The Big Sam Podcast

Grief changes your story. But it doesn’t get the final word. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been revisiting our four-part series on grief to go along with the release of my book, Grief Changes Your Story, But It Doesn’t Get the Final Word. Now we’re coming up on Episode 4 — the final episode in the series. I’m not a grief expert. I’m just a guy who has been through it, learned some things the hard...

We're continuing our four-part series on grief, and today we're revisiting Part 3 . Before we jump into the episode, I've got a couple of exciting things to share! 📖 MY FIRST BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE! After 18 years of living, learning, and trying to put my thoughts about grief into words, my book, Grief Changes Your Story, But It Doesn't Get the Final Word , is available on Amazon i...

How to Correct Without Crushing Sometimes leadership requires a difficult conversation. But correction shouldn't be about embarrassing somebody, proving you're right, or showing them who's boss. It should be about helping somebody get better. In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast — Leadership for the Rest of Us , Big Sam talks about holding people accountable without tearing them down...

Leadership isn’t reserved for managers, executives, or people with impressive titles. Sometimes the best leader in the building is the guy with grease under his fingernails who shows up, does the job right, helps the people around him, and steps up when something needs to be done. In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast , we talk about leading from wherever you are, sharing what you know, helping o...

You don’t need a title, an office, a degree, or a team reporting to you to be a leader. In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast — Leadership for the Rest of Us , we’re talking about Blue Collar Leadership . Leadership can look like the guy with grease under his fingernails helping the new employee learn the job. It can be the person who sees a problem and respectfully offers a solution. It can be t...

The best thing that's ever happened to you is the best thing that's ever happened to you… so far. Too often, we let comparison rob us of the joy of our own success. We're looking at somebody else's promotion, money, house, career or accomplishments while forgetting just how blessed we already are. In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast — Leadership for the Rest of Us , Big Sam talk...

What if the greatest leadership skill isn't confidence, charisma, or intelligence—but humility? This week on The Big Sam Podcast , Big Sam explores why humility is the foundation of lasting influence. Learn how pride quietly limits growth, why teachable people keep improving, and how serving others creates the kind of leadership people willingly follow. Whether you're leading a company, a...

Comfort isn't free. It can cost us opportunities, growth, relationships, and sometimes even the calling God has placed on our lives. In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast — Leadership for the Rest of Us , Big Sam explores why meaningful growth almost always requires us to become uncomfortable. From leadership and relationships to faith and personal growth, sometimes the thing standing between...

What makes someone truly trustworthy? It isn't talent. It isn't intelligence. It isn't success. It's dependability. In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast , Big Sam shares why being someone others can count on is one of the greatest leadership qualities you can develop. Drawing from decades of leadership experience—and the very personal journey of walking alongside his wife Amy thr...

Most people can point out what's wrong. Few people are willing to make it right. In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast – Leadership for the Rest of Us , Big Sam explores why becoming a problem solver is one of the most valuable habits you can develop in leadership, work, faith, and everyday life. You'll learn why the people who consistently solve problems become trusted leaders, how small...

We're taught to chase success. Work harder. Earn more. Climb higher. Accomplish the next goal. But what happens when life reminds us that the things we've achieved aren't the things that carry us through? In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast , Big Sam shares why relationships—not achievements—are life's greatest investment. Drawing from leadership, faith, and personal experience,...

Grief never completely disappears, but it does change. In the final episode of this four-part series, Big Sam talks about what it means to move forward without forgetting the people, dreams, and chapters we've lost. Healing doesn't mean letting go—it means learning how to carry love, memories, and hope into the future. #TheBigSamPodcast #Grief #Healing #MovingForward #Faith #Hope #Leadersh...

Grief often leaves behind more than sadness. It can leave anger, resentment, guilt, and wounds that linger long after the loss itself. In Episode 3 of our grief series, Big Sam explores the powerful connection between grief and forgiveness. You'll learn why forgiveness is not about excusing what happened, but about freeing yourself from carrying a burden you were never meant to bear. This epis...

Welcome back to The Big Sam Podcast, leadership for the rest of us. I'm Big Sam. Today we're continuing our series, Grief: The Weight We Carry, with Episode 2: Grieving What You've Lost. Loss comes in many forms. Sometimes it's the loss of a person. Sometimes it's the loss of a dream, a relationship, your health, or the life you expected to have. Many of us try to move on befor...

Episode 1: Grief Is Holding You Back Grief isn't just about death. It can come from losing a relationship, a dream, your health, a career, or the future you thought you were going to have. In the first episode of this four-part series, Big Sam explores how unresolved grief can quietly affect our relationships, our leadership, and our ability to move forward. Through personal experience and pra...

This week on The Big Sam Podcast: 🎙️ Growing the People Around You Real leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about teaching, coaching, investing, and helping the people around you become better. In this episode, Big Sam talks about: • Why leaders multiply • Why growth takes patience • How to stop being the bottleneck • What it really means to develop people Leadership for the rest o...

What would you tell the younger version of yourself? This week on The Big Sam Podcast , Big Sam talks about the lessons he wishes he would’ve learned earlier: • Start sooner • Stop chasing approval • Discipline over motivation • Growth over comfort • Every fight isn’t yours to fight Real talk. Real mistakes. Real growth. 🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Search: The Big Sam Podcast And...

The people around you are shaping your life more than you think. This week on The Big Sam Podcast 🎙️🔥 We’re talking about: Influence Mentors Standards Toxic circles And why the right people won’t let you stay comfortable Sometimes the people who change your life… are the ones who challenge you the most. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and let’s grow together. #Mo...

When life doesn’t make sense… what do you do? This episode dives into Proverbs 3:5–6 and what it really looks like to trust God when you don’t understand the situation. If you’ve been trying to control everything, overthinking every decision, or just feeling stuck—this one will hit home. Real talk. Real faith. Real life. 🎧 Listen now. — Big Sam 🎙️🔥

I’m Big Sam… and I’ve done it the wrong way for a long, long time. This week—excuses. The ones that sound smart… but keep you stuck. If you’re ready to take ownership and actually move forward—this episode is for you.

What does real leadership look like? In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast, we break down four leaders from the Bible — 👉 Three real leaders… and one real perfect one Peter shows us how to step up David shows us how to build character Moses shows us how to carry the weight Jesus shows us what leadership really looks like If you’re trying to grow, lead better, and move the needle in your life… th...

Hey folks — new episode is live on audio. If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to know God… not just know about Him… this one’s for you. We’re talking about the difference between information and relationship — and why that changes everything. No fluff. No pretending. Just real talk to help you move the needle. 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts — Big Sam 🔥

A lot of people look free on the outside… but feel stuck on the inside. In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast , we’re talking about what real freedom actually looks like—and how to step into it. Freedom from your past Freedom from habits that hold you back Freedom from the thoughts that keep you stuck This isn’t complicated. This is real, practical truth you can apply right now. If you’ve been fe...

Everything can change in a moment. One week… everything looks right. The next… it feels like everything fell apart. We’ve all been there: Lost a job Lost a relationship Lost something you worked hard for Or just felt stuck even though you’re doing the right things The disciples felt it too after following Jesus Christ … What looked like the end… wasn’t the end. If you’re in a tough season right no...

Listen in while I discuss finding your purpose.