Leveraging Success

What if the greatest nations — like the greatest lives — are defined not by coasting on past success, but by the courageous decisions they make at critical crossroads?

In this powerful solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt delivers a stirring message as America approaches its 250th birthday. He challenges listeners to confront the current cultural drift, reclaim our Judeo-Christian foundations, and actively shape the future instead of passively accepting decline.

Drawing from history, Scripture, personal stories, and the wisdom of Rush’s “Free Will,” Jeff calls followers of Christ to stop outsourcing the mission, reject false neutrality in the public square, and boldly live out their faith in every sphere — including family, business, education, and politics. This is not a victory lap, but a summons to growth, courage, and renewed purpose.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro & Welcome

[02:00] America at 250: Time to Decide Who We’re Going to Be

[05:18] The Danger of Drift – “If You Choose Not to Decide…”

[08:37] Can You Build on a Foundation You’re Ashamed to Name?

[12:29] The Judeo-Christian Moral Architecture of the West

[16:34] There Is No Naked Public Square

[20:31] The Crisis of Family, Children & Generational Faith

[24:35] Kingdom Citizenship – Colonizing Earth with Heaven

[28:27] The Sales Mandate: Why the Church Must Stop Hiding

[31:06] Zig Ziglar Story – From Greatest Salesman to Teaching the Bible

[33:00] Closing Prayer & Final Call to Action
Notable Quotes

“If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.” — Rush, “Free Will”

“Some of us were born on third and thought we hit a triple.” — Jeff Gerhardt

“Can you build a house on a foundation that you’re ashamed to name?”

“Bibles in schools isn’t coercion. It’s a salesman who believes in his product.”

“Real selling isn’t manipulation. It’s serving someone into a decision that’s good for them.”

“Transformation is possible… We have to innovate or we’re going to die.”

“Happy birthday, America. I love you. You’re still the best country that’s ever been.”

Resources & Links

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Life Balance Assessment: https://lba.priorityliving.org/

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

#LeveragingSuccess #America250 #JudeoChristian #FaithAndCulture #ChristIsKing #KingdomLiving #StopTheDrift #BiblicalWorldview #ChristianPodcast #PublicSquare #GreatCommission #ZigZiglar #MoralArchitecture #SpiritualLeadership #JeffGerhardt

What if the church stopped outsourcing care for the least of these to government — and started doing what we’re actually called to do?

In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Robert Loughery — real estate developer, former Bucks County Commissioner, and author of Building Redemptive Community. Robert shares his journey from Pennsylvania roots and decades in development and public service to discovering his calling to renew communities physically, relationally, and spiritually.

Together they explore the church’s role in addressing brokenness, the integration of faith and work, restoring the heart, gathering leaders for kingdom impact, and practical ways to move from conversation to action in our own backyards. Expect honest insights on leadership, family legacy, long-term journaling, and why believers in business, government, and development are uniquely positioned to make a difference right now.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro & Welcome

[04:15] Robert Loughery Background: From Bucks County to Real Estate & County Commissioner

[09:50] The Master’s Program Journey and Discovering Calling

[16:30] Family Life, Raising Daughters, and Ongoing Parenting

[21:45] Writing Building Redemptive Community – The Journey and Battles

[28:20] The Church, Government, and Matthew 25 – Reclaiming Our Role

[35:10] Restored Hearts, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Kingdom Rate of Return (KRR)

[39:40] Gathering Leaders, Conferences, and Building Redemptive Community in Practice

[43:55] The Power of Journaling and Seeing God’s Faithfulness

[44:50] Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts

Our Guest

Robert Loughery is a real estate investor and developer, and the Founder and President of Nehemiah Development Company, Inc. With over twenty years of experience, he has a strong passion for community revitalization and economic development. His work includes redevelopment, in-fill, commercial, residential, and industrial projects, with over one million square feet acquired, developed, or leased across the Mid-Atlantic, Southern, and Mid-Western United States.

He is the author of Building Redemptive Community: What Christians Can Do To Make Community Great Again and founder of the Building Redemptive Community ministry platform.

Robert served as Bucks County Commissioner from 2011 to 2020, including multiple terms as Chairman. He led key initiatives to improve housing, economic development, and community revitalization, earning the 2018 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence.

He currently serves on several boards, including Citizens & Northern Bank, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Grand View Health, and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.

A 1987 graduate of Central Bucks East High School, Robert holds a BA from Dickinson College and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. He and his wife Kathy live in Bedminster Township and have three daughters: Grace, Evelyn, and Amelia.

Notable Quotes

“Those are all the things that the church is supposed to be doing. Yet we’ve sort of given that over to the government to do. And it’s not really getting any better.” — Robert Loughery

“My calling is to build redemptive community — physically, relationally, and spiritually.” — Robert Loughery

“We talk about IRR… We talk about KRR — what’s the Kingdom Rate of Return?” — Robert Loughery

Resources & Links

Robert Loughery

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertgloughery/

https://buildingredemptivecommunity.com
https://www.nehemiahdevco.com/https://a.co/d/0cp9xgwg

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

#LeveragingSuccess #RobertLoughery #BuildingRedemptiveCommunity #FaithAndWork #RedemptiveBusiness #KingdomImpact #ChurchAndCommunity #Matthew25 #RealEstateDevelopment #ChristianLeadership #JournalingFaith #KRRKingdomReturn #MasterProgram

What if the greatest impact comes not from making waves, but faithfully riding the ones God sends?

In this inspiring episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Vip Vipperman — missionary, entrepreneur, investor, and Managing Director at Eagle Venture Fund. Vip shares his remarkable journey from a bullied kid in Virginia to college ministry in Taiwan, underground church work in China, and now leading redemptive venture capital in DFW.

Together they explore breaking down the sacred/secular divide, earning a “master’s degree in waiting on God,” the power of collaboration and prayer, and the beautiful biblical story of Barzillai — a picture of passing on wealth, influence, network, and knowledge (WINK) to the next generation. Expect honest stories of transition, identity, faithfulness in business as mission, and hope for revitalization starting in the DFW area.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro & Welcome

[03:30] Vip Vipperman: Name Origin and Early Life

[08:45] From Bullied Kid to Faith in Christ and Student Ministry

[14:20] Missionary Years in Taiwan and Underground Church Work in China

[22:10] Returning to the US, Real Estate, and Bridging Business & Mission

[29:50] The Sacred-Secular Divide and a “Master’s Degree in Waiting on God”

[37:15] Identity Transitions, Dependence on God, and Riding His Waves

[45:40] The Story of Barzillai: Passing On WINK to Others

[52:30] Future Vision, Family, and Fighting Human Trafficking

[55:40] Closing Thoughts & Prayer 

Our Guest

Vip Vipperman is Vice President at Eagle Venture Fund, where he helps back entrepreneurs building scalable solutions to address human trafficking, child exploitation, and other systemic challenges. With a background spanning mission work, entrepreneurship, and venture investing, he has helped raise tens of millions in capital, cultivated networks across founders, funds, and family offices, and co-founded

The Lion’s Den DFW. He also serves as Executive Director of Clapham Accelerator, convening leaders across technology, non-profit, and government to combat trafficking. Previously, he helped launch strategic initiatives with Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor.

Having lived nine years in Asia and worked in Mandarin, Vip brings a global perspective to impact investing and hosts the Backing the Bold podcast, featuring entrepreneurs transforming the world. He enjoys teaching Sunday school, Boy Scouts trips, and family time in Dallas, TX.

Notable Quotes

“We don’t make waves. The Lord makes the waves. We just try to ride the ones that He sends.” — Vip Vipperman

“Business and missions work moves at the speed of trust.” — Vip Vipperman

“I got a master’s degree in waiting on God… What is better than having that for all of our life?” — Vip Vipperman

“God saw the whole plan from the very beginning… It was all this one journey that He had.” — Vip Vipperman

“Barzillai… passes it on.” (The power of relationships and generosity) — Vip Vipperman

Resources & Links

Vip Vippermanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vipvipperman/

Email: [email protected]

Eagle Venture Fund: https://eagleventurefund.com

Boldmore Growth Partners - https://www.boldmore.com/
Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com

Life Balance Assessment: https://lba.priorityliving.org/

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

#LeveragingSuccess #VipVipperman #EagleVentureFund #FaithAndBusiness #BarzillaiStory #WaitingOnGod #DFWChristianLeaders #RedemptiveBusiness #KingdomImpact #ChristianPodcast #MissionaryToEntrepreneur #WINKWealthInfluenceNetworkKnowledge #BackTheBold #HumanTraffickingAwareness

What if the greatest adventures in life — and marriage — require walking through the hard parts to reach the view from the top?

In this powerful episode of *Leveraging Success*, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Jeff Guenzburger — former trainer to professional athletes, former chaplain for the San Diego Chargers, and self-described “spiritual sherpa.” Jeff shares his remarkable journey from a Jewish upbringing in St. Louis to faith in Jesus, his work with pro athletes, and the hard-won wisdom he’s gained about mindset, relationships, and marriage.

Together they explore practicing love as a daily discipline, why most “marriage problems” are actually unaddressed single problems, the battle of building a Christ-centered marriage, and the power of radical love lived out in authentic community. Expect honest stories — including a wild snake encounter in the chicken coop — practical coaching insights, and hope that transformation is always possible.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro & Welcome

[02:45] Farm Life Adventures: The Snake Story in the Chicken Coop

[06:30] San Diego Life, the Del Mar Fair & Building Genuine Relationships

[10:10] The Power of Character, Competence & Pure Motivation

[14:20] Jeff Guenzburger’s Story: From St. Louis to the Chargers Chaplaincy

[19:50] Serving Athletes as a Spiritual Sherpa

[23:40] Practicing Love Daily – The One Thing That Never Fails

[28:15] Marriage Real Talk: Hollywood Expectations vs. Agape Love

[32:05] The Battle of Marriage, Community, and Surrender

[35:40] Closing Prayer & Final Encouragement (total runtime: 37:15)

Our Guest

Jeff Guenzburger is a former professional trainer, chaplain for the San Diego Chargers, and spiritual coach who helps individuals and couples reach the “top of the mountain” through faith, grit, and practiced love. Known as a spiritual sherpa, he brings decades of experience working with athletes and leaders, guiding them through life’s toughest climbs.

Notable Quotes  

“I know how to get you to the top, but it’s probably gonna suck along the way, but the view will be amazing.” — Jeff Guenzburger  

“You give it out in slices, and it comes back in loaves.” — Jeff Guenzburger  

“How often do you practice the one thing God said would never fail? … Love.” — Jeff Guenzburger  

“Marriage problems are single problems brought into marriage.” — Jeff Guenzburger  

“The boulder was never there to trap me. It was there to free me.” — Jeff Guenzburger  

“Transformation is possible… Never give up. Always in the fight.” — Jeff Guenzburger

Resources & Links

Jeff Guenzburger

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyguenzburger/
https://www.resetministries.org/
https://www.theufl.com/

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/  

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt  

Leveraging Success Podcast 

https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com  

Life Balance Assessment: https://lba.priorityliving.org/  

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

#LeveragingSuccess #SpiritualSherpa #PracticingLove #FaithAndMarriage #MarriageMinistry #SanDiegoChargers #ChristianPodcast #KingdomMarriage #NeverGiveUp #TransformationIsPossible #AgapeLove #CommunityHeals #FaithInAction #LeadershipMindset

What does true faith look like when life gets chaotic — in business, sports, family, and culture?

In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Tarik Black — former NBA forward for the Lakers and Rockets, now Senior Vice President of Business Development for an AI-powered housing firm in Los Angeles. Known as “Pastor Black” in the locker room, Tarik shares his journey from a Nation of Islam-influenced upbringing, through college depression, to a life-changing encounter with Jesus through a teammate.

Together they explore faith as reliance (not just belief), biblical order and discipline, boldness among athletes, navigating anxiety, “walking on water” moments, and why the next generation craves depth in Scripture. Tarik also shares candid hot takes on denominations, biblical marriage, and what the church needs today.

If you’re a leader, believer, or wrestling with faith in real-life storms, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro: Faith, Business & Legacy with Tarik Black

[03:45] Everyone Is in Sales – Including the Gospel

[07:20] Tarik’s Journey: From Memphis to Kansas, Depression to Encounter

[12:10] The Teammate Who Shared Jesus – Personal Connection & Holy Spirit Authority

[16:55] Exploring Faiths: Nation of Islam Background & Searching for Order

[21:40] Why Young People Are Turning to Scripture & the Need for Depth

[26:25] The Road to Emmaus – Jesus in the Old Testament

[31:05] Spiritual Temperature Rising: Bold Faith in Athletes & End-Times Urgency

[35:50] Faith = Reliance, Not Just Belief – Lessons from the Sea of Galilee

[40:30] Anxiety in Pro Sports, Feelings vs. Truth & Walking in Courage

[45:15] Advice to His Younger Self & Coaching Himself Today

[49:40] Hot Takes: Denominations, Biblical Marriage & Church Unity

[54:20] NBA Leadership Lessons, Idolatry After Success & Persecution Stories

[57:50] Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts

Our Guest

Tarik Black is a husband to Kennedy Raye, father of three, and a Kingdom talent worker. Basketball was the vehicle, not the destination. After transferring from the University of Memphis to the University of Kansas, Tarik surrendered his life to Christ through teammate Christian Garrett and spiritual parents Roger and Cynthia Garrett-Charles.

He played over a decade in the NBA (Lakers, Rockets) and EuroLeague, while building in parallel. In Los Angeles and Israel, he developed business acumen, co-founded companies, transacted $14M in real estate, and built an investment portfolio in venture capital, fintech, and technology.

Today he serves as SVP of Business Development at OLOS, an AI-powered multifamily development firm solving the attainable housing crisis through faith-based partnerships in Greater Los Angeles.

Notable Quotes

“Faith really means reliance, not just belief.” – Tarik Black

“We’re all in sales. If I walk into a church and ask how many of us are responsible for the gospel, every hand needs to go up.” – Tarik Black

“Feelings are a warning sign. They’re not a driver.” – Tarik Black

“Pride is thinking anything of yourself that the Lord is not saying — low or high.” – Tarik Black

Resources & Links

Tarik Black

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarik-black/https://www.instagram.com/tarikbblack/

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com

Life Balance Assessment – https://lba.priorityliving.org/

#FaithAndBusiness #PastorBlack #LeveragingSuccess #NBAFaith #BiblicalManhood #KingdomLeadership #WalkingOnWater #RelianceOnGod #BoldFaith #ChristianPodcast

You're committed to building a thriving marriage, but even the strongest partnerships can quietly erode under the pressure of high performance. In this powerful solo episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhart tackles "The Slow Fade" — the silent drift that ambushes many successful leaders and their marriages. He unpacks how good seasons can slowly turn into dangerous patterns if left unchecked.

Jeff draws wisdom from Ephesians 5, shares the leaky tire warning from his mentor Pastor Brian, and opens up about a pivotal conversation with his wife Heather while walking their dogs in Southern California. You'll learn to recognize the early warning signs of drift, understand the difference between a hard season and a dangerous pattern, and discover practical ways to protect your covenant marriage while pursuing success.

This episode is a must-listen for high-achieving leaders who want their marriage to not only survive but thrive as a beautiful picture of Christ’s love for the church.
In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro: The Slow Fade in High-Performing Marriages

[03:10] Why Thriving Partnerships Require Lifelong Work

[06:45] A Beautiful Wedding, The King Is Coming, and the Picture of Christ & the Church

[10:20] Ephesians 5: Submission, Sacrifice, and High Standards in Marriage

[15:30] The Leaky Tire Concept – How Slow Drifts Become Big Problems

[18:50] Real-Life Signs of the Slow Fade (Logistics, Emotional Generosity, Vanishing Intimacy)

[23:15] Hard Season vs. Dangerous Pattern – The Critical Diagnostic

[27:40] The Dog Walk Conversation That Changed Everything with Heather

[30:20] Practical Steps: Meta Conversations, Shared Activities, and Covenant Commitment

[32:50] Closing Prayer & Final Challenge

Notable Quotes

“It’s not task. It’s time. It’s not a checkbox. I can say we’ve got a great marriage and we’re done. It’s work for the rest of our lives.”

“Nothing good in my life does not involve pain.”

“Divorce that I have known wasn’t dramatic… it was this leaky tire concept.”

“I’m the thermostat for my family.”

“When performance is loudest, going back to your covenant commitment to Jesus and each other is a stabilizer.”

“The slow fade doesn’t announce itself. It leaks like a nail in your tire until one day you’re stranded.”

Resources & Links

Jeff Gerhart

https://priorityliving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt
Resources

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com

Life Balance Assessment – https://lba.priorityliving.org/

The King Is Coming by John Bevere – https://a.co/d/0gjGnW6s

Hearing God by Dallas Willard – https://a.co/d/3wd09R6

#TheSlowFade #ThrivingMarriage #Ephesians5 #KingdomMarriage #LeadershipAndMarriage #CovenantMarriage #HighPerformanceLeaders #PriorityLiving #TheMastersProgram #LeveragingSuccess #FaithAndFamily #MarriagePodcast #ChristianLeadership

You're busy building, pushing, and believing for more—but what happens when God interrupts your plans with fire?** In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhart sits down with Steven Neuner, co-founder of Superpowers. They explore the day Steven’s newly rebuilt equipment shed burned down minutes after he declared “It is finished,” and how that moment became a powerful lesson in faith, stewardship, and kingdom leadership.

Steven shares how he processed the loss, chose to praise God in the fire, and turned the situation into an opportunity to glorify Him. The conversation dives deep into why many entrepreneurs hit brick walls they should walk around, the power of journaling as an inventory of God’s favor, and what true kingdom leadership looks like when no one is watching.

This episode is filled with wisdom on redemptive suffering, getting out of your own way, creating margin, and making daily deposits in what matters most.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro: Faith, Business & Legacy with Steven Neuner

[03:10] The Shed That Burned Down Minutes After “It Is Finished”

[08:45] Rebuilding, Reflection & Asking God the Hard Questions

[14:20] Choosing Joy in the Fire & Glorifying God Through Crisis

[21:30] Redemptive Suffering & Growing Intimacy with God

[28:50] Why Entrepreneurs Hit Brick Walls & How to Get Out of Your Own Way

[35:40] The Power of Journaling as an Inventory of God’s Favor

[42:15] The Birth of Superpowers – From Personal Need to Kingdom Impact

[47:20] What Kingdom Leadership Really Looks Like

[51:10] Closing Thoughts & Challenge

Our Guest

Steven Neuner is a co-founder of Superpowers, author, coach, family leader, and a kingdom-minded entrepreneur. He has built and scaled multiple businesses while prioritizing faith, family, and purposeful living. Steven is passionate about helping entrepreneurs get unstuck, build championship teams, and live with freedom and alignment.

Notable Quotes

- “Every single person—firefighter, insurance inspector—every person that comes through here, we have a chance to glorify God in this.” – Steven Neuner

- “Journaling has been a huge part of me being able to look at all these answered prayers.” – Steven Neuner

- “Sooner or later, someone’s got to make a deposit in the account. Vision without daily deposits is just hallucination.” – Steven Neuner

- “I’m just trying to be faithful with whatever’s put in front of me.” – Steven Neuner

- “Kingdom leadership is like compound interest—it’s the miracle of daily deposits.” – Steven Neuner

Resources & Links

Steven Neuner  

Superpowers: https://superpowershq.com  

Website: https://www.stevenjneuner.com  

Unstuck and Alive: https://www.unstuckandalive.com  

BarnHill Vineyards: https://www.barnhillvineyards.com  

Jeff Gerhart

https://priorityliving.org/  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/  

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt  

Resources

The King Is Coming by John Bevere  - https://a.co/d/07n7CWAh
Hearing God by Dallas Willard  - https://a.co/d/0bEtjjny

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/  

Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com  

The King Is Coming - https://a.co/d/0gjGnW6s

#KingdomLeadership #FaithAndBusiness #EntrepreneurFaith #Journaling #RedemptiveSuffering #Superpowers #KingdomEntrepreneur #GetUnstuck #LeveragingSuccess #DailyDeposits #GodsFavor #FaithInCrisis

What if the most dangerous conversation in your marriage isn’t the one you’re having — it’s the one you’re avoiding?

In Episode 3 of the Thriving Partnership series, Jeff Gerhardt tackles the money conversation that entrepreneurial couples avoid most. He reveals why variable income, differing risk tolerances, and blurred lines between business and household wealth create hidden tension — and gives you a practical framework to fix it.

Jeff breaks money talks into three separate conversations every couple needs: Vision, Operations, and Risk. He shares personal stories from his entrepreneurial journey with Heather, practical prompts for date nights, the “oxygen mask” household floor, and why keeping these conversations distinct prevents arguments and builds trust.

If money creates friction, anxiety, or silence in your marriage, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to align financially and move forward together.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro: The Money Conversation Entrepreneurial Couples Avoid Most

[03:40] 10 Years In – Reflections on Entrepreneurship, Provision & Trusting God

[07:20] Why Money Feels Different for Entrepreneurial Couples

[11:10] The Three Essential Money Conversations: Vision, Operations & Risk

[16:30] Vision Conversation – Financial Freedom, Legacy & Timeline

[21:00] Operations Conversation – Budgets, Thresholds & Decision Triggers

[24:50] Risk Conversation – Business Risk, Household Floor & “What If It Doesn’t Work?”

[29:10] Business Wealth vs Household Wealth – Don’t Conflate the Two

[32:40] Practical Tools, Oxygen Mask & Rules of Engagement (total runtime: 37:15)

Notable Quotes

“The money conversation you’ve been avoiding isn’t dangerous. Avoiding it is.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Faith is spelled R-I-S-K.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Most money arguments aren’t really about money — they’re about safety, control, trust, and being heard.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Business equity is not liquid household wealth.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Keep the three conversations separate: Vision, Operations, and Risk.” – Jeff Gerhardt

Resources & Links

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com

Life Balance Assessment – https://lba.priorityliving.org/

Inheritolatry by Jim Wise – https://a.co/d/04h2h5JO

The Finish Line Podcast – https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialFinishLinePodcast

Monarch Money App – https://www.monarch.com

#ThrivingPartnership #MoneyInMarriage #EntrepreneurialMarriage #KingdomFinance #VisionOperationsRisk #FinancialAlignment #HouseholdFloor #FaithAndFinance #BusinessAndMarriage #LeveragingSuccess #PodcastEpisode #EternalLegacy

What if your work could be known for more than competence — but for genuine love and soul? In this powerful episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Michael Holmes, founder of Holmes Law Group in Dallas — a firm known as “Lawyers with souls.”

Michael shares his raw faith journey, including how two bouts with cancer moved him from a “Sunday Christian” to a fully committed follower of Jesus. They explore what it looks like to build a kingdom-minded law firm in a high-pressure profession — loving clients so well they feel cared for (even when you can’t take their case), treating employees like family, and creating a culture that stands out.

Jeff coaches Michael on casting a compelling vision to attract top talent, buying back his time, and stepping into proactive leadership. They also discuss the exciting spiritual momentum building in the DFW area and the potential for real kingdom revival.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro: Lawyers with Souls – Michael Holmes

[02:40] Michael’s Faith Journey: From Sunday Christian to Full Surrender (Cancer + Law School)

[06:20] Building a Different Kind of Law Firm – Loving Clients & Employees Well

[10:50] The Challenge of Attracting Kingdom-Minded Talent

[14:30] Future Vision Casting – One Year From Now Story

[19:10] Culture, Storytelling & Recruitment Videos

[22:40] Time Management, Delegation & Buying Back Margin

[26:30] DFW Revival Potential – Kingdom Impact in Business & the City

[30:10] Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts

Our Guest

Michael Holmes is the founder of Holmes Law Group, a Dallas-based firm known as “Lawyers with Souls.” After a powerful faith journey shaped by law school and overcoming cancer, Michael is committed to building a kingdom-focused law practice that loves clients and team members exceptionally well. He’s passionate about creating long-term impact through both legal excellence and genuine care.

Notable Quotes

“Lawyers with souls.” – Holmes Law Group Tagline

“I felt like I was a Sunday Christian… Cancer got my attention.” – Michael Holmes

“The number one feedback we get is ‘I really felt cared for by you.’” – Michael Holmes

“God is our SEO.” – Michael Holmes

“We are in ‘for such a time as this’ in DFW.” – Michael Holmes

Resources & Links

Micheal Holmes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelholmeslegal/
https://holmeslawgroup.com

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources

Holmes Law Group - https://holmeslawgroup.com

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com

Life Balance Assessment – https://lba.priorityliving.org/

#KingdomBusiness #LawyersWithSouls #FaithAtWork #DFWRevival #KingdomLeadership #BusinessAsMinistry #HolmesLawGroup #EternalImpact #LeveragingSuccess #PodcastEpisode #ChristianEntrepreneur

What if the biggest risk in your business isn’t moving forward — it’s staying exactly where you are?

In this rich conversation on Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Josh Doyle — co-founder of Uncharted Adventures, host of the No Longer Nomads podcast, and son of Tom Doyle.

Together they explore the real challenges of scaling a business beyond bootstrapping: defining clear roles with a business partner, navigating different risk tolerances, hiring your first team members, and stepping into your natural gifting instead of grinding in areas that drain you. Josh shares openly about the tension of long sales cycles, geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East, and the decision of when to bring on help to go further faster.

Jeff coaches Josh live through vision casting, the “Who Not How” mindset, and creating a compelling picture for his brother Tommy. They also talk about the life-changing power of trips to Israel and invite listeners to join an upcoming 10-day journey with Tom Doyle this October.

If you’re a business owner or leader feeling the tension between current capacity and future growth, this episode is packed with practical wisdom.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro: Scaling Beyond Bootstrapping with Josh Doyle

[03:10] Uncharted Adventures – Navigating Growth, Roles & Geopolitical Challenges

[07:20] Defining Roles Between Brothers – Operations, Finance, Client Success & Vision Casting

[11:50] The Real Cost of Staying the Same vs. The Risk of Hiring

[16:30] Vision Casting Exercise – What Does Success Look Like One Year From Now?

[22:40] The Gap Between Current Reality and Future Vision

[27:10] Processing Risk with a Business Partner Who Sees It Differently

[32:50] Who Not How, Rocket Fuel & Multiplying Through People & Systems

[38:20] Operating in Your Natural Gifting Instead of Grinding

[43:10] The Life-Changing Power of Israel Trips & Upcoming October Journey

[48:30] Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts (total runtime: 52:50)

Our Guest

Josh Doyle is the co-founder of Uncharted Adventures, a company he launched with his brother Tommy in 2020 that organizes transformative trips to Israel, Greece, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. He is also the host of the No Longer Nomads podcast. As the son of Tom Doyle, Josh brings a unique passion for helping people experience the Bible and the Middle East in powerful, life-changing ways.

Notable Quotes

“What if the biggest risk in your business isn’t moving forward — it’s staying exactly where you are?” – Jeff Gerhardt

“We’re acclimated to our existing circumstances that have risk already attached to them. There’s risk in not hiring just as much as there is in hiring.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Leaders times people times enterprise is a multiplier you simply can’t get on your own.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“I want to operate in my natural gifting and not spend my day doing things that drain me.” – Josh Doyle

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.” – Jeff Gerhardt

Resources & Links
Josh Doyle

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-doyle-9580b6a2/

Uncharted Adventures: https://unchartedadventures.co/about/

Uncharted Ministries: https://unchartedministries.com/about-us/

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources
https://unchartedadventures.co/priorityliving/

Uncharted Adventures - https://unchartedadventures.com

No Longer Nomads Podcast – Hosted by Josh Doyle

The Master’s Program – https://mastersprogram.org/

Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com

Life Balance Assessment – https://lba.priorityliving.org/

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