The Phoenix Sessions with Neil Krock

Listen in on this clip derived from a speech by TV show personality Steve Harvey to a live audience years ago on a topic that could make all the difference in your life.....You will enjoy this one!

In this episode, host Neil Krock talks about the idea and habit of "simplifying" things and decisions around every area of your life to live a more enjoyable and intentional life. By simplifying things in every area of life - you will alleviate stress, anxiety and burn out. So listen in for some great ideas and teachings on the idea of "simplifying" every area of your life and how you can work to make it a daily choice.

In this episode, host Neil Krock discusses the idea of choosing how you see things, and that in that, it makes all the difference for whether something is a failure or a success. Listen in for perspective and motivation for your week ahead that will make a difference in any area of your life.

In this episode, host Neil Krock shares life lessons from the recent loss of a loved family member. Often in the most difficult times, we have the chance to pull back and reflect on many things in life and often realize what is truly important. In those moments we can find impact to live a more grateful and loving life. Listen in for a somber but truthful message that will uplift you and allow you to reflect on life with a goal to make you appreciate and enjoy life more and live it to the full and let go of the little things.

In this episode, host Neil Krock jumps into a story from a recent trip of traveling to North Carolina to run a half marathon and the life lessons that came about because of it! Listen in for six topics of discussion from the race at Tobacco Road that you can apply to any area of life for growth and encouragement. Lesson #6 is the best, saved for last! Enjoy!

In this episode, host Neil Krock sits back down with past guest and friend Coach Jonathan Gess who is a 7x state championship football coach and great leader! They dive right into conversation in their friendship discussing the topics of standards, toughness, dealing with adversity, complacency, "Keep Chopping" and demanding excellence from yourself and others around you. Listen in for a great motivational conversation to grow yourself in any area of life!

This talk is all about choosing to do hard things in life that can and will make your life better in the end. Anything "worth while" in life is hard and in this episode, host Neil Krock shares thoughts and notions on embracing hard things in life and why and what it can lead to in achieving higher goals for yourself. As we live in a culture and society that at times encourages us to run or quit from difficult situations and circumstances in many areas, this talk challenges that idea to embrace hard times and know that "winning" is on the other side of staring it down and beating it!

This interview is such an impressive sit down with head coach Scott Freeman of Southside Christian School in South Carolina who leads a baseball program which has won 4 straight state titles and in this interview is accompanied by star pitcher Carson Boleman who is listed currently as a Top 5 Major League Baseball prospect in this years 2026 draft! Carson is also the South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year and with this interview of both coach and player - you will be so impressed with how these gentlemen carry themselves as we dove into the topics of excellence, pressure, habits, and work ethic! You will find so much positive influence from this interview that can truly be applied to any area of your life!

In this episode, host Neil Krock discusses the topic of a simple habit and shift in mindset that can change the outlook and enjoyment of the days, weeks, and months ahead for anyone in life! Listen in for a great clip from a TV celebrity that reinforces the comments shared in this episode! Get that journal ready...

We sit down with return guest, Lucian Voicu who is a great friend and mentor to Neil Krock. He comes from a diverse background growing up in eastern Europe and has lived a life of traveling different parts of the world. In this episode, they dive into all sorts of great life topics from discussing dealing with anxiety, talking about taking on opportunities in life and moving past things that hold you back to hopefully create a better more fulfilling life. Listen in to a terrific conversation covering all sorts of great topics!

In this final episode of the year, host Neil Krock reflects on a wide variety of topics that have come about from a time of reflection to help mold and shape a positive perspective for the future ahead and gratitude for what is behind. Listen in through this episode for a challenge to YOURSELF to shift the perspective you have in your life to find and realize a more joy filled life that we each have in front of us.

A pre-recorded episode to possibly a major decision in the college football world but in this episode, host Neil Krock talks about some important life lessons and changes from the journey of football coach Lane Kiffin and how it has made a positive impact on his life and those around him. Listen in for a great story and reflection on the the journey of life and how it can teach positive decisions and choices to effect any of our lives.

In this UNFILTERED episode, host Neil Krock shares about a recent experience that lightened up his day and time from an every day experience while traveling in an airport while passing through in the state of Utah. Listen in for this simple story that can change not only you but all those around you that you come into contact with.

PART 2 of this this two part interview with returning guest, Cole Elrod. In this episode, host Neil Krock and Cole sit down to cover ground all over the place talking stories and life and just picking each others brains on things. Listen in for some great discussions on areas that we are all faced with and enjoy some laughs along the way!

PART 1 of this this two part interview with returning guest, Cole Elrod. In this episode, host Neil Krock and Cole sit down to cover ground all over the place talking stories and life and just picking each others brains on things. Listen in for some great discussions on areas that we are all faced with and enjoy some laughs along the way!

In this episode, host Neil Krock sits down with a fellow friend and leader in his life, Tyler McCart. Tyler is a successful leader in the world of business, ministry and an has an incredible heart to serve people! Tyler McCart has hosted his own podcast show for over a decade called "Kingdom Success." Listen into this fun and casual conversation as Neil and Tyler talk all things life, leadership, legacy and so much more!

Listen in to this episode discussing one simple word and topic that will instantly make your life more amazing today! Hear about something that you need to apply to your life in all areas each and everyday no matter where you are at! Enjoy!

In this episode we are joined with past guest Scott Riggsbee. Scott was on the show for a great interview on "selling" in episode 86 and he joins us again to talk all things money! We discuss the importance of financial literacy, investment and planning strategies and just talk practical about what works for us! Listen in for a great conversation on the basics and strategies in the area of finances!

In this episode we dive into a quick book review of "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Dr Spencer Johnson which is a parable book all about change and how to deal with it in life! Listen in for this quick summary and bullet points highlighting key concepts to challenge your perspective on change and how to accept it and thrive with it!

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Neil Krock shares about a story and message that has encouraged him for over a decade. There are areas of life where you experience hardship and difficulties and in this story you will hear about one small thing of encouragement that could make all the difference in helping you find your way to success and overcoming challenging times!

PART 2 in this two part interview with friend and businessman, Steve Wilson. We dive into the topic of legacy and discuss the truly important things in life. Listen in for this great discussion on so many important areas of life and lessons!

PART 1 - In this part 1 episode we sit down with friend and successful businessman, Steve Wilson to talk all things life and lessons learned from his journey in leaving the corporate world to start his own business and pursue success with him and his family. You will hear how and what he learned working for larger successful companies and what he did to challenge himself to go after building his own successful business. This is a very practical interview on Business 101, finances, and so much more!

In this episode, we dive into a great exert and reading from the book "Choose to Win" by Tom Ziglar and more particularly the topic of GRIT! This is a great reading and quick word on what "grit" can do in for your life in any area and how it will take you to another level. This reading and episode will open your eyes and challenge you to do whatever it takes to grow, get better and go to new heights

In this episode we sit down with a the quarterback of the most recent Georgia high school state championship football season, Thomas Stallworth to discuss all things life and football. This discussion dives into the topics of leadership, adversity, work ethic, perspective, complacency and what to do when you get "punched in the mouth". It's a great conversation with an impressive individual where you can take lessons of being in the seat of the quarterback on the journey to a championship and find so much value with things to help you in any area of life!

In this multi-part episode highlighting the book, Spartan Discipline by Dominic Mann, we dive into a chapter on the topics of "no excuses" and having a "laser like" focus to dominate and attack whatever areas of life you have goals in! Listen in to past episodes with the title "Spartan Discipline" to catch up on other great topics and enjoy this episode to help you live a more focused and disciplined life!

Listen in to this weeks episode of UNFILTERED, where host Neil Krock jumps back to another story to a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina that will push and motivate you in your own life. A story of seeing a random kid working on his soccer game when no one was watching.... Listen in for motivation and inspiration and a great story to bring positive change and influence on your day and week ahead!

PART 2 (TWO) of this TWO PART interview with a power house leader, communicator and amazing human being, Pastor Nick Dalton! Nick along with his wife Channe'l, are the senior pastors of The Jefferson Church in Jefferson GA, which is one of the fastest growing churches in the state of Georgia and in a county which is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States! In this two part interview, host Neil Krock and Nick dive right into so many topics of life, leadership, development, growth and of course talk plenty of good sport stories along the way! You will want to listen into every bit of this Part 2 episode!

PART 1 (one) of this TWO PART interview with a power house leader, communicator and amazing human being, Pastor Nick Dalton! Nick along with his wife Channe'l, are the senior pastors of The Jefferson Church in Jefferson GA, which is one of the fastest growing churches in the state of Georgia and in a county which is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States! In this two part interview, host Neil Krock and Nick dive right into so many topics of life, leadership, development, growth and of course talk plenty of good sport stories along the way! You will want to listen into every bit of this Part 1 episode!

In this episode, host Neil Krock sits down with long time friend and business associate Scott Riggsbee to talk life, lessons and stories on the art of sales and the fact that ALL people are always selling something! Whether you are literally in a sales profession or you are selling a cause or selling yourself in some manor, all people are always "selling" something! Listen into this great interview on how to grow yourself in so many different ways of life!

In this episode, host Neil Krock sits down with high level fitness trainer Brad Kolowich Jr who has trained some of the biggest names in world class athletes and Hollywood entertainers all on the topics of chasing his dreams and changing lives through his journeys in health and fitness! Listen in to this great episode on how he got started, how we grew himself and his business and helped fulfill his own dreams and assist others in their daily journeys of health and fitness to be the best person they could be!

In this episode of UNFILTERED, host Neil Krock shares about a story from a recent summer trip to Charleston, South Carolina with his son that gives way to a story of meaning and purpose to reflect on in your own life. Listen in for a deeper meaning of looking out into the ocean and what taking a little time of reflection can do for your life!

In this short episode, host Neil Krock dives into a brief exert from the book "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins to give you a chunk of motivation and wisdom to get you up off your butt and make things happen in your life! A reading to help you take the next steps in whatever endeavor of life that comes to your mind! Enjoy this exert to GET YOU GOING TODAY!

In this episode we interview Dr. James Taylor - Headmaster of Hebron Christian Academy in Dacula, GA on all his years of experience in leadership in different areas and endeavors of life through out multiple areas of the United States. We dive into many vast stories, experiences, trials and challenges to learn what has helped guide and grow himself and the organizations he has been a part of! Listen in for some great wisdom that only comes from years of experience in life and high level leadership!

In this Memorial Day episode, host Neil Krock shares a message reflecting on this holiday and what it means and how it can shape our outlook and way we live our life. To live a more happy, grateful and joyful life! Listen in for a great time of reflection, stories and a message to help you shift your thinking in a way that is meant to serve and help others and bring more joy and reflection to your life!

In this episode, host Neil Krock sits down with United States Olympic lifting coach Spencer Arnold to discuss all things life, lifting, discipline, mindset and so much more! Spencer Arnold shares incredible stories from past Olympic games and from some of the greatest athletes in the world! This is a fun and insightful conversation that any person can gain wisdom and disciplines out of to better any area of their life!

In this PART 2 episode, we pick up right where we left off with county commissioner and businessman Cole Elrod in this great wisdom filled conversation on all things business, life and family! If you already haven't, you will want to tune in to the previous weeks episode for the PART 1 conversation that sets up all things discussed on this episode! This is a great two part series for anyone desiring to learn more in business, starting up a business, following a passion, pushing through things and so much more!

In this PART 1 episode of a two part interview, we sit down with businessman, cattleman and county commissioner Cole Elrod in a great relaxed interview talking all things about him starting and running several different business' that he is involved in, the family tradition of farming/cattle and also his endeavor of serving in an elected office position. This is a great soft spoken session that pours out so much wisdom for many different areas of life!

In this episode of Unfiltered, host Neil Krock goes into a couple simple life stories that brought forth a couple words that really make you reflect on them in the mirror. Have you taken steps backwards in life in certain areas? Have you slowed down in certain areas? Have you "plateaued" in areas of your life or taken your "foot off the gas" in areas of life? This episode discusses a couple simple terms and concepts that are worth reflecting and building on for a better life!

In this episode, multi-returning guest, Lucian Voicu joins us on the show for an interview that covers a WHOLE lot of ground! So many topics are covered for all areas of life from adversity, to leadership, to discipline and so much more! This is a little different type interview where challenging conversations and topics are brought forth and this episode goes from "0 to 60 mph" right from the start! Enjoy this different take on a traditional interview!

In this episode we bring back a past guest to discuss his journey of pursuing "75 Hard", a physical and mental challenge of discipline. Listen in for inspiration and motivation to challenge and grow you in your own life dreams and pursuits and how to be more disciplined. 75 Hard Requirements 1) Two 45 Minute Workouts (one must be outdoors) 2) Follow a Diet 3) No Alcohol or Cheat Meals 4) Drink 1 Gallon of Water 5) Read 10 Pages of a NonFiction Book 6) Take a Progress Pic Every Day

Part 3 in this multi-part episode, the book Spartan Discipline by Dominic Mann is shared to give a glimpse and insight into the topic of self-discipline and what it means for your life. Tune in for great inspiration, motivation and reflection that can change your day, your week, your year and your life!

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Nathaniel Thomas McGill, who is a person who has worked in the film and media industry his whole life. We discuss many life stories, the ups and downs of things he has overcome in life and dive into topics and discussion on how to find breakthroughs in your own life!

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Nathaniel Thomas McGill, who is a person who has worked in the film and media industry his whole life. We discuss many life stories, the ups and downs of things he has overcome in life and dive into topics and discussion on how to find breakthroughs in your own life!

In this episode, we sit down with Liam Shanahan on the topic of "start up" business' and all which that entails from a mindset point of view. We dive into fears, failures, wins and motivating factors from his personal experiences to open up on the topic of what it takes to take risks and go after dreams.

This episode of Unfiltered comes from a story involving host Neil Krock taking his youngest daughter out on a daddy-daughter date and unpacking the lesson that came from the littlest moment of that night but that will DRASTICALLY change EVERY DAY of your life if you can master this.....

This short episode is designed to give you a "break" from the day to day challenges and busyness of life. To take a "step back" and be a tool for your day.

In this episode, we dive into the topic of "Holding Patterns" that can effect us in all areas of life and that usually lead us to feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, fearfulness and so many other negative feelings. But this topic is drilled home in a positive light that will lead you to see all the greatness that comes from the seasons of "Holding Patterns" that come along in life. The first part of this recording references the book "Chase The Lion" by Mark Batterson on the topic of "Holding Patterns".

This episode is one with host Neil Krock and long time friend Caleb Powell just sitting down, hanging out and talking all sorts of topics in life. It is a great laid back episode where advice and discussion is had on so many areas that listeners can relate to. Listen in and enjoy this episode!

In this episode, we sit down with Tad Murdock, a world traveling professional in pursuit of trout fishing and conservation efforts. We interview him on all of his journeys around the world and his story of how we went about leaving his normal day to day jobs in pursuit of his passions in life. This is a great and fun interview that you will enjoy the stories told and learn a lot of great wisdom and advice along the way!

In this episode we sit down with Rebekah Black - founder and CEO of Jambos - a non-profit organization that makes amazing impact across the state of Georgia, the United States and around the world! Listen in to hear the story about how she left a career path to fulfill a calling on her heart in serving the foster care systems and kids of our society and how she has built an amazing organization along the way to make an impact!