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Giovanni Hamilton (Gio the Podcaster) was born and raised in Philadelphia and is a major sports fan! Gio was born with a rare condition called Schwartz-Jampel syndrome and has already had 30 surgeries at age 16. Although Giovanni has encountered numerous trials and difficulties, he is a walking miracle and overflows with positivity and love. Gio hosts his own sports talk show called The Giovanni Show and has dreams of being an NFL reporter.

In this episode, Giovanni shares his story and talks about the challenges he has faced throughout his life. We also talk about how to deal with negativity, overcoming bullying, faith, and football. And yes...Gio talks about some of his epic sports memories including working the NFL combine, having Lucas Oil Stadium all to himself, and hanging with Pat McAfee. Stephen and Gio met during Stephen's time working for the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation and have been friends ever since. Enjoy this episode!

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A practice of year-end reflection is one of the most impactful habits you can develop. By taking time to recap and reflect the past year, you can avoid bringing the same old struggles into the new year. 

In this episode, Stephen Glasser breaks down his Year-End Reflection Guide and walks you through how to look back, reflect, and go forward with year-end reflection. Make sure you download the FREE year-end reflection guide before you get started!

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Zach Wentz is the Executive Director of the AO1 Foundation, the nonprofit organization he helped launch in 2017 with his brother, NFL Quarterback, Carson Wentz. Zach has helped grow AO1 from a dream in a tree stand to a multi-million dollar organization that is making an impact in the midwest, Philadelphia, and Haiti. Zach is also an avid outdoorsmen and stars in an online outdoor show, Wentz Bros Outdoors. He, his wife Andie, and their three children live in Indianapolis, IN - but will always call North Dakota home. FUN FACT: Zach was Stephen's boss for three years when Stephen served as the Director of Operations & Events for AO1 from 2019-2022. 

In this episode, Zach dives into the story of AO1 and his unconventional journey into non-profit leadership. He talks about his background in sports and education and how it has helped shape him into the leader he is today. He also talks about the challenges he and the AO1 Foundation have faced over the past few years and how he has lead AO1 through rapid growth and intense adversity. Zach embodies servant leadership - eager to serve others and use his powerful leadership style for the good of those around him. Enjoy this episode!

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Terry Parkman is best known for being Stephen's youth pastor... Ok, maybe that is just part of his leadership journey. Terry serves as the founder of Next Generation Leader, a leadership group committed to seeing the next generation of leaders discover their purpose, empowering them to step out into the plan of God for their lives. Terry serves in a variety of leadership roles that revolve around empowering the next generation. He is the Global Co-Chair for Empowered21 NextGen, the Global NextGen Ambassador for  OneHope,  and the NextGen Pastor at River Valley Church in Minneapolis, MN, a multi-site church with locations in the US and abroad. Terry is a sought after speaker around the world! 

In this episode, Terry and Stephen recount some youth ministry shenanigans and dive into a conversation about understanding, identifying, and claiming God's unique calling for your life. Regardless of whether you are in full-time ministry or a stay-at-home parent, you have a God-sized calling on your life and we hope this episode helps you discover it and fully step into it. Terry also unloads some of his vast knowledge of generational trends to better help us understand our current cultural moment and discover our role in seeing God's kingdom advance. Enjoy the episode!

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Steve Jamison serves as the Lead Pastors of Eastridge Church, a dynamic multi-site church with two campuses in the Seattle, Washington area and one in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Prior to pastoring Eastridge Church, Steve served as an evangelist ministering on six continents. Steve has a unique ministry blend, having led Jammin' Against the Darkness, an evangelistic outreach which featured NBA players, award-winning music, and the message of Jesus Christ in premier venues such as Madison Square Garden, The Verizon Center, and T-Mobile Park. He grew up fishing the treacherous waters off the coast of Alaska, which was both thrilling and full of adventure. It was in the thick of these adventures when he heard the voice of God for the first time, calling him into ministry, and realized there’s no greater thrill than discovering God’s calling on your life. He unpacks this and invites us into a deeper life in his new book, The Most Valuable Catch.

In this episode, Steve and Stephen talk about Steve's adventures fishing the treacherous waters off the coast of Alaska where he heard the voice of God for the first time, calling him into ministry. He unpacks some of the valuable lessons he has learned along the way, including realizing there's no greater thrill than discovering God's calling on your life. Enjoy the episode!

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Jason VanRuler is the author of Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. He began his career in 2011 and has worked with many populations over the years, ranging from persons who are incarcerated to top CEOs, performers and artists, and just about everyone in between. Jason has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker and operates a multistate private practice. Jason is known for his ability to relate and connect with his clients and offer hope to those who have felt hopeless. He has an engaged and rapidly growing online audience for his insightful, short videos sharing practical tips for psychological care, self-help, and healthy relationships. 

In this episode, Jason and Stephen talk about all things emotional health, dealing with brokenness, getting past your past, navigating challenges, and prioritizing appropriate vulnerability in order to deepen relationships. This conversation is FULL OF GOLD and I'm excited for you to hear it!

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Bill and Kristi Gaultiere are Drs of Psychology and the Founders of Soul Shepherding, a ministry to help pastors, leaders, churches and all those desiring to thrive with Jesus in emotional and relational health. In their Soul Shepherding Institute retreats and training they offer a certificate for serving as a Spiritual Director. They are also authors of a number of soul care books and resources. They have been speaking and writing about following Jesus in life and ministry since 1987. Their new book Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith, uses the Enneagram to help you grow in emotional health, loving relationships and intimacy with Jesus. 

In this conversation, Stephen and Kristi talk about all things Enneagram. Kristi provides an overview of each Enneagram type as well as their core emotions, stress and security expressions, primary defense mechanisms, soul care practices and so much more. Ultimately, Kristi is passionate about the Enneagram because she believes it is an effective tool for emotional health, empathy, and discipleship.

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Bri McKoy is an accidental home cook, the author of and Come & Eat, and a lover of gathering people around her everyday table. She is the creator of The Everyday Kitchen Masterclass, a five-week online course that teaches people how to become more confident home cooks. She is relatable, funny, engaging and truly helps simplify the art of cooking so everyday people can learn to not just embrace cooking in order to survive, but truly enjoy it! Her very first cook book, The Cook's Book, is available NOW anywhere you buy books!

In this episode, Bri and Stephen talk about Bri's journey from fellow kitchenphobic to a home chef who LOVES cooking. She shares practical advice to help everyday people learn to enjoy the kitchen. We talk about kitchen hacks, must have kitchen tools, go-to Superbowl recipes to impress your friends, meal planning, and more! Bri's passion is helping everyday people become more confident in the kitchen!

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Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise originally from Seattle, now living in San Diego. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, he’s been featured on Comedy Central and Netflix by Kevin Hart, the Late Late Show with James Corden, Fox, Hulu and can regularly be heard on Sirius Radio XM. Online, his stand-up clips and jokes have received tens of millions of views and his podcast, Don’t Make Me Come Back There, has over a million downloads. He’s also the author of How to be Married be Married to Melissa, an Amazon #1 New Release published by Harper Collins in June 2022. Dustin describes himself as “the world’s most average person” but is far from it when on stage. He brings you into his life through his jokes about the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most people. At 38 years old, Dustin has been married for 18 years and has three kids. This helps makes Dustin truly one of the most unique voices in the comedy scene.

In this episode, we talk about navigating faith, marriage, and share a few laughs along the way. Dustin dives into his one-of-a-kind marriage and shares about his fascinating journey into stand-up comedy. Enjoy!

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Tyson Motsenbocker is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and composer from the Pacific Northwest. His audience has come to know him as a brilliant lyricist, unflinchingly honest and an artist who embraces vulnerability above all. He has played for hundreds of thousands of people at famous and historic rooms, including Los Angeles' Wilturn Theatre and Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. In this conversation, Tyson shares about the loss of his mother and his 600-mile journey on foot along the California coastline and what he learned along the way. In this episode, we talk about grief, living beyond your comfort zone, and ultimately rediscovering faith. Enjoy!

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