JDS podcast

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Clementine Moss — founding drummer of Zepparella, singer-songwriter, author, spiritual counselor, and lifelong meditator. For decades, Clementine has lived in two seemingly different worlds: the intensity of rock-and-roll performance and the stillness of contemplative spiritual practice. Through her memoir, From Bon...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Terrence L. Rotering, retired U.S. Air Force officer, former NORAD weapon systems officer, and author of the eleven-book Chronicles Series. After serving more than 35 years in military service, Terrence devoted two years to creating a 5,000-page epic that blends fantasy, science fiction, and spiritual warfare into a unique mu...

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Mohamed Nabil—author, social innovator, creator of AIDOP (AI Debates on One’s Publications), and advocate for using artificial intelligence to challenge ideas rather than simply confirm them. Mohamed has authored several books, including My Interview with ChatGPT, Philosophical Debates with AI, Ideas That Su...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dwight Heck—financial coach, best-selling author, speaker, founder of Give A Heck Financial, and host of the Give A Heck Podcast. As a single father of five, Dwight experienced years of financial stress, emotional burnout, and living paycheck to paycheck. A life-changing health crisis forced him to rethink everythin...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Joe Rockey—entrepreneur, author, founder of Elite Business Cruises, and a self-described impossible problem solver. Joe has dedicated his career to helping nonprofits overcome one of their biggest challenges: balancing today’s fundraising needs with building long-term financial strength. Through innovative business...

In this powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Massimo Rigotti—author, addiction recovery advocate, entrepreneur, and creator of the Flavor of Confidence SOBER Method™. Massimo shares his incredible journey from battling addiction and personal struggles to discovering a path of recovery, confidence, and transformation. Through his own experiences, he developed th...

In this empowering episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Karen R. F. Mitchell, also known as The Empress Lioness—author, transformational coach, speaker, and host of The Empress Lioness Podcast. Karen shares her deeply personal journey from surviving trauma to embracing authenticity, self-worth, and sovereign leadership. Together, they explore healing, rebuilding identit...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Chris Natzke—8th Degree Black Belt, former U.S. National Taekwondo Champion, life-leadership coach, keynote speaker, and Amazon #1 best-selling author. Chris has spent decades helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals break through limiting beliefs, develop a champion’s mindset, and lead with greater confidence and pu...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Chris Natzke—8th Degree Black Belt, former U.S. National Taekwondo Champion, life-leadership coach, keynote speaker, and Amazon #1 best-selling author. Chris has spent decades helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals break through limiting beliefs, develop a champion’s mindset, and lead with greater confidence and pu...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with commercial pilot, former flight instructor, author, and lifelong UFO researcher David Brandon. After witnessing a UFO at the age of 13, David developed a lifelong fascination with unexplained aerial phenomena. Drawing from his aviation background and his science-fiction novel Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within, he explores UFOs, UAPs,...

What if the memories we carry from the past are quietly shaping the way we live today? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor, life coach, and author with more than 40 years of experience helping people overcome emotional challenges, manage stress, and create lasting change. Frank also has Highly Superior Autobiographical...

What happens to our faith when life becomes painful enough that easy answers no longer work? On this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with David Libby, a Christian apologist, theologian, and author of A Different World: God’s Sovereignty In The Face Of Suffering. David shares his deeply personal journey of watching his wife and two daughters battle chronic illness, and how th...

What happens when parents, adult children, grandchildren, or even siblings decide to share a home? For Rocky and Carmen Drew, multigenerational living isn’t just something they talk about—it’s something they’ve experienced firsthand. After successfully co-owning a home with their son, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren for three years, they understand both the opportunities and challenges th...

What if money is about much more than numbers, transactions, and bank accounts? In this episode of the JDS Podcast, Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Connie Davis, a fintech and payments veteran, future-of-money strategist, founder of Maiden Explorations, and creator of the Sacred Ledgers framework. After 25 years working inside payments and financial technology, Connie stepped away from corporate f...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dean Taylor — speaker, coach, mentor, and creator of the DIAMOND Pivot framework. Dean works with high-achieving individuals who have experienced success externally but internally feel stuck, disconnected, burned out, or uncertain about what comes next. Through his own journey of setbacks, rebuilding, gratitude, fai...

In this inspiring and impactful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Michael T. Brown — Licensed Professional Counselor, leadership consultant, author, speaker, and community empowerment advocate. With more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, organizations, and communities navigate adversity and growth, Michael shares powerful insights on resilien...

In this powerful and practical episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Lisa Murphy — Founder and CEO of Limited to Limitless Transformational Consultants and a growth strategist who helps businesses move from chaos to structured, scalable success. Most founders don’t have a motivation problem. They have a systems problem. Lisa specializes in identifying the invisible opera...

In this deeply honest and powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Anu Verma — trauma specialist, embodiment coach, podcaster, filmmaker, and founder of Victim 2 Victor. Anu shares her journey through childhood trauma, addiction patterns, toxic relationships, suicide survival, and years of emotional disconnection hidden beneath overachievement and people-pleasing....

In this insightful and practical episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Bryan Charleau — sales professional, former university athlete, and author of Pitching Sales! A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional. Bryan brings a mentorship-driven perspective to the world of sales, focusing not just on techniques and closing strategies, but on the mindset, confidence, p...

In this practical and straight-talking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Wes Towers — founder of Uplift 360, a digital agency helping builders and trades businesses grow through smarter websites, SEO, and authentic online marketing. Wes shares the hard-earned lessons he learned from building a business over the past 20+ years — not from textbooks or theory, but from...

In this honest and deeply reflective episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Sarah Collins — intuitive life coach and creator of Living Fully with Sarah. After spending more than 20 years as a civil engineer, Sarah achieved the kind of external success many people chase… yet internally, she struggled with depression, overthinking, burnout, and the feeling that something wa...

In this insightful and leadership-driven episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Scott Williamson — seasoned sales leader, speaker, and leadership facilitator with over 30 years of experience building high-performing teams across the globe. After decades working with Fortune 500 companies and scaling international sales organizations, Scott has learned something surprising...

In this powerful and deeply practical episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Traci Austin — leadership coach, HR strategist, and founder of Elevated Talent Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience in HR leadership, workforce development, and executive coaching, Traci has helped leaders across manufacturing, construction, transportation, and skilled trades solve t...

In this practical and insight-packed episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Damien Schreurs — entrepreneur, Apple technology trainer, automation strategist, and founder of EasyTECH. Damien is the Explainer-in-Chief of EasyTECH, where he helps individuals and businesses simplify technology through training and coaching on Apple products, Microsoft Office, cybersecurity, an...

In this emotional and deeply human episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Milica Vogt — author of Under a Whistling Sky and speaker on resilience, healing, and rebuilding after unimaginable loss. Born in war-torn Croatia, Milica experienced displacement, refugee camps, grief, and uncertainty at a very young age. After immigrating to the United States, she carried the invi...