Defining Moments Podcast

From Friday night lights to the Saturday night hustle: what’s the transition of your mindset like? How does your faith, family, and friends’ belief help you through your life? Do you have the one friend that believed in you more than you believed in yourself? How did that affect you? Meet Ethan Downs from Weatherford, OK who is living his dreams of playing D1 football for the University of Oklahom...

Courtney shares the story of how she founded the Pearl House, a home for girls in rural Ghana, Africa that empowers girls through physical care, emotional support, spiritual development, and life-changing academic/vocational opportunities. Courtney is an amazing human being who has created remarkable change in her community and in Ghana, and we weres fortunate to have been able to interview her an...

Being intentional is an art. Being intentional takes patience. Being intentional takes being comfortable with being uncomforatble. Meet Kristen Thompson, from All-American mom to entrepreneur and now running for Senate District 22 in Oklahoma. Listen in to find out what inspired her run and what her plans are for her district if she wins!

What strikes you when you see someone for the first time? Is it their clothes and hair? How about their energy and enthusiasm? We feed off the energy, the smile, and we want to get to know the person behind them! Meet Antonio Record (AKA "Mr. OU"). He is that guy who will bring energy to every event he attends. He is the man inside the University of Oklahoma arenas!

Kevin Stitt is an American businessman and politician serving as the 28th governor of Oklahoma. What are his foundation and some of the highlights of his current term as governor? What is he looking forward to doing for Oklahoma? Who inspires him? Get to know a little more about the man behind the office on this episode of Defining Moments Podcast!

As you look back on your life, what do you remember the most and how did it make a difference in your future? Meet Chad Alexander, Talk Radio Host (KOKC 95.3 fm and 1520am in the Oklahoma metro area. Monday-friday from 4-6), lobbyist, a political consultant. Chad talks you through his passion when he was younger and how his passion turned him in a man of faith, family, and professional. Chad's lov...

When your passion leads to ideas, then your ideas lead to curiosity, you develop plans and solutions. How does that mindset bring success? How does one dress for success? For some, it is how you look. For some, it is the mindset. For the undefeated, it is the passion in the suit.

From an All-American at Oklahoma State, to the pros, to breaking his leg and struggling to find a job - What was Sam Mayes mindset? How did he cope with the journey? What was his breakthrough into radio and how did he spend Covid? How does it feel to be terminated from your job, to receive that phone call telling you that you need to leave something you love and have such a passion for? How do you...

From Queens New York to Oklahoma. From The NFL to The University of Oklahoma to QB IMPACT Academy as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. What was the journey like for Coach Mahala Wiggins? How does he deal with adversity? what is one of his greatest accomplishments as a coach? what are some important life lessons? how did he land his first job as a S&C Coach? find coach on twitter @MahalaWiggin...

Remember OKC - Mayoral election is February 8th! Defining Moments Podcast is happy to introduce you to one of the most open and genuine candidates for OKC Mayor, Mrs. Carol Hefner! What inspired her to enter the Mayoral race, what is her vision for OKC and the Mayor's position and what are her opinions on the big issues? No topic was off-limits and Carol is a self-proclaimed open book! We loved sp...

Are there times when you look at someone’s “Title” and it made you flinch, be intimidated, be honored, feel great, feel special? These are the feelings we felt when we had the absolute privilege and honor to sit down with Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District. The best part is getting to know Stephanie from her passion for the family to state to country. We found out...

Moments of tragedy can lead to major moments of heroism. Moments of heroism can lead to some lifelong memories, good and bad. April 19, 1995 the tragedy in Oklahoma, City lead to some heroic acts. Meet retired Major of the Oklahoma City Fire Department, Chris Fields as he takes us through the moment his station crew arrived on the scene. How did that particular moment take a toll on his mental hea...

The path is never easy yet the voice has to be clear, concise, and confident. Why is the voice confident? To learn is to be humble. Find out what drives Chris' passion for family, radio, sports, and sideline reporting! This episode is full of great laughs, wisdom, and confidence! The voice of OU_Sotfball, @OU_Softball, sideline reporter for OU Football @OU_Football, host of the Plankshow on: twitt...

What were deployments like to the Middle East? Who are the true heroes? Meet Tom George, retired (25 years) Senior Chief of the United States Navy and CEO of QBImpact. This is our raw, uncut, unfiltered conversation with Tom. What made Tom into the man he is and what is in his future? Perhaps a run for Commander in Chief? Let’s find out!

When you start a business and things look promising you get really excited about your hard work and earned feelings of success then BAM, 2020 hits, and you are left holding onto your family and friends. How did Bryan Bedford handle 2020, how did he create something bigger than himself, how did he use technology, knowledge, and experience to authentically communicate with concerned parents, student...

From serving his country, to being a firefighter and a mental health advocate. What happened to lead Henry down this path? Find out in this unfiltered, unscripted, raw and thrilling episode of Defining Moments Podcast. Find Henry on Twitter @Henry68157 and Instagram @HankWade.

When you crave/seek encouragement or leadership - there are a lot of people that will “say the right thing”; however, it is someone truly special who will reach out to you personally and offer those words of encouragement. One message led to another, and now this powerhouse encourager is on Defining Moments Podcast to share his story. This one will amp you up! Go get it! Find Corey at www.coreydis...

Family, tragedy, focus.... Mike McClintock the host of Air Raid Attack Podcast and a friend of mine takes you along on a journey in his life as he speaks to what family means to him and how it was instilled in him from day one. How does Mike deal with tragedy, negativity, and triumph? Take the next hour and ride with him in one of the most fun podcast interview to date! reach out to mike on twitte...

When you shake someone's hand or hug them, do you feel good energy? The good energy translates into a conversation and friendship. This is exactly what happened when we met Kavin at the gym in Moore, OK! One hug led to a conversation, the conversation led to Kavin coming into our studio to share his life and his defining moments with us. This one hug has led to a lifetime friendship. #UNDEFEATED

If you could use one word to describe your beliefs and mentality, what would it be? You'll understand why we call this episode "Prevail" after meeting Dani and Sean and hearing their life story. Dani and Sean own one of Edmond, Oklahoma's premiere strength studios. Their approach to training is smart, fun, and challenging! Here's to you prevailing in 2021!

Principal Chief of the Sac and Fox Nation, Chief Wood is on Defining Moments Podcast with a tribute to his family. Politics doesn't define you as a human, what you do in office matters the most. This isn't just about politics, this is about a man and a mentor, with the support of his family. How did this combination lead to him being the second youngest tribal chief in America. This episode is ded...

Born in Mexico, Leonardo Flores came to US when he was in 3rd grade. Not always the ace student in school, he found his way to joining the Army National Guard his Senior year of high school. He was deployed to Egypt with the national guard, went to college at Oklahoma Christian Univeristy and met his wife during summer break at a summer job. Shortly after graduating, he was accepted into the OHP a...

Since 1993, Matt and Janese Bennett have been committed to “Mobilize the Reached to Evangelize the Unreached.” After beginning their ministry in London, England, and the Middle East, their vision has taken them to over 50 nations teaching, training, and mobilizing the body of Christ to complete the Great Commission. Matt’s expertise in the Muslim world, micro-businesses, and community development...

Regarded as one of the best youth coaches in all of America, Coach Krause brings the energy to this episode! He’s been coaching and wrestling for over 30 years and is a 4x Michigan State letter winner in wrestling. He is the Head Coach of NXT LVL Wrestling Academy since 2003 and he is one of the most dedicated and energetic coaches that we have ever met. Words like passion, energy, excellence, res...

Once a cowboy always a cowboy. Meet Jeff Parker an auctioneer, a local Cattleman and Rancher here in Oklahoma. Jeff takes you though some of his thoughts, his mindset and his passion for living life with no regrets.