The Be Unbound Podcast

How do you know what kind of work you're best suited to do? In this episode, David hosts a conversation with Jonathan and Jace where they break down why most career aptitude tests are fundamentally flawed and unhelpful, and present a helpful, practical alternative from Unbound: the Personal Triangle.

Learn more about Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester/

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Contact us: podcast@beunbound.us

Guests: Jonathan Brush, Jace Bower
Hosts: David Rethemeyer, Abraham Chen
Producer: Michael Caprera

In this episode, David and Abe are joined by Dan and Kari Elliott, who run a photography business, and currently work with Unbound's admissions department. They tell stories from their time as missionaries in Haiti and how it changed their perspective, how they got started as a husband-and-wife photography/videography team, and the most important lessons about faith and resilience they learned along the way.

Check out the Elliotts' photography: https://www.danelliottphotography.com/

Book an appointment with the Elliotts: https://calendly.com/dc--72/ascend-parent-appointment

Learn more about Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester/

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

Guests: Dan & Kari Elliott
Hosts: David Rethemeyer, Abraham Chen
Producer: Michael Caprera

In this Pursuits episode, Abe is joined by three Unbound alumni who are endeavoring to break the stereotype of accountants being boring: Tim Fisher, Riley Maas, and Janie Frobisher. They tell the stories of how they started into their careers, their favorite and least favorite parts of their job, and give some advice for students who might be taking accounting classes.

Email us: podcast@beunbound.us

Learn more about Cohorts: https://beunbound.us/cohorts/

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

Guests: Tim Fisher, Riley Maas, Janie Frobisher
Hosts: David Rethemeyer, Abraham Chen
Producer: Michael Caprera

In this Community Update, David gives an update on what's new in the Unbound Community, some new programs from Unbound, a new Question for the Community, and a new Words of Wisdom clip!

Respond to this month's Question for the Community on the Unbound Forums or the Ascend Slack:
“If you could ask any person, dead or alive, one question, who would it be, and what would you ask them?"

Unbound Forums: https://forums.beunbound.us/

Empower Calls: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pL7SkQSSKurJE7UniPekGVMmti2iWBIbJ5-c1m2hd4g/edit#gid=1045904641

Be Unbound YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeUnbound/

Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester

Ascend 2023: https://beunbound.us/ascend

Unbound Cohorts: https://beunbound.us/cohorts

November Online Event: https://beunbound.us/online-event

Host: David Rethemeyer
Producer: Michael Caprera

A recent hot-button topic among many in the workplace has been Quiet Quitting, which seemingly pits the personal boundaries of employees against the productivity and goals of their employers. But is there something more going on here? David is joined by Jonathan, Jace, and Victoria to discuss their thoughts on the topic, and provide a unique perspective on why this is occurring, and some possible solutions that you might not expect.

Learn more about Ascend Semester: Unbound's 1-semester college alternative program: https://beunbound.us/semester/

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

Guests: Jonathan Brush, Jace Bower, Victoria Grant
Hosts: David Rethemeyer, Abraham Chen
Producer: Michael Caprera

David and Abe are joined this episode by Sami Cone, an author, speaker, and TV show host from Nashville, TN, who gave a keynote presentation at APEX 2022. Sami talks about the importance of listening, overcoming struggles with comparison, and how to live out life confidently, knowing that we are a part of God's greater story.

Learn more about Sami Cone: https://www.samicone.com/

Learn more about Unbound Cohorts: https://beunbound.us/cohorts/

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

Hosts: David Rethemeyer, Abraham Chen
Producer: Michael Caprera

Abe is joined in this episode of Pursuits by Unbound alumni who have worked in the construction field. Caleb Brush, Wyatt Liebermann, and Ezra Fridel discuss how they got started in their respective roles, the pros and cons of their jobs, the skills that were most helpful to them, and some of their most interested and entertaining stories that they've gained with their experience.

Learn more about Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

Hosts: David Rethemeyer, Abraham Chen
Producer: Michael Caprera
Guests: Caleb Brush, Wyatt Liebermann, Ezra Fridel 

In an age where technology allows us to communicate with nearly anyone, why is local community still so important? David and the Unbound Staff discuss how the local community's role in society has faded, why that's a problem, and how young adults today can be active in their communities.

Learn more about Cohorts, Unbound's monthly content subscription: https://beunbound.us/cohorts/

Learn more about Ascend Semester, a 1-semester college alternative program: https://beunbound.us/semester/

In this episode of Conversations, David and Abe are joined by Luke Zamperini, the son of Louis Zamperini, the US Olympian and WWII veteran, known for his incredible story from the book and movies, Unbroken. Luke talks about the new Unbroken Curriculum, tells some personal stories about his father, and shares how his father's story of resilience, hope, and forgiveness has transformed lives.

Learn more about the Zamperini foundation: https://www.zamperini.org/
Learn more about the Unbroken Curriculum: https://www.unbrokencurriculum.org/

Learn more about Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester/

It's time for another Community Update, where David gives you all the latest Unbound community news, a new Question for the Community, and a never-before-seen Words of Wisdom clip!

Respond to this month's Question for the Community in the Ascend Slack or on the Unbound Forums!
"If you could add any game or activity to the schedule at APEX, what would it be?"

Photos from Atalie: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1yiHPa2uPCKWM9Q7zW29pq2sHle_HP8JR

Be Unbound Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeUnbound/

Unbound Forums: https://forums.beunbound.us/

Empower Call Signup Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pL7SkQSSKurJE7UniPekGVMmti2iWBIbJ5-c1m2hd4g/edit#gid=1045904641

Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester

In this episode of Unbound Pursuits, several Unbound alumni join Abe for a conversation about marketing: Peyton Sadler, David Rethemeyer, and Jace Bower. They discuss their current roles in marketing, their favorite examples of good marketing, and give some helpful insight for those who might be interested in pursuing a career in marketing.

Learn more about Launch, Unbound's 3-week online event for high schoolers and parents: https://beunbound.us/launch/

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

In this episode of Unbound Talks, David is joined by the Unbound staff for a conversation about a widely discussed topic in the young professional world: networking. However, we here at Unbound aren't afraid to challenge the norms, and in this episode, the staff challenges the traditional idea of networking, and shows an alternative that is more effective, valuable, and God-glorifying.

Learn more about Launch, Unbound's 3-week online event for high schoolers and parents: https://beunbound.us/launch/

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

David and Abe are joined by Paul Hastings, an Unbound alumnus and the host of the Compelled Podcast, where he highlights amazing Christian testimonies. Paul tells his story of his journey in life, how he started the podcast, and some of the most valuable lessons he's learned along the way.

Learn more about Paul and his podcast:
https://compelledpodcast.com/
https://paulhastings.me/

Learn more about Unbound's college alternative program, Ascend:
https://beunbound.us/ascend/

Learn more about Unbound's high school programs, Equip and Explore:
https://beunbound.us/equip/
https://beunbound.us/explore/

Live from APEX 2022: Join the Story, David gives an overview of some of the different ways that students can connect in the Unbound Community.

Be sure to submit your answers for the Question for the Community on the Forums or in the Slack!

The Unbound Forums: https://forums.beunbound.us/

Empower Calls: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pL7SkQSSKurJE7UniPekGVMmti2iWBIbJ5-c1m2hd4g/edit#gid=891618881

Be Unbound YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeUnbound

Learn more about Ascend, Unbound's college alternative: https://beunbound.us/ascend/

Abe is joined in-person for a conversation with two of Unbound's illustrative artists, Jordyn Shi and Jared Wiggins, for a conversation about the nature of beauty standards, and transitioning art from a hobby to a career.

Learn more about Ascend, Unbound's college alternative: https://beunbound.us/ascend/

Learn more about Equip and Explore, Unbound's high school programs: https://beunbound.us/equip/ https://beunbound.us/explore/

In the first episode of this season's series of Unbound Talks, David is joined by Unbound's President & CEO Jonathan Brush, Academics Director Victoria Grant, and Marketing Coordinator Jace Bower, to cover some of the questions that new or potential Ascend students/parents might have about Unbound's approach. This episode's discussion centers around how to maximize your fall classes as a freshman, and how the Ascend program uniquely equips students to live life differently.

Learn more about Ascend, Unbound's college alternative: https://beunbound.us/ascend/

Learn more about Equip and Explore, Unbound's high school programs: https://beunbound.us/equip/ https://beunbound.us/explore/

In the final episode of Summer Sessions, David and Abe enjoy a conversation with JJ Jasper, an author, comedian, speaker, and one of the keynote presenters at Unbound's APEX event. JJ details how God miraculously worked in his life, how he is able to bless others now with his writing and comedy, and how young people can make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Learn more about JJ Jasper: https://jjjasper.com/

Learn more about APEX: https://beunbound.us/apex/

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

In this Community Update, APEX is right around the corner, and there's lots of exciting things coming up that David is ready to fill you in on.

Submit answers for the Question for the Community by August 20th to podcast@beunbound.us

APEX 2021 Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceU6WfmKRNU
APEX 2022: https://beunbound.us/apex/

Be Unbound YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeUnbound/

Unbound Forums: https://forums.beunbound.us/

For the second Summer Session, Abe and David are joined by Jenny Randle, an Emmy award-winning editor and author, and one of the keynote speakers for Unbound's national APEX event. She gives valuable insight on how Christians can understand the passions that God has given us, and how we can follow God's will by pursuing them with confidence and humility.

Learn more about Jenny Randle: https://www.jennyrandle.com/

Learn more about APEX: https://beunbound.us/apex/

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

In this episode, David gives an update on the Unbound community, and introduces two brand new segments to the show!

Submit answers for the Question for the Community by July 26th to podcast@beunbound.us

Sami Cone: https://www.samicone.com/
Randy Riggins: https://www.reach-out.org/
APEX: https://beunbound.us/apex/

Colton & Cora's Tough Mudder Ascend Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdN3cQfGGps
Be Unbound YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeUnbound/

Unbound Forums: https://forums.beunbound.us/

Navigate: https://beunbound.us/navigate/
How to Find Work You Love: https://beunbound.us/how-to-find-work-you-love/