David Chapdelaine joins the podcast to discuss the many areas in his life where he faces spiritual warfare. We discuss his day job as a chaplain, his family's mission within the foster care + adoption ministry, and how to address the tension beyond what we can see.

Connect with David on Instagram: @d.chap.de.laine

Referenced Ministry Video: Chapdelaine Family Ministry Video

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Former MLB pitcher and current broadcast analyst for the Cincinnati Reds, Sam LeCure, joins the podcast to unpack the reasons why he refuses to be passive. We discuss the exciting days of winning baseball in Cincinnati, the mentality he carried with him throughout his playing career, and how to find goodness in all things. You can find Sam on most Reds Live shows before and after each Cincinnati Reds game.

Connect with Sam:

- on Instagram: @sam_lecure

- on Twitter: @mrLeCure

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Davis Baxter, a former Division I collegiate athlete, joins the podcast to reflect on his pursuit of professional golf and how he has anchored his mentality in something that results can’t touch. We discuss how he has refused to allow his performance to determine his worth, and how God values the condition of our souls more than our work.

Connect with Davis on Instagram: @davisbax8

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Matthew Badea, a talented designer, photographer, and filmmaker, joins the podcast to unpack the heart and mentality behind his creative work. We discuss the concepts of where we find our identity and how to approach success in a healthy way. Also, fresh off of his engagement, we dive into what we believe marriage is all about and how we, as men, can reject passivity in aligning our desires with God's design for marriage. 

Connect with Matthew and his work:

- on Instagram: @matt.bad @gmweddingfilms 

- on Vimeo: G&M Wedding Films

- on YouTube: Matthew Badea

Referenced film project: Jon Bellion - Cautionary Tales Music Video

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Jason Tyler and Tyler Waldie join the podcast to discuss how they approach running. Jason, a designer by trade, shares his "Happy Trails" initiative aiming to give runners an opportunity to share their personal running journey. And Tyler, a high school track and cross country coach, expands on where he gets his competitive edge and how he can pass that down to the next generation. From the camaraderie to self-improvement to serving your mental health, we discuss the many reasons why we run and what can be gained from moving towards the difficulty of it.

Connect with Jason and Tyler:

- on Instagram: @happytrails4lif @generation151

- on Strava: Jason Tyler, Tyler Waldie

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Matthew Crooker joins the podcast to share his incredible weight loss story and how his relationship with his dad fueled it. We also discuss his experience of winning a Strava sponsorship to run his first marathon in New York City last fall, and the mentality he maintains today.

Connect with Matthew on Instagram: @runto5kandbeyond 

Referenced Strava Film: Becoming a Marathoner

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Seara Mayanja and Autumn Lana join the podcast to bring light to the very clear brokenness in our country. We discuss Seara's time working in Uganda, her experience of being a black woman in this world, and how we can all move forward with hope. 

Connect with Seara and Autumn on Instagram: @searamayanja @autumn.lana

Referenced Prayer from Bishop Ken Untener: Prophets of a Future Not Our Own

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Chris Long, Founder of Winsome Creative, joins the podcast to share the process of developing his freelance work into starting his own business. We also discuss how to implement healthy family rhythms, take thoughts captive, and maximize the formative college years. 

Connect with Chris and his work:

- on Instagram: @chrislahng @winsome.creative

Website: wearewinsome.com

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Ryan Johnson joins the podcast to share his experience of being the oldest sibling in a broken home, and how he is setting his family on a different course. We discuss practices of mindfulness, spirituality, and living with intention throughout all phases of life.

Connect with Ryan on Instagram: @rhinojohnson22

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Andrew Winebrenner, Founder of the Roebling Runners, joins the podcast to help give some more context to the phrase "Why Be Passive". We also discuss his leadership of a growing running group, how it feels to be a dad, and not letting our ideas sit on the shelf. 

Connect with Andrew and the Roebling Runners on Instagram: @aydeedubya @designbrenner @roeblingrunners

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