What happens when the life you built, the career you loved, and the identity you carried are suddenly taken away?

In Episode 82 of The RADcast, Greg sits down with longtime friend and retired Ontario Fire Captain Geoff Trapani for one of our most vulnerable conversations yet.

Geoff shares his journey from CAL FIRE to the Ontario Fire Department, eventually becoming a Captain, Training Captain, and union president. The fire service wasn’t just his career—it had become a huge part of who he was.

Then everything changed.

A serious spinal injury ultimately ended Geoff’s firefighting career and forced him into a transition he never planned for. But his physical injury was only part of the story.

Geoff opens up about his battle with alcohol, reaching a point where he had made plans to end his life, and the moment his wife said something in her sleep that stopped him in his tracks:

“Whatever the fuck you’re thinking about doing, don’t do it.”

What followed was a journey of sobriety, vulnerability, faith, surrender, and discovering that maybe God's plan was bigger than the one Geoff had written for himself.

Greg and Geoff talk about Jeremiah 29:11, suffering, identity after the fire service, asking for help, marriage, sobriety, and learning to recognize God working through the people He places in our lives.

Sometimes being resilient another day isn't about gutting it out.

Sometimes it's admitting you can't do it alone.

And sometimes the life you thought was falling apart is actually being redirected.

Hope over fear. Find your one-of-one purpose. Lead with love.

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

@theRADcastpod

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Who are you trying to prove yourself to?

Your family? Your coworkers? The people who doubted you? Yourself?

In Episode 81 of The RADcast, Greg and Matt switch things up with a Q&A-style conversation centered around a question most of us have wrestled with: What are you still trying to prove?

They talk about seeking approval, chasing accomplishments, living with purpose, giving yourself grace, and the difference between being content and complacent. They also get into how easy it is to lose yourself trying to prove someone else wrong—and why knowing your purpose changes everything.

The conversation turns to faith and Matthew 4, when Jesus is tempted in the wilderness and challenged to prove who He is. But Jesus doesn't take the bait. He already knows His identity.

Maybe that's the lesson for us too.

You are loved. You are chosen. You are forgiven. You are enough.

You don't need another title, accomplishment, paycheck, follower, or person's approval to prove your worth.

This week's RAD Way challenges you to Recognize where you're still trying to prove yourself, Acknowledge what's really driving that need, and Decide whether you'd still pursue it if nobody ever knew you accomplished it.

Because maybe you don't need to prove who you are.

You just need to live like you know who you are.

🎙️ Catch Episode 81 of The RADcast, wherever you podcast.

@theRADcastpod
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Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

Strength Courage Love = WB80

Episode 80 of The RADcast is a special one.

In honor of the 80th episode, Greg sits down with longtime friend Justina Boatright to honor the life and legacy of her husband, Wyatt Boatright — WB80. A lifelong friend of Greg’s, Wyatt was a husband, father, athlete, friend, and the kind of man whose quiet strength left an impact on everyone around him.

After being diagnosed with ALS, Wyatt and his family were forced into a fight they never asked for. Over five years, Justina watched her best friend and husband progressively lose his ability to use his arms, walk, eat and speak. But what ALS never took from Wyatt was who he was.

His humor. His love for his family. His strength. His courage. And his determination to keep living.

One of Wyatt’s reminders to Justina became incredibly powerful:

“You don’t have to. You get to.”

You don’t have to work out—you get to.You don’t have to drive your kids to practice—you get to.You don’t have to live today—you get to.

That perspective continues to guide Justina and their three boys today.

Greg and Justina talk openly about ALS, anticipatory grief, caregiving, receiving help, raising their boys through unimaginable circumstances, finding hope when there is no easy answer, and what it means to truly be resilient another day.

They also share the story behind the WB Foundation, which grew from the community that rallied around the Boatright family. Today, the foundation carries Wyatt’s legacy forward by helping other families affected by ALS—including supporting families financially, helping provide Christmas gifts for children, and hosting its annual golf tournament.

Strength. Courage. Love.

Keep moving forward. Make today count. Love your people. And remember:

You get to.

WB Foundation: The episode gives the website as wbfoundation.net and Instagram as @thewbfoundation.

https://www.als.net/

To support the WB Foundation, participate in the golf tournament, volunteer, or learn more about helping families affected by ALS, visit the WB Foundation or reach out through @theRADcastpod.

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

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WWWD — What Would Wyatt Do?Links & Resources

Can three people experience the exact same situation and walk away with three completely different versions of what happened?

Absolutely.

In Episode 79 of The RADcast, Greg, Carrie, and Matt unpack how our experiences, childhood, wounds, fears, expectations, faith, and past programming create the lens through which we see the world. And sometimes, the story we're telling ourselves isn't actually what's happening.

They dive into relationships, communication, projection, ego, presence, and the difference between your truth and the truth. Because the goal isn't to convince everyone to see the world through your lens.

Maybe the goal is learning how to look through theirs.

This week's RAD Way challenges you to recognize where you're creating a story, acknowledge the lens you're looking through, and decide to get curious instead of defensive.

You don't have to agree with someone's perspective to understand it.

Listen to understand. Lead with love. Give grace.

🎙️ Catch Episode 79 of The RADcast, wherever you podcast.

@theRADcastpod
@flourishwithcarrie
resilientanotherday.com

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

What if God has been speaking to you all along… but you’ve been too busy talking to hear Him?

Building on last week’s conversation about slowing down and being present, Greg and Carrie explore what happens when we finally get still enough to listen. From communication in marriage and listening without trying to fix, to hearing ourselves and recognizing the subtle ways God speaks through us and the people around us, this episode is all about connection.

They unpack James 1:19 — “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry” — and share how learning to listen to understand instead of listening to respond transformed their own relationship. They also explore synchronicities, God nudges, surrender, and what it means to recognize when God may be speaking in us, to us, and through us.

Maybe God isn't silent.

Maybe we just haven't learned how to listen yet.

This Week’s RAD Way

Recognize: The moments, words, and synchronicities that grab your attention.

Acknowledge: Why did that resonate with you? What might God be showing you?

Decide: Be intentional about getting still enough to listen to what comes next.

Last week, we challenged you to be still.

This week…

Listen.

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

@theRADcastpod
@flourishwithcarrie
resilientanotherday.com

What if the life you've been praying for... is the one you're too busy to notice?

In a world that celebrates hustle, productivity, and packed calendars, it's easy to believe that being busy means you're living with purpose. But what if busyness is actually keeping you from the very life God has called you to live?

In this episode of The RADcast, Greg and Carrie explore how constant busyness can disconnect us from ourselves, our families, and our relationship with God. Through honest conversations about hustle culture, parenting, emotional healing, stillness, and faith, they unpack why slowing down isn't laziness—it's one of the most courageous steps you can take toward living abundantly.

Drawing from Scripture, including Psalm 46:10, Luke 10:38-42, John 10:10, this episode is an invitation to stop preparing to live... and start living.

• ​Why busyness has become a badge of honor in our culture
• ​How stillness helps us hear God's voice
• ​The difference between being productive and being present
• ​Why healing begins when we stop running from ourselves
• ​How slowing down creates space for joy, connection, and purpose
• ​Practical ways to become more present with God and the people you love

In This Episode:This Week's RAD Challenge

Recognize: Where is busyness stealing your presence?

Acknowledge: What are you afraid will happen if you slow down?

Decide: Choose presence over busyness. Create intentional space this week to be still, connect with God, and fully engage with the people right in front of you.

The moments you'll remember most won't be the emails you answered, the overtime you worked, or the tasks you checked off your list. They'll be the conversations around the dinner table, the laughter around a campfire, the walk with your spouse, the hug from a friend, and the quiet moments where God reminded you He was there all along.

Don't spend your life preparing to live.

Slow down... you might discover you've been living the answer to your prayers all along.

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

@theRADcastpod@flourishwithcarrie

resilientanotherday.com

What are you chasing?

Money? Success? Recognition? Security? Validation? Peace?

The truth is, we're all chasing something. But what if the thing you're pursuing isn't the thing your soul actually needs?

In this episode of The RADcast, Greg and Matt unpack one of life's biggest questions: Is what you're chasing worthy of your pursuit? Through honest conversations about Matt's heart attack, Greg's journey through alcoholism and awakening, family, purpose, and faith, they explore how our pursuits can either draw us closer to God—or distract us from the life He created us to live.

Drawing from Scripture, including Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes, Psalm 23, Jeremiah 29, and the story of the Rich Young Ruler, this episode challenges us to examine our hearts and ask whether we're climbing the right mountain... or simply chasing the wind.

• How to identify what you're really chasing

• Why success, money, and titles never fully satisfy

• The difference between purpose and pursuit

• What it means to seek God's Kingdom first

• How to align your pursuits with God's calling for your life

In this episode:This Week's RAD Challenge:

Recognize: What are you chasing?

Acknowledge: Why are you chasing it? What do you believe it will give you?

Decide: Are you chasing God... or asking God to help you chase everything else?

Remember, your purpose isn't found in what you achieve—it's found in who you're becoming.

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

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Who are you... without your titles?

If your job disappeared tomorrow... if you retired... if your kids moved out... if your business was gone... who would you be?

In this powerful solo episode, Greg reflects on 75 episodes of The RADcast and shares one of the biggest lessons God has been teaching him: your title is not your identity.

Whether you're a firefighter, parent, business owner, coach, or leader, titles are simply assignments. They change with the seasons of life. But your identity—who God created you to be—never changes.

Through biblical examples like Moses, David, Paul, and Jesus, Greg explores how God calls us by name, not by title, and why living from your identity instead of your accomplishments leads to greater freedom, purpose, and peace.

If you've ever struggled with finding your worth in your career, position, or the expectations of others, this episode is an invitation to rediscover who you truly are.

In this episode:

• Why your title is an assignment—not your identity

• The danger of tying your worth to your career or accomplishments

• Biblical examples of identity from Moses, David, Paul, and Jesus

• Why preparation often looks like punishment before it becomes purpose

• How to live from freedom instead of fear

This Week's RAD Challenge:

Recognize where you've confused your title with your identity.

Acknowledge what title you're afraid to lose—and why.

Decide who you will be without it.

Remember: God didn't call you by your title. He called you by your name.

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

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Episode 74: When Did You Stop Playing?

When did growing up become so serious?

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, many of us traded wonder for worry, curiosity for control, and joy for responsibility. But what if the key to living a fuller, more authentic life isn't trying harder... it's remembering how to play again?

In this episode of The RADcast, Greg and Carrie explore what Jesus meant when He said to become like little children. They discuss how adulthood, fear, and the masks we wear can pull us away from our authentic selves—and how rediscovering childlike joy can strengthen our relationships, deepen our faith, and reconnect us with who God created us to be.

Whether it's climbing rocks, laughing until your stomach hurts, playing games with your kids, or simply rolling the windows down and listening to the music that reminds you of your childhood, this conversation is an invitation to embrace joy again.

• Why Jesus calls us to become childlike, not childish
• How adulthood replaces wonder with worry
• The connection between joy, authenticity, and your relationship with God
• Why play isn't a distraction—it's essential for resilience
• Practical ways to reconnect with your inner child this week

This weeks RAD challenge:

Recognize where you've become too serious.

Acknowledge what caused you to lose your joy.

Decide on one childlike thing you'll do this week—and go do it.

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little more joy in their life.

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

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Episode 73: Religion vs. Spirituality | Finding God Beyond the Rules

Is following a religion the same as having a relationship with God?

In Episode 73 of The RADcast, Greg Rudiger, Carrie Rudiger, and Matt Rolfe tackle one of the most misunderstood conversations in faith: religion versus spirituality. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and honest vulnerability, they explore the difference between simply going through the motions and developing a genuine relationship with God.

The conversation dives into why so many people walk away from organized religion—not because they're rejecting God, but because they're searching for something deeper than rules, rituals, or performance. Greg, Carrie, and Matt discuss how faith isn't about checking boxes; it's about transforming your heart and walking with God every day.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The difference between religion and spirituality

• Why Jesus invited people into relationship, not performance

• How "religion" can become another mask we wear

• The role of church, community, and personal faith

• Why God's love isn't something you earn

• How surrender strengthens your relationship with God

• The importance of stillness, solitude, and listening

• Why accountability starts with your own heart

• How the Holy Spirit guides us beyond rules and into relationship

• Finding where you feel closest to God

Whether you've spent your whole life in church, have walked away from religion, or are simply curious about faith, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to know God.

Ask yourself:

Where do I feel closest to God?

Is it in a church?
On a mountain?
In the ocean?
During prayer?
In silence?

Don't worry about where someone else finds Him.

Discover where you experience His presence—and begin building your relationship from there.

Because religion may tell you what to do...

But a relationship with God transforms who you become.

Much Love and as always, Stay Rad!

@theRADcastpod
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