Don’t Give Up on the Dream With Chris Hodges

Don’t Give Up on the Dream With Chris Hodges

In this episode, I sat down with my friend Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands, for a conversation about faith, legacy, and why we should never stop dreaming. Drawing from his new book, Legacy Letters, Chris shared stories from his own journey and reminded me that God often develops our character long before He fulfills the dreams He's placed in our hearts. One thing he said during our conversation that really marked me was, “The dream is free, but the journey isn’t.” We talked about pursuing God-given dreams with intentionality, discipline, and trust. We also explored how the habits we build today become the legacy we leave tomorrow. If you've been tempted to give up on a dream, or if you've been wondering if God still has more for your life, I believe this conversation will inspire you to keep believing—and keep becoming. Resources mentioned in this episode: Legacy Letters by Chris Hodges The GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

Stop Waiting Until You Feel Ready With Ryan Leak

In this episode, I sat down with author, speaker, and leadership expert Ryan Leak for a conversation that reminded me of the power that comes from simply getting started. Ryan shared wisdom from his latest book, How to Work with Complicated People, but our conversation quickly turned to fear, faith, and what it looks like to take a step before you feel ready. We talked about stepping outside our comfort zones, the goal of difficult conversations, and how relationships change when we prioritize connection over agreement. One thing Ryan said that has stuck with me is this: “You can't get better if you don't get started.” If you've been waiting for the right time to take a step of faith, I think this conversation will give you the courage to move. Resources mentioned in this episode: How To Work With Complicated People by Ryan Leak Learn more about Ryan: https://www.ryanleak.com

The Most Important Voice in Your Life With Dr. John Maxwell

In this continued conversation with Dr. John Maxwell, we talked about one of the most influential voices in your life — the one you hear every single day…your own. John shared why it's so important to learn how to talk to yourself, especially in seasons of failure, disappointment, or uncertainty. He also opened up about how his prayer life has changed over the years and how to grow through mistakes instead of being defined by them. One thing that really stayed with me was this: we have to stay with our failure long enough to learn from it. If we move on too quickly, we miss the lesson. This was such a rich conversation, and if you’ve been struggling in the wake of a failure, I believe it will help you see yourself — and your future — differently. Resources mentioned in this episode: How To Get A Return On Failure: Fail Smarter, Return Stronger by Dr. John Maxwell

How to Get a Return on Failure With Dr. John Maxwell

In this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with leadership expert and best-selling author, Dr. John Maxwell. We talked about one of life's most universal experiences: failure. John reminded me that failure isn't the problem — it's how we respond to it that matters. Too often, our tendency is to try to erase our mistakes, but when we erase the failure, we erase the lesson with it. We also talked about the power of taking action and then making adjustments along the way. If you've ever felt discouraged by a mistake, a missed opportunity, or a season that didn't go as planned, this conversation will help you see failure differently — and give you the courage to keep moving forward.

It Was Growing All Along With Andreas Nielsen

In this episode, I sat down with my good friend Andreas Nielsen from Hillsong Sweden for a powerful and honest conversation about loss, identity, and belonging. We talked about how the strength we need for the mountain is often forged in the valley, and through a powerful illustration, Andreas shared what it really looks like to grow in God’s kingdom. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong or like life hasn’t gone the way you hoped, this conversation will remind you that God is still at work — we just need to keep watering what He’s doing beneath the surface.