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Teri M. Brown’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and having the courage to pursue a new chapter in life. After leaving an emotionally abusive marriage, she embarked on a 3,102-mile tandem bicycle journey across the United States with her husband, an experience that helped her heal and gave her the courage to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a novelist.

On the JDS Podcast, Teri shares how adversity, creativity, travel, and storytelling have shaped her journey—and what she has learned about taking risks, finding your voice, and continuing to pursue your dreams at any stage of life.

She is the author of several books, including Peg Unhinged, 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, An Enemy Like Me, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, and Little Lola and Her Big Dream.

Learn more about Teri and her books on her website: Teri M. Brown’s Website.

What happens when faith stops being about looking perfect and becomes about being completely honest with Jesus?

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with author, poet, and speaker Jeff Dalton to explore authentic faith, spiritual healing, vulnerability, rejection, mental health, and what it really means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Jeff shares his deeply personal journey—from struggling with self-worth and rejection within the church to rediscovering Jesus and making it his mission to help others bring their real, unfiltered selves into their relationship with God.

📖 Learn more about Jeff and his book, Expressions of the Heart: Poems and Devotionals, through his website.

On the JDS Podcast, we have conversations about personal growth, business, leadership, resilience, and the experiences that help us become better in life and work.

In this episode, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Kevin Wayne Johnson, founder and CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group, executive coach, speaker, author, and leadership mentor. With more than three decades of experience across government, private industry, ministry, organizational development, and coaching, Kevin shares practical insights on servant leadership, communication, personal growth, organizational excellence, and helping people discover their potential.

Kevin Wayne Johnson’s Website: https://www.kevinwaynejohnson.com/

What if the memories we carry from the past are quietly shaping the way we live today?

On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor, life coach, and author with more than 40 years of experience helping people overcome emotional challenges, manage stress, and create lasting change.

Frank also has Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (hyperthymesia)—a rare ability that allows him to remember virtually every day of his life since childhood, including the emotions connected to those memories.

The conversation explores healing from the past, the psychology of memory, anxiety, stress-free success, personal growth, and how we can stop allowing painful experiences to control our present.

🌐 Learn more about Frank and his books at https://healyshealing.com/

What happens to our faith when life becomes painful enough that easy answers no longer work?

On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with David Libby, a Christian apologist, theologian, and author of A Different World: God’s Sovereignty In The Face Of Suffering.

David shares his deeply personal journey of watching his wife and two daughters battle chronic illness, and how those years challenged his understanding of God, suffering, faith, and His sovereignty.

Connect with David and learn more about his book and work through his website: [DAVID LIBBY’S WEBSITE]

What happens to our faith when life becomes painful enough that easy answers no longer work?

On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with David Libby, a Christian apologist, theologian, and author of A Different World: God’s Sovereignty In The Face Of Suffering.

David shares his deeply personal journey of watching his wife and two daughters battle chronic illness, and how those years challenged his understanding of God, suffering, faith, and His sovereignty.

Connect with David and learn more about his book and work through his website: [DAVID LIBBY’S WEBSITE]

In this value-packed episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Josh Elledge, U.S. Navy veteran, serial entrepreneur, founder of UpMyInfluence, and host of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast.

Josh has built multiple successful businesses generating millions in revenue without relying on paid advertising. Through his innovative Publicity Sales Funnel System, he has helped entrepreneurs, consultants, and business owners attract ideal clients, build authority, and create predictable sales systems through media exposure and relationship-driven marketing.

With more than 2,000 media appearances, national television features, syndicated newspaper columns, and years of experience helping business owners grow their influence, Josh shares practical insights on authority building, sales, podcasting, media visibility, and sustainable business growth.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Building a business without paid advertising

* The Publicity Sales Funnel System

* How entrepreneurs can attract ideal clients

* The power of authority and trust

* Leveraging podcasts for business growth

* Media exposure as a sales strategy

* Relationship-based marketing

* Lessons from entrepreneurship and leadership

* Creating predictable B2B sales systems

* The future of personal branding and influence

Whether you’re a podcaster, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or business owner, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

In this exciting episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Adam Torres, top 2% podcaster, bestselling author of 1 Billion Podcasts: The Future of ALL Media, and Co-Founder of Mission Matters.

With more than 25 million views across his content ecosystem and interviews featuring world leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, celebrities, and industry experts, Adam has become one of the most recognized voices in the podcasting and new media space.

Together, Joshua and Adam explore the future of media, personal branding, entrepreneurship, podcasting, content creation, and why every business and professional should be paying attention to the podcast revolution.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why podcasting is transforming media

* The inspiration behind 1 Billion Podcasts

* Building a powerful personal brand

* The future of content creation

* How entrepreneurs can leverage media

* Creating influence through storytelling

* Lessons from interviewing thousands of guests

* The rise of creator-led businesses

* Media as a business growth tool

* What it takes to stay relevant in a changing world

Whether you’re a podcaster, entrepreneur, business owner, or content creator, this conversation is packed with insights on building influence and creating lasting impact.

In this inspiring and transformative episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Julie Hutton, Master Teacher, Success Coach, and transformational guide with nearly four decades of experience helping people discover their true worth.

Julie believes that true self-love is the foundation for everything we desire in life—not ego, arrogance, or self-importance, but a deep and genuine appreciation for who we truly are.

Through her coaching, retreats, and teachings, Julie helps people experience a profound realization of their inner beauty, brilliance, and potential—one that permanently changes how they see themselves and the world around them.

In this episode, we discuss:

* What true self-love really means

* Why so many people struggle with self-worth

* The difference between confidence and self-love

* Breaking free from self-criticism and limiting beliefs

* Discovering your inner brilliance

* Healing through self-compassion

* Living with greater joy, purpose, and fulfillment

* The power of personal transformation

* Why success begins from within

* How one realization can change your life forever

This is a powerful conversation about self-discovery, personal growth, and learning to see yourself through a new lens.

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Bonnie Johnston Butler, certified life coach, speaker, and founder of Bonnie Butler Coaching.

As a mother of ten, former foster parent to 17 children, and coach specializing in emotional regulation and thought management, Bonnie has spent years helping parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate overwhelm with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Rather than simply teaching people to “stay positive,” Bonnie shares practical tools for managing emotions, shifting unhelpful thought patterns, improving relationships, and leading yourself well—even in life’s most challenging moments.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Emotional regulation

* Thought management

* Overcoming overwhelm

* Self-leadership

* Parenting through difficult situations

* Foster and adoptive family dynamics

* Managing expectations

* Building resilience

* Breaking self-sabotage

* Creating calm during chaos