Chasing the Kingdom

How does a 19-year-old start a business and make multiple 6 figures? Well, he has to do things differently. Following God can be really scary because He’ll take you where others aren’t willing to go. Sometimes, even the church and family will try and talk you out of it. In those times, you have to know who you are and what God is telling you if you’re gonna reach your calling. This week I talk to...

In this week’s episode, I conclude my conversation with Drew Miller, owner of Petal Honey. He shares about the challenges bees are having and how we a get involved to save them. We went on different tangents, discussing 5G, the government, and social media. Tune in and get the tea! About Drew: Drew is a husband, father of 4 amazing kiddos, 5th generation Floridian, Owner/Operator of Petal Honey Co...

In this week’s episode, I talk with Drew Miller, Owner of Petal Honey. Sometimes God calls us into places we never thought we’d go to. For Drew and his family, one of those places is the honey business.  Although they were surprised along the way, they obeyed and God used them (and continues to use them) in beautiful ways. Tune in as we talk about topics like: Does God care about honey and the hon...

In the previous episode, I talked to Baldur Einarsson about his history in the crime world. In this episode, we discuss his journey to becoming one of Iceland’s most sought-after marriage therapists. Part of that journey was overcoming the deep stronghold of shame that controlled much of his life. Overcoming these struggles paved the way for him to help others overcome their own shame so that they...

God says He uses foolish things to confound the wise. Don’t believe me? Well, I’m living proof that He does. Sometimes, God turns evil on its head and glorifies Himself doing it. This episode is part 1 of my conversation with Baldur Einarsson. At one point, he was Iceland’s most feared criminal. Through power, love, and a lot of pain, God turned things around and Baldur ended up holding worshippin...

This week I conclude my conversation with Kevin White. We talk about his company, Spirit Media, and his mission to help more Christian writers get published. Along the way, we talk about the power of writing and the obstacles that stand in the way of creative callings. About Kevin White: Kevin White is driven by his deep love for Jesus, his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is the Founder and...

In this episode of “Chasing the Kingdom” I talk with Kevin White - former pastor, author, and serial entrepreneur. We talk about his journey into writing and entrepreneurship. We also go into different subjects such as kingship and sonship.  Feel free to listen in! About Kevin White: Kevin White is driven by his deep love for Jesus, his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is the Founder and Chie...

In this episode I conclude my conversation with Brent Wong. We talk about how God has a different kind of math than we do. We also talk about value systems and the power of family. Vin Diesel wasn’t lyin’, Y’All. Family is where it’s at. About Brent Wong: Brent Wong is, above all, a child of God and also is a loving husband to Wendy and a dedicated father to Jonah and Isaiah. In 2000, Brent earned...

In this episode of “Chasing the Kingdom” I have a conversation with Brent Wong, an entrepreneur who built a successful dental business, which includes 3 different practices. Brent took a year off to spend time with his family and to build Shine the Light Initiative, a ministry he founded with his wife Wendy, that provides dental care to the world’s underserved populations in the Name of Jesus. God...

In this episode, I finish my conversation about God pivots with Chef Alex Leblanc. Is God causing you to pivot in your life? If so, listen in and get encouraged! About Alexander LeBlanc: I’m a musician and developing filmmaker. I majored in Film at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and in Christian studies at Charis Bible College in Woodland Park, Colorado. Before God called me to Florida,...

It’s been a year! In this anniversary episode, I invite my good friend, Alex LeBlanc, to talk about God pivots. Father has been leading me to pivot different things in my life, including this podcast and I thought Alex would be the perfect person to have a conversation about this with because he’s going through his own pivot. Is God causing pivots to happen in your life? Then you’ll want to hear t...

In this episode of "Chasing the Kingdom" I conclude my conversation with John Duryea. He tells us one my favorite stories that shows how God really wants to talk to us. If you’ve ever wondered how God communicates with His creation, listen in! About John Duryea: John has a master’s degree in public policy from Regent University and a doctorate degree in educational leadership from the University o...

In this episode of Chasing the Kingdom, I talk to John Duryea about his experience teaching. Along the way, we talk about the state of higher education and where we think it’s going. About John Duryea: John has a master’s degree in public policy from Regent University and a doctorate degree in educational leadership from the University of Central Florida.  While there, he was a director of one of...

In this episode of Chasing the Kingdom, I conclude my conversation with Scottie Cahill.  We talk about how God cares about government and politics. We talk about how leaders and laws could either bring a blessing or a curse on a people.  We also talk about how leaders with a “heart like David” can impact a culture. Tune in and listen to our conversation! How to contact Scottie: LinkedIn Pray for:...

In this episode, I talk to Scott Cahill, an entrepreneur who’s been called to the political realm.  We talk about the Kingdom and politics … two things that are gaining momentum in this season. Listen in!

In this episode, I invite my friend Chan Davis back to tell us a little bit about herself. She tells us how she got into salsa dancing and what worship means to her. We talk about how creativity fits into worship and how we can worship in ways you may have never thought about. Halfway through the conversation, it gets juicy because we discuss ways in which the church is falling asleep … and ways t...

This week I talk to one of the most creative people I know — Chanique Davis. We talk about creativity and why we believe it is an essential part of a healthy spiritual life. God is the most creative person in the universe … and if we’re made in His image, then we have the capacity to be creative, as well. In fact, we believe that creativity is a powerful force that can change the world. In Luke ch...

In this episode of the “Chasing the Kingdom” podcast I conclude my conversation with Justin Ashurst. We continue to talk about his journey from ministry to business and his desire to help people be made whole. We even talk about subjects like fasting, community, and taking Sabbaticals! About Justin Ashurst: I have been a Pastor and Counselor for the last seven years and in ministry for the last fo...

In this episode of “Chasing the Kingdom” I talk to Justin Ashurst, a pastor and counselor who is building his own counseling practice called  The Becoming Whole Center. We talk about the process of pursuing and finding one’s calling. We cover things like: Doing what you like for a living How a broken home can affect your journey How perspective is key to success The role of rest And other things A...

In this episode, I conclude my conversation with Jessica Morales, founder of JMEmpowering Women. We talk about a subject I’ve been wanting to speak about for a while. The church seems to be gong through a big spiritual transition and many have told me they feel lost or without direction. Transition is important but it can be really painful. We must keep focused on the right things so that we can m...

In this episode of the Chasing the Kingdom podcast, I talk to entrepreneur and community-builder, Jessica Morales. We talk about the importance and benefits of networking and how she used her skills and resources to build a thriving community. We also talk a little bit about her journey, including how she became an author and how God threw her a birthday party! About Jessica: Jessica Morales is a...

In this episode, I conclude my conversation with Brooke Bolz, one of God’s powerful attorneys. She’s making noise for Him inside and outside of the courtroom. We talk about how she’s managed difficult circumstances in her field and how those circumstances provided her a way to build important things outside of her business. Her life is proof that perspective is so important if you want to do thing...

This week on the Chasing the Kingdom podcast I talk with Brooke Bolz, owner of Boltz Legal. When she's not winning cases for her clients, she's using her talents and resources to build other businesses she's involved with. In this episode, Brooke and I talk about our personal experiences in starting a podcast, the importance of mindset, and how K-pop music helped me battle rejection.  About Brooke...

In this episode, I conclude my latest conversation with mental health expert, Andrea Garwood. We talk about how no matter how dark things get, hope is always available and how we can experience more of it. We cover things like: The effect of trauma on hope The importance of humor How your environment affect your experience of hope How traveling affects hope Tune in and become a better hoper! About...

Are you or someone you know struggling with Hope? If so, this episode is for you. Father has been speaking to me a lot about hope over the last few years: The importance of it the practicality of it in our lives and our responsibility to grow in it.  My friend Andrea Garwood owns a successful mental health practice so I thought she would be the perfect person to talk to about this subject. About A...