THINKLESS

"We want the story of our family to be the marker of God's goodness and the marker of God's faithfulness. And sometimes we are not going to see God's faithfulness until we are in the middle of a crazy storm" Joe Smith leads this conversation on how to develop empathy, the power of resiliency, and how we make the choice to become more or become less. Also, we tease a new bo...

"When you are looking for opportunities to help other people it could just be an adventure waiting to happen" Welcome to story time with Zack where we discuss his near-death shark attacks, nighttime cliff jumping, deep-sea diving escapades, and how the enemy of aging is adventure and risk. Zack is a full-time husband, father, adventurist, realtor, and much more.  Want to learn more about...

In this episode, we hear from this brilliant, thought leader on the power of legacy, the right questions to ask, disrupting institutionalized learning, and living an unoffended life. To learn more about Ben and the projects he's working on click the links below. BEN'S PROJECTS: - Guided Learning - Global Church Planting BOOKS MENTIONED:  - Buy Then Build by Walker Deibel - The One World...

Parker and Ben chit-chat about a myriad of different topics today like when Ben was accused of stealing at Home Depot, when Parker almost went on a date with Lauren Daigle, and how personality tests are so 2017. But, in all seriousness, we get to know Ben, have a little fun, and activate each other's thinking - enjoy.  Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Ra...

Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share, and Like so that we can continue to challenge deeper thinking in each other.

As THINKLESS approaches one full year of existence, Swebb and Parker reminisce on past guests who challenged their thinking, present opportunities, and the future of THINKLESS.  Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share, and Like so that we can continue to challenge deeper thinking in each other.

Bryce Mallette is a Radio DJ, Pastor, Enneagram 7, and the essence of fun. The art of having fun is the first thing looked for as a child but can be the last thing we seek out as an adult. Bryce speaks to the power of engaging "fun" in our every day versus just "living for the weekend." Follow Bryce at: Bryce Mallette Nite Light Radio Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, an...

Teresa and Shaun Blakeney are pastors, Air Force Vets (Teresa is at least), and now grandparents. Teresa speaks to her survival training, to the beauty of discipline and how to enjoy the hard things in life based off her experience in the Air Force and how we can adopt these mindsets into our normal, every day life.  Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Rev...

Eric toured as a professional musician, trained in martial arts, served in the military,  and regularly runs Spartan Races. Oh, he's also a dad to 6 boys. Eric speaks to the power of living an examined life in all aspects of our lives. Eric Beck currently leads/coaches/consults business leaders all over the world and is a TEDx speaker.  Connect with Eric below: Founders Fire Follow the podcas...

Ben and his wife have lived in almost all 50 states due to their reality of living in a sprinter van for the last 18 months. Currently, they live in Nashville, TN, but are committed to a life of spontanuity (**spontaneity**) and adventure. He's a master craftsman, he's humble, and he has great stories of traveling the world. Follow Ben on: IG Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and...

Greg Adamson is the Associate Director of Olympic Sports Performance in Knoxville, TN. That's a long title but means he builds champions. Adamson has worked with more than 1,000 athletes across 23 sports at the Division I level, including Olympians from more than 10 countries, world-record holders, conference and national champions and more than 100 professional athletes across nine different...

Mark speaks to the nature of living a full life vs. a chaotic one. We discussed healthy rhythms, structures, and the power of a calendar. Mark lives in California but lives a full life of speaking, teaching, and equipping leaders all over the world. Contact Mark at: IG The Collaborative Project Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share,...

NBA Scout, Ryan Lambert, joins the conversation about the mindset behind identifying talent and recruiting players. He works for the Oklahoma City Thunder but also is a husband and father. Follow Ryan: IG Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share, and Like so that we can continue to challenge deeper thinking in each other.

Jenny is from Toronto, Canada, and speaks about how we can live with blinders on so that we don't live by our feelings. She is not just a brilliant thought leader, but a wife, mother to two, Christian, and lawyer.  Follow Jenny: IG Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share, and Like so that we can continue to challenge deeper thinki...

Yes, there are worse things than being shot. Former Military Special Forces now church leader, Keith Waller brings perspective to how our expectations dictate our experiences. Connect with Keith: IG: @Keith.a.waller IG: @newlifenc.church Check Out:  newlifenc.church Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share, and Like so that we can conti...

Well we did it, we put a mom on the podcast. We know moms are full of wisdom and have plenty of provocative sayings and stories to make us think.  Swebb's mom - Carolyn Webb, aka Cici - has us thinking about planning for the end of life. And not just the death bed but the years leading up to it. Don't arrive suddenly at the bed side of a loved one in their last days only have to regrets...

Anthony Christopher is one of those guys that seems to have unlimited energy but doesn't come across as frantic. It's a phenomenal mixture of chaos and calm that many wish they had but few leverage for good. He leads people at a church, runs a donut business, and between all that leads a wonderful family. He's another one of our insightful and experienced international guests who br...

Bill Tumulty is an Executive Pastor in Florida, a serial entrepreneur, a chef, a craftsman, a husband, and a father to a few doctors and a rocket scientist. So yeah, he's seen some things and is definitely not think(less). He's an expert at calling people higher and often has a unique way of communicating some challenging but very insightful principles of leadership. Bill has been a ment...

Justin is the tech guy, producer, audio dude who makes this podcast sound technically cleaner even though he can't do much about what Parker and Swebb say. :) Well he's more than just a tech guy, he's a well-spoken, thoughtful, intentional leader, servant, and builder. We've known Justin for a while and are excited to have him in front of a mic for this conversation. Connect wi...

Don't be obsessed with doing more this year be obsessed with becoming a better version of yourself. Parker discusses his approaches to this new year and how knowing who it is you want to become is better thinking I need to DO more this year.  Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share, and Like so that we can continue to challenge de...

Happy New Year 2023! Parker is in Missouri, Swebb is alone with the dog, and this is an evaluation of 2022 and a challenge or two for 2023. A resource we recommend to productively remember, reflect, and resolve is the Year End Review guide from our friend, Greg Basch. Get this FREE guide at GregBasch.com and find him on Instagram . Find Lance Witt online . Connect with Swebb to take advantage of h...

It's the last one before 2023. And in pure Think(less) fashion, we decided to give you 364 days of advance notice on these nuggets for Christmas. You can say it's a day late or you can see the brilliance in us being a year early. You decide. Merry Christmas! We're truly grateful that you listen, share, review, and tell how these episodes hit you. Please tell your friends and share a...

John Arthur Greene is smart and speaks to how we can understand and classify our trauma in a healthy way. The former actor on (and off) broadway, as well as many other things, speaks on his story of pain and how some pain we've experienced is partially our fault. John on IG  Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @thinklesspodcast. Rate, Review, Subscribe, Share, and Like so tha...

Jon Rush - the husband, dad, pastor, and gamer - says smart things. He said a lot of smart things in this episode too. Then tried to clarify that he doesn't know much since he's just a 30 year old youth pastor. False, Jon. false. You're insightful and spot on. This was a fun conversation that got better and better as it went along. You have to listen to every bit all the way to the...

Politics and church, church and politics. They can't mix, right? So we asked an actual politician who then become a pastor. Russell leads a very dynamic, bold, effective church in the Seattle area and as of this writing they've quintupled (aka 5x) their church in just the last 19 months. That's something else we were told can't be done: growing a church in the northwest. And in...