Always Sunday (Presented by BauerOur)

We were so blessed to have our friend Mark Dowdle on Always Sunday.Mark is an ultrarunner, endurance athlete, Team USA Backyard Ultra competitor, Arrowhead 135 champion, and one of the most genuine people we know. Over the last few years, we’ve watched him go from working odd jobs and chasing the dream of becoming a professional athlete to competing at the highest levels of ultrarunning and building a massive community around running, faith, and pushing yourself beyond what you thought was possible.In this episode, we catch up on everything — ultramarathons, backyard ultras, extreme endurance, training, recovery, sponsorships, social media, turning running into a career, and what it actually feels like when the dream starts becoming reality.But this conversation goes much deeper than running.Mark opens up about his relationship with Christ, fasting, surrendering control, handling success and influence, imposter syndrome, marriage, identity, and learning not to let race results or social media define who he is.It’s a conversation about ultrarunning, faith, fitness, suffering, purpose, friendship, and figuring out what really matters when the race is over.We’re grateful for Mark, grateful for his friendship, and grateful we got to sit down and have this conversation.If you're into ultrarunning, endurance sports, backyard ultras, mental toughness, fitness, faith, or simply hearing from people willing to push themselves to the limit, you’ll enjoy this one.0:00 – Stewarding Influence, Scripture & Mark’s Faith Journey12:09 – Fasting, Faith & Redefining Success24:16 – Influence, Evangelism & Running With Christ34:25 – Quitting His Job & Chasing the Pro Athlete Dream46:00 – Success, Identity & Being a Man of Your Word56:00 – Becoming Sponsored, Social Media & Theo Von1:06:30 – Ultra Running Longevity, Recovery & What’s Next

This week on Always Sunday, Mitch, Andrew and Peter sit down for a conversation that goes everywhere: quitting nicotine (and why it's harder than it sounds), swap meet culture at Heydays, vintage Pokémon cards vs. NFTs, the jump from 2 kids to 3, and a long, honest look at faith — doubt, grace vs. works, and what it actually means to have a relationship with God instead of just showing up. If you're wrestling with your own doubts while trying to stay grounded in faith, this one's for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & quitting habits05:00 – Peter's return to the podcast07:30 – Heydays & the swap meet scene11:00 – Vintage cards, collectible bubbles & NFTs15:00 – "Man-to-man to zone coverage" — 2 kids to 3+25:00 – Wedding planning & a busy September29:00 – Sibling personalities & high-energy kids38:00 – Faith journeys & wrestling with doubt58:00 – Prophecy, grace vs. works, spiritual highs and lows1:17:00 – Consciousness, infinite intelligence & morality1:37:00 – Prayer vs. meditation & manifestation1:55:00 – Eye to Eye Optical, fundraisers & closing thoughts🎙️ Produced by Dan the Podcast ManIf this episode encouraged you, subscribe and leave a comment it helps more than you know.

This week on Always Sunday, Andrew and I sit down with Kolby Gartner — entrepreneur, believer, and guy with a wild testimony, for a conversation that goes everywhere: road rage as a mirror for the soul, a supernatural dream that changed the trajectory of his life, speaking in tongues, free will vs. predestination, and why Sabbath rest might be the most underrated discipline in a hustle-obsessed world. If you're chasing "worldly success" while trying to stay "godly significant," this one's for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & meet the crew
00:56 – The great bald vs. hairline debate
02:30 – Road rage confession (and what it revealed)
07:45 – How the guys met Kolby
07:56 – "Who is Kolby Gartner?" — identity in Christ
11:06 – Kolby's story: growing up Lutheran, chasing curiosity
15:56 – The dream/vision that changed everything
20:46 – Road rage revisited: hating the sin, not the person
22:47 – Experiencing the spiritual realm
33:00 – Learning to speak in tongues
41:00 – Free will vs. predestination
54:00 – Men of the Kingdom Bible study & his mentor Dean
1:03:41 – Taking the entrepreneurial leap as a believer
1:09:00 – Sabbath rest & avoiding burnout
1:14:14 – "The best ability is availability" — ego vs. rest
1:17:00 – Social media, algorithms & guarding your mind
1:19:33 – A finite mind chasing an infinite God
1:21:43 – Where to find Kolby + his AI agent business
1:23:00 – Final advice: stay intellectually honest, follow Jesus

🎙️ Produced by Dan the Podcast Man
🤝 Co-hosted by Andrew Heuss

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In this episode of Always Sunday, Levi Kissack joins the show to share his powerful journey from a Wyoming ranch to finding a new life in Minnesota. Levi opens up about his battle with addiction, the quiet struggle of hiding it from those closest to him, and the life-changing moment of surrender that led him to faith. We also discuss the incredible legacy of his brother Nate and the vision behind the coaching program for Christian dads.

00:00 – Introductions and small talk (the coffee debate)

08:06 – Meeting Levi Kissack: Background and moving to Minnesota

10:34 – Growing up on a ranch in Wyoming

18:32 – The transition from real estate to finding a new purpose

21:42 – Identity-based transformation: The vision for the "Always Sunday" coaching program

24:14 – The struggle with addiction and the cycle of hiding it

27:14 – Levi's brother Nate: An 8-year battle with leukemia

31:21 – The turning point: A step toward faith on a walking path

34:54 – Surrendering to God and the moment of sobriety

38:40 – Redefining the Gospel: Grace, shame, and the new creation

51:52 – A brother's final moments: Sharing a prayer of salvation

57:51 – Finding hope in suffering: Why this world isn't our home

01:03:25 – The refining process: Overcoming pride and finding joy in the Lord

01:08:45 – A simple prayer of salvation

01:12:08 – Final reflections: Leaning on community and God's strength

01:13:42 – Closing wisdom from Proverbs 23

After taking a break back in February, life looks a lot different now. In this first episode, Mitch sits down with his new co-host Andrew in the new studio to talk about the real reason we’re back: Jesus.

00:00 - Intro: Welcome to July 3rd and the return of the podcast 01:50 - How Mitch and Andrew met (The Sauna & The Training Group)

06:20 - Meeting people where they are: Dealing with loneliness at 30

10:15 - Andrew’s Background: Growing up Quaker/Baptist vs. owning his faith

14:15 - The 2020 Baptism and the struggle with discipline

18:30 - Being "Mad at God" during seasons of adversity

21:20 - Andrew’s Journey: Transitioning from the Catholic Church

25:10 - The Lunch that changed everything: Defining "Surrender"

30:30 - Tangible Life Changes: Temperament, Parenting, and Peace

35:00 - The "Always Sunday" Studio & Dan the Podcast Man 38:40 - The Sauna & Cold Plunge Debate: Fad vs. Lifestyle

42:30 - Community in the heat: Why people open up in the sauna

45:45 - Navigating Conviction: The "Failed" Fast and moving forward

49:15 - Deep dive into "Dungeon Crawler Carl" (Andrew’s current read)

54:10 - Spiritual Awareness: Guilt, Momentum, and the "I Am" Trap

58:20 - Truth vs. Perception: Colors in Heaven and Final Thoughts

1:00:45 - Closing: Fast, Pray, Give.Enjoy!

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Ever wondered what it takes to go from crashing on couches to cruising at 35,000 feet? In this episode, we sit down with a hilarious Delta pilot and my friend, Ryan Moffett, who shares his journey from humble beginnings (sleeping on couches) to flying with the big leagues. We talk about the struggles, the triumphs, and the unexpected detours—this episode is littered with laughs, insights, and plenty of turbulence. Buckle up—it’s a fun one!

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AQHWTB- where my wife (Aimee) and I turn on the mics and riff for 15-20 mins. Some episodes are stupid, some are dumb, but they are always fun. If you don't have a sense of humor, stay away!

This week, we dive into a high school disaster when Aimee chipped her tooth, and how it turned her world upside down. We also share our thoughts on the TV show "Outer Banks" and chat about our next vacation to North Sentinel Island.

Added plus... my editing skills are getting better by the day, making this episode even more enjoyable. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a great time!

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