The 1334 Podcast

Welcome back to The 1334 Podcast. This week we're sharing an archived episode featuring three powerful, real-life stories from Strive to Thrive — a community program helping people become financially free and, in their words, just free in general. The first story follows a man who, at 24, found himself homeless with three kids after his parents separated, growing up on a street known for its h...

Creativity isn't just a talent—it's part of what it means to be made in the image of God. In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, I sit down with Eddy Rivas to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of the Christian life: creativity. From graphic design and filmmaking to church media, branding, and storytelling, we discuss why the first act attributed to God in Scripture isn't law or...

Welcome back to The 1334 Podcast. This week we're revisiting an archived favorite — a visit to Peace Mountain Ranch in Tennessee, a working ranch built from the ground up to serve veterans and military families. We open with a raw, unforgettable story: a combat veteran describes walking out on a VA psychologist who had never served, never deployed, and never understood — yet kept telling him w...

The next addiction crisis may not be hiding on a street corner—it may be sitting on the shelf of your local gas station In this powerful conversation, we discuss kratom, 7-OH products, and the growing concerns being raised by people in the recovery community. With increasing accessibility and reports of severe dependency and withdrawal, many are asking whether we are witnessing the early stages of...

In this solo episode of the 1334 Podcast, I wanted to do something a little different and really explain the heart behind what we’re building. A lot of people see the podcast clips, documentaries, recovery stories, and nonprofit interviews, but may not fully know why 1334 exists in the first place. It all started with a trip to India in 2017, helping an orphanage share its story online. That exper...

In this powerful episode of the 1334 Podcast, we revisit one of the most impactful stories ever featured on the channel — Limitless Boundaries . Dramoski Franklin shares the heart behind building a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring young boys and young men through sports, education, accountability, and community support. What began as a desire to coach and support youth football quickly evolved int...

Addiction doesn’t always look like addiction. Sometimes it looks like normal life. A job. A smile. Routine. And underneath it, chaos. In this episode, Kayla shares her story of addiction, overdose, prison, and the long road into recovery. What began with pills eventually spiraled into heroin, arrests, broken relationships, and years of torment. But through Grace House, everything changed. Now she...

In this inspiring episode of the 1334 Podcast, Keith joins us to talk about the Deuteronomy 646 Project and how simple obedience to God is changing lives one meal and one conversation at a time in downtown Albany, Georgia. From serving nearly 8,000 meals in just over a year, to starting Sunday morning church under a parking garage, Keith opens up about: The powerful calling that led him here God’s...

In this powerful conversation, Steve—a dedicated pro wrestler, coach, trainer, and youth pastor—opens up about how professional wrestling became far more than entertainment for him. From his childhood obsession with action figures and backyard rings to running events in schools, juvenile justice centers, and prisons, Steve shares how the high-energy world of good vs. evil, heroes and villains, cre...

What happens when you choose hard things on purpose? In this episode of the 1334 Podcast , I sit down with ultrarunner and race director Rob Sembiante to talk about endurance, leadership, discipline, and the mindset required to keep moving forward when things get difficult. Rob has completed some of the toughest endurance efforts in the world—including multi-hundred-mile races, Antarctic ultrarunn...

What does it actually take to stay consistent when motivation disappears? In this episode, Vernon shares how endurance—not motivation—is what changes your life. From early-morning workouts at 4 a.m. to marathon training, fatherhood, leadership, and building habits that last over a decade, this conversation reveals what real discipline looks like behind the scenes. We talk about: • Why the beginnin...

Addiction rarely starts where people think it does. In this episode of the 1334 Podcast , Amanda Hall shares her powerful story of addiction, loss, arrests, recovery, and the moment everything changed. What began as drinking in high school turned into years of hiding pain, chasing acceptance, and eventually a devastating meth addiction that nearly cost her everything—including her relationship wit...

What happens when someone hits rock bottom—and finds God there? In this episode, Stephen Young shares his story of addiction, jail, recovery, and the unexpected journey that led him to start Glory House Ministries, a house church serving people searching for hope and restoration. Stephen opens up about losing everything, the turning point that came during incarceration, and how God began rebuildin...

Leadership is demanding—and too many leaders neglect their health while trying to serve others. In this episode, Corey Young joins the podcast to talk about practical ways leaders, nonprofit workers, parents, and busy professionals can begin improving their health starting today—without extreme diets or complicated routines. We discuss why fitness is about function, not appearance , how small dail...

In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, Blake sits down with Nick to talk about the unexpected journey of planting a church in Americus, Georgia. What began as a quiet pull on their hearts eventually turned into a clear calling. After years of prayer, uncertainty, and preparation, Nick and his wife are launching a new church focused on something many churches forget—building people instead of buildin...

What would you do if millions of dollars were on the line and the entire world was watching? In this episode, Blake sits down with Cory Sims, competitor #191 and a finisher in MrBeast’s Beast Games , to talk about what it was really like competing in one of the largest competition shows ever created. But this conversation goes far deeper than reality TV. Cory shares how he approached the competiti...

In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, Blake sits down with Corey Holman to unpack one of the biggest challenges nonprofits face: communicating their mission clearly and consistently. Why do so many nonprofits struggle to explain what they actually do? Why do numbers and statistics often fail to move donors? And how can short-form video content transform the way organizations connect with their comm...

Ryan Lanier’s story is a powerful federal prison testimony about fatherlessness, faith, and redemption. After losing his father at 15, Ryan carried a silent weight that shaped his understanding of masculinity, control, and strength. That unresolved grief ultimately contributed to decisions that led to a 106-month federal prison sentence. But prison became the place where everything changed. Throug...

How do you raise $61,000 in 21 days for a women’s sober living home? In this episode, Tiffany from Motif shares the real story behind launching a women’s recovery house in Albany — including failing inspection, facing a $57,000 sprinkler system requirement, getting denied for grants, and ultimately seeing $72,000 come in within weeks. This is a powerful conversation about:How to start a sober livi...

Podcast Notes / Key Takeaways What CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) actually does in the foster care system Why CASA volunteers are sworn in by a juvenile court judge How unbiased advocacy changes court outcomes for children The difference between “bad behavior” and unaddressed trauma Charlene’s personal journey from CASA volunteer to Executive Director A powerful full-circle story of a fo...

Episode Focus: Planting a Christian church in Thailand, obedience to calling, and the unseen cost of faith-led pursuit. Key Themes & Topics Answering a calling that leads far outside comfort and familiarity The cultural reality of sharing Christianity in a predominantly Buddhist nation The difference between obedience and outcomes Church planting as slow, relational work—not instant growth Raising...

What if the reason you can’t find what you’re looking for… is because you’re meant to build it ? In this episode, we dive into the powerful story behind You Are Beautiful , a faith-based mentorship program serving young women ages 11–17 (and now expanding to 18+). What started as a mother searching for help for her emotionally struggling daughter became a movement rooted in obedience, testimony, a...

Guest: Diane Rogers Organization: Liberty House Location Served: 17 counties in Southwest Georgia About This Episode Liberty House is a state-certified domestic violence program providing shelter, advocacy, counseling, and education to victims and their children. In this episode, Diane Rogers explains what domestic violence really looks like, how control shows up in relationships, and how Liberty...

Podcast Notes (Show Notes / Episode Summary) Guest: Ty – Cities of Refuge Ministries Organization: Cities of Refuge (COR) Ministries Focus: Holistic health, nutrition, walking, family empowerment, nonprofit ministry Key Topics Covered: What Cities of Refuge Ministries does and why it was founded Holistic living: nutrition, movement, and spiritual grounding Walking as a foundational health practice...

Episode Notes (Bullet Format) Introduction to Radio Relief nonprofit Founded to support disaster-level communication failures Designed for hurricanes, infrastructure collapse, and grid failure Goal: standardized, easy-to-deploy radio kits 90-second setup time for emergency communication Pre-programmed radios for visiting operators Eight Kenwood radios acquired and donated Go-box design: Pelican /...