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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg Reed is joined by guest co-host Marcus Misinec and new Merrell Bros. Project Manager Olivia Forrey for a conversation about what it truly means to lead. Building on the company's leadership focus of knowing the condition and the "SHAPE" of your people, the conversation focuses on the importance of helping others identify with th...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when God keeps calling and you keep putting Him off? This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian are joined by Jacob Elliott as he shares the life-changing moment that finally made him listen. After crying out to God to break his addiction—no matter the cost—God answered in a way Jacob never expected.  Discover how God used a devastating turning point to draw Jacob clos...

Send us Fan Mail If we believe we were created by an intelligent Designer, wouldn't it make sense that He would want to communicate with us? This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian explore the claim that God did exactly that—not through a message from afar, but by entering human history through His Son, Jesus Christ. As John writes, "The Word became flesh and lived among us." Hist...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Brian and Greg discuss what the incredible design of the human heart reveals about our Creator. Though only the size of a fist, the heart pumps nearly 2,000 gallons of blood each day through more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels—an amazing reminder that we are not accidents, but intentionally created by God. Drawing from Psalm 139, they reflect on the...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian are once again joined by Marcus Misinec for an encouraging conversation about feeling unqualified to speak about your faith or pray in front of others. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9 , Marcus reminds us that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Too often, we convince ourselves that we need to be scholars, theologians, or expert...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian are joined by Family Pastor Roy Lanten to talk about one of the most impactful experiences in a student's spiritual journey—church camp. Together, they discuss why camp matters, how God often uses these focused weeks to transform lives, and why investing in your child's spiritual growth can have lasting eternal significance. They...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian dive into the incredible reality of design and purpose. From the buildings we enter to the technology we use, everything around us was created with intention by a designer. But beyond human creativity, they explore the truth that God is the ultimate Designer. Nothing in creation is accidental—including you. God designed each of us with pur...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Solid Start , Brian joins Greg to explore one of life’s deepest questions: What will finally satisfy you? Together, they unpack the restless search for meaning that so many of us experience and wrestle with questions like, Is this all there is? and Why are we wired to long for something more? If you’ve ever wondered whether your life is accidental or desi...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Solid Start , Greg Reid sits down with Jake “Goody” Goodman for an honest conversation about how life’s experiences shape who we become. Together, they explore the powerful idea that God never wastes an experience whether it’s hardship, fear, growth, or personal transformation.  Jake opens up about several defining moments in his life, including the de...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how life’s experiences, both challenging and uplifting, can shape our faith and purpose. Greg is joined by a Candice Collins, Merrell Bros, HR Benefits Manager. Drawing from personal stories and biblical insight, they share how to find meaning in your struggles, support others through shared experiences, and walk confidently in your journey.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg Reed and Marcus Misinec explore the role of personality within the “SHAPE” framework, emphasizing how individual differences influence leadership, teamwork, and relationships. They discuss how recognizing and appreciating diverse personalities—rather than gravitating only toward similar ones—can strengthen teams, improve communication, and adv...

Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian are joined by Merrell Bros. driver Travis Bline for a down-to-earth conversation on choosing a positive attitude in everyday life. Drawing from Philippians 2:15–16, they explore what it means to be a “breath of fresh air” in today’s world—and challenge listeners to bring encouragement and light into conversations this week. 

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg sit down with Ron Dennis , Fabrications Director at Merrell Bros., to explore what it means to find true purpose in your work. Ron opens up about the real burdens and past struggles he’s faced, and how he went from unfulfilling jobs to leading a team he’s deeply passionate about today. He also shares his lifelong love of racing and how that passion helped keep him o...

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg sit down with Matt Hayden, Logistics Manager at Merrell Bros., to talk about what it really looks like to use the strengths God has given you in your everyday life. Not everyone is called to be a logistics manager—but for Mat, his unique strengths have placed him in a role where he can truly thrive and make an impact. This episode is a powerful reminder that purpose...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Greg and Brian sit down with special guest Reece Renie to talk about what it truly means to “take off our crowns” and make Jesus the King of our lives. Too often, we miss the opportunity to fully follow Christ because we hold tightly to our own plans, thinking our ways are better. Reece shares a deeply personal story from the Merrell Bros. mission trip to...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian sit down with Michael Gatliff, Automation Engineer at Merrell Bros., for a powerful and personal conversation. Michael shares about his family, his time in the military, and the life-changing moment he gave his life to Christ at the bottom of a sludge tank. 

Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian are joined by Edwin Ruiz for a powerful and deeply moving conversation. Edwin shares his incredible journey to the United States, and for more than 30 years,  never knowing what the future might hold. Through decades of uncertainty, Edwin remained faithful— trusting God’s plan and His perfect timing . Today, after years of waiting and perseverance, Edwin has finally...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian welcome Candice Collins to discuss the challenge and blessing of trusting God’s timing. When life doesn’t move at our pace, faith reminds us that His timing is always right. 

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of Solid Start , Brian and Greg sit down with Travis Ray, electrician at Merrell Bros., to hear his powerful testimony of how God led him exactly where he needed to be.  Travis shares how God’s plans don’t always look like our plans — and how walking in obedience, even when it’s unexpected, opens the door to incredible blessings.   Tune in for an encouraging...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Brian is joined by Holly Worland for a powerful conversation about how life can often feel like a battlefield. Holly courageously shares a personal story about a difficult season her family faced and how God sustained them through it, surrounding them with supportive friends and family. 

Send us Fan Mail What if serving others wasn’t a chore—but a joy? Greg and Brian connect John 13 to everyday gratitude and the power of saying “My pleasure.” Featuring a special guest conversation with one of our own - Isaiah James. 

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian talk about what it means to call on the name of the Lord and why it matters. We all experience tough times—isn’t it comforting to know you never have to face those moments alone? 

Send us Fan Mail Being out on a limb is that place in life where you feel exposed, unsure, and just hoping someone sees you. In this episode, Greg and Brian explore the story of Zacchaeus—literally out on a limb—when Jesus stops, looks up, and calls him by name. Just days before the cross, Jesus shows why He came: to seek the lost, invite relationship, and lead people from being lost to being foun...

Send us Fan Mail It’s easy to clock in and check out—but Jesus calls us to something deeper. In this episode of Solid Start , we look at the Good Shepherd and what it means to show up, stay present, and genuinely care about the people around us. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg and Brian unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan and challenge a question we often ask ourselves: “If I stop and help, what will happen to me?” Instead, they urge listeners to flip the question—“If I do not stop and help, what will happen to him?” Fear, self-preservation, and convenience can keep us from acting justly, but moral faithfulness...