Why Adversity IS The Path To Success with Joshua Dean Church | 87

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 87Guesting Joshua Dean ChurchBorn with a collapsed lung and told he’d never be an athlete, Joshua Dean Church defied the odds—completing an Ironman and sending the finish line photo to the doctor who once doubted him. A Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Josh built a $20M company in three years, only to shut it down when it no longer aligned with his purpose.In this deep, soulful, and fiercely honest episode, Josh shares: • How adversity isn’t in the way—it becomes the way • Why leading others starts with leading yourself • The 5 pillars of modern leadership • His journey from black sheep to heart-centered leader • The dance between faith, intuition, and ambition • What “living what you rap about” really meansWe talk journaling, mental toughness, spiritual growth, and how to find the next step when you feel completely lost.Chapters:00:00 Embracing Pain and Adversity03:55 The Journey of Intuition and Inner Guidance06:48 Navigating Business Failure and Growth09:47 Lessons from Failure and Leadership Development12:46 The Shift in Podcast Focus: Leadership15:41 The Importance of Historical Leaders19:18 Defining Modern Leadership22:16 The Dance of Surrender and Action36:55 The Power of Gratitude and Ambition42:55 Finding Balance: The Middle Path49:17 Navigating Misalignment and Seeking Clarity📍 This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Listen closely.Find Josh:Website: https://www.joshuadeanchurch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuadeanchurch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshchurchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshuadeanchurchThe Way You Lead Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-you-lead/id1475360470📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/r1N4agSN0k0Subscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.