Don't Let The Dream Die

Welcome to a special LIVE episode of the Don’t Let The Dream Die Podcast with Courtney Pray Duke! Recorded Live at the Scholar & Scribe bookstore in Trilith, GA.  When the unthinkable happens, can your dream survive? Discover how hope, raw faith, and gritty perseverance can carve a path forward—even when everything falls apart. After losing her husband in a sudden accident, Courtney Pray Duke...

What holds you back from exchanging a well-planned path for a calling that truly fits? Discover what it’s like to release old dreams—and find the faith (and courage) to embrace what’s next. When Davis Powell stepped off the path to becoming a doctor and into the unknown, he didn’t just change careers—he changed his life. In this episode, Davis Powell, President & CEO of Seed Company, opens up...

When your calling gets hard—or even questioned—do you keep going? Explore the high cost and deep purpose of leading with conviction when the dream gets tested. Stepping into global leadership, Kristin Shuler shares the unexpected challenges, moments of self-doubt, and the spiritual resilience needed to serve faithfully. From navigating culture shock and spiritual attacks to orchestrating generatio...

What happens when your calling gets tested? Explore how faith, grit, and clarity can rebuild what feels lost. When NewSpring Church faced a turning point, Brad Cooper had a decision: stay and persevere, or walk away. In this honest conversation with Aaron Coe, Brad Cooper shares his journey through upheaval—the hard questions, the debt, and the daily choices not to give up. This episode isn’t just...

When the dream is bigger than you, how do you keep going—especially when the cost gets personal? Journey through the story of Illuminations, where unity, sacrifice, and grace reshape a global mission. What does it take to unite dozens of organizations, overcome deep fragmentation, and shave a century off a world-changing timeline? In this episode, Aaron Coe sits down with former NFL kicker Todd Pe...

What does it take to make a big dream a reality when compromise—and giving up—seems easier? Hear what really happens behind the scenes when passion, politics, and purpose collide. Former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff Todd Womack joins Aaron Coe for an honest conversation about driving major change from inside public service—and what he learned about seeing tough dreams through. From fighting modern s...

What if you’re the biggest thing standing between you and your dream? This episode uncovers the tough truths—and surprising breakthroughs—of chasing your dream, even when no one gives you permission. Writer and storyteller Jason Dyba joins Aaron Coe to share his journey from self-doubt and “safe” choices to leaving security behind and making space for the creative work that matters most. Together,...

How far would you go to give away your most valuable asset—just to fulfill your mission? This episode dives into the radical reshaping of a global organization, showing what it costs to chase a dream worth everything. When Geoff Morin stepped up as CEO of Biblica, the team faced declining revenue—and an even greater existential crisis: Were they truly reaching the people who most needed God’s Word...

Ever stared down an impossible dream—and wondered if faith or grit would be enough to make it real? See what it truly takes when the calling is bigger than you. Jennie Allen joins Aaron Coe to share the behind-the-scenes story of Gather25, a global movement that brought millions of believers together—across continents and languages—with technology that didn’t exist when the dream began. From sleep...

Hard truths, bigger dreams: 3.7 million churches worldwide lack a trained pastor—can a new global alliance change the future? How do you solve one of Christianity’s biggest crises? Aaron Coe sits down with Mark Yarborough, President of Dallas Theological Seminary, to unpack the urgent need for accessible pastoral training across the planet. It’s a candid conversation about holy discontent, getting...

What do you do when your dream is on the line? Discover the power of perseverance at those make-or-break moments. What if the thing you’re building almost didn’t happen? In this trailer for “Don’t Let the Dream Die,” Aaron Coe introduces a podcast dedicated to the real stories behind incredible dreams—exploring the pivotal moments when visionaries almost gave up. By sharing journeys of founders, a...