The Big Sam Podcast

Grief often leaves behind more than sadness. It can leave anger, resentment, guilt, and wounds that linger long after the loss itself.In Episode 3 of our grief series, Big Sam explores the powerful connection between grief and forgiveness. You'll learn why forgiveness is not about excusing what happened, but about freeing yourself from carrying a burden you were never meant to bear.This episode discusses:Forgiving others who have hurt usForgiving ourselves for past mistakesWhy bitterness keeps us stuckThe example of forgiveness found in JesusPractical steps toward healing and freedomIf you're carrying a hurt, a regret, or a wound that refuses to heal, this episode offers hope and encouragement for the journey ahead.The Big Sam Podcast — Leadership for the Rest of UsEpisode 3 of the Grief Series.

Welcome back to The Big Sam Podcast, leadership for the rest of us.I'm Big Sam.Today we're continuing our series, Grief: The Weight We Carry, with Episode 2: Grieving What You've Lost.Loss comes in many forms. Sometimes it's the loss of a person. Sometimes it's the loss of a dream, a relationship, your health, or the life you expected to have.Many of us try to move on before we've actually processed what happened. But what we refuse to grieve, we often continue to carry.Today we're talking about why acknowledging loss is one of the most important steps toward healing.Thanks for listening. Let's get started.

Episode 1: Grief Is Holding You BackGrief isn't just about death.It can come from losing a relationship, a dream, your health, a career, or the future you thought you were going to have.In the first episode of this four-part series, Big Sam explores how unresolved grief can quietly affect our relationships, our leadership, and our ability to move forward.Through personal experience and practical insight, he discusses why grief often disguises itself as anger, busyness, isolation, or addiction—and why acknowledging our losses is the first step toward healing.Because grief may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to be the whole story.The Big Sam Podcast — Leadership for the Rest of Us.Until next time, keep moving the needle.

This week on The Big Sam Podcast:🎙️ Growing the People Around YouReal leadership isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about teaching, coaching, investing, and helping the people around you become better.In this episode, Big Sam talks about:• Why leaders multiply• Why growth takes patience• How to stop being the bottleneck• What it really means to develop peopleLeadership for the rest of us.Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.— Big Sam 🎙️🔥

What would you tell the younger version of yourself?This week on The Big Sam Podcast, Big Sam talks about the lessons he wishes he would’ve learned earlier:• Start sooner• Stop chasing approval• Discipline over motivation• Growth over comfort• Every fight isn’t yours to fightReal talk. Real mistakes. Real growth.🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Search: The Big Sam PodcastAnd as always—Let’s grow together. 🎙️🔥

The people around you are shaping your life more than you think.This week on The Big Sam Podcast 🎙️🔥We’re talking about:InfluenceMentorsStandardsToxic circlesAnd why the right people won’t let you stay comfortableSometimes the people who change your life…are the ones who challenge you the most.If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and let’s grow together.#MoveTheNeedle #LeadershipForTheRestOfUs #TheBigSamPodcast

When life doesn’t make sense… what do you do?This episode dives into Proverbs 3:5–6 and what it really looks like to trust God when you don’t understand the situation.If you’ve been trying to control everything, overthinking every decision, or just feeling stuck—this one will hit home.Real talk. Real faith. Real life.🎧 Listen now.— Big Sam 🎙️🔥

I’m Big Sam… and I’ve done it the wrong way for a long, long time.This week—excuses.The ones that sound smart… but keep you stuck.If you’re ready to take ownership and actually move forward—this episode is for you.

What does real leadership look like?In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast, we break down four leaders from the Bible—👉 Three real leaders… and one real perfect onePeter shows us how to step upDavid shows us how to build characterMoses shows us how to carry the weightJesus shows us what leadership really looks likeIf you’re trying to grow, lead better, and move the needle in your life… this episode is for you.🎙️ The Big Sam Podcast — Leadership for the rest of usNew episodes every Monday night / Tuesday morning

Hey folks — new episode is live on audio.If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to know God… not just know about Him…this one’s for you.We’re talking about the difference between information and relationship — and why that changes everything.No fluff. No pretending.Just real talk to help you move the needle.🎙️ Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts— Big Sam 🔥

A lot of people look free on the outside… but feel stuck on the inside.In this episode of The Big Sam Podcast, we’re talking about what real freedom actually looks like—and how to step into it.Freedom from your pastFreedom from habits that hold you backFreedom from the thoughts that keep you stuckThis isn’t complicated.This is real, practical truth you can apply right now.If you’ve been feeling stuck… this one’s for you.

Everything can change in a moment.One week… everything looks right.The next… it feels like everything fell apart.We’ve all been there:Lost a jobLost a relationshipLost something you worked hard forOr just felt stuck even though you’re doing the right thingsThe disciples felt it too after following Jesus Christ…What looked like the end… wasn’t the end.If you’re in a tough season right now, this one’s for you.👉 Sunday’s comingThis episode is about:What to do when things fall apartHow to stay steady when nothing is happeningAnd why you can’t quit before the breakthrough🎙️ Listen now — and if it hits, share it with somebody who needs it.#MoveTheNeedle #Leadership #RealTalk #FaithAndWork

Listen in while I discuss finding your purpose.

This is the one that started it all. Listen in while I talk about what I learned in 2025.

Hey folks —This one’s a little different.This episode is about something real…the lessons I learned from my dad.Not big speeches —Just the way he lived.Work hardTreat people with respectHelp others when you canSpeak life into peopleAnd don’t forget to have some fun along the wayThese are the kinds of lessons that stick with you for life.If you’ve ever had someone like that in your life —this one’s for you.If it impacts you, feel free to like and share it with somebody who needs it.This is leadership for the rest of us.Let’s grow together.— Big Sam 🎙️🔥

Today’s podcast, ok, not really a podcast, just me sharing a little from the heart on finding your purpose.  I hope it moves your needle a little bit, it moved mine making it.