SOLID START

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg and Brian are joined by Terry Merrell as they unpack James 1:19 and discuss how being quick to listen can positively shape our relationships at home and in the workplace. 

Send us Fan Mail Merrell Bros. CEO Dustin Smith joins Greg and Brian to kick off a new year of Solid Start by reflecting on the Christ-centered foundation of the company. This episode launches a new initiative inspired by The Way of the Shepherd , focusing on the first-quarter principle: Knowing the Condition of Your Flock . Listeners are encouraged to take time this week to ask someone how they’r...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast host and life coach Greg Reid sits down with special guest, Matt Droll, to explore one of humanity’s oldest questions...what happens to us when we die?

Send us Fan Mail In this special Christmas episode, Brian and Greg reflect on the greatest gift ever given—God sending His Son, Jesus, into the world. They discuss how the good news of Christ’s birth was first announced to humble shepherds and how God used ordinary people to share an extraordinary message. This conversation encourages us to see that God still works the same way today—using everyda...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg and Brian explore the third of five gifts God offers us—forgiveness. They discuss why forgiving others isn’t optional but essential to living the life God intends for us, and how forgiveness can lead to freedom, healing, and spiritual growth. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Brian and Greg sit down with guest Jean Merrell to explore the gift of faith—believing in Jesus and trusting Him fully. Jean shares powerful stories from her recent trip to Uganda, where she and her husband Ted learned firsthand what it means to trust God for provision, guidance, and courage to put faith into action. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Brian and Greg sit down to discuss the often misunderstood yet deeply powerful gift of the Holy Spirit.  Through stories and practical insights, they discuss how the Spirit brings courage in the face of fear, wisdom in times of confusion, love in the midst of difficulty, direction in moments of uncertainty, and strength in times of weakness. A grou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Brian, Greg, and Marcus discuss the true meaning of gratitude and the importance of acknowledging and thanking God for the small things we often overlook. 

Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian guide you through a meaningful look at James 4:13–14, reminding us that our lives are like a morning fog, and tomorrow is never promised. Together they discuss how to walk through each day with a posture of surrender—releasing our plans, our expectations, and our need for certainty. This episode invites you to open your hands, trust God’s timing, and embrace His dir...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , we welcome Ted and Jean Merrell — a couple whose lives reflect what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Ted and Jean share their excitement about the upcoming Merrell Bros. trip to Jamaica and invite employees to take part in this life-changing experience. They also discuss an incredible ministry opportunity in Uganda through TheWay .  Join us fo...

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg dive into Jesus’ ascension and what it means for us today. The ascension wasn’t the end of Jesus’ ministry—it was the kickoff for ours.  It is time to get off the bench, live boldly , and share Jesus with the world around us. 

Send us Fan Mail We’re honored to welcome Bishop Georg Mc'Omwanda to the podcast as he recounts his extraordinary journey of healing and renewal. Hear how God restored his vision—both physically and spiritually—and how this miracle continues to inspire his ministry and faith. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we wrap up our conversation on the leadership principles behind the word FOCUS — standing for Faithful, Obedient, Courageous, Unwavering, and Servant. Special guest Marcus Misinec joins Greg Reed to explore one of the most powerful qualities of great leaders: servanthood .

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a down-to-earth look at Thomas — the disciple who doubted Jesus’ resurrection — and what his story says to us today. From the job site to the kitchen table, doubt shows up in real ways. But the same Jesus who met Thomas meets us too — in our work, our worries, and our everyday grind — bringing resurrection life to those who believe. 

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , we’re bringing you something special — a message from Terry Merrell to the Merrell Bros. family about faith, hope, and the most important question of all: “How do I get to Heaven?”

Send us Fan Mail Jesus showed us the power of serving rather than seeking to be served. Imagine how different life could feel if we embraced that same posture. In this episode, Brian & Greg unpack the surprising joy and freedom that come when we choose service over self. 

Send us Fan Mail When temptation knocks, Jesus shows us the way out. In this episode, we unpack Matthew 4:1–11 and watch how Jesus counters every lie with “It is written,” trusts the Father instead of testing Him, and rejects shortcuts to power. You’ll learn a simple battle plan—remember your identity, reach for Scripture, and rely on the Holy Spirit—so we don't give in to temptation. This ep...

Send us Fan Mail On a scale of 1 - 100, if you took your last breath today, how certain are you that you would go to heaven?  That's a tough question, but one Greg and Brian discuss on this episode of Solid Start.  

Send us Fan Mail When life throws bumps our way, what spills out of your cup? Anger? Frustration? Fear? Join Greg and Brian for today's conversation as they examine how to fill your cup with love, peace, and grace that comes from a life rooted in Christ. 

Send us Fan Mail Join the conversation as Greg, Brian & Marcus discuss how David's courage was rooted in his faith and belief that God was on his side, transforming fear into boldness.  As leaders, we must have this same boldness to face the giants in our lives.  

Send us Fan Mail God uses those who feel the least. Join Greg & Brian as they discuss the biblical idea that God often uses people the world considers weak, foolish, or insignificant to accomplish His greatest purposes. 

Send us Fan Mail  The life of Abraham is a great example of faithful obedience, a key principle of leadership. Perhaps that's what has been missing in our own lives. Marcus Misinec joins the podcast for a second time to talk about obedience and how it shapes our trust in God, influences our decisions as leaders, and impacts the people who follow us. Together, we explore what it means to step...

Send us Fan Mail Join Brian and Greg as they look to the first three chapters in the Bible to answer four BIG questions:  Who am I?  Why am I here? Why is the world the way it is?  &  Is there a cure for this broken world?

Send us Fan Mail Where does trust fit into your life, and can you build relationships without it? Join Greg and special guest Marcus Misinic as they discuss the Story of TRUST .  

Send us Fan Mail We’re excited to launch our new series, Flying Through The Bible , with a very special guest — Dustin Smith, CEO of Merrell Bros. and an experienced pilot. Join us as we take off on a journey through scripture and focus on life from God's perspective.