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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with David Butler, teacher, author, and tour leader, for a thoughtful conversation on faith, imagination, and what it means to believe in a God bigger than we often dare to picture.

David shares his story of growing up in Texas, teaching seminary and institute, and navigating a faith journey shaped by encounters with world religions, moments of doubt, and unexpected experiences in places like China and Rome that reshaped his view of God’s reach. He reflects on why the opposite of faith is not doubt but false certainty, and how embracing questions can actually deepen trust.

Together, they explore themes of sin and repentance through fresh lenses, the importance of language in shaping our spiritual lives, and why patience, curiosity, and humility matter in both leadership and discipleship. David also opens up about leading “holy envy” tours, posting weekly reflections that serve as “church” for many, and walking through personal loss while holding onto hope.

This conversation is an invitation to entrepreneurs, leaders, and seekers alike to expand their perspective, embrace the tension of growth, and live with more wonder, courage, and compassion.

00:00 | Welcome & why David’s voice resonates

01:56 | Faith as the most personal conversation

03:21 | Texas roots, diversity, and early influences

07:48 | Faith in the South vs. Utah culture

10:42 | India plans & the idea of “holy envy”

14:11 | China moment: “I will take care of all my children”

17:08 | Teaching restoration & world religions—holding tension

19:36 | Rethinking “only true and living church”

21:39 | Identity, the ‘favored child,’ and letting others wear the coat

25:19 | Casey’s journey: certainty, curiosity, and what he knows

29:24 | Thomas the Apostle and the holiness of doubt

32:18 | The Chosen, a loving Christ, and belonging

32:59 | Scripture needs your imagination

35:14 | Language matters: sin = missing the mark; repentance = return

36:53 | Why teaching mattered: people over programs

38:48 | “Saturday night posts” as church for the weary

40:48 | Grief, miracles, and finding solace through others’ gifts

49:20 | A much bigger God that gathers all truth

51:47 | Doing the work: growth comes through the journey

53:14 | Loving God, loving people—the north star

56:41 | Personal revelation stories that anchor faith

58:17 | The opposite of faith isn’t doubt—it’s certainty

59:32 | Why people leave faith: betrayal, hurt, story, and effort

01:03:28 | Voices that inspire—rabbis, pastors, builders

01:05:22 | Joy in what people create (even Vegas!)

01:06:14 | Breathwork, presence, gratitude, wonder

01:09:39 | Seeing goodness everywhere—multiplying and replenishing

01:10:53 | “It’s good”: embracing hard things that form us

01:13:30 | Eden as imagistic wisdom, not literal stenography

01:16:32 | Holding to what you know while staying open

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JOIN US AS WE DIVE INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF TAYSOM HILL, AN ATHLETE WHOSE PATH FROM A SMALL TOWN IN IDAHO TO THE NFL IS A NARRATIVE OF DETERMINATION, OVERCOMING ADVERSITY, AND ACHIEVING GREATNESS AGAINST THE ODDS. HILL'S STORY IS NOT JUST ABOUT HIS SUCCESS AS A HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STAR, OR HIS DYNAMIC CAREER IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS; IT'S A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE CHALLENGES HE FACED, INCLUDING NUMEROUS INJURIES AND THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH EVERY SETBACK.

BEYOND HIS ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS, DISCOVER THE ASPECT OF TAYSOM'S LIFE THAT REMAINS LARGELY OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT: HIS REMARKABLE ACUMEN IN FINANCE AND BUSINESS, DEVELOPED THROUGH A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC JOURNEY AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. THIS EPISODE SHINES A LIGHT ON THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL ASPECTS OF HIS LIFE, SHOWCASING HOW HIS BACKGROUND, FAMILY VALUES, AND EDUCATION HAVE EQUIPPED HIM WITH A UNIQUE SET OF SKILLS, MAKING HIM A TRUE OUTLIER IN THE WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL SPORTS.

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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Jason Chaffetz, former U.S. Congressman, Fox News contributor, and one-time BYU placekicker, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on leadership, resilience, and navigating the arena of public service.

Jason opens up about his journey from a small-town California upbringing to earning a football scholarship at BYU, his formative years in business at Nu Skin, and the leap of faith that took him into politics. He reflects on the personal hardships that shaped his perspective, from losing his mother to cancer to working multiple jobs to support his family, and how those experiences instilled in him a relentless drive to “show up and outwork the competition.”

Together, they explore lessons learned from high-stakes moments in Congress, including overseeing investigations into Benghazi and the IRS, building unlikely friendships across party lines, and maintaining courage under intense public pressure. Jason also shares fascinating personal anecdotes about working with figures like Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Elijah Cummings, offering rare insight into the human side of politics.

This conversation is packed with hard-won wisdom for anyone striving to lead with grit, principle, and purpose.

Chapters

00:00 | Welcome & why Jason’s story matters 

00:39 | “There’s always material in politics” 

01:35 | The role of government & the private sector 

02:56 | Northern California childhood, divorce, and loss

05:59 | Empathy, grace, and assuming unseen struggles

06:25 | Teenage adversity, bankruptcy, and grit

10:19 | Thriving in chaos & the kicker’s mindset 

12:20 | From soccer kid to football scholarship 

15:57 | BYU years, mentors, and Lavell Edwards 

18:05 | Nu Skin: early career & global GM experience  

18:55 | Losing his mother & reshaping priorities 

20:02 | Huntsman Cancer Institute & a call to serve 

23:12 | Running for Congress with $74K and hustle

26:23 | The power of showing up (Planning Commission story)

28:33 | “Hot dog and a map”: pressure moment at BYU 

29:02 | Polling at 2.5% to winning by 20 

30:53 | Principle over policy: how he decides

33:53 | The 30‑sec / 3‑min / 30‑min rule

34:15 | Congress: one‑third doers, one‑third drifters, one‑third showboats

36:07 | Behind the curtain: real people, real decisions

37:09 | Benghazi: what happened & why it mattered

38:52 | IRS & Secret Service investigations—accountability in action

42:55 | What he’s proud of: service, funerals, and stakes

45:10 | Legislation, sailors, and quiet leadership moments

48:41 | Real bipartisanship with Elijah Cummings 

53:54 | Tech shifts: bringing an iPad to the House floor

54:00 | Presidents: notes from Obama & working with Trump

57:09 | Trump stories: straight talk, texts, and golf

58:59 | On the course with a president

01:00:36 | Owning disagreements & earning respect

01:03:28 | Memory, receipts, and sincerity

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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Jim Herrmann, former BYU football captain, NFL player, entrepreneur, and business development leader at HGGC, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the relationships that shape a meaningful career.

Jim reflects on his journey from a small-town kid in Wisconsin to winning a national championship at BYU, learning from legendary figures like Lavell Edwards and Jim McMahon, and navigating the highs and lows of a professional football career cut short by injury. He shares how those early lessons in discipline, perseverance, and leadership translated to the business world; from co-founding a pioneering SaaS company in the early days of the internet to building a career connecting people and creating value in private equity.

This episode dives deep into what it means to push through hardship, embrace new opportunities, and own your unique strengths. For entrepreneurs, athletes, and anyone seeking to grow through transition, Jim’s story is a masterclass in resilience, humility, and the power of relationships.

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In this raw and powerful episode, Taz Murray, co-founder of Tru Fru, shares the real story behind building a frozen fruit empire

Success isn’t just about profit it’s about purpose.

It’s about knowing what you’re great at, owning what you’re not, and surrounding yourself with people who make you better.

It’s about taking risks, learning from loss, and building something that actually matters.

Rooted in faith, family, and fierce grit, this episode is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, partnership, and eternal perspective.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I building the right thing?” this conversation will help you answer that.

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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Jeff Mendez, a builder, leader, and operator who led a 5,000-person sales force and helped generate over $2 Billion in commissions. His track record has made him one of the most respected operators in the door-to-door industry.

Jeff reflects on his early life in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, sharing how his father’s bold conversion story and a childhood shaped by grit and cultural pride gave him a lasting sense of identity. He walks through his corporate start at Walmart, the discovery that entrepreneurship was his true path, and the moment he chose conviction over comfort. That choice launched an 18-year run at the center of Vivint’s rise.

With sharp insight and zero pretense, Jeff breaks down the principles behind his success: operational excellence, relentless value creation, and why energy, not capital, is the true currency of entrepreneurship. This is a conversation for builders, leaders, and anyone ready to stop playing small and start building something real.

00:00 | Introduction & Childhood in the Dominican Republic

00:31 | Family Conversion Story & Early Influences

03:08 | Growing Up in Puerto Rico: Lessons & Culture

12:09 | Facing Danger: The Gold Chain Story

19:04 | Education & BYU Experience

20:08 | Early Career & Walmart MBA

27:12 | Learning Operational Excellence

32:59 | Entrepreneurial Spirit Awakens

36:12 | Atlas Marketing & Early Business Lessons

42:32 | Pivotal Decision: Choosing Apex Over Pinnacle

50:22 | Struggles & Breakthroughs at Vivint

54:12 | Key Lessons on Effort, Value Creation & Growth

57:15 | Retirement Reflections & Identity Shift

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This weeks Highlight Episode with Coach Diljeet Taylor

The most powerful leaders don’t just win they lift.

They see the one. They believe before belief exists.

They don’t just coach for results. They coach for transformation.

Diljeet Taylor’s story is one of bold choices, cultural courage, and relentless purpose.

From running her way out of expectation…

To building one of the most inspiring programs in the country at BYU…

She’s shown what it means to live a life of service, built on faith, grit, and heart.

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and who you're supposed to be…

If you've wondered if there's power in your story, even the painful parts…

This episode is for you.

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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey dives into one of the most influential books of his life: The Richest Man in Babylon. More than a timeless parable about money, this solo reflection is a breakdown of the seven wealth-building principles that have quietly shaped Casey’s financial journey for over two decades.

From learning to pay yourself first and live below your means, to the wisdom of only investing with category experts, Casey shares why these simple yet powerful ideas remain the foundation of his personal and professional growth. He unpacks how early exposure to this book became the blueprint for disciplined wealth creation.

Through personal anecdotes, hard-earned lessons, and honest reflections on mistakes and milestones, Casey offers an inspiring framework for anyone seeking financial freedom and personal agency. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to realign with timeless truths, this episode is a compelling reminder that wealth is built not by luck, but by principle.

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