The Human Era

We are joined today by Tom Woodard, a social entrepreneur and CEO of three (!) companies in Nashville, TN. We sit down and discuss liberal cities in conservative states, the allure of big cities, the connection between autism and creativity, the rules of communication in advertising, how boredom is good for creativity, how to be a better storyteller, and much more. PLUS, Tom has a fascinating clai...

We will warn you in advance; this conversation is like getting a tour of the most magnificent safari, in a Ferrari.  You’re going to want to strap in and you may even find the pause and rewind buttons helpful as well.    David Filson is a pastor, a theologian, a professor and legitimately one of the smartest people I’ve met.  But i don’t think that’s what he’s going to be remembered most for.  If...

Kent sits down with his long-time friend Mary June Miller and discuss how there is no grace in changing your mind, misconceptions on CrossFit, the CrossFit snobbery culture, crying during workouts, whether we as humans have masculine and feminine essence/polarities, and how the Bible connects with modern medicine and the concept of "progress".   Mary June Miller's husband Patrick has been on the s...

Today, Kent sits down with Jason Ridgel, the founder of Guidance Whiskey, which we of course both consume and discuss on the show. He’s also founded other cool ventures including Hydrate the Hood, which sells mineral infused water bottles that provides a safe alternative to drinking straight tap water, which if you didn’t know, is not a good idea. Just google Flint, Michigan if you need some motiv...

Full spectrum infrared sauna, float tanks, Russian bathhouses, her background in luxury PR in NYC, surviving 9/11, the documentary Fantastic Fungi, medical use of psychedelics, personal rejuvenation, navigating the shutdown in small business, the Presidential Debates and more.     Candice Bruder has a background in luxury PR in NYC and is the founder of Pure Sweat + Float Studio, Nashville’s exclu...

Kent and Shelby discuss what being a news reporter is like and what the position entails, knowing she wanted to be a news reporter as early as the 5th grade, tone of voice in news reporting, the most interesting people she has interviewed, her personal favorite interviews, the integrity of the news, and The Newsroom Show. They also discuss her move to Hawaii and getting married twice in four month...

This episode is all about spiritual abuse and abuse of power, including sexual abuse. Some examples, how to identify it, deal with it, heal from it and find hope. Joe and Rachel share their personal stories, and their motivation behind launching their podcast, Control Freak Christianity.   This conversation is sometimes difficult, often heavy, and yet hopeful, redemptive and certainly necessary. I...

Moving to America at age 13 without his parents to becoming Chief Investment Officer of Nashville's top performing $3.2b pension fund. Fadi’s story, surviving rocket attacks as a 9 year old, the unrest in his native country of Lebanon and the Middle East, the lessons we can apply to America, the role of economics, opportunities and jobs in our current state of turmoil, his role as Chief Investment...

Politics, Government, polarity of the news and social media, why Congress introduce laws designed to fail, what its like to work on Capitol Hill for the ERLC, the now frenzy pace of the news cycle, Trump and the news, religion and politics, surviving a heart attack at age 40, why he is pursuing his PhD in Public Theology, and more.     Matt is a PhD student, podcaster, and writer. Most content foc...

The big principles and takeaways from his new book Revenue Harvest: A Sales Leader’s Almanac for Planning the Perfect Year, how he got into sales, past career experiences, why he moved his family from Nashville to rural Kentucky, annoying a pretty girl in the airport then marrying her, and plenty more.       Nigel Green's Bio: Nigel Green is a consultant, author, and advisor who is widely regarded...

Phillip’s story (he lost both parents by the age of 12), the origins and journey of their premium Italian fashion brand: Peter Nappi, his past business ventures, his recent franchise startup Vavia and more.    Phillip is the founder and CEO of Vavia, a technology based waste removal franchise.  Vavia is Italian for “it goes away”, you can find out more information on their website at ‘govavia.com’...

Travis's role at the TN Attorney General's Office, the form and function of government, the importance of involvement in local politics, the current political turmoil, the movie "Just Mercy" and a whole bunch more.    Travis Brown's Bio: Travis was born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in the Gulf Coast city of Mobile, Alabama. His life has been a glorious mixture of suffering and blessing. Despite...

Education, parenting, pastoral succession, pastoral ministry, how we can support our pastors, her new book “Help! I’m Married to My Pastor”, her podcast “He Renews My Soul with Jani Ortlund”, good communication, the current social and political upheaval and much more.      Jani's Bio: As an author and a speaker, one of Jani Ortlund’s chief goals in life is to connect women with the Word of God. As...

John 14:6 "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to to the father except through me.”     The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links: Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw Spotify:  https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc Overcast:  https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl Castbox:  https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt Youtube Channel:  https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67 Podcast Trailer:  https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 Ab...

Bento systems, accounting softwares, common pitfalls of ERP implementations, business principles, leadership lessons, working from home and more.     Ricky's Bio:  Ricky is the founder and CEO of Bento Systems.  A software system that helps organizations run their operations better and more efficiently.       The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links:       Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw    ...

Counseling, pastoring, parenting, communicating, the many traps of comparison, dealing with stress, daily routines, beauty from ashes, trusting God in our suffering, and more!     Chad is one of two counselors with Porter’s Call. Based in Franklin TN, Porter’s Call is a place where touring artists can find counsel, support, and encouragement, specifically attuned to their unique profession. He is...

Ecclesiastes, a few key life lessons we each learned from Ray Ortlund, limiting off-ramps in communication, how David makes the time necessary for his various responsibilities at church, at work, and writing, all while being a husband and father, his writing process, and more.   David's Bio:   David is a Christian, writer, reader, preacher, and discipler. He is married to Sarah, and they have thre...

Whit's spiritual journey, the faith and practice of the Catholic Church, Fairview Homes (a sober-living recovery community for men that Whit co-founded), Marxism, Communism, and a whole bunch more.   Whit's Bio: Whit is a Nashville native, husband, father and devout Catholic. He is a deep thinker, very well read, and all around a fascinating individual with interesting thoughts on a wide range of...

The state of business for Churchill Mortgage, how the mortgage industry works, the long standing relationship with Dave Ramsey (they were the very first advertiser on Dave Ramsey’s radio show), the core convictions of Churchill Mortgage, Matt Clarke’s strict and long-standing morning routine, his favorite business and leadership principles, and more.   Matt's Bio:   Matt Clarke is the CFO and COO...

You will do whatever you think you are.  If you’re trying to be both, you’re neither.  You’re not choosing for life, you’re just choosing for now.  Being is greater than Doing.  A confused mind says no.  Why we never exceed the subconscious in our brain.  All this and much more.      Chance's Bio: As a Keynote Speaker and Clinician, Chance equips big dreamers to become high achievers, instilling i...

How they experience the brokenness still too common in this country in the area of ethnic and racial unity, differences in practical and stylistic preferences in the church, working towards a true multi-ethnic church family, their hope for the future, and much more.     Lulu Randolph Bio: Lulu is married to Jake Randolph, and is the mother of an adorable 8 month old baby.  She is a social scientis...

Brad’s family history (largest slave owners in Williamson County TN), his personal story and why racial unity matters, what he teaches in his African American History class at Brentwood Academy, why he founded The Public with Anthony Hendricks in Franklin TN and the fruit they are seeing in those conversations, where he seeing hope for a brighter future together, and much more.   Bio: Brad Perry h...

Race, racial reconciliation, Biblical unity, how to build towards a church body that looks like heaven —that is, to be multi-ethnic, multi-cultural— the types of conversations he finds necessary to have with his kids as a black man in America, and a whole bunch more.  Enjoy!    Show Links:   The Kent Lapp Podcast on Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw   The Kent Lapp Podcast on Spotify: ...

Drugs, and the War on Drugs.   Show Links:   The Kent Lapp Podcast on Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw   The Kent Lapp Podcast on Spotify:  https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc   On Overcast:  https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl   On Castbox:  https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt   The Kent Lapp Podcast Youtube Channel:  https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67   The Kent Lapp Podcast Trailer:  https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbU...

Friends called them Ken and Barbie with kids. From the outside looking in it was true. Dewey and Jeannie were blessed with five beautiful children, a promising health care career, and, from all indications, were firmly grounded in the church.   Looks can be deceiving. A sincere, strong commitment to the church, with a non-existent personal relationship with the Living God, is a formula for disaste...