Faith, Hope, & Prosperity: Recent Episodes
Austin Green
Building faith in Jesus Christ by recognizing His hand in the journey to spiritual and financial prosperity. On this show, you will meet innovators, inventors, authors, and businessmen and women who have trusted their lives into the hands of our Heavenly Father. For them, that has made all the difference.
Dan Davis is the founder and CEO of Stiry, a company devoted to telling stories that stir. I find Dan's business compelling and fascinating. Dan's story is filled with trials that have brought him closer to Jesus Christ and God, and also made him dang good at what he does.
Follow Dan on Instagram @stirydan to learn more about his story.
Music Credit: Ryan Tilby
Trevor is the CEO and co-founder of MTN OPS, an outdoor supplements brand based in Utah. This episode was really fun to do together. Trevor is a laid back but ultra-passionate guy so it's thrilling just talking to him.
Trevor really highlighted the Book of Mormon and the capacity it has to bring Christ's power into our lives. He talks about missionary work and its importance in his life, as he grew up with his parents leading the Washington DC Mission (if I'm remembering that right :).
Great episode, sure to give you revelation in your journey as you listen.
Kelly Murie is a successful chiropractor in Las Vegas and he is also one of the most calm, spiritual, focused people I've ever met. His spiritual preparation truly comes across in this episode. The comfort with which he speaks of his spiritual experiences and thoughts on prayer amazed me.
This is a spiritually heavy episode and I'm sure you'll feel how you can apply the doctrines discussed as you listen.
Colby Bauer is the co-founder and CEO of Thread Wallets, which is the coolest little accessory you can get right now. He shared some insights in this episode that I really hadn't considered, and he expressed that the questions he answered in this interview were unique (aka there's never-before-heard stories in here :). It was a pleasure getting to know Colby. Hope you enjoy this one.
-Austin
Music provided by the one and only Ryan Tilby.
Brent is the CEO of BotBuilt, a company that uses robotics to build homes. He's a convert to the Church with a really interesting story. He's also former Special Forces, and I've never heard someone sound so cool saying "clear a room." I really felt the Spirit hearing his story, and his cadence and speed in speech make him so easy to follow. Brent's intelligence and passion are sure to rub off on you as you listen!
Incredible background music by Ryan Tilby.
Vanessa is the co-founder of Chatbooks, a software company that helps families to record their memories in a much simpler way. She is the type of person that everyone wants to be friends with. Vanessa's humility and giftedness are very apparent, and she's one of the few superwoman mom/wife/entrepreneur/singer/disciples out there. Hope you enjoy.
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Background music credit goes to Ryan Tilby.
Jake is the creator of the Tenaciously Human Podcast. After a long career learning the ins and outs of business, he quit his job and left it all behind to run his podcast. He helps leaders find professional success without sacrificing faith and family.
I loved meeting with Jake, and he's a great storyteller and guest. You can tell faith and family come first for him. His thoughts in this episode are focused on promptings, following them, and how that leads to increased faith and confidence.
Music in this episode comes from Ryan Tilby.
Garr is the President of Zemi Wellness and has worked at executive levels for Gold's Gym and The American Red Cross in Utah. He's calm, respectful, and kind. I'd listen to this one over and over just to have his character traits rub off on me a little bit.
His two main messages?
Be ambitious (in personal and professional life), and let God prevail.
AJ is the CEO and founder of the Wander map App, and the story of how it came to pass is pretty interesting. The fact that AJ chose her cover photo to include her daughter should tell you a bit about her. She's a family first kind of entrepreneur, and she'll always be that way. AJ really opened up in this interview and I felt the spirit as she spoke. I hope you will, too.
AJ talked about believing in a living, breathing Savior. That's something that has really stuck with me. She also was willing to share that her life is not as easy as it may seem, and sacrifice is required in any job.
AJ has always been quite an entrepreneur and I hope you can enjoy her hard working, yet peaceful spirit as she testifies of Christ in this episode.
Learn more about Wander: wandermaps.com
Music credit, as always, goes to Ryan Tilby.
Roger is a co-author on many best-selling books including his most famous, The Oz Principle. But beyond that, he is a disciple of Christ first. Kindhearted and warm and loving, Roger spoke to me about his experiences with school and work, his incredible wife, his battle with cancer, changing directions, and now his recent focus on helping single adults in the church.
Enjoy the show.
0:00 Roger's conversion to the church and his mission
6:00 Family drama surrounding Roger's conversion
8:45 Breaking the news to his parents 9:00 College and choosing his career
13:00 Getting a job after school and dealing with a change in direction
18:45 Transitioning from consulting to writing
20:30 Roger's most recent books
26:00 Overcoming cancer
29:00 Roger's wife, Gwen, how they met, and how awesome she is
34:00 Roger's experience being a grandfather
35:00 How to get good coaching (close ties vs distant ties)
37:30 Roger's 3-part advice to young adults
Music by Ryan Tilby
David Bradford is an entrepreneur, CEO, who's left retirement 3 times. You just can't stop this guy. David shares spiritual truths to help you get stuff done. As you listen to his story, I hope you receive revelation and learn things beyond what he shares.
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0:00 David's extensive background and awards and credentials
1:50 David's 3 retirements and why he keeps working
4:00 David's background in tech5:00 David's mission in France, English Classes and how that's affected his career now
7:30 David's experience being one of the first students in the BYU Law school9:00 David's advice on college - don't go to law school
10:45 What David is doing now with FluentWorlds - innovating in the world of language learning
14:00 I turn into a fangirl for a few minutes
16:30 David's book, "Up Your Game: 6 Timeless Principles for Networking Your Way to the Top"
19:00 how David met his wife
20:00 David's wife's role in his career and journey
22:00 Set aside 20 minutes every day for each thing, and how to get things done.
24:45 The doctrine of the gospel that has oriented David toward success
26:00 Why paying tithing isn't going to make you rich
28:00 David's secret to success: dreamers that do.
30:30 David's mentors, especially his branch president when he was a kid
33:45 David's advice to young adults
Music credit in this episode, as always, goes to Ryan Tilby.
Damian Dayton is a successful entrepreneur, dad, and marketer.
Damian is a leader at Creatably, PillowCube, and StairSlide. Beyond that, though, he's a spiritual giant. This episode contains applicable advice for people concerned about school, dating, and finding their calling in life.
1.00 Damian's career history and accomplishments
3:30 Damain's experience changing his major in college and the impression he had
7:30 Accomplishing things without meaning to
11:30 What really matters when choosing your path
13:30 Develop your strengths, not your weaknesses
17:00 Leveraging gifts and talents
21:00 God cares about our desires, and wants to help refine us
24:30 Damian flips it and starts interviewing me!
26:30 The struggle of being a single man in the church
28:00 How to pick your spouse
33:30 Why God's going to let you struggle
36:30 Moving from focusing on your own career to helping others
41:00 The problem with taking time off
47:00 Damian's best advice to a young adult member of the church
Credit for music in this episode, once again, goes to Ryan Tilby.
Ken Craig is the most casually awesome person you'll ever meet. He doesn't seem worried about impressing everyone, and that just makes him more impressive. He is a spiritual powerhouse. Ken is the embodiment of kindness and, as he speaks in this episode, you'll feel that warmth. In fact, Ken attributes his ability to love others to be his secret to success.
"Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away." - 1 Corinthians 13:8
Because we had some good laughs as well as some serious moments in this episode, (and because I'm just a guy, not an audio editor) the volume is a bit quiet at some points and a tad loud at others.
0:00 His job in the Church's Philanthropies Department
2:30 Why people donate great sums to the church beyond tithing, fast offerings, and other regular channels
4:00 Ken's experiences in college and his mission, and when he joined a comedy troupe known as "The Garrens".
8:00 How his career path changed over time
11:00 Looking back on his career and the lessons in it
14:20 His wife's encouragement (highlight)
15:00 Ken teaches what true prosperity is
16:00 His wife's encouragement pt.2, why she was essential to their family's prosperity
17:00 How to go to school, work, and have kids - Ken's wise, relatable counsel
18:15 The parable of the sandwich (highlight) - this will change the way you date
20:45 How he started to know when Katie was THE ONE - spiritual confidence and feelings that came gradually. Ken's sage advice: Be equally yoked with your partner.
23:00 The decision to have kids, and how many (they have 8)
24:45 Why family is so important to life, communities, and the world, and the purpose of work28:00 How Ken got involved with comedy and acting
30:00 Why focusing on other things may be essential to your career, and the special role with which each of us is born
36:00 How to recognize your life's mission and how Ken has done so in his own life42:00 Take it slow. Ken's sage advice
43:30 Trust the Lord and see His hand!
44:20 Brother Craig's experience with receiving priesthood blessings and the power that they can bring to our lives, especially in moments of uncertainty.
Gregg Godfrey, founder of Nitro Circus, is no joke. Gregg really opened up in this interview and talked with me about some incredible things he's felt in his life. He is an incredible example of following your dream, even if some people would call it ridiculous.
Brother Godfrey shared a powerful testimony in this episode, along with some relatable and applicable stories that could potentially change the way you see the world. Gregg comes at life with a very unique perspective that most of us dream of having. By following Christ and returning to him when things went south, Gregg is now living in the most joyful period of his entire life.
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Here's a basic rundown of the episode, although the times are pre-editing so add a minute or so to them if you really want to hear specific parts.
0:00 His general career path
1:00 Gregg reviews his childhood "raised by wolves" and his action-packed mission in mob-infested Italy
6:00 Gregg starts his family and is looking to find a path
7:00 Gregg's schooling at University of Utah
8:30 His experience as a Disney stuntman after sneaking onto Disney property
9:55 How Faith and Prayer and Persistence got him through his early years
10:15 Doing rough work to get by for a while after losing his job
10:50 Starting Nitro Circus and his first film
13:00 His connection with OGIO, Travis Pastrana, and his next film
15:00 Gregg gives incredible advice: "Fail fast", follow the spirit
16:45 Building the brand of Nitro Circus, the story of their fast rise
18:50 Nitro's family values, setting them apart from the industry
21:00 Broken bones are part of the deal.
22:20 Dealing with challenges at Nitro, and what happens when we drift away from the Lord.
24:30 Starting the Tour and seeing a disaster injury
27:40 Living the rock and roll style tour life, selling out huge venues, going nuts
28:30 Gregg sees his childhood dream unfold beyond what he could've imagined
30:30 His long resume of injuries and getting caught up in the craziness of things, losing focus
32:50 Inspiring words - how to manage fear and doubt
35:00 Gregg talks repentance and accountability
37:00 How to find real happiness
39:30 The juicy goods - getting your teeth kicked in, and why opposition is valuable
40:58 Gregg recounts a CRAZY story of being led by the Holy Ghost to watch The Book of Mormon Play in London, winning a ticket lottery, and having a transformational realization
48:30 Gregg talks about getting started on his next journey and living without regrets
50:00 Wise counsel: being led to your purpose, and living up to your potential through the principle of repentance
51:00 Gregg goes over the story of Christ and the woman caught it adultery, and getting to know the Savior
52:45 The greatest advice he can give... A powerful moment.
55:15 Fasting played a big part in his life, in addition to prayer and faith.
55:45 A shoutout to David Wunderli, a great man.
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Music featured in this episode by Ryan Tilby - Brightly Beams our Father's Mercy, Master, the Tempest is Raging, The Lord is my Shepherd (used with permission :)
Brother Gundry is one of the most engaging story tellers I have ever met. In this episode, he will keep you wanting to hear more of his voice, as well as giving you new ideas for how you can hear God's voice in your life. It is hard for me to imagine someone listening to Chad and not being motivated to really get their life in order. It was a pleasure to get to know him, and he continued to kindly share with me even more advice (spiritual, professional, and personal) even after the show, just because of his charitable and giving nature.
Chad is currently working as the Senior Director of Sales at eLuma Online Therapy. He was educated at University of Phoenix, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Master's in Business Administration. Brother Gundry has an impressive background in sales, marketing, and administration. He is also machine on the basketball court and he has built several apps in entrepreneurial ventures, about which he will speak in today's show. I hope you enjoy this episode.
-----Episode Overview:
0:00 Brother Gundry's mission in California
2:00 How he saw God directing his path on his mission
4:00 How he saw God shaping him through his weaknesses
6:10 How Chad receives revelation from the Spirit
8:15 The power of writing down revelation
9:15 His incredible, miraculous story of finding his wife
13:00 How he proposed and became a legend in his mission
15:45 How his mission served as a launchpad for his life and career
17:45 His education and career path, guided by the hand of the Lord
19:30 Chad's mind-blowing story about abandoning his basketball career
24:00 The difficulties and pressure of starting a big family fast, moving, and working, and choosing to get his master's degree
26:30 How Chad was able to work, get his Master's, be a parent, and not financially sink
29:00 How God directed him, word for word
33:00 Chad's lessons from these revelatory experiences
36:45 God knows you will fail, but that's encouraging!
39:00 What Brother Gundry has to say to those with mental illness
42:00 Brother Gundry's entrepreneurial ventures, guided by revelation, and changing social media
47:00 Dealing with failure, but having fun
48:30 His second entrepreneurial venture, and how he grew from it
51:00 His wise advice to live your best life at the best career...
54:00 Patience, looking back, changing over time, and seeing God's hand.
Music Credit: Ryan Tilby - "Hope", "Master, The Tempest is Raging", and "Nearer My God to Thee/for the Beauty of the Earth" Album: Sacred Guitar.
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