The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast: Bryce Johnson – Sports, Faith, and Identity

The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast: Bryce Johnson – Sports, Faith, and Identity

Dr. Dave Jones and Bryce Johnson unpack faith in sports, the FLAP framework, why only 50-60 NHL players are Christian and what that means for identity.

The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast: Travis Vaughn – Lazy Marketing

Travis Vaughn from Upward Sports joins Dr. Dave to talk about lazy marketing, the trap most growing organizations fall into without realizing it. They cover founder syndrome, the 17,000 impressions problem, journey mapping, and why nothing important happens in your office.

The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast: Gabe Cox – Mental Toughness

Mental toughness coach Gabe Cox reveals how she shaved nearly an hour off her marathon time to qualify for Boston twice—and why the same mental training that got her across that finish line is transforming how Christian entrepreneurs build their businesses.

The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast: Brady Shearer – From Bible College to $5M: Church Marketing and Ministry Growth

Brady Shearer started Pro Church Tools in his sophomore year of Bible college with nothing but a camera and a calling to help churches. Today, his company has 30 team members, generates over $5 million annually, and serves churches navigating the biggest communication shift in 500 years.

The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast: Mark Driestadt – Christian Branding and Ministry Growth

Mark Driestadt, founder of Infinity Concepts, explains that successful Christian organizations focus on brand clarity, mission alignment, and simple messaging. Ministries often struggle not because of passion or funding, but because they lack a clear brand identity and consistent communication across their organization. By revisiting their core mission and reducing cognitive overload in messaging, Christian leaders can build stronger engagement with donors, audiences, and communities.