Chasing What Matters

This week our guest is Chuck Bentley is CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, a global Christian financial ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of two daily radio broadcasts, The Crown Money Minute and My MoneyLife , featured on more than 1,100 Christian music and talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book 7 Gray Swans, Trends that Threaten Our Financial Futu...

Our special guest today is Robert Tunmire.  Robert has more than 40 years of experience in the franchising industry and is widely known for his ability to grow companies.  He served as Executive Vice President of Neighborly (formerly The Dwyer Group) from 1998 to 2019. For seven years he was the President of Glass Doctor, a 30-year old company. He also served as President and CEO of Neighborly/The...

Today our guest is Larry O’Donnell. Larry is passionate about helping business men and women learn God's design for leadership. From the Executive Suite to the back of a garbage truck, he has seen a lot in his career.  His is the retired founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO and President of Rockwater Energy Solutions, Inc., now Select Energy Services, a public company. during his tenure at Roc...

Jana and Hal have spent what seems a lifetime facing obstacles that might seem to others to create an environment of hopelessness and despair.  But with their faith in God and the help of their endless community of friends and family, they approach these challenges with the words “Why Not Me?” as opposed to “Why Me?”  With almost twenty years of marriage behind them and the continued assurance the...

J.N. “Jim” Whiddon is founder and CEO of “The Old School,” a professional development and consulting firm specializing in exceptional personal skills and mentoring systems for college programs, young professionals, and corporate executives.  After a short stint in college coaching while in graduate school, Jim spent more than thirty years in the financial industry as an accomplished business owner...

Today our guest is Drew Worsham. After traveling around the country performing with his best friend and musician, Drew felt God stir within his heart a passion to plant churches in the most unchurched region of our country (Pacific Northwest) among the most unchurched age group (college students). He spent 11 years there planting churches throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho and raising up youn...

Our guest today is Ed Fry – the President of Faith Search Partners.  Since 1990, Ed Fry has successfully assisted faith-based organization boards and executive teams in securing mission-minded leaders.  He has served as a Vice President/Partner of Witt/Kieffer, the largest healthcare executive search firm, and launched the faith-based practice at Russell Reynolds Associates, one of the “big four”...

Today our guest is Dr. Jim Denison. Dr. Denison is a cultural apologist who helps people respond biblically and redemptively to the vital issues of our day. He is also the co-founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Denison Forum, a Dallas-based nonprofit that comments on current issues through a biblical lens. Every weekday morning, his Daily Article email newsletter reaches more than 240,000 read...

Today our guest is Craig Denison. Craig is the author of First15, a daily devotional guiding over a million believers into a fresh experience with God’s presence every day. He writes, speaks, and he and his wife, Rachel lead worship to help believers establish a more tangible, meaningful connection with God. First15 Denison Ministries Chasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Website  Ch...

Reed Livesay – the President and CEO of Pine Cove Christian Camps.   Reed grew up in Spring, Texas, and graduated from Baylor University in 1996 with a BBA in Accounting where he played football for the Bears as well.  Soon following graduation, Reed married his high school sweetheart Julie, and they have two amazing children, Conner and Emily.  Prior to joining Pine Cove, Reed spent 10 years in t...

Today our guest is Timothy Ateek, also known as TA. TA has served as the Executive Director of Breakaway Ministries since 2016. With the lasting impact Breakaway had on him during his time at Texas A&M, TA considers it one of his greatest joys to now serve a new generation of students in the same way he once was served.   Prior to moving to College Station, TA served as the Executive Director...

Today our guest is Dr. Ben Welch.  Dr. Welch serves as Executive Director of Halliburton Programs for the Center for Executive Development (CED) and Clinical Professor Emeritus for the Department of Management in the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. He served on faculty from 1991-2019.  Ben received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Dayton,...

Today our guest is Nolan Stilwell and his mom, Christine and his dad, Randy.  Nolan is a model of success and determination in his endeavors to advance in his career to become one hot pepper jelly-making genius! Nolan has Down Syndrome; but with the help of his community, family and faith Nolan is being given opportunities to achieve his potential through education, dedication, encouragement and s...

Episode 32! Today our guest is Seth Buckley. Seth has served as the youth pastor at First Baptist Spartanburg for the last 25 years and is currently focusing on men’s ministry and working to mobilize adults to serve in the church and community. He was elected as the Vice President of the South Carolina Baptist Convention in doing so became the first non-senior pastor to serve in this capacity. He...

Our guest today is Ambassador Lyndon Olson. Lyndon grew up in Waco and holds degrees from Baylor University in Religion and Political Science and a law degree from Baylor Law School.  Lyndon served in the Texas House of Representatives and also served as Chairman of the Texas State Board of Insurance.  Lyndon was nominated by President Clinton in 1997 to become the US Ambassador to Sweden.  Lyndon...

In today's episode, we talk to a hero of the COVID 19 Pandemic. Caitlyn O'Brock is an ICU Nurse in one of the COVID units at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. In her interview, you will hear about how she went above and beyond the call of duty to take care of a special patient! CBS News Story CNN News Story Caitlyn O'Brock Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Mat...

Episode 29! Our guest today is Joel Allison. After more than 4 decades in healthcare leadership, Joel retired from the position of President and CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health.   For more than 2 decades Joel worked to grow the system from a few hospitals and outpatient surgery centers in the DFW market – to a system of 48 hospitals and more than 1,000 patient accent points – making Baylor...

Episode 28! Our guest today is Alex Cabañas. Alex is passionate about leading and growing a company that makes a profound difference in the lives of employees, guests, owners, industry partners and the community.  His life mission since college has been to create opportunities for others to be successful.  As CEO, Alex is focused on strategic planning, people development, pursuing growth and new o...

Our guest today is Drayton McLane, Jr. Drayton serves as chairman of the McLane Group and is the former CEO of the Houston Astros Baseball Club.  A native Texan, this acclaimed businessman, leader, and generous philanthropist, ensures the focus of all his endeavors are based upon strong Christian values and moral ethics.  During his tenure, he propelled the McLane Company into a nineteen billion d...

John Durham has served as the Lead Pastor at Highland Baptist Church in Waco, TX. since 2013. Previously, John served as the Lead Pastor at First Baptist Irving, TX., and served as the Student Pastor at First Baptist Houston, TX.  His undergrad degree is from Baylor, and his Master’s from Luther Rice Seminary. John is married to Jennifer, a school teacher and Bible teacher. They have two children,...

Today's guests are Brett and Emily Mills. They are the Founders of Jesus Said Love. Jesus Said Love exist to awaken hope and empower change in the lives of those impacted by the commercial sex industry - including human trafficking.  Jesus Said Love Website Jesus Said Love Instagram Jesus Said Love Podcast Chasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Website Chasing What Matters Instag...

Our guest today is Terry Looper! Terry is the CEO and founder of Texon LP, a midstream energy company that was founded in 1989.  Texon was voted #1 in Houston revenue for private companies in 2011 at $6 billion.  In 2019, Terry was named best leader for small businesses and Texon was named one of the regions “Top Workplaces” by the Houston Chronicle.   Texon views its core values and employees as...

Season 2! Our first guest of season two is David M. Weekley, Chairman of David Weekley Homes. Mr. Weekley began his home building company at the age of 23. The Company has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For ® ” list 14 times. David Weekley Homes has earned multiple honors in the areas of product design, marketing and management, and closed over $2.1 billion worth of n...

Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX which grew to be the largest weekly young adult gathering of its kind in the country. JP didn’t come to understand the grace of the Gospel until his early twenties after being involved in different denominational churches his entire life. This ignited a desire...

Episode 21! Katherine & Jay Wolf are communicators and advocates. They leverage their redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Engaging both faith-based and secular communities, they seek to bridge the gap between those disabled on the outside and those disabled on the inside with the hope that Jesus brings healing to the deepest pains we all ca...