That Was Stupid

The one where the Christian filmmaker gets death threats (Episode 20)

Josh Doyle is a natural-born adventurer. He’s done everything from lead camping trips in the Middle East to spending a week fishing in the remote Alaskan wilderness. But his greatest adventure has been starting a viral YouTube channel that has amassed millions of views and followers. It’s also, you could say, his stupidest decision. Why? Because the point of the YouTube channel—I Found the Truth [https://www.youtube.com/@IFoundTheTruth]— is to bring the hope of Jesus to the Muslim world. And that has been nearly as dangerous as it has been successful when you consider the death threats he has received. On the final episode of season two of the That Was Stupid podcast, we talk to Josh about the YouTube channel, what led him to start it, and how he’s navigating the real danger of keeping it going. The conversation also reveals the miraculous experiences of individuals who have had dreams about Jesus, the challenges and backlash they've faced in sharing these stories, and the future plans for the organization. You’ll also hear how you can help continue the mission and partner with Josh and his team on bringing the hope of Jesus to the Muslim world. Learn more about I Found the Truth here [https://www.ifoundthetruth.com] or at ifoundthetruth.com. If you’d like to watch the video version of the podcast, it’s available at theveritasdaily.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe [https://jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The one where the female entrepreneur says goodbye to the beautiful thing she created (Episode 19)

Lara Casey Isaacson is a serial entrepreneur. She’s the mind behind the wildly successful companies Southern Weddings and Cultivate What Matters. That success meant everything was great and she’d never leave, right? Wrong. So how did she go from being the founder and CEO of two successful companies to giving it all up to be a stay-at-home homeschool mom? Well, that’s episode 19 of “That Was Stupid.” In this episode, Lara shares her journey of building her businesses, the challenges she faced, and the importance of faith and obedience in her life. She discusses the viral moment that propelled her into the spotlight, the lessons learned from navigating entrepreneurship without a formal background, and the balance between being a mom and a business owner. She also reflects on the grief of letting go of Southern Weddings and Cultivate What Matters and announces a brand new role as CEO (chief education officer) of Faith Driven Students. Episode highlights: • Knowing When to Move On • The Transformative Power of Storytelling • Her Viral Moment and Its Impact • Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship • Taking Time Away and Hiring Help • Letting Go and Embracing Obedience • The Power of Pruning • Grief as a Catalyst for Growth • Finding Freedom in Obedience • New Role: Empowering Young Faith-Driven Entrepreneurs • And more! If you’d like to watch the video version of the podcast, it’s available at theveritasdaily.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe [https://jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The one where the mom becomes a Food Network star (Episode 18)

Susie Bulloch was writing recipes as a side hustle in-between wrangling kids. But what was a hobby eventually turned into something bigger. Much bigger. Susie is now the founder of Hey Grill Hey [https://heygrillhey.com], one of the most successful barbecue websites in the country. She’s stared on Food Network, cooked with superstars Bobby Flay and Michael Symon, and runs a successful barbecue school called The Grill Squad [https://www.thegrillsquad.com]. Susie is now one of the most recognizable names and faces in barbecue. But how did she go from mom to mopping brisket? How did she end up on Food Network? And what did it take to make the stupid decision to go all in on her passion? Well, that’s Episode 18 of “That Was Stupid.” In this episode, Susie talks about: • How she got started • What her husband did to support her dream • Behind the scenes of filming a show for Food Network • The COVID barbecue boom • The risks she took to start her business • And more! If you’d like to watch the video version of the podcast, it’s available at readdearjon.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe [https://jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The one where the former NASA employee sends stories to space (Episode 17)

Beth Mund’s idea was as stupid as her voice is smooth: send stories to space, with actual astronauts. Beth worked at NASA for years in public relations and fell in love with the stars as well as educating people on what’s “out there.” Her time at the space agency eventually led to the idea of partnering with space launches to send personal stories beyond the reach of gravity. So she started a non-profit that does just that. How? Why? What does it take to do that? And how can YOU send your actual story on one of the next missions? Well, that’s Episode 17 of “That Was Stupid.” In this episode, Beth talks about: • Aliens (of course) • Her time working at NASA • The craziest thing she ever experienced at the space agency • How she got the idea to send stories to space • What it’s like to start a non-profit • What it takes to send a story to space • The actual scientific research being conducted using her idea • How YOU can send YOUR story to space • And more! If you’d like to watch the video version of the podcast, it’s available at readdearjon.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe [https://jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The one where the woman leaves a cult (Episode 16)

Carrie Sheffield vividly remembers finding her father’s writings and realizing something was wrong. Up until that point, she and her family were convinced her dad was a prophet in the LDS church. They traveled around the country, living in tents and motorhomes. The abuse she encountered was her “normal.” However, shortly after finding her father’s letters she found the courage to leave the cult her family had created. Not surprisingly, those she loved told her she was “stupid.” But that’s just the beginning: her father quickly “prophesied” that she would be raped for leaving. What happened after? How did she end up becoming a Harvard-educated pundit that now appears on cable new? Well, that’s Episode 16 of “That Was Stupid.” In this episode, Carrie talks about: • What her family cult experience looked like • The abuse she endured • How her family reacted when she left • What motivated her to rise above her circumstances • The decision to forgive her father • Her other “stupid” decision • Her new book about her life, “Motorhome Prophecies [https://a.co/d/3DU1ASP]” • And more! Be sure to read pick up Carrie’s new book, “Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness [https://a.co/d/b9LeD4m].” If you’d like to watch the video version of the podcast, it’s available at readdearjon.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe [https://jonseidl.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]