Brave Wisdom

Maybe you’re not lost. Maybe the life you’ve been carrying no longer fits. In this opening episode of Brave Wisdom Season 2, Brett Owen reflects on grief, transition, burnout, identity, faith, and the threshold seasons that often come between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming. After losing his mother, walking through years of grief, […]

This episode is for anyone who looks strong on the outside… but deep down, you’re barely holding it together. Maybe you wrestle with self-hatred, shame, or the feeling that something’s just wrong with you. I’ve been there. And the conversation clip I’m sharing today hit me hard because it speaks to a lie many of […]

Most of us want to make a difference… but real life, busy schedules, and bills quietly push generosity to “someday.” This conversation is for the person who’s tired of talking about impact and is finally ready to live it. In this episode of the Brave Wisdom Podcast, I sit down with David Huey, co-founder of […]

Burnout isn’t just about doing too much—it’s about doing it for the wrong reasons. In this episode of the Brave Wisdom Podcast, Brett Owen reveals how saying “yes” out of fear, insecurity, or the need for approval sets us up for disappointment and exhaustion. Discover how to: If you’re tired of giving until you’re empty, […]

Former professional surfer and fashion model Will Tant joins the Brave Wisdom Podcast for a powerful conversation on identity, loss, and the transformation that comes when performance is no longer an option. In this episode: Whether you’ve struggled with pressure, perfectionism, or finding your true self beyond what you achieve—this conversation is for you. You […]

In this deeply honest and hopeful episode of the Brave Wisdom Podcast, Brett Owen sits down with Benji Poffenroth—a global traveler, nonprofit leader, and life coach—for a conversation that cuts straight to the soul. Benji shares how a defining moment in Calcutta reawakened his purpose, how discovering his God-given name changed the trajectory of his […]

Are you chasing success but silently burning out? In this Brave Wisdom Podcast episode, Adam Cruz—founder of The Healed Hustle—shares the raw, honest story behind his ambition. As a former pastor turned tech leader, Adam Cruz thought success meant striving harder, proving his worth, and outworking everyone around him. But when the pace of his […]

What if everything we’ve believed about strength is only part of the picture? For most of us, strength is defined by power, control, and pushing through—whether in the gym, the boardroom, or in life’s hardest battles. But what if real strength isn’t about how much you can lift, but how much you can carry? In […]

Are you stuck in the idea phase, waiting for the perfect moment to take action? In this episode of the Brave Wisdom Podcast, we sit down with Dan Morrison—co-founder and CEO of Voice of San Antonio and founder of Morrison Creative—to talk about leadership, personal growth, and the mindset shift that changes everything. We dive […]

Are you missing out on the life God designed for you? In this powerful episode of the Brave Wisdom Podcast, Mike Kraft reveals the transformative power of radical hospitality—how living beyond ourselves brings us closer to God’s heart. From opening his home to fostering children in crisis to confronting the biggest threat to the church […]