The Culture-neer Podcast

God's Word vs. Man's Word: The Foundation Every Leader Needs | No Neutral Ground: Biblical Authority, Cultural Influence, and Leading with Conviction | with Ken Ham

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com] Ken Ham — founder of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter — joins Terry Gualtney for a conversation that goes far deeper than creation and evolution. Ken unpacks why the real battle in culture isn't at the worldview level, it's at the foundation. He shares how his father's unwillingness to compromise shaped his entire ministry, what it takes to step out in faith when you have no money and no roadmap, and why the principles that built a $120 million ark apply just as much to building a healthy organization. Whether you lead a team, a company, or a ministry, this episode will challenge you to examine what your leadership — and your culture — is actually built on. Main Quote: "Whatever you're doing, you're doing for the Lord. Do it with excellence — because it's for the Lord that you're doing it." Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id17255072262 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com]

The Heart Behind the Business: Gregg Dedrick on Faith, Leadership, and Legacy

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com] Gregg Dedrick spent 30 years at the highest levels of corporate leadership — as President of KFC, a key architect behind the Yum! Brands launch, and a force in revitalizing major brands like Denny's. By every visible measure, he was winning. But beneath the success was a leader running dry. In this conversation, Gregg opens up about the moment he hit a wall, what God showed him about self-sufficiency, and how everything changed when he stopped doing things for God and started doing them with him. He also shares what it looks like to lead a company as a sacred calling, why culture ripples instead of scales, and how he now defines legacy after a life built in the boardroom and the church. This is one of the most honest and substantive leadership conversations we've had on the podcast. Learn more in Terry's book, Culture-neer 🔔 Subscribe for weekly leadership content Main Quote: Mission says this is what we do. Vision says this is where we're going. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id17255072262 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com]

The Leader's Job Is to Show People a Future Worth Building With Terry Gwaltney

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com] Talent, opportunity, and hard work still aren't enough if your people can't see where you're going. In this episode, Terry Gwaltney walks through what it really means to cast vision — not as a one-time speech, but as an ongoing discipline that shapes your culture, your hiring, and the way your people show up every day. If you want a team that's engaged, aligned, and moving in the same direction, this conversation is for you. Topics covered: - The difference between mission, vision, and culture - Why vision has to be repeated, not just announced - How to communicate a future your people can see themselves in - What Blockbuster, Western Union, and Walt Disney teach us about vision Learn more in Terry's book, Culture-neer 🔔 Subscribe for weekly leadership content Main Quote: Mission says this is what we do. Vision says this is where we're going. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id17255072262 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com]

Building a Kingdom Business | Faith, Leadership Culture with Jeanna Roach a Betenbough CEO

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com] In this episode of the Culture-Neer Podcast, Terry sits down with Jeanna Roach, CEO of Betenbough Companies—a faith-driven organization redefining what it means to lead in the marketplace. Jenna shares her journey from public relations to leading a multi-entity business with over 400 employees, and how humility, identity, and faith became the foundation of her leadership. This conversation dives deep into: * Building a culture that truly impacts people * Integrating faith into everyday business decisions * The truth about “sacred vs. secular” work * Leading with humility and identity * What it looks like to reveal God through business If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or someone trying to align your work with your faith—this episode will challenge and inspire you. If you want to build a company that stands above the competition, attracts loyal customers, and develops a reputation people trust, you cannot rely on effort alone. You must build a culture of excellence. Because the truth is simple: Legendary companies aren’t built by accident.They’re built by leaders who refuse to accept the average. We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Here are three simple ways you can do that… Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id17255072262 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

The Real Reason Your Company Isn’t Scaling | with Terry Gwaltney

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com] What separates legendary companies from average ones? It’s not intelligence.It’s not luck.It’s standards. In this episode of Culture-Neer, Terry breaks down one of the most important leadership principles for entrepreneurs and business owners: excellence is not a talent — it’s a system. Many leaders believe success comes from hustle alone. Hustle may help you start, but it won’t help you scale. Legendary companies are built on intentional standards, clear systems, and a culture that refuses to tolerate mediocrity. In this conversation, Terry explains: * Why excellence must be defined and operationalized * How standards shape reputation * The difference between hustle and systems * Why companies that tolerate mediocrity always stay average * The hidden cost of poor culture and weak leadership * Why customer experience will never exceed employee experience * How leaders unintentionally create cultures of mediocrity * Why clarity is the real job of leadership * How excellence compounds like interest over time If you want to build a company that stands above the competition, attracts loyal customers, and develops a reputation people trust, you cannot rely on effort alone. You must build a culture of excellence. Because the truth is simple: Legendary companies aren’t built by accident.They’re built by leaders who refuse to accept the average. We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Here are three simple ways you can do that… Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id17255072262 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com [info@culture-neer.com]