This episode is sponsored by Collection7 Realty. In a world where the housing market is filled with uncertainty, where interest rates ebb and flow, and inventory remains scarce, it can seem like there’s a lot of complexity between you and your next home. But it doesn’t have to be that way! At Collection7, you’ll have a trusted guide to help you navigate the home-buying process with a well-crafted clean plan. Your guide will lead you through every step, no overwhelming or confusing processes along the way. Ready to take the first step? You can personally text Collection7 founder Niki McClain at (405) 435-7278 to get started. Your next home is closer than you think, and at Collection7, they will ensure you get there!  ____________________________________________ Brian Banks has been involved in leading and operating businesses in Oklahoma City for over 30 years. An entrepreneur at heart, his professional experience has spanned healthcare, leadership, service and distribution. Brian has led a third-generation family business as well as new business start-ups where he has participated in industry consolidations and business acquisitions. As a student at the University of Oklahoma, Brian was awakened to the idea of using business as a platform for ministry and influence. He has been deeply impacted by faithful and experienced mentors who have invested greatly in him. As a result, one of his passions is encouraging and mentoring young leaders and helping them on their journey, both professionally and personally. Welcome Brian. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Other than being a long time friend and partner to our businesses, Randy has provided legal insight, advice and advocacy necessary to navigate a variety of legal matters to individuals and businesses both big and small in the OKC area. On numerous occasions he has guided individual start-ups as they’ve grown into innovative and industry-leading businesses throughout the region. Our team has benefited greatly from Randy’s personable spirit and wise insight through the years. Welcome Randy. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is sponsored by Collection7 Realty. In a world where the housing market is filled with uncertainty, where interest rates ebb and flow, and inventory remains scarce, it can seem like there’s a lot of complexity between you and your next home. But it doesn’t have to be that way! At Collection7, you’ll have a trusted guide to help you navigate the home-buying process with a well-crafted clean plan. Your guide will lead you through every step, no overwhelming or confusing processes along the way. Ready to take the first step? You can personally text Collection7 founder Niki McClain at (405) 435-7278 to get started. Your next home is closer than you think, and at Collection7, they will ensure you get there!  ____________________________________________ Heady is a friend, father, pastor, encourager, greeter, and community builder. He is deeply involved in his community, from his current and past work in groups like Love OKC, Shipwreck Talks, #GoWin, GuthrieAmerica, Made Possible By, and founding NORTHCHURCH Guthrie. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

Do you love coming home to a beautiful fragrance but struggle with the fact that many candles have toxins and you don’t want that in your home? Britten & Bailey’s candles offer exclusive scents, cotton wicks, and natural wax blends that are free of toxins. That’s right, fill your home with lasting fragrance and feel great doing so. Head over to brittenandbaileys.com and order your new favorite candle today. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link in the show notes below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Nathan & Sarah have been married for over 20 years and together have co-founded Commonplace Books in Midtown, OKC. With hospitality, humility and heart at their core, their team brings diverse knowledge and life experience to the shop, helping their patrons as trusted advisors and friends. It brings them immense joy to share quality recommendations that will enrich lives, encourage imagination and guide intellectual growth. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Habakkuk. No, not the Hebrew prophet, but the OKC based orthopedic device distributor. Though clearly by the name, we do things a little differently. One of those things we have done is collaborate with local orthopedic surgeons to write multiple Bible reading plans for the YouVersion Bible app that show the integration of God’s Word with the orthopedic experience. So, if you have ever had an orthopedic surgery or just feel the day to day aches and pains of life, click the link in the show notes below to see how God’s living Word applies to your orthopedic journey. ____________________________________________ Jon has served as the Chief Culture Officer at Simple Modern for over two years. Simple Modern’s mission is centered around giving generously, and generosity is at the heart of everything they do, from how they treat their employees, partners, vendors and customers. Through the work of Jon and his team, more than 1,000 organizations have been supported around the globe. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link in the show notes below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Will recently graduated from college with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Venture Management. He immediately went to work on an extraordinary start up company where his goal is to impact families, specifically dads and their children. Six Summers provides the system to be more intentional, the experiences to create memories and build influence, and the accountability inside a community to ensure influence grows. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by McEntire Advisory.  With over 30 years of combined experience the team at McEntire Advisory specializes in a variety of business services including business valuation, outsourced accounting, forensic accounting, litigation and restructuring services. To learn more about how McEntire Advisory can help you and your business, click the link here! ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Take the My Business Report for FREE today! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

Do you love coming home to a beautiful fragrance but struggle with the fact that many candles have toxins and you don’t want that in your home? Britten & Bailey’s candles offer exclusive scents, cotton wicks, and natural wax blends that are free of toxins. That’s right, fill your home with lasting fragrance and feel great doing so. Head over to brittenandbaileys.com and order your new favorite candle today. ____________________________________________ Tracy has been described as a “firecracker full of love”. She loves to help women of all ages see themselves in their true identity, as God’s chosen daughter. Over the years, Tracy has served many individuals through organizations such as the Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, Made Possible By, the Conversations Around Good Podcast, and Cultivate. I am personally so excited for this conversation. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

At Restoration Group we believe that integrating who we are is integral to success in business versus simply focusing on what we do. We’d like to invite you to a free workshop to do just that: Lean into what it looks like to lead an integrated business. As we explore using Enneagram in the workplace and network with other OKC leaders we’ll all grow better, together. Again, this workshop is FREE, but we only have 12 spots available for each session. We’ve got one coming up in September and another in November - you can check out our Instagram feed or email hello@restorationgroup.co for details. We look forward to connecting with you and working toward a more integrated business! ____________________________________________ Niki owns Collection 7 Realty, a boutique real estate brokerage, and Balanced Kitchen Co., a meal prep company. As a realtor, serving the OKC metro, Niki is passionate about supporting her community and non-profits. She has a heart for helping others prosper both personally and professionally. Niki knows with God at the center, you better be prepared for an adventurous ride. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by McEntire Advisory.  With over 30 years of combined experience the team at McEntire Advisory specializes in a variety of business services including business valuation, outsourced accounting, forensic accounting, litigation and restructuring services. To learn more about how McEntire Advisory can help you and your business, click the link here! ____________________________________________ Bailey is the founder of the popular food truck, Bondi Bowls. Since they opened their window in June of 202 Bailey and her team have franchised the food truck concept and now have 17 trucks across 8 states, a storefront in downtown Edmond and 2 kiosks in Oklahoma sporting facilities. Bondi Bowls’ core mission is to encourage God honoring conversations while building community around healthy food. Find out more about Bondi Bowls here. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

Do you love coming home to a beautiful fragrance but struggle with the fact that many candles have toxins and you don’t want that in your home? Britten & Bailey’s candles offer exclusive scents, cotton wicks, and natural wax blends that are free of toxins. That’s right, fill your home with lasting fragrance and feel great doing so. Head over to brittenandbaileys.com and order your new favorite candle today. _________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

At Restoration Group we believe that integrating who we are is integral to success in business versus simply focusing on what we do. We’d like to invite you to a free workshop to do just that: Lean into what it looks like to lead an integrated business. As we explore using Enneagram in the workplace and network with other OKC leaders we’ll all grow better, together. Again, this workshop is FREE, but we only have 12 spots available for each session. We’ve got one coming up in September and another in November - you can check out our Instagram feed or email hello@restorationgroup.co for details. We look forward to connecting with you and working toward a more integrated business! _________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by McEntire Advisory.  With over 30 years of combined experience the team at McEntire Advisory specializes in a variety of business services including business valuation, outsourced accounting, forensic accounting, litigation and restructuring services. To learn more about how McEntire Advisory can help you and your business, click the link here! _________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

At Restoration Group we believe that integrating who we are is integral to success in business versus simply focusing on what we do. We’d like to invite you to a free workshop to do just that: Lean into what it looks like to lead an integrated business. As we explore using Enneagram in the workplace and network with other OKC leaders we’ll all grow better, together. Again, this workshop is FREE, but we only have 12 spots available for each session. We’ve got one coming up in September and another in November - you can check out our Instagram feed or email hello@restorationgroup.co for details. We look forward to connecting with you and working toward a more integrated business! _________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Riverbank Title. Inspired out of a personal, challenging experience attempting to close on a home for his family, owner & operator Preston Corp founded Riverbank Title to deliver a smooth and successful closing from start to finish. Riverbank’s attention to detail and concierge level service are here to make your real estate closing process as simple and seamless as possible. I have multiple upcoming closings and will be using Riverbank Title every opportunity I can. Click the link here to connect with Riverbank and find out more. ____________________________________________ A note from our guest, Kay: I love Jesus, love my husband of almost 21 years, my 18 yr old son who will be leaving us for college later this year, and now double digit, 10 yr old daughter. I’m privileged to do my job where brave people let me have a front row seat on their journey to find healing. I am passionate about people not ignoring or disliking their feelings-I believe they can help us find freedom, make intentional choices and worship God. Born and raised in FL, we have lived in OK for 8 years now. Our family is blessed to say we have multiple places that we call “home”.  _________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link in the show notes below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Originally from India, born and raised in the Middle East, Alan now lives in the United States with his wife, Meryl, and his three kids. He has been in ministry for 20 years and is passionate about reaching the world for Christ. Alan was on staff at Life.Church for almost 10 years, serving primarily as the Church Online Pastor. Life.Church is based in Oklahoma, United States, and is a multi-site church that founded the YouVersion Bible App. Life.Church Online was founded in 2006 and today reaches people from countries all over the world through nearly 100 digital church services weekly, led by a global volunteer team from over 55 different countries. During his tenure at Life.Church, Life.Church Online has grown its reach to be the largest Church Online ministry in the world. Alan strongly believes in leveraging technology to make the truth of Christ accessible to all people groups, regardless of distance, language, and cultural barriers. He has an extensive background in leadership development, team dynamics, and strategic thinking. Alan has traveled worldwide preaching at churches, speaking at conferences, and connecting with pastors and leaders to expand their influence & leadership, shaping both online and in-person ministry, and growing global teams. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram 

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link in the show notes below to connect with us and find out more. ____________________________________________ Susan is an Oklahoman with a passion for Jesus, recovery, and Narcotics Anonymous! She loves people and has 4 kids that are super proud of her. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Christian Business Men's Connection, a global ministry that equips business and professional men to lead well, impact their communities and leave a legacy that matters. We at Restoration Group share a common desire to integrate Faith into business and CBMC accomplishes this through Christian peer groups and one-on-one mentoring. If you are interested in getting connected with CBMC visit www.cbmc.com to learn more. _________________________________ This episode is the third of a four-part series focusing on a powerful and essential subject for an Integrated Business to be aware of and focused on: The balancing act of Performance vs Dignity within an organization. Take the journey with us and catch the entire series! _________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Newclip USA. Newclip has worked tirelessly to design innovative fixation systems, specific implants and new solutions using modern technologies for over 20 years. Their excellent products contribute to the efficiency ofvisit surgical procedures, for the best possible benefit of the patient. To learn more about the exceptional products that Newclip offers, visit www.newclipusa.com today. ____________________________________________ Brian A. Chenoweth, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with OU Health Physicians, specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Chenoweth earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, OK. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the OU College of Medicine and a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. When Dr. Chenoweth is not practicing medicine, he enjoys playing guitar, snowboarding, and spending time with his wife and children. ____________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Habakkuk. No, not the Hebrew prophet, but the OKC based orthopedic device distributor. Though clearly by the name, we do things a little differently. One of those things we have done is collaborate with local orthopedic surgeons to write multiple Bible reading plans for the YouVersion Bible app that show the integration of God’s Word with the orthopedic experience. So, if you have ever had an orthopedic surgery or just feel the day to day aches and pains of life, visit www.habakkuk.health to see how God’s living Word applies to your orthopedic journey. ______________________ This episode is the third of a four-part series focusing on a powerful and essential subject for an Integrated Business to be aware of and focused on: The balancing act of Performance vs Dignity within an organization. Take the journey with us and catch the entire series! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Connect with a Restoration Group team member by emailing hello@restorationgroup.co Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Visit www.restorationgroup.co to connect with us and find out more. _______________________ This week's guest, Lauren Mingee, is a sales and marketing management professional known for her passion for entrepreneurship and supporting women in business. In 2016, she founded Quintessa Marketing, an Oklahoma City-based firm providing lead generation for personal injury lawyers. Lauren believes in lifting up others, empowering them to take advantage of new opportunities and grow their business skills. She is passionate about giving back to others and attributes much of her success to her relationship with God. She frequently donates her time and resources to charities such as the YouVersion Bible app, which provides free bibles all around the world, and Remerge, a pre-trial diversion program for high-needs mothers in Oklahoma County. _______________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Riverbank Title. Inspired out of a personal, challenging experience attempting to close on a home for his family, owner & operator Preston Corp founded Riverbank Title to deliver a smooth and successful closing from start to finish. Riverbank’s attention to detail and concierge level service are here to make your real estate closing process as simple and seamless as possible. Visit www.restorationgroup.co/riverbank to connect with Riverbank and find out more.    ______________________   This episode is the second of a four-part series focusing on a powerful and essential subject for an Integrated Business to be aware of and focused on: The balancing act of Performance vs Dignity within an organization. Take the journey with us and catch the entire series! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Connect with a Restoration Group team member by emailing hello@restorationgroup.co Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Riverbank Title. Inspired out of a personal, challenging experience attempting to close on a home for his family, owner & operator Preston Corp founded Riverbank Title to deliver a smooth and successful closing from start to finish. Riverbank’s attention to detail and concierge level service are here to make your real estate closing process as simple and seamless as possible. Visit www.restorationgroup.co/riverbank to learn more. _____________________________________________________ John Ortberg earned his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College, and his M.Div. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has also studied at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. From 1985 to 1990 he served as senior pastor at Simi Valley Community Church, and then from 1990 to 1994 at Horizons Community Church (now Baseline Community Church) in Claremont, California. He then moved from California to Illinois to serve as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois until 2003, when he became the senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, a multi-campus church in Northern California. Now, John leads the ministry Become New focused on helping people grow spiritually one day at a time through daily teaching and community.  John's wife, Nancy, is also a pastor and published author. She currently leads Transforming the Bay with Christ in San Jose, California. John and Nancy have three children: Laura, Daniel, and John III. _____________________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Riverbank Title. Inspired out of a personal, challenging experience attempting to close on a home for his family, owner & operator Preston Corp founded Riverbank Title to deliver a smooth and successful closing from start to finish. Riverbank’s attention to detail and concierge level service are here to make your real estate closing process as simple and seamless as possible. Visit www.restorationgroup.co/riverbank to connect with Riverbank and find out more.  ___________________________ Today’s episode is the first of a four-part series focusing on a powerful and essential subject for an Integrated Business to be aware of and focus on: The balancing act of Performance vs Dignity within an organization. Start the journey with us and follow along in the coming weeks for the entire series! ___________________________   Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is sponsored by Creating Calm. Does walking into your home make you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are perpetually picking up, where you can’t focus or stay on top of things you really want? If you want a different home experience, talk to our friends at Creating Calm. Owner and operator Emmy Mattocks will work one on one with you to create a calm home that is organized, functions well and has less to manage, all so you can focus on what matters most in your life. To create calm and get the home experience you want back, visit www.restorationgroup.co/creatingcalm today! ________________________________________________________ Our guest on this week's episode is Dr. Lisa Urrutia! Dr. Urrutia obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker College of Chiropractic in January of 2000. She opened a practice in Edmond that same year and loved helping the many patients under her care achieve improved health. In 2007, she was called to serve in the local church and enjoyed numerous roles focusing on small group ministry, missions and finance. Now, she is excited to return to serving the community through Chiropractic care.Having been a patient of and benefiting from chiropractic care through most of her life, Dr. Urrutia made the decision while attending undergraduate school to pursue the profession to help others achieve the same quality of life she herself enjoyed. Dr. Urrutia is married to her loving husband Michael. They have two amazing kids, a son-in-law & one beautiful granddaughter. They are a proud military family, working to simplify life. They enjoy spending time with their family & close friends, cooking and traveling to new places. ________________________________________________________ Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link in the show notes below to connect with us and find out more.   Learn more about Restoration Group Coaching at www.restorationgroup.co  and sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business. Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link in the show notes below to connect with us and find out more. Learn more about Restoration Group Coaching at www.restorationgroup.co  Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Habakkuk. No, not the Hebrew prophet, but the OKC based orthopedic device distributor. Though clearly by the name, we do things a little differently. One of those things we have done is collaborate with local orthopedic surgeons to write multiple Bible reading plans for the YouVersion Bible app that show the integration of God’s Word with the orthopedic experience. So, if you have ever had an orthopedic surgery or just feel the day to day aches and pains of life, click the link in the show notes below to see how God’s living Word applies to your orthopedic journey.     Go to YouVersion reading plan Restoring Life: Part 1: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/11647-restoring-life-part-1   Go to YouVersion reading plan Restoring Life: Part 2: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/11640-restoring-life-part-2   Go to YouVersion reading plan Not Built To Last: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/16926-not-built-to-last   Go to YouVersion reading plan Strong Like Woman: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/15466-strong-like-woman   Go to YouVersion reading plan Restoring Life: Unity In Diversity: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/23889-restoring-life-unity-in-diversity   Go to YouVersion reading plan Restoring Life: Bones & The Bible: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/24986-restoring-life-bones-the-bible   Go to YouVersion reading plan Restoring Life: Anxiety: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/19062-restoring-life-anxiety   Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Habakkuk. No, not the Hebrew prophet, but the OKC based orthopedic device distributor. Though clearly by the name, we do things a little differently. One of those things we have done is collaborate with local orthopedic surgeons to write multiple Bible reading plans for the YouVersion Bible app that show the integration of God’s Word with the orthopedic experience. So, if you have ever had an orthopedic surgery or just feel the day to day aches and pains of life, click the link in the show notes below to see how God’s living Word applies to your orthopedic journey. ________________________________________________________   Dr. Jason Emerson has been married for 28 years and has 3 daughters. He attended medical school at OSU in Tulsa, Oklahoma and a sports medicine fellowship in Tampa, Florida. In 2008, Dr. Emerson founded his private practice Midtown Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He also travels to Nigeria for medical mission trips. ________________________________________________________   Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Regent Bank. Regent is an Oklahoma founded bank with a vision to show God’s love to their employees, clients & communities. As one of their clients, I have experienced this vision first hand. Our businesses have partnered with their OKC branch on multiple projects and have found their team to be responsive and their service to be exceptional. To experience this award winning customer service yourself, visit www.regent.bank today. Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link in the show notes below to connect with us and find out more.  Jenna Worthen, MPM, is the Founder and CEO of the James Martin Company, a political and nonprofit consulting company focused on intentional development strategies. Worthen has more than 12 years of experience in political and nonprofit fundraising and management. Worthen got her political start at age eight, when she gave a speech in front of the city council and a crowd of more than 800 to halt the expansion of a road in their community. The initiative was defeated and their family-oriented community remained free of heavy traffic. She began working in politics in 2008 as a fundraising assistant and later was promoted to an associate and account manager. She believes in the power of compelling stories and has served as chief story teller for City Care, an Oklahoma City-based nonprofit. She co-founded the 111Project, a nonprofit with a mission to have more than enough families to serve kids in foster care. She also worked for the American Cancer Society, where she was awarded the honor of Rising Star and her gala event was recognized as one of the top ten in the nation. She earned her master’s of political management from The George Washington University and her undergraduate degree in politics and law from Southern Nazarene University. Worthen is a @MomWhoWorks and curates an online community for women to redefine what it means to be a working mom in a world without working dads. She lives in Tulsa with her husband, Trebor, and three kids, Bobby, Jake, June, and a dog who rescued them named Nicey. Learn more about Restoration Group Coaching at restorationgroup.co  Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is sponsored by Creating Calm. Does walking into your home make you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are perpetually picking up, where you can’t focus or stay on top of things you really want? If you want a different home experience, talk to our friends at Creating Calm. Owner and operator Emmy Mattocks will work one on one with you to create a calm home that is organized, functions well and has less to manage, all so you can focus on what matters most in your life. To create calm and get the home experience you want back, go to www.restorationgroup.co/creatingcalm Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is sponsored by Creating Calm. Does walking into your home make you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel like you are perpetually picking up, where you can’t focus or stay on top of things you really want? If you want a different home experience, talk to our friends at Creating Calm. Owner and operator Emmy Mattocks will work one on one with you to create a calm home that is organized, functions well and has less to manage, all so you can focus on what matters most in your life. To create calm and get the home experience you want back, go to www.restorationgroup.co/creatingcalm   Jeremie Kubicek has the unique ability to engage with audiences at every level and provide powerful tools that change how they think about work, leading others, and, most of all, leading themselves. Jeremie mixes humor with practical visuals and inspiration to call people up to higher levels of leadership. His company, GiANT Worldwide, works with thousands of companies in over 100 countries. They work with some of the most innovative companies to scale healthy team leaders that build better organizations. Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Regent Bank. Regent is an Oklahoma founded bank with a vision to show God’s love to their employees, clients & communities. As one of their clients, I have experienced this vision first hand. Our businesses have partnered with their OKC branch on multiple projects and have found their team to be responsive and their service to be exceptional. To experience this award winning customer service yourself, click the link in the show notes below or go to regent.bank. Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Click the link in the show notes below to connect with us and find out more.  Chelsi LeBarre is a mother, wife, and audacious woman who strives to center joy in everything she touches. She wear many hats, but whatever mode she's in, you can bet intentional connection is at the core. Her passion is creating spaces for Black women to share joy, for women to feel empowered, for mothers to feel supported, and for all to feel welcome. Chelsi's career goals are simple: She wants to do work that directly impacts the lives of others. She wants to see people thrive in their God-given talents and help them on that journey in any way she can. Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Habakkuk. No, not the Hebrew prophet, but the OKC based orthopedic device distributor. Though clearly by the name, we do things a little differently. One of those things we have done is collaborate with local orthopedic surgeons to write multiple Bible reading plans for the YouVersion Bible app that show the integration of God’s Word with the orthopedic experience. So, if you have ever had an orthopedic surgery or just feel the day to day aches and pains of life, go to https://www.habakkuk.health/youversion to find a plan today.  At Restoration Group we teach 8 principles to leading an integrated business. In todays episode, we discuss courageous authenticity. What role does it play? What does it look like in practice? Listen to this episode and join the conversation. Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Riverbank Title. Inspired out of a personal, challenging experience attempting to close on a home for his family, owner & operator Preston Corp founded Riverbank Title to deliver a smooth and successful closing from start to finish. Riverbank’s attention to detail and concierge level service are here to make your real estate closing process as simple and seamless as possible. I have multiple upcoming closings and will be using Riverbank Title every opportunity I can. Go to www.restorationgroup.co/riverbank to find out more.   Jonathan Dodson is a husband and father to four children. He is a former banker turned Oklahoma City developer with a focus towards urban infill development and adaptive reuse. Jonathan moved to OKC upon graduating from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in finance and was one of the initial members of the Urban Land Institute of Oklahoma in 2007. In 2014 John co-founded the Pivot Project in partnership with developers Ben Sellers and David Wanzer. Jonathan is now the managing partner at Pivot Project and spends his time establishing financing for the team, raising equity, and consulting for other incremental developers.  Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Riverbank Title. Inspired out of a personal, challenging experience attempting to close on a home for his family, owner & operator Preston Corp founded Riverbank Title to deliver a smooth and successful closing from start to finish. Riverbank’s attention to detail and concierge level service are here to make your real estate closing process as simple and seamless as possible. I have multiple upcoming closings and will be using Riverbank Title every opportunity I can. Go to www.restorationgroup.co/riverbank to learn more. Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This podcast is sponsored by Corin Group, a global leader in orthopaedic implants and technology. Enabling surgeons to create a customized operative plan based on the way you move, Corin is helping patients live life beyond the limitations of joint pain. Find a surgeon near you by visiting coringroup.com/okc Download our free integrated business guide at restorationgroup.co/guide Connect with Clay online: LinkedIn An accomplished orthopedic surgeon with SSM Health Bone & Joint/OSOI, Corey Ponder, MD has completed more than 5,000 robotic-assisted joint replacements. His practice offers both surgical and non-surgical solutions for orthopedic problems, but he focuses on robotic-assisted total knee replacement, robotic-assisted total hip replacement and revision total hip and total knee replacements. An expert in this field, he is core faculty of two industry-leading robotic-assisted platforms. Dr. Ponder teaches others in his field how to leverage these technologies in order to create the best possible patient outcomes, and he is also involved in ongoing research for improvements. He is recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and is a recipient of the Top Global TiN (Titanium) Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgeon Award. His philosophy is to use the gifts God has given him to help those struggling with hip and knee arthritis and to work with each patient to tailor treatment to their unique needs.

This episode is brought to you by Restoration Group Coaching. Are you a leader of an Oklahoma City business and a Christian, and yet there isn’t a lot of connection between those two things? Did you just feel a little uncomfortable that I said that and yet want to know more? If so, we’d love to talk. We have nearly a decade experience leading an OKC based integrated business and now we want to share our hard earned lessons with you. Go to restorationgroup.co to learn more.  Over the last 10 years, we have gone on a journey of integrating our faith and business. We want to share the lessons with you and will be doing a series where we focus on 1 of the 8 principles in each episode. This week, we discuss the importance of patience as a key principle on your integration journey.  Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

This episode is brought to you by Regent Bank. Regent is an Oklahoma founded bank with a vision to show God’s love to their employees, clients & communities. As one of their clients, I have experienced this vision first hand. Our businesses have partnered with their OKC branch on multiple projects and have found their team to be responsive and their service to be exceptional. To experience this award winning customer service yourself, click the link in the show notes below or go to regent.bank Andrew Schlecht is a podcast host and producer for the Athletic NBA Show, Down to Dunk, and other various NBA shows. Andrew lives in Oklahoma City with his wife and 3 sons. Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram     

This week Clay discusses with the team the heart and vision behind rebranding the podcast from Convos with Clay to The Restoration Group Podcast. Join the conversation! Download the free Integrated Business guide at www.restorationgroup.co/guide Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get valuable insights about how to lead an integrated business.  Connect with Clay on LinkedIn  Follow Restoration Group on Instagram   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Ben Stuart is the pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries on the campus of Texas A&M. Ben and his wife, Donna, live to inspire and equip people to walk with God for a lifetime.  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Rohan Dredge has been speaking for almost two decades in both the corporate and not-for-profit arenas. Both in Australia and globally. Rohan’s presentations are characterized by high energy and high impact. As a people architect, Rohan excels at helping people see the potential and possibility of performance. Using key fundamentals Rohan helps the audience to see their maximum potential through his wit, wisdom, and insight helps to keep audiences engaged and challenged so they can see how the changes they make can attract significance, abundance and influence.  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram    

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Michael is the CEO of Speaking of Your Success. His mission is to utilize his expertise in the areas of mental health and chemical dependency counseling to improve the lives of people that suffer. Michael's message is that no matter your hurts, your mistakes, or your diagnosis you can accomplish anything and live a life beyond your wildest dreams.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram  Enjoy this episode where I was a guest on the Adoption Guide podcast:  As an adoptee who met his birthmom at the age of 30, and now as a Dad of 5 kids (1 adopted, 4 biological), Clay Steves has a very unique and personal story. After emerging from his rebellious college season, Clay lived the typical life expected by him and his family’s standards. At the age of 29, Clay was going through the motions and living the life everyone supposedly desired. By all worldly standards, Clay had it all with his successful marriage, two kids, and a favorable job that produced financial success. That is until life rattled him to his core and sent him on a transformational journey to uncover who he really is and what he is uniquely created to do. Nearly 10 years later, Clay has been married for over 15 years to his wife and they have five kiddos total – four biological and one adopted. Clay is a foster, adoption, and reunification advocate, the owner of an orthopedic device sales company, an author, and host of the Convos with Clay podcast. The Steves prioritize family dinner around the table, financial giving, hosting others in their home, and serving the local Church.

You can submit a question for a future AMA episode by emailing us at hello@claysteves.com – We look forward to you joining the conversation!  Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Dr. Bertrand is an SMU professor and expert on leadership development and coaching. A Dallas native, he has held a passion and drive for leadership, coaching, education, and sport since early on in his life, and has now made it his main objective to use that knowledge and expertise to develop and support others in rising to their greatest potential. Dr. Bertrand recently completed doctoral studies at SMU and his dissertation was awarded a 1st place prize at the annual conference of Harvard's Institute of Coaching, the premier global gathering of thought leaders concerning the nexus of executive coaching and leadership. Dr. Bertrand works with leaders at the highest levels, whether it’s executive teams or Division I head coaches and their staff. He has nearly two decades of teaching, coaching, facilitating, and leadership development experience. He also teaches and mentors young aspiring leaders in several undergraduate courses at SMU. Dr. Bertrand’s pursuit of mastery began at Baylor University where he received a BBA in Management Information Systems and an MSEd in Human Performance. Enjoy!  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Kevin P. Horath is a dynamic speaker, author of The Factor Books, and lead pastor of Hillside BethelTabernacle Church. In addition to 25 years of ministry experience, he has also worked as a healthcare human resources professional more than 30 years. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Springfield, Kevin lives in Decatur, Illinois, with his wife Kathy. They have three children, three grandchildren, two dogs, and one cat.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. I had the honor of being a guest on The Living Enneagram Podcast hosted by Callie Ammons.  Our convo was rich and I believe it will be as valuable to you as it was to me.  Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Paul has had many experiences in life, a student, a husband, a father, a grandfather and greatgrandfather. He has worked in Catholic Ministry as a youth Minister, The Director of a Children’s Camp, and a Registered Nurse. He has lived his life under the direction of his personal permanent vow of non-violence. Having retired, Paul now dedicates himself to studying, teaching, and walking together and sharing with others. Paul also hosts his own podcast titled “Our Walk Together”.

I have had the privilege of conversing with numerous, exceptional guests on this podcast, but unquestionably, beyond any shadow of a doubt, this week’s guest is my favorite. Not only is she the hottest woman I have ever seen, but she is the most beautiful, on the inside, human being, I have ever encountered. This week’s guest is my stunning wifey, Kirsten. I’m actually not even going to break down any specific elements of our convo in this introduction, but I will share the experience I went through as she shared some of her and our story. I was consistently on the verge of tears as she shared, in admiration of her courage, her patience, her grace, and her faithfulness over the years we have been together. I was overwhelmed as she reflected on all that God has brought her and me, and our family, though, and I was full of deep gratitude for a God that uses broken vessels to further His kingdom, how He gives us Beauty for Ashes. Enjoy! Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: LinkedIn Instagram    

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. My guest this week is Nikki Burdine. Nikki lives in Nashville with her husband, Justin, their miracle daughter, Andi. Nikki is originally from Kingsport, Tennessee, and attended the university of Tennessee where she met her husband. Nikki has a background in broadcasting, but also has a passion for Nashville, animals, being a mama and the Tennessee volunteers. Enjoy!

In this week's episode we are changing things up a bit. I had the honor of being a guest on the Path for Growth podcast hosted by Alex Judd.  We had an amazing convo that I hope will be valuable to you. Enjoy! Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.    

You can submit a question for a future AMA episode by emailing us at hello@claysteves.com – We look forward to you joining the conversation!  Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Amber founded SmartMetrix in 2013 out of her passion to help organizations and professionals who are ready to get more out of their data, but don’t know where to start. Amber is a Certified Tableau Professional helping companies around the world understand their data. She has published over 4,000 dashboards during her career. Amber is a mom to 3 amazing humans, a grandma (GiGi) to 1,soon to be 2, grandbabies, and has been married to her favorite person on the planet for 27 years. 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. John Jarman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served during Operation Desert Storm and holds a Master of Science in Physical Education/Athletic Administration from Ohio University. After coaching and teaching for 17 years, John transitioned to a career in the fitness industry.  John started his own company, Summit Strength & Conditioning, and was the owner and operator for seven years until the Covid-19 pandemic hit.   Now, John is the Fitness Director at Fircrest Golf Club in Washington State, where he specializes in golf-specific training. He is also continuing in his pursuit of a Master of Theology at Faith International University, and is involved in Men’s Discipleship in his local church in Tacoma, Washington.   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Jerry is a conflict resolution coach for Asian-American leaders. He started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the challenges they encounter at work, with their families, and within themselves. Prior to starting his coaching business, Jerry worked as a pharmacist and began facilitating leadership workshops in 2012. Today, Jerry offers a range of coaching services, which includes individual coaching, group workshops, and keynote presentations.   In his free time, Jerry enjoys travel, trying new restaurants, and lots and lots of salsa dancing.

You can submit a question for a future AMA episode by emailing us at hello@claysteves.com – We look forward to you joining the conversation!  Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Kevin is an architect by trade and spent over 25 years as a home and commercial builder and developer. After decades in the building industry, Kevin changed careers to join the directional leadership team for a new, growing church in Edmond, OK. Since retiring from Life.Church, Kevin now uses his experience to consult multisite churches and small businesses across the country. 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. John Mark Lawrence is, like many of you, continuing to discover what a life following Jesus can and should look like.  The adopted son of a teacher and a college professor, John Mark is passionate about healthy churches, healthy friendships, healthy emotions, and healthy debates. He is currently serving on staff at a church plant in OKC and as an employee of Telortho.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Peggy Bodde has been a corporate leader for over 25 years and has spent her entire career mentoring women in business. She recently resigned her position as a senior vice president to become a full-time writer. Peggy continues to pursue her passion for mentoring women by providing free career and leadership coaching via her foundation, Sacred Work.    

You can submit a question for a future AMA episode by emailing us at hello@claysteves.com – We look forward to you joining the conversation!  Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. And today we have a little different episode. I recently had the privilege of going back to my alma mater, Baylor university and speaking at an event at the Baylor business school. This was for the Paul J. Meyer Christian Leadership Scholarship. It was so cool to spend time with these students. They were energizing and gave me hope for the future of Christian leadership. So please enjoy this conversation with some exceptional students at Baylor university.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Matt Quade is the Director of Christian Leadership and Ethics in the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. He earned a PhD from Oklahoma State University. In addition to teaching leadership classes at Baylor, he publishes research on behavioral ethics, bottom-line mentality, amoral management, and ethical leadership. He is passionate about equipping leaders, influencing others for God's glory, and the local church. His favorite roles are husband to his best friend, Jessica, and father to his four children.  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Ben Stuart is the pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries on the campus of Texas A&M. Ben earned a master’s degree in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. Ben and his wife, Donna, live to inspire and equip people to walk with God for a lifetime.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Sharon Hughes is the author of the best-selling book, "The Girl In The Garage: 3 Steps to Letting Go Of Your Past" a faith-based book for breaking free from a lack of confidence and self-worth issues. She's the founder of Confidence Academy, the host of Called to Confidence podcast, a confidence and self-worth expert, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefer. Enjoy! 

On this month's AMA episode we will be answering questions centered around all things podcasts!  Whether you have considered starting a podcast yourself, or simply enjoy listening to this one, this episode should be fun and insightful.  Enjoy!  You can submit a question for a future AMA episode by emailing us at hello@claysteves.com – We look forward to you joining the conversation!  Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. George Kalantzis is an author, combat veteran, coach, and dad. He empowers others to overcome the toughest days of their lives at the art of tough transitions. Outside of writing, podcasting, and coaching, you can find him hiking the mountains in NH, and eating ice cream with his daughter. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Drew believes porn is a pacifier that keeps men trapped in sexual, emotional, and spiritual immaturity. Over the past 10 years, he has helped hundreds of Christian men achieve freedom from porn and heal all kinds of sexual brokenness. In 2017, he wrote and published his first book, Redeemed Sexuality. Since then, in addition to a Master's in Christian Formation from Wheaton College, he has completed certification as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (through IITAP) and additional leadership training with Jay Stringer. All of this has empowered him to bring a deeply Christ-centered and clinical perspective to helping men become "husband material."  He does this through a weekly podcast, a free private community for men, and an online course and coaching program. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Janice Hatcher Liggins is a Speaker, TV Host, Founder of A Non-Profit, and author of Journey To Your Calling. Through her writing and talks, she helps people uncover their purpose. She chronicles her journey to finding her calling in life and how the Lord helped her overcome obstacles along the way. Enjoy!  

You can submit a question for a future AMA episode by emailing us at hello@claysteves.com – We look forward to you joining the conversation!  Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. This month we answer questions about how Clay and Kirsten landed on 5 kids, combating disharmony in marriage, and how to develop healthy rhythms as a family.  Enjoy!   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Tim Koerner is a 1st-time author, 2-time Dad, and 3rd rate cook based in Lino Lakes, MN. A do-gooder at heart, he has spent fifteen years in the non-profit and community service sector(s) with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Open Door Mobile Pantry, and state government community services, currently. With an MBA focused on entrepreneurship, 'What Does A Screen Mean?' is Tim's first idea brought to life, with plans for many more books and businesses to come! Tim is supported and tolerated by his wife, Ashlee, sons Lewis and Arlo, and a host of family and friends.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Scott LaPierre is the senior pastor of Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott is a former schoolteacher and Army officer.  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Rich Lewis is an author, speaker, and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual communities and offers one-on-one coaching. Rich’s newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey To Your True Self Through Centering Prayer. He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Teaches. He has published articles for a number of organizations, including Contemplative Light, Abbey of the Arts, Contemplative Outreach, EerdWord, In Search of a New Eden, the Ordinary Mystic at Patheos, and the Contemplative Writer. ​ Rich has been a daily practitioner of centering prayer since June 1, 2014. Centering prayer has been so life-giving and life-changing that he feels compelled to share his journey with others who wish to learn more. Rich resides with his family in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about him at www.SilenceTeaches.com.  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Alan is a mental health change-maker on a mission to change the narrative around mental health and help millions of people achieve mental strong wellbeing. When you hear Alan's story, you might be surprised that he's even alive. Alan is an entrepreneur who has suffered decades of poor mental health. Starting with an abusive childhood, Alan struggled through school and life. As you'll hear, Alan's had setback after setback, including a significant back injury leaving him unable to walk and coming very close to losing his life in an earthquake. Alan has hit rock bottom multiple times and made numerous suicide attempts. But he's managed to bounce back with an incredible story of resilience and recovery from which we can all learn. Alan has now devoted his life to improving the wellbeing of millions of people around the world. A crucial part of this mission is Alan's impact business, EverYellow, who have created a fascinating mental conditioning app that is getting great results for those who use it. Alan believes that a life with much more fulfillment and joy is accessible to all of us, and it's far easier to get than we might realize. Enjoy! 

Submit your questions for future AMA episodes to @hello@claysteves.com  Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. In this month's AMA episode, we answer questions about hiring employees (especially as a start-up small business, and the new world we're navigating as a result of COVID-19 in the workplace.  Enjoy!   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Before anything else, Paul is a child of God and ambassador of Christ. He has learned that these elements of his identity supersede and shape the rest. One of the ways God has invited him to live out the call to "love God and love others" is through the "shepherding gift": providing pastoral support, creating space for conversation and community, and advocating for those that may go unseen. Functionally, he has spent the last two decades serving with various ministries and now serves full time alongside YWAM in loving his neighbors in authentic ways. He also loves to create, whether it is his podcast "Where did you see God", writings, or videos.  He loves spending time with his wife and kids, and they see their home -- which God gave them in a crazy way -- as an important piece of how they love their neighbors as a lifestyle.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Merrick Rosenberg is a personality expert and the award-winning author of Taking Flight!, The Chameleon, and Personality Wins, three books about stepping into the power of your personality. He has worked with more than half the Fortune 100 companies and as a keynote speaker and media guest, he seeks to entertain and enlighten audiences as they learn about the most interesting topic of all... themselves. Enjoy!   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. An Oklahoma native, Dr. JT Glomset is board certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship-trained in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction. He specializes in advanced non-operative and operative management of complex hip, shoulder, and knee injuries.  Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Glomset served in the U.S. Army, where he had multiple combat deployments while assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). During those deployments, he was awarded two Bronze Stars as well as the Combat Medical Badge for performing his duties as a surgeon under enemy fire. Those experiences contribute to his passion to provide excellent orthopedic care for military service members and retirees. His approach to patient care involves a relationship-centered approach, where an understanding of a patient’s goals, activity, and personality guides treatment decisions. Above all, he treats patients as if they were family. Enjoy!

Submit questions for a future AMA episode by emailing hello@claysteves.com Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. In today's episode, I turn the mic and let our listeners become the host.  I will be answering questions about the most trajectory-altering decision we made in our business, one of the decisions I most regret as a leader, and how to effectively build vision and values for your team.  Enjoy!   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Over the years, Currey has found himself doing all sorts of interesting engaging work. He has learned that whether he's pastoring a church or working at a farm, which he's doing right now, that God will use his work for His glory. Through this Currey has come to believe that only a fraction of ministry in this world is done by vocational pastors. Ministry is done by every Christ-follower, every day as they go to work and walk out their calling. Today, Currey lives out his passion through preaching, speaking, podcasting, and whatever other opportunities may come up. Enjoy!   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Simone Knego leads an ordinary life filled with extraordinary moments. As a wife, mother to six children, and a serial entrepreneur, she splits her time between her family, businesses, and personal growth. She’s realized the small choices she makes every day to do good actually have the power to inspire others. With her new book, she hopes to inspire you to embrace life’s ups and downs and realize the impact you’re making on the world. Enjoy!   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Russell Benaroya is an author and entrepreneur who began his career on Wall Street in investment banking and has since spanned multiple venture-backed healthcare start-ups and most recently, a business process outsourcing company called Stride Services. Russell received his MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA after a late 90’s Internet blitz as Director of Corporate Development for Overture Services (acquired by Yahoo). Russell has spent many years working around and with entrepreneurs as a Techstars graduate and a longtime member of EO (Entrepreneur Organization). Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. In today's episode, I turn the mic and let our listeners become the host. I will be answering questions sent in by members of our audience. The questions in this episode focus on themes of personal and spiritual growth. We also unpack different personality profile tools such as the MBTI, Enneagram, and more.  Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Trevor Williams is a man on fire for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After becoming a follower of Jesus as an adult, he has dedicated the last 15 plus years of his life serving as a pastor in the local church. He is passionate about developing young leaders and equipping the Church to be the hands and feet of Christ. Trevor is a farmer at heart and enjoys spending time on his farm with his three kids, tending to their chickens, pigs dogs, and his garden. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Dr. Joe Martin is an award-winning internationally-known speaker, author, professor, and certified "man builder" who helps men win at what matters and frustrates them most as husbands, fathers, and spiritual leaders. He's authored or co-authored more than nine books, including Man Accomplished!, Are You the Man?, and The Real Man Spiritual Leader Blueprint.   He's also the host of the #1-rated podcast for Christian Men on Apple Podcasts (with more than 1.9 million downloads), and he's interviewed more than 475 men from all over the world from company presidents to prison inmates. 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer and Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. She has been hailed by the journal Nature and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development. In addition to publishing in academic journals, she is a contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today where she writes about ‘optimizing success’. Her research is about the mindset and skillset of peak performers, including Nobel laureates, astronauts, and Olympic champions. Her book, The Success Factor, shares the stories of extremely high achievers and unlocks the path to success.    

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. On this week's AMA, I answer questions about leadership, business, and building trust in organizations.  We discuss being vulnerable first, before expecting vulnerability from others.  We also dive into the measures the leadership team at one of our companies, Habakkuk, takes for accountability and health.  Enjoy!     

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Maxwell Ivey grew up in a family of carnival owners. He started losing his vision to retinitis pigmentosa at an early age becoming legally blind by junior high school and totally blind by the time he graduated from college. He did graduate from traditional schools, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and worked in the family business until his dad’s death forced the closure of their small show. Needing something new he started helping people sell surplus rides. He had to learn so much including how to hand code HTML, recruit clients, set fees, build an email list, manage social media, and more. People were inspired by his willingness to take on difficult challenges and encouraged him to share more about being a blind entrepreneur. That led to a second site as the blind blogger, with three books out so far and a fourth due any time. He’s promoted himself through podcast interviews appearing on over 200 shows as well as public speaking where he has shared his inspiring story with local organizations and national conferences. He helps other creative entrepreneurs grow their brands through online interviews. He loves to sing, travel, and find new adventures.     

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. After recognizing early in his 20's that 'normal' isn't working Michael is committed to living an unconventional life. This has enabled him and his wife Kimberly to become debt-free in their first year of marriage and live life counter-culturally to the best of their ability. Michael is less interested in previous accomplishments and much more interested in the person he's becoming. Enjoy!

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Wes Woodhouse is a husband, father, marathon runner, and fighter pilot. He has been flying the F-15E Strike Eagle since 2016 and has nearly 500 combat hours. Currently serving as an instructor pilot in an operational test squadron, he works to bring the latest and greatest hardware and software to the F-15. For Wes, flying fighter jets is the fulfillment of his childhood dream, but that is not where his most important work gets done. He believes the battlefield of the coming decades is in the human domain, where human attention will be the most valued resource. Wes’ mission is to build up the next generation of leaders, armed to take on the dynamic challenges of the 21st Century. He runs the Vector Mastermind, a group of strong, committed men grounded in wise counsel and accountability, striving to live a life of purpose. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.    

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Rick Ornelas is an author and Positive Change Expert who teaches men and women to unlock their amazing potential to create an incredible future and change the world around them. He's the author of the best-selling book, 12 Hours of Heaven; Lessons for a Better World, and founder of I Spark Change.    Their mission is to spread positive change throughout the world by living the Golden Rule in all they do and leading by example. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.    

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you can submit a question for a future AMA episode!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.    

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Kyle is the central group leader of digital technology at Life.Church based out of Edmond, Oklahoma. He is passionate about using technology to spread the Gospel as well as equipping the global church through digital missions. Kyle and his wife Stephanie are firmly rooted in the local church and do their absolute best to equip their children to use technology as a tool in the emerging generation.   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Steve is dedicated to empowering the leader in everyone. He is an international speaker, author, and consultant to top-level executives and leaders around the world. He is a subject matter expert on personality and wiring, organizational leadership, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal communication. Steve is the co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, a global leadership consultancy. He is also co-author of the books 5 Gears and 5 Voices.  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. Laynie is passionate about communicating the Good News of Jesus and the power of His Word through teaching and writing. A few years ago, she felt the Lord nudge her to put her faith into action and start a Bible study. Suddenly, a new passion was born inside of her. That one faith step has now inspired her to not only teach, but also start writing Bible studies and devotionals which then led to starting a podcast called "Gospel on the Go," and now she hosts a yearly women's conference, and started a women's ministry called Take Heart Ministries.  Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you can submit a question for the next AMA episode!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook. In today's episode, I turn the mic and let our listeners become the host. I will be answering questions sent in by members of our audience.  Enjoy and keep the conversation going!     

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Phylicia is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and host of the Verity podcast. Her blog and shop, Every Woman a Theologian, exist to teach Christians how to know what they believe and live that out boldly. Phylicia’s writing addresses cultural questions through the lens of church history and sound biblical interpretation. Because theology touches every area of life, you’ll see content on everything from baptism to motherhood and marriage!  Enjoy! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Brian is an author, professor of biblical studies, podcaster, and a transformational coach for spiritually-minded professionals and pastors. His personal mission is to seek out, study, and embody the deepest truths about God so that he can share them compellingly, lovingly, and transformationally with others. He is the author of the book Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life, which releases today!  Enjoy! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.    

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Through speaking, consulting, coaching, and writing, Kevin helps leaders, teams, and organizations get better. His primary focus is in the collegiate athletics space and he has worked with universities such as Oklahoma State, the University of Oklahoma, Clemson, my alma batter the Baylor Bears! and many more. Kevin's most recent book ‘Keep Chopping Wood’ is a short story that highlights an ordinary approach to achieving extraordinary success. Enjoy!  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Goran has spent his entire 30+ year career in the healthcare services sector, recently as CEO of Women’s Health USA, a leading national practice management platform focused on women’s health, since 2017. In this role, he partnered with leading physicians to grow their practices and provide the best care possible to patients in cost-effective settings. Earlier this year he transitioned to the CEO role of Covenant Physician Partners based in Nashville. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.    

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast The Worthys are a couple who desire to be Jesus' hands and feet on this earth through their love for others, gifts, work, and growing generosity. From Delvon appearing on Wheel of Fortune, to their wedding being featured in the New York Times, this couple comes packed with stories that all seem to focus on how to love people more like Christ.  Enjoy! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast What does a D1 athlete, drug dealer, pastor, & founder of a coaching company have in common? You might be surprised to learn that these are all stages of life for Kyle Sullivan. It’s quite the journey and has been built upon and led to the creation of Unleash the Champ. Kyle founded Unleash the Champ to create powerful moments for people and organizations that lead to experiencing and stepping into the champion they were created to be. Enjoy! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing!  Please Rate, Review, Subscribe, and Share!  Connect with Clay online: Instagram Facebook.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Jeremie Kubicek is CEO of GiANT - the leader in Scalable People Development. Through the GiANT TV platform, GiANT has created the 100X People System, which has been called the “Netflix meets Peloton for Adult Learning.” The secret to GiANT TV is the powerful 21st century content around IQ, EQ, and Personality that scales throughout organizations with its objective language and visual tools.  Along with his CEO duties, Jeremie is a best-selling author of several books and an international speaker. He has lived in Moscow, Atlanta, and London and currently speaks to organizations around the world while working with his team to raise up 100X Leaders in every sector and city in the world. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast  Callie is a type 3 Enneagram life coach who is on a mission to help individuals live with deeper intention every single day. She believes when we live with intention, we create a life we love, but this has to start with understanding why we do what we do. Callie is the Podcast host of Living Enneagram. Her business provides coaching services and courses to help individuals apply the Enneagram to their daily life so they can show up with confidence. I can tell you that after spending 1 hour with Callie, she did that for me. You will see it through this episode as she shares her personal journey to finding the Enneagram and stories about how she has used the tool over the years, AND as she asks me questions, yes she turned the tables on me on this convo and it was awesome because she is a gifted communicator. Enjoy!   

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast  After three decades of "Full Time" marketplace presence and all that comes with it, Tom gets to work with young people and help prepare them for meaningful lives and careers. In 2015 he sold his business and began to teach college students about Professional Sales. Currently, Tom teaches at Metropolitan State University Denver in the Center for Professional Selling. He wakes up thinking about helping launch students toward big lives.  In this convo, we discuss Humble Narcissist, Crap Words, Leadership or Influence, and much more.  Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Matt was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma on November 6th, 2018. In that role, he serves as President of the Oklahoma State Senate and is a member of multiple constitutional boards and commissions. Lt. Governor Pinnell also serves as Secretary of Tourism and Branding on Governor Kevin Stitt’s cabinet. In his role as Secretary of Tourism and Branding, Pinnell oversees the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation and the state’s efforts to promote tourism, the third-largest industry in Oklahoma. Matt led the successful effort to rebrand the State of Oklahoma, a component of the overall effort to retain and recruit more jobs to the state of Oklahoma. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Rohan has been speaking for almost two decades in both the corporate and not-for-profit arenas. Both in Australia and globally. Rohan’s presentations are characterized by high energy and high impact. As a people architect, Rohan excels at helping people see the potential and possibility of performance. Using key fundamentals Rohan helps the audience to see their maximum potential through his wit, wisdom, and insight helps to keep audiences engaged and challenged so they can see how they can make the changes attract significance, abundance, and influence Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast  Katie Norris founded Fotolanthropy to share inspiring, true stories that deserve to be told. She serves as CEO and producer and has grown Fotolanthropy from a nonprofit startup to a nationally recognized film organization that has documented 20 true stories of those defying great odds. In 2013, as a rookie film producer, Katie produced the award-winning feature documentary, Travis: A Soldier’s Story, about retired United States Army Staff Sergeant and quadruple amputee, Travis Mills. In 2015, Katie produced the feature-length documentary, The Luckiest Man, sharing an unconventional narrative of Dallas businessman John Paine who has lived courageously with ALS. A graduate of Baylor University, Katie was recognized as the university’s “Young Alumna of the Year” in 2014. She has also been named a finalist of The Dallas Foundation’s “Good Works Under 40” award and named to “World Changer” and “20 on the Rise” lists. She speaks about her journey as an entrepreneur and film producer but is most thankful to serve as mom to her children Rose and Redmond.  Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Craig is an international speaker and author of Plunder Darkness. His passion to awaken fierce leaders spans multiple platforms from Executive Life and Business Coaching, International Conference Speaking, Pastoring, and Leadership Development. His life experience combined with unique communication skills translate into riveting, substantive work that inspires action, creates momentum, and produces real change. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast  Amber is a master brand strategist, a details-obsessed copywriter, and the proud momma of two high-energy toddlers. Her work at AmberWilliams.Co is dedicated to teaching savvy CEOs how to build their brands and write words that sell, without sounding like everyone else. Throughout her six years in business, Amber has created narratives for beauty and lifestyle brands like Heat Free Hair, Camille Rose, and Marie Hunter Beauty. On the coaching side of her consultancy, she helps women entrepreneurs find their voices and clarify their messages.  Her thought leadership on branding, storytelling, and copywriting has been featured in the Washington Post, Black Enterprise, the Tory Burch Foundation, and Forbes. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast  Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response, and higher education. John’s goal is to help you navigate tough decisions, improve your relationships, and believe you’re worthy of being well. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Alex founded Path for Growth out of the belief that everybody wins when a leader DECIDES to intentionally grow every single day. Through teaching, intensives, and coaching, the Path for Growth team empowers impact-driven leaders to define vision and take meaningful action. Prior to starting Path for Growth, Alex served as the Host of Dave Ramsey's nationally recognized EntreLeadership podcast. Outside of work, Alex loves endurance sports. He has finished 22 marathons and two Ironman Triathlons. More than anything, Alex loves people. He is stubbornly committed to seeing as many people as possible engage in a healthy, life-giving, sustainable path for growth. Connect with Alex: Instagram, LinkedIn  Find Path for Growth: Website, Podcast

Show notes can be found on claysteves.com/podcast Craig is the leader of Denison Ministries and author of First15, a daily devotional guiding over a million believers into a fresh experience with God’s presence every day. He writes, speaks, and he and his wife, Rachel lead worship to help believers establish a more tangible, meaningful connection with God. You can check out his work by signing up to receive First15 every morning for free, and by engaging with First15 on social media. Enjoy!  Find First15 online: Website, Instagram, Facebook, Podcast

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Dr. Bertrand is an SMU professor and expert on leadership development and coaching. A Dallas native, he has held a passion and drive for leadership, coaching, education, and sport since early on in his life, and has now made it his main objective to use that knowledge and expertise to develop and support others in rising to their greatest potential. Dr. Bertrand recently completed doctoral studies at SMU and his dissertation was awarded a 1st place prize at the annual conference of Harvard's Institute of Coaching, the premier global gathering of thought leaders concerning the nexus of executive coaching and leadership. Dr. Bertrand works with leaders at the highest levels, whether it’s executive teams or Division I head coaches and their staff. This convo rocked and activated me. We covered a broad range of topics, from a children’s book to Wimhoff breathing to cold showers to David’s personal, 3 part definition of leadership. David unpacked who in this world is more in love with the process than the result, a section that made our producer go, “WHOA…” in the background! On the activation side, out of this convo, I literally went and rearranged a portion of my schedule next week to prioritize some specific relationships.  Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at https://www.claysteves.com/podcast Ellen is a wife and a mother to 4 children, two of them adopted. She is an adoption advocate and avid book lover. To Ellen, the heroism of women who place their children for adoption leaves her in awe each day. Because of this, she started an organization in 2012, named BraveLove, to change the perception of adoption through honest, informative, and hopeful communication that conveys the heroism and bravery a birth mother displays when she places her child with a loving family through adoption. Ellen and I swim out to deep waters pretty quickly, and I admire the vulnerability and strength she shared with me, talking through the challenges of being a mom of 4 kids, 5 years old and younger, and leading a non-profit.  Ellen taught me about Ebenezer’s, and I’m sure many of you know what that is, but I did not. But I have actually been trying to apply the principle more clearly in my life since she and I had this convo. And of course, we talk about the founding and heart of BraveLove, which is an organization I have had the privilege of partnering with and supporting over the years, and I admired Ellen’s perspective of stewardship with the mission and organization of Bravelove. Even though she was the founder and one of the early leaders, she maintained humility and awareness that it was not hers, rather, it was hers to steward. Great wisdom and perspective I want to continually apply in my own life.  Enjoy!

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Steve was an NFL football player, enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Steve was a wide receiver for the expansion franchise Seattle Seahawks and spent his entire 14 seasons professional football career with the team. Upon retirement, he held several all-time receiving records and is considered one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.  After retirement from football, Steve decided to enter the political sphere. He ran for Congress and served from 1994 to 2002 in the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma. In 2002, he stepped down to run for Governor of Oklahoma, and we unpack, a little of that season and election in this conversation. Steve takes us back to the very beginning of his life, and we unpack together the impact of his father leaving him, his mom, and his siblings at a young age. We talk about some of the figures that stepped into the father role for him, and one of the most powerful parts for me was when Steve shared some of the moments later in life when he began to examine and explore those early years without a father, how that void affected him, and the impact it had on his life. I admire the courage he had to process all of that in such an open and intentional way through his life.  Additionally, he shares a specific story about reaching out to his father years later that has challenged me in some of my own story and caused me to be praying about some potential actions I need to take in my own life. I am confident many of you know Steve for his remarkable achievements on the football field, but I hope this convo helps you know the man behind the legend and equips you as you pursue your unique calling and life.

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Stephen is a songwriter, singer, and expressive worship leader, passionate about leading leaders and people into a place of joy and freedom. Stephen has served as a worship pastor for the past 15 years, and since 2012, has served as the worship pastor of All Peoples Church in San Diego, California, which is part of the Antioch International Movement of Churches. Stephen has produced 15 worship albums and trained dozens of leaders in ministry and is currently the leader of All Peoples Worship, the worship expression of the All Peoples movement. Their most recent album, entitled Live EP. Vol. 1, released in March of 2020. In this convo, we unpacked what real worship is and different types and expressions of worship, and the desire that God has to be in a relationship with each of us. Stephen unpacks his creative process on the creation and delivery of worship music. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Stephen is a songwriter, singer, and expressive worship leader, passionate about leading leaders and people into a place of joy and freedom. Stephen has served as a worship pastor for the past 15 years, and since 2012, has served as the worship pastor of All Peoples Church in San Diego, California, which is part of the Antioch International Movement of Churches. Stephen has produced 15 worship albums and trained dozens of leaders in ministry and is currently the leader of All Peoples Worship, the worship expression of the All Peoples movement. Their most recent album, entitled Live EP. Vol. 1, released in March of 2020. I can tell you this convo was full of joy and freedom. There was some Boyz 2 Men Motown Philly harmonization, absolutely not done by me!, and in this convo, we unpacked what real worship is and different types and expressions of worship, and the desire that God has to be in relationship with each of us.  At the end of a long day, this conversation left me inspired to see God, and worship God, in many areas of my life I traditionally hadn’t seen. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Jenna is a mom who works as the Founder and CEO of a political and nonprofit consulting company focused on intentional development strategies. She is incredibly nerdy in all things political, and primarily focuses her time on telling stories well and showing gratitude to key stakeholders and investors in causes for good. She cares deeply about helping others feel known and loved. A steno pad lover, she tired of the ugly generic models and created the Task Keeper notepads and task management system. She owns an urban farm with her husband, three kids [two boys and one girl], and a dog who rescued them named Nicey. This was an eye-opening convo where I was coached up and challenged to be a part of creating a different reality for moms in the workforce. We explore Jenna’s early exposure, as a child, to the political process and how that shaped her perspective of accessibility and influence, and how she desires to steward that responsibility for herself and others, and how she discerns when to leverage that influence. She walks me through her journey of being fed up with being a working mom in a world without working dads, which led her to found the Mom Who Works movement. This conversation led to actionable steps, that you and I can take, in our businesses, to create an environment for moms to thrive, and dominant, in the workforce. I want to express that I am thankful for Jenna’s courage to be a safe space for me to explore this arena, to learn, and to equip me, as a man, to be a part of the solution for all the incredible moms who work out there. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast I have had the privilege of conversing with numerous, exceptional guests on this podcast, but unquestionably, beyond any shadow of a doubt, this week’s guest is my favorite. Not only is she the hottest woman I have ever seen, but she is the most beautiful, on the inside, human being, I have ever encountered. This week’s guest is my stunning wifey, Kirsten. I’m actually not even going to break down any specific elements of our convo in this introduction, but I will share the experience I went through as she shared some of her and our story. I was consistently on the verge of tears as she shared, in admiration of her courage, her patience, her grace, and her faithfulness over the years we have been together. I was overwhelmed as she reflected on all that God has brought her and me, and our family, though, and I was full of deep gratitude for a God that uses broken vessels to further His kingdom, how He gives us Beauty for Ashes.  I know you will, but please slow down, snuggle in, and enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Todd is married to his wife Natalie and they recently celebrated 33 years of marriage together. He has spent the last 30 years serving the local church in various roles and most recently has transitioned to his own counseling practice as an LPC. His newest and most exciting role is being a grandfather. He loves to read, workout, and walk with Gracie, his golden doodle. Last fall, during the Thanksgiving holidays Todd found out that he has a terminal brain tumor. Since then he has been on a journey to inspire people to live for today since none of us are promised tomorrow. To date, he has reached 10’s of thousands of people through his blog  ’todd is living to die'. I have to tell you, I don’t know if I have ever encountered a man with more clarity and peace as to what it means to be alive. I encourage you to let Todd’s perspective, challenge your own perspective. I encourage you to let his priorities inform yours. And I implore you to let Todd’s story inspire you to live each day as if it was your last because we are none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast.  The first 12 years of Daniel’s life is one of the most remarkable stories I have ever encountered and he recently shared this journey in the autobiography titled, Everything Sad is Untrue (A True Story). Daniel was born in Iran in a wealthy and prominent Muslim family. His mother’s unexpected conversion to Christianity disrupted their comfortable life. What ensued was death threats from the secret police, his mother’s unstoppable courage and unwavering belief in life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, his mother sacrificing everything to follow Jesus, fleeing the country under the cover of darkness, leaving his father behind, spending years as a refugee seeking asylum before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his mother and sister. In this convo, we explore his perspective on being a refugee and how that framed his perspective of the United States of America. We talk about what are the “truest things about you,” and I promise the answer his 12-year-old self provides is not what you would expect! After you listen to this convo, I strongly encourage you to grab a copy of his book and give it a read. It will only illuminate and add to the value of this convo. If you, like me, often pursue the comfort of this world instead of the calling of following Jesus, his story will challenge you to your core. Enjoy!   Daniel: Facebook, Instagram, Website 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Lacie Lowry is an award-winning journalist and one of the morning anchors for News 9 in Oklahoma City. In this convo, she actually shares what career she initially pursued after college, and the unexpected path God took her onto her calling. According to Lacie, she never takes herself too seriously even though her job is pretty serious. We dive into deep waters on this topic, exploring the gravity of the role of a news reporter during the pandemic and quarantine of 2020, the toll it took on her personally, and the journey she traveled to gain some new, healthy releases to deal with and cope with the heightened level of stress. In a lighter moment, she taught me what part of the face one should focus their makeup on if you are in a rush and the camera is about to turn on!  Lacie loves sharing stories, meeting new people and likes to get outdoors as a form of therapy.  I learned a lot and I know you will too. Enjoy!

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Geoff Todd loves Jesus, his wifey, his daughters, his family, coaching up others to their fullest potential, creating meaningful content in our world, a good day of fresh powder on the slopes & the sound of a shot that's nothing but net.  In 1998 Geoff (GT) helped found Oklahoma City K-Life as their first Chapter Director and is now on the K-Life National HQ Team as the Regional Director for Texas. He also serves as the Director of Kanakuk’s K-Kauai Family Kamp. As you will hear in this convo, GT has a natural gift with weaving words and creating sticky phrases, but I really enjoyed learning the humble posture and intentional process he goes through to prepare his heart and mind to create effective and lasting content. Geoff has had a generational Kingdom impact on thousands of kids and families over the decades through his joy and intentionality. I have a deep mahalo for the leader and man Geoff is in this world, and I believe the wisdom he shares in this convo can have that effect on you too. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Krista Kotrla works with organizations to be more effective, less dysfunctional, and their employees to be fulfilled and less miserable.  In this convo, Krista unpacks some of her personal story and where this passion comes from. She shares how a personal health scare, in hindsight, was such a blessing. This caused her to re-evaluate her priorities and taught her that her work is her ministry. As a principal consultant of The Table Group, Krista has been recognized for her down-to-earth ability to inspire transformation, results, and team cohesion. Krista works regularly with leaders to quickly and effectively apply the concepts captured in all of Pat Lencioni's books. Enjoy!

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast  Kay Gackle is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist both in the state of Oklahoma and Florida. She has additional training in EMDR for trauma work, Gottman method for marriages, and SYMBIS for premarital counseling.  Kay has a passion to see people find freedom and get healing from past trauma.  Her passions also include helping parents by partnering and equipping them with learning tools that can help them effectively raise their children.  One highlight in this convo for me was learning about how joy and sorrow come from the same place in our brains, and our ability to deeply experience these emotions are inversely proportional to each other. I am a vocal proponent of professional counseling. It has helped me heal and equipped me along my journey, and the wisdom Kay shares in this convo only reinforces my belief in the benefit of having a healthy, thoughtful, centered counselor in one's life. Enjoy!  Kay: Facebook, Instagram Numb: Website, Instagram  Counseling Resource: www.tlccok.com

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast  Richard Milligan is the president of 4C Recruiting and innovator of the Recruiting Made Simple coaching program. As a former leader inside the mortgage industry, Richard has built more than 20 teams as a Recruiting Leader. He lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he runs a speaking, coaching, consulting, and recruiting strategist business under the brand 4C Recruiting. As an accomplished speaker, author, strategist, and executive coach Richard consistently invests in 1-on-1 executive coaching time virtually with leaders throughout the United States helping them understand how to become the best recruiting leader possible. Richard and I explore the power of having clearly set vision and values as a leader, building personal systems to offset our natural weaknesses, and a healthy rhythm of failure. Richard’s leadership in the recruiting world and, more importantly, with his family, challenged me to ensure my value systems permeate all aspects of my life and I am inviting my children to live those values in action. Enjoy! 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast This week’s guest is Will Coleman. Will is a follower of Christ, husband to his amazing wife Davina, father of three awesome daughters he calls the Thrillettes, and pastor of Chazown Church (formerly known as Word of Faith Church) in St. Louis, MO. His life mission is Romans 15:2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. In this convo, we dive into the racial tensions that have been going on in our country over the last couple of years, and even beyond that. Will shares some of his own personal story of the racial profiling and challenges that he had as a young man. As well as the intentionality that his parents had and how they raised him to equip him to see the differences in how God made each of us.  We also dive into taking big steps of faith, what that looks like, and how sometimes when we take these bold steps, what comes in the immediate aftermath, isn't what we imagined.  Enjoy!  Will: Facebook, Instagram 

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Jared played quarterback for Florida Atlantic University in the early 2000s and is now a member of their Hall of Fame. After college, he was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played professional football for their NFL Europe team before returning to coaching. After spending 6 years coaching at his alma mater, Jared made a career shift into the Orthopedics field. He now leads a thriving team of field reps at the medical device distributor, Habakkuk, based out of Oklahoma City.  In this episode, Jared shares the story that taught him to expect the unexpected, his perspective on whether to apply the same leadership approach to all of your team members and how to thrive when you have a disruption in life and are waiting for the next season to begin. Jared's enthusiasm and charisma can brighten anyone's day and he certainly did that for me during this conversation. Enjoy!  Jared: Facebook, LinkedIn  

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast Chad got his career started as a real estate developer in the early 2000’s and grew a successful business by the time he was in his late 20’s. From there, he answered the call to go into full-time ministry and was a pastor at one of the largest churches in America for 12 years. Most recently, Chad has started using his unique ability to identify value in people and works with leaders and their teams to help people unlock their God-given potential. I left this conversation energized and encouraged. Chad shares a foundational story that led to his passion for seeing potential where others may not. A story that includes spending nearly every last dime to his name to purchase some church pews. We also explore the definition of success, how to lead when you're not in charge, and three powerful questions to ask yourself at the end of every day. I hope you get as much out of this convo as I did. Enjoy! Chad: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast This week our guest is Elizabeth Pishny. Elizabeth identifies as a bridge-builder between the private sector, government, and philanthropy. She worked at Facebook as a team lead until 2019 when she went on to pursue her master's in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School. Pre-COVID, Elizabeth loved to travel the world and looks forward to doing that again soon!  In this convo, Elizabeth shares about the contrast in her childhood of it being normal to work cattle during the day and attend black-tie affairs at night, and how this paradoxical experience equipped her to empathize with a diverse range of opinions and know everyone has a story to tell. During our time, we quote Mother Theresa and Condoleezza Rice, and travel from Singapore to Austin to Boston, exploring business as a force for positive impact, the definition of excellence, and trusting God in the winter. I left the conversation encouraged to engage others who are passionate about the same missions I am and do what I can to intentionally set those individuals up to win in their efforts. Enjoy!  Elizabeth: Facebook, LinkedIn

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast This week, my guest is Grant Humphreys. Grant is a follower of Jesus, husband to his wife, Jen, and dad to 5 awesome kids. He is the president of Humphreys Capital as well as the Town Founder of Carlton Landing. In spite of all his accomplishments to date, Grant believes that his best days are still ahead of him. In this convo, Grant shares the incredible backstory that led him to bid, and eventually win, an eBay auction for the iconic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel. We also unpack what you can expect if you take bold steps for God’s Kingdom, what role our posture toward God’s Lordship in our life has on discerning the difference between opportunities and distractions, and the generational impact that “faithfulness in small moments” can have. I was convicted, challenged, and resolved at the end of this conversation, and I hope it does the same for you. Enjoy! 

Welcome to the first episode of Convos with Clay! I am thrilled to introduce you to our first guest, Kevin Penry. You can find show notes and links to items discussed at claysteves.com/podcast  Kevin is an architect by trade and spent over 25 years as a home and commercial builder and developer. After decades in the building industry, Kevin took a big leap and changed careers to join the directional leadership team for a new, growing church in Edmond, OK. During Kevin’s 17 years on staff at Life.Church, they saw weekend attendance grow from 800 – to over 80,000 with over 30 locations in 10 different states. Since retiring from Life.Church, Kevin now uses his experience to consult multisite churches and small businesses across the country.   Our conversation ranges from the Silverback gorillas in Africa to the constant companion of self-awareness to the danger of needing respect from others. I have no doubt his wisdom will make an impact on your life as well. Enjoy! 

In the new podcast, Convos with Clay, we explore life and the choices in between. Join us each Tuesday for a new episode with a different guest as we embark on this conversation together.