Josh Ott

I’m Here For It

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🎙️ I’m Here For It with Josh Ott and FriendsReal conversations. Real people. Real life. Life is messy, meaningful, hilarious, and hard—and we’re here for it. Every episode, pastor, coach, strategy specialist, and author Josh Ott sits down with friends, thought leaders, and everyday people to talk about what really matters (and some things that don’t). From the deeply personal to the totally ridiculous, nothing’s off limits. We laugh. We cry. We ask honest questions. We embrace the awkward. And through it all, we stay rooted in authenticity, purpose, and a whole lot of grace. If you’re tired of...

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Josh Ott

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Religion

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imhereforit.podbean.com

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16. Sep 2025

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Ep. 18 – Thank You for the Ride & Jordan Brothers’ Story (with Frank Jordan) 16.09.2025

Frank Jordan, of The Jordan Brothers, sits with me for a conversation that spans decades — family, music, grit, and the lessons you don’t always hear about. We dig into their history, the making of “Thank You for the Ride,” what working with family looks like when things get messy, and how the values of respect, belief in others, and staying real still matter.

Ep. 17 – Baseball Lessons, Better Health & Breaking the Norms (with Dr. Buddy Touchinsky) 09.09.2025

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Buddy Touchinsky, founder of PEAK Integrative Medicine . We share stories from baseball, the coaches who shaped us, and the life lessons that still stick: things like if you have to work through the cold, others do too and always be a student of the game. Then we connect those lessons to health: small habits, sleep, food, screens, and why the medical system often m...

Ep. 16 – Seeing a Need & Stepping Up (with Lindsey Gibson & Abby Carr) 26.08.2025

In this episode, I talk with Lindsey Gibson and Abby Carr — two young women who started the Hamburg chapter of The Invitation, a ministry connecting young women around community and faith. We dig into what it means to wait for God’s timing, how to stay faithful when it feels like nothing is happening, and why real relationships require risk and vulnerability. It’s a conversation about seeing a nee...

Ep. 15 – The Actual Jesus, Honest Pastors & Real Life (with Joe Henseler) 19.08.2025

This episode is a real one. I sit down with my friend Joe Henseler, lead pastor of Faith Church in the Lehigh Valley, dad of three grown sons, and a guy who knows how to keep things honest. We talk about parenting, technology, grief, funerals, and what it’s like to lead when you’re not perfect. Joe opens up about abuse from his father, the moment he realized he wasn’t everything those words said h...

Life After the Stroke | Gary Gibson’s Story of Love, Grit & Not Giving Up (Ep. 014) 12.08.2025

Gary Gibson was living life in the fast lane — a good career, engaged, active, and spending time with friends at the bar every day. But after getting COVID, everything changed. Just as he was about to be discharged from the hospital, he had a stroke on FaceTime with his fiancée, Jen. The surgery saved his life but left him without movement on his right side, unable to walk or talk. In an instant,...

Flip the Switch. Bring the Show. (Ep. 013) | Ken Gibson on Creativity, Leadership & Belief 05.08.2025

Ken Gibson is the Music Director at Pine Grove Area High School — and if you’ve ever seen the marching band, drama program, or concert performances there, you’ve seen his creativity in action. In this episode, we talk about: 🎭 Why creativity needs room to breathe 🎷 Getting rejected from music school and how it shaped his story 🎤 The power of performance — and turning on “the show” 🙌 How believ...

Faith, Baseball & Coming Back Strong | Ben Kreiger on Priorities, Pressure & Purpose 29.07.2025

Ben Kreiger wears a lot of hats — high school baseball coach, safety manager at Hydro Aluminum, guitarist for Houligan and Grace Worship — but this conversation is about way more than his résumé. In this episode, we dive into: ⚾ Coaching through a district championship season and a heartbreaking state playoff loss 🙏 What it looks like to come back to faith after drifting 🧠 Learning to prioritiz...

I’m Here For It | Ep. 011 – Songs, Struggles & the Studio (with Maddie Zimmerman) 15.07.2025

Maddie Zimmerman is a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter—and one of the lead worship leaders at Grace Free Church. But behind the voice is a story full of creativity, mental health battles, ADHD ups and downs, and the sacred way songwriting helps her make sense of it all. In this warm and honest episode, Maddie talks about the tension between struggle and art, the gift and chaos of ADHD, why medic...

#010 – Brandon Horan – Faith, Drums & Philly Grit in the Middle of the Fight 08.07.2025

This episode hits deep and close to home. Brandon Horan is a teacher, coach, drummer, girl dad, and my good friend — the kind of guy I can angry text during an Eagles game and then cry with over what really matters. We talk about what it was like walking through his daughter’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, how it wrecked him and grew him, and how his faith got stronger in the middle of all of it...

#009 – Lucas Hahn – Bus Rides, Better Days & Getting 1% Stronger 01.07.2025

We grew up riding buses through Cressona, PA—blue-collar roots, small town grind, and a whole lot of lessons that didn’t come from a classroom. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Lucas Hahn—author of Lean Into It—to talk about how the principles behind Lean Six Sigma aren’t just for factories or business nerds. We’re talking about: Why working hard matters (but working smart matte...

#008 – Alyssa O’Neill – Limiting Beliefs, Leading Women & Living Beyond the Labels 17.06.2025

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Alyssa O’Neill, an independent sales director, leader, mom of four, and one of the most driven, thoughtful people I know. We talk about: Pushing past limiting beliefs — including her own Why her job is about so much more than makeup Helping others get unstuck by serving and seeing others Visionary thinking — and why you need other big thinkers at the tabl...

#007 – Curtis Artz – Refereeing, Heart Attacks & Loving the Life You Get to Live 10.06.2025

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Curtis Artz — a top-level soccer official who’s reffed state championship games and built a reputation for excellence on and off the field. We talk about what it really takes to get better at what you do: staying humble, being a student of the game (and life), and building real relationships along the way. Curtis also shares about surviving two heart atta...

#006 – Kathy McCaw – Real Talk on Marriage, Therapy, Compatibility & Church Hurt 03.06.2025

In this episode, I sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Kathy McCaw for an honest and eye-opening conversation about relationships, therapy, and what really helps people grow. We talk about: What getting stuck — and how to get unstuck Why compatibility matters The assumptions people make about therapists How curiosity can be a secret superpower in relationships And the real impact...

#005 – Brody Gray – Cool Under Pressure, Imposter Syndrome, and Creating What Connects | I’m Here For It Podcast 27.05.2025

In this episode of I’m Here For It, Josh sits down with artist, designer, and guitarist Brody Gray. You’ve seen him play with the Nick Tauer Band and in the Grace Worship Band — but there’s a lot more going on beneath the calm, cool surface. They dive into what it’s like to create under pressure, the trap of imposter syndrome, and the overlooked importance of designing not just for expression but...

#004 – Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick – Educating Through the Tough Stuff, Rejection, and Leading Past No | I’m Here For It Podcast 20.05.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick — Superintendent of the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, dirt track racer, former radio guy, and all-around creative thinker. We talk about leading through rejection, the tough stuff educators are facing, and why asking “What can we do?” is way more powerful than just saying no. We also get into the importance of movement, why kids are m...

#003 – Scott Chivinski – Surviving the Fall and Showing Up for Others | I’m Here For It Podcast 13.05.2025

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Scott Chivinski to talk about the accident that nearly ended his life — and the powerful moments that followed. We talk about coincidences, how God shows up through people, and why simply being present might be the most important thing we can offer one another. It’s a story about physical healing, spiritual growth, and how hope often comes in the form of...

#002 – Wayne Herring – Coaching, Loss, and the Power of “This Might Sound Crazy…” 06.05.2025

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Wayne Herring — creator of Business Builder Camp, leadership coach, dad, recovering addict, and one of the most intentional people I know. We talk about coaching business leaders, chasing inspiration, and why the best breakthroughs often begin with, “This might sound crazy, but…” Wayne opens up about staying grounded in long-term recovery, and grieving th...

#001 - Emily Gardner - I’m Here For It Podcast 29.04.2025

The Beautiful Mess of Anxiety, Grief, and Motherhood  In this episode, Josh sits down with Emily Gardner — communications director, podcast co-host, pastor’s wife, mom of two, and professional juggler of all the things (official title pending). They dive into the real stuff: navigating anxiety while raising tiny humans, grieving the loss of someone you love deeply, and trying to hold it all togeth...

Episode Zero: I’m Here For It Podcast 16.04.2025

It’s finally happening. After years of producing and editing podcasts for other people, I’m stepping up to the mic with something that’s been on my heart and mind for a long time. This is I’m Here For It — a space where big feels, bigger laughs, and zero fake vibes are always on the table. Welcome to the beautiful mess of what it means to be human. This podcast might just be the dose of authentici...

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