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Real estate feels different than it did a year ago, but not everything you hear in the headlines matches what’s happening on the ground.

Nicole Odom is back on the podcast to talk about what she’s seeing with buyers, sellers, negotiations, expectations, and the conversations real estate agents are having right now.

We also get into life outside of real estate, raising a family, military life, and squeeze in a little Halloween trivia because apparently serious market conversations pair well with candy corn.

No doom and gloom. No “it’s always a great time to buy.” Just an honest conversation about what has changed, what hasn’t, and what buyers and sellers should actually be paying attention to.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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Why do we go on mission trips? Is it really about the work we accomplish, the people we serve, or could the biggest transformation happen in the people who make the trip?

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Hill from Southside Church, where he helps lead mission trips, small groups, and other ministries. We dig into the purpose behind mission trips, why churches continue to invest in them, who actually benefits, and what happens when we step outside our normal routines to serve others.

We also talk about the relationships that are built, the perspective that comes from seeing life through someone else’s eyes, and why serving on a mission trip can have an impact that lasts long after everyone comes home.

Whether you’ve been on ten mission trips or you’re wondering why anyone would spend their vacation serving somewhere else, this conversation explores what it really means to go, serve, connect, and come back changed.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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🎙️ Well… the tables got turned on me.

For my birthday, I sat down for another podcast with Joe Campbell, but this time I wasn’t asking the questions.

Joe interviewed ME. 😳

We stepped away from the usual format and made this one more personal. We talked about who I am, where I came from, the things that have shaped me, what matters to me, and probably a few things you wouldn’t normally hear when I’m the guy holding the microphone and asking all the questions.

So if you’ve ever listened to the podcast and thought, “Okay, but who is this David Monsour guy, anyway?” 😂

This episode is for you.

🎂 Birthday episode.
🎙️ Joe Campbell in the interviewer’s chair.
🔥 Me in the hot seat.

Come get to know the guy behind the mic.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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God, Grit, and the Kitchen: The Story That Made Chef Eric

In this episode, I sit down with Chef Eric to talk about the journey that shaped him both in life and in the kitchen. We dive into the role faith has played in his story, learning to trust God through challenges, and how those experiences molded him into the chef he is today. Chef Eric shares the lessons, struggles, and moments that helped define his path and how purpose can grow in unexpected places, even in the heat of a kitchen.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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After a devastating car accident led to the amputation of his lower leg, Jake Smerka faced a recovery that demanded far more than physical strength.

Jake joins the Closing Time Podcast to share the unfiltered reality of rebuilding his life, from the painful and unglamorous days of recovery to the anger, grief, guilt, and isolation that often go unseen. He opens up about the unwavering support of his wife, Paris, the challenge of learning to accept help, and the moment he began to feel like himself again.

Jake also takes us inside his experience with the Adaptive Training Foundation, where intense training, community, and identity work helped him rediscover what his body and mind were capable of. Now pursuing adaptive sports, a training certification, and new ways to serve others, Jake is building something larger than a comeback.

This conversation is not simply about “staying positive.” It is about losing part of yourself, letting others walk beside you, and discovering that life after trauma can still be competitive, meaningful, and fully your own.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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Loving Without Fixing: Chris Patton on Adult Children, Grace, and Who Pastors the Pastor

In part two of my conversation with Chris Patton, senior pastor of Southside Church, we explore what happens when parenting enters a season the church does not always talk about.

The church offers plenty of guidance for raising children, but what happens when those children become adults and begin making decisions we would not choose for them? Chris and I discuss how parents can remain loving, supportive, and present without trying to control or continually change their adult children.

We also examine why love can so easily become an effort to fix someone. What does it look like to maintain a meaningful relationship with a child, family member, or friend whose beliefs, lifestyle, or choices differ from our own? And what does it look like when the church handles those relationships with genuine grace rather than judgment?

Finally, we turn the conversation toward Chris himself. Pastors are often contacted during the most painful and desperate moments of people’s lives. They hear the difficult stories, carry the emotional weight, and are frequently expected to have answers that no human being could possibly have.

So who encourages the pastor? Who listens when the pastor is hurting? Who fills his bucket when so much of his life is spent pouring into everyone else?

In this episode:

• Parenting after children become adults
• Loving someone without trying to control them
• Why love often turns into an attempt to change people
• Staying connected when someone chooses a different path
• What grace looks like in real relationships
• What the church gets right and wrong about loving people
• The emotional weight carried by pastors
• Who pastors, encourages, and supports the pastor

This is part two of my conversation with Chris Patton.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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Known for What We’re For: Chris Patton on the Mission of Southside Church

In part one of my conversation with Chris Patton, senior pastor of Southside Church, we explore the experiences that first led him into ministry and the path that eventually brought him to Southside.

Chris explains Southside’s unique leadership structure, including how the local church operates and how its relationship with Andy Stanley and North Point Ministries works.

We also spend time discussing the mission of Southside Church and the idea that Christians should be known more for what they are for than for what they are against. Chris shares what that philosophy looks like in practice and how the church hopes to serve and influence the surrounding community.

Finally, we discuss one of the simplest but most important messages the church often fails to communicate clearly, especially to people who are skeptical of Christianity, disconnected from church, or unsure where they belong.

In this episode:

• How Chris Patton got his start in ministry
• How Southside Church’s leadership structure works
• The relationship between Southside and North Point Ministries
• Southside’s mission and direction
• Being known for what the church supports rather than opposes
• What the church often fails to communicate
• Creating a church where people feel welcomed, valued, and understood

This is part one of a two-part conversation with Chris Patton.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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 Imagine every student walks into school carrying an invisible backpack. What might be inside it that their classmates cannot see? 

 Michelle Steiner is a writer, speaker, photographer, and paraeducator who uses her personal experience with a hidden disability to encourage, empower, and educate others. Through Michelle’s Mission, she shares her story to help people better understand disability, inclusion, perseverance, and the importance of seeing beyond what is visible. 

Most people meet Michelle Steiner's story through the headline moments — the professors who doubted her, the degree she wasn't supposed to get. In this episode, we go smaller and more useful. We sit down with Michelle to yes, discuss overcoming, and also advocating and believing in others.  And today we talked about recognizing disabilities in the people around us and supporting them, the impact of bullying.  

Michelle’s story reminds us that inclusion is not built through grand speeches. It is built in classrooms, churches, workplaces, crowded stadiums, and ordinary conversations. It begins when we stop assuming, start listening, and make room for the parts of a person we cannot immediately see. 

The “Am I Doing It?” checklist

 Parents can ask their children:

•  Is there someone your friends regularly joke about? 
•  Does that person laugh too, or are they laughing because they feel trapped? 
•  Do you use a nickname they never chose? 
•  Have you excluded someone because they act, speak, learn, dress, or move differently? 
•  Do you treat someone’s accommodation as an unfair advantage? 
•  Have you shared a photo, video, screenshot, or private message to embarrass someone? 
•  Have you ever said, “We’re just joking,” after someone looked uncomfortable? 
•  Do you behave differently toward someone when your friends are watching? 
•  Have you stayed silent because you were afraid the group would turn on you? 
•  Is there someone who becomes the automatic punchline in your group? 
•  Would you say the same thing if their parent, teacher, or your own parent were standing there? 
•  How would the story sound if the other child told it?

   Avoid asking only:

“Were you bullied today?”

A child may automatically say no.

Try:

•  Who did you sit with? 
•  Did anyone seem left out? 
•  What made people laugh today? 
•  Did anyone get embarrassed? 
•  Was anyone treated differently? 
•  Did you see something that felt wrong? 
•  Did you do anything today that you wish you could redo? 
•  Who made school easier for you today? 
•  Whose day did you make easier? 

These questions turn on the lights in rooms children often forget to describe.

https://www.michellesmission.com/

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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When Matt Hunt was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, life changed in an instant. But his diagnosis didn't define him.

In this episode of Closing Time with David Mansour, Matt shares the early signs of MS, what it was like hearing the diagnosis, and the mindset that helped him move forward while serving as a CFO in the healthcare industry.

We also have an honest conversation about GLP-1 medications. Not as medical experts, but as two people discussing the questions, stigma, and real-life experiences surrounding one of today's most talked-about healthcare topics. We explore "food noise," addiction, leadership, degenerative diseases, and why empathy matters more than assumptions.

Matt closes with the advice he wishes every newly diagnosed person could hear.

If you've ever faced an unexpected challenge, know someone living with MS, or are simply looking for a thoughtful conversation about health, leadership, and resilience, this episode is for you.

Disclaimer: This conversation reflects our personal experiences, observations, and opinions. It is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical guidance specific to your situation.

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
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What happens when children become adults, parents become grandparents, and everyone has different expectations about family?

Julie is a licensed marriage and family therapist who owns her own practice, Juniper Counseling, here in Peachtree City, Georgia.  She works with adult individuals and couples and specializes in life transitions, sexuality/identity, and relationships. 

In this episode, David sits down with family counselor Julie Johnston to explore the evolving relationship between adult children and their parents. They discuss why some grandparents are deeply involved in their grandchildren's lives while others take a more hands-off approach, how family expectations change over time, and why even healthy families can struggle to navigate this new season of life.

Whether you're raising children, caring for aging parents, or trying to balance both, this conversation offers valuable insight into boundaries, communication, family obligations, and maintaining meaningful relationships across generations.

You'll learn:

Why parent-child relationships often need to be renegotiated in adulthood
How expectations can create conflict between adult children and parents
The changing role of grandparents in modern families
How to establish healthy boundaries without damaging relationships
Practical ways families can stay connected through every stage of life.

Recommended books: 

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https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/0593192095

You can find me as David Monsour a.k.a. Disco Davo on most social media applications as well as my contact 
davidmonsour.com.