JDS podcast

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Chris McManus, entrepreneur, landscaping business owner, real estate investor, and pool and spa retailer who built a multi-seven-figure company just seven years after graduating high school. By age 26, Chris had already achieved millionaire status through hard work, calculated risk-taking, and a relentless commitmen...

In this encouraging episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dr. Bill Senyard—pastor, biblical scholar, author, and speaker with over 30 years of ministry experience. Dr. Bill has dedicated his life to helping Christians, parents, and leaders move beyond performance-driven faith and discover the freedom of living deeply rooted in God’s grace. Through his Good Enough book se...

In this powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Massimo Rigotti—author, addiction recovery advocate, entrepreneur, and creator of the Flavor of Confidence SOBER Method™. Massimo shares his incredible journey from battling addiction and personal struggles to discovering a path of recovery, confidence, and transformation. Through his own experiences, he developed th...

In this insightful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Joe Rockey—entrepreneur, author, founder of Elite Business Cruises, and a self-described impossible problem solver. Joe has dedicated his career to helping nonprofits overcome one of their biggest challenges: balancing today’s fundraising needs with building long-term financial strength. Through innovative business...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Peter John Mather—entrepreneur, recovery advocate, coach, and founder of Healthy Mindset Rebels. Peter’s story is unlike most. After winning the lottery with his mother over 20 years ago, what many would consider a dream quickly became a nightmare. Addiction, two suicide attempts, and years of struggle followed. But...

In this eye-opening episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Christopher Moran—working dog trainer, entrepreneur, and creator of the Whimsy Stick. After working with nearly 400 client dogs over the past decade, Christopher has developed a refreshingly practical philosophy: your dog isn’t bad—they’re underemployed. Rather than relying on certifications or complicated theorie...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dwight Heck—financial coach, best-selling author, speaker, founder of Give A Heck Financial, and host of the Give A Heck Podcast. As a single father of five, Dwight experienced years of financial stress, emotional burnout, and living paycheck to paycheck. A life-changing health crisis forced him to rethink everythin...

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jason Ford—former finance professional, former Colorado Rockies baseball player, national speaker, and author of The Divine Intervention: UFO Chronicles for Christ. After experiencing a series of documented unexplained encounters, Jason began a search for answers that took him through science, history, theol...

In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with David Petrash — U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, pastor, leadership speaker, and author of The Ripple of Faith. David’s unique journey spans military service aboard nuclear submarines, decades in pastoral leadership, corporate training, entrepreneurship, and business ownership. Through these ex...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Hipolito Montero, a father, fitness enthusiast, and living example of what can happen when someone decides to take ownership of their health and future. After experiencing chest pains and receiving devastating news that his heart was 53% larger than normal, Hipolito was faced with a life-changing decision: transform...

In this deeply powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Adaku Mbagwu — transformational coach, founder of Healed Hero, and globally recognized as The First Daughter Coach. Born in Nigeria as the eldest of seven children, Adaku spent much of her life carrying responsibilities that were never meant for a child. From poverty, emotional neglect, and caregiving to build...

In this inspiring and deeply reflective episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with authenticity coach, mentor, and author Lynda Leonce. After years of personal growth, spiritual exploration, and deep inner healing, Lynda discovered that many people spend their lives disconnected from their true selves—living according to expectations, limiting beliefs, and emotional patterns...

In this inspiring and transformative episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Julie Hutton, Master Teacher, Success Coach, and transformational guide with nearly four decades of experience helping people discover their true worth. Julie believes that true self-love is the foundation for everything we desire in life—not ego, arrogance, or self-importance, but a deep and genu...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Christopher W. Quigley — artist, designer, stroke survivor, and founder of ALCHEMIA Art Workshop. After surviving two life-altering strokes in 2023, Christopher rebuilt his life and creative voice through a bold mission: using public art to confront difficult social issues and spark meaningful c...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Katrina Purcell, growth consultant, entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for women in business and technology. Katrina helps early and mid-stage tech companies scale efficiently through growth metrics and strategic decision-making. But beyond her professional success, she’s passionate about something equally important...

In this powerful episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Travis Murray, host of Man in Progress – Forging Manhood. Travis speaks openly about fatherhood, marriage, shame, identity, personal responsibility, and the difficult but necessary work of becoming a better man. Having faced custody struggles, depression, broken relationships, and the challenge of rebuilding his life...

In this compelling episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with author Rodney Phillips to discuss his debut novel, Dissension: A Disagreement That Leads to Discord. What makes Rodney’s story remarkable isn’t just the novel itself—it’s the journey behind it. He began writing Dissension at nineteen years old, placed the manuscript in a filing cabinet, and left it untouched for th...

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Dean Graves, renowned meditation teacher, mental health counselor, spiritual guide, and host of the Infinitely One Podcast. For more than two decades, Dean has helped people explore the connection between mindfulness, mental wellness, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. Through years of meditation and deep...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Nancy Jasin Ensley—author, legal nurse consultant, hospice specialist, educator, and storyteller whose life has been dedicated to service, compassion, and the art of writing. From caring for patients during life’s most vulnerable moments to writing across genres including memoir, mystery, science fiction, thrillers,...

In this thought-provoking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Mohamed Nabil—author, social innovator, creator of AIDOP (AI Debates on One’s Publications), and advocate for using artificial intelligence to challenge ideas rather than simply confirm them. Mohamed has authored several books, including My Interview with ChatGPT, Philosophical Debates with AI, Ideas That Su...

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Silvia Rizzo, a leadership and performance expert whose work bridges the worlds of elite sport and business. Drawing from years of experience in high-performance environments, Silvia helps leaders make better decisions under pressure, manage setbacks, and build lasting credibility. Together, Joshua and Silvia explore what sep...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with LaurieAnn Campbell—entrepreneur, bestselling author, Master Certified Handwriting Analyst, branding expert, and host of the Bleep Midlife Bulimia podcast. LaurieAnn’s life is a remarkable story of resilience and reinvention. From launching businesses at a young age and leading major organizations to losing everythin...

In this forward-thinking episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Danny Carpio — organizational architect, operator, entrepreneur, and author of The Unfirm: The New Unit of Scale Is You. For more than a decade, Danny has helped build organizations that raised millions in capital and achieved nine-figure valuations. His work spans startups, venture capital, AI, organizationa...

In this inspiring episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Clementine Moss — founding drummer of Zepparella, singer-songwriter, author, spiritual counselor, and lifelong meditator. For decades, Clementine has lived in two seemingly different worlds: the intensity of rock-and-roll performance and the stillness of contemplative spiritual practice. Through her memoir, From Bon...

In this deeply personal episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Jonathan Brandt — wellness advocate, certified health coach, nutrition practitioner, personal trainer, and host of the GoOutLiving Podcast. Jonathan’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose born through adversity. After both he and his wife were diagnosed with cancer within a short period of t...