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Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this powerful episode for the month focused on hope, Stuart sits down with Bruxy Cavey, former teaching pastor, author, and founder of Black Sheep Bible Study. Bruxy opens up vulnerably about his own moral failure, the devastating loss of ministry and identity, and the long, painful journey toward repentance and restoration. Together, they explore how hope is not the absence of darkness but the light that shines through it, and how the gospel uniquely calls us to move beyond justice to mercy.
What you will hear
Memorable lines
"If you want to be a beacon of light, there are so many people out there who do not need your justice or judgment; they need you to go beyond justice to mercy."
"He goes beyond justice to mercy. That's the gospel."
About Bruxy Cavey
Bruxy Cavey is a speaker, author, and the founder of Black Sheep Bible Study and 1820 Life. For many years he served as a teaching pastor at one of Canada's largest churches and authored bestselling books within the Canadian Christian market. After a profound personal failure and a subsequent three-year journey of repentance and healing, Bruxy now dedicates his voice to those who feel like outsiders, black sheep, or failures. Through his YouTube channel and online community, he explores Scripture through a lens of radical mercy, hope, and the relentless love of God for the lost, the broken, and the ashamed.
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Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with Joan Hartel, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, direct sales strategist, and founder of Vantel Pearls, the company she built from just $1,000 in savings into a $43 million direct-selling success story. Together, they explore belief, gratitude, trust, fear, community, and what it really takes to build a business that people do not just buy from, but deeply believe in. From bold early risks, including moving to Spain with almost nothing, to the defining emotional lessons that come with leadership, Joan shares hard-won wisdom on identity, courage, service, and shining your light through every season.
Joan Hartel is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, direct sales strategist, and mentor known for building Vantel Pearls from a $1,000 idea into a $43 million direct-selling company. Under her leadership, the company became known not only for its growth, but for a culture grounded in belief and gratitude. Since stepping into retirement from that chapter, Joan has continued to mentor leaders, advise successful female CEOs, and champion company cultures rooted in purpose, service, and endless possibility. Her personal motto is: “Believe in endless possibilities!”
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Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this special solo episode for April, Stuart explores the themes of joy, gratitude, and celebration. He challenges leaders and listeners alike to move beyond problem-solving and intentionally celebrate wins: both for themselves and for those they lead. With a powerful story about a surprise office party, practical leadership wisdom, and a simple framework for finding joy, this episode is an invitation to party purposefully and embrace joy as a way of being.
What you will hear
Memorable lines
“A thankful heart is rarely sad.”
“Happiness is circumstantial… joy is who we are, or at least who we can be.”
About Stuart MacMillan
Stuart MacMillan is a leader, speaker, and co-founder of The Lighthouse Collective. With decades of experience in building people-centered cultures and coaching purpose-driven leaders, his passion is equipping others to shine brightly and lead meaningfully. Through the Keep Shining podcast, Stuart shares insights on leadership, faith, and personal growth, all centered on the core belief that everyone is made to be a light.
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Follow Stuart on Social Media:
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Book Stuart MacMillan for keynotes and workshops: www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global
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📩 Contact: [email protected]
Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!
Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with Stephen Christian—former lead singer of the multi-platinum alternative rock band Anberlin, founder of Anchor & Braille, and now a campus pastor at Grace Family Church. They explore the dramatic transition from a touring rock star lifestyle to pastoral ministry, the hard-won lessons about identity, leadership, and the unrelenting pursuit of God's calling.
What you will hear
Memorable lines
“I had to rid myself of any type of ego and pride, because I went right from being in a rock band to being a worship leader.”
“I have to go down to a red light or a green light… God, do I wanna work here? Red light. Do I need to quit my job? Green light.”
About Stephen Christian
Stephen Christian is a musician, songwriter, and pastor. As the founder and lead singer of the iconic alternative rock band Anberlin, he sold over a million records and helped shape a generation of alternative music. He is also the creative force behind Anchor & Braille, a personal project that recently released the album New Mexico. Today, Stephen serves as a campus pastor at Grace Family Church in Clearwater, Florida, where he leads with the same passion, creativity, and authenticity that defined his music career—now channeled into shepherding people and building community.
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Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this special spring solo episode, Stuart gets vulnerable about the relationship between growth, change, and pain. Drawing on the imagery of spring: the crocus pushing through thawing ground, the earth groaning back to life. He shares deeply personal stories of loss, betrayal, and crisis of faith, and how those hard seasons ultimately produced a better, more patient, more peaceful version of himself.
What you will hear
Memorable lines
“I remember you know, just crying out God, are you here? Do you even hear me? Are my prayers falling on deaf ears?”
“I am better. I have grown. I have developed... but I know that it wouldn't have come without pain.”
About Stuart MacMillan
Stuart MacMillan is a leader, speaker, and co-founder of The Lighthouse Collective. With decades of experience in building people-centered cultures and coaching purpose-driven leaders, his passion is equipping others to shine brightly and lead meaningfully. Through the Keep Shining podcast, Stuart shares insights on leadership, faith, and personal growth, all centered on the core belief that everyone is made to be a light—even—and especially—in the darkest, most painful seasons.
Resources & links
Follow Stuart on Social Media:
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Book Stuart MacMillan for keynotes and workshops: www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global
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Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global
Subscribe to The Lighthouse Collective on YouTube and watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLighthouseCollective
📩 Contact: [email protected]
Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!
Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with Gretchen Huijskens, co-founder and CEO of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion brand. They explore her journey from eight years of charity work in Haiti to building a global business that empowers women out of poverty through dignified work, proving that creating jobs is the key to sustainable change.
What you will hear
Memorable lines
“Charity is necessary… but charity's place typically is in time of like desperate circumstances… I wanted to create change.”
“She looked 10 years younger… this young woman was vibrant.”
About Gretchen Huijskens
Gretchen Huijskens is the co-founder and CEO of Trades of Hope, an ethical fashion brand and social enterprise that partners with artisan groups in over 15 countries to create sustainable jobs for women in poverty. Her passion was ignited after eight years of running a children’s relief organization in Haiti, where she saw firsthand the limitations of aid. She is the author of Our Voices Rising and a passionate advocate for a world where consumer purchases can be a direct force for good, dignity, and global connection.
Resources & links
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Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global
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Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!
Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this special solo episode for February, Stuart explores the powerful theme of love: not as a fleeting feeling, but as a conscious, daily action. Moving beyond Valentine's Day clichés, he unpacks what it truly means to "be love," how to serve others without prerequisites, and why loving the hardest people can transform our own sense of gratitude and purpose.
What you will hear
Memorable lines
“I want people to look at me and see love.”
“If you're gonna be love, there are no qualifiers.”
About Stuart MacMillan
Stuart MacMillan is a leader, speaker, and co-founder of The Lighthouse Collective. With decades of experience in building people-centered cultures and coaching purpose-driven leaders, his passion is equipping others to shine brightly and lead meaningfully. Through the Keep Shining podcast, Stuart shares insights on leadership, faith, and personal growth, all centered on the core belief that everyone is made to be a light and an agent of positive change in a cloudy world.
Resources & links
Follow Stuart on Social Media:
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Book Stuart MacMillan for keynotes and workshops: www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global
Follow The Lighthouse Collective on Social Media:
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Connect with Stuart MacMillan at www.TheLighthouseCollective.Global
Subscribe to The Lighthouse Collective on YouTube and watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLighthouseCollective
📩 Contact: [email protected]
Thanks for listening. Keep Shining, Be A Light!
Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this special episode focused on New Beginnings, Stuart sits down with veteran executive recruiter, entrepreneur, and co-founder Debbie Squier for a deeply personal conversation about faith, courage, and the transformative power of starting new chapters—in business, family, and life.
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About Debbie Squier
Debbie Squier is a veteran executive recruiter with over 25 years of experience partnering with some of the world’s most respected direct-selling companies. As the founder of Impact This Day, she built a celebrated “people company” dedicated to connecting purpose-driven organizations with transformative leadership talent. Today, as the co-founder of The Lighthouse Collective, Debbie champions meaningful connections and inspires others to begin new chapters with courage and faith. She is passionate about family, her growing role as a grandmother (“Magaw”), and serving her community through mentorship and ministry.
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Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with veteran beauty R&D leader, former Chief Science Officer at Revlon, and innovation pioneer, Alan Meyers to talk about the lessons from a storied career, the critical link between leadership and successful innovation, and the future shift from anti-aging to true longevity in skincare science.
What you will hear
Memorable lines
“R&D cannot run ahead of the business.”
“Be generous.”
About Alan Meyers
Alan Meyers is a veteran leader in beauty research, development, and innovation with a storied career spanning L’Oreal USA, Elizabeth Arden, and Revlon, where he served as Chief Science Officer. A recipient of the HBA Lifetime Achievement Award and holder of more than 20 patents, he has been at the forefront of cosmetics and skin science for decades. Today, he advises the Lanvin Group and its biotech hub, Dermagen, on next-generation active ingredients and clean science, continuing his mission to advance the industry through substantive, evidence-based innovation.
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Welcome to The Lighthouse Collective podcast series Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan. In this episode, Stuart sits down with functional medicine physician, founder, and medical director Dr. Brent Agin to talk about the pivotal shift from traditional 'sick care' to preventative lifestyle medicine, the core pillars of sustainable health, and how to build habits that make you feel your best, mentally and physically.
What you will hear
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“I went into medicine to make an impact and to have time to learn people, understand people, and help people.”
“My goal for my first visit with someone is… let's at least establish something tangible that you can do… so then you at least know if you do these three things, this is the result you get.”
About Dr. Brent Agin
Dr. Brent Agin is a functional medicine physician and the Founder & Medical Director of Priority UMD in Clearwater, Florida. Recognized for his expertise in healthy aging, lifestyle medicine, hormone optimization, and nutrition, his ambitious aim is for every patient to feel the best they have mentally and physically in a very long time. He is also the founder of TeleWellnessMD, a wellness-based telehealth company. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Agin is dedicated to cutting through the noise of modern healthcare to provide foundational, sustainable, and preventative strategies for lasting vitality.
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Keep Shining with Stuart MacMillan features conversations with successful people from business, leadership, and beyond. Stuart dives into their journeys to uncover how they’ve…