The Freedom Lab Podcast

Ep. 28 Leadership Environments High Performers Won't Stay In: Tate Unruh Keynote from CBB Conference 2026

In this special episode, we share a keynote presentation from Tate Unruh, delivered at the Head Coach Training Center event for college basketball coaches. What does the world look like through the eyes of a high performer? Why do some leadership environments bring out the best in people while others quietly drive top talent away? In this keynote, Tate explores the internal drivers of high performers—their relationship with identity, fear, vision, growth, and purpose—and how leaders can create environments where exceptional people thrive. You'll also learn three practical indicators that your leadership environment may be pushing high performers away: * The goalposts keep moving. * You're giving people a script instead of a vision. * The vision isn't thrilling enough to inspire commitment. Whether you're leading a team, building a business, coaching athletes, or developing leaders, this conversation offers a framework for creating an environment that attracts, develops, and retains high performers. If you want people to perform at a high level, you must first build an environment worthy of their best.

Ep. 27 Dale Wallace: An Ai Model You Can Trust

🚨 Before you listen—go download Ask LYTE in the App Store. If you’ve ever wished you had a place to process questions, decisions, and ideas through a biblical lens—this is it. It’s AI built with a foundation of truth, designed to help you think clearly and discern wisely. Don’t just listen to this conversation—experience it for yourself. Download Ask LYTE today. — AI isn’t going anywhere—but the way you use it will shape the way you think, lead, and live. In this episode, we sit down with Dale Wallace, co-founder of Ask LYTE, to unpack what it actually looks like to use AI in a healthy, grounded way—without losing your voice, your convictions, or your dependence on God. There’s a lot of noise right now: fear that AI will replace us, blind trust that it should guide us, and confusion about where the line is. We cut through all of that. We talk about: * Why most people are using AI in a way that slowly erodes discernment * The difference between outsourcing thinking vs. sharpening it * How fear and over-reliance both lead to the same problem * What it means to keep truth as your foundation in an algorithm-driven world * A practical framework for using AI as a tool—not a master This isn’t about rejecting AI. It’s about redeeming the way you use it. If you care about growth, leadership, and living with clarity in a rapidly changing world, this conversation will challenge how you think—and how you engage with the tools shaping your future.

Ep. 26 When "Child of God" Falls Short As An Identity

Most people stop at “child of God” when defining who they are. The problem? That’s not a full identity—and it might be holding you back. In this episode, we break down the difference between a label and a lived identity, and why that gap matters for your performance, leadership, and decision-making. If you’ve ever felt like something is missing in how you show up—your confidence, your purpose, your impact—this might be why. In this episode, we challenge a common assumption and explore what’s missing. Your identity isn’t just a name—it’s a source.

Ep. 25 How to Build a Vision You Actually Care About

What if the reason you feel stuck…isn’t a lack of discipline—but a lack of clarity? In this episode, we break down what a real vision actually is—and why most people are chasing something that was never specific, meaningful, or measurable enough to bring to life. For years, I chased a vision of signing a $1M pro basketball contract. That vision shaped my decisions, my discipline, and my identity for two decades. But looking back, I can see how different things could have been if I had the tools we’re walking through today. Inside this episode, we give you 3 indicators your vision isn’t just good—it’s right: * It’s thrilling and meaningful (it actually moves you) * It’s specific (not just what you don’t want) * It’s measurable (so you can track and refine it) You’ll hear real stories from high-performing clients—from a business owner chasing money to a coach trying to build a better culture—and how asking better questions helped them uncover what they actually wanted at the root.

Ep. 24 How To Reinterpret Core Memories

Most of us carry a story about who we are—often one we never chose. In this episode, Tate shares a deeply personal moment from his childhood that convinced him he wasn’t intelligent. For years, that belief shaped how he saw himself, how he performed, and what he thought was possible. But the truth didn’t come out until decades later, when a simple IQ test confirmed the lie he’d been living under. This episode is about reinterpreting core memories, breaking false identities, and discovering the freedom that comes when you stop believing lies about your story.