The Be Unbound Podcast

Jonathan and David are joined by Sarah Shaw, an Unbound alumni with a passion for art, design, and story. Sarah shares how she decided to pursue art, and the very unique way that God worked out the circumstances in her life to give her the perspective and skillset that she has. Check out Sarah's business, Inklivity: https://www.inklivity.com/ Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/ Hos...

In this season's first episode of Student Stories, Jonathan and David have a conversation with the Empower Call Managers (ECM), a group of Unbound students who facilitate calls and conversations within the Unbound student community. They recently held a series of calls called Project Freedom, where students got to dive deep into the topic of freedom, what it means, and how they can pursue and...

For this episode, Brian Jacks joins Jonathan and David to talk about his knowledge and experiences when it comes to parenting, how he looks to encourage the unique gifts in each of his kids, and what it has looked like to glorify God and make family a priority. Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/ Hosts: Jonathan Brush, David Rethemeyer Producer: Kyle Hill

This week, Jonathan and David are joined by Nathan Rittenhouse, co-founder and co-host of the Thinking Out Loud, to have a discussion about what a successful Christian life looks like and the importance of the local church. Learn more about Thinking Out Loud: https://toltogether.com/ Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/ Hosts: Jonathan Brush, David Rethemeyer Producer: Kyle Hill

In this episode of Extraordinary at Ordinary, Jonathan and David are joined by Roger Smith, who talks about his book, Parenting with Influence, and how he has learned that the best way to raise children is to do so with a focus on relationship. Buy Roger's book, Parenting with Influence, on his website: https://rogersmithmd.com/product/parenting-with-influence/ Learn more about Unbound: https:...

In the first episode of the Extraordinary at Ordinary series, Jonathan and David are joined by Chris Chin, who shares his story of how he found hope and resilience after hurricane Katrina, as well as the importance of resilience and fitness in his journey. Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/ Hosts: Jonathan Brush, David Rethemeyer Producer: Kyle Hill

The Be Unbound Podcast is back! In the pilot episode of this new season, Jonathan and David give an overview of how the podcast is changing, what Unbound has been up to, and some of the exciting things coming up in coming episodes of the podcast. Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/ Hosts: Jonathan Brush, David Rethemeyer Producer: Kyle Hill

For the Season 5 Finale, David and Abe are joined by Jordan and Josh Taylor, the creators of BlimeyCow, a YouTube channel with over half a million subscribers that has produced entertaining videos about Christian and homeschool culture for over a decade. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on some of their creative processes, how their content has grown and changed over the years, and what...

Abe is joined by four Unbound alumni who have gone on to pursue careers in aviation, in a variety of settings and specializations. They talk about the unexpected challenges of getting a pilot's license, their first memories in the cockpit, and advice for anyone who might be interested in learning to fly. Learn more about Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester/ Learn more about Unbound:...

David is back with a final 2022 update on all the things going on in the Unbound community! Unbound Forums: https://forums.beunbound.us/ Empower Call Signup Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pL7SkQSSKurJE7UniPekGVMmti2iWBIbJ5-c1m2hd4g/edit#gid=1045904641 ECM 2023 Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18CWCPs-dTBOTCAyXrkZXscQNiZJB1MoG_tTxqeW0alw/viewform?edit_requested=true Be U...

How do you know what kind of work you're best suited to do? In this episode, David hosts a conversation with Jonathan and Jace where they break down why most career aptitude tests are fundamentally flawed and unhelpful, and present a helpful, practical alternative from Unbound: the Personal Triangle. Learn more about Ascend Semester: https://beunbound.us/semester/ Learn more about Unbound: htt...

In this episode, David and Abe are joined by Dan and Kari Elliott, who run a photography business, and currently work with Unbound's admissions department. They tell stories from their time as missionaries in Haiti and how it changed their perspective, how they got started as a husband-and-wife photography/videography team, and the most important lessons about faith and resilience they learned...

In this Pursuits episode, Abe is joined by three Unbound alumni who are endeavoring to break the stereotype of accountants being boring: Tim Fisher, Riley Maas, and Janie Frobisher. They tell the stories of how they started into their careers, their favorite and least favorite parts of their job, and give some advice for students who might be taking accounting classes. Email us: podcast@beunbound....

In this Community Update, David gives an update on what's new in the Unbound Community, some new programs from Unbound, a new Question for the Community, and a new Words of Wisdom clip! Respond to this month's Question for the Community on the Unbound Forums or the Ascend Slack: “If you could ask any person, dead or alive, one question, who would it be, and what would you ask them? " U...

A recent hot-button topic among many in the workplace has been Quiet Quitting, which seemingly pits the personal boundaries of employees against the productivity and goals of their employers. But is there something more going on here? David is joined by Jonathan, Jace, and Victoria to discuss their thoughts on the topic, and provide a unique perspective on why this is occurring, and some possible...

David and Abe are joined this episode by Sami Cone, an author, speaker, and TV show host from Nashville, TN, who gave a keynote presentation at APEX 2022. Sami talks about the importance of listening, overcoming struggles with comparison, and how to live out life confidently, knowing that we are a part of God's greater story. Learn more about Sami Cone: https://www.samicone.com/ Learn more abo...

Abe is joined in this episode of Pursuits by Unbound alumni who have worked in the construction field. Caleb Brush, Wyatt Liebermann, and Ezra Fridel discuss how they got started in their respective roles, the pros and cons of their jobs, the skills that were most helpful to them, and some of their most interested and entertaining stories that they've gained with their experience. Learn more a...

In an age where technology allows us to communicate with nearly anyone, why is local community still so important? David and the Unbound Staff discuss how the local community's role in society has faded, why that's a problem, and how young adults today can be active in their communities. Learn more about Cohorts, Unbound's monthly content subscription: https://beunbound.us/cohorts/ Lea...

In this episode of Conversations, David and Abe are joined by Luke Zamperini, the son of Louis Zamperini, the US Olympian and WWII veteran, known for his incredible story from the book and movies, Unbroken . Luke talks about the new Unbroken Curriculum, tells some personal stories about his father, and shares how his father's story of resilience, hope, and forgiveness has transformed lives. Le...

It's time for another Community Update, where David gives you all the latest Unbound community news, a new Question for the Community, and a never-before-seen Words of Wisdom clip! Respond to this month's Question for the Community in the Ascend Slack or on the Unbound Forums! " If you could add any game or activity to the schedule at APEX, what would it be? " Photos from Atalie: h...

In this episode of Unbound Pursuits, several Unbound alumni join Abe for a conversation about marketing: Peyton Sadler, David Rethemeyer, and Jace Bower. They discuss their current roles in marketing, their favorite examples of good marketing, and give some helpful insight for those who might be interested in pursuing a career in marketing. Learn more about Launch, Unbound's 3-week online even...

In this episode of Unbound Talks, David is joined by the Unbound staff for a conversation about a widely discussed topic in the young professional world: networking. However, we here at Unbound aren't afraid to challenge the norms, and in this episode, the staff challenges the traditional idea of networking, and shows an alternative that is more effective, valuable, and God-glorifying. Learn m...

David and Abe are joined by Paul Hastings, an Unbound alumnus and the host of the Compelled Podcast, where he highlights amazing Christian testimonies. Paul tells his story of his journey in life, how he started the podcast, and some of the most valuable lessons he's learned along the way. Learn more about Paul and his podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/ https://paulhastings.me/ Learn more...

Live from APEX 2022: Join the Story, David gives an overview of some of the different ways that students can connect in the Unbound Community. Be sure to submit your answers for the Question for the Community on the Forums or in the Slack! The Unbound Forums: https://forums.beunbound.us/ Empower Calls: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pL7SkQSSKurJE7UniPekGVMmti2iWBIbJ5-c1m2hd4g/edit#gid=891...

Abe is joined in-person for a conversation with two of Unbound's illustrative artists, Jordyn Shi and Jared Wiggins, for a conversation about the nature of beauty standards, and transitioning art from a hobby to a career. Learn more about Ascend, Unbound's college alternative: https://beunbound.us/ascend/ Learn more about Equip and Explore, Unbound's high school programs: https://beunb...