Leveraging Success

It's time to gather and reignite your calling! In this special episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt extends a personal invitation to The Master's Program alumni and potential participants for the Priority Gathering—an transformative event designed to sharpen leadership, foster community, and align your life with eternal impact.

Jeff shares the vision behind this three-day experience at the luxurious Hotel ZaZa in Dallas from April 22-24, emphasizing the pillars of invitation, replication, and community. Discover how gathering with like-minded kingdom leaders can stimulate love, good deeds, and bold visions through coaching, conversations, and insights from world-class speakers. Whether you're navigating a new season, building legacy, or seeking to pour into others, this episode inspires action toward a life that matters forever.

Packed with details on the event's lineup, pricing, and why now is the time to assemble—especially as the day of Christ draws near—this is your call to connect, collaborate, and elevate your leadership.

In This Episode:
[00:00] Episode Intro & Urgent Invitation to Gather

[00:45] Priority Gathering Details: April 22-24 at Hotel ZaZa, Dallas

[02:00] Not a Typical Conference – Coaching, Conversations & Vision Work

[03:15] The Three Pillars: Invitation, Replication, Community

[04:30] Hebrews 10:24-25 – Why Gathering Matters Now More Than Ever

[05:45] Who This Is For: New Seasons, Legacy Building, Family & Mission Impact

[07:00] Coaching Lineup: Bob Shank, Rob Dayton & Jeff Gerhardt

[08:00] Featured Speakers: Tom Doyle on Middle East Prophecy & End Times

[08:45] Jason Jaggard on Meta Performance & Beyond High Performance

[09:30] Surprises, Bringing Mentees & Getting Started with The Master's Program

[10:15] Irresistible Pricing: Couples, Singles & Event-Only Options

[10:45] Final Call to Action: Register at PriorityGathering.com & Reach Out

[11:00] Closing Encouragement

Notable Quotes
“Sometimes you just go live with the thing that everyone needs to hear. It's time to gather, to gather the alumni of the master's program and those who are considering joining.” – Jeff Gerhardt  

“And let's consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another. And all the more as you see the day of Christ drawing near.” – Jeff Gerhardt (quoting Hebrews 10:24-25)

“Many people live their lives as kings and queens, but don't know how to move into the sage stage. They're unsure about how am I going to arrange my life into the next season so that I can be pouring into others and growing my leadership so that it will matter forever.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Come hear from Tom Doyle, you're going to be able to hear so many things about what's going on in the Middle East that are not in the news because his feet and his team are on the ground there.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Jason Jaggard is the author of Beyond High Performance. Jason is going to be there speaking to us about what it means to be a meta performer.” – Jeff Gerhardt

Resources & Links

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/ 

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

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt\

Resources
Priority Gathering - https://priorityliving.org/priority-gathering The Master's Program - https://mastersprogram.org/ Leveraging Success Podcast- https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com Beyond High Performance by Jason Jaggard  -https://a.co/d/07jV46MnHearing God by Dallas Willard - https://a.co/d/00VCc0LP

#LeadershipGathering #FaithLeadership #KingdomImpact #PriorityGathering #MastersProgram #ChristianCommunity #LegacyBuilding #LeveragingSuccess #PodcastEpisode #EternalImpact #DallasEvent

What if disagreeing could actually strengthen your leadership, unity, and mission—whether in faith, business, or family? In this solo episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt explores the powerful concept of "disagree and commit," challenging the myth that niceness means avoiding conflict. Drawing from Scripture, personal experiences, and real-world examples.


Jeff discusses how honest disagreements can lead to deeper commitment and alignment around a shared mission, like loving God, loving people, and making disciples. He shares his own convictions on topics like John 13, baptism, and the Holy Spirit to illustrate how differing views don't have to divide us, as long as we prioritize the "patient on the table"—the core gospel mission. This episode offers practical insights for leaders navigating internal conflicts, team dynamics, and spiritual growth, emphasizing that true unity comes through rumbling, clarity, and unwavering commitment to what matters eternally.


In This Episode: 


[00:00] Episode Intro & Host Setup 


[01:15] The Danger of Avoiding Disagreement 


[03:00] Disagree and Commit: Unity Through Conflict 


[05:30] Jesus' Prayer for Oneness & Internal Staff (Body, Mind, Soul, Spirit) 


[07:45] Agreeing to Disagree: Real-World Examples 


[10:00] From Lover to Fighter: Valuing Conflict 


[12:20] Centering on the Apostles' Creed & Great Commandments/Commission 


[14:40] Jeff's Convictions: John 13 & Foot Washing 


[17:00] More Beliefs: Baptism, Holy Spirit, & Priesthood of the Believer 


[19:30] Book Recommendation: Experiencing Jesus 


[21:15] The Patient on the Table: Unifying Around Mission 
[23:45] Practical Language for Rumbling & Committing 


[25:30] Leadership in Ministry vs. Business 


[27:00] Closing Encouragements & Call to Subscribe

Notable Quotes 


“Meeting silence is corridor violence—not talking about disagreements pulls us apart.” – Jeff Gerhardt  


“Love doesn't mean we are absent disagreement or different points of view.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“We have to conflict to get to commitment; passive-aggressive behaviors emerge when we avoid it.” – Jeff Gerhardt 


“The patient on the table is our unified mission: believe Jesus is the Son of God, love God with all our being, love our neighbor, and make disciples.” – Jeff Gerhardt 


“Disagree and commit—don't let honest disagreements deter the mission.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Can we rumble about this right now? I see it differently, but I'm for the mission.” – Jeff Gerhardt

Resources & Links


Jeff Gerhardt 



https://priorityliving.org/ 


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


https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources 



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


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


Hearing God by Dallas Willard - https://a.co/d/3wdO9R6 


Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge - https://a.co/d/hIro2xE


Wild at Heart by John Eldredge - https://a.co/d/fYJBhux


Fathered by God by John Eldredge - https://a.co/d/i1Aly1s


#podcast #ChristianPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #FaithLeadership #KingdomLeadership #DisagreeAndCommit #ChristianUnity #BiblicalLeadership #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney #JesusMission #GreatCommission #ApostlesCreed #ConflictResolution #TeamUnity #MarriageAdvice #BusinessLeadership #MinistryLeadership #GodsPurpose #LoveGodLovePeople #MakeDisciples #JohnEldredge #BibleStudy #PodcastLife #SpotifyPodcast #YouTubePodcast

Are you holding onto tasks that drain your energy and distract you from your true calling? In this episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt talks with Jason Glenn, a faith-driven wealth strategist and ministry leader, about the leadership discipline of “neglect”, letting go of non-essential responsibilities to focus on your strengths and empower others.

Jason shares insights from his move to Dallas–Fort Worth, his new role at Broadhead, and the launch of the Barnabas Collective. Together, they explore delegation, overcoming overload, and how benign neglect creates clarity, stronger teams, and lasting, God-centered impact.

This episode is filled with practical wisdom for leaders, entrepreneurs, and kingdom builders seeking to steward their time, talents, and roles with greater intention and faith.

In This Episode:
[00:00] Episode Intro & Guest Setup
[01:45] Jason's Background: Faith, Family, and Wealth Strategy
[04:00] The Challenge of Capacity in a Renewal Season
[06:30] Embracing Neglect as a Leadership Tool
[09:15] Identifying What to Let Go: Admin and Operations
[11:40] Forming Complaints & Shifting to Vision
[14:20] Background Beliefs: Control, Delegation, and Calling
[17:00] Risks of Overcommitment & Spiritual Warfare
[19:30] Gaining Freedom Through Neglect
[21:45] Accountability to Vision & Building Integrity
[24:10] Commitments for Momentum: Nuclear Actions
[26:20] Final Reflections & Prayer for Impact
[28:30] Closing Notes & Episode Wrap-Up

Notable Quotes
“Neglect is a bad word for me... but it’s about making choices every day because I’m finite and only have so much capacity.” – Jason Glenn

“I’m a natural gatherer of people, if I can connect people for the rest of my life, that fulfills me.” – Jason Glenn

“Integrity fuels growth, my commitments to that vision create integrity, and my soul starts to believe I’m going to follow through.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“You can’t have people behind a vision that have no purpose or stake in the game.” – Jason Glenn

Our Guest

Jason is a husband, father of two sons, and a faith-driven wealth strategist with a deep commitment to stewardship and legacy. His work is grounded in the conviction that money should serve families, faith, and future generations, not the other way around.

As a Partner at Broadhead, where he works with family offices, entrepreneurs, athletes, and entertainers to help reduce tax exposure and market volatility while building durable financial structures designed to endure across generations.

He also serves as Managing Partner of the Barnabas Collective, part of the national Barnabas Group, where he connects Christian business leaders with ministries to provide strategic guidance, leadership support, and encouragement that extends beyond financial giving.

In addition, Jason serves as Vice President of Business Development at SonShine Solutions, a faith-based organization expanding access to ACA-compliant health plans through a Christian cost-sharing model. Previously, he spent more than a decade as Managing Vice President of Business Development at TCWGlobal, where he helped generate over $1 billion in lifetime revenue through enterprise partnerships.

Resources & Links

Jeff Gerhardt https://priorityliving.org/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ 
https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Jason Glenn
https://www.barnabasgroupsd.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-glenn-ba184572/https://www.thebroadheadorganization.com/https://www.tcwglobal.com/

Resources

Life Balance Assessment - https://lba.priorityliving.org/  Leveraging Success Podcast- https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com
Hearing God by Dallas Willard - https://a.co/d/3wdO9R6

#Podcast #Podcasting #PodcastLife #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #ChristianLeadership #KingdomLeadership #NeglectAsATool #LeadershipNeglect #FaithBasedLeadership #ChristianEntrepreneur #KingdomEntrepreneur #FaithDrivenBusiness

What happens when success gives you options, but you're left wondering how to invest the second half of life in what truly lasts—family, faith, and eternal impact? In this episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Chadd Hodges, entrepreneur and faith-driven leader, to explore the transition from building businesses to stewarding a legacy centered on marriage, fatherhood, and kingdom work.

Chadd shares his journey from starting and selling a thriving plumbing, HVAC, and electrical business to launching Service Fanatics, a service-oriented company in Southwest Florida aimed at demonstrating Christ's love through exceptional client care. Jeff and Chadd dive into the challenges of high achievement, including wrestling with scarcity versus abundance of time, envisioning the next three years for family and marriage, and deciding whether to stay rooted in Naples or pursue a simpler life elsewhere. They discuss practical ways to prioritize discipleship in the home, create quality time margins, and seek God's guidance amid abundant options.

This episode offers thoughtful insights for anyone navigating mid-life transitions, seeking to align success with eternal purpose, and building a family that echoes God's faithfulness.

In This Episode:
[00:00] Episode Intro & Guest Setup
[01:30] Chadd's Background: From Biblical Studies to Business Success
[03:45] The Big Question: What Does the Second Half Look Like?
[05:20] Prayer for Wisdom & Numbering Our Days
[07:50] Vision for Marriage & Family in Three Years
[10:15] Parenting Without Control: Tools for Independence & Faith
[12:30] Two Paths: Staying in Naples vs. A Simpler Move
[15:00] International Missions & Showing Kids a Big God
[17:20] Wrestling with Choices: Abundance of Options & Eternal Perspective
[19:40] Prioritizing Family as Primary Ministry
[21:30] Soil Testing: Evaluating Locations for Quality Time
[24:00] Systems for Boundaries & Saying No
[26:15] Fasting, Prayer, & Seeking Clarity
[28:20] Final Encouragements & Closing Prayer
[30:00] Episode Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways

Notable Quotes
“Success is just the beginning—it's about chasing what lasts forever.” – Jeff Gerhardt
“Teach us to number our days that we would gain a heart of wisdom.” – Chadd Hodges (quoting Psalm 90)
“My number one place of ministry is my family—that's what I have to focus on.” – Chadds Hodges “
I have dreams for my kids, but I don't get to control the outcomes. God's sovereign.” – Chadd Hodges
“Be careful what you ask for—you might just get it. To whom much is given, much is required.” – Jeff Gerhardt
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” – Chadd Hodges (quoting James Clear)

Our Guest
Chadd Hodges is a faith-centered entrepreneur, husband to Andrea for 20 years, and father of four, including their recently adopted daughter from Hungary. With a BA in Biblical Studies from Union University and an MBA from Liberty University, Chadd built and sold a successful plumbing, HVAC, and electrical business in 2019. He now leads Service Fanatics, a Southwest Florida company focused on exceptional service as a platform for sharing Christ's love. Passionate about adoption, foster care, global missions, and discipleship, Chadd is involved in initiatives like Gospel Patrons and the Matthew Six Foundation, emphasizing eternal impact through family and leadership.

Resources & Links

Jeff Gerhardt https://priorityliving.org/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/  https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources

Life Balance Assessment - https://lba.priorityliving.org/ 
Leveraging Success Podcast- https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com
Hearing God by Dallas Willard - https://a.co/d/3wdO9R6
#LeveragingSuccess #LeveragingSuccessPodcast #Faith #EternalPerspective #FaithOverFear #KingdomImpact #ChristianParenting #FamilyDiscipleship #Fatherhood #GodlyMarriage #Discipleship #ChristianBusiness #KingdomEntrepreneur

What if God calls you to step into a bigger assignment, but the business you've built over nearly 20 years still demands your full attention? In this raw and vulnerable episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt coaches Kingdom entrepreneur and leader Selah Binno through a pivotal decision: whether to sell a major revenue-generating division of his company to fully embrace his new role as Executive Director of The Barnabas Group in San Diego.

Selah opens up about the tension between his long-standing business (where only 10% of his time aligns with his unique strengths) and a ministry calling that energizes 80% of his gifts and promises greater Kingdom impact. Through real-time coaching, Jeff helps Selah uncover self-limiting beliefs, reframe behaviors, craft a thrilling vision (selling at a 5X multiplier within 8 months), and commit to faith-filled next steps—all while trusting God's sovereignty.

This episode delivers powerful tools for leaders wrestling with competing priorities, fear of financial risk, and the courage to pursue God's next assignment.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro & Guest Introduction

[01:45] Selah's Journey: Harmonizing Career, Ministry & Life

[04:30] The Shift: Ending One Assignment & the Barnabas Group Calling

[07:15] The Core Struggle: Prioritizing Focus, Time & Energy

[09:40] Unique Ability Assessment: Business vs. Ministry Imbalance

[12:20] "Hit by a Bus" Reality Check on Business Dependency

[14:50] Exploring Exits: Passion, Energy & Revenue Realities

[17:10] Unmasking the "Racket" – It's About Revenue, Not Purpose

[19:30] Crafting an Unconstrained Vision for Exit

[21:45] Scaling the Vision: From Stretch to Thrilling (5X in 8 Months)

[24:00] Identifying Limiting Behaviors & Beliefs

[27:30] Reframing Beliefs & Exploring New Business Models

[30:15] Gains: Time, Capacity & Financial Margin

[32:40] Commitment, Momentum & Micro-Actions

[35:20] Loving the Gap, Trusting God & Embracing Cycles

[37:50] Inner Excitement & Divine Confirmation

[40:00] Closing Prayer for Courage, Wisdom & Direction

[42:30] Host Reflections & Episode Wrap-Up

Notable Quotes

“The mind finds what it believes.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“What you believe, you will find—but it takes commitment.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“I think Barnabas requires more of me and has more impact… but my career hasn’t leveled up the same.” – Selah Binno

“Selling it as an outcome would be very exciting… that would thrill me.” – Selah Binno

“My life is very much subject to God’s will and His design… He is the ultimate engineer.” – Selah Binno

Our Guest

Selah Binno serves as the Executive Director and Managing Partner of The Barnabas Group in San Diego, a ministry connecting marketplace leaders to advance Kingdom work. An Army veteran and seasoned entrepreneur, Selah also leads as COO and principal of a building services company and manages investment portfolios. Passionate about faith-driven leadership, he seeks to align career and calling for maximum eternal impact.

Resources & Links

Selah Binno

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

The Barnabas Group https://www.barnabasgroupsd.org/

Jeff Gerhardt

⁠https://priorityliving.org/

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

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

ResourcesLife Balance Assessment - https://lba.priorityliving.org/

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

Hearing God by Dallas Willard - https://a.co/d/3wdO9R6

#FaithFueledExit #HarmonizeForImpact #KingdomEntrepreneurJourney #GodsTimingExit #UniqueAbilityUnleashed #BarnabasBreakthrough #KingdomHarmony #ExitToThrive #BoldKingdomVision #LeverageYourCalling

What if this could be the best year of your life? In this solo episode of Leveraging Success, host Jeff Gerhardt challenges you to break free from your default future and pursue a God-sized vision through a practical exercise on belief, possibility, and action.

Jeff explores how limiting beliefs shrink our dreams and shares a step-by-step process to stretch goals beyond the "realm of possibility" into thrilling, improbable territory. Drawing from personal stories, biblical wisdom, and real-world examples, he emphasizes loving the gap between where you are and where God can take you—turning failures into learning and hope into momentum.

This episode is filled with actionable tools for leaders ready to align their year with faith, eliminate fear, and glorify God through bold pursuit.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro & Hook

[01:15] The Default Future & Belief Systems

[03:30] Parking Spot Analogy: Expectations Shape Reality

[05:45] Exercise Setup: Envisioning the Best Year

[07:30] Step 1: List 3-5 Amazing Outcomes

[09:00] The Realm of Possibility Continuum (1-10 Scale)

[11:15] Stretching Goals to Thrilling Levels

[13:00] Nuclear Actions: One Small Step Today

[14:45] Loving the Gap & God's Immeasurably More

[16:30] No Losing—Only Learning from Iterations

[18:00] The Leader's Breakfast: Hope

[19:45] Sharing Dreams & Community Accountability

[21:30] Final Prayer & Reflections

[23:00] Closing Notes & Episode Wrap-Up

Notable Quotes

“What you believe, you start to find, you start to pursue.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Most people woefully underplay the possibilities of their life, simply because they do not believe.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“A people without vision will perish… absent a big dream, there’s no opportunity.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“We’re never winning or losing. We’re only learning as we go.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“The leader’s breakfast is hope… every meal needs to have a helping of hope on my plate.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“True love casts out all fear… we want to be on adventure with you.” – Jeff Gerhardt

Resources & Links

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/ 

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

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources

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

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

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

#VisionCasting #BreakDefaultFuture #ImmeasurablyMore #Ephesians320 #LoveTheGap #HopeFilledLife #FaithOverFear #GoalSetting2026 #ChristianPodcast #LeadershipMindset #SpiritualGrowth #NewYearNewYou #PursueYourPurpose #LeveragingSuccessPodcast #JeffGerhardt #PriorityLiving

In this episode, Jeff Gerhardt discusses the importance of taking time to rest and reflect during the holiday season, particularly between Christmas and New Year. He emphasizes the need for presence in our interactions with family and friends, and shares practical tips for creating meaningful memories. Additionally, he provides a list of his top 10 books for personal growth and leadership, encouraging listeners to engage in reading as a way to enrich their lives and prepare for the year ahead.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Embracing the Christmas Spirit

[05:37] Cultivating Presence in Relationships

[20:45] Final Thoughts and Reflections

[21:48] Finding Rest Amidst the Chaos

[22:18] Top 10 Books of 2025

[22:26] Introduction to Leadership and Success

[22:55] Engagement and Interaction with the Audience

Notable Quotes

“You want to bring reflection to this period, not just rest.”

“We’re trying to rest without falling behind.”

“Your greatest work is not your hands on your keyboard — it’s with your feet on the desk.”

“The space between Christmas and New Year is a real opportunity with a pen and paper.”
Resources & LinksJeff Gerhardt

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

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources

Life Balance Assessment - https://lba.priorityliving.org/ Leveraging Success Podcast - https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.comHearing God by Dallas WillardJoin me on Bloom!

Get 10% off with code TRYBLOOM.https://bloom.inc Jeff

Gerhardt’s Top 10 Books of the Year

1. Experience Jesus ReallyAuthor: John Eldredge

2. Beyond High PerformanceAuthor: Jason Jaggard

3. The Three Laws of PerformanceAuthors: Steve Zaffron & Dave Logan

4. Fathered by GodAuthor: John Eldredge

5. The Anatomy of PeaceAuthor: The Arbinger Institute

6. Tempered SteelAuthor: Steve Farrar

7. The Familiar StrangerAuthor: Tyler Staten

8. Your Next Five MovesAuthor: Patrick Bet-David

9. The Courage to Be DislikedAuthors: Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga

10. Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald TrumpAuthor: Selena Zito

#rest #reflection #presence #leadership #personalgrowth #holidaytips #memorymaking #reading #selfimprovement #family

How do you build actual flying cars by day... and still become the kind of man whose family, freedom, and faith are completely unshakable?

Jonathan Witt is living that tension right now: 10-12-hour days at Archer Aviation, two little girls at home, and a burning 5-year vision to own his time, run multiple companies, and become full-time gospel patrons to leaders around the world.

This isn't theory. It's a front-row seat to a high-capacity husband and father mapping out the exact preparation season that turns sky-high ambition into Kingdom freedom - without losing his marriage or his soul in the process.

If you're tired of choosing between success and significance, between grinding and being present, between dreaming huge and actually doing it - this episode is for you.

[00:00] Episode Intro & Guest Setup

[01:30] Jonathan's Weekend and Family Life

[03:45] Prayer and Session Overview

[05:20] Defining the Main Challenge: Preparation for Freedom

[08:10] Vision for Family Brand and Enabling Leaders

[11:00] Challenges: Time with Young Kids

[13:30] Financial Runway and Avoiding Traps

[16:15] Jumping In: Network, Experience, and Confidence

[19:40] Bringing Kids Along as Superpowers

[22:00] Addressing Work Time Demands

[25:30] Future Jonathan's Advice [28:45] Ideal Vision: Owning 5 Companies for Impact

[31:20] First Step: Launching Face-to-Faith Program

[34:00] Financial Freedom Strategies

[37:15] Feedback on Curiosity and Network

[40:00] Commitments and Closing Prayer

[42:30] Episode Wrap-Up

Notable Quotes

[05:20] "I think ultimately where I'm gonna go, and that challenge is setting ourselves up for that, and getting ready to make the jump, and. then fully immerse ourselves into that new season." - Jonathan Witt

[08:10] "When you think of their name, you think of who they represent orwhat they do, and that's because they've emerged so perfectly together. And ultimately that's what I want for us, for myself, for my family." -Jonathan Witt

[11:00] "Our focus still needs to be with them, but where we have a littlemore margin to focus on this mission." - Jonathan Witt

[22:00] "The racket is that the front of house way that I represent to myself and to everyone else is that this is gonna get better... But in the back room, what really goes on is this is the never ending cycle." - Jeff Gerhardt

[28:45] "Ideally that's where I would love to get to one day would be able to utilize companies and resources and ways to make ministry impacts, kingdom impacts around the world." - Jonathan Witt

[37:15] "Could it be that what you need most right now to get the financial freedom is just to stay in that curiosity because your network is already super strong." - Jeff Gerhardt

Our Guest

Jonathan Witt is a high-octane staff aeronautical engineer at Archer Aviation, pioneering vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air nobility. With over a decade in aviation, his journey includes advancing VTOL tech at Over air and leading composite and additive manufacturing at Lockheed Martin. Jonathan lives in Fort Worth with his wife Allie and their two young daughters, focusing on integrating family, career, and faith for purposeful living.

Resources & Links

Jonathan Witt

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-witt-19798a108/

https://archer.com/

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

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

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources & Links

Life Balance Assessment - https://lba.priorityliving.org/ Leveraging Success Podcast-https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

#KingdomEntrepreneur #ChristianDad #FaithAndWork #FinancialFreedom #GodlyAmbition #GospelPatrons #ChristianMen #PurposeDrivenLife #ArcherAviation #LeveragingSuccess

What does it take for a marriage to not just survive, but thrive over decades while pursuing meaningful work and kingdom impact? In this episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Marcus Sun, co-owner of Ren Athletics, to explore how couples can deepen intimacy, strengthen their family, and grow together in faith.

Marcus and his wife Kelly reflect on 15 years of marriage, sharing how they navigate career changes, parenting, and spiritual growth while intentionally building a relationship that evolves over time. Jeff and Marcus dive into practical strategies for moving from a functional partnership to an intimate union, including tools to communicate the “last 2%”—the hidden thoughts and feelings that unlock relational depth.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to cultivate a thriving marriage, impactful family life, and a faith-centered approach to leadership.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Episode Intro & Guest Setup

[01:20] The 15-Year Marriage Reflection

[03:10] Goal #1: From Functional Partnership to Intimate Union

[05:00] Jeff’s Framework: The “Last 2%” of True Intimacy

[07:25] Understanding Assumptions & Spiritual Warfare

[09:00] The Mutual Learning Tool

[12:40] Marcus’ Vision for the Next 15 Years

[15:10] Legacy & Spiritual Impact

[17:00] Goal #2: The Unrepeatable 15-Year Window with the Kids

[18:45] Goal #3: Preparing for Peak Contribution Years

[20:30] Practical Tools for Intimacy & Alignment

[22:10] Final Encouragements & Prayer Posture

[23:30] Closing Notes & Episode Wrap-Up

Notable Quotes

“Intimacy is how much of a hidden life do I have versus how much of an exposed life I have.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“The last 2% is where real vulnerability allows for growth and deeper connection.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“Our first 15 years were about building a foundation; now we want relational closeness that can’t be shared with everyone.” – Marcus Sun

“Action breeds momentum. Weekly, I slow down and listen to what God is prompting in my heart to share with Kelly.” – Marcus Sun

“Marriage intimacy is not just physical—it’s emotional, spiritual, and mental connection that grows over time.” – Jeff Gerhardt

“We want to be agents of hope, showing God’s faithfulness through our marriage, family, and ministry.” – Marcus Sun

Our Guest

Marcus Sun is co-owner of Ren Athletics, a brand specializing in volleyball and athletic gear. Married to Kelly for 15 years, he is passionate about faith-driven family leadership, relational intimacy, and creating multi-generational impact. Marcus focuses on integrating professional success with meaningful family and kingdom influence.

Resources & Links

Marcus Sun

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-sun-13ab9b50/

https://renathletics.com/

Jeff Gerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

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

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

Resources

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

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

Hearing God by Dallas Willard

What happens when a successful entrepreneur realizes that business achievements aren’t the only measure of a life well-lived? In this episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with his good friend Trey Sheneman, founder of Herald and author of The Compass Method, to discuss how to make major life and business decisions while keeping family, freedom, and faith at the center.

Trey shares his journey of building a thriving company, navigating opportunities from private equity groups, and balancing work with family responsibilities. Jeff introduces his “Five Column Decision Framework”—Money, Family, Freedom, Passion, and Kingdom —to help evaluate choices that truly matter.

From homeschooling and family priorities to launching a book and guiding a business with impact, Trey opens up about aligning life, work, and kingdom principles. This episode is packed with insights for anyone striving for success that lasts beyond the scoreboard.

[00:00] Intro

[01:12] Meet Trey Sheneman

[02:45] Bear’s 5-year health journey

[07:38] Diagnosis & new season

[11:30] The private equity offer

[15:05] The 5 Columns: Money, Family, Freedom, Passion, Kingdom

[19:35] Why Freedom is the real decider

[24:50] The size lie most entrepreneurs believe

[29:12] Trey’s next-step commitment

[30:34] Closing thoughts – Don’t get opportunity suckered!

Our Guest

Trey Sheneman is the founder of Herald and author of The Compass Method. A faith-driven entrepreneur, he helps leaders and founders grow revenue, scale businesses, and create lasting impact—all while staying true to their values. He also hosts the 10-Minute Masterclass podcast, sharing practical insights on marketing, sales, and leadership.

Resources & Links

Trey Sheneman

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

https://www.weareherald.co/

Jeff Gerhardt

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

https://x.com/jeffgerhardt

https://priorityliving.org/

Resources

https://jeffgerhardt.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Quarterly-Portfolio.pdf

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

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

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