The Culture-neer Podcast

You are not average — and your culture can't be either. This episode of Culture-neer is a challenge for every leader who has ever said "God owns my business" but still wakes up at 3 a.m. carrying the weight of it alone. Host Terry Gwaltney gets real about a lesson he wishes he had learned much earlier: there is a profound difference between being an owner and being a steward — and th...

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com You are not average—and your culture can’t be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is a wake-up call for leaders who find themselves caught in the tension between building something significant at work and staying present at home. We sit down with Travis Penfield—founder of 49 Financial, entrepreneur, and host of The Tension podcast. But Travis’s story isn’t jus...

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com What would change about the way you lead if you actually believed God was in the room with you every decision you made? In this solo leadership training episode, Terry Gwaltney challenges business owners, managers, and everyday leaders to stop separating their Sunday faith from their Monday work. This is not a devotional. It is a practical, conviction-driven loo...

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com Ken Ham — founder of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter — joins Terry Gualtney for a conversation that goes far deeper than creation and evolution. Ken unpacks why the real battle in culture isn't at the worldview level, it's at the foundation. He shares how his father's unwillingness to compromise shaped his entire minist...

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com Gregg Dedrick spent 30 years at the highest levels of corporate leadership — as President of KFC, a key architect behind the Yum! Brands launch, and a force in revitalizing major brands like Denny's. By every visible measure, he was winning. But beneath the success was a leader running dry. In this conversation, Gregg opens up about the moment he hit a wall,...

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com Talent, opportunity, and hard work still aren't enough if your people can't see where you're going. In this episode, Terry Gwaltney walks through what it really means to cast vision — not as a one-time speech, but as an ongoing discipline that shapes your culture, your hiring, and the way your people show up every day. If you want a team that's e...

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com In this episode of the Culture-Neer Podcast, Terry sits down with Jeanna Roach, CEO of Betenbough Companies—a faith-driven organization redefining what it means to lead in the marketplace. Jenna shares her journey from public relations to leading a multi-entity business with over 400 employees, and how humility, identity, and faith became the foundation of her l...

Contact us at info@culture-neer.com What separates legendary companies from average ones? It’s not intelligence. It’s not luck. It’s standards . In this episode of Culture-Neer , Terry breaks down one of the most important leadership principles for entrepreneurs and business owners: excellence is not a talent — it’s a system. Many leaders believe success comes from hustle alone. Hustle may help yo...

You are a cultureneer — a cultural pioneer — and your leadership isn’t just about profit… it’s about purpose. In this episode of Culture , Terry sits down with Morgan Jackson , a leader who has served over 40 years with Faith Comes By Hearing —a ministry founded by his parents with a bold vision: Every person on earth hearing Scripture in their heart language. This conversation is a wake-up call f...

You were never meant to separate your faith from your work. In this episode of Cultureneer , Terry sits down with Mike Sharrow , CEO of C12 — the world’s largest peer learning organization for Christian CEOs and executives — to dismantle one of the most damaging beliefs in modern Christianity: The sacred-secular divide. Mike shares his powerful story — from growing up in Alaska, navigating family...

You’re a Culture-neer — a cultural pioneer who refuses status quo living and chooses legacy leadership. What does it look like to build a successful business without sacrificing your family, faith, or integrity ? In today’s episode, Terry Gwaltney sits down with David Green , founder of Hobby Lobby, to answer one powerful question: What does it look like to lead with eternity in mind? David has bu...

There’s a quiet lie that’s crippled the Church for generations: “If you’re in full-time ministry, that’s real kingdom work… but business is just ‘support’ work.” In this Culture-Neer episode, Terry dismantles the sacred/secular divide and lays out the strategic partnership between pastors and marketplace leaders. Same kingdom. Same mission. Different assignments. You’ll hear why the marketplace ma...

You are not average—and your culture can’t be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is a wake-up call for leaders trying to build healthy culture in a world dominated by digital influence. You’re a Culture-neer — a cultural pioneer who refuses status quo living and chooses legacy leadership. What does it look like to build a successful business without sacrificing your family, faith, or integrity ?...

You are not average—and your culture can’t be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is a wake-up call for leaders trying to build healthy culture in a world dominated by digital influence. You’re a Cultioneer — a cultural pioneer who refuses status quo living and chooses legacy leadership. In this episode of Culture , Terry sits down with Bill High — author of The Legacy Life , lawyer, consultant,...

Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com You are not average—and your culture can’t be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is a wake-up call for leaders trying to build healthy culture in a world dominated by digital influence. We sit down with Brad Hawkins —serial entrepreneur, author, and CEO/co-founder of Safernet , a mission-driven cybersecurity company p...

Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.comYou are not average—and your leadership can’t be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is a rallying cry for leaders who are willing to do the right thing even when it costs them. We unpack what it means to be a CultureNeer through the lens of Dr. Mark Whitacre—the highest-level corporate executive in U.S. history to beco...

Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com Entrepreneur, broadcaster, and “I Work for Him” co-founder Jim Brangenberg joins us to challenge the sacred/secular split and reframe work as a daily mission field. He shares how a pastor’s offhand comment sparked decades of wrestling—and ultimately a movement—calling leaders to love people, steward influence, and measu...

Talk to us at  info@culture-neer.com   In this episode of  The Culture-neer Podcast , host Terry Gwaltney sits down with  Drew Miles , founder of  Tricer , to talk about faith-driven entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and finding purpose beyond profit. Drew shares his remarkable story—from a rough childhood and decades in the trades to building one of the fastest-growing hunting gear companies in the U...

Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com In this episode of Culture-neer we sit down with the founder of Bretting Texan Ranch to explore how faith, family, and perseverance built more than a hunting destination — they built a legacy. From humble beginnings in construction to creating a family-run ranch known for respect, hospitality, and conservation, this con...

In this episode of the Podcast, Terry Gwaltney unpacks five universal principles that can transform your leadership and the culture of your organization. From defining purpose, to valuing people, fueling passion, building partnerships, and holding to your principles—Terry explores what it takes to move beyond transactional leadership and step into transformational leadership. With practical exampl...

In this episode of the Cultureneer Podcast, Terry sits down with Ben Wright, CEO of For His Glory, Inc., to explore how faith and leadership intersect in the workplace. Ben shares his journey of integrating purpose into business, investing in people beyond their job titles, and creating a culture where employees feel like family—not just staff. You’ll hear practical insights on servant leadership,...

Watch Us On Youtube In this episode, we sit down with Terry Gwaltney to unpack one of the most critical traits of effective leadership—intentionality. Terry reveals why great cultures never happen by accident, how reactionary leadership erodes trust and morale, and the five practical steps any leader can take to steer their organization toward lasting impact. Through engaging stories, real-world e...

Watch us on Youtube! In this episode, we sit down with Adam Christing, a nationally recognized comedian, speaker, and author, to explore how humor can transform your workplace culture and drive real business results. Adam shares why great ideas aren’t enough without solid execution, how comedy can unite teams, and the secrets to building a thriving company culture. Whether you’re a leader, entrepr...

Watch us on ⁠⁠YouTube Being a great leader isn’t just about having a team that follows you. It’s also about developinggreat leaders who can carry your influence beyond your capabilities and make yourorganization successful and sustainable on a long-term basis. So the question is: How well are you developing leaders on your team? In this episode, Terry gives you some inspiring reasons to invest in...

Watch us on ⁠YouTube “You are the architect of the future of your organization, and it starts in the theater of your mind.” How does that statement make you feel? Does it stir up excitement about the possibilities and the passion that you have to lead your team into a bigger, better future than you’ve imagined? Or does it discourage you because you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and you don...