The Simple Talk with Wayne McCullough

In this episode of Simple Talk , Wayne sits down for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, identity, and the moments that change us. Through stories filled with humor, honesty, and hard-earned perspective, this episode explores the tension between ambition and authenticity, the weight of expectations, and the importance of relationships, faith, and staying grounded. A reflective and encourag...

Wayne McCullough Sr. sits down with his son, Wayne McCullough Jr., for an honest conversation about faith, family, purpose, and the values that shape a meaningful life. The episode also dives into personal transformation, generational perspectives on faith, and the renewed spiritual hunger happening within Gen Z today. This isn’t just a father-son conversation. It’s a real, thoughtful discussion a...

Wayne returns with guest Cary Pierce for an honest, open conversation about music, faith, and second chances. Cary shares how his journey from small stages to big success led him to reevaluate what really matters — from chasing applause to finding peace, purpose, and redemption. It’s a story about friendship, creativity, and the quiet work of rebuilding life with gratitude and grace.

Welcome to Simple Talk 2025 — real conversations about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances. In this debut episode, host Wayne McCullough sits down with Pastor Jeff Warren to talk about hope, discipleship, and what it means to truly find our identity in Christ. Together, they explore the challenges facing the modern church, the power of community, and how slowing down to be with God chang...

Summary:  Join us on a transformative journey as we welcome my dear friends Jarret Kovics and Michael Swail to explore the intricate balance of the 5F framework—family, friends, fitness, finances, and faith and its impact on our lives. Together, we share personal stories from ultramarathons to building businesses, emphasizing the power of supportive relationships and mental health. Michael opens u...

Summary:  When life knocked Wayne’s daughter Amelia down as she faced disappointment, our family learned a powerful lesson about rising back up with grace. It's these moments of resilience that I'm eager to share with you. As we explore the significance of balancing the 'big five'—faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances. We're living in a world that's constantly testi...

Betsy Price: Every Heard Follows a Lead Steer. Faith, Fiscal Responsibility and Fighting for What is Right

For Tracy Walder, the easy path has never been an option. Raised in a family with generations of military service, she understood from a young age the importance of giving back. In college, she studied history and took opportunities to gain experience as they came, but couldn’t quite find the right fit for her skills. One day, she saw a recruiter for the CIA on her college campus. She handed in he...

Summary: Sometimes it takes a spiritual awakening to find the right path forward. This week, Michael Molthan shares his story of addiction and recovery, from hitting rock bottom to pushing through to the other side. In years past, Molthan was known as one of the preeminent luxury home builders in the country. But more than 25 years into his career, an addiction to drugs and alcohol led him on a do...

Summary: There’s a lesson that many people don’t learn until it’s too late: Keep your life straight. This week on the Simple Talk podcast, the Honorable Allen B. Clark talks about the importance of having thoughtful priorities and keeping all aspects of your life moving forward along a good path. Clark is a West Point graduate who volunteered for a tour in Vietnam as a military intelligence office...

Summary: Your thoughts lead your actions. If your inner voice is stuck on a negative loop — like a broken tape — it’s hard to change your mental habits for the better. This week, author, coach, and psychologist Dr. Julie Bell talks about the importance of mindset and how it can guide your journey in the right direction, or make you stray from the path. She shares stories from her own life about th...

Summary: Relationships are at the core of every interaction. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an employee, or a parent, learning how to build strong relationships that last and evolve over time is key. This week on the Simple Talk, host Wayne McCullough speaks with guest David Scoggins, a business and life coach and fellow podcaster who shares ideas for creating a more fulfilling work-life balance...

Contact: You can follow Dr. Rob Carman’s work on his website, robcarman.com, where you can also sign up for his weekly devotionals, as recommended by Wayne McCullough. On his website, you can also check out his latest projects, which include broadcasting his ministry to Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Turkey. You can also find his published work on the YouVersion Bible App. Mentions: The Powe...

Ghost World: High School Reunions, Grace, Redemption and the Way of the Buffalo.

Summary: There is always hope. Even in a person’s darkest moments, there is a path forward. Finding it can be difficult, but it’s made easier when you have a community to turn to for support. This week, host Wayne McCullough speaks with Jessica Trudeau, executive director of the Momentous Institute, about finding that path through difficult times. Trudeau had a challenging childhood and it took ma...

Summary: Every week on Simple Talk, host Wayne McCullough talks with his guests about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances. This week, guest Larry Redell takes a deep dive into the world of personal finances and investments. He’s the co-owner of St. James Investment Company which has been managing equity portfolios for individuals and institutions for two decades. He shares his thoughts o...

Summary: Every week on Simple Talk, host Wayne McCullough talks with his guests about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances. This week, guest Larry Redell takes a deep dive into the world of personal finances and investments. He’s the co-owner of St. James Investment Company which has been managing equity portfolios for individuals and institutions for two decades. He shares his thoughts o...

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