Episode 19: Pastor Jeff Warren: Living Forgiven, the Great Revival and Facing Tragedy with Faith

Episode 22: Wayne McCullough, Jr. on Brotherhood, Brokenness & Dating After Being Born Again (Part II)

In this episode of Simple Talk, Wayne sits down for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, identity, and the moments that change us. Through stories filled with humor, honesty, and hard-earned perspective, this episode explores the tension between ambition and authenticity, the weight of expectations, and the importance of relationships, faith, and staying grounded. A reflective and encouraging conversation about growth, resilience, and learning what truly matters.

Episode 21: Wayne McCullough Jr. on Faith, Family, Friends & Finding Strength in Christ (Part 1)

Wayne McCullough Sr. sits down with his son, Wayne McCullough Jr., for an honest conversation about faith, family, purpose, and the values that shape a meaningful life. The episode also dives into personal transformation, generational perspectives on faith, and the renewed spiritual hunger happening within Gen Z today. This isn’t just a father-son conversation. It’s a real, thoughtful discussion about growth, priorities, and finding joy in the things that matter most.

Episode 20: Cary Pierce: Songwriter Insights on Music, Purpose and Joy

Wayne returns with guest Cary Pierce for an honest, open conversation about music, faith, and second chances. Cary shares how his journey from small stages to big success led him to reevaluate what really matters — from chasing applause to finding peace, purpose, and redemption. It’s a story about friendship, creativity, and the quiet work of rebuilding life with gratitude and grace.

Episode 19: Pastor Jeff Warren: Living Forgiven, the Great Revival and Facing Tragedy with Faith

Welcome to Simple Talk 2025 — real conversations about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances. In this debut episode, host Wayne McCullough sits down with Pastor Jeff Warren to talk about hope, discipleship, and what it means to truly find our identity in Christ. Together, they explore the challenges facing the modern church, the power of community, and how slowing down to be with God changes everything. Honest, heartfelt, and practical, this episode sets the tone for a podcast designed to inspire, encourage, and bring people home.

Episode 18: Jarret Kovics & Michael Swail: Fighting for the Future You- personal strategies for optimizing health, wellness and mental clarity from two warriors participating in the arena of life.

Summary: Join us on a transformative journey as we welcome my dear friends Jarret Kovics and Michael Swail to explore the intricate balance of the 5F framework—family, friends, fitness, finances, and faith and its impact on our lives. Together, we share personal stories from ultramarathons to building businesses, emphasizing the power of supportive relationships and mental health. Michael opens up about his transition from investment banking to integrative wellness with Alive and Well, while I stress the importance of fostering deeply meaningful connections and shedding toxicity for a truly fulfilling existence. Listen in as we unpack our personal morning rituals and the profound effect they have on setting the tone for our day. From my sunrise-simulating Hatch alarm to Michael's devotional, cold showers, we each reveal how we intertwine wellness and productivity into our routines.Our discussion highlights the small yet significant habits, like three-minute cold showers, that can create powerful ripples throughout our day, and we emphasize the intention behind starting our mornings with practices that nourish both body and soul. Wrap up your listening experience with reflections on life's voyage, where we ponder the spontaneous thoughts and values that surface in moments of pressure. Acknowledging personal growth and the ability to express love more freely than in the past.