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The Up and Comers Show — 189 episodes
189: On Sabbatical
188: Fellowship Ft. Sean Hanson: Humble Swagger: A Conversation On Ministry, Masculinity, And Early Lessons From Running An Organization
187: Couch Conversations With Evan Ryan Ringler: Learnings From Marriage And Rhythms For Healthy Partnerships
186: Fellowship Ft. Austin Gray: Get Creative And Make It Work: An Entrepreneurial Conversation On Community, Sustainability, The Shame Cycle, And Doing Business For Good
185: John Eldredge: Guarding The Heart: Why Humans Prefer Denial, Practicing Self-Kindness, Asking God's Opinion, Being Protective Instead Of Defensive, And Knowing That Your Story Matters
184: Self-Kindness: How To Overcome Self-Sabotage
183: John Pierson: Who Are You Serving Today?: Why We Should Pursue Things We Enjoy, Striking A Balance In Our Lives, Valuing People Above Tasks, Learning Patience In The Process, And Embracing The Idea Of Change
182: Eric Wood: Serve Where You Are: A VP's Story Of Living Intentionally, Removing Barriers, Valuing And Including Others, Pursuing Faith As Relationship, And Overcoming Inequality
181: Riji Raja: Pairing Affirmations With Action: An Actor Who's On A Mission To Let You Know You Are Enough, No One Is Born Ready, And There Is A Purpose To Living
180: Fellowship Ft. Adam Setser: On The Importance Of Obstacles, Eating Humble Pie, The Art Of Leading From The Middle, Servant Leadership, And Being Motivated By Love
179: Couch Conversations with Evan Ryan Ringler: 2020 Reflections, Words Of The Year, Facing Anxiety, And Questions To Ponder For 2021
178: Goodbye 2020
177: Tyler Wilson: Helping People Fall In Love: How An Entrepreneur Overcame Adversity, Dyslexia, and More To Pioneer A New Market Niche in LA (Repost)
176: Rachel Kois: Being An Intentional Activist: An Entrepreneur's Vision For Changing Capitalism, Helping Others Buy Better Through Ethical And Impactful Shopping, And Embracing The Belief That You Can Make A Difference
175: Rikki Mendias: Hav A Sole: Purpose-Projects For Good, Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs, Holding The Faith In Dark Times, And Caring For Others One Pair Of Sneakers At A Time
174: Couch Conversations with Evan Ryan Ringler: You Are Worthy, Lessons From COVID-19, And Our Focus For The Holiday Season
173: Norris Williams: Making The Right Things Easy: A Cherry Farmer Who Leads From True Identity In Various Roles And Cultivates Leaders Of No Reputation
172: Abel James: A Renaissance Man: Reshaping The Argument Against Specialization And Striving For Holistic Balance As A Practice Of Life
171: Reminders For Unity In 2020 (And Beyond)
170: Deliece Hofen: A Force To Be Reckoned With: A Woman's Journey From Education To Foundation, What Her Experiences Of Pain Have Taught Her, And How Hope Is Always Possible
169: Thane Marcus Academy: Evan Interviews Thane About His Two Online Courses For Growing Self-Awareness And Developing Discipline
168: Fellowship ft. Josh Oakes: Unconventional Paths, How To Interview Well, Transitioning From College To Career, And Being The Best You
167: Rick Sessinghaus: The Power Of Full Commitment: A Coach's Journey Into Enhancing Others' Performance Through The Ultimate Mind Game Of Golf
166: Couch Conversations with Evan Ryan Ringler: On Politics And Our Current Cultural Moment
165: Mark Shapiro: The Power Of Authenticity: Journeying From Corporate America To Tech Startup, An Entrepreneur's Mission To Drop LoveBombs Of Possibility
164: Fellowship Ft. Christopher Cook: On Podcasting, Going Through Dark Seasons, And The Truth We Preach To Ourselves
163: What Role Do I Have To Play
162: Ben Courson: Flirting With Darkness: Hope For Depression, Pursuing Your Purpose, And Being Unabashedly Yourself
161: Rovina Valashiya: Being The Only Is A Strength: A Woman's Accelerated Journey Through Entrepreneurship And The Corporate Ladder
160: Couch Conversations With Evan Ryan Ringler: On Vulnerability And Ev's New Endeavor
159: Krista Boyer: Retail For The People: Stories Of Perseverance From A Seasoned Entrepreneur Reinventing Local Businesses For The Better
158: Sam Collier: Expanding Your Box: The Power Of Belief, Knowing Yourself, Mentorship, And Discovering Purpose Through A Greater Story
157: How We Change
156: Jamie Winship: Living An Unconflicted Life: Stories Of Radical Faith In Unleashing True Identity
155: George Towers: Communicating For Change: How To Be A Helpful Contrarian, Noticing More, Maybe Being Wrong, And Living In The Nuance
154: Couch Conversations With Evan Ryan Ringler: What We Are Learning, Questions We Are Asking, And New Habits We Are Instilling
153: Jeff Sheldon: Keep Showing Up: Stories Of Small-Scale Growth From A Designer By Trade And An Entrepreneur By Accident
152: Being Helpful: 3 Suggestions For Entering The Conversation On Race, Justice, And Unity
151: Unity Ft. Barry Moore: Exploring Conversations On Race In America; This Cultural Moment, Not Choosing Sides, And Living In Freedom Instead Of Bondage
150: Unity Ft. Josh Goertzen: Exploring Conversations On Race In America, Being A Better Neighbor, Considering The Other, And How Distance Breeds Indifference
149: Entering The Conversation
148: Couch Conversations With Evan Ryan Ringler: On "Being Informed," Depression, And Open-Mindedness
147: Fellowship Ft. James Bowie: A Conversation On Awareness, Humility, Questions, Rhythms, Lamenting, And The Power Of An Open Door Policy
146: Podcasting Essentials To Start Your Own Show
145: Chandler Bolt: How Books Change Lives: A College-Dropout's Journey To Becoming A Business Leader
144: Cody Burkhart (Rd.2): Neuroscience And Behavior: A Conversation On Growing Good Humans, Patterns, Situational Awareness, Significance, And Antifragility
143: Discipline: Beauty Found In Self-Control
142: Fellowship ft. Evan Ryan Ringler: A Conversation On Marriage And Facing Change Together
141: Ken Chen: DJ Sleeper On Rewriting The Stories We Tell Ourselves, Creating Timeless Work, And Living With Heightened Senses
140: COVID: Necessary Reminders For Change
139: Kate Rentz: Slowing Down As A Way Of Life: A Creative's Exploration Of The World As Sanctuary
138: Fellowship Ft. Kelsey Zahn: Exploring The Liminal Space, Meditation, Waking Up, And Finding God In Everything
137: Take Ownership And Never Settle
136 : Gabe Conte And Chad Masters: Roundtable On Relationships, Marriage, And Being Men
135: Danezion Mills: Just Keep Going: How The Right Question Sparked A Story Of Perseverance Through The Power Of Community
134: The Experience Of Being Human: A Closer Look At Anxiety
133: Fellowship Ft. Adam Setser: Pulling Out All The Stops: Camping, Writing, Organs, And More
132: Erick Lopez: Blending Technology With Creativity: An Actor's Journey Into Entrepreneurship
131: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
130: David Nurse: Pivot & Go: Making Perspective Shifts On Life
129: Fellowship Ft. Siona Savini: The Power Of Perspective, Emphasis, Platforms, Leadership, And Change
128: Three Lenses For Shaping The New Year
127: Endings And New Beginnings
126: Fellowship ft. Jordan Leach: On Creative Pursuits, Filmmaking, Resilience, Perspective Changes, And Faith
125: From Here To There: A Quarter-Life Perspective On The Path To Mastery
124: Peter Peitz (rd. 2): Wisdom In Applying Knowledge: Assorted Cliff-Notes And Stories On Living A Good Life
123: Fellowship ft. Charlotte Cramer: Behavior Change, Dopamine Fasting, Engaging With Your Work, And Not Setting Goals
122: Engagement, Meaning, Responsibility
121: Kenishaa Francis: Window To The Soul: A Singer's Cross-Cultural Journey Through Pain and Loss
120: Johnny Youssef: Pursuing Opportunity Over Passion: An Entrepreneur Redeeming Real Estate While Embracing The Tensions Of Life
119: What If It Were Easy?
118: Fellowship Ft. True Tamplin: Entrepreneurship, Tradeoffs With Hustling, Reliance On God, And Living Inspired
117: Lanny Hunter: The Power Of Stories And Narratives - A Hero's Journey From Vietnam To Writing To An Embrace Of The Mystery
116: Direction: How Choosing A Path Instead Of A Destination Can Empower Action
115: Fellowship ft. Ryan Bethea: Unconventional Paths, Overcoming Divisions, Being Helpful, Personal Principles, And Loving What You Do
114: Houston Kraft: Serving The Work: A Speakers Journey To Sustainable Growth By Being CharacterStrong
113: Liberty: A Beacon Of Hope
112: Kara Elise: Creating Beauty And Helping Others Be Free: A Hostess Doing The Work On The Journey To Wholeness
111: Koko Archibong: Hard Work, Optimistic Faith, And Failing Fast: A Professional Basketball Player's Recipe For A Successful Life
28: (repost) Peter Peitz: A Life Well-Lived... And Then Some
110: Powerful Choices
109: Fellowship ft. Vanessa Dawson: Creating Kin, Cultivating Community, and Choosing Self-Employment
108: Joshua Davis: On Becoming A Man: Serving Out Of Abundance, Perseverance Through Consistency, And Finding Your Soul-Mate
107: Two Core Emotions in Life
106: TRACE: A Singer-Songwriter Who Befriended Anxiety: Journeying Through the Emotions Of Life To Create Music
105: Fellowship ft. Nate Neven: Expectations vs. Reality; Education vs. Learning; Perspectives And Perceptions; And Setting Good Intentions
104: Two Tools For Change
103: Gabe Conte: Creative Chameleon: YouTuber Turned Influencer Unpacks The Journey And Shares The Truth About Fame
102: Clayton Snyder: An Entertainer's Journey of Transformation: From Disney Channel, to Water Polo, to Faith, and Beyond
101: Commitment
100: Reaching The Century Mark
99: Fellowship ft. Chad Masters: Why Being The Good Is A Worthy Pursuit No Matter Who You Are
98: Jennifer Watson: Leading A Life Revolution: Using Intuition, Experiences, and Gifts To Unlock Wellness and Pursue Health
97: Rest: Why Practicing The Sabbath Should Be A Non-Negotiable
96: Kait Warman: The Heart Of Dating: A Deep Romantic On Singleness, Dating, and Beyond
95: All the Tensions: Overcoming the Inevitable
94: Fellowship ft. Oksanna Shulgach: Creating Meaningful Content & Learning to Find Success In the Small Moments
93: Change: How to Consistently Make Positive Change
92: Esteban Gast: Intersection of Education and Entertainment: Using the Stories We Tell to Shape Lives
91: Tensions of Life: Part 2 - Novel vs. Mundane
90: Brigit Ritchie: Embracing Intensity: How an Artist Is Creating Relational Mindfulness Through The Power Of WE
89: Self Awareness: The Process of Discovering Why You Are the Way You Are
88: Allison Trowbridge: The Power Of Questions, Doing The Next Right Thing, and Living Like You're Loved
87: Tensions of Life: Part 1 - Work & Rest
86: Brian Larrabee: Just Show Up: Why Mentorship Is Easier Than It Seems
85: Two Realities of Human Existence: Finding Joy Through Self Awareness
84: Paul Tellefsen: Finding Creative Flow By Letting Go; Cultivating Connections Through Disconnection
83: Notes Circular: Why Is Paper Underrated
82: BC Serna: Pursuing Purpose; How 10 Years Of Travel Has Facilitated The Move From Passion To Purpose
81: Tyler Wilson: Helping People Fall In Love: How An Entrepreneur Overcame Adversity, Dyslexia, and More To Pioneer A New Market Niche in LA
80: Vision: Looking Back, Looking Ahead, And Remembering Christmas
79: Natasha Ward: All Things For Good; How An Athlete Turned Model, Actress, and Vocalist, Has Been Shaped By Hardship, Prejudice, and Jesus
78: Zack Honarvar: Seeking Discomfort As A Way Of Life
77: Weights and Writing: Why Exercise and Writing Are Non-Negotiables For Being An Up & Comer
76: Fellowship (ft. Brad Mulvey): All Things Podcasting; Early Marriage Experiences; And The Importance Of Meaningful Community
75: Genuinely Sent: Benefits of Exercise; The Role of the Mind; Importance of the Sabbath; Rationality vs. Emotions
74: Jake Vermillion: Bringing Hope to the Hopeless; How a Passion for Missions Led to Fuel For Fitness
73: Musings: Learning Adaptation vs. Acquisition; What and How We're Reading; Defining of an Up and Comer; and the Paradox of Knowing God / Reflecting On His Blessing
72: Josh Thompson: Leading with Humility, Enduring Trials, Growing Faithfulness; A Man Refined by Hardship and Calamity
71: Brit Gilmore: Social Impact, Objectivity, Breaking Points; A Story That Isn't Finished
70: Lava Friendship: Beauty in Differences; Reflections on Friendship and What This Show is All About
69: Summer: Why Taking a Hiatus is a Good Idea
68: Practical Priorities: Thane's Three Tips on Effective Prioritization
67: Fellowship (ft. Wes Litton): A Practical Conversation on Culture, Callings, Coaching, and Business
66: Fellowship (ft. Kylee MacArthur): A Discussion on Health, Law, and Questioning Everything
65: Wedding: Marriage and the Fruit of Commitment
64: Knowledge: Finding the Balance with Faith and Truth
63: Meki Blackwell: Exuberance in Emotion, Discipline in Knowledge; The Intersection of Dance, Theology, and Fascia
62: Ethan Renoe: Beyond Wanderlust and into Community, A Journey of Faith from Viral Fame to Ministry
61: Faith: The Tension Between Faith and Reason
60: Tribute: Honoring the Remarkable Life and Faith of Lizzie Effinger
59: Idealism: A Plea For Ideals in a Culture of Entitlement
58: Geoff Bishop: Callings, Idealism, Singleness, Being Different, and Striving to Live Uneasy
57: Deb Victa: How an Introvert Found Her Voice Before Coming to America
56: Author: Book Topics, Life Updates, Fun Facts, and Plenty of Laughs
55: Cody Burkhart: Experimenting, Suffering, Obsessing; A Look Inside The Mind of a Scientist
54: Leo Garcia: Pursuing Unity By Redeeming Social Media
53: Pursuing Joy: Convenience, The Mind, and Being Still With God
52: Preparation: The Only Variable You Can Control
51: Philip De Courcy: Historical Contemporary, Living So As To Be Missed
50: Transitions: Decision-Making; Priorities; and Having Fierce Conversations
49: Jon Roberts: Who Are You Committed To Be?
48: Intention in the Tension: New Year, New Mantra
47: Fellowship (ft. Josh Goertzen): Discipline, Ministry, and Why Joy Matters
46: Holiday: Reflections, Projections, and Our Purpose with this Show
45: Alyson Stoner: An Old Soul Filled with Experience, Exposure, Faith, Ambition, and Creativity
44: Cassidy Rochow: A Hello and Welcome to the Newest Up & Comer
43: ThanksSending: Family, Food, Gratitude, and Why It All Matters
42: Money: How To Use It and Not Abuse It; Talking Through the Tensions
41: Broisode (ft. Barry Moore): A Stimulating Conversation on Tenacity, Sustainability, and Race in America
40: For All Seasons: More Than Just Music, A Band On Mission
39: Prioritization; Haters; The Dark Side of Traveling; Introspection; The Process of Change; and Some Thoughts on Risk
38: Solo-isode (ft. Adam Setser): Suffering, Hopeless, and Seeking: Meditations on Good & Evil, Meaning, and the Divine Life
37: Shannon Hurley: A Man on a Mission, Living for the Kingdom
36: Launch-isode: Official T-Shirt Launch; Life Updates from Thane and Adam
35: Shirt-isode (ft. JZ): Exciting Announcement and Design Talk
34: J. D. Drew: Solely Focused with Steadfast Conviction for a Higher Calling
33: Jeremy Davis: Children with Special Needs, Having Compassion, and Living in the Possibility
32: Car-isode: What It Means To Be An "Up And Comer"
31: When Breath Becomes Air: A Book You Don't Want To Miss
30: Chandler Mann (Rd.2): A Conversation on Singleness and Social Media
29: Sarah Long: Using Your Gifts and Knowing Your Calling
28: Peter Peitz: A Life Well-Lived... And Then Some
27: Broisode (ft. Bryant Wiens): A Light-Hearted Discussion on Life, Construction, and Past Experiences
26: Fear: A Discussion On The Malady We All Face
25: Life: Updates on Adam and Thane in this Journey Called Life
24: Lizzie Effinger: Successful Suffering and Practical Advice on Depression
23: Broisode (ft. Wyatt Sosey): A Conversation About Culture, Motivations, and Asking Hard Questions
22: Rick Dempsey: Man of Integrity, Making Disney Dreams Come True
21: Learning: Our Thoughts on Education, the Philosophy of Learning, and Some Practical Tips to Help Make it Stick
20: Austin T. Duncan: Comedian, Preacher, Instigator, and Thinker; The Man Who Wears Many Caps
19: Evernote: Life Updates; Evernote Uses and Tips; Philosophical and Practical Views on Communicating Effectively
18: Courtney Roberts: Chasing Meaningful Work, Responding to Opportunities, and Living the Dream
17: Reflectisode: Lessons Learned from the First Four Months
16: Greatness: Characteristics of "Greatness" from the World's Perspective and from God's Perspective
15: Reading: Why It's Essential; A Comparison of Reading Styles; What Books We Prefer; Adam's and Thane's Top 3 Books
14: Taylor Reynolds: Intellectual and Millennial... Is That Even Possible?
13: Thanksgiving: Traveling, Setting Goals, Putting Cynicism to Death, and an Attitude of Thankfulness.
11: Habits: The Importance of Developing Purposeful Habits; Thane and Adam's Keystone Habits
10: Decision-Making: FYCO (Figure Your Crap Out-isode)
9: California Probz: Listener Question, Overcoming Selfishness, West Coast Struggles, Why Grind, Managing Money, and a Little Political Banter
8: Nic Mayne: Setting Standards and Charting the Course
7: Man Up: Defining Friends, Social Capabilities, Selfishness, Millennial's and our Weakness
6: Josiah Zimmerman: Geeky Designer who loves to laugh, but is serious about his career and striking a balance between ideals and reality
5: Becoming A Knight: What is Character; Discipline Trumps Motivation; The Liturgy of Life; Projecting and Reflecting
4: Dat New-New: A Purpose Driven Life, Importance of Sleep, Difficult Decision-Making, and more on the Information Overload of this Age
3: Chandler Mann: A Success Story... With Much Yet To Be Written
2: Numero Dos: Convictional Living, Overcommitting, Information Overload, and Much More!
1: Intro-isode: What is The Up & Comers Show All About?