RESGEN Giving Life Podcast

Another fun episode of the RESGEN Giving Life Podcast that’s just a little different than the normal format! This episode features a conversation Tom had with 3 of our communicators at this year’s RESGEN Men’s Summit in front of a live audience of over 1100 men.  Derwin Gray is a former NFL linebacker, author and the co-founding and lead pastor of Transformation church just outside of Charlotte, N...

This episode of the RESGEN Giving Life Podcast is just a little different than usual because it’s more of a fireside chat between RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson and his good friend Jeff Lautt, the President of POET in Sioux Falls. What also makes it unique is that instead of being recorded in the RESGEN podcast studio, it was recorded at the POET office complex in front of a live audience made up of...

Dan Hay is a follower of Christ, a husband, and a father of four. He has also been a part of Tom’s life for over 35 years—both as a friend and a brother-in-law—and has held many leadership positions in the corporate world for the last 25 years. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Dan and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson have a fantastic discussion about: What influenced Dan to make His...

Tyler Goff is a follower of Jesus, a husband, a father of four, and a friend of Tom’s for over 15 years. He is also a realtor and the Tyler Goff Group team leader in Sioux Falls, SD. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tyler and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson have a meaningful discussion about several different topics including: Why it’s so important for men to find true community How...

Joshua Broome is a husband, father, pastor, and author with a radical story of redemption that God is using in a mighty way. After working in the darkness of the pornography industry for six years, Joshua found forgiveness, wholeness, and lasting freedom in Christ.  On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Joshua and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about several aspects of Joshua’s st...

Benson Langat is a friend of Tom’s who is a follower of Christ, a mental health therapist, and a running coach who moved to the US from Kenya in 2009.   On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Benson and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson have a fun and meaningful about several topics including: What Benson experienced during his move from Kenya to Kansas to go to college and run back in 2009...

Austin Adamson is a follower of Jesus, husband and father who is passionate about seeing men grow in Christ. He is also the newest member of the RESGEN team and serves as our Event and Discipleship Coordinator.  On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Austin and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson talk about a variety of topics, including: What he learned about himself while working in the cor...

Zach Ochoga is a friend of Tom’s who moved from Nigeria to the US in 2012. Zach is a husband, a father of five, and the founding pastor of C6 church, where he preaches the word with both passion and a super cool accent.   On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Zach and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson have a fantastic conversation about many topics including: - Zach’s move from Nigeria to...

Rick Melmer has quite the resume. He was a teacher, the superintendent of schools in 3 different states, the Dean of Education for the University of South Dakota, and the Secretary of Education for the State of South Dakota. He is also the founder of Leadership South Dakota and, most importantly, is a follower of Jesus, husband, father, and grandfather.   On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life...

Tom Basson is a man of faith, husband, and father who recently moved from South Africa to be the lead pastor of Eastern Hills Community Church in Denver, CO. He is also a successful obstacle course racer. In fact, he placed 2nd at the 2017 OCR World Championships, and more recently, finished 2nd at the 2022 Altitude OCR World Championships, which took place at Mt Everest – and he broke a Guinness...

Jon Skudlarek is a man of faith, a husband, a girl dad, and a regional supervisor for Tradehome Shoes - a company that has been serving customers for over 100 years and one that he has personally been a part of for over 25% of those years. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Jon and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about a variety of topics including: Their mentoring relationship...

Paul TenHaken is currently serving his second term as the mayor of Sioux Falls and is a great example of someone who truly strives to give life to everyone he meets. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Mayor Paul and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about a variety of topics including: Some of the most important things Paul has learned about leadership over the last 6 years as may...

CJ Wehrkamp is a man of God, husband, and father who is driven to inspire fitness, and help others achieve success every day. As the owner of Fit Body Boot Camp here in Sioux Falls, some would say CJ has achieved all levels of worldly success, however that’s not what motivates him. Instead, his mission is to simply live out the plan God has for his life – and make that his focus every day. On this...

Jerrid Sebesta is a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a father of 4 who was once famous for being an award-winning meteorologist for over a decade. He is also the creator of “Life Undeferred”, a platform dedicated to helping people find their identity, live urgently, and ditch the "someday" mentality On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Jerrid and RESGEN Founder Tom Henders...

Jeff Struecker is a friend of mine who served for 10 years in the 75th Ranger Regiment in positions ranging from Private to Platoon Sergeant. He also served another 10+ years as a US Army chaplain. Throughout his 23-year military career, Jeff has been awarded many commendations and decorations, including the Silver Star for Bravery in Combat. In addition, Jeff is the author of 6 books, founder of...

Chris Lawrence is a follower of Jesus, husband, and father of two children, ages 8 and 4. He is also a cancer survivor and the founder of Hope Has Arrived – a non-profit organization with the mission of helping people find hope, strength, and peace in their battle against cancer. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Chris and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about: Chris’ journey w...

Andrew Stanley is a follower of Jesus, a husband and a hilarious comedian who performs all over the country at clubs, festivals, fundraisers, churches, corporate events, and even at bars with 4 people in them who "didn't know there would be comedy tonight..."He was also a part of 2024's RESGEN Date Night Comedy events as a crowd favorite.  On this episode of The RESGEN Giving L...

Danny Ray is a follower of Jesus, husband, father, author, and gifted illusionist who recently fooled magic icons Penn and Teller on their show, Penn and Teller: Fool us! He was also a part of this year’s RESGEN Date Night Comedy event on February 29 and March 1, 2024. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Danny and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about: How the challenges Danny fa...

David Pollack is follower of Christ, husband and father who was a highly decorated collegiate athlete who played defensive end at the University of Georgia. In the 2005 NFL Draft, he was a first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, selected 17th overall, but his career was cut short after he broke a cervical vertebra in the second game of his second season. In 2009, David joined ESPN, where he ex...

Chris Brown is a passionate follower of Jesus, husband, father and the lead pastor of North Coast Church, a multi-site church in Vista, CA, roughly 30 miles north of San Diego.  On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Chris and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about: Marriage Fatherhood Being the spiritual leader of our home Leadership principles Chris lives by Becoming more like Jesu...

Cade Thompson is a follower of Jesus and a Red Street Records Christian Music Artist who uses the gifts God has given him to lift up the name of Christ and direct listeners attention towards the Lord. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Cade and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about: Some of the most important things Cade’s learned about himself and God over the last several year...

Luke VanderLeest is a husband, father, and the Spiritual Life Director at Sioux Falls Christian School. He is also the Track and Cross-Country coach for the school and has coached his teams onto multiple state championships.  On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Luke and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about: What Luke has learned about teenagers, and himself, over the last 25 yea...

Jason VanRuler is a licensed therapist, speaker, executive coach, and the author of his new book, Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection.  On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Jason and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about: Jason’s personal story of brokenness and healing The role forgiveness and vulnerability play in our ability to truly conne...

Sam Collier is a follower of Christ, an author, and the founding pastor of Story Church in Atlanta, Georgia. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Sam and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson talk about: What happens when our story intersects with God’s story. Sam’s experience of meeting his biological family for the first time in front of a live audience on the Steve Harvey show. Leadership...

Justin Brierley is an author, speaker, and broadcaster who is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology, and culture. Through creative use of podcasts, radio, print, video, and social media, Justin aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of skeptics.  In this episode of The RESGEN Giving...