In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Sylvia Hopper shares the dramatic encounter that changed her life forever.

Raised outside of the Church, Sylvia spent years practicing occultism, New Age spirituality, and witchcraft — searching for truth in places that ultimately left her empty. In one of the darkest seasons of her life, overwhelmed by shame, guilt, and even suicidal thoughts, she challenged God: “If You’re real, show up.”

What happened next was not subtle.

After fasting and crying out for help, Sylvia had a supernatural encounter with Jesus that shattered fear, broke shame, healed deep wounds, and revealed the Father’s love in a way she had never known. In a single night, lies she had believed about herself were confronted by Truth face-to-face.

This isn’t just a story about being saved — it’s a story about being seen, forgiven, delivered, and called.

Stay tuned for Part 2 as we continue the journey with Steve and how their shared calling led to Kingdom Influencers.

What do you do when God asks you to build something that makes no sense—and there’s no visible evidence it will ever work?

In this episode, Ryan reflects on the story of Noah, a man who obeyed God in exact detail long before he ever saw a single drop of rain. Noah built for decades with no confirmation, no applause, and no proof—only a word from the Lord.

Drawing from Scripture and his own journey of faith, Ryan speaks to those seasons where you’re building quietly, wondering if you heard God correctly, and questioning why the breakthrough hasn’t come yet. This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re doing the right thing but not seeing results—and needs reassurance to keep going.

If you’ve been faithfully laying foundations, taking steps of obedience, and trusting God without knowing the timeline, this message is for you.

Before God makes it rain publicly, He builds faith privately.

The flood is coming. Don’t stop building.

Links

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In this episode of Unleashed, Ryan reacts to a candid conversation between Alex Hormozi and Tony Robbins—where extraordinary success meets an unexpected confession.

Alex has built what most people dream of, yet he openly admits something is still missing. Tony offers solid insight rooted in purpose, identity, and contribution—but Ryan takes it a step further, unpacking what Scripture makes clear: success can’t satisfy what only God was designed to fill.

If you’ve ever wondered why achievement still leaves you restless, this episode brings clarity.

The answer isn’t another win.

It’s Jesus.

Link to Full Interview - https://youtu.be/xz-ymFOhBAE?si=Px2pz5EbV49q-ZcT

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What if your calling isn’t something you’re waiting to discover—but something God is already inviting you to activate?

In this episode of Unleashed, I sit down with Kurt Avery, founder and president of Sawyer Products, to talk about calling, wisdom, and Kingdom impact through business. With a background in Fortune 500 marketing and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Kurt built Sawyer with a mission to create practical, life-saving solutions that serve people around the world.

Since 2008, Sawyer has donated over 90% of its profits, partnering with more than 140 nonprofits across 80+ countries and helping millions gain access to clean water and disease prevention. Kurt shares how a simple prayer for wisdom shaped his leadership and why your gifts, skills, and work are meant for more than personal success.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use your business, career, or expertise to advance His Kingdom, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Your calling isn’t found by playing it safe—it’s activated through obedience.

Links:

Get Kurt's book Sawyer Think - https://www.sawyer.com/product/sawyer-think

New season. New growth. New alignment.

In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Ryan is joined by Antonio Thompson for a powerful conversation from an Unleashed Community call about making room for what God wants to do next.

As we step into a new year, this episode challenges the habit of always adding more—and instead asks a better question: What needs to be removed for real growth to happen? From people and systems to mindsets and structures, this conversation will help you discern what no longer fits the season you’re entering.

If you’re hungry for growth but feel stretched or stagnant, this episode will help you realign and move forward with clarity.

Note: Antonio joined this conversation by audio only, so he does not appear on camera in the video—but his insight and encouragement are just as powerful.

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What if your calling isn’t about doing more for God—but becoming who you already are in Him?

In this episode of Unleashed, Ryan sits down with Tamra Andress—author, speaker, publisher, and Kingdom entrepreneur—for a powerful conversation about identity, calling, and living from sonship instead of striving.

Tamra shares her journey through burnout, betrayal, and radical surrender, and unpacks the difference between doing for God and doing with God. Together, they explore how passion and pain often reveal calling, why “good opportunities” can still pull us off assignment, and how to discern true Kingdom fruit.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, return to intimacy with God, and step into who you were created to be—without hustle, performance, or pressure.

In this short but timely episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Ryan shares a personal word of encouragement as we step into a new year together.

Drawing from Song of Songs 2:11–13, this episode is for anyone who has felt like they’ve been in a long winter season—waiting for promises, dreams, or callings to finally begin to unfold. It’s a reminder that waiting doesn’t mean forgotten, and that God is bringing many into a new season of growth, visibility, and purpose.

As 2026 begins, this is an invitation to stop hiding, let your light shine, and respond to God’s call to arise and step into what He’s been cultivating beneath the surface.

This episode is deeply personal.

You’ll hear a conversation with my dad that originally aired on the Streams of Income podcast, my first show, and was later played at his funeral. His words are simple, steady, and powerful, shaped by a lifetime of faith, perseverance, and joy in the midst of hardship.

As we move out of Christmas and into a new season, this message is a reminder to rest in the Lord, hold on to hope, and live with an eternal perspective. I’m honored to share his voice with you on Unleashed, and I pray it encourages you right where you are.

What if God could use your business to reach people the church can’t?

In this episode of Unleashed, Ryan talks with Mike Baer, a pioneer in the Business as Mission (BAM) movement and host of the Business as Mission Podcast. Mike shares his journey from pastoring and church planting to discovering how business can open doors to the unreached—especially in regions closed to traditional missionaries.

You’ll hear how marketplace discipleship mirrors the early church, why business unlocks access in the 10/40 Window, and how believers can use their skills to make disciples, create jobs, and bring lasting impact around the world.

If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur who senses God wants to use your work for more than profit, this episode will expand your vision.

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In this episode, entrepreneur and Kingdom leader Markus Kaulius takes us on a journey through his powerful story...from a painful, insecure childhood to becoming a confident, Spirit-led businessman. Markus shares the moment God rewrote his identity at 15, the years of building (and eventually selling) his global supplement company, and the lessons he’s learned about hearing God’s voice, following peace, and trusting God’s timing.

We also get into practical transformation: why Markus no longer relies on traditional goal-setting, and how daily habits, routines, and alignment with the Holy Spirit have shaped the man he’s becoming. He talks through the rhythms that anchor his days, the sermons and inputs that fuel his growth, and the mindset shifts that helped him stay the course.

This conversation weaves together identity, purpose, divine direction, and practical discipline... the kind of talk that refreshes your faith and sharpens your vision.

Links:

https://markuskaulius.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Play-Bigger-Game-Principles-Fulfillment/dp/B0CVBPCKNZ