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Can technology be used to strengthen people instead of keeping them addicted, divided, and endlessly scrolling?

Kurt sits down with Ryan Collins, author of The God of Tech and Chief Revenue Officer at Up, to discuss the intersection of faith, technology, artificial intelligence, social media, and business. Ryan shares the vision behind Up, a social video platform designed around positive, wholesome content, and explains why he believes technology itself is a tool whose impact depends on who controls it and what values guide its use.

They explore how modern social media algorithms can reward outrage, sensationalism, and addictive behavior, and why Ryan believes healthier technology should give users more control over what they see. He also discusses Up’s approach to creator standards, content filtering, mental health reminders, and encouraging people to spend less time scrolling rather than maximizing time on the platform.

The conversation then turns to artificial intelligence. Ryan shares both his enthusiasm and caution around AI, describing it as a powerful research tool while warning against allowing it to replace human creativity, ingenuity, relationships, and discernment. Kurt and Ryan also discuss using AI for Bible study, the importance of verifying sources, AI hallucinations, and why transparency matters when businesses use AI-generated work.

Ryan also tells the story behind The God of Tech, from founding Bethel School of Technology to discovering the role Christian scientists such as James Clerk Maxwell played in the foundations of modern technology. He explains why he believes Christians should not retreat from technology but instead actively participate in building products, businesses, and innovations shaped by their faith and values.

The conversation closes with Ryan’s thoughts on faith in the marketplace, the growing spiritual curiosity he sees among younger generations, family, legacy, and why he ultimately measures success by the people he has loved and helped along the way.

Key Takeaways

00:00 Why Technology Can Go Wrong

00:26 Meet Ryan Collins

01:39 Building a Healthier Social Platform

05:17 Technology Is a Tool

06:19 The Cost of Doom Scrolling

09:31 Creating Better Social Media Habits

13:23 Giving Users Algorithm Control

15:57 How Christians Should Think About AI

19:18 What AI Should Never Replace

21:31 Using AI for Bible Study

26:53 The Story Behind The God of Tech

29:39 The Christian Roots of Modern Technology

33:05 Why Believers Should Engage With Tech

38:52 Faith in the Marketplace

42:53 Ryan’s Definition of Legacy

Resources

Ryan Collins

https://ryancollins.info/

The God of Tech: Modern Technology, Its Divine Origin, and Activating the Next Great Movement of God Through Spirit-Led Innovation

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXMKQXS6

Up – Positive Social Video Platform

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=up.app&hl=en

Bethel School of Technology

https://www.linkedin.com/school/bethel-school-of-technology/

94x Daily Devotional

https://regent-bank-daily-devotionals.simplecast.com/

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What if the biggest threats to freedom are not coming through conventional war, but through economic pressure, political influence, technology, information, and long-term strategic disruption?

Kurt sits down with Casey Fleming, CEO of BlackOps Partners and author of The Red Tsunami: The Silent Storm Killing Your Freedom, to discuss Fleming’s view that the United States and other free societies are facing what he describes as “unrestricted warfare.”

Fleming explains how he connects economic espionage, influence operations, technology, and strategic risk into a broader framework for understanding modern geopolitical threats.

They also discuss the origins of the unrestricted warfare concept, the role Fleming believes the Chinese Communist Party plays in global competition, the importance of civic participation, and practical steps he recommends for individuals who want to protect their economic and political independence.

Fleming also shares his background in technology, consulting, intelligence, and strategic risk, including his work with BlackOps Partners.

The conversation closes with Fleming’s thoughts on legacy, preserving constitutional freedoms, mentoring younger generations, and the Freedom Forever initiative.

Key Takeaways

00:00 The “Sunset of Freedom” Warning

00:26 Meet Casey Fleming

01:13 The Thesis of The Red Tsunami

02:49 What Is Unrestricted Warfare?

04:14 Why Fleming Says the Threat Is Accelerating

07:07 Inform, Unite, and Take Action

08:49 China, Russia, Iran, and Global Competition

12:38 Free Speech and Political Influence

14:46 What Individuals Can Do

16:12 Economic Choices and Foreign Influence

21:56 The Freedom Forever Movement

23:24 Socialism, Marxism, and Political Risk

26:56 Inside BlackOps Partners

27:19 From IBM and Deloitte to Counterintelligence

30:08 Strategic Risk for Business Leaders

33:35 Casey’s Definition of Legacy

36:19 Mentoring the Next Generation

37:30 How to Learn More

39:04 Where to Find The Red Tsunami

Resources

The Red Tsunami

https://theredtsunami.com/

The Red Tsunami – Book Options

https://theredtsunami.com/products-list

The Red Tsunami – Acclaim & Endorsements

https://theredtsunami.com/acclaim

BlackOps Partners

https://blackopspartners.com/

Casey Fleming on LinkedIn

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

Freedom Forever

https://freedomforever.global/

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What if avoiding conversations about risk is actually creating more risk for your business, team, or mission?

Kristen Luidhardt sits down with strategic advisor, speaker, and author Susan Schram to explore why faith and risk are not opposites, and why courageous leaders need to make space for honest conversations about uncertainty.

Susan brings decades of experience leading global initiatives at companies including IBM and Nokia, and now works through Go to Market Impact with CEOs, boards, investors, nonprofits, and faith-based leaders to pressure-test important ideas before they stall or fail.

She explains why faith does not eliminate risk, but instead reframes how leaders approach it. She shares how underestimating the “people side” of risk can derail even strong strategies, why teams often avoid difficult conversations, and how leaders can build greater trust by openly discussing what might go wrong before problems surface.

They also unpack Susan’s six principles for pressure-testing a big idea, including clarifying why and why now, validating why you, identifying who must act, challenging assumptions, planning for multiple scenarios, and developing leaders who can adapt when circumstances change.

Susan also shares a practical “pre-mortem” exercise leaders can use to uncover hidden risks before launching an initiative.

Key Takeaways

00:00 Why Not Talking About Risk Is Risky

00:36 Meet Susan Schram

02:05 Faith and Risk Belong Together

03:32 Why God Calls Us to Plan

05:46 Why Big Ideas Stall

07:09 The People Side of Risk

08:33 Why Teams Avoid Risk Conversations

11:03 Learning From a Failed Product Launch

14:14 Courageous Leaders Talk About Risk

16:14 Pressure-Testing High-Stakes Initiatives

17:59 Susan’s Six Risk Principles

20:56 Challenge Your Assumptions

22:22 Ask “What If?” Before Launching

25:17 When Success Creates New Risk

28:17 Building Resilience Through Scenario Planning

30:03 How to Start the Risk Conversation

32:43 Fast Track Your Big Idea

33:43 The Pre-Mortem Exercise

35:35 What a Life Well Lived Looks Like

36:37 Using AI to Process Difficult Moments

39:04 Who Susan Helps

40:34 Protecting Your Next Big Idea

Resources

Fast Track Your Big Idea

https://gotomarketimpact.com/book/

Go to Market Impact

https://gotomarketimpact.com/

U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce

https://uschristianchamber.com/

Liberty Builders Exchange

https://business.uschristianchamber.com/events/Details/liberty-builders-exchange-dinner-at-swc-2026-1700626?sourceTypeId=Hub

Susan Schramm's Risk System for Impact

https://gotomarketimpact.com/about-us/

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What if the way you introduce yourself is actually making people less interested in what you do?

Kurt Luidhardt sits down with clarity consultant, author, and entrepreneur Steve Woodruff to explore why traditional elevator pitches fall flat and how a simple, memorable message can open the door to better conversations, referrals, and opportunities. Steve shares his Memory Dart approach, the curse of knowledge, and why trying to say too much is one of the biggest communication mistakes entrepreneurs make.

They also discuss discovering your unique identity, using clarity to make better business and career decisions, the power of words in marriage and relationships, Steve’s work with entrepreneurs, and why his focus has shifted from building his own success to helping the next generation succeed.

Key Takeaways

00:00 Why the Elevator Pitch Is Dead

00:43 Meet the King of Clarity, Steve Woodruff

04:26 The Memory Dart Approach to Introductions

06:44 Going Deeper with a Clarity Makeover

08:23 The Curse of Knowledge and Why We Say Too Much

11:09 How Great Communicators Make Ideas Memorable

12:50 How Clarity Can Change a Career

15:09 Steve’s Journey to Becoming a Clarity Consultant

18:35 Why Clarity Makes It Easier to Say No

21:04 The Power of Words in Marriage and Relationships

28:57 Helping Entrepreneurs Clarify Their Message

31:06 Clarity Wins and The Point

33:33 Shifting from Success to Legacy

35:30 What a Life Well Lived Looks Like

39:02 Who Steve Helps and How to Connect

Resources

Steve’s website

https://www.stevewoodruff.com/ stevewoodruff.com

Clarity Wins

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732857105 amazon.com

The Point

https://orderthepoint.carrd.co/ orderthepoint.carrd.co

Nashville Entrepreneur Center

https://www.ec.co/ LinkedIn

Steve Woodruff on LinkedIn

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

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What if your biggest business advantage is a story you have not learned how to tell yet?

Kurt Luidhardt sits down with former television reporter and story strategist Molly Gomez to explore how founders and leaders can turn their lived experience into a powerful business asset.

Molly breaks down her Seven Story System, explains why trust matters more than ever in the age of AI, and shares how authentic storytelling can build buyer confidence before the sales call even begins.

They also discuss faith, overcoming fear and self doubt, Molly’s journey from television news to entrepreneurship, and learning to trust God through seasons of uncertainty and change.

Key Takeaways

00:00 How Molly Knew She Had Found Her Husband

00:41 Meet Story Strategist Molly Gomez

01:18 Why Most Businesses Have a Story Problem

03:23 You Do Not Need Trauma to Have a Powerful Story

05:18 Overcoming the Fear of Other People’s Opinions

06:41 How Storytelling Can Transform a Business

09:24 Breaking Down the Seven Story System

12:25 Why Trust Matters More in the Age of AI

15:41 From Television Reporter to Entrepreneur

20:17 Why Women Struggle to Own Their Stories

23:38 How Faith Changed Molly’s Approach to Marriage

29:52 Trusting God Through Uncertainty and Change

33:42 Turning Your Past Into a Strategic Asset

36:19 The Legacy of Helping People Heal Their Voice

39:21 Why Your Story Is the Strategy

Resources

Molly on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-gomez/

Seven Story System

https://seven-story-system.signaturestoryco.com/

Signature Story Co

https://www.signaturestoryco.com/

Language of Dominion

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QX89LP

Blueprints of Dominion

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH6VZH78

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What does it take to recognize great talent before the rest of the world sees it?

In this conversation, Kurt Luidhardt sits down with legendary music executive, producer, and entrepreneur Michael Blanton, whose career has helped shape Christian music through his work with artists including Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Rich Mullins.

Michael shares the stories behind Age to Age, “Friends,” “Awesome God,” and Amy Grant’s crossover success with Heart in Motion. He also explains how the same instincts he used to develop artists now help businesses discover their unique value, strengthen their brands, and reach new audiences.

The conversation also explores faith, family, changing technology, AI, and Michael’s involvement with the Music Bible, an ambitious project turning Scripture into music verse by verse.

Key Takeaways

00:00 Creating the First Music Bible With AI

00:35 Meet Michael Blanton

01:50 How Michael Helped Develop Amy Grant’s Career

05:28 The Album That Changed Everything for Amy Grant

07:09 Discovering Michael W. Smith and the Story Behind “Friends”

10:14 Rich Mullins and the Story Behind “Awesome God”

11:49 What Michael Looks for When Discovering Talent

13:26 Turning a Struggling Artist Into a Pop Success

15:40 Pursuing Entertainment Without Compromising Faith

17:13 Taking Amy Grant Into Mainstream Pop Music

17:49 How Heart in Motion Became a Breakthrough Album

23:40 Applying Music Industry Lessons to Business and Branding

25:13 Helping an Established Radio Brand Embrace Podcasting

26:17 Finding and Naming a Business’s “Secret Sauce”

28:54 How Michael Found His Way Into the Music Industry

31:28 How the Music Industry Has Changed for Independent Artists

34:11 Why Businesses Often Get Too Close to Their Own Brand

37:06 Why Family Became Michael’s Definition of Success

38:53 The Daily Faith Practice That Keeps Michael Grounded

54:29 Michael’s Next Chapter With Blanton Entertainment and the Music Bible

Resources

Blanton Entertainment

https://blantonentertainment.com

The Music Bible

https://www.themusicbible.org

Word Records

https://www.curb.com/word-records/

Reunion Records

https://www.providentlabelgroup.com

Amy Grant

https://www.amygrant.com

Michael W. Smith

https://michaelwsmith.com

Rich Mullins

https://www.richmullins.com

Age to Age – Amy Grant

https://music.apple.com/us/album/age-to-age/727497027

Heart in Motion – Amy Grant

https://shop.amygrant.com/products/heart-in-motion-30th-anniversary-double-disc-cd

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In this conversation, Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt talk with Dusty Holcomb, founder of Arcus Group, leadership advisor, former CEO, and host of the Leadership Unlock podcast. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Dusty shares how AI is reshaping business, leadership, and the future of competitive advantage.

Dusty argues that AI itself is not the biggest challenge—leadership is. As new tools become more accessible, organizations must learn how to use them strategically rather than simply chase the latest trends.

He introduces the idea of extracting "signal from noise," helping leaders focus on meaningful opportunities instead of endless distractions.

The conversation explores why AI will not replace great leaders but instead amplify their strengths—or expose their weaknesses. As excellence becomes easier to achieve, Dusty believes the real differentiators will be uniquely human qualities such as judgment, trust, relationships, and the ability to connect seemingly unrelated ideas.

Beyond AI, Dusty reflects on his leadership journey, lessons from servant leadership, the decision to leave the CEO role and launch Arcus Group, and how faith has shaped his approach to calling and decision-making.

If you're trying to understand how AI will impact your organization, your leadership, or your future opportunities, this conversation offers practical insights and a thoughtful reminder that the most valuable advantage may still be the human one.

Key Takeaways

00:00 AI, Leadership & Signal From Noise

00:47 Meet Dusty Holcomb

04:22 The AI Questions Every CEO Is Asking

08:02 Leading AI Like a Team Member

15:53 Will AI Replace Experts?

19:24 New Opportunities Created by AI

20:31 AI Will Amplify or Expose Leaders

23:09 Finding Competitive Advantages

30:19 When Excellence Becomes the Baseline

31:42 The Human Advantage

37:56 Dusty's Leadership Journey

40:10 Leaving the CEO Role

41:26 Hearing God's Direction

45:58 Clarity, Alignment & Execution

49:38 Defining a Life Well Lived

52:50 Helping Leaders Navigate Change

Resources

Arcqus Group

https://arcqusgroup.com/

Leadership Unlocked Podcast

https://arcqusgroup.com/podcast/

LinkedIn

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

Rules of Engagement Leadership Framework

https://myrulesofengagement.com/

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What if the biggest thing holding back your nonprofit fundraising isn't a lack of money, but the way you're thinking about your donors?

In this conversation, Kurt Luidhardt talks with nonprofit fundraising and marketing strategist Paul Bigham about how organizations can raise more money by shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset and building stronger relationships with the people who support their mission.

Paul has helped organizations raise more than $3.2 billion and explains why successful fundraising starts by making the donor the focus of your message.

Paul shares the story of helping a nonprofit grow from 17,500 active donors and a $5 million annual budget to 500,000 active donors and a $126 million budget.

He explains why organizations need systems for attracting, nurturing, appreciating, and retaining donors instead of only communicating when they need money.

The conversation also explores the continued power of direct mail. Paul shares an example where the same donor audience generated $15 million online compared with $80 million through direct mail over the same six month period.

He explains why digital and direct mail should work together, why attribution can be misleading, and why organizations shouldn't decide on behalf of donors when they've heard from them enough.

Paul also reflects on his unconventional path into nonprofit fundraising, including the layoff that ultimately led to three new clients and became a turning point in his career.

He discusses mentorship, faith, relationship capital, teaching the next generation of marketers, and why flexibility will become increasingly important as fundraising and communication continue to evolve.

Paul closes by sharing his desire to leave a legacy for future generations and his belief that fundraising can help organizations feed the hungry, house the homeless, clothe the naked, heal the sick, and serve causes that matter.

Key Takeaways

00:00 The Layoff That Changed Everything

00:25 Meet Paul Bigham

01:44 Scarcity vs Abundance in Fundraising

02:39 Make Fundraising About the Donor

03:04 Four Ways to Improve the Bottom Line

04:44 Building Sustainable Donor Growth

06:18 Why You Need Proof of Concept

07:16 Growing From 17,500 to 500,000 Donors

08:58 Why Direct Mail Still Works

10:17 $15 Million Online vs $80 Million in Mail

11:20 Building the Right Fundraising Cadence

14:49 Why Donor Relationships Matter

16:15 Making Direct Mail and Digital Work Together

19:09 Don't Say No for Your Donors

21:39 Paul's Path Into Nonprofit Fundraising

27:00 The Turning Point in Paul's Business

30:04 Mentors and Relationship Capital

32:46 Faith When the Path Isn't Clear

34:15 Why Paul Teaches Marketing

36:18 Preparing for the Future of Fundraising

38:35 The Castle Roads Philosophy

40:17 Building a Legacy for Future Generations

41:34 Understanding the Marketing of Hate

42:50 How Paul Helps Nonprofits Grow

Resources

Bigham Nonprofit Advisors

https://www.bighamagency.com/

Bigham Agency

https://www.bighamagency.com/

Paul's Fundraising Newsletter

https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/castle-roads-7450910196572504065/

Castle Roads

https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/castle-roads-7450910196572504065/

Southern Methodist University

https://www.smu.edu/

University of Texas at Dallas

https://www.utdallas.edu/

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In this conversation, Kurt Luidhardt talks with Ben Spell, co-founder of Good Ranchers, an American meat company that began with a calling he never expected.

For years, Ben served in full-time ministry as a worship leader and producer at one of Houston's largest churches.

But after becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of transparency in the American food system, he found himself repeatedly saying, "Somebody should do something about this." Eventually, he believes God gave him a simple answer: "You do it."

What followed was a leap of faith. With little experience in the industry, Ben and his wife launched Good Ranchers with a mission to connect American families to American farms.

What started with selling meat from trucks eventually grew into a nationwide direct-to-consumer business.

Ben also reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic changed his perspective on business. After donating truckloads of food to families in need, he realized that business could be ministry—serving people, creating jobs, and meeting practical needs in meaningful ways.

The conversation explores faith, entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the courage to act when the outcome is uncertain.

Ben shares why fear keeps many people from pursuing opportunities and why some of life's biggest breakthroughs begin with a simple step of obedience.

If you've ever felt called to do something beyond your experience or comfort zone, Ben's story is a powerful reminder that faith often grows when you're willing to take the first step.

00:42 Introducing Ben Spell and Good Ranchers

04:12 From Worship Leader to Full-Time Ministry

05:33 The Parking Lot Moment That Changed Everything

06:36 "Somebody Should Do Something About This"

07:50 "I Heard the Voice of the Lord: You Do It"

09:42 Going All-In and Moving Online

10:36 Why Food Transparency Matters

11:46 Connecting American Families to American Farms

15:12 Taking the Leap Into Entrepreneurship

17:27 The "Burn the Boats" Decision

18:42 Sitting With CEOs, Team Owners, and Industry Leaders

19:07 Why Fear Keeps People Stuck

20:49 From Ministry to Business Leadership

21:48 Giving Away Truckloads of Food During COVID

22:57 What Ministry Really Means

23:44 Realizing Business Can Be Ministry

23:55 Growing the Brand Through IndyCar and Media

32:52 Quality, Convenience, and Serving Families

41:59 Faith, Entrepreneurship, and Long-Term Impact

40:53 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More

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What if the fastest way to grow your business isn't finding more customers, but getting more value from the customers and assets you already have?

In this conversation, Kurt Luidhardt talks with business growth strategist and keynote speaker Carl Gould about practical ways entrepreneurs can generate more revenue by rethinking pricing, creating premium offers, and understanding what their best customers truly value.

Carl explains why many business owners are emotionally attached to their pricing and how an “obnoxious offer” can give passionate customers a reason to willingly pay more.

Carl shares the story of a bar exam tutoring company that transformed a $3,000 service into $25,000, $45,000, and eventually $75,000 premium offers by adding stronger guarantees and greater access to its master tutor.

He explains why bold guarantees are often less risky than business owners assume and why value should drive pricing more than cost plus a markup.

The conversation also explores Carl's path from starting a landscaping business after leaving college to working with Tony Robbins and coaching businesses around the world.

Carl breaks down the framework from his book The Anatomy of a Comeback, explaining the four stages of moving through adversity: break in, breakthrough, breakout, and break away.

He shares why meaningful change requires taking inventory, making a radical shift, building a plan that makes success more likely, and being willing to say no to people and habits that pull you away from your goals.

Carl closes by reflecting on entrepreneurship, legacy, helping others reach their potential, and building a sustainable, profitable business that supports the life you actually want to live.

00:00 How a $3,000 Service Became a $25,000 Offer

00:34 Meet Carl Gould

02:02 Optimize What Your Business Already Has

02:23 Why Most Business Owners Undercharge

03:46 Creating an “Obnoxious Offer”

05:22 What Premium Customers Are Willing to Pay For

08:07 How to Know When You Can Raise Your Prices

10:56 Turning a $3,000 Service Into a $75,000 Offer

14:31 Why Bold Guarantees Aren't as Risky as You Think

15:24 How Carl Became an Entrepreneur

17:28 Working With Tony Robbins

22:22 Turning Adversity Into a Comeback

24:30 The Four Stages of a Comeback

27:47 Building a Plan That Makes Success Inevitable

29:00 Why Success Requires Saying No

31:00 Why Entrepreneurship Can Feel Lonely

33:23 Lessons From Coaching 150,000 Businesses

36:19 What Makes a Life Well Lived

37:46 Carl's Current Rabbit Holes

39:33 How to Connect With Carl

RESOURCES

● Carl Gould Official Website
https://carlgould.com/

● 7 Stage Advisors
https://7stageadvisors.com/

● Carl Gould on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlgould

● The Anatomy of a Comeback by Carl Gould and Chuck Getchell
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692144145

● The Obnoxious Offer by Carl Gould
https://carlgould.com/obnoxious-offer-book

● Tony Robbins: Unleash the Power Within
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within

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