Through the Fire

David Gregory is the New York Times' bestselling author of  Dinner with a Perfect Stranger, which sold half a million copies, The Last Christian, a Christy Award finalist for best Christian fiction, and ten other books. Three of his books have been made into feature films. A Dallas Seminary graduate, international conference speaker, and former radio broadcaster, David is a leading voice seeking t...

Listen to the powerful testimony of Lauren Burns. Lauren tells the story of how God saved her when she was kidnapped by her dad and taken to Jordan and was rescued by former special forces members by the grace of God. Don't believe it? Well, she had a movie made about it. Lauren is now hosting the Redeemed Podcast where she promotes the healing grace of God on the lives of others. She also talks a...

Our guest today is Lyubim (pronounced Loo-beem) Kogan — a five-time first-generation immigrant, Winter Olympian, NYU Stern graduate, 9/11 survivor, and founder of Wings4Heroes.org, a mission helping amputee veterans reclaim dignity, purpose, and joy through paragliding and adventure. His journey spans Wall Street trading desks, kitchen tables across Main Street America, crisis leadership in war zo...

At age 2, Alan's father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident himself, he questioned everything he was doing in life. Alan questioned who he was and the choices he was making. He was at an all-time low, and he learned the hard way that external success is empty when it's not aligned with who you really are and who you really aspire to be. Filled w...

Lisa Franz has a M.Sc. in Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Nutrition.  She is the owner and head coach at Nutrition Coaching and Life and host of the Nutrition and Life Podcast. After struggling through various diets herself, Lisa learned about the evidence-based ways to change weight and body composition and has been fascinated with nutrition and building muscle ever since.  Especially as a...

Jeff Seckendorf has a deep passion for education and training. In each iteration of his career, Jeff has always been driven by an element of training: in the film industry where he spent many years teaching workshops and developing a mentoring program for emerging film directors; in scuba, where he created the industry’s first scuba coaching program and first online education program; with the Tra...

Meet Corinne Auman, a trailblazer in the field of aging and founder of Choice Care Navigators, a company dedicated to helping families navigate the aging process. Corinne is dedicated to fostering personal growth, resilience, and authentic living at every age. With a background in psychology, Corinne's passion lies in reshaping how we perceive older adulthood, a vision she beautifully encapsulates...

Today’s guest is Sandy Cohan—former athlete turned professional mindset coach, speaker, and two-time author of the ‘99 Rules’ series. He works with athletes, parents, coaches, and entire sports organizations to build unshakable confidence, grit, and focus under pressure. Sandy coaches at every level—from youth to pro to Olympic—helping athletes perform at their best both in and out of competition....

Are you feeling stuck or not liking the results you're getting? Well, that can easily be changed. In this episode, Ryan talks about how the choices we've made are the reason why we're in the position we're in right now. The first step in overcoming those choices is by taking accountability for those choices, so you can make the adjustments and get to the place you want to. Contact us:  Facebook @R...

Welcome back to the show for the second time Licensed Therapist, Coach, Author, and Podcast Host, Debbie Caudle. Debbie is our first guest to come on the show twice. When she came on the first time, she prepared to talk about limiting beliefs but we talked about relationships instead. Listen to Debbie and Ryan talk about limiting beliefs and how to overcome them. They also talk about confidence an...

Imagine spending 26 years in the wrong marriage, 40 years in the wrong career, and 59 years in the wrong body.  That was Bobbi Barrington’s reality - until she chose change. Now, at 65, in just a few short years, Bobbi has completely reinvented herself, proving that transformation is possible at any age.  A speaker, storyteller, and coach, she shares powerful insights on courage, resilience, and s...

 Neena Perez is a transformational coach, author, and speaker dedicated to helping women transition into entrepreneurship and create impactful coaching businesses using their wisdom, skills, and God-given talents. After overcoming personal challenges like abuse, teen pregnancy, and poverty, Neena's built a life grounded in strength and faith, as she shares in her autobiography Hit Me With Your Bes...

How do you get started when you don't have anyone around to help you? In this episode, Ryan talks about how at the beginning of your journey you usually won't have the people around to help coach you to the next level and become successful. This doesn't mean you can't get started though. Ryan gives 3 different groups of people to go study to help you take action and start you on your journey to be...

Today’s guest is Leah Coss — a keynote speaker, identity strategist, and CEO & Co-Founder of Build a Biz Kids, a national charity helping thousands of youth develop strong self-worth and future-ready skills. Leah helps people become the version of themselves they admire — on purpose — by shifting how they see themselves, so they can live, lead, and perform at their full potential. Book Leah as a s...

Dr. G. Rex Kruhly is a pioneer in quantum energy healing and the founder of Depth Healing, a revolutionary healing system that integrates ancient wisdom with cutting-edge quantum science. With over five decades of dedicated experience in martial arts, meditation, and spiritual practices, Dr. G has refined his ability to access and clear deep-seated energetic blockages that conventional methods oft...

Jay Ramsden, the enlightening voice behind The Empty Nest Coach on TikTok and Instagram, helps people navigate the uncharted seas of mid-life and empty nesting by thoughtfully unraveling the threads of change, growth, and self-discovery in what has become the next chapter for parents once the kids are grown and flown. Jay helps people discover the endless opportunities awaiting them in this new ph...

In this episode, Ryan talks about how important self-reflection is. He discusses it as a daily habit that helps you recognize patterns that hold you back. Ryan also talks about how it can be used to give you energy and show you how much progress you have made. "Honest self-reflection opens your mind to reprogramming, change, success, and freedom." Contact us:  Facebook @Ryan Wickline or @Through t...

As the Purposeful Action (Men)tor for the Awakened Man movement, Alain has been on a mission as the beacon for what it means to live an authentic life. For the past three decades, Alain has lived the highs of the Culinary Olympics to the lows of losing it all…almost twice. Today, Alain's purpose is to guide men to rediscover their life's mission starting with a purposeful action plan called: The R...

Meme Mulugeta is the founder of The 1 and Only Publishing, a hybrid publishing company on a mission to help aspiring authors bring meaningful, message-driven books to life. With nearly 20 years of experience in business and a passion for purpose-led storytelling, Meme guides writers through the editing, design, and publishing process—whether they’re sharing personal journeys, professional insights...

“Today, we have a truly transformational guest—someone who helps leaders go beyond high performance while discovering the inner gold of peace, fulfillment, and joy. David Gilbert is an executive coach, author, men’s work facilitator, and explorer of human potential. With a college degree in design thinking and a background in business and peak performance, David has helped executives, entrepreneur...

Fear is debilitating and can keep you stuck. In this episode, Ryan talks about how everyone has certain fears that hold them back. He discusses simple steps to take to overcome your fears, since everyone's brain is wired to keep them safe. "Fear is often the thing standing between us and our goals." Contact us:  Facebook @Ryan Wickline or @Through the Fire.  Instagram @wickline_ryan. TicTok @throu...

Irina Alexander is the Founder of The Academy of MotivAction — an MBA entrepreneur turned professional mental trainer for high-stressed professionals. With 20 years of experience across neuroscience, business, and global wisdom, she bridges science and soul to help high-achievers rewire their minds, lead with purpose, and perform at their peak. Book a call with Irina: https://link.motivaction.acad...

Mr. Jim Marshall is a polymathic intellectual who has devoted over 50,000 hours to the study and practice of multiple dimensions of human potential and development. He received a classical education as an honor student at a Jesuit Military Prep School, was accepted into engineering school while still a junior in prep school, and attended college on academic scholarship. He graduated college with a...

Some people find rock bottom... Kevin found out that rock bottom had a basement. In his mid 20's... Kevin had it all. He had a beautiful girlfriend, high paying job, sports car, his dream body... but he still ended up sitting on the edge of a bed debating suicide. After his rock bottom moment, Kevin went all in on holistic self-improvement. He was determined to overcome his anxiety, depression and...

In this episode, Ryan talks about how to build confidence in yourself or others. He gives 3 basic steps that are essential in building confidence. "Everyone knew it was impossible, until a fool who didn't came along and proved them wrong." Contact us:  Facebook @Ryan Wickline or @Through the Fire.  Instagram @wickline_ryan. TicTok @throughthef1re. YouTube @ThroughtheFire. Email: throughthefire81@g...