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Joe Daly is the founder of Daly Goods, a custom Leather goods company based in Waco, Texas. He is from Minnesota, met his wife in Missouri, and now proudly calls Texas home.He loves helping people give a good gift, and he is doing his imperfect best to leverage his life and his company to spread the message of biblical generosity.He has been married for 13 years and has two boys. When he’s not working, he’s probably sipping single origin coffee, reading a book, or traveling with his family.DALY GOODSCODE: CWMChasing What Matters Instagram 

Mario serves as President of Holt Lunsford Commercial, where he works alongside Founder and Executive Chairman, Holt Lunsford to lead the firm across all service lines and markets. He helps oversee a team responsible for leasing and managing approximately 100 million square feet of commercial real estate across Texas.Before joining HLC, Mario served as President or CEO of multiple organizations for more than a decade and held roles with Transwestern, The Staubach Company, and CBRE. His experience spans leasing, development, investment, and tenant representation across both office and industrial sectorsBeyond his professional work, Mario has led several nonprofit organizations with global impact and continues to serve on multiple boards. But more importantly, Mario is a husband to Lynelle, a father of seven, and a grandfather to fifteen — roles he would tell you matter most.Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Cory Carlson is an entrepreneur, executive coach, speaker, and author who helps leaders win at both work and home. Drawing from 20 years in corporate America, where he rose to the executive level, Cory knows firsthand the pressures and challenges leaders face: burnout, strained relationships, and the pull between professional success and personal fulfillment.​After experiencing the life-changing impact of leadership coaching himself, Cory left corporate life to help others lead with greater purpose and balance.Since then, he has spoken to thousands and coached over 220 corporate leaders, inspiring and equipping them to bring their best selves to both the boardroom and the living room.​Cory is the author of two best-selling books,Win at Home First, named by Forbes as  ‘7 Books Everyone On Your Team Should Read’, and Rise and Go, a practical guide to getting back up quicker after life’s challenges. ​​He also hosts the Win at Home First podcast, ranked in the top 1.5% globally, and co-founded RISE, a nationwide community of 100+ male business leaders committed to excelling at work and home.Cory Carlson Cory's BooksChasing What Matters Instagram 

Wright Bates, Jr., M.D, M.B.A. was born in Boston, Massachusetts but spent the majority of his childhood in Huntsville, Alabama.  Wright received a B.S. in biology from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, M.D. from the University of AlabamaSchool of Medicine, OB/GYN residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.In addition, while studying in Boston, Dr. Bates obtained acertificate in Healthcare Leadership from Harvard’s T.H.ChanSchool of Public Health - and an MBA with healthcare focusfrom University of Massachusetts. While in college, Wright was elected to the Student Government Association and was a 3 year starter as well asCollege Athletic All Conference football player. As a Health Professions Scholarship awardee, Dr. Bates entered the US Air Force and was a decorated officer. Dr. Bates is currently the Grimes Endowed Chair at BaylorScott & White Health Temple’s Department of OBGYN andthe physician lead for the system wide, Perinatal andGynecology Coordinating Council.He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for BaylorCollege of Medicine and the Department Chair for theDepartment of OB/GYN. Dr. Bates is a board-certified OB/GYN specialist and asubspeclialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.  When Dr. Bates is not practicing medicine or involved in a leadership role – he enjoys traveling with family & friends and outdoor activities especially walks with his dog, Pip, and caring for his herd of dwarf goats.Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Gracie has been faithfully serving with Samaritan’s Purse for over a decade and currently leads as the Director of the Strategic Partnerships & Promotions team for Operation Christmas Child. In this role, she oversees the development of impactful, mutually enriching ministry partnerships.In addition to her work with Samaritan’s Purse, Gracie enjoys speaking at local and national events, and is the founder of The Gathering, a non-profit organization dedicated to hosting bi-annual events for women and worship nights for the local community. These gatherings are designed to unite the body of Christ and inspire individuals to live out their faith more deeply and boldly. Gracie and her husband, Sean—who also serves at Samaritan’s Purse—have been married for 20 years. Together, they cherish time with their many nieces and nephews and share a love for outdoor adventure, including snowboarding, hiking, and rock climbing.Operation Christmas ChildChasing What Matters Instagram 

Scott Wiggins has been leading organizations and staff for nearly 40 years.  As a general officer in the United States Air Force, he commanded elements ranging in size from 10 to 3,000 personnel and budgetary resources of over $4 billion dollars.  He flew multiple airplanes in the Air Force amassing over 6,000 flight hours including 900 hours in combat.  Additionally, he held special duty assignments with Air Force One and as the commandant of the Air Force’s Officer Training School.  Following his 27-year military career, he served as an executive at one of the 30 largest churches in the country for 12 years overseeing a staff of 170 in five different locations. Currently, is an executive coach with the Conducere Group who provides executive and staff consulting and mentoring. His book, “Leadership Under Fire: Developing Courageous Leaders for the Church” will be released by 1106 Design in March.  He and his wife Jenna, have been married for 39 years and now live in Birmingham, Alabama.Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guest today is Lyle Wells. Lyle is the president of Integrus Leadership, a published author, and an in-demand speaker and preacher. Lyle is a trusted advisor and chief encourager that ignites disciple-makers.  He’s spent decades transforming athletic programs, serving as a leader in higher education, and coaching leaders on sharpening their leadership skills. Lyle and his wife Ronda live in College Station.  They have two grown children. He also serves as the Senior Pastor of First Franklin  - and enjoys a cold Dr. Pepper, a greasy burger and sizzling fajitas – along with a round of golf!Integrus Leadership Easy to Follow Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guest today is Chris Johnson.If you caught the first episode, you will remember that Chris is the owner and founder of Living Waters Fly Fishing, a fly shop and guide service based out of Round Rock, Texas. He has guided the Texas Hill Country for nearly two decades and has fly-fished the heart of the Lone Star State for over 25 years. In addition to guiding in his home state of Texas, Chris has been a licensed fly-fishing guide in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Alaska. Chris is happily married to his wife Emily and together they enjoy fly fishing the world and raising their children in the sport.Living Waters Fly ShopChasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guest today is Chris Johnson.Chris is the owner and founder of Living Waters Fly Fishing, a fly shop and guide service based out of Round Rock, Texas. He has guided the Texas Hill Country for nearly two decades and has fly-fished the heart of the Lone Star State for over 25 years. In addition to guiding in his home state of Texas, Chris has been a licensed fly-fishing guide in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Alaska. Chris is happily married to his wife Emily and together they enjoy fly fishing the world and raising their children in the sport.Living Waters fly FishingChasing What Matters Instagram 

Greg Hubert serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Brookwood Community, where he leads the organization's vision to change the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Greg has worked across healthcare, nonprofit, and ministry sectors, including serving as a pastor and holding senior positions at Joni and Friends and Edwards Lifesciences.  He earned his B.A. from Biola University and Master of Divinity from The Master's Seminary.Greg and his wife, Gina, are parents to three adult sons on the autism spectrum, giving them a deeply personal understanding of disability advocacy. His leadership approach reflects a lifelong commitment to serving God, family, and community while recognizing the God-given potential in every individual.Brookwood Community Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Nate Hilgenkamp graduated from Baylor University in 2016 with a B.A. in Religion.  He then went on to graduate from Truett Theological Seminary in 2018 with a Masters of Divinity. Nate is currently part of the Teaching and Preaching Staff at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas – where he also works with the young adult ministry. He is also the host of the Becoming Something Podcast which reaches thousands of young adults weekly. Nate is married to Adalee and they have three precious daughters – Jacie, Callie, and Annie.  Becoming Something PodcastHarris Creek Podcast Chasing What Matters Instagram 

We are replaying one of our favorite episodes! Enjoy! This week as we reflect back on the 19th anniversary of 9/11, we sit down with Dr. Nathan Harness who had first hand experience in Tower 2 on that day. You will not want to miss this interview!Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Jeff Voncannon is the Founder and Principal of Redman Management Company, leading over $500 million in energy investments with returns exceeding 30% IRR across 31 transactions. He built and sold multiple energy platforms, including Redman Energy and F250, LLC (with GSO Blackstone), and led turnarounds at Prize Petroleum, Patara Oil & Gas, and most recently, Scandrill, Inc., where he served as Board Chair & CEO and repositioned the company for growth in just 13 months.A graduate of Texas A&M Petroleum Engineering and a member of its Academy of Distinguished Graduates, Jeff also serves on boards including First Liberty Institute, Scandrill, and Texas A&M’s Mays Innovation Research Center. He is President of Circle J Meat, LLC, and an active member of TIPRO, IPAA, and the Houston Producers’ Forum.Jeff and his wife Lynne live in Houston and are proud parents of four grown children.Circle J MeatChasing What Matters Instagram 

In today's episode Jacob talks about recently airing on the hit TV show, Shark Tank! Dig World NationChasing What Matters Instagram 

Joel served as CEO of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. He stepped in when SeaWorld was mired in a brand crisis and reset its vision and culture which improved attendance, employee engagement, customer trust, and profitability. For over a decade, he was the CEO of Herschend Enterprises, which managed over 20 entertainment properties including internationally respected brands such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park. Prior to joining Herschend Enterprises, Joel spent 20 years in the auto industry and served as CEO of Saab Automobile during Saab’s U.S. turn around. He also led an Amazon start-up that introduced car sales to the internet. Currently a Thought Leader for John Maxwell Leadership, Joel mentors, consults, and speaks on LoveWorks and the leadership lessons drawn from his career. For over 20 years, he has been the Chairman of Orange, a non-profit dedicated to the development and distribution of youth curriculum and leadership training to over 9,000 churches in 40+ countries. He has also served on the National Advisory Board of Salvation Army for over 10 years. Joel received an M.B.A. with honors from Harvard Business School and a B.S. from Albion College where he was valedictorian, an Academic All-American football player, and a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist. He and his wife Shannon reside in Naples, Florida.JoelManby.comLove Works Book Chasing What Matters Instagram 

With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, including senior roles at Simeio, Trustwave and IBM, Chris Schueler brings a wealth of expertise in Go-to-Market, operations, and product development. His background includes 12 years in U.S. Army Information Operations Commands, where he notably built the first security operations center for the Army, and in the private sector has taken three companies into analyst leading positions in the MSSP, MDR, and Identity space. CyderesChasing What Matters Instagram 

Chris Carneal is the Founder and CEO of Booster, the #1 school fundraising company in America. Since 2002, Booster has raised over 1.3 billion dollars. As the son of an educator, Chris created Booster to help schools flourish. Booster profits schools more than ever, impacts students through fitness and character programming, and saves teachers and administrators valuable time so they can focus on their highest calling—teaching. Today, 900 team members serve over 7,000 schools in all 50 states.Chris believes Booster’s distinctive is its remarkable culture defined by Booster’s six virtues: Gratitude, Wisdom, Care, Courage, Grit, and Celebration.Chris and his bride of 22 years, Lyndie, have four incredible kids, ages 11, 13, 16, and 19. Chris greatly enjoys coaching his sons’ baseball teams and is a huge Atlanta Braves fan, having played college baseball at Samford University in Birmingham, AL, where he and Lyndie both graduated.Chris CarnealBoosterChasing What Matters Instagram 

When Stu Crum’s college football heroics put him on the national radar as a model student-athlete, the expectations for a bright future could not have predicted his soaring ascent in business. Tagged as a winner with a natural gift for leadership, Crum made his name internationally in key positions with Texaco, Shell Oil, Jiffy Lube, and Bridgestone, wrangling deals with the likes of activist investor Carl Icahn and other heavy hitters.Yet beneath the surface lay a deeper man. While still at Tulsa University, Crum devoted his life to his faith and embraced servant leadership as his game plan for ultimate success in business, family, faith and fun. Despite personal setbacks and injury-laden stints with the NFL and USFL, Crum blossomed at every turn by developing a simple, dynamic playbook that put his every aspiration within reach. He calls it intentional living.Aim for the UprightsStu Crum Website Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Mark Miller is a Wall Street Journal and international best-selling author, communicator, and the former Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. Mark’s leadership journey at Chick-fil-A spanned 45 years beginning as an hourly team member in a local restaurant, and during his tenure the company grew from seventy-five restaurants to over 2,700 locations with annual sales exceeding $19 billion. Today, Mark serves as the Co-Founder of Lead Every Day. Married to Donna, his high school sweetheart of forty years, they have two sons, Justin and David, a daughter-in-law Lindsay, and three amazing grandchildren Addie, Logan, and Finn. Mark MillerText: Besmart To: 66866Mark's Cell: 678-612-8441Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Dr. Ryan Rush grew up in Central Texas and after serving as senior pastor in Austin for a decade, Ryan and Lana were called to Kingsland as Senior Pastor in the spring of 2014. Throughout his ministry, Ryan has sensed a special burden to see homes transformed. He has hosted numerous radio and television programs on the subject of family life.  He has authored three books. Home on Time: Life Management by the Book, Walls: Why Everybody's Stuck (and Nobody Has to Be), and Restore the Table.Ryan and his wife Lana have been married since 1991 and have three daughters: Ryley, Reagan, and Lily. Lily’s unique cognitive and physical challenges have allowed the Rush Family new opportunities to depend on the Lord, and to witness glorious answers to prayer. Dr. Rush serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Doctor of Ministry program at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and holds a PhD in Christian Leadership from Dallas Baptist University.  Ryan Rush BooksKingsland Baptist Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Janice Walker joined Advocate Health in 2024 as Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer – Southeast Region of Advocate Health. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership for all nursing and other designated patient care functions and services for Atrium Health, which comprises the entirety of Advocate Health’s Southeast Region. Janice leads more than 18,000 nurses at Atrium Health’s 40 hospitals and hundreds of care locations throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.She has 25 years of experience in health care with progressive leadership roles as a Chief Nursing Officer and a Chief Operating Officer in for-profit and not-for-profit health care entities. Her previous experience includes more than 13 years at Baylor Scott & White Health (BSW), and that is where I first met Janice.  At BS&W she oversaw nursing, pharmacy, lab, radiology and Joint Commission/CMS accreditation/certification.Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Dr. Wes Saade is an accomplished speaker and writer on leadership and personal development. He believes in the power of connecting with people on a personal level in order to encourage them to pursue their own dreams as well as inspire them to work collectively to accomplish large visions as a team. Dr. Saade is a Certified Trainer with world-renowned leadership expert, Dr. John C. Maxwell. He is also a board certified family physician with clinics in the Fort Worth, Texas area.Wes MD Leadership Blog/WebsiteChasing What Matters Instagram 

Jimmy Dorrell is Co-founder and President Emeritus of Mission Waco Mission World. After graduating from seminary in 1978, he and his wife Janet traveled the world to work among the poor. They then planted roots in North Waco, where they began their call to incarnational ministry: to live among the poor and help bring “good news” through relationships and empowerment opportunities. Dorrell’s passion for the poor and mobilizing the middle-class to become involved in the lives of the poor became the strategy for Mission Waco Mission World that continues today. Dorrell has served as pastor of Church Under the Bridge since 1992 while also teaching classes at Baylor University and Truett Seminary in Waco. Mission Waco :: Mission World Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Dominique Glanville is the Owner & CEO of Heights Strategic Marketing, celebrating 5 years in business. They are based in Dallas-Ft Worth, with a hybrid virtual team in 2 other states. She's been married to Dan for thirteen years, and they have 3 very active kids, two boys ages 6 and 8 and a little 2-year-old girl. She's a Storybrand Certified Guide and marketing consultant. Heights Strategic Marketing Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guest today is Sharon Birkman. As the daughter of company founder and influential industrial-organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman, Sharon cultivated her deep expertise in human perception and organizational behavior through her lifelong interest in The Birkman Method.Sharon has been recognized with a multitude of awards, including EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year, the Women President’s Organization’s Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award, National Best and Brightest Places to Work For, and the Houston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award.In addition to her responsibilities at Birkman, Sharon volunteers her services as a Board Member of Houston Public Media, Goodwill Industries of Houston, and a long-time Board member for ESCAPE Family Resource Center. Sharon co-authored the book “The Birkman Method: Your Personality at Work” and authored the book “Creatures of Contact” by ForbesBooks.Birkman International is an industry-leading behavioral and occupational assessment company founded by innovative organizational psychologist Dr. Roger W. Birkman in 1951.The Birkman Method remains a preferred instrument to better understand interpersonal dynamics through positive psychology. It is used widely in the fields of career and life coaching, leadership development, human resources management, and organizational design today.Sharon Birkman - [email protected] What Matters Instagram 

Jon Kidwell is the founder and leader of Leadwell, a leadership development company on a mission to equip and empower leaders so they can succeed at their life's mission. We support leaders and their organizations through coaching, training, team building, and speaking.During his tenure as VP of Innovation and Operations for a global nonprofit in Houston, TX he worked with companies such as Apple, Nike, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Pfizer, the University of Houston, and the YMCA of the USA. Additionally, he serves as an Org. Leadership M.A. Adj. Professor for the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine.  He has written a new book titled “Redefine Your Servant Leadership” and he is with us today to discuss this topic. Redefine Your Servant LeadershipChasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guest today is Mark Appel. Mark has a list of great accomplishments: - Stanford engineering grad- 2013 Astros #1 overall pick- 2015 MLB Futures Games- 2022 MLB Debut with Phillies- Current entrepreneurOn this episode we talk about the ups and downs of major league baseball, injuries and what the Lord is doing next in Mark's life. Bumpy Pickle Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guest today is Blake Burleson – Dr. Burleson is an Associate Dean at Baylor University, an ordained minister and he teaches World Religion – along with a number of other classes at Baylor. Waco Trib Article Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Ryan Krueger is the Founder of Freedom Day Solutions based in Houston, TX.Freedom Day SolutionsMailbox Money Podcast Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guest today is Joe Fowler. Joe was raised in Wichita Falls, TX and graduated from Texas A&M University. He cofounded of Stress Engineering in 1972 and became President in 1984. In his 31 years as president, he oversaw the growth of Stress to a major consulting firm solving difficult technical problems for over 800 customers. Joe is passionate about helping young entrepreneurs and we are honored to have him on the show today. Harvest of Riches Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Dr. Rickey Frierson has spent the last 15 years presenting internationally and domestically on issues of social justice, diversity and inclusion, and underrepresented student success within higher education. Dr. Frierson’s research interest focuses on institutional accountability and effectiveness in minority success and completion at predominantly white, public institutions. Rickey takes pride in assisting administrators, educators and institutions in examining proactive strategies to create efficient and fruitful educational experiences for their diverse students, staff, and faculty. He has published articles, submitted book reviews, and has written book contributions that all stem around efficiencies of education.He is currently Asst. Dean at Colorado State University.Dr. Rickey Frierson Chasing What Matters Instagram 

The Honorable “Bill” Flores is an entrepreneur, business visionary, and public policy leader. In early 2021, he transitioned from public service to reengage in the private sector through board membership, as well as to invest more time with family and community activities. For 10 years, Congressman Flores served in the US House of Representatives from 2011 and 2021 – serving on a number of high-level committees.Bill currently serves as Independent Director and Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).Bill has a BBA with Honors in Accounting from Texas A&M University in College Station and an MBA from Houston Christian University. He is also licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas and as a FAA Instrument-Rated Pilot. Bill is a proud ninth-generation. He is married to Gina; they have two adult sons, Will and John; and four wonderful grandchildren. Gina and Bill reside in Bryan, Texas.Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D. is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional, and organizational growth. She has been quoted/featured in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Huffington Post, Modern Luxury, and other media outlets, due to an extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, philanthropy, partnership development, training, and education. She is the CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC providing DEI, leadership training, community engagement strategies and philanthropic/partnership guidance for institutions and the CEO of R2 Foundation (Restoration and Reconciliation Foundation) providing support for Black led nonprofits.  She is an author of 4 books and a fellow podcaster.She serves on a number of Boards as we will learn in our time together today. Also, Froswa  is currently an adjunct professor at Tulane University.Froswa Booker-Drew BooksChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Byron and Carla Weathersbee co-founded Legacy Family Ministries in 1995 and have authored several books and study guides.  Each year they disciple couples who are engaged - as well as speak at various universities and churches. They have three grown children and two grandchildren.Legacy Family Ministries Chasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guest today is Randy Drew. Randy Drew’s life reveals an entrepreneurial and competitive spirit with a head for solving problems and a heart for serving others.NASCAR SpeedparkChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

In this episode, Jacob and Melissa are interviewed on the Abel Speaks - Life Upside Down podcast. This is part one of a two part episode. Life Upside Down PodcastChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Bill Hendricks is President of The Giftedness Center, which grew out of a consulting practice he founded in 1985. For the last twenty years, he has been helping people make critical life and career decisions based on their giftedness. He is the author or coauthor of twenty-two books and a number of other publications. In addition to his practice at The Giftedness Center, Bill serves as the Executive Director for Christian Leadership at The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary. Bill is the proud father of three grown daughters by his late wife Nancy, and is married to Lynn Turpin Hendricks.The Giftedness CenterBill HendricksChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Arshay Cooper is a Rower, Benjamin Franklin award-winning author, theprotagonist of the critically acclaimed film “A Most Beautiful Thing,” a Golden Oar recipient for his contributions to the sport of rowing, motivational speaker, and activist, particularly around issues of accessibility for low-income familiesArshay CooperChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Returning guest!! Our guest today is Sam Acho. Sam is an NFL player, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. He speaks widely at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and is the cohost of The Home Team Podcast. The founder and president of Athletes for Justice, he is a vice president of the NFL players association and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.Change Starts With YouLet The World See YouSam AchoChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Season 1 replay! Katherine & Jay Wolf are communicators and advocates. They leverage their redemptive story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Engaging both faith-based and secular communities, they seek to bridge the gap between those disabled on the outside and those disabled on the inside with the hope that Jesus brings healing to the deepest pains we all carry. They currently reside in Atlanta with their two sons, James and John.Hope Heals InstagramHope Heals WebsiteHope Heals CampHope Heals BookSuffer Strong BookChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Instagram 

Jimmy Needham is a singer/songwriter and speaker with more than seven studio albums. He serves as worship and teaching pastor at Stonegate Church in Midlothian, Texas. Jimmy and his wife Kelly have two daughters and three sonsJimmy NeedhamJimmy Needham Instagram Clearly PodcastChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Instagram 

Chris Harper loves his wife, four children, books, basketball, movies, and 90’s hip-hop. King Jesus is his Savior, and Andrew (Peter’s brother) is his hero. Chris believes that Jordan is better than Lebron, and nothing beats Nashville hot chicken.Chris holds a Master’s Degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is currently finishing his Doctorate at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary SWBTS. Chris’ academic pursuits center on the “father as chief priest of his home.” Chris is convinced that the most critical need of the church today is men, bold men, men willing to lead their homes and serve the church.Recently, Chris has lent his creative talents to a myriad of groups through 252EDU, his Dallas-based consulting firm. Chris has been at the forefront of engaging culture for Christ in a winsome way; he believes hospitality is the new evangelism and that art, music, community, and commerce are the most powerful mediums for gospel witness. BetterManChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Instagram 

In this episode, Jacob sits down on the Mays MaterCast Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. Mays MaterCastChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Benjamin Wills is the Founder and Head of School of Peace Preparatory Academy, a Christ-centered, independent, community school. Located in English Avenue, the heart of one of Atlanta’s most under-resourced communities, Peace Prep exists to educate whole children, support whole families, and provide growth and change opportunities for whole communities. He has a life-mission of following Jesus in advocating for those who have been marginalized to experience human flourishing, particularly children and families. He currently serves on the board of The Atlanta Mission, The Good Samaritan Health Center, and OaksATL Community Development and has served on a variety of visioning teams on the westside of Atlanta over the last several years. In addition to community advocacy work, he is an ordained Priest serving in the diocese Churches for the Sake of Others.  He and his wife embody their vision as they stand in the gap of advocating for children by opening their home as foster and adoptive parents. They currently live in English Avenue with their 5 children. OaksATLChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Instagram 

In this episode we celebrate our 100th episode! We take a few minutes to give you a few updates on our life over the past 2.5 years and then we dive into some memorable moments from the last 99 episodes! Thank you for all the support along the way! We are excited to see what is ahead!Chasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Instagram 

In this episode we re-air an interview that Glenn had with the Denver Medical Study Group a few months ago. We hope you enjoy! Chasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters WebsiteDenver Medical Study Group PodcastChasing What Matters Instagram 

Tracy Schmidt has over 40 years’ experience in investment management, logistics, finance, operations and administration, including 24 years with Federal Express, headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., and 14 years at CNL Financial Group in Orlando, Fla. Currently, Tracy is the founder of Morning Star Advisory, LLC where today he provides advisory and consulting services to multi-generational families and companies primarily in the logistics and supply chain space. He is also experienced in the following business sectors: distribution, transportation, banking and financial services, investment/asset/fund management and real estate. He and his wife Jerry live in Katy, TX Chasing What Matters WebsiteChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guests today is David and Erin Leaverton. Over the course of 2018, the Leavertons took their three children on a state-hopping tour of the less-than-United States, creating a project called Undivided Nation. In the process, they became part of the documentary The Reunited States, exploring how they could be more open to others, to hear their stories and understand. In the process, the Leavertons have learned quite a bit about the country – and themselves.The Reunited StatesErin LeavertonChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Website Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Our guests today is Geoff Brenner. Geoff is the Chief Executive Officer of Triumph Business Capital. Prior to joining Triumph Business Capital in 2019, he spent 20+ years in the healthcare industry. He built a portfolio of healthcare services companies spanning revenue cycle, supply chain, insurance and performance improvement consulting. He led the enterprise to best-in-class financial performance amid significant industry disruption. Geoff has served on more than 10 domestic and international boards and holds multiple insurance and financial securities licenses. He has also completed several unorthodox leadership programs – which we will hear about later in the podcast. Geoff and his wife Emily have two sons and they live in Dallas, Texas.  Rhonda and I are proud to call Geoff and Emily great friends!Chasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Website Chasing What Matters Instagram 

Heather Avis is founder and chief visionary officer at The Lucky Few, a social awareness brand on a mission to make a more inclusive and loving world with an emphasis on shifting the Down syndrome narrative. The author of Everyone Belongs and the New York Times best-selling children’s book Different—A Great Thing to Be!, she runs The Lucky Few's hit Instagram account and is the author of a book and co-host of the podcast by the same name.Heather is also the founder of the Lucky Few Foundation, a national Down syndrome advocacy organization. A former education specialist teaching high school students, she is a mother to three adopted children and has been interviewed on numerous media outlets including The Today Show, Focus on the Family, Hallmark’s Home & Family, and written for TIME and The Week.Heather lives in Southern California with her husband, Josh, and their three kids Truly, August and Macy.The Lucky FewEveryone BelongsChasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Website Chasing What Matters Instagram