A Godzillion and One

25: Raechel Myers - What Place Does Scripture Have in My Life?

A recent study found that 50% of US adults read the Bible less than twice a year [https://www.barna.com/research/sotb-2021/]. In my conversation today with Raechel Myers [https://www.instagram.com/raechelmyers/] we talk about this spiritual famine many Christians are facing, especially after the last few years. As the CEO/Founder of She Reads Truth [https://shereadstruth.com/], He Reads Truth [https://hereadstruth.com/], and Kids Read Truth [https://www.shopshereadstruth.com/pages/kids], Raechel is passionate about helping people personally connect with the living Word of God. Raechel’s passion for the Bible is evident but you will also appreciate her honesty in discussing the struggles and the pressures people sometimes face when it comes to diving into Scripture. I hope you get to the end of this episode feeling encouraged about your next step. As we wrap up season 2 [https://gregholder.com/podcast/] of the podcast, I couldn’t think of a better episode to keep ringing in our ears over the summer.   PS. Join us in wishing She Reads Truth a happy 10th year anniversary [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BhJqv21tBc]! *** Stay connected with Greg on social @gregholder_ and check out today’s show notes [https://gregholder.com/ep25-raechelmyers]!

24: Daniel Hwang - Crypto for Beginners

Want to know what terms like cryptocurrency, Bitcoin mining, decentralization, and blockchain really mean? Not sure where to begin? Today's conversation with Daniel Hwang is a great place to start. Daniel is the Special Projects Lead at F2Pool [https://www.f2pool.com/?lang=en_US] and the Head of Protocols at stakefish [https://stake.fish/en/].    With degrees in computer science and cryptography, Daniel has participated in mining, remittances, and developed cryptocurrency education. With years of experience in this space, Daniel brings a unique perspective to the conversation as he explains the building blocks of what crypto is and the unique opportunities it provides in supporting social good.    *** Stay connected with Greg on social @gregholder_ and check out today’s show notes [https://gregholder.com/ep24-danielhwang/]!

Bonus: Concerts for Hope

A talented composer and pianist, Eric Genuis, is known for his Concerts for Hope. These unique concerts are performed in prisons, hospitals, rehab centres, nursing homes and inner-city schools, all around the world. Eric's original compositions are played more than a hundred times a year in a variety of diverse settings. Eric's mission is to use music to bring beauty and inspiration into places that are often overlooked and forgotten. *** Stay connected with Greg on social @gregholder_ and check out today’s show notes!

23: Gloria Umanah - To Be Seen and Known

I know I've said it before, but truly this is one of my favorite interviews to date. Poignant. Honest. Hopeful. Gloria Umanah [https://www.gloriaumanah.com/] is a spoken word artist, gifted communicator, and the founder/executive director of the Ex-Nihilo Collective [https://www.theexnihilocollective.com/], an organization raising up high capacity creatives and leaders. Their latest initiative, the Hope Booth [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdP2PL8Wkpk], is a 3-minute immersive experience that delivers messages of hope in the form of remodeled phone booths stationed in cities around the world. In everything she does, Gloria is passionate about reaching people that feel invisible and reminding them that they are seen and known. I hope you walk away from this episode reminded of the impact your life can have on this world. (Note: this episode includes topics of mental health, including the mention of suicide. Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/], 1-800-273-8255) *** Stay connected with Greg on social @gregholder_ and check out today’s show notes [https://gregholder.com/ep23-gloriaumanah]!

22: Josh Young - Ending Homelessness with 3D Printers and Bitcoin

Over 1.6 billion people [https://newstorycharity.org/] around the world are living with inadequate housing and New Story Charity [https://newstorycharity.org/about-us/] is taking on the challenge of shifting that reality. I recently caught up with Josh Young, Chief of Staff at New Story, an organization that is leading the way in pioneering solutions to end global homelessness. We talked about everything from Josh's decision to decline Harvard grad school, Bitcoin beach, what a 3D housing community is really like, and the future we're heading into. Josh has a passion for ending homelessness and leveraging cutting-edge technology to better serve people. I think you'll learn a lot in this episode but you'll also walk away encouraged to take on the next challenge you see.   *** Stay connected with Greg on social @gregholder_ and check out today’s show notes [https://gregholder.com/ep22-joshyoung]!