In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Chad sits down with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach to talk about her new book The Great Morning Revolution—and the surprising way God met her in the middle of grief, exhaustion, and the wilderness.

Together they unpack:

• How a season of deep pain led Tara Beth into a new morning rhythm
• Why the early morning hours are “untouched territory” where God loves to meet us
• The biblical examples of people rising early to seek the Lord
• How to begin your day rooted in gratitude, reflection, exaltation, asking, and trust (G.R.E.A.T.)
• What to do if you’re not naturally a morning person
• How to start small, build a rhythm, and transform your mornings from chaos to communion

Whether you’re a parent drowning in the breakfast rush, a young adult trying to grow spiritually, or someone longing for a fresh start, this conversation will encourage, equip, and breathe hope into your walk with Jesus.

Connect with Tara Beth:
https://tarabethleach.com/

IG: @tarabeth82

Click here to order your copy of 'The Great Morning Revolution' book

Connect with Chad:

www.manalivecoaching.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Chad Potts or Rev Rx

Instagram:
@chadpottspharmd
@revrxwellnessconsulting

In this powerful episode, Pastor Chad sits down with Pastor Buck Benton, lead pastor of Connection Church Dublin. What starts as a casual pastor-to-pastor conversation turns into a deeply moving story of surrender, calling, tragedy, and the faithfulness of God.

Buck shares:

• Growing up in a small Georgia town with no plans for ministry
• Getting saved in college and discipled by a friend who lived the faith authentically
• The day he surrendered fully to God — and how everything changed
• Adopting two teenage boys at age 28
• The miracle of seeing a family member come to Christ… and the heartbreak that followed
• How God used tragedy to confirm his call to ministry
• The planting and growth of Connection Church Dublin
• Why spiritual disciplines matter more now than ever
• What’s right with the church today
• How to tune your life to the Holy Spirit and walk closely with Jesus
• What your real “next step” in faith might be

You’ll walk away encouraged, challenged, and reminded that God still moves through surrendered people.

Connect with Connection Church Dublin:
Website: connectiondublin.com
YouTube + Social: @connectiondublin
The Authentic Discipleship Podcast: Apple + Spotify

In this episode of the Rev Rx Podcast, Chad Potts sits down with Megan Almon, speaker and writer for Stand to Reason and former gymnast at the University of Georgia. Megan shares her journey from a nominal Bible-belt faith to a fully surrendered walk with Christ, and how the discipline of apologetics helped her see Christianity as not only true and good but also beautiful.

Together, Chad and Megan explore how to help young adults make their faith their own, the danger of the “Jesus vaccine,” and why curiosity, beauty, and truth are inseparable in the Christian worldview.

• From nominal faith to surrendered faith
• Asking “why” — how questions deepen belief
• What apologetics really is (and what it isn’t)
• Seeing the beauty of God in a broken world
• The role of parents, mentors, and the church in helping faith stick
• Why young adults drift and what helps them stay grounded
• The connection between beauty, inefficiency, and love
• How to cultivate a worldview big enough for your doubts

“Faith that thinks is a faith that lasts.” – Megan Almon

“Christianity isn’t blind faith; it’s the true story of reality.” – Chad Potts

“Beauty is an invitation — a glimpse of eternity behind the curtain.” – Megan Almon

• Stand to Reason – str.org
• Reality Student Apologetics Conferences – str.org/training/reality
• Summit Ministries – summit.org
• Impact 360 Institute – impact360.org
• The Fabric of Faithfulness by Steven Garber
• The Story of Reality by Greg Koukl
• You’re Only Human by Kelly Kapic
• Meditations in a Toolshed by C. S. Lewis

This week on the Rev Rx Podcast I sat down with Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason. Jon was a committed atheist who loved debating Christians—until Scripture, honest friendships, and hard questions led him to Christ.
We hit the big four (origin, morality, the soul, and the resurrection), talk tech distraction and prayer, and lay out practical steps to stand firm in faith. If you have ever had doubts about your faith or struggle with questions that you're afraid to ask, this episode is for you! Hit that play button and let's dive in!

Links / Resources:
🔗 STR: str.org

Reality Conferences: realityapologetics.com

Nurse practitioner and content creator Courtnee Stagner went from "checking boxes" in her faith to discovering the gospel... even when she didnt want to.

We talk about the difference between works and grace, why "Sunday-only faith" leaves you empty, how daily Scripture changes you, how she's been sober since Easter, and how comedy/medicine/faith collide in the Stagner family.

If you've felt the void of empty religion- this one's for you!

Follow Courtnee:

IG: @courtneestagner

TikTok: @courtneestagner12

What happens when a Marine infantry officer who lived his dream in combat comes home and finds himself lost, angry, and struggling with identity?

Jeremy Stalnecker shares his journey from the Battle of Baghdad to the battlefield of ministry - and how God used his brokenness to reach thousands of struggling veterans.

Jeremy opens up about the unique challenges veterans face when transitioning home, the crisis of identity and purpose that lead many down dark roads, and why the solution isn't what most people think.

We also discuss his "march or die" philosophy - a call to take the next brave step when you can't see the whole path. Whether you're a veteran, love a veteran, or simply feel stuck in your own life, this episode will challenge you to start living authentically for Christ.

To find out more about Jeremy, visit:

www.mightyoaksprograms.org

or follow him on Instagram:
@jeremystalnecker

What happens when a Marine infantry officer who lived his dream in combat comes home and finds himself lost, angry, and struggling with identity? In this powerful conversation, Jeremy Stalnecker shares his journey from the Battle of Baghdad to the battlefield of ministry—and how God used his brokenness to reach thousands of struggling veterans.

Jeremy opens up about the unique challenges veterans face when transitioning home, the crisis of identity and purpose that leads many down dark roads, and why the solution isn't what most people think. He introduces his "March or Die" philosophy—a call to take the next brave step even when you can't see the whole path—and explains what it means to live an "Offensive Faith" in a culture increasingly hostile to Christianity.

Whether you're a veteran, know a veteran, or simply feel stuck in your own life, this episode will challenge you to stop hiding behind comfort and start living authentically for Christ.

In This Episode You'll Discover:

• Why identity and purpose are the real root causes of veteran struggles (not just PTSD)
• The "March or Die" mindset: How to move forward when you feel completely stuck
• What it means to live an "Offensive Faith" vs. keeping your faith personal
• How to be an authentic Christian witness without being obnoxious or compromising
• Why the next brave step is all you need to take right now
• The dangerous myth that faith is meant to be personal and protected
• How Mighty Oaks Foundation is reaching veterans with a 70-80% salvation rate

Key Quotes:

"Everything in life comes down to this: You can stay where you are and die, or you can put one foot in front of the other and march."

"A lot of men are breathing and going to work, but they are dead inside. That's why they spend so much time with distractions—because they're not doing anything important."

"If doubt were not present, then faith would not be necessary. Take the next step even when you can't see step three."

"Don't let your faith end with you. If you really believe this has eternal consequences, why would we not take that stand?"

Resources Mentioned:

• March or Die (book by Jeremy Stalnecker)
• Offensive Faith (book co-authored by Jeremy Stalnecker)
• Mighty Oaks Foundation Programs: www.mightyoaksprograms.org
• Follow Jeremy on Instagram: @jeremystalnecker

Connect with Jeremy Stalnecker:

• Instagram: @jeremystalnecker (link tree with all resources)
• Mighty Oaks Foundation: www.mightyoaksprograms.org

Nurse practitioner and content creator Courtnee Stagner went from “checking religious boxes” and numbing pain with partying to discovering the gospel... even when she didn't want to!

We talk about the difference between works and grace, why “Sunday-only” faith leaves you empty, how daily Scripture changes you, her sobriety since Easter, abiding in John 15, and how comedy, medicine, and faith collide in the Stagner family. If you’ve felt the void—even with the job, car, and letters after your name—this one’s for you.

Resources:

• Courtnee Stagner — Instagram: @courtneestagner (Bible group link in bio)

• Courtnee Stagner — TikTok: @courtneestagner12.

• Justin Stagner — Instagram & tickets: @justin.stagner + ticket link in bio

• The Bible Recap: www.thebiblerecap.com

• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary (free online): https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-complete/

• The Chosen — Watch/learn more: https://thechosen.tv

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Meet Courtnee: nursing, comedy collabs with Justin, the “Southern grandpa” bit, and medical-term skits

• 5:00 – “Make God go away”: partying, grief, coping, and conviction

• 7:30 – The house-church invite, hearing plain gospel, and the moment it finally clicked

• 10:30 – Grace vs. works: why “too easy” isn’t cheap grace—and why real grace changes you

• 12:20 – The void: chasing success, degrees, and the next hit of achievement

• 14:40 – Confession time: living like a Christian in name only (both of our stories)

• 17:30 – Surrender: The Chosen fish moment—turning and swimming upstream

• 19:45 – Why a Bible-centering church matters (and why motivational Sundays won’t sustain you)

• 24:10 – Don’t forsake meeting together: community, accountability, and growth

• 29:00 – Daily bread: Bible Recap, Matthew Henry + Tara-Leigh Cobble, and a simple rhythm

• 30:30 – Sobriety since Easter: replacing substitutes with Jesus

• 33:20 – Seeing Jesus on every page of the Old Testament

• 36:10 – Prayer and abiding (John 15): fruit is the byproduct, not the assignment

• 38:10 – Where to find Courtnee & Justin and her Bible group

For more information about RevRx or Man Alive Men's Life Coaching, visit www.manalivecoaching.com

Isaac Brickner leads the Los Angeles branch of Jews for Jesus, a 50-year-old ministry with a single focus: relentlessly pursuing God’s plan for the salvation of the Jewish people. In this conversation, Isaac recounts his family’s story—from a businessman’s faithful witness in Ukraine generations ago to his own calling at the Western Wall as God whispered, “They don’t know.”

We unpack identity tension (being Jewish and following Jesus), why the New Testament is deeply Jewish, what “the remnant” means (Romans 9–11), and how the biblical feasts point to Jesus—past and future. We also talk about how Christians can wisely love Jewish neighbors amid rising antisemitism, why “leave them alone” isn’t love, and why the best way to “support Israel” is to bring the hope of the gospel to Israelis and Palestinians alike.

If you’ve ever wondered how to share Jesus with Jewish friends without being pushy—or how to see the Bible’s big story with fresh eyes—this one will steady your heart and sharpen your witness.

• Jews for Jesus – Get Involved Here

• Jews for Jesus Classroom (free, self-paced training): Here

• Jews for Jesus Prayer Info Here

• Man Alive Coaching Here

Brian Smith grew up in the Bible Belt but far from God—afraid of death, angry at Christians, and proud of being the class clown. Then real friends loved him without an agenda… and a year after graduation he discovered they’d secretly advocated so he could walk.

On a Georgia roadside he prayed, “Jesus, if you’re real, save me,” and everything changed. We cover fear, pride, authentic Christianity, Romans Road, and how to be the kind of friend who tears off roofs.

For more information about Rev Rx, Man Alive Coaching, or how you can receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can email chad@manalivecoaching or visit www.manalivecoaching.com