What would you do if millions of dollars were on the line and the entire world was watching?

In this episode, Blake sits down with Cory Sims, competitor #191 and a finisher in MrBeast’s Beast Games, to talk about what it was really like competing in one of the largest competition shows ever created.

But this conversation goes far deeper than reality TV.

Cory shares how he approached the competition with faith, honesty, and integrity, even when the pressure and incentives to compromise were massive.

The two also dive into deeper topics like:

• Why corruption often starts with small compromises
• The difference between reputation and true character
• Why integrity becomes harder as success grows
• The role of faith in leadership
• The importance of fathers and strong families

This episode is about more than Beast Games. It’s about what it means to live with character when the stakes are high.

In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, Blake sits down with Corey Holman to unpack one of the biggest challenges nonprofits face: communicating their mission clearly and consistently.

Why do so many nonprofits struggle to explain what they actually do? Why do numbers and statistics often fail to move donors? And how can short-form video content transform the way organizations connect with their communities?

Using principles from the book Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, Blake and Corey break down:

• Why owning your “why” matters more than listing services

• The difference between persuasion and manipulation

• Why most nonprofits suffer from inconsistency

• How to use short-form content strategically (not as vanity metrics)

• The power of testimonials and storytelling over statistics

• How to attach identity to giving

• Why collaboration is the future for small nonprofits

This episode is for nonprofit leaders, executive directors, marketing directors, board members, and anyone who wants their organization to stop being the best-kept secret in their community.

Ryan Lanier’s story is a powerful federal prison testimony about fatherlessness, faith, and redemption. After losing his father at 15, Ryan carried a silent weight that shaped his understanding of masculinity, control, and strength. That unresolved grief ultimately contributed to decisions that led to a 106-month federal prison sentence.

But prison became the place where everything changed.

Through brotherhood, Bible study, and the influence of Chuck Colson and Prison Fellowship, Ryan encountered a new definition of biblical manhood and discovered how fatherlessness fuels incarceration, addiction, and recidivism.

This episode explores:

• The spiritual turning point inside prison

• Why most prison ministries fail after release

• The connection between fatherlessness and crime

• What nonprofits can do to reduce recidivism

• Why serving others is often found in “the interruption”

• The difference between cultural success and biblical success

If you're passionate about prison reform, Christian nonprofit work, addiction recovery, or restoring the family unit, this conversation is for you.

00:00 – Introduction: Rock Bottom & Federal Prison
01:12 – The Track Moment: Surrendering to God
04:10 – Transit Prisons & Survival Mode
07:14 – Losing His Father at 15
12:16 – Defining Manhood Without a Father
13:35 – The Prison Bible Study Invitation
16:14 – Preaching Inside Federal Prison
18:16 – The Fatherlessness Epidemic in Prison
21:38 – Biblical Success vs Worldly Success
25:49 – Serving 106 Months (And Lessons Learned)
27:23 – Discovering Prison Fellowship & Chuck Colson
30:45 – Why Prison Ministry Falls Short After Release
32:20 – The 85% Recidivism Problem
34:51 – Seeing People as Human Again
40:12 – “Your Real Work Is in the Interruption”
42:23 – Advice for Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations
44:14 – Faith, Vision & Provision
48:06 – The Power of Acting on Scripture
51:39 – How to Connect with Ryan

How do you raise $61,000 in 21 days for a women’s sober living home?In this episode, Tiffany from Motif shares the real story behind launching a women’s recovery house in Albany — including failing inspection, facing a $57,000 sprinkler system requirement, getting denied for grants, and ultimately seeing $72,000 come in within weeks.This is a powerful conversation about:How to start a sober living homeWomen’s addiction recovery housingFaith-based nonprofit fundraisingRaising money for a nonprofitChristian leadership and obedienceThe power of community supportWhy volunteering time is often more valuable than donating moneyMotif is building a Christ-centered women’s sober living home and partnering with local treatment centers, churches, and the recovery community to create real change.If you're interested in:✔ Starting a nonprofit✔ Opening a recovery house✔ Faith-driven entrepreneurship✔ Addiction recovery ministry✔ Nonprofit fundraising strategiesThis episode will inspire and equip you.#SoberLiving #WomensRecovery #AddictionRecovery #NonprofitLeadership #FaithBasedNonprofit #FundraisingStory #RecoveryMinistry #christianentrepreneurship 00:00 – Introduction & Marcus Aurelius quote02:00 – Community support, wish list success04:00 – Failing inspection & $57,000 sprinkler requirement05:30 – Grant denials and loan considerations07:00 – The 10% decision10:00 – 21 days of prayer commitment14:00 – $25,000 donation call15:00 – $61,000 raised in under 3 weeks18:00 – The value of volunteering time20:30 – Starting from nothing22:00 – Ongoing needs (floors, appliances, insurance)26:00 – Encouragement for other nonprofits

What CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) actually does in the foster care system

Why CASA volunteers are sworn in by a juvenile court judge

How unbiased advocacy changes court outcomes for children

The difference between “bad behavior” and unaddressed trauma

Charlene’s personal journey from CASA volunteer to Executive Director

A powerful full-circle story of a foster youth who became a national advocate

Why “normalcy” is one of the most overlooked needs in foster care

How foster care impacts education, identity, and long-term outcomes

The role consistent adult support plays in breaking generational cycles

How people can get involved—even if working directly with kids isn’t their thing

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Episode Focus:
Planting a Christian church in Thailand, obedience to calling, and the unseen cost of faith-led pursuit.

Answering a calling that leads far outside comfort and familiarity

The cultural reality of sharing Christianity in a predominantly Buddhist nation

The difference between obedience and outcomes

Church planting as slow, relational work—not instant growth

Raising a family while living on mission

Redefining success when metrics don’t tell the full story

Faithfulness in seasons where fruit isn’t immediately visible

Calling often requires movement before clarity

Cultural sensitivity and patience matter more than strategy alone

True impact is usually invisible before it’s visible

Obedience is costly—but compromise costs more

The pursuit of faith is rarely comfortable, but it is deeply formative

The moment the Kenway family knew Thailand was the place

Early challenges and cultural misunderstandings

Learning to build trust before building a church

Navigating doubt, pressure, and responsibility as a family on mission

Signs of growth that didn’t show up in numbers

Church leaders and ministry teams

Missionaries and faith-based entrepreneurs

Creatives, founders, and anyone wrestling with a calling

Listeners interested in global faith, culture, and purpose-driven work

Where in your life are you waiting for certainty before obedience?

What would faithfulness look like if success wasn’t measurable?

What pursuit is costing you comfort—but shaping you most?

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What if the reason you can’t find what you’re looking for…
is because you’re meant to build it?

In this episode, we dive into the powerful story behind You Are Beautiful, a faith-based mentorship program serving young women ages 11–17 (and now expanding to 18+). What started as a mother searching for help for her emotionally struggling daughter became a movement rooted in obedience, testimony, and community.

We talk about:

Imposter syndrome and obedience

Why mentorship matters most in adolescence

Mental health, faith, and identity

How one “yes” can change generations

Creating safe spaces for young women to heal and grow

If you’re a parent, mentor, nonprofit leader, or someone wrestling with a calling that feels bigger than you—this episode is for you.

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00:00 – Introduction & the power of “one”
02:30 – The personal story behind the mentorship vision
05:40 – Searching for help and finding nothing
08:15 – “You can’t find it because you’re meant to create it”
11:40 – Imposter syndrome and obedience
15:00 – The first conference and early impact
18:30 – Mental health, faith, and creating safe spaces
22:45 – Why ages 11–17 matter most
26:30 – Testimonies and real transformation
30:15 – One person can change a life
33:45 – How people can support and get involved
36:45 – Final encouragement for anyone struggling

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Guest: Diane Rogers
Organization: Liberty House
Location Served: 17 counties in Southwest Georgia

About This Episode
Liberty House is a state-certified domestic violence program providing shelter, advocacy, counseling, and education to victims and their children. In this episode, Diane Rogers explains what domestic violence really looks like, how control shows up in relationships, and how Liberty House walks alongside victims as they seek safety.

Topics Covered

What defines domestic violence

Physical vs emotional, psychological, and financial abuse

Why victims often stay — and why shame doesn’t help

What happens when someone calls the crisis line

Emergency shelter and outreach services

Helping children and families rebuild stability

Teaching youth about emotional intelligence and healthy relationships

Common misconceptions about who domestic violence affects

Get Help or Get Involved

Website: libertyhouseofalbany.com

Crisis Line (24/7): (229) 439-7065

Administrative Office: (229) 439-7094

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Guest: Ty – Cities of Refuge Ministries
Organization: Cities of Refuge (COR) Ministries
Focus: Holistic health, nutrition, walking, family empowerment, nonprofit ministry

Key Topics Covered:

What Cities of Refuge Ministries does and why it was founded

Holistic living: nutrition, movement, and spiritual grounding

Walking as a foundational health practice

Weight loss, perimenopause, and hormone health through lifestyle changes

Weighted walking and aerobic (Zone 2) fitness benefits

Community education: schools, families, and food awareness

How nonprofit and for-profit arms work together to serve families

How to get involved, donate, or receive services

Resources Mentioned:

Black Cohosh (for women’s hormone health)

Weighted vests / ankle weights

Walking 30–45 minutes, 3–4x per week

Connect with Cities of Refuge:

Website: corministries.org

Instagram: @corministries

Phone: (229) 234-0752

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Episode Notes (Bullet Format)

• Introduction to Radio Relief nonprofit
• Founded to support disaster-level communication failures
• Designed for hurricanes, infrastructure collapse, and grid failure
• Goal: standardized, easy-to-deploy radio kits
• 90-second setup time for emergency communication
• Pre-programmed radios for visiting operators
• Eight Kenwood radios acquired and donated
• Go-box design:
• Pelican / Apache-style cases
• Batteries
• Antennas
• Clear setup diagrams
• Roll-up antennas (J-Pole / Slim Jim style)
• What “ham radio” actually is
• Why ham radio is non-commercial and nonprofit by design
• Why cell towers and emergency radio systems fail
• Simplex communication with battery + antenna
• Coordination with:
• Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)
• Georgia Emergency Management (via OPSCOM)
• Role during non-catastrophic overload events (ex: 9/11-style congestion)
• Health and welfare messaging from shelters
• Use of Starlink alongside analog radio
• Why keeping systems simple matters in emergencies
• How individuals can get started in emergency communication
• Licensing levels explained
• Call to action: operators matter more than equipment

00:00 – 00:38
Introduction to Radio Relief & mission

00:38 – 01:15
Rapid-deployment radio systems explained

01:15 – 01:33
Pre-programmed radios for outside operators

01:33 – 02:24
Equipment acquisition & go-box design

02:24 – 03:01
What ham radio is and why it exists

03:01 – 03:36
Why cell and emergency systems fail

03:36 – 04:12
Battery-powered communication in disasters

04:12 – 04:38
Coordination with ARES and OPSCOM

04:38 – 05:18
Infrastructure failure scenarios explained

05:18 – 05:47
Health & welfare messaging use cases

05:47 – 06:07
Starlink integration vs analog radio

06:07 – 06:32
Why simplicity wins in emergencies

06:32 – 07:11
How individuals can get started

07:11 – 07:31
Licensing levels explained

07:31 – 08:01
Final call to action & closing

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