The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose

Chase Kauhane’s story is one of resilience, family, and purposeful creativity. Raised on Hawai‘i’s Big Island in a musical household of nine siblings, he grew up surrounded by kani kapila—family jam sessions and songwriting. But at age 14, when his father left, Chase and his brothers faced a defining trial: living in tents while learning construction skills to build their mother’s home on the slop...

Jacob Anglin’s story is one of endurance, obedience, and deep faith. Born with a serious intestinal disease, he spent much of his youth in and out of hospitals—facing near-death experiences, multiple surgeries, and a seven-year period of chronic bowel obstructions. Yet through every trial, he discovered perseverance, hope, and an intimacy with God that shaped his calling. In this conversation with...

Tony didn’t plan to build a life around surrender. Early in marriage he made a countercultural choice—his wife would stay home—then walked straight into hardship: a father-in-law’s terminal diagnosis, his grandfather’s sudden death, and a long season of infertility. A chance visit to a church meeting in a movie theater opened the door to community and a deeper faith, but old patterns—control, imag...

David didn’t set out to become a draftsman. For more than a decade he built custom cabinetry, prizing precision and client satisfaction. Then interest rates spiked, the phone stopped ringing, and he faced a hard pivot—first into commercial sales, then into drafting and building design. What he discovered along the way: the strengths that made him excellent in custom work (detail obsession, perfect...

Ralph Plumb never set out to live a double life—but for decades, he walked the line between international business and humanitarian ministry. A former telecom director, CEO, global strategist, and medical missions leader, Ralph has traveled to the most remote corners of the world with one purpose: to serve. But behind his expansive resume is a story marked by grief, humility, and deep spiritual re...

Loren Remillard never set out to be popular. A longtime civic leader and president and CEO of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, he has learned that chasing approval—especially in an age obsessed with likes—undercuts clarity, integrity, and impact. What endures, he argues, is character: the daily discipline of doing the right thing, owning mistakes, and earning respect. Rooted in a 27-year marriage...

Lucas never imagined that success could feel like suffocation. On paper, he had it all—a promising engineering career, a proud family, a stable relationship, and a solid paycheck. But inside, he was quietly crumbling. The more he tried to become the man others admired, the further he drifted from the man he actually was. In this powerful and reflective episode of The Climb, host Teko Bailey sits d...

Rob never imagined that rock bottom would become the foundation for the life he was always meant to build. Newly married and full of plans, Rob was managing properties for top developers—until the 2009 crash pulled the rug out from under him. Laid off, broke, and forced to move back in with his parents, Rob found himself facing a painful question: Now what? In this honest and hopeful conversation...

Dean never imagined that burnout would become the gateway to a whole new identity. A high-performing mechanical engineer working in tech startups, Dean had built a life around achievement, perfectionism, and hustle. But when overwork strained his marriage, robbed him of time with his kids, and left him emotionally and spiritually bankrupt, he realized something had to break—and it couldn’t just be...

Dennis G. Lindsay never imagined that surrendering titles would lead to finding his truest identity. A seasoned apostle and former pastor of 20+ years, Dennis had spent his life leading churches and ministries—but it wasn’t until he laid down the mantle of leadership that he stepped fully into his role as a son. In this powerful and transparent conversation with host Teko Bailey, Dennis opens up a...

Konrad never expected a simple move for medical school would upend his world. An introverted first-year student, he built walls of self-protection to shield against loneliness and rejection. When his only campus community collapsed, Konrad faced a choice: stay trapped in isolation or step into an unexpected leadership role. Pushed beyond comfort, he discovered hidden strengths, forged authentic fr...

Evan St. Cyr didn’t see it coming. A successful music producer, husband, and soon-to-be father—he was on the edge of something big. Then his body shut down. For years, no doctor could explain why. He was in and out of emergency rooms, battling exhaustion, brain fog, and panic. His life began to fracture under the weight of the unknown. In this raw, faith-filled episode of The Climb, Evan joins hos...

What happens when grief, depleted capital, and immigration hurdles collide with an entrepreneurial dream? In this candid episode of The Climb, host Teko Bailey sits down with Nigerian‑Canadian founder Joseph Edogbeni—freight broker, natural‑wellness manufacturer, and salsa devotee—who reveals how gratitude memories, honest friendships, and relentless pivoting turned his lowest valley into a flouri...

What happens when every pillar of your life is shaken—your marriage, your health, your calling—and you find yourself on the brink of collapse? In this deeply honest episode of The Climb, host Teko Bailey sits down with Alex Juvet—a Swiss consultant, mental-health nurse, and missionary husband—who shares how he navigated his wife’s sudden cancer diagnosis, the collapse of their financial and vocati...

What does it take to persevere when every door slams shut and every relationship unravels? In this powerful episode of The Climb, host Teko Bailey welcomes prophetic minister and campus revivalist Sean Smith, who candidly shares the season when “God called on line one, Intel on line two,” and every blessing turned to loss. From broken engagements and family rejection to battling an orphan spirit,...

What happens when the life you're living starts pulling you further from the man you want to be? In this powerful episode of The Climb, host Teko Bailey sits down with Tom Schweihofer—a German civil engineer, father, and mentor—who courageously shares his journey through addiction, shame, and spiritual awakening. Tom opens up about falling into pornography after marriage, the emotional toll it too...

Mitch Matthews had it all—promotions, paychecks, and prestige. But within days of starting his “dream job,” he knew he had walked through the wrong door. In this episode of The Climb, host Teko Bailey talks with the renowned coach, entrepreneur, and Dream Think Do podcast host about the tension between external success and internal misalignment—and the courage it takes to course correct. Together,...

Joel Rogers never imagined he’d be divorced. He came from a lineage of seven generations in ministry—missionaries, pastors, faithful men and women who built their lives around God and family. Marriage was meant to be for life. But after over a decade of trying to hold things together, it unraveled. And the shame, grief, and silence nearly crushed him. In this raw and redemptive conversation, Joel...

In Brazil’s northeast, in a city where the summer heat rarely breaks and the rain comes fast and unexpected, Bryan Leite grew up without a father. He remembers the moment it all crystallized: he was a child, and someone was trying to break into their home. Just his mother, his brother, and him—no man in the house, no protector. In this conversation, Leite recounts the trajectory familiar to many:...

Tired of pretending? Feeling burned out, disconnected, or like you're carrying too much? In this deeply personal and foundational episode, host Teko Bailey opens up about the tension many Christian men feel today—the call to be strong, but the exhaustion of holding everything together. This is The Climb. And this is where it begins. Teko shares his journey from silent struggle to spiritual awakeni...

Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise. I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man. But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks… He’s forged in the fire. In the silence. In the valleys. In the everyday. This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together. It’s abo...