What Else Is Possible?

A normal Thursday turned into a night our family will never forget. In Part 2 of Losing Ivy, I share the story of the night we lost our eight-week-old daughter, Ivy.

It started with a restaurant magic gig, a quick photo outside Starbucks, and the last time I saw Ivy alive as I buckled her into her car seat. While I was performing, life at home carried on as usual—dinner, a junior high girls Bible study, and Ivy going down for a nap.

Then came a phone call from my neighbor and a drive to Children’s Mercy Hospital. I share what happened in the ER, the prayers we prayed, and those final moments with Ivy.

This is our story of loss, faith, and trying to make sense of a night that changed our family forever.

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A single journal entry can expose what we’ve been carrying for years, and this one starts with a blunt two-word punch: “I hate.” I’m talking about the stuff that quietly drains us, even when life looks fine from the outside. The pressure of adult responsibilities, the complicated grief of watching your kids grow up, the grind of bills and tasks, the pull of jealousy and lust, the frustration of feeling behind, and yes, the temptation to chase a quick dopamine hit from podcast views and download numbers…not that I would know anything about that.

We also get practical about discipline and craft. As a magician and speaker, I share what it takes to stay “stage ready,” why I record and review my own keynote presentations, and how easy it is to misspeak when you’re thinking out loud. Those habits aren’t just about looking polished; they’re about stewardship, humility, and caring enough to get better. Did I mention humility?

Then we read straight from my journal and let it be what it is: a brain dump that turns into prayer and praise. The turning point is a question that changes everything: “How can I turn what I hate into what I love and give this all to God?” This takes us to gratitude, surrender, forgiveness, and why reframing burdens as blessings can be a mental reset. If you’re after spiritual growth, clearer thinking, and a fresh start, hit play baby.

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A late-night scare can jolt you awake in a way you never forget. One moment we’re preparing for another home birth with a midwife and the familiar water birth tub, and the next we’re in the hospital hearing words like placenta disruption and emergency C-section. If you’ve ever lived through medical uncertainty, pregnancy anxiety, or the raw fear of not being able to control what happens next, this story will feel painfully familiar.

I walk through the full timeline of Ivy Eloise Henderson’s birth, including a first late-night ER trip, the strange decision to go home, and the tension of keeping a work commitment while your mind runs to worst-case scenarios. Along the way, I talk about what actually helps when you’re spiraling: prayer, community, and the kind of faith that doesn’t wait for a tidy ending to find peace. I also share how something as simple as answering “How many kids do you have?” becomes part of the grieving process when one of your children is in heaven.

Ivy was born at 5:59 AM (a little fact-checking was necessary here haha) healthy and beautiful, and I reflect on the joy of new life while staying sensitive to listeners facing infertility, miscarriage, and other forms of loss. Then I zoom out to the harder truth: we only had eight weeks with her, and grief keeps showing up at would-be milestones. I close with what I'm learning about storytelling, journaling, and Christian hope, including the mysteries of heaven and why I keep trusting Jesus through it all. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with the one line that helps you keep going when life hurts.

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I want this podcast to feel like real life, not a perfectly packaged speaker talking, so we start where we actually are: coffee, tea, a half-built “cowboy-ish” setup, and a little bit of rambling while we settle in. Behind the jokes is a serious intention, though. I’m building the Possibility Mindset Podcast as a warm, honest space that grows organically over time, where we can start small, start ugly, and still end up somewhere beautiful.

You’ll hear a few life updates that matter more than they seem at first. We celebrate my daughter Claire landing her EMT job, and I share why that moment hit me so hard as a dad. I also recap a wedding reception in Kansas City at Swope Park and the reminder it brings: community and gratitude can carry you when life feels heavy. Along the way, I mention my book What Else Is Possible and why storytelling has become a surprising form of healing for me and connection for others.

Then we get to the core of what this show is going to be about. I say it clearly: I’m a Christian, and this podcast is going to be rooted in Jesus. That faith shows up as I talk about grief, including a recent funeral for a 20-year-old in our extended church community and how losing my daughter Ivy continues to shape me almost two years later. I also share a practice that’s changing my mornings, Scripture, journaling, and prayer, plus a small moment with a spider web that turned into a bigger reflection on creation and attention. Next time, we begin Ivy’s story from the beginning, starting with her birth.

If you want a Christian podcast about resilience, grief, leadership, and hope that doesn’t fake perfection, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you want to carry into your week.

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Two years can change everything.

After a break, I’m bringing back the Possibility Mindset Podcast with real life, real grief, and a deeper kind of hope than I knew how to talk about before.

In this episode, I share the update I never got to give: the birth of our daughter Ivy on August 8, 2024, and losing her to SIDS just eight weeks later. I talk about what it looks like to keep moving when your world gets rocked, how our Christian faith carried us through unimaginable loss, and why I still believe something greater is always possible.

I’ll also catch you up on some incredible changes in our family and my work—from welcoming our ninth baby (was it another girl? Find out!) to a new book, a new chapter in my speaking career, and even performing at the World Cup in Kansas City.

And underneath all of it is one question that continues to take on deeper and deeper meaning for me:

What else is possible?

If you’re walking through loss, pursuing something bigger, or simply need some hope for whatever comes next, this episode is for you.

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Eric Ely, the Director of Business Development and Retention at the Shawnee Economic Development Council, joins Devin for a very fun episode. Eric brings his wit to the discussion as he dives into his role in Shawnee, Kansas, shedding light on his efforts in local enterprise growth.

Get ready for a nostalgic trip back to the early 90s as Devin and Eric talk career paths and the effects of sugar cereal. Because those two things go together, right?

Eric's dynamic career journey takes center stage as they explore his roles in corporate sales at Sprint, government positions in various cities, and even an unexpected venture into tilapia farming. Hear about the strategic growth of Shawnee, the revitalization of downtown, and how community engagement is driving the city's potential. And find out...which one of these guys had Glamour Shots done and which one received a letter of bravery and why!

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If you ever considered chasing a dream…this is your sign to go for it. 

In the latest episode of The Possibility Mindset Podcast, Devin is joined by Chad Bourquin, a multi-hyphenate musician, entrepreneur and speaker whose keynote concerts inspire others to rock a life of purpose. 

Tune in as they explore defining moments that put them on parallel paths to extraordinary outcomes,  Chad’s secret to finding success (whether you’re a sound tech, CEO or somewhere in between), and how he uses the power of music to make positive changes…one show, one song, one possibility at a time. 

It’s the ultimate episode for fearless dreamers who believe in living at full volume. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. 

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What could you accomplish if you granted yourself permission to dream, feel and do something bigger than ever before?

In this outside the box new episode of The Possibility Mindset Podcast, Devin sits down with keynote speaker Mary Messner, a former healthcare exec turned trailblazing free thinker who challenges you to create something unexpected.

Business leaders, big dreamers and everyone in between will find takeaways in this thought-provoking discussion on breaking convention, accelerating productivity and architecting a mindset that fosters endless possibilities.

It’s the mindset shift you need to build the life you want, no matter what field sparks your creativity. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts.
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This episode of The Possibility Mindset Podcast shines a spotlight not on what you can do, but how you do it.

Devin is joined by Jason "The Circus Man" D'Vaude, a one-man performance sensation balancing precarious stunts and crowd interaction to connect with audiences across the country.

Tune in as they discuss how to find calm in the face of adversity and the key to attracting more attention than stunts themselves ever could.

It's a testament to everything you can achieve when you juggle humor, determination and a dash of danger to push the limits of possibility...the most daring feat of all.

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When impact meets intention, anything is possible. Even a wealth beyond comprehension...though not the kind you might expect. 

Devin welcomes Ryan Nelson, the family man and entrepreneur behind Circle of 5 Coaching, to the show for a poignant discussion on the value of something far greater than finances: relationships. 

Tune in as they unpack the concept of relational wealth and how to build it, including the importance of authentic connections, honoring tension and the key to cultivating your own all-important inner circle. 

It's a reminder of the richness that is always within reach when we choose to invest in a legacy that endures. Listen now, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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