The Up and Comers Show

Jake Vermillion is the Director of Mortgage Professionals Providing Hope and a co-founder of Fit For Hope, a growing community of active and aspiring athletes committed to leveraging their fitness to restore hope to the hopeless. Jake and his wife, Hannah, live in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, where they attend Redeemer 30A Church, serve on the Board of SendWell (a movement to reengage the church in missionary car), and are anxiously awaiting the approval of their application to foster. Jake is currently training to run 31 miles in order to raise $3,100 to provide permanent housing to three homeless families. You can follow his journey on Instagram, twitter, or online at fitforhopejake.com. For the full show-notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/jake Time-Markers: 7:00 - What Being an Up & Comer Means to Jake 9:45 - Biggest Struggle for Up & Comers 13:00 - Persisting vs. Pivoting 17:00 - Jake as a Unicorn 19:00 - Early Hardships / Trials Jake Has Faced 26:00 - Jake's Life-Changing Trip 31:00 - The Role of Mission Trips 41:30 - Other Places Jake Has Traveled 49:00 - Sex Trafficking / Fit For Hope Origins 1:04:00 - Fit For Hope - The Vision 1:08:15 - Jake's Current Calling/Vision 1:10:45 - Jake's Perspective on Fitness 1:20:15 - Human Agency vs. God's Sovereignty 1:26:15 - The Greatest Gift - The Helper 1:31:00 - Reminder Jake Gives Himself / Cornerstone Habits 1:33:30 - Class Jake Would Teach 1:34:30 - What Jake Believes That He Wishes Everyone Else Believed to be True 1:36:00 - Book Recommendations 1:38:30 - Morning Text Reminder

Jake Vermillion is the Director of Mortgage Professionals Providing Hope and a co-founder of Fit For Hope, a growing community of active and aspiring athletes committed to leveraging their fitness to restore hope to the hopeless.   Jake and his wife, Hannah, live in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, where they attend Redeemer 30A Church, serve on the Board of SendWell (a movement to reengage the church in missionary car), and are anxiously awaiting the approval of their application to foster.   Jake is currently training to run 31 miles in order to raise $3,100 to provide permanent housing to three homeless families. You can follow his journey on Instagram, twitter, or online at fitforhopejake.com.     For the full show-notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/jake     Time-Markers:   7:00 - What Being an Up & Comer Means to Jake   9:45 - Biggest Struggle for Up & Comers   13:00 - Persisting vs. Pivoting   17:00 - Jake as a Unicorn   19:00 - Early Hardships / Trials Jake Has Faced   26:00 - Jake’s Life-Changing Trip   31:00 - The Role of Mission Trips   41:30 - Other Places Jake Has Traveled   49:00 - Sex Trafficking / Fit For Hope Origins   1:04:00 - Fit For Hope - The Vision   1:08:15 - Jake’s Current Calling/Vision   1:10:45 - Jake’s Perspective on Fitness   1:20:15 - Human Agency vs. God’s Sovereignty   1:26:15 - The Greatest Gift - The Helper   1:31:00 - Reminder Jake Gives Himself / Cornerstone Habits   1:33:30 - Class Jake Would Teach   1:34:30 - What Jake Believes That He Wishes Everyone Else Believed to be True   1:36:00 - Book Recommendations    1:38:30 - Morning Text Reminder

In this episode, Thane and Adam talk about Adam's current life and the way he now views being an "Up and Comer". They break down the different stages of learning and how to develop from acquisition to adaptation, as well as discussing the paradox of knowing God while expressing gratitude in reflecting on His blessings.

From book recommendations, to practical tips, to some good old-fashioned bro-talk: this is a fun and entertaining episode you'll want to enjoy.

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/musings

Time-Markers:

9:00 - Milestone 12:00 - Adam's Definition of an "Up and Comer" 15:30 - Books Adam is Reading Now 19:30 - How Adam is Learning In Current Life 28:45 - Adam's New Wheels 32:30 - God's Blessing / Paradox

In this episode, Thane and Adam talk about Adam's current life and the way he now views being an "Up and Comer". They break down the different stages of learning and how to develop from acquisition to adaptation, as well as discussing the paradox of knowing God while expressing gratitude in reflecting on His blessings.

From book recommendations, to practical tips, to some good old-fashioned bro-talk: this is a fun and entertaining episode you'll want to enjoy.

 

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/musings

 

 

Time-Markers:

 

9:00 - Milestone   12:00 - Adam’s Definition of an “Up and Comer”   15:30 - Books Adam is Reading Now   19:30 - How Adam is Learning In Current Life   28:45 - Adam’s New Wheels   32:30 - God’s Blessing / Paradox

Josh Thompson is the Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Legacy City Church, located in Studio City, CA where he lives with his wife Katie and their daughter Eden. He was born and raised in Riverside, CA with his two younger brothers Jake and Jesse. After attending Harvest Christian Fellowship in High School, he was brought on staff in 2002 working with the high school ministry.

A few years later, Josh got to attend a pastors-in-training school in Mexico with Pastor Jon Courson. He also got to spend some time studying in Israel after that. Upon returning, he continued to help with the Harvest Crusades and eventually came on staff under Greg Laurie in 2010, where he served until 2014 when he was called to plant a church in L.A. Aside from spending most of his free time with his wife, he loves to surf, play music, and preach the Word of God!

In this interview Josh shares more about how he developed into the man he is today. He talks about how humility is cultivated, what fuels faith, how to pursue intimacy with God, and secret skills he possesses. He also shares about some of the darkest times in his life and how God brought him through those seasons, as well as discussing suicide and it's ramifications.

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/josht

Time-Markers:

6:00 - Josh's Little Known Superpower 8:30 - What Josh Does 10:00 - All Things Surfing 16:00 - Leading with Humility 26:00 - Josh's Development / Growth 30:00 - Building Blocks for Constructive Criticism 32:30 - Josh's Childhood / Background 41:00 - Challenges Josh Faced 47:00 - Impact of Losing His Mother 54:00 - How Josh Was Called to Ministry 1:01:30 - What Faith Means / Looks Like 1:09:00 - When Faith is Hardest 1:11:30 - Faith-Fuel 1:15:00 - Intimacy with God 1:22:00 - Early Church-Planting Years / Josh's Darkest Moments 1:30:30 - Message for People Contemplating Suicide 1:34:00 - What Josh Reminds Himself of Most 1:35:00 - What Book(s) Have Left Biggest Impact 1:37:30 - New Habit/Belief with Most Positive Impact 1:39:00 - TED Talk Josh Would Give 1:40:00 - Morning Text Reminder

Josh Thompson is the Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Legacy City Church, located in Studio City, CA where he lives with his wife Katie and their daughter Eden. He was born and raised in Riverside, CA with his two younger brothers Jake and Jesse. After attending Harvest Christian Fellowship in High School, he was brought on staff in 2002 working with the high school ministry.

 

A few years later, Josh got to attend a pastors-in-training school in Mexico with Pastor Jon Courson. He also got to spend some time studying in Israel after that. Upon returning, he continued to help with the Harvest Crusades and eventually came on staff under Greg Laurie in 2010, where he served until 2014 when he was called to plant a church in L.A. Aside from spending most of his free time with his wife, he loves to surf, play music, and preach the Word of God!

 

In this interview Josh shares more about how he developed into the man he is today. He talks about how humility is cultivated, what fuels faith, how to pursue intimacy with God, and secret skills he possesses. He also shares about some of the darkest times in his life and how God brought him through those seasons, as well as discussing suicide and it's ramifications.

 

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/josht

 

 

Time-Markers:

 

6:00 - Josh’s Little Known Superpower 8:30 - What Josh Does 10:00 - All Things Surfing 16:00 - Leading with Humility 26:00 - Josh’s Development / Growth 30:00 - Building Blocks for Constructive Criticism 32:30 - Josh’s Childhood / Background 41:00 - Challenges Josh Faced 47:00 - Impact of Losing His Mother 54:00 - How Josh Was Called to Ministry 1:01:30 - What Faith Means / Looks Like 1:09:00 - When Faith is Hardest 1:11:30 - Faith-Fuel 1:15:00 - Intimacy with God 1:22:00 - Early Church-Planting Years / Josh’s Darkest Moments 1:30:30 - Message for People Contemplating Suicide 1:34:00 - What Josh Reminds Himself of Most 1:35:00 - What Book(s) Have Left Biggest Impact 1:37:30 - New Habit/Belief with Most Positive Impact 1:39:00 - TED Talk Josh Would Give 1:40:00 - Morning Text Reminder

Brit, a native of Detroit, is President of The Giving Keys, a company that exists to employ people transitioning out of homelessness in Los Angeles to make inspirational jewelry and accessories. Each wearer of a Giving Key is meant to embrace the word on their key and pass the key on to a person they feels needs the message more than them. The self-funded company's products are carried in over 1,400 stores worldwide including Nordstrom, ASOS, and Fred Segal. The Giving Keys has created 90+ jobs for people transitioning out of homelessness. Brit is passionate about job creation for community transformation and using business to build self-esteem and break cycles of poverty. Brit lives in Venice, CA, with her husband, Ryan who worked for TOMS. Brit and Ryan believe social business is the way of the future.

In this conversation, Brit shares the story behind her pursuit of impact-driven work. She talks about her developmental years in Detroit, forays into the fashion world, and recent struggles with reaching her own breaking point. In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Brit leaves listeners with a needed message that: your story isn't over yet, and challenges all who hear to better understand themselves in order to better help others.

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/brit

Time-Markers:

5:15 - From Britney to Brit 7:15 - Brit's Band / Singing Background 10:15 - Brit's High School Personalities 14:00 - The Origins of Brit's Identity 17:15 - Developing Objectivity 21:30 - Brit's Early Travels 34:00 - Shaping Brit's Passion 45:30 - Marrying Scale and Community 50:15 - Building a Skillset 57:00 - Fashion 1:05:00 - Transition Into Impact-Driven Work 1:09:00 - The Giving Keys 1:12:00 - Anxiety and Depression 1:23:30 - Supporting Others with Depression 1:27:00 - Danger in Resilience / Strength 1:32:00 - Highlights from The Giving Keys 1:35:30 - What the Future Holds 1:44:45 - Favorite Books 1:47:30 - Ted Talk Brit Would Give 1:51:20 - Best New Habit 1:52:30 - Morning Text Reminder 1:55:00 - Brit's Request

Brit, a native of Detroit, is President of The Giving Keys, a company that exists to employ people transitioning out of homelessness in Los Angeles to make inspirational jewelry and accessories. Each wearer of a Giving Key is meant to embrace the word on their key and pass the key on to a person they feels needs the message more than them. The self-funded company’s products are carried in over 1,400 stores worldwide including Nordstrom, ASOS, and Fred Segal. The Giving Keys has created 90+ jobs for people transitioning out of homelessness. Brit is passionate about job creation for community transformation and using business to build self-esteem and break cycles of poverty. Brit lives in Venice, CA, with her husband, Ryan who worked for TOMS. Brit and Ryan believe social business is the way of the future.

 

In this conversation, Brit shares the story behind her pursuit of impact-driven work. She talks about her developmental years in Detroit, forays into the fashion world, and recent struggles with reaching her own breaking point. In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Brit leaves listeners with a needed message that: your story isn't over yet, and challenges all who hear to better understand themselves in order to better help others.

 

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/brit

 

Time-Markers:

 

5:15 - From Britney to Brit 7:15 - Brit’s Band / Singing Background 10:15 - Brit’s High School Personalities 14:00 - The Origins of Brit’s Identity 17:15 - Developing Objectivity 21:30 - Brit’s Early Travels 34:00 - Shaping Brit’s Passion 45:30 - Marrying Scale and Community 50:15 - Building a Skillset 57:00 - Fashion 1:05:00 - Transition Into Impact-Driven Work 1:09:00 - The Giving Keys 1:12:00 - Anxiety and Depression 1:23:30 - Supporting Others with Depression 1:27:00 - Danger in Resilience / Strength 1:32:00 - Highlights from The Giving Keys 1:35:30 - What the Future Holds 1:44:45 - Favorite Books 1:47:30 - Ted Talk Brit Would Give 1:51:20 - Best New Habit 1:52:30 - Morning Text Reminder 1:55:00 - Brit’s Request

After a month apart, Thane and Adam waste no time diving into life and learning how to make the most of it. As Adam enters into a new season of life with marriage, the differences between Thane and Adam's lives grows even further apart, yet the core remains the same. And that's what this episode and this show is all about, the aspects of life that transcend the external or surface realities of what our culture or location provides. From stories, to laughs, to profundity, memories, and more - this episode is sure to leave you excited for more of what's in store for the future of The Up & Comers Show. Join us in finding Intention in the Tension, once again. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/lava Time-Markers: 1:00 - Mantras 2:00 - Pink Elephant 6:00 - Ratings/Reviews 12:15- Polar Opposites 20:00 - True Friendship 28:30 - Cultures / Locations 43:45 - Teaser for Convo on Work 48:00 - Future Direction for the Show

After a month apart, Thane and Adam waste no time diving into life and learning how to make the most of it. As Adam enters into a new season of life with marriage, the differences between Thane and Adam's lives grows even further apart, yet the core remains the same. And that's what this episode and this show is all about, the aspects of life that transcend the external or surface realities of what our culture or location provides.   From stories, to laughs, to profundity, memories, and more - this episode is sure to leave you excited for more of what's in store for the future of The Up & Comers Show. Join us in finding Intention in the Tension, once again.     For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/lava     Time-Markers:   1:00 - Mantras   2:00 - Pink Elephant   6:00 - Ratings/Reviews   12:15- Polar Opposites   20:00 - True Friendship   28:30 - Cultures / Locations   43:45 - Teaser for Convo on Work   48:00 - Future Direction for the Show