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  • EP302: Missionaries for Life with Nicolasy and Jael Churque

    Ever wondered what faith-driven community transformation looks like up close? Join us as Nicolasy and Jael Churque walk through decades of mission work in rural Bolivia, from teaching first-generation readers to equipping local leaders through grassroots Bible training. Their boots-on-the-ground approach shows how practical skills and spiritual formation work hand in hand. Listen in and discover the powerful model reshaping villages far beyond city limits.


     Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • The childhood moment that set Nicolasy on a lifelong path of mission work
    • How church-based development equips villages with real skills for daily life
    • The literacy and radio-Bible programs training new leaders in remote areas
    • Why education brings freedom and confidence to isolated communities
    • The spiritual challenges missionaries face and the need for discernment
       

    About Nicolasy and Jael Churque
    Nicolas and Jael Churque are lifelong missionaries serving communities across Bolivia and Peru through discipleship, literacy programs, and church-based community development. For more than four decades, they have equipped rural families with biblical training, practical skills, and tools for long-term self-sufficiency. Their work empowers isolated regions with education, small-scale agriculture, and spiritual formation, helping entire communities grow in faith and resilience.
     

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    37 min
  • EP301: The Pivotal Power of Intervention with Kevin Thole

    He had the money, the business, and the image, but inside he was breaking. In this powerful episode, Kevin Thole shares how addiction brought him to the edge and how one encounter with God changed everything. His journey from shame to surrender shows that true success begins with humility and grace. Tune in to discover how redemption can rebuild what once felt lost.


     Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • What success can’t fix, and how hidden addiction silently destroys from within
    • Why one moment in Psalm 51 changed everything
    • How daily surrender and discipline build true recovery
    • The leadership shift: from ego-driven to love-led
    • The real key to lasting success and peace

    About Kevin Thole
    Kevin is the co-owner of SERVPRO Team Thole/Hulsey, a thriving restoration business dedicated to rebuilding what’s broken and leading with purpose. Beyond restoring homes and businesses, Kevin helps restore lives through his work with a children’s home in Kenya. A business leader, mentor, and man of faith, he shares a powerful story of addiction, redemption, and transformation. With lessons on humility, service, and grace, Kevin inspires others to discover that true success comes from obedience, integrity, and love in action.

    Connect with Kevin

    • Website: SERVPRO
    • LinkedIn: Kevin Thole 


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    46 min
  • EP300: Responding to God's Nudge Part 2 with Mark Joe

    When faith meets resistance, the fire reveals what’s real. In this continuation with Mark Joe, we uncover the cost of conviction and the courage to stand firm when culture pushes back. His story shows how purpose is refined under pressure and how hope still shines through the struggle. Tune in to hear what bold, grounded faith looks like when it’s tested.


     Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • The real cost of conviction and what happens when you speak truth with love in a world that resists it
    • How a simple coffee shop became a powerful marketplace ministry that impacts its city
    • Why free speech and genuine tolerance must include room for disagreement and dialogue
    • The power of pairing bold faith with humility, reflection, and repentance in leadership
    • How consistent gatherings for worship, prayer, and community can spark transformation and visible fruit

    About Mark Joe
    Mark is the founder of Omen Coffee, a community-centered coffee shop in St. Louis that serves as both a gathering place and a ministry for young adults. After never attending church until the age of 30, he discovered his faith through Scripture and transformed his life through daily surrender and obedience to God. Today, he leads Omen Coffee and a nonprofit ministry that works together to foster real human connection, discipleship, and authentic conversations about faith and purpose.


     Connect with Mark

    • LinkedIn: Mark Joe 
    • Website: Omen Coffee Co. 

     
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    38 min
  • EP299: Responding to God's Nudge Part 1 with Mark Joe and Travis Revelle

    What if saying yes to God completely changed your life? In this episode, Mark Joe shares how faith turned struggle into purpose and a simple coffee shop into a thriving ministry for young adults. His story shows the power of obedience, community, and living out what you believe. Listen now to discover how one bold step of faith can transform everything.


    Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • How Mark Joe went from never attending church to leading a thriving faith community
    • What obedience means when you don’t know where God is leading
    • How true belief shows up in everyday choices
    • Why Omen Coffee became a space for real connection and revival
    • How business owners can turn their work into a living ministry


    About Mark Joe
    Mark is the founder of Omen Coffee, a community-centered coffee shop in St. Louis that serves as both a gathering place and a ministry for young adults. After never attending church until the age of 30, he discovered his faith through Scripture and transformed his life through daily surrender and obedience to God. Today, he leads Omen Coffee and a nonprofit ministry that works together to foster real human connection, discipleship, and authentic conversations about faith and purpose.


     Connect with Mark

    • LinkedIn: Mark Joe 
    • Website: Omen Coffee Co. 


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    59 min
  • EP298: Leaders Form Precious Diamonds with Dr. Wayne Wilson

    Leadership without purpose feels like a ship without a rudder. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Wilson shares how pressure can either crush or refine us, and why clarity of vision and calling transform challenges into growth. Discover how to anchor your leadership with vision, stillness, and lasting impact that goes far beyond the numbers.


     Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • The “diamond makers” metaphor for leaders under pressure
    • A practical breakdown of PIVOT: Pause, Internalize, Vision, Operationalize, Track
    • How to ask “Why more money?” and get a people-centered answer
    • Translating 1 Corinthians 13 into a leadership operating system
    • The difference between losing your mission in the weeds vs. leading from calling

    About Dr. Wayne Wilson
    Dr. Wayne Wilson is the founder of PIVOT Coaching & Consulting, LLC, and a Vistage Chair who helps executives move from pressure to purpose. With 30+ years of leadership experience, he builds people-first cultures that drive results. Outside of coaching, Wayne enjoys hiking, scuba diving, and playing guitar with family and friends.

    Connect with Dr. Wayne

    • LinkedIn: Dr. Wayne Wilson


     
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    44 min
  • EP297: Blessed are the Merciful with Joe Thompson and Travis Revelle

    Mercy is not weakness, it is a strength that changes how we lead and live. In this episode, we uncover how compassion and forgiveness reshape business, family, and culture. We share why vulnerability builds trust and why mercy may be the most overlooked leadership tool. Listen in and discover how mercy can transform your influence and impact.

     Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • Why mercy requires strength, not weakness, and how it stabilizes teams in hard moments
    • The leadership power of appropriate vulnerability and why it builds loyalty
    • Showing mercy in tough conversations, like performance issues and layoffs
    • Forgiveness vs. forgetting and why releasing offense frees you to lead
    • How community and accountability make “Be Holy” livable, not theoretical

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    • EP280: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit 
    • EP284: Blessed are Those Who Mourn 
    • EP289: Blessed are the Meek 
    • EP292: Blessed are those who Hunger
    • The Karate Kid (1984) 


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    43 min
  • EP296: The Prodigal Uncovered with Robby D'Angelo

    The story of the prodigal son is more than a parable, it is a mirror for our lives and a blueprint for redemption. In this episode, we explore the scandal of rebellion, the shock of forgiveness, and the love that redefines identity, together with Robby D'Angelo. We discuss surrender, father wounds, and the hope of unconditional love that still transforms lives today. Listen now and discover how this story might reshape your own journey.

     Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • Why the prodigal’s shocking request would have stunned Jesus’ audience
    • Repentance vs. regret, Why surrender is the key to restoration
    • How the father’s public self-humbling became an act of radical love
    • The “other brother” trap of resentment and works-based identity
    • How father wounds and cultural portrayals distort our view of God’s love

    About Robby D'Angelo
    Robby is a speaker, author, and coach passionate about helping people rediscover their true identity and purpose through faith, community, and transformation. Drawing from his own “prodigal” journey, he speaks candidly about repentance, surrender, and the healing power of unconditional love. Robby works with men, young leaders, and business owners to navigate life’s challenges, form authentic communities, and build lives that bear lasting fruit.

    Connect with Robby

    • Website: robby d'angelo 
    • LinkedIn: Robby D'Angelo MBA 

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    41 min
  • EP295: Men Need Community with Drew Ishmael

    What if the missing piece in your life isn’t success or status but brotherhood? In this episode, Drew Ishmael shares his journey from military struggles to spiritual rebirth and how radical truth and authentic community gave him a new sense of strength and purpose. His story shows what real leadership and transformation look like when faith and fellowship come first. Tune in to discover how F3 is reshaping men’s lives from the inside out.


     Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • Why the word “brother” carries weight and belonging for Drew
    • The 5 C’s of leadership and the power of candor in brotherhood
    • Disruption, spiritual rebirth, and why the “old you” can’t come back
    • How F3 cured “Sad Clown Syndrome” and why men need fellowship
    • Why passivity in manhood is toxic and leadership requires being the thermostat


    About Drew Ishmael
    Drew, known in F3 as Power Clean, is a U.S. Army veteran with 22 years of service and two combat deployments. Once weighing over 360 pounds, he credits F3 with saving his life and helping him find his purpose in teaching and leading men. Drew has served as Regional Expansion Q, Weasel Shaker, and Nant’an for JeffCo in the St. Louis Mega Region, as well as a GrowRuck and Freedom Ops Trainer nationwide. Supported by his wife Sarah, a Sergeant Major in the Missouri National Guard, and their two adult children, Drew continues to inspire men with his motto: “I love you, and there is nothing you can do about it.


    Connect with Drew

    • Website: F3 Nation  


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    51 min
  • EP294: Our Obedience, God's Outcomes with Ms. Heather Fatzinger

    Is control holding you back as a leader? In this episode, we explore how surrendering to God’s authority and embracing delegation can unlock freedom, growth, and lasting impact. Heather Fatzinger shares practical wisdom on leading with grace and courage. Tune in and discover a new perspective on leadership.

    Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • What leadership really looks like beyond wearing all the hats
    • How grace transforms mistakes into growth opportunities
    • The false perception of control that blocks blessings
    • Prayer as the first step, not the last
    • The freedom of obedience compared to the burden of outcomes


    About Heather Fatzinger
    Heather is a life and leadership coach who helps women move beyond achievement into real happiness. After building a life of success in academics, business, motherhood, and community service, she found herself still asking, “Why do I feel like something is missing?” That question led her into a journey of self-discovery, learning the deeper truths about emotions, meaning, and femininity. Today, she guides women to release control, embrace grace, and live with greater purpose and joy.


    Connect with Heather

    • Website: Heather Fatzinger 
    • LinkedIn: Heather Fatzinger 


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    43 min
  • EP293: God's Adventure Awaits with Vic Miller

    What if the battles you face are actually part of your calling? In this episode, Vic Miller shares his powerful journey of faith, illness, and identity, and how the message of Wild at Heart reshaped his mission to rescue the hearts of men. From forgiveness to spiritual warfare, his story shows how surrender leads to strength and hope. Listen now and discover the adventure God may be inviting you into today.


     Key Takeaways To Listen For

    • Why forgiveness and identity are the keys men struggle to embrace
    • The three core truths of Wild at Heart: battle to fight, beauty to rescue, and adventure to live
    • How to recognize and engage in spiritual warfare today
    • How God radically rearranged Vic’s calendar through a cancer diagnosis
    • The urgency of living every day with vision and purpose

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    • Wild at Heart by John Eldridge | Paperback and Hardcover
    • Wild at Heart STL
    • Captivating Retreat  
       

    About  Vic Miller
    Vic is the founder of Wild at Heart STL, where he leads boot camps and men’s groups dedicated to helping men discover their God-given identity, embrace forgiveness, and step into the spiritual adventure of following Christ. Drawing from his own transformative experience at a Colorado Wild at Heart boot camp, Vic has spent years mentoring and walking alongside men in St. Louis and beyond. His passion is to equip men to fight spiritual battles, pursue authentic strength from God, and live with vision and purpose.

    Connect with Vic

    • Wild at Heart STL
       

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    42 min

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