In this episode of Growth Over Goals, Jordan Montgomery sits down with bestselling author, educator, and nationally sought-after speaker Weston Kieschnick to unpack what truly separates high performers from underachievers — and why most people never see it happening.

Weston shares the journey from classroom teacher to influential leadership voice, revealing how the principles that shape great educators also apply to parents, leaders, and professionals across every industry. The conversation dives deep into The Hidden Work — the unseen habits, mindsets, and choices that determine long-term success.

Throughout the episode, Weston and Jordan explore:

• Why education works best when parents and schools operate as true partners
• The four behaviors underperformers default to — and what top performers choose instead
• How ownership, truth, solutions, and grit drive sustainable excellence
• Why attention, connection, and relationships are at the core of leadership
• The growing crisis of isolation, exhaustion, and distraction in modern life
• A powerful reminder that your want can never exceed your work

This episode is a compelling reminder that growth doesn’t happen by accident — it happens through intentional, disciplined effort when no one is watching.

🎧 Listen in and ask yourself: What hidden work am I willing to commit to today?

In this episode of Growth Over Goals, Jordan Montgomery sits down with Brandon and Jenni Scherff for a deeply honest conversation about leadership where it matters most — at home. From navigating life in the NFL to raising a blended family rooted in faith, Brandon and Jenny share the rhythms, boundaries, and intentional decisions that have shaped their marriage, parenting, and calling.

This conversation explores what it truly means to slow down, steward success, and build margin in a world that constantly demands more. Brandon and Jenni open up about adoption, infertility, transition, and why not every good opportunity is worth saying yes to. Together, they unpack practical family rhythms like “mellow yellow weekends,” identity-driven parenting, and the importance of protecting the home front through every season of life.

Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or a family, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t start with achievement — it starts with alignment.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Why identity always precedes behavior

Leading with intention during seasons of transition

Creating margin, boundaries, and sustainable family rhythms

Faith-driven parenting and marriage leadership

Why not every opportunity is your assignment

Slowing down to steward what matters most

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In this profound episode of Growth Over Goals, Jordan Montgomery sits down with leadership expert, author, and mentor Mac Lake, whose life has been marked by humility, stewardship, and an unwavering commitment to leading like Jesus. This deeply personal conversation explores the power of parenting with intentionality, the balance of influence and identity, and why true leadership is measured not just in our presence—but in what remains when we're gone.

Mac reflects on raising his children, including award-winning artist Brandon Lake, and shares how surrender, boundaries, and daily example shape generational leadership. He also breaks down the difference between living like Jesus and leading like Jesus, challenging leaders in both ministry and the marketplace to use their influence with wisdom, courage, and clarity of purpose.

Whether you're guiding a team, stewarding a family, or growing your own leadership capacity, this episode is a masterclass in raising leaders through presence, not pressure. Jordan and Mac unpack legacy, mentorship, and the ongoing pursuit of learning—reminding us that the gift may be God-given, but it must be God-used.

In this unforgettable episode of Growth Over Goals, host Jordan Montgomery sits down with Patric Young—former SEC Defensive Player of the Year and ESPN analyst—for one of the most powerful and inspiring conversations yet.

Patric shares the story of his life-altering car accident in 2022 that left him paralyzed, and how that tragedy became the catalyst for a deeper purpose. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, he opens up about:

The moment that changed everything—and how he found strength in the struggle

Learning to receive help and the hidden strength in vulnerability

How gratitude and joy became his weapons against apathy and depression

His deep relationship with Coach Billy Donovan and the culture of love that built a Final Four team

The power of perspective, relationships, and living with intention

This is more than a story of survival—it's a testimony of transformation. Whether you're facing your own adversity or simply seeking perspective, Patric’s journey will challenge you to embrace hardship, choose joy, and lead with love.

📌 Plus: Learn about the Patric Young Foundation and the impact he's now making off the court.

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In this special Year in Review episode of Growth Over Goals, host Jordan Montgomery looks back on some of the most impactful conversations of 2025—bringing together timeless leadership wisdom, personal conviction, and practical insight from world-class coaches, authors, athletes, and thought leaders.

Across these standout moments, one theme rises above the rest: real growth doesn’t come from chasing outcomes—it comes from who you become along the way. From coaching the heart and leading with faith, to building meaningful relationships and addressing the loneliness epidemic, this episode captures the depth and purpose that defined the past year.

Listeners will hear powerful reflections on:

• Why great leaders choose depth over breadth in relationships
• Coaching hearts before performance—and why it works
• Living with faith as an action, not just a belief
• Valuing people without keeping score
• The overlooked importance of social health and connection
• Championing others at home, at work, and in the community
• Curiosity as a catalyst for growth, leadership, and influence

This episode is both a celebration and a challenge—a reminder that the most meaningful leadership is rooted in service, character, and genuine care for people.

🎧 If you’re committed to growing as a leader, teammate, and human being, this conversation will leave you encouraged—and called higher. Subscribe, share, and step into the year ahead focused on growth over goals.

In this powerful episode of Growth Over Goals, Jordan Montgomery sits down with Jeremy Foster—one of the most gifted communicators in America—to talk candidly about his story of failure, grace, and redemption. Jeremy opens up about his rise in ministry, the mistakes that nearly cost him everything, and the transformation that followed. His honesty and vulnerability offer timeless lessons for leaders navigating both the mountaintop and the valley.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this conversation:

• Why success amplifies both strengths and weaknesses
• The choice between building a defense or embracing grace
• How values slip by inches, not miles—and why leaders must guard them
• The role of mentors and friends who choose you at your lowest point
• The importance of accountability, honesty, and redefining failure as redemption
• A message of hope for anyone who feels buried in shame or uncertainty

This episode isn’t just about leadership—it’s about second chances, the power of grace, and the courage to live with authenticity.

🎧 Listen now and be reminded that no failure is final when grace has the last word.

In this unforgettable episode of Growth Over Goals, host Jordan Montgomery sits down with four-time Olympian and breast cancer survivor Chaunté Lowe for a raw, emotional, and empowering conversation on resilience, reinvention, and redefining what success truly means.

From overcoming childhood adversity and homelessness to becoming an Olympic high jumper, Chaunté shares the highs and lows of her journey—including her battle with cancer, competing while nursing babies, and the faith that sustained her through it all. With unmatched vulnerability and strength, she reminds us that the real gold isn’t what hangs around your neck—it’s what’s forged in the fire of adversity.

Whether you’re a leader, athlete, parent, or anyone navigating a tough season, Chaunté’s story will challenge you to lead with joy, live with intention, and use your voice for impact.

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In this powerful and insightful episode of Growth Over Goals, host Jordan Montgomery welcomes back Liz Bohannon, an author, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for social health. Join us for a deep-dive conversation on how intentional relationships can radically transform our lives, workplaces, and well-being.

Liz shares her journey from a 22-year-old journalism grad searching for purpose to founding a global fashion brand that empowers women in developing countries. More than entrepreneurship, her story is about connection, courage, and cultivating meaningful community. Together, Jordan and Liz explore what it means to live "relationally rich" in a culture battling an epidemic of loneliness and hyper-individualism.

They unpack:

The three pillars of human flourishing: physical, mental, and social health

Why chronic loneliness is more dangerous than obesity or smoking 14 cigarettes a day

How leaders can operationalize connection and culture in the workplace

The four-part R.I.C.H. framework: Rhythms, Initiative, Communication, and Help

How to build connection cohorts and normalize asking for (and receiving) support

The cultural consequences of extreme individualism—and how to design against it

A deeply personal reflection on how Liz’s community sustained her during COVID-19 business collapse fears

Liz’s call is clear: relational wealth is the greatest predictor of our long-term health and happiness. And it’s not built by accident—it’s built on intention.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to get rich—the right way.

#GrowthOverGoals #LizBohannon #Leadership #Loneliness #CommunityBuilding #JordanMontgomery #SocialHealth #WorkplaceCulture #RISE #MeaningfulRelationships #FaithAndLeadership

In this episode of Growth Over Goals with host Jordan Montgomery, Iowa’s new men’s head basketball coach Ben McCollum and assistant Luke Barnwell unpack the people-first philosophy guiding the Hawkeyes. From defining culture as “unwritten rules everyone actually lives by” to practicing honor, service, and humility, they share how great teams are built on the right people doing what they do best—consistently. They also talk through the leap to Iowa City, leading amid social-media noise, and what fans can expect as the 2025–26 season tips off.

• Culture = people + strengths: Identify the right people, then let them double-down on the 2–3 things they do exceptionally well rather than obsessing over weaknesses.

• Leadership as service: “Loving, serving, and consistently showing up” wins loyalty and performance. Leadership is a verb, not a title.

• “Underexposed & overdeveloped”: Both coaches value growing outside the spotlight—making “10,000 mistakes” in private to build confidence for the big stage.

• Honor produces access: Barnwell frames honor as aligning with your leader’s agenda and the team’s needs—ego aside.

• Staying power over destination addiction: McCollum stayed where he was making a difference; when the inner pull changed, he moved—with purpose.

• Noise vs. conviction: At a Power-Five program, brighter lights mean louder misinformation—so leaders must stay grounded and choose which battles not to fight.

• What Hawkeye fans can expect: A connected, physical group that plays as hard as anyone—and keeps getting better across the season.

• Humility & presence: “The work is the win.” Avoid the trap of “arrival”; be yourself, serve others, and stay present.

Call to action: If you’re a coach, leader, or Hawkeye fan, listen for practical ways to build culture, lead with humility, and develop people for sustained excellence. Subscribe, share with a teammate, and leave a quick review to support the show.

In this episode of Growth Over Goals, Jordan Montgomery sits down with Bobby Gruenewald—pastor, innovator, and creator of the YouVersion Bible App, which is nearing one billion downloads worldwide. From his unexpected start as a Christian rapper to becoming one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Innovative People, Bobby’s journey is a testament to obedience, vision, and the power of faith-driven innovation.

Together, Jordan and Bobby explore:

The origin story of YouVersion, born in an airport security line and launched as one of the first-ever apps in the Apple Store

Lessons from early failures that paved the way for global impact

The tension between business success and Kingdom purpose

Why true calling isn’t about hierarchy but about being where God wants you to be

The importance of sacrifice, stewardship, and keeping success in an open hand

The vision for the future as YouVersion accelerates toward its second billion downloads

This conversation is both inspiring and practical, reminding us that influence, innovation, and faith can converge to change the world.

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