Why Not Us

In this special episode of Why Not Us, the tables are turned as Sean steps into the host seat and interviews Dillon about the journey that shaped his life, leadership, coaching philosophy, and faith. This conversation goes far beyond fitness. Dillon shares the story of leaving home at fifteen, navigating years of instability, building businesses from the ground up, struggling with obesity, addicti...

Some conversations aren’t planned. They happen because two men sit down long enough to talk honestly. In this episode, Jamie and I unpack what it actually means to mature as a man. Not the cultural version built around success, money, or image, but the quieter transformation that happens through responsibility, humility, faith, and time. We talk about how maturity changes the way you handle pressu...

This episode was originally recorded as a year-in-review conversation, and then life moved fast. Dillon lost the SD card, lol. Oops. Two months later, we found it again. What makes this conversation powerful isn’t the timing. It’s the honesty. Jamie and I went deep into what the past year actually cost, what it revealed, what had to die, and what quietly began forming underneath it all. This isn’t...

When Change Doesn’t Mean Conflict This episode isn’t about business details. It’s about maturity. For the first time publicly, Tyler and I sit down and talk about my exit from the gym and Trademark, not to explain timelines or unpack private conversations, but to model something rare in today’s culture: unity after transition. The internet loves collapse stories. It wants fallout, betrayal arcs, s...

This episode is one of the most personal and confrontational conversations on Why Not Us to date, not aimed outward, but inward. Rather than offering motivation or encouragement, this episode is about refinement. About allowing blind spots to be named without turning them into shame. About understanding how past wounds, gifting, ambition, and success can quietly distort calling if they aren’t cont...

In this episode of Why Not Us , I sit down with Cody Gonek for a grounded, honest conversation about what it actually means to build something real. Not just a business, but a life that carries weight, responsibility, and long-term vision. Cody is in the middle of opening a new gym, raising a family, and stepping deeper into leadership. This conversation explores the internal shift that happens wh...

Rae returns to Why Not Us for a very different conversation. In her first episode, we discussed the moment her life split into a before and an after, encountering God in the midst of trauma, surrendering in the dark, and finding peace that didn’t make sense. This episode picks up where most stories end: the long middle. This conversation examines what happens after the miracle fades and real life...

This episode is a different kind of conversation. Dillon sits down with Sean Chai, the producer who’s been behind the camera since the early days of Why Not Us . Not to spotlight him as a creator, but to acknowledge the role of those who quietly watch, build, and discern before stepping forward. Together, they talk honestly about vision, craft, fitness, discipline, fear, timing, and what it actual...

This episode marks a turning point. In a rare solo conversation, Dillon walks listeners through a full year of refinement, obedience, and spiritual realignment. Two prophetic words spoken over his life, one years ago and one a year prior, are revisited and weighed against the evidence of the last twelve months: the cost, the pruning, the clarity, and the fruit. This is not a testimony episode mean...

This episode is different from our usual format. Today, Pastor Jamie leads a comprehensive teaching on The Lord’s Prayer, breaking down the prayer Jesus gave to His disciples and showing us how it serves as a model for every believer to build a genuine prayer life. Off-the-cuff and straight from Jamie’s heart, this message walks through each line of the Lord’s Prayer and reveals what it means for...

“Rae: The Day Everything Changed, and the God Who Met Her There” This episode is different. It’s not a story about an accident, it’s a story about a God who shows up in the moments we can’t remember but somehow still know. Rae sits down with Dillon to share what happened on October 29, the day she lost both of her legs… and found a presence that changed everything. She talks about the blackout she...

This one feels like closure and calling at the same time. After a long season of refining, Dillon and Pastor Jamie sit down to talk about what real forgiveness does to the human heart, how it lifts shame, breaks control, and clears the noise so God’s will can finally be heard. Dillon shares the story of hearing the words “I forgive you” from his ex-wife and realizing it was the final chain God was...

This one cuts deeper than testimony; it’s a transformation in real time. After months of refining, Dillon and Pastor Jamie sit down to talk about what it actually means to let God love every part of you, even the ones you still want to hide. They unpack the war between the flesh and the Spirit, the fear of being truly seen, and the freedom that comes when you stop performing for acceptance and sta...

This episode wasn’t planned. It was poured out. After a season of pruning, pressure, and quiet rebuilding, Dillon and Pastor Jamie sit down off the cuff to talk about what God’s been doing in the unseen. They open up about what it feels like to come out from under the cloak of shame, finally, how Scripture comes alive once you’ve walked through the valley, and why real transformation doesn’t happe...

After three months away from the mic, Dillon and Pastor Jamie return, but this time, with a different posture. This isn’t just a podcast episode. It’s a reset. In a raw, unstructured conversation, they open up about what the last season taught them: about shame, about striving, about identity, and about what it really means to walk through a valley without performing for the platform . Dillon shar...

In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month, we sat down together, not just as coach and pastor, but as two men who’ve walked through fire and lived to talk about it. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the stuff we usually keep buried. We talked about the father wounds we’ve both carried. The pride that keeps men from asking for help. The pressure to perform. The pain we pack down because the world expec...

This episode wasn’t planned; it was poured out. What started as a cultural deep dive turned into a vulnerable, in-the-moment conversation about father-son dynamics , emotional weight , and what it means to walk through a season where your heart is under construction . Dillon opens up about the reality of carrying responsibility while being reshaped internally. Pastor Jamie steps in not as a host,...

What happens when your calling collides with your content? In this brutally honest episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie unpack the psychological, spiritual, and cultural cost of living online, especially for those trying to lead with integrity in a world built for performance. This is more than a critique of social media. It’s a call to reclaim voice, vision, and spiritual authority in a culture obses...

This one’s not clean. It’s not polished. It’s real . In this episode, Dillon opens up about the parts of his life that have cracked wide open spiritually, emotionally, and relationally over the last year and invites Pastor Jamie to speak into those raw places as a spiritual father. Together, they explore what it means to lead while still healing , to confront the gap between who you’ve been and wh...

What does it really cost to change? Dillon and Pastor Jamie cut through the noise of modern culture to talk about the real cost of growth, leadership, and spiritual authority in a world addicted to performance and perfection. This isn’t a Good Friday sermon — it’s a spiritual reckoning wrapped in cultural commentary. From the epidemic of obesity and dopamine addiction to the collapse of authentic...

Twenty-five episodes in, and Why Not Us has become more than just a podcast, it’s been a journey of faith, transformation, and deep conversations. In this special episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie take a step back to reflect on the past seven months: the lessons learned, how they’ve grown, and how this show has impacted them and the community. This is not just a recap. It’s a heartfelt thank-you to...

Episode Summary: Why do sports and competition hold such a powerful place in our lives? Dillon and Pastor Jamie dive into the deep connection between faith, competition, and personal growth in this episode of Why Not Us. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or just someone who loves the game, this episode explores why competition is more than just winning. It’s about discipline, perseverance,...

Episode Description: Does more money make us happier? Society tells us wealth equals success , but does that idea hold up biblically, scientifically, or anecdotally? In this episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie summarize what Scripture says about money, the psychology of happiness, and personal experiences with financial highs and lows. They explore: 💰 How money impacts happiness—fact vs. myth 📖 Wha...

Episode Description: In this powerful episode, Pastor Jamie takes the lead , guiding Dillon through a deep conversation about what it truly means to love, live with conviction, and trust the Holy Spirit’s direction. Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a conviction, a choice, and a response to God’s call. But how do we know when we’re following our true purpose versus chasing fleeting emotions? Jamie s...

Episode Description: The world is pushing for absolute equality between men and women , but is that really how God designed us? In this episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie challenge the modern view that men and women should be identical in function, diving deep into biblical truth, history, and biology to understand their complementary roles . We explain why chasing equality in function often leads t...