This is Part Two of my conversation with my good friend, Brian Owens.  After more than 20 years in corporate leadership, most recently at Amazon, Brian made the decision to retire and step away from that chapter of his life.  Today, we talk about that transition—what led to it, what he’s learned, and what it looks like to walk into something new with faith and purpose.

This is Part Two with Brian Owens.

Today kicks off a special two-part conversation in our “Out with the Old, In with the New” series with someone who’s been a close friend of mine for over 20 years — Brian Owens. Our friendship goes way back, and getting to sit down and really unpack his story has been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.

Brian recently retired after a long career as a director in the corporate world, and what makes this conversation so meaningful isn’t just what he accomplished — it’s the journey behind it. We talk about faith, leadership, overcoming adversity, and what it really means to put others first… not just professionally, but in everyday life.

He shares openly about the challenges he’s faced, the commitments he’s made, and the role his family has played in shaping who he is and the success he’s built. This is a story about resilience, perspective, and leading with purpose. I’m excited to share part one of this two-part conversation with my friend, Mr. Brian Owens.

Today’s guest is Jon Weece. Jon has transitioned out of vocational ministry into a new mission field that will have statewide, regional, and potentially national impact. He discusses the challenges of leaving a career and the importance of having Christ as our identity. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Brian Ray podcast with Mr. Jon Weece.

 Today’s guest is David Bundy.  David is a part of my OG group, that has invested in my faith for the almost six years.  He has recently transitioned out of his role as a servant leader in a regional accounting firm and discusses his faith, career and lessons he has learned.  His story embodies our theme of “out with the old, in with the new.”  I pray you are blessed by this conversation. Enjoy this episode of the Brian Ray Podcast with Mr. David Bundy. 

Today’s guest is Evan Davis.  Evan is a 2017 LCA graduate, man of faith and aspiring professional golf player.  He discusses the importance of his faith and how it has impacted every aspect of his life.  Evan is an amazing young man and I pray you will be blessed by our conversation.  We are on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Music.  You can also find us on Instagram at @TheRayTeam. See you next week.

In this episode, I will discuss my gratitude for season 1 and preview season 2. I want thank everyone who has listened this podcast. I pray that it honors God and brings Glory to His Son, Jesus. We look forward to all the new conversations we have to share in 2026.

“Health isn’t just physical—it’s a spiritual, mental, and physical fight, and you have to choose to stay in it.”

“Today my guests are Kristin Ray and Lauren Wheatley, the creators of the Swole Sister Collective. They’re redefining wellness through strength, discipline, and consistency—without the fluff. In this episode, we talk about their personal stories, the community they’ve built, and how dialing in health is a spiritual battle as much as it is a mental and physical one.” We pray you will be blessed by episode 15 with the Swole Sister Collective.  

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Today’s guest is my wife, Kristin Ray.  Today, we walk down memory lane to discuss our favorite Christmas memories and share the joy we experience with our current Christmas traditions.  Merry Christmas to you and yours.  We pray you will be blessed by episode 14 with return guest Kristin Ray. 

Today’s guest is Mr. Jeff Jones.  Mr. Jones serves as the Lexington Christian Academy Head of School.   He is new to LCA as of the 2025-2026 school year.  I am excited to share his story as a Christ follower, husband, father and leader.  We pray you are blessed by this conversation. Enjoy episode 13 of the Brian Ray Podcast with Mr. Jeff Jones.

We are on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon.  You can also find us on Instagram at @TheRayTeam.

Today’s guest is Thad Highbaugh.  Thad is the principal for the Lexington Christian Academy Elementary School.   He is a Christ follower, husband and father.  We discuss the leadership, the joys of serving the primary age level and the impact of Christian education.  We pray you are blessed and feel a connection, with the leader, of our youngest LCA Eagles. Enjoy episode 12 of the Brian Ray Podcast with Mr. Thad Highbaugh.

We are on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon.  You can also find us on Instagram at @TheRayTeam.