discuss what they love about the Holiday season. With the celebration of Christmas comes the reminder of Christ's birth and the purpose behind it. But it also brings with it a season of reflecting on what this past year has held in our own lives. In looking towards what 2018 has in store, it is important to approach the year intentionally and mindfully. With these projections come a re-clarification of what the true purpose behind this show is, and what their hear...
Jan 03, 2018•35 min
Alyson Stoner is a 24-year old Up & Comer. She is most known for her singing, acting, and dancing careers that have all had storied success for her age. From roles in Cheaper by the Dozen , to the Step Up series, to Camp Rock , The Suite Life of Zach and Cody , and much more. Her career has entailed roles and appearances in over 50 films and shows, alongside a successful dancing and singing career. Beyond the statistics and accomplishments to her name, Alyson has experienced the weight of so...
Dec 20, 2017•1 hr 20 min
This episode is a lively and entertaining conversation between Thane and Adam with their newest Teammate - Cassidy Rochow. In the episode, the three discuss Cassidy's background, sharing the context for who she is and how God has shaped her life thus far. They talk about her strengths and unique gifted-ness, along with her successes and failures along the way. Through it all, many laughs are shared by all, as you will surely experience yourself when listening. From faithfulness, to learning, to ...
Dec 06, 2017•56 min
In honor of the American holiday and tradition of Thanksgiving, Adam and Thane share their thoughts on this cherished time of the year. From the biblical basis for it, to their own personal struggles within it, they talk through many practical ideas of how we can cultivate a heart of gratitude, not just once a year. And if you want to know their special surprise, make sure you tune in to the end of the episode! For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/thankssending Time-Ma...
Nov 24, 2017•31 min
Money runs the world. It is the means of exchange that grants it's owner the power. Our culture and our world worships and deifies it, but how should we view it? In this conversation, Adam and Thane talk through why it's an important topic, where the struggle lies for each personally, and how we should all be striving to view and use money. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/money Time-Markers: 1:00 - Fan Review and Housekeeping Updates 3:45 - Cotton Bureau T-Shirt R...
Nov 15, 2017•49 min
Barry Moore is a friend of Thane and Adam's from The Master's University, where they all attended college. In this episode, they talk through Barry's early lessons from marriage, his "word of the year", wisdom in seeking counsel, commitment, and much more. During the final segment of the conversation, the three share their opinions and views on the state of affairs regarding Race in America. This will be an on-going discussion, but it will give you some food for thought for your to chew on now. ...
Nov 01, 2017•1 hr 17 min
