Episode Type: Listen to Learn In this ⁠Listen-to-Learn episode⁠ of ⁠the Share Life podcast⁠, I'm speaking with filmmaker and philanthropist, Issac Ingram. Issac and I are long-time friends, originally in a married small group together at ⁠Victory World Church.⁠ Issaca shares his journey of volunteering and mentoring in detention centers culminating in his recently finished award-winning 30-minute short film, True Freedom and I asked him to share the journey to that moment and the lessons he learned along the way. Issac overcame hardship to make his film about healing from abandonment. He highlights the challenges of filmmaking and the power of perseverance and emphasizes the importance of teaching history and freedom to young people to inspire growth and change. The podcast ends with his plans for a full-length feature film. Connect with Issac | ⁠Linkedin⁠True Freedom Film | ⁠Website⁠True Freedom Outreach | ⁠Website⁠ Additional Resources For show notes, links, and the video version of the episode, ⁠click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)When we become tyrannical, it's a signal that something is wrong. It's also an opportunity to grow. In this video reading, I share when I recognized this signal in myself after being reminded by a friend. If you'd prefer to read these reflections, you can do so here. Reflections on Tyranny, Allegiance, and Transformation #tyranny #allegience #transformation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) If you're arguing with someone quite different than you (who does not share your stories and values) about facts, you could end up filling yourself with anxiety and getting deeply frustrated. If you see your rival's point of view as dangerous to yourself, your community, or your country, you’re also going to be inclined to act more controlling by their strong stance exhibiting behaviors that seem unlike you. Doubling down on your existing approach may end up making the situation and your relationships worse; it has for me in many situations... Click here to see the written or video version of this essay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) "The way I see alienation today is not belonging to the institutions of civil society. It's not that you don't have friends, it's that you don't belong to something. It's a lack of belonging and not seeing the point of belonging." - Tim Carney This is a reading (fireside chat) of my blog post -- Alienation: Not Belonging and Seeing No Point to It -- Click to read. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this conversation, we weave through Deenie McKeever's life starting in Atlanta, in 1936, when she was born. For the video version, show notes, transcript, and links, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

In this Listen To Learn Episode on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Talking Bibles Vice President, Paul Hoekstra. This episode is Sponsored By Talking Bibles & Christian Life TV For show notes, links, & the transcript, click this link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with creative entrepreneur, Ross Boone. Ross is an illustrator, founder of Raw Spoon, and maker of Creature Habits, an app for Android and Apple phones. Ross and I were connected through our mutual friend Ivan Alfaro. We had an Italian lunch years ago, and Ross also illustrated a conversation on the issue of children's life and abortion between me and Ivan. In this episode, we're diving into Ross' story & wisdom. Connect With Ross Boone Connect with Ross Boone | Instagram - Youtube - LinkedIn - ThreadsRaw Spoon | Website - Instagram - FacebookCreature Habits | Apple - Android - Web Version Additional Resources Click here for the transcript, links, video version, and more resources related to this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Listen to Learn In this Listen To Learn Episode on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with nonprofit founder, Dan Maurer. Dan, the president and founder of Elevate Nepal, shares his experience in developing Nepal's poorest and most remote villages into thriving communities. The conversation covers topics such as the impact of the earthquake in 2015, the challenges in rebuilding after a disaster, the importance of listening to local communities, the history and geography of Nepal, the caste system and language diversity, the challenges in infrastructure and education, the response to the earthquake, the establishment of Elevate Nepal, the focus on poor and remote villages, and the creation of self-sustaining communities. Connect With Dan Maurer Connect with Dan | LinkedIn - InstagramElevating Nepal | Website - Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - X (Twitter)Donate to Elevate Nepal Here Additional Resources For shows notes, links, and additional resources, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Listen to Learn In this listen-to-learn discussion on the Share Life podcast, I'm chatting with repeat guest Jason Long. This will mark his fourth appearance on the podcast! After getting together recently for some Korean BBQ and hearing the conclusion of Jason Long's CEO journey, I asked him to join me on the podcast to share his insights on the journey of transforming a dying company into a multi-million dollar deal. Jason is a serial entrepreneur who normally launches and runs his own companies. But, several years back, an opportunity arose to turn around a medical software business. He walked into the hellish scenario and transformed the business and people in it. And he was transformed in the process as well. In this episode, we talk about the situation and the lessons learned. Connect With Jason Long Connect with Jason | LinkedinAscendance | WebsiteExplore Jason's business Ventures Additional Resources Click here for the video version, show highlights, and additional links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with business owner Glenn Shelhamer.  Glenn is the founder of The Shelhamer Group in Los Angeles, California helping people find and sell their homes. He was referred to me through an Atlanta agency for working together on the Search Engine Optimization front. We've been working together since earlier this year and through that experience, I invited Glenn to join me and share his story and entrepreneurial wisdom. Additional Resources For the video version, show notes, and links, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with digital marking expert, and long-time friend, Ron Medlin.  Ron, a fellow internet marketer, is someone I orbited around via mutual friends until we met in person. We traded places on a client project years ago and have since stayed in touch, occasionally getting together for a meal and chat. Ron has been building a community-based business on Facebook, and has an insightful journey; so I wanted to get him on the podcast to share his story. Check out our conversation below, where Ron shares the lessons learned along the way. Additional Resources For show highlights, links, and the video version, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Beth Haun.  Beth and I have been through hills and valleys together and has been a vital part of my own story. She was originally a client of Noodlehead Marketing who became a team member and an influencing leader of our marketing business. She was also a participant in the Noodlehead Marketing transition into intentionality, a learner of constructive development theory via the Leaders Lyceum, a part of the Win Without Pitching transition, involved in the Island Story adventure, and a co-creator of IDEMA; a framework for capturing and sustaining ideas. I'm grateful for the impact Beth has had on my life and look forward to her sharing her life with you today. Additional Resources For show highlights, links, and the video version of the conversation, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Denise Marie Stilley!  This is a unique interview because Denise and I met in high school in a TV tech class, where we produced a daily news show for the school called Eagle Eye News. Since then, we have not stayed in touch, but recently, I shared some footage from our class all those years ago, and we reconnected. After looking through Denise's social media profiles, I was impressed with the places she's been and the journey she trekked, so I invited her to share her story with us. Enjoy the conversation Connect with Denise | LinkedIn - Vimeo - Facebook Additional Resources For the video version, conversation highlights, and other links, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with comedian and online campus pastor at Victory World Church, Stephen Hataway. We were connected through our mutual friend, Jessica Lalley, of Voices to Connect.  This discussion explores the theme of using laughter as a coping mechanism in the face of tragedy. Stephen shares personal experiences about his parents' divorce, his father's gender transition, and his childhood bullying. He also discusses transforming adversity into something positive, recounting his journey from homelessness to ministry. Stephen had an unconventional career as a cemetery plot salesman and now provides insights for leading digital online communities. Both Stephen and I are dying to have you check out this episode, so enjoy watching or listening below! Additional Resources For the video version, additional links, and conversation highlights, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Book Discussion In this book discussion episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Eric Echols. Eric and I discuss his book, The Passion: Exploring The Final Week of Jesus' Life in Mark's Gospel. Eric is the pastor of Freedom Bible Church in Evans, Georgia. He's also a public speaker and author. We originally met when he was in the Atlanta, Georgia area when he worked at Cross Pointe church through a mutual friend and business network. Today in this episode, we're talking about Eric's book. I've read it and have put together several questions and excerpts for us to discuss. Enjoy! Connect With Eric Echols Connect with Eric | Website - Linkedin - Facebook- Instagram - TwitterGet the Book >> The Passion: Exploring The Final Week of Jesus' Life in Mark's Gospel [affiliate] | Paperback (Amazon) | Kindle (Amazon)Freedom Bible Church >> Website - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube Additional Resources For the video version, show notes, and more links, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Ellen Bristol, founder of the Bristol Strategy Group and non-profit fundraising guru! Ellen and I originally connected when Hubspot referred Ellen my way for updating her Hubspot website. In this conversation, Ellen shares her story, including her windy road into entrepreneurship, the different dynamics she explores with her non-profit coaching clients, and the ways she's led the charge in transforming how the non-profit world thinks about and acts around money. This terrific conversation brings out the deep wisdom Ellen has gained over the eight decades on this blue planet. For additional notes, links, and the video version, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Listen To Learn In this Listen to Learn episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm talking with Jim Karwisch and Tess Van Ee about developing writing systems that enable us to create great content (for social media, blogs, and books). Tess Van Ee is a professional freelance writer who works in the Lifesciences, Healthcare, and Manufacturing spaces helping them to communicate difficult concepts. Jim Karwisch is a speaker, facilitator, and coach assisting professionals untangle the narratives that are holding them back. This conversation is an intersection of different perspectives on the writing process and developing systems that let us effectively publish. Connect With Jim & Tess Connect with Jim Karwisch | Website - Linkedin - TikTokConnect with Tess Van Ee | Work Website - Personal Website - Linkedin Additional Resources Show notes and more links here >> --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Liz McVicker. Liz is a life and leadership coach through her company, The Cadence Collective. Years ago, my wife and I attended Victory World Church for 4-5 years, which is also where we met Liz. Liz and I recently reconnected at Natalie Born's recent book launch party. In this conversation, Liz shares her story, her background in corporate work and ministry, her leap of faith into entrepreneurship, and the different dynamics she explores with her coaching clients. Connect With Liz McVicker Connect with Liz | Website - Schedule a Complimentary Session Additional Resources Click here for show notes, the video version, and additional links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Abbie Shepherd. Abbie is our long-time friend and real estate agent. She is the founder of The Abbie Shepherd Real Estate Group serving the Atlanta area community and someone I admire for her consistent communication and persistent follow-up. She's also got a large family like us, with 5 of her own kids. In this conversation, Abbie shares how she stumbled into real estate from an engineering background, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how she's survived multiple economic crises and thrived on the other sides of them. Connect With Abbie Shepherd Connect with Abbie | LinkedInAbbie Shepherd Real Estate Group | Website - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube Additional Resources For the video version, show notes, and additional resources, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Dan Fellars. Dan is the founder of BuiltOnAir, an Airtable Community, and co-founder of InAir Studio, an Airtable consulting firm.  I originally met Dan when he had me on an early episode of the BuiltOnAir podcast where we explored in-depth, my Path of the Freelancer freelancing dashboard. Recently, he had me on a recent live episode of the podcast where we survey a new addition I made on the freelancing dashboard while also demonstrating other ways I use Airtable.  In this conversation, we flip the table and I ask Dan all the questions! He shares his story, how he loves to build things, how he intersected with Airtable, and how he's adapting to the new future ahead. Listen or watch this discussion below! Connect With Dan Fellars Connect with Dan | Openside - LinkedinBuiltOnAir | Website - Podcast - Slack Community - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YoutubeInAir Studio | Website - Linkedin - Twitter Additional Resources Click here for more show notes, links, and the video version. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharelife/support