Thrive with Alex Sagot

In this episode of Thrive, I sit down with Dr. Tony Gonzalez, Chief of Surgery at Baptist Hospital, for a conversation about what it means to stay faithful through life's challenges and trust God every step of the way. From navigating difficult circumstances as a young man to becoming a leader in medicine, Dr. Tony shares how God used every season of his life to shape his purpose and strengthen hi...

This week on Thrive, I’m sharing a leadership lesson that has transformed the way I lead our church staff, volunteers, and teams. Together, we explore what happens when people intentionally gather with God and align around a common purpose. I talk about the power of unity, the importance of staying focused on a shared mission, and why prayer and worship can bring strength, clarity, and breakthroug...

In this episode of Thrive, I sit down with my friend Ernie Felipe for a powerful conversation about faith, mental health, and the journey toward healing and wholeness. We talk about some of the challenges many people face when it comes to anxiety, shame, fear, and emotional health, and how faith can play a vital role in helping us navigate those struggles. Ernie shares insights from both his exper...

On this week’s episode of the Thrive podcast, I talk about the power of vision and how the future you see can shape the way you live today. So many people allow their past to define them, but God often uses vision to pull us forward into the person He’s calling us to become. I share how having a clear vision for your life, family, leadership, marriage, business, and faith changes the decisions you...

On this week’s episode of Thrive, I sat down with my good friends, Pastor Adam and Pastor John, for a conversation about what it means to stay steadfast in leadership, faith, and everyday life. We talked about consistency, conviction, integrity, and how staying grounded in God’s Word shapes the way we lead and live, especially during difficult seasons. Throughout this conversation, we share person...

In this episode of Thrive, I talk about how God often chooses people in ways that make absolutely no sense to us. We tend to look at qualifications, experience, confidence, and perfection, but throughout the Bible we see that God consistently uses imperfect people to fulfill incredible purposes. This conversation is a reminder that you are chosen before you feel ready and called before you feel co...

In this episode of Thrive, I sit down with Elijah Roberts to talk about his journey from Miami to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the deeper lessons that came with it. We get into what it looks like to lead yourself well before anything else. Elijah shares how his upbringing, his faith, and the values he learned at home helped him stay grounded through every stage, from high school to co...

On this week’s episode of Thrive, I talk about what it means to be great in the small things. Real growth and leadership don’t come from how big or strong you are, but from the wisdom you apply daily. This episode focuses on how the small, consistent decisions you make shape the direction of your life more than you might realize. This conversation highlights simple principles like staying prepared...

On this week’s episode of Thrive, I sit down with Pastor Vlad for a conversation about faith, leadership, and the journey God takes us on through every season of life. We talk about his story, from growing up in Honduras and encountering God at a young age, to moving to Miami and navigating new opportunities, challenges, and transitions. His journey reflects what it looks like to trust God through...

On this week’s episode of Thrive, I talk about the connection between your body, your discipline, and your leadership. A lot of times we focus on growing spiritually or professionally, but we overlook the physical side of our lives. The reality is, how you take care of your body plays a bigger role than you think in how you show up every day. In this episode, I open up about my own journey and the...

On this week’s episode, I sit down with David Campbell for a powerful conversation on leadership, faith, and what it looks like to endure over the long run. His perspective from decades in ministry brings so much clarity to the idea that success is not built overnight, but through faithfulness over time. We talk about the difference between chasing ambition and truly walking in your calling, and h...

On this week’s episode of Thrive, I talk about what it means to pursue excellence as a leader and why excellence is not about having the best resources, but about honoring God with what He has placed in our hands. I share how excellence reflects our values, shapes the way we lead, and influences the environments around us. Whether you are leading in ministry, at work, in your home, or in everyday...

On this episode of Thrive, I sit down with my friend Matt, the owner of MVP Miami, and we talk about leadership, faith, and what it looks like to build your life on something that actually lasts. We get into his journey through business and the challenges that come with growth, pressure, and responsibility, but the heart of this conversation is the shift that happens when God becomes the center of...

In this episode of Thrive, I talk about what it really means to walk by faith and why it is one of the most important principles for leaders who want to thrive instead of simply survive. Leadership often comes with pressure, responsibility, and uncertainty, but faith changes how we approach all of it. When I learn to work diligently, trust deeply, and rest fully in God, leadership begins to look v...

In this episode of Thrive, I had the privilege of sitting down with my wife to reflect on the journey God has taken us on over the past ten years in leadership at Calvary Church. We talk about this season of life as we prepare to welcome our second daughter, and how this pregnancy has brought new challenges, lessons, and perspective. It led to an honest conversation about slowing down, learning to...

I am grateful to welcome you into Season Four of Thrive as we continue diving into life, leadership, and lifestyles together. In this episode, I unpack a truth that can shift everything: work is a blessing. Culture often teaches us to see work as a burden, but Scripture tells a different story. In Genesis 1 and 2, we see that responsibility was given to humanity before sin ever entered the picture...

On this week’s episode of Thrive, I sit down with my wife, Diana Sagot, to talk about the spiritual world and the prophetic. It’s a conversation that explores what the Bible reveals about the unseen realm, how the prophetic operates today, and why it’s so important to approach these topics with biblical understanding and a heart led by the Holy Spirit. We talk about the balance between being spiri...

This week on Thrive, I’m joined again by my friends Arnaldo Delgado and John Lefebvre for the second part of our conversation about mental health, anxiety, and leadership. We explore the challenges that come with managing anxiety while leading and how to keep trusting God even when things feel uncertain. We talk about the struggle between wanting to know and control the future versus living by fai...

On this episode of Thrive I sit down with my friends Arnaldo Delgado and John Lefebvre for a meaningful conversation about life, faith, and mental health. We open up about our own experiences with anxiety and the ways we’ve learned to navigate those moments while still holding on to our faith. We talk about how staying connected to God doesn’t have to look perfect and how small, intentional choice...

In this episode of Thrive, I dive into a leadership lesson drawn from the story of Naaman in 2 Kings chapter 5. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the breakthrough we’re looking for is just on the other side of humility and obedience. We explore what it looks like to lead with a heart that’s willing to listen, grow, and respond to God’s direction, even when it doesn’t come in the way we expec...

Hey everyone! In this week’s episode of Thrive, I’m sharing some of the leadership principles that have shaped the culture at Calvary Church—practices that help create an environment where people feel valued, empowered, and connected. I break down seven key things we focus on as a team: defining culture, leading by example, removing what doesn’t belong, calling out the gold in others, training dis...

In this week’s episode of Thrive, I sit down with my friend John for a real and honest conversation about life, faith, and fatherhood. We talk about what it was like finding out we were going to be dads, how that changed our perspective on God’s love, and what we’ve learned about trusting Him through every season. We also answer some powerful questions from the community — things like how to handl...

In this episode of Thrive, I sit down for a very special conversation with my dad, Manuel Sagot. We dive into his life story — from growing up in Costa Rica, to becoming a father, and how his faith shaped his life, and the values he’s passed down to our family. We talk about the values that shaped him, the role of faith in our family, and the ups and downs of raising a family while staying rooted...

In this week’s episode of Thrive, I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend Carlos Flores for an honest and moving conversation about life, faith, and the strength we find in the middle of hardship. We looked back at our roots growing up in Hialeah and the meaningful impact that church, family, and community have had on shaping who we are today. We also talked about what it means to hold on...

On this week’s episode of Thrive, I’m sharing a leadership conversation rooted in Matthew chapter 14 that I recently had with our Dream Team at Calvary Church. We explore how the condition of our heart influences every area of our lives, especially how we lead and serve others. Using the parable of the sower as a guide, I talk through seven practical steps that can help us grow into the leaders Go...