Looking for a one-stop shop for good lessons and content? Tune into this interview with Mary-Catherine McBride where she and Dean talk through what it means to be a loving and impactful leader, how to stay dedicated and motivated when you start something, and the importance of a well-executed event! Mary-Catherine is a producer, small business starter, pet lover, mom, and more. You don't want to miss out on this powerful interview!
Read MoreRick Shroeder is no stranger to the issue of homelessness plaguing our country. President of Many Mansions, a nonprofit which provides affordable housing for low-income families in the Thousand Oaks area, Rick shares how his work aims to change the trajectory of the low-income individuals and families he is blessed to connect with through his non-profit. Tune in to hear more about his work and what you can do to support this worthy cause.
Read MoreSister Arthur Gordon truly has a heart of gold. A non-profit director, medical missionary, nurse, and more, Sister Arthur passionately works towards serving the sick, the poor, and the marginalized in our society through her involvement in Ladies of Charity. Believing the best we can do for the poor and marginalized is to give them autonomy & power over their own lives, Sister Arthur shares about her work in doing just this and how others can get involved.
Read MoreMeet Dave Williams and Mont Murphy, founders of the “Love Train Global Movement.” The original idea was Dave's, but as Monty entered into the process of helping found the organization, he brought the vision back to its core value, loving your neighbor well, regardless of how close or far they are in terms of proximity. Watch the full interview to hear more of their story!
Read MoreChristian Taylor is a two-time Olympic gold medalist for the triple jump now turned mentor to other up-and-coming athletes! From the outside glance, Christian is the epitome of athletic success, but what he is careful to remind those athletes-in-training is that failure is necessary to reach success.
Read MoreMary Olson is the general manager at KCLU Radio with whom she’s worked for 20+ years! For Mary, radio is a very personal investment – in an age when television, the news, and social media are dominant in popularity, the radio offers a much more intimate, one-on-one relationship experience between the host and the listener.
Read MoreMichael and Kathryn Redman are the founders of the marketing and business firm, Half a Bubble Out, as well as the authors of Fulfilled, a book designed to give business owners an action plan to create and implement healthy work-life balance in order to better “live life to the fullest” in both professional and personal capacities.
Read MoreMark Alvarado is a longtime Santa Barbara local since the age of two, and was very involved in sports throughout high school and college. He shared that being involved in sports was very instrumental in instilling a sense of identity, responsibility, and integrity from a young age. Watch the interview to hear more of the life lessons Mark has to share!
Read MoreStephen Posey is the lead teaching and vision pastor at Reality Santa Barbara and a professional voiceover artist as well. Here, Dean and Stephen discuss the role of presence in pastoring people, whether vocationally or simply as friends, Christians pursuing the heart of Christ for His people. Who is someone you need to work on just being present with this week?
Read MoreMike Dutra was considered an “at-risk” child growing up; his father was not very involved in his life and he experienced a lot of hardship at a young age. Fortunately, there were a few men in his life who saw him and chose to step in and fill the gap his father had left in whatever ways they could. Is there anyone in your life that you might be gifted to pour into and invest in?
Read MoreStacy DeWitt is the executive director of James Storehouse, an organization dedicated to equipping families with the practical materials needed to foster and adopt children in the child welfare system. While many families have the desire to care for foster children, they don't always have the resources to do so; this is where James Storehouse steps in to fill the gap!
Read MoreLaura and Russell Libby are the owners of Four Paws Ranch and founders of Sonny Horses 4 Kids, a program dedicated to teaching kids about law enforcement in a healthy and exciting way! They work together with the Ventura County Sheriff's Posse which conducts search and rescue missions via horseback! Watch the full interview to hear some of the Libbys’ wild stories, cowboy style!
Read MoreDrew Wakefield is a Santa-Barbara local and a well-known motivational speaker and emcee! Drew sees the potential in every human being, the diamond in the rock, and he calls it out so it can shine! Who do you know in your life that needs to be called out and affirmed to be confident in their unique identities and gifts? Watch the full interview to hear more of Drew’s stories and insights!
Read MoreMonty Rieck is a tried and true cowboy–and a follower of Jesus to boot! He is a 4th generation plumbing contractor, former building inspector, and construction superintendent turned author and evangelist! Watch the full interview to hear more of Monty’s testimony and click the link here to find his book, I Am Eli.
Read MoreVicki Zoradi is an individual well-acquainted with suffering. Following a health crisis on her 60th birthday, she lost the use of both arms and feet, becoming a quadrilateral amputee. In the face of this trauma, Vicki has emerged as an overcomer, and she gives all the glory and credit for her recovery to the Lord and is committed to serving Him. Watch the full interview to hear her story!
Read MoreKym Douglas is a well-known TV personality whom some of you may even recognize from her appearances on the The Ellen Degeneres show! While she has had an amazing and exciting career, Kym has also faced her fair share of real-life struggles. She battled and beat breast cancer back in 2018, then walked with her family through the grieving process after losing her husband of 30+ years. Through all of the ups and downs, hope has been a key factor for Kym to keep things in perspective and remember life is a gift. Continue watching to hear more of her story and how she has learned to keep holding onto hope, no matter what!
Tara Lipinski is truly an accomplished woman of many talents! She first came to fame when she competed in the Olympics for figure skating at fifteen years old; now she is well known for the show she hosts on Crackle TV, “Wedding Talk.” Watch the full interview to hear how Tara has found joy in the many different seasons of her life and career!
Charles Bungert holds the Guinness World Record for “Heaviest person to complete a marathon (male).” Soon after he completed his very first marathon in 2012, Charles’ mom was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given 8-14 months to live. Charles made the decision then to enter a second marathon and officially challenge the Guinness World Record in effort to inspire his mom to fight for what seemed impossible. In 2013, Charles succeeded in accomplishing his goal of winning the Guinness World Record and proving to the world that the opinions of others do not determine capacity for greatness.
Read MoreMark has worked on everything in Hollywood from the TV show Chuck to Terminator 2. Growing up in Compton, CA, Mark dreamed of being on the big screen. Listen in as Dean and Mark talk about Hollywood, working with PureFlix, and life in general! You won't want to miss this episode!
Read MoreThe Turner Foundation partners with Doman International to provide life-changing care to low-income families who might not otherwise be able to afford this care. However, through recent legislation in California, many children with special needs qualify for financial assistance for the treatment of their choosing! On this special episode of Good Life, Susan Wilson, an independent Facilitator, and Spencer Doman, CEO of Doman International, explain how easy it can be for parents to access amazing care at little to no cost to themselves
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