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Send us Fan Mail What is it like to work with you, live with you, or simply be around you? This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian challenge us to take an honest look at the influence we have on the people around us. Do we create a place where others feel safe, included, valued, and like they truly matter? Whether at work, at home, at church, or in our community, we all have the opportunity to c...

Send us Fan Mail What if serving others isn’t about being noticed, but about noticing who needs to be served? This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian discuss what it means to put on the towel and serve . In John 13, Jesus—the King of Kings—knelt down and washed His disciples’ feet, giving us the ultimate example of humble service. How many opportunities pass us by because there’s no recognition,...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the people around us are carrying hurts we can’t see. In this episode of Solid Start , Greg and Brian look at Jesus’ example in Luke 10:25–37 and challenge us to recognize the needs right in front of us. Are we willing to STOP, LISTEN, and RESPOND ? When we give others our TIME, ATTENTION, and COMPASSION , we have an opportunity to show the love of Christ in a powerful a...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be called to serve? In this episode of Solid Start , Greg and Brian look at Luke 10:1–9 and discuss how serving God doesn’t require a passport or a mission trip. As a team from Merrell Bros. prepares to head to Jamaica to build homes and serve local communities, Greg and Brian challenge us to look at the mission field right in front of us. Whether it’s...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian wrestle with one of life’s hardest questions. When devastating floods take lives, when we lose someone we love, or when a doctor delivers news we never wanted to hear—where is God in the middle of it all? Pain and tragedy have a way of cutting through the noise. Like a megaphone, they remind us how fragile life is and call us to examine wh...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Brian and Marcus look ahead at the exciting growth and changes on the horizon for Merrell Bros. Growth can bring turbulence, but when Christ is our firm foundation, we can weather any storm. When we put Him first—in our business, our lives, and our families—we can move forward with confidence, knowing He is in control. As Merrell Bros. continues to grow,...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of  Solid Start , Greg and Brian discuss the “3 Keys” of a Great Marriage: Control, Consideration, and Commitment. This week’s challenge is to focus on  Control ( Psalm 127:1 ). What could happen in our lives and marriages if we surrendered our TIME, TALENTS, and TREASURES to God and allowed Him to build the foundation of our homes? What are you still trying...

Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian are joined by Cisco Gonzales, Director of Integration, to talk about the annual Merrell Bros. mission trip to Jamaica coming in January 2027. In Luke 10, Jesus reminds His followers, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few,” and then gives a simple but powerful command: Go! Join the conversation as Greg, Brian, and Cisco share personal testimonies, experi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian are joined by AJ Edwards from the local YMCA to discuss why caring for our mental and physical health is an important part of honoring God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 , they explore simple, practical steps anyone can take to begin living healthier today. Whether it's joining your local YMCA or simply taking a walk, every step...

Send us Fan Mail We all have weaknesses. But what if those weaknesses are where God's power shines the brightest?  This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian dive into Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 , where God reminds us, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness."   If you've ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or wondered how God cou...

Send us Fan Mail Every great organization is built one faithful step at a time. This week on Solid Start , Brian and Greg explore how the core values established by Merrell Bros.' leadership have become the foundation on which the company continues to grow. Looking to the book of Nehemiah, they examine how the people of Jerusalem rebuilt the city's walls—not through the efforts of a few,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg Reed is joined by guest co-host Marcus Misinec and new Merrell Bros. Project Manager Olivia Forrey for a conversation about what it truly means to lead. Building on the company's leadership focus of knowing the condition and the "SHAPE" of your people, the conversation focuses on the importance of helping others identify with th...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when God keeps calling and you keep putting Him off? This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian are joined by Jacob Elliott as he shares the life-changing moment that finally made him listen. After crying out to God to break his addiction—no matter the cost—God answered in a way Jacob never expected.  Discover how God used a devastating turning point to draw Jacob clos...

Send us Fan Mail If we believe we were created by an intelligent Designer, wouldn't it make sense that He would want to communicate with us? This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian explore the claim that God did exactly that—not through a message from afar, but by entering human history through His Son, Jesus Christ. As John writes, "The Word became flesh and lived among us." Hist...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Brian and Greg discuss what the incredible design of the human heart reveals about our Creator. Though only the size of a fist, the heart pumps nearly 2,000 gallons of blood each day through more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels—an amazing reminder that we are not accidents, but intentionally created by God. Drawing from Psalm 139, they reflect on the...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian are once again joined by Marcus Misinec for an encouraging conversation about feeling unqualified to speak about your faith or pray in front of others. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9 , Marcus reminds us that God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Too often, we convince ourselves that we need to be scholars, theologians, or expert...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian are joined by Family Pastor Roy Lanten to talk about one of the most impactful experiences in a student's spiritual journey—church camp. Together, they discuss why camp matters, how God often uses these focused weeks to transform lives, and why investing in your child's spiritual growth can have lasting eternal significance. They...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian dive into the incredible reality of design and purpose. From the buildings we enter to the technology we use, everything around us was created with intention by a designer. But beyond human creativity, they explore the truth that God is the ultimate Designer. Nothing in creation is accidental—including you. God designed each of us with pur...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Solid Start , Brian joins Greg to explore one of life’s deepest questions: What will finally satisfy you? Together, they unpack the restless search for meaning that so many of us experience and wrestle with questions like, Is this all there is? and Why are we wired to long for something more? If you’ve ever wondered whether your life is accidental or desi...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Solid Start , Greg Reid sits down with Jake “Goody” Goodman for an honest conversation about how life’s experiences shape who we become. Together, they explore the powerful idea that God never wastes an experience whether it’s hardship, fear, growth, or personal transformation.  Jake opens up about several defining moments in his life, including the de...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how life’s experiences, both challenging and uplifting, can shape our faith and purpose. Greg is joined by a Candice Collins, Merrell Bros, HR Benefits Manager. Drawing from personal stories and biblical insight, they share how to find meaning in your struggles, support others through shared experiences, and walk confidently in your journey.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg Reed and Marcus Misinec explore the role of personality within the “SHAPE” framework, emphasizing how individual differences influence leadership, teamwork, and relationships. They discuss how recognizing and appreciating diverse personalities—rather than gravitating only toward similar ones—can strengthen teams, improve communication, and adv...

Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian are joined by Merrell Bros. driver Travis Bline for a down-to-earth conversation on choosing a positive attitude in everyday life. Drawing from Philippians 2:15–16, they explore what it means to be a “breath of fresh air” in today’s world—and challenge listeners to bring encouragement and light into conversations this week. 

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg sit down with Ron Dennis , Fabrications Director at Merrell Bros., to explore what it means to find true purpose in your work. Ron opens up about the real burdens and past struggles he’s faced, and how he went from unfulfilling jobs to leading a team he’s deeply passionate about today. He also shares his lifelong love of racing and how that passion helped keep him o...

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg sit down with Matt Hayden, Logistics Manager at Merrell Bros., to talk about what it really looks like to use the strengths God has given you in your everyday life. Not everyone is called to be a logistics manager—but for Mat, his unique strengths have placed him in a role where he can truly thrive and make an impact. This episode is a powerful reminder that purpose...