UNSTUCK AND ALIVE

Rodney Adams did everything right. Rural West Texas upbringing, every sports team, church every Sunday. And by his mid-twenties he was managing a liquor store outside Lubbock, looking at the men twenty years ahead of him on that same path, and thinking: I'm going to die here. What followed was a Marine Corps career where he "never had a bad day," a Goldman Sachs seat that left him asking "what hav...

Michael Manthei walked into the podcast and dropped one of the most unusual real estate stories we've ever heard. Out of twenty deals, three went south. The investors were sophisticated. They knew the risks. Nobody asked him to do anything. So he sent each of them a letter telling them he and his wife had decided to work toward making them whole, and quoted John 15:13 in the letter. His CPA and la...

Chad Johnson is a father of 11, a business coach, and an absolute trailblazer who leaves a massive ripple effect wherever he goes. To anyone looking at him in his early thirties, he had it all together. But underneath the growing bank account, Chad was stuck in a brutal cycle of self-talk, porn addiction, and believing the enemy’s lies. In this episode, Chad shares the raw story of the phone call...

John David Blagg is a duck hunter, husband, dad, incredible friend, and a man who lives life deeply connected to the people around him. John David’s story isn’t marked by a single moment of rock-bottom, but by something just as powerful: a life shaped by relationships, joy, and a growing awareness of God’s presence in the everyday. From his upbringing in Arkansas to a turning point that made his f...

Kary Oberbrunner knows that before God uses a person greatly, He often allows them to be wounded deeply. As the CEO of companies dedicated to publishing and protecting intellectual property, Kary helps influencers set free world-changing ideas. However, he’s discovered that the most powerful weapon on earth isn’t an idea—it’s a human soul on fire. Kary pulls back the curtain on the **unglamorous**...

Charlie Lima is a gym owner, Ironman athlete, and founder of the BCS Classic. Charlie shares the story behind his passion for fitness, the growth of one of the largest CrossFit competitions in Texas, and how a life-altering medical crisis with his newborn son reshaped his faith and priorities. At the center of Charlie’s life are three pillars: family, faith, and fitness. In this conversation, he e...

On the outside, Dustin Campbell had everything going for him - success in business, a growing family, and a reputation as a driven leader. But beneath the surface, he was fighting a quiet war with anxiety, fear, and hidden struggles that were slowly shaping his identity. Dustin shares his story of growing up, chasing success in the business world, and building companies at a rapid pace, all while...

Patrick Lonergan is a tax strategist and founder of Vital Strategies who knows the difference between a "check-the-box" faith and the violent pursuit of the Kingdom. Patrick opens up about the "firefighter" mindset—the willingness to run into the heat of uncomfortable truths, even when it means telling a friend that culture is lying to them about their marriage. The conversation pivots to the refi...

Mark Appel was once baseball’s brightest star—the phenom everyone was watching, the future of the game. In college, he had it all: talent, leadership, team respect, and opportunity. But things didn’t go as planned. On-field disappointment, surgeries, and an early exit from the sport could have defined him. In this episode, Mark opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the deep grief of unm...

Jeff Spadafora, writer and leader shaped by the Halftime journey and the author of The Joy Model, explores what it looks like to move from success to significance. Raised in the Catholic tradition, Jeff walked away from church as a teenager and spent two decades chasing the American Dream: education, career, marriage, family. On paper, it worked. Internally, it didn’t. By his mid-30s, he found him...

In this episode of Unstuck and Alive, Steven Neuner and Todd Pinkston sit down with Ryan Henry—Expert EOS Implementer®, Visionary of Entrepreneurial Leap, and Co-Founder of The Entrepreneurial Media Company—to talk about the hidden traps that keep high-capacity leaders stuck. Ryan opens up about the lies he carried for years (“something’s wrong with me”), the freedom found in accepting your God-de...

In this episode, Edwin shares a vulnerable and powerful story of how the Lord gently unraveled a lie that shaped more than two decades of his life. For 25 years, Edwin was driven by the belief that true security meant never living paycheck to paycheck. He pushed hard, built wealth, and achieved the dream he thought would finally bring him peace. But with success came the constant stress and fear o...

Brandon Lee is the founder of a youth-focused nonprofit that serves local teens through the world of BMX. Brandon opens up about the quiet faith that carried him through deep hardships, the season when pain pulled him away from the Lord, and the slow, honest rebuilding of his relationship with Him—even while life was far from “figured out.” Brandon lives with a steady joy—serving the Lord, loving...

Terry Pham is founder of Fat Straws, longtime friend, and a foundational part of WayForward’s story. Terry joins us for a conversation about growth, clarity, and transformation. Terry is always experimenting, building new habits, and pursuing growth in his personal, spiritual, and professional life. His curiosity drives him to try new things, but his deepest desire is to be transformed from the in...

Tom is a father, husband, and a discipler of men. One of Todd's dearest friends, they discuss all that Tom is learning with the Lord right now; the importance of forgiveness, grace, and God's truth. Todd and Tom talk about WayForward trip #1, the impact of a community of men, how God can truly transform someones life, and that there is freedom in being fully known and fully loved. 

Shawn is a retired pitcher for the Texas Rangers and now serves as Co-Owner, Chief Visionary Officer, and Master-Level Pitching Instructor at POP Athletics. Known for his perseverance, purpose-driven leadership, and relentless pursuit of excellence, Shawn brings the same discipline he had on the mound into developing the next generation of athletes. His mission goes far beyond mechanics and perfor...

Bill Strahan is a co-founder of WayForward, serial entrepreneur, has started multiple companies, has been in the tech industry and fitness industry, and is one of the most influential people in Todd's life. We talk about shifting perspective, asking hard questions for the sake of growth, friendships, and his first WayForward trip.

John Marshall is the mastermind behind CrossFit Richardson with his wife Julia where they have built up not just a gym, but an incredible community within it. We talk about what it looks like to run a business and care for people physically and spiritually.

Kade is a serial entrepreneur who goes after big things and is always ready to start something new. Running ultramarathons, mentoring and fellowshipping with other men, he's impactful, ambitious, and generous. We talk about his involvement in ministry and business, and some of the most important lessons he learned in losing it all. He shares the beauty that came from losing a “kingdom” he thought...

Todd is the President and Founder of WayForward Adventures, loves working alongside his wife and best friend, Erin, and is dad to three great kids. Todd and Steven talk about Todd’s story; identity, taking risks, growth and vulnerability, relationships, and WayForward Adventures. Join them in the journey of becoming Unstuck and Alive. Learn more about WayForward Adventures at WayForwardAdventures....

Welcome to Unstuck and Alive! Steven is a lifetime entrepreneur, has built and exited many successful companies, he leads & builds great teams, and lives with purpose. Steven and Todd dive in Steven’s story and talk about the things that have shaped him into who he is today. Steven shares that the things he has been most embarrassed about and most stuck in have been the most fruitful things in...