Front Runner

In this episode of Front Runner Podcast, in this series from his live show Beautifully Imperfect, Isaiah shares his spoken word piece “Come to the Altar.” Rooted in 2 Corinthians 4:7–10, this poem reminds us that though we are jars of clay—fragile, flawed, and often broken—we carry within us the surpassing treasure of Jesus Christ. In a world that leaves us afflicted, perplexed, and struck down, t...

In this episode of Front Runner Podcast, in this series from his live show Beautifully Imperfect, Isaiah shares his spoken word piece “More Than Broken.” Written during a season marked by loneliness, grief, and the longing for community, this piece speaks to the deep ache of being surrounded by people yet still feeling unseen. Isaiah weaves together personal experience and the stories of others—fa...

In this episode of Front Runner Podcast, in this series from his live show Beautifully Imperfect, Isaiah shares his spoken word piece “Our Father.” Born out of grief, brokenness, and the search for healing, this poem wrestles with the deep ache of father wounds and the longing for wholeness. Through raw honesty, Isaiah redeems the pain of earthly absence by pointing to the steadfast love of our he...

In this episode of Front Runner Podcast, in this series from his live show Beautifully Imperfect, Isaiah shares his spoken word piece “Manhood Unveiled.” Born out of wrestling with cultural and church messages about what it means to be a man, this piece dismantles the myth that strength means never being weak. Isaiah opens the door to a deeper truth—that we are not Christians because we are strong...

In this episode of Front Runner Podcast, in this series from his live show Beautifully Imperfect, Isaiah shares his spoken word piece “The Fall.” Before we can embrace the beauty of imperfection, we must first face the reality of sin. This piece wrestles with the weight of our brokenness, reminding us that imperfection points us to the only One who is perfect—Jesus. Through Scripture and raw hones...

Marcus Thigpen hails from Detroit, MI, and boasts an impressive athletic career as a former professional football player in both the NFL and CFL. He made a name for himself playing college football for the Indiana Hoosiers, where he earned first-team All-American honors in 2006. Despite going undrafted, Marcus signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009, kicking off a dynamic professional journey...

Marcus Thigpen hails from Detroit, MI, and boasts an impressive athletic career as a former professional football player in both the NFL and CFL. He made a name for himself playing college football for the Indiana Hoosiers, where he earned first-team All-American honors in 2006. Despite going undrafted, Marcus signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009, kicking off a dynamic professional journey...

In this special episode we delve into the profound significance of Resurrection Sunday. This episode invites listeners on a reflective journey through a heartfelt spoken word poem that beautifully encapsulates the themes of resilience, redemption, and triumph over adversity. From Jesus' humble beginnings in a manger to His ultimate sacrifice on the cross and triumphant resurrection, this poetic na...

On this seemingly paradoxical day, we grapple with the notion of ‘good’ in the face of an innocent life taken. But it’s precisely in this sacrifice, this selfless act, that we find the profound depth of God’s love for us. His nail-scarred hands tell a story of love beyond comprehension. He bore our transgressions, embraced our guilt, and offered us redemption. His suffering on the Cross wasn’t an...

Mike O’ is a creative storyteller and content creator from Mount Vernon, NY. He has been passionately sharing his gift in speaking at churches, conferences, concerts, special events, and poetry clubs. He has gained a notable following on social media while sharing his gift that both challenges and inspires his listeners. Connect with Mike O.: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thisismikeo?utm_source=link...

Mike O’ is a creative storyteller and content creator from Mount Vernon, NY. He has been passionately sharing his gift in speaking at churches, conferences, concerts, special events, and poetry clubs. He has gained a notable following on social media while sharing his gift that both challenges and inspires his listeners. Connect with Mike O.: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thisismikeo?utm_source=link...

Ian Humphrey was one of the lucky ones’ even though it certainly didn’t seem so at first. As a child, he faced his own series of difficult circumstances, from losing his mother at an early age and never truly knowing his own derelict father, to living in foster care and spending his adolescence in the rough parts of South Central LA. At 19, he succumbed to the negative voices that had always said...

Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Lee Hardin has been touring the country, telling relatable jokes and stories    Over the years, Lee has been able to share the stage with comedians like Henry Cho, Ryan Hamilton, & Nate Bargatze.    In 2019, his comedy special, “Not Quite A Grown-Up” was released on DryBar Comedy. Lee also made his television debut on The Mike Huckabee Show, where he also per...

Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Lee Hardin has been touring the country, telling relatable jokes and stories    Over the years, Lee has been able to share the stage with comedians like Henry Cho, Ryan Hamilton, & Nate Bargatze.    In 2019, his comedy special, “Not Quite A Grown-Up” was released on DryBar Comedy. Lee also made his television debut on The Mike Huckabee Show, where he also per...

Raised in East Atlanta, Decatur, Georgia Njeri Hot HandZ Camphor is no stranger to Jesus working in dark places. He's been involved in Hood Ministry for 20yrs. Working within the context of Hip Hop Ministry, Sports Ministry, and Discipleship non-profit organizations Njeri has lived in Knoxville, Baltimore, St. Louis, Roanoke, and Memphis. All across the country, across the city, or across the stre...

Raised in East Atlanta, Decatur, Georgia Njeri Hot HandZ Camphor is no stranger to Jesus working in dark places. He's been involved in Hood Ministry for 20yrs. Working within the context of Hip Hop Ministry, Sports Ministry, and Discipleship non-profit organizations Njeri has lived in Knoxville, Baltimore, St. Louis, Roanoke, and Memphis. All across the country, across the city, or across the stre...

Jake Phillips is a professional voice over actor which means he uses his voice to bring stories to life from commercials, audiobooks,  documentaries and explainer videos. Basically he does voiceovers for companies all over the world. He has worked with Sunday night football on nbc, Delta Airlines, Infinity, Toyota, you probably heard this brothers voice on your television.  Connect with Jacob Phil...

Jake Phillips is a professional voice over actor which means he uses his voice to bring stories to life from commercials, audiobooks,  documentaries and explainer videos. Basically he does voiceovers for companies all over the world. He has worked with Sunday night football on nbc, Delta Airlines, Infinity, Toyota, you probably heard this brothers voice on your television.  Connect with Jacob Phil...

Dr. Andrea Mata, the daughter of a Mexican immigrant, grew up in a gang infested neighborhood on the southside of Chicago. At 11 years old, her life dramatically changed, and it fueled a desire to become a clinical child psychologist and specialize in treating antisocial and aggressive behaviors in children and teens in the hopes that other families would never experience what she went through. In...

In light of National Poetry Month, we have Monica Harrison as our very special guest. Monica Harrison, South Carolina native, now residing in Charlotte, NC, is a dynamic christian spoken word artist. Her gift allows her to blend life experiences with biblical applications to deliver poetry that encourages, inspires, and uplifts audiences.   She's been featured on plenty of stages on the east coast...

In light of National Poetry Month, we have Monica Harrison as our very special guest. Monica Harrison, South Carolina native, now residing in Charlotte, NC, is a dynamic christian spoken word artist. Her gift allows her to blend life experiences with biblical applications to deliver poetry that encourages, inspires, and uplifts audiences.   She's been featured on plenty of stages on the east coast...

In this episode we discuss faith, how humor saved his life and can bring joy to yours, and as a mental health advocate The Laugh Therapist discusses his desire to eradicate the stigma of mental health one joke at a time.   Vernard “The Laugh Therapist” Hines is a husband, father, 20-year retired Army Iraq War Veteran. He is a clean comedian who delivers a deathly dose of comedy that fills your hea...

In this episode we discuss faith, how humor saved his life and can bring joy to yours, and as a mental health advocate The Laugh Therapist discusses his desire to eradicate the stigma of mental health one joke at a time.   Vernard “The Laugh Therapist” Hines is a husband, father, 20-year retired Army Iraq War Veteran. He is a clean comedian who delivers a deathly dose of comedy that fills your hea...

Bryan DeCuir is a person of service. He believes that his true purpose is to use his talents and strengths to help all who come in contact with him. He also seeks to inspire others at ever opportunity. He lives his life with these ideals in mind. Bryan has had his share of success and failures in life. In this episode, Bryan gets vulnerable about how how he failed his way to becoming a successful...

Bryan DeCuir is a person of service. He believes that his true purpose is to use his talents and strengths to help all who come in contact with him. He also seeks to inspire others at every opportunity. He lives his life with these ideals in mind. Bryan has had his share of successes and failures in life. In this episode, Bryan gets vulnerable about how he failed his way to becoming a successful b...