In this powerful LIVE episode of the Created To Win Podcast, host Brian Summers is joined by co-hosts Deborah Dovel and Jayme Vainer, along with special guest Lindsey Ellyn, author of The Shame Game.What makes this episode unique is the live audience experience—and a real-time breakthrough moment.

Lindsey unpacks what she calls “The Shame Game”—how shame forms, how it quietly controls our decisions, and how it shows up in relationships, identity, and self-worth. In a powerful moment, Lindsey walks co-host Jayme Vainer through a live shame-healing exercise, giving listeners a front-row seat to what freedom can actually look like in practice.In this episode, we cover: • What shame really is • How shame keeps people stuck and disconnected • How shame impacts relationships, communication, and intimacy • Why avoiding shame gives it more power • How to talk about shame openly without fear • Practical steps to move forward without letting shame define you • A live, guided exercise to confront and release shameIf you’ve ever felt held back by past mistakes, relational wounds, or internal narratives telling you you’re “not enough,” this conversation will give you language, clarity, and tools to move forward.This episode is raw, honest, and deeply encouraging—and a reminder that you were created to win, not live in shame.

Welcome back to the Created To Win Podcast — hosted by Brian Summers.In this episode, I’m joined by Deborah Dovel, Jayme Vainer, and Zach Day for one of the most honest, practical, and needed conversations about dating, communication, boundaries, and emotional maturity.We go deeper than clichés and talk about the real things couples face — the things that make or break relationships.⸻❤️ What We Talk About in This EpisodeCommunication & Honesty • What does a real weekly check-in look like — one that actually opens the heart, not just surface-level talk? • Where’s the line between honesty and being hurtful? • How do you stop truth from becoming a weapon in conflict?Courageous Conversations • A moment when telling the truth felt risky… but created deeper intimacy. • What “working through it” really looks like when everything in you wants to shut down or walk away.Showing Up as Your Best (Not Your Comfortable Worst) • Who do you become when you get comfortable — and how do you consistently show up as your best self in dating?Physical Boundaries & Healing • How can boundaries actually heal someone who has experienced trauma? • Why boundaries build emotional safety and clarity.Community & Relationships Around You • How do you choose the right “team” to speak into your relationship? • Why community is one of the biggest predictors of a healthy dating journey.

In this powerful men’s roundtable, six men sit down with Mayflower Dusk cigars by Michael Knowles and have REAL conversations about marriage, leadership, spiritual warfare, health, and becoming men who walk in strength, emotional maturity, and integrity.

This episode centers on Ephesians 4:26–27 — “In your anger do not sin… and do not give the devil a foothold.”We unpack how the enemy gains footholds in marriage, relationships, health, and identity—and how men can close those doors and lead their homes with courage and clarity.

In this episode of the Created to Win Podcast, host Brian Summers gathers 7 of his friends for a powerful backyard conversation around cigars, faith, and manhood.

We light up the Michael Knowles Mayflower Dream Cigar and dive into real questions every man needs to wrestle with:

• If Jesus were here today, would He smoke a cigar with us—or call us out?

• Who are the men of God we look up to and why?

• What’s the biggest enemy facing men in our generation?

• How do we lead with faith, courage, and humility in today’s culture?

This conversation is raw, honest, and filled with wisdom from the lives of everyday men pursuing God together.

Guests: Zach Day, Jay Tarralba, Drew Myers, Tyler Hunt, Jonathan Jahn, Rob Mitterando, and Noah Corsten

🔥 Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever asked what it really means to be a man of God.

Ever felt lost in a life transition? In this powerful episode of Created to Win, host Brian Summers sits down with Bre Prasad, Cimber Cummings, and Michael Szapkiw to talk about:

• Starting over and moving to a new city
• Navigating uncertainty and life transitions
• Discerning God’s timing vs. our own
• Managing disappointment and unmet expectations
• And ultimately, finding hope in God through it all

We get real. We get deep. This is for anyone who’s ever wondered what God is doing in the waiting.

👇 Subscribe for more faith-filled conversations that inspire you to win in every area of life.

In this powerful episode of the Created To Win Podcast, Brian is joined by two anointed women—Britley Williams and Ellie Tsai, founders of Fan Into Flame, a Spirit-led coaching movement that helps people reconnect with God’s peace and walk boldly in their calling.

Britley and Ellie share their journey of obedience—leaving behind the familiar, moving to Nashville, and stepping fully into their God-given assignments. We dive deep into questions like:

🔥 How do you trust God in the valleys when clarity is missing?

🔥 What limiting beliefs keep people stuck—and how do you break free?

🔥 How can you calm your nervous system and live from alignment with God’s peace?

Plus, in a powerful live coaching moment, they help Brian confront his greatest fear—offering a raw glimpse into how they serve their clients and tune into the Holy Spirit’s direction.

What really happens in the unseen realm?

In this powerful episode, host Brian Summers sits down with Alyssa Hill, Katharine Hill, and Logan Hill for an eye-opening conversation about supernatural encounters, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the reality of angels, demons, and spiritual warfare.

Whether you’re new to the supernatural or have your own experiences, this episode will challenge your understanding and encourage your faith.

In this powerful episode of the Created to Win Podcast, host Brian Summers is joined by an incredible panel of community builders: Ben Rastelli (Founder of Nashville Connect), Caleb McMillen, Haylie Cannon, and Leslie Cannon.

We dive deep into the art of building meaningful community, forming lasting friendships, and learning how to show up as a contributor—not just a consumer—in every room you walk into. From handling rejection with confidence to solving real problems for others, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring mindset shifts to help you grow your relationships and impact.

In this episode of Created To Win, host Brian Summers sits down with three incredible creatives to talk about how to win in your purpose through creative expression, faith, and business. Whether you’re a content creator, designer, or artist, this episode will inspire you to keep creating with excellence and intention.

Breakups. Situationships. Emotional healing. Forgiveness. Hope.

We’re going deep on all of it in this powerful episode of the Created to Win Podcast with host Brian Summers and three incredible guests:

💔 Jayme Vainer – Dating coach for Heart of Dating

📖 Lindsey Ellyn – Author of The Shame Game

🎙️ Katie Decker – Speaker + creative voice in the conversation on heartbreak & faith

We discuss:

• How to break up well
• What a “situationship” really is
• Lessons heartbreak can teach us
• Emotional regulation after a breakup
• How to heal & forgive
• Finding love again
• Holding onto hope & trusting God’s timing ❤️‍🩹