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Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Greg and Brian sit down with special guest Reece Renie to talk about what it truly means to “take off our crowns” and make Jesus the King of our lives. Too often, we miss the opportunity to fully follow Christ because we hold tightly to our own plans, thinking our ways are better. Reece shares a deeply personal story from the Merrell Bros. mission trip to...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian sit down with Michael Gatliff, Automation Engineer at Merrell Bros., for a powerful and personal conversation. Michael shares about his family, his time in the military, and the life-changing moment he gave his life to Christ at the bottom of a sludge tank. 

Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian are joined by Edwin Ruiz for a powerful and deeply moving conversation. Edwin shares his incredible journey to the United States, and for more than 30 years,  never knowing what the future might hold. Through decades of uncertainty, Edwin remained faithful— trusting God’s plan and His perfect timing . Today, after years of waiting and perseverance, Edwin has finally...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian welcome Candice Collins to discuss the challenge and blessing of trusting God’s timing. When life doesn’t move at our pace, faith reminds us that His timing is always right. 

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of Solid Start , Brian and Greg sit down with Travis Ray, electrician at Merrell Bros., to hear his powerful testimony of how God led him exactly where he needed to be.  Travis shares how God’s plans don’t always look like our plans — and how walking in obedience, even when it’s unexpected, opens the door to incredible blessings.   Tune in for an encouraging...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Brian is joined by Holly Worland for a powerful conversation about how life can often feel like a battlefield. Holly courageously shares a personal story about a difficult season her family faced and how God sustained them through it, surrounding them with supportive friends and family. 

Send us Fan Mail What if serving others wasn’t a chore—but a joy? Greg and Brian connect John 13 to everyday gratitude and the power of saying “My pleasure.” Featuring a special guest conversation with one of our own - Isaiah James. 

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , Greg and Brian talk about what it means to call on the name of the Lord and why it matters. We all experience tough times—isn’t it comforting to know you never have to face those moments alone? 

Send us Fan Mail Being out on a limb is that place in life where you feel exposed, unsure, and just hoping someone sees you. In this episode, Greg and Brian explore the story of Zacchaeus—literally out on a limb—when Jesus stops, looks up, and calls him by name. Just days before the cross, Jesus shows why He came: to seek the lost, invite relationship, and lead people from being lost to being foun...

Send us Fan Mail It’s easy to clock in and check out—but Jesus calls us to something deeper. In this episode of Solid Start , we look at the Good Shepherd and what it means to show up, stay present, and genuinely care about the people around us. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg and Brian unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan and challenge a question we often ask ourselves: “If I stop and help, what will happen to me?” Instead, they urge listeners to flip the question—“If I do not stop and help, what will happen to him?” Fear, self-preservation, and convenience can keep us from acting justly, but moral faithfulness...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg and Brian are joined by Terry Merrell as they unpack James 1:19 and discuss how being quick to listen can positively shape our relationships at home and in the workplace. 

Send us Fan Mail Merrell Bros. CEO Dustin Smith joins Greg and Brian to kick off a new year of Solid Start by reflecting on the Christ-centered foundation of the company. This episode launches a new initiative inspired by The Way of the Shepherd , focusing on the first-quarter principle: Knowing the Condition of Your Flock . Listeners are encouraged to take time this week to ask someone how they’r...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast host and life coach Greg Reid sits down with special guest, Matt Droll, to explore one of humanity’s oldest questions...what happens to us when we die?

Send us Fan Mail In this special Christmas episode, Brian and Greg reflect on the greatest gift ever given—God sending His Son, Jesus, into the world. They discuss how the good news of Christ’s birth was first announced to humble shepherds and how God used ordinary people to share an extraordinary message. This conversation encourages us to see that God still works the same way today—using everyda...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Greg and Brian explore the third of five gifts God offers us—forgiveness. They discuss why forgiving others isn’t optional but essential to living the life God intends for us, and how forgiveness can lead to freedom, healing, and spiritual growth. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Brian and Greg sit down with guest Jean Merrell to explore the gift of faith—believing in Jesus and trusting Him fully. Jean shares powerful stories from her recent trip to Uganda, where she and her husband Ted learned firsthand what it means to trust God for provision, guidance, and courage to put faith into action. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Brian and Greg sit down to discuss the often misunderstood yet deeply powerful gift of the Holy Spirit.  Through stories and practical insights, they discuss how the Spirit brings courage in the face of fear, wisdom in times of confusion, love in the midst of difficulty, direction in moments of uncertainty, and strength in times of weakness. A grou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start , Brian, Greg, and Marcus discuss the true meaning of gratitude and the importance of acknowledging and thanking God for the small things we often overlook. 

Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian guide you through a meaningful look at James 4:13–14, reminding us that our lives are like a morning fog, and tomorrow is never promised. Together they discuss how to walk through each day with a posture of surrender—releasing our plans, our expectations, and our need for certainty. This episode invites you to open your hands, trust God’s timing, and embrace His dir...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start , we welcome Ted and Jean Merrell — a couple whose lives reflect what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Ted and Jean share their excitement about the upcoming Merrell Bros. trip to Jamaica and invite employees to take part in this life-changing experience. They also discuss an incredible ministry opportunity in Uganda through TheWay .  Join us fo...

Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg dive into Jesus’ ascension and what it means for us today. The ascension wasn’t the end of Jesus’ ministry—it was the kickoff for ours.  It is time to get off the bench, live boldly , and share Jesus with the world around us. 

Send us Fan Mail We’re honored to welcome Bishop Georg Mc'Omwanda to the podcast as he recounts his extraordinary journey of healing and renewal. Hear how God restored his vision—both physically and spiritually—and how this miracle continues to inspire his ministry and faith. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we wrap up our conversation on the leadership principles behind the word FOCUS — standing for Faithful, Obedient, Courageous, Unwavering, and Servant. Special guest Marcus Misinec joins Greg Reed to explore one of the most powerful qualities of great leaders: servanthood .

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a down-to-earth look at Thomas — the disciple who doubted Jesus’ resurrection — and what his story says to us today. From the job site to the kitchen table, doubt shows up in real ways. But the same Jesus who met Thomas meets us too — in our work, our worries, and our everyday grind — bringing resurrection life to those who believe.