https://boldideapodcast.com The BoldIdea® Podcast features interviews, ideas, and inspiration to help you take bold steps to bring your bold idea to life. Put your faith to work. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:52:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Leary Gates & Armin Assadi no podcast https://boldideapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/BIP_cover_1400.jpg https://boldideapodcast.com/category/podcast/ 122675049 © BoldPath Life Strategiesideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturingThe BoldIdea® Podcast features interviews, ideas, and inspiration to help you take bold steps to bring your bold idea to life. Put your faith to work.Put your faith to work and bring your bold idea to life.podcast@boldideapodcast.comLeary Gates & Armin Assadi https://boldideapodcast.com/105-goodbye-for-now/ https://boldideapodcast.com/105-goodbye-for-now/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:45:31 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1470 https://boldideapodcast.com/105-goodbye-for-now/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 25:32 1470 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noNot every idea is meant to last forever, but how do you say goodbye to a bold idea? That’s what Leary and Armin cover in this episode--their last episode (for now) of the BoldIdea podcast.Not every idea is meant to last forever, but how do you say goodbye to a bold idea? That’s what Leary and Armin cover in this episode--their last episode (for now) of the BoldIdea podcast.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/104-leah-archibald-on-discerning-your-call-to-work/ https://boldideapodcast.com/104-leah-archibald-on-discerning-your-call-to-work/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:45:03 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1451 https://boldideapodcast.com/104-leah-archibald-on-discerning-your-call-to-work/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 34:03 1451 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDoes God have a plan for our work, even when that work isn’t done at a church or religious organization? That’s the question Leah Archibald and her team at the Theology of Work ask everyday — and it’s a question she explores on the podcast with Leary and Armin.Does God have a plan for our work, even when that work isn’t done at a church or religious organization? That’s the question Leah Archibald and her team at the Theology of Work ask everyday — and it’s a question she explores on the podcast with Leary and Armin.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/103-when-to-say-goodbye-to-your-bold-idea/ https://boldideapodcast.com/103-when-to-say-goodbye-to-your-bold-idea/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:45:49 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1432 https://boldideapodcast.com/103-when-to-say-goodbye-to-your-bold-idea/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 33:31 1432 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noSometimes, we have to say goodbye to a bold idea that we are pursuing. In this episode, Leary and Armin discuss four ways to know when to say goodbye to your bold idea and share their own experiences with learning to let go.Sometimes, we have to say goodbye to a bold idea that we are pursuing. In this episode, Leary and Armin discuss four ways to know when to say goodbye to your bold idea and share their own experiences with learning to let go.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/102-matthew-thomas-on-the-wasted-stuff-in-life/ https://boldideapodcast.com/102-matthew-thomas-on-the-wasted-stuff-in-life/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:45:14 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1425 https://boldideapodcast.com/102-matthew-thomas-on-the-wasted-stuff-in-life/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 36:37 1425 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noMatthew Thomas has traveled the world, taught across cultures, and planted churches in impoverished areas, and yet there’s two incredibly common questions he’s had people ask: Why am I here? and Does my life have any meaning? He chats with Leary and Armin today to sort through those two questions and how they impact our walk as Christians.Matthew Thomas has traveled the world, taught across cultures, and planted churches in impoverished areas, and yet there’s two incredibly common questions he’s had people ask: Why am I here? and Does my life have any meaning? He chats with Leary and Armin today to sort through those two questions and how they impact our walk as Christians.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/101-sangram-vajre-on-the-courage-to-take-action/ https://boldideapodcast.com/101-sangram-vajre-on-the-courage-to-take-action/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:45:41 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1407 https://boldideapodcast.com/101-sangram-vajre-on-the-courage-to-take-action/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 49:20 1407 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noSangram Vajre took a big risk: he stepped out of a good job and into one with a very uncertain future, and all with a wife, child, and new baby at home. He chats with Leary and Armin today about why the risk was worth it and how we sometimes need courage to take action on our bold ideas.Sangram Vajre took a big risk: he stepped out of a good job and into one with a very uncertain future, and all with a wife, child, and new baby at home. He chats with Leary and Armin today about why the risk was worth it and how we sometimes need courage to take action on our bold ideas.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/100-what-100-episodes-have-taught-us-about-bold-ideas/ https://boldideapodcast.com/100-what-100-episodes-have-taught-us-about-bold-ideas/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:45:25 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1395 https://boldideapodcast.com/100-what-100-episodes-have-taught-us-about-bold-ideas/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 27:00 1395 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noIt’s episode 100 of the BoldIdea podcast! Leary and Armin get asked these questions about the podcast all the time: “Why do you do it? What do you get out of it? What has it done for you? Hey, do you think I should do a podcast?”It’s episode 100 of the BoldIdea podcast! Leary and Armin get asked these questions about the podcast all the time: “Why do you do it? What do you get out of it? What has it done for you? Hey, do you think I should do a podcast?”ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/099-how-to-handle-your-harshest-critic-you/ https://boldideapodcast.com/099-how-to-handle-your-harshest-critic-you/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:45:34 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1280 https://boldideapodcast.com/099-how-to-handle-your-harshest-critic-you/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 34:23 1280 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noIf you want to put your bold idea to work, you have to face your inner critic. But that can be tough. Our inner critic is often our harshest one--and the least easy to dismiss, too. In this episode, Leary and Armin discuss what their inner critic looks like and some tips for keeping it from taking over.If you want to put your bold idea to work, you have to face your inner critic. But that can be tough. Our inner critic is often our harshest one--and the least easy to dismiss, too. In this episode, Leary and Armin discuss what their inner critic looks like and some tips for keeping it from taking over.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/098-jay-payleitner-on-the-jesus-dare/ https://boldideapodcast.com/098-jay-payleitner-on-the-jesus-dare/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:45:32 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1265 https://boldideapodcast.com/098-jay-payleitner-on-the-jesus-dare/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 40:49 1265 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noJay Payleitner knows what it’s like to step out on a new adventure. A theatre major turned copier salesman turned radio producer, Jay’s been fired two days after his second son was born and he’s learned that it was all part of God’s plan---God’s dare, really---to take the next bold step. Jay joins Leary and Armin to talk about his new book, The Jesus Dare, and how he’s daring believers and non-believers to step out in faith.Jay Payleitner knows what it’s like to step out on a new adventure. A theatre major turned copier salesman turned radio producer, Jay’s been fired two days after his second son was born and he’s learned that it was all part of God’s plan---God’s dare, really---to take the next bold step. Jay joins Leary and Armin to talk about his new book, The Jesus Dare, and how he’s daring believers and non-believers to step out in faith.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/097-steve-siler-on-writing-music-for-the-soul/ https://boldideapodcast.com/097-steve-siler-on-writing-music-for-the-soul/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:45:04 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1251 https://boldideapodcast.com/097-steve-siler-on-writing-music-for-the-soul/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 36:06 1251 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noSteve Siler is an award-winning songwriter and producer, but even more than that: he brings people hope through his ministry, Music for the Soul. Writing songs about grief, misscarriage, porn addiction, and adultery, Steve and his fellow songwriters are bringing people of all walks of faith the unique yet universal message they need to hear: that they are loved by God.Steve Siler is an award-winning songwriter and producer, but even more than that: he brings people hope through his ministry, Music for the Soul. Writing songs about grief, misscarriage, porn addiction, and adultery, Steve and his fellow songwriters are bringing people of all walks of faith the unique yet universal message they need to hear: that they are loved by God.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/096-ann-white-on-gaining-courage-for-life/ https://boldideapodcast.com/096-ann-white-on-gaining-courage-for-life/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:45:02 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1241 https://boldideapodcast.com/096-ann-white-on-gaining-courage-for-life/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 38:59 1241 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAnn White is passionate about getting God’s Word into the hands of every woman in the world. Sometimes, this take a more creative approach than just handing out Bibles, so her team at Courage for Life has released the first-ever female-voiced Bible to bring the Word of God to at-risk women in a voice that that doesn’t cause fear.Ann White is passionate about getting God’s Word into the hands of every woman in the world. Sometimes, this take a more creative approach than just handing out Bibles, so her team at Courage for Life has released the first-ever female-voiced Bible to bring the Word of God to at-risk women in a voice that that doesn’t cause fear.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/095-patrick-morley-on-being-a-christian-man/ https://boldideapodcast.com/095-patrick-morley-on-being-a-christian-man/#respond Wed, 29 May 2019 10:45:12 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1232 https://boldideapodcast.com/095-patrick-morley-on-being-a-christian-man/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 39:02 1232 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noPatrick Morley founded the Man in the Mirror ministry nearly 30 years ago and since has helped over 35,000 churches minister to more than twelve million men around the globe. He joins Leary and Armin today to discuss the issues that plague modern men (spoiler: they’re the same as they’ve always been) and the three things he thinks every man needs in order to be growing in his walk with the Lord.Patrick Morley founded the Man in the Mirror ministry nearly 30 years ago and since has helped over 35,000 churches minister to more than twelve million men around the globe. He joins Leary and Armin today to discuss the issues that plague modern men (spoiler: they’re the same as they’ve always been) and the three things he thinks every man needs in order to be growing in his walk with the Lord.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/093-ty-bennett-on-relevant-leadership/ https://boldideapodcast.com/093-ty-bennett-on-relevant-leadership/#respond Wed, 01 May 2019 10:45:32 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1209 https://boldideapodcast.com/093-ty-bennett-on-relevant-leadership/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:08 1209 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noTy Bennett built a booming business doing $25 million a year in sales when he was in his twenties. But he felt God calling him to something else, even if it meant less dollar signs and more time on the road. He chats with Leary and Armin about his career transition and what relevant leadership looks like in today’s world.Ty Bennett built a booming business doing $25 million a year in sales when he was in his twenties. But he felt God calling him to something else, even if it meant less dollar signs and more time on the road. He chats with Leary and Armin about his career transition and what relevant leadership looks like in today’s world.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/092-elizabeth-adams-on-bringing-your-best-in-demanding-life-stages/ https://boldideapodcast.com/092-elizabeth-adams-on-bringing-your-best-in-demanding-life-stages/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:45:08 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1195 https://boldideapodcast.com/092-elizabeth-adams-on-bringing-your-best-in-demanding-life-stages/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 39:28 1195 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noElizabeth Adams found herself squeezed between adult children and an aging mother with cancer -- all of whom needed a lot of her attention and care. And this was all while she was going through seminary training. When she fell asleep in a fast-food drive thru, she realized she needed to be taking better care of herself, too. Elizabeth shares her journey with Leary and Armin on the podcast today.Elizabeth Adams found herself squeezed between adult children and an aging mother with cancer -- all of whom needed a lot of her attention and care. And this was all while she was going through seminary training. When she fell asleep in a fast-food drive thru, she realized she needed to be taking better care of herself, too. Elizabeth shares her journey with Leary and Armin on the podcast today.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/091-phil-zahn-on-moving-from-bondage-to-bonding/ https://boldideapodcast.com/091-phil-zahn-on-moving-from-bondage-to-bonding/#respond Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:45:36 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1186 https://boldideapodcast.com/091-phil-zahn-on-moving-from-bondage-to-bonding/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 48:16 1186 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noPhil Zahn is a bit of a mystery. He doesn’t like to name who he works for, where he’s traveling, or the people that he’s talking to. And he does this in service to the people that he knows God loves, protecting their identities and their stories. But he will absolutely talk about the Jesus that he knows, and he does so on the podcast with Leary and Armin today.Phil Zahn is a bit of a mystery. He doesn’t like to name who he works for, where he’s traveling, or the people that he’s talking to. And he does this in service to the people that he knows God loves, protecting their identities and their stories. But he will absolutely talk about the Jesus that he knows, and he does so on the podcast with Leary and Armin today.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/090-the-hidden-cost-of-an-idea/ https://boldideapodcast.com/090-the-hidden-cost-of-an-idea/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:45:47 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1176 https://boldideapodcast.com/090-the-hidden-cost-of-an-idea/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 31:03 1176 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noSome of us are idea factories. We can’t stop having ideas. But with every idea comes a tax -- or two, or more -- and if we ignore that tax, we have to account for it later. And that usually comes at a pretty high price.Some of us are idea factories. We can’t stop having ideas. But with every idea comes a tax -- or two, or more -- and if we ignore that tax, we have to account for it later. And that usually comes at a pretty high price.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/089-ben-peterson-on-when-god-told-me-to-go/ https://boldideapodcast.com/089-ben-peterson-on-when-god-told-me-to-go/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:45:20 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1172 https://boldideapodcast.com/089-ben-peterson-on-when-god-told-me-to-go/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 46:06 1172 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noBen Peterson has been many things: a doubting high schooler-turned-believer; a soldier and lapsed disciple; a successful salesperson and non-profit builder. Through all of that, He has tried to listen to the voice of God and go where God tells him to go, when God tells him to. That call has lead him to start a nonprofit whose goal is to help military come to know Christ and be discipled in the local church.Ben Peterson has been many things: a doubting high schooler-turned-believer; a soldier and lapsed disciple; a successful salesperson and non-profit builder. Through all of that, He has tried to listen to the voice of God and go where God tells him to go, when God tells him to. That call has lead him to start a nonprofit whose goal is to help military come to know Christ and be discipled in the local church.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/088-are-you-bi-vocational/ https://boldideapodcast.com/088-are-you-bi-vocational/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:45:38 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1154 https://boldideapodcast.com/088-are-you-bi-vocational/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 30:25 1154 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAre you bi-vocational? Leary and Armin take a break from interviewing guests and chat about whether or not they are bi-vocational -- and whether you might be, too.Are you bi-vocational? Leary and Armin take a break from interviewing guests and chat about whether or not they are bi-vocational -- and whether you might be, too.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/087-aaron-walker-on-what-makes-a-great-mentor/ https://boldideapodcast.com/087-aaron-walker-on-what-makes-a-great-mentor/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:45:56 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1148 https://boldideapodcast.com/087-aaron-walker-on-what-makes-a-great-mentor/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 46:37 1148 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAaron Walker spent decades as a successful businessman constantly reaching for the next big thing. When a horrendous car accident jolted him out of his reverie of success, he pivoted his life to be one about building significance, and he’s spent years encouraging other men in their own journey through mentorship.Aaron Walker spent decades as a successful businessman constantly reaching for the next big thing. When a horrendous car accident jolted him out of his reverie of success, he pivoted his life to be one about building significance, and he’s spent years encouraging other men in their own journey through mentorship.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/086-john-morris-on-confidence-in-your-calling/ https://boldideapodcast.com/086-john-morris-on-confidence-in-your-calling/#respond Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:45:06 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1135 https://boldideapodcast.com/086-john-morris-on-confidence-in-your-calling/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 34:04 1135 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noJohn Morris started serving the Lord at age 19, and has had an incredible journey as both an Army chaplain and United Methodist pastor, both positions from which he recently retired. He shares his story of walking away from the goals that his parents had for him and into one that God did, and how he remained confident in that calling --- even to this day.John Morris started serving the Lord at age 19, and has had an incredible journey as both an Army chaplain and United Methodist pastor, both positions from which he recently retired. He shares his story of walking away from the goals that his parents had for him and into one that God did, and how he remained confident in that calling --- even to this day.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/085-bill-davis-on-sharing-lsd-with-charles-manson-to-sharing-christ-by-faith/ https://boldideapodcast.com/085-bill-davis-on-sharing-lsd-with-charles-manson-to-sharing-christ-by-faith/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:45:47 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1122 https://boldideapodcast.com/085-bill-davis-on-sharing-lsd-with-charles-manson-to-sharing-christ-by-faith/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 38:17 1122 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noThere are few things more removed from each other than dropping acid with Charles Manson and preaching the Gospel around the world. Our guest Bill Davis has done both, and he shares his story of transformation from a man haunted by addiction to one forgiven and loved by God.There are few things more removed from each other than dropping acid with Charles Manson and preaching the Gospel around the world. Our guest Bill Davis has done both, and he shares his story of transformation from a man haunted by addiction to one forgiven and loved by God.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/084-make-2019-your-year-of-living-courageously/ https://boldideapodcast.com/084-make-2019-your-year-of-living-courageously/#respond Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:45:02 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1116 https://boldideapodcast.com/084-make-2019-your-year-of-living-courageously/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 21:00 1116 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noLike most people, you are probably thinking about what you want to do in the New Year. Leary and Armin are, too. But this year they are asking: How can we live 2019 more courageously?Like most people, you are probably thinking about what you want to do in the New Year. Leary and Armin are, too. But this year they are asking: How can we live 2019 more courageously?ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/083-dan-chrystal-on-the-lost-art-of-relationship/ https://boldideapodcast.com/083-dan-chrystal-on-the-lost-art-of-relationship/#respond Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:45:26 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1098 https://boldideapodcast.com/083-dan-chrystal-on-the-lost-art-of-relationship/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 47:24 1098 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDan Chrystal has uprooted his life and built himself a new community again and again and again, all while serving in the church and running a business (or three!). He knows that building relationships with other people is a lost art -- and he’s written a new book to help us all navigate the process. He chats with Leary and Armin on the podcast today about how we were created to be in relationships together.Dan Chrystal has uprooted his life and built himself a new community again and again and again, all while serving in the church and running a business (or three!). He knows that building relationships with other people is a lost art -- and he’s written a new book to help us all navigate the process. He chats with Leary and Armin on the podcast today about how we were created to be in relationships together.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/082-how-to-choose-between-many-options/ https://boldideapodcast.com/082-how-to-choose-between-many-options/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:45:51 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1085 https://boldideapodcast.com/082-how-to-choose-between-many-options/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 38:09 1085 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noHave you ever hesitated to choose because you have too little information? Too much information? Have you ever held out on making a decision in hopes that the perfect option will come along? This episode is for you. Leary and Armin are taking a break from interviewing guests and chatting all about how to choose between the many options that confront us.Have you ever hesitated to choose because you have too little information? Too much information? Have you ever held out on making a decision in hopes that the perfect option will come along? This episode is for you. Leary and Armin are taking a break from interviewing guests and chatting all about how to choose between the many options that confront us.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/081-phil-cooke-on-stirring-creativity-in-your-team/ https://boldideapodcast.com/081-phil-cooke-on-stirring-creativity-in-your-team/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:45:34 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1074 https://boldideapodcast.com/081-phil-cooke-on-stirring-creativity-in-your-team/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 39:57 1074 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noPhil Cooke is an internationally recognized speaker on creativity and the creative process. So when we has tips for encouraging your team to be creative, we listen up. He chats with Leary and Armin about why managers are eager to hire creativity above all else, how they encourage their teams to be as creative as possible, and how to balance the need for routine with the need for creative freedom in your organization.Phil Cooke is an internationally recognized speaker on creativity and the creative process. So when we has tips for encouraging your team to be creative, we listen up. He chats with Leary and Armin about why managers are eager to hire creativity above all else, how they encourage their teams to be as creative as possible, and how to balance the need for routine with the need for creative freedom in your organization.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/080-pete-enns-on-the-sin-of-certainty/ https://boldideapodcast.com/080-pete-enns-on-the-sin-of-certainty/#respond Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:45:03 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1066 https://boldideapodcast.com/080-pete-enns-on-the-sin-of-certainty/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:25 1066 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noPete Enns is interested in how certainty and trust play roles in the lives of believers. A Biblical scholar, Pete has spent years searching through and teaching the scriptures, confident that he would be more certain about his faith when he knew more about God. Instead, he’s found the opposite to be true, and invites us into this discussion on certainty and trust with Leary and Armin.Pete Enns is interested in how certainty and trust play roles in the lives of believers. A Biblical scholar, Pete has spent years searching through and teaching the scriptures, confident that he would be more certain about his faith when he knew more about God. Instead, he’s found the opposite to be true, and invites us into this discussion on certainty and trust with Leary and Armin.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/079-joe-battaglia-on-getting-unfriended/ https://boldideapodcast.com/079-joe-battaglia-on-getting-unfriended/#respond Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:45:24 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1051 https://boldideapodcast.com/079-joe-battaglia-on-getting-unfriended/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 46:16 1051 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noEverywhere he goes, Joe Battaglia sees people interacting with the internet and not with each other. As a result, we’ve lost the community God created us to live in. Joe’s new book addresses this crisis, spurring Christians on to reach out to others to live in true community once again. He shares that message here on the podcast this week.Everywhere he goes, Joe Battaglia sees people interacting with the internet and not with each other. As a result, we’ve lost the community God created us to live in. Joe’s new book addresses this crisis, spurring Christians on to reach out to others to live in true community once again. He shares that message here on the podcast this week.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/078-kelly-resendez-on-your-voice-as-a-masterpiece/ https://boldideapodcast.com/078-kelly-resendez-on-your-voice-as-a-masterpiece/#respond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:45:55 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1022 https://boldideapodcast.com/078-kelly-resendez-on-your-voice-as-a-masterpiece/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:08 1022 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noKelly Resendez knows what it’s like to be successful on the outside but unsatisfied on the inside.In 2002, Kelly was a mortgage lender who had it all: a high six-figure salary, the beach house, the mansion. But she felt joyless. When three family tragedies struck in close succession, she realized that she needed to change her definition of success and chase what God had for her.Kelly Resendez knows what it’s like to be successful on the outside but unsatisfied on the inside.In 2002, Kelly was a mortgage lender who had it all: a high six-figure salary, the beach house, the mansion. But she felt joyless. When three family tragedies struck in close succession, she realized that she needed to change her definition of success and chase what God had for her.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/077-sangram-vajre-on-leading-by-influence/ https://boldideapodcast.com/077-sangram-vajre-on-leading-by-influence/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:45:26 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=1005 https://boldideapodcast.com/077-sangram-vajre-on-leading-by-influence/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 40:27 1005 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noSangram Vajre became a marketer by chance and then went on to lead the marketing department of a 10 billion dollar company before leaving to start something new. He chats with Leary and Armin on how not only did his career change when he became an entrepreneur, but how finding God changed his leadership style as well.Sangram Vajre became a marketer by chance and then went on to lead the marketing department of a 10 billion dollar company before leaving to start something new. He chats with Leary and Armin on how not only did his career change when he became an entrepreneur, but how finding God changed his leadership style as well.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/076-don-barden-on-authentic-servant-leadership/ https://boldideapodcast.com/076-don-barden-on-authentic-servant-leadership/#respond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:45:35 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=998 https://boldideapodcast.com/076-don-barden-on-authentic-servant-leadership/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 45:40 998 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDon Barden has a different model of leadership: He wants the people following him to leave him. It sounds different, and that’s because it is. Don wants to give everyone a chance to learn who they are and what they contribute to the world, and then he wants to equip them to go and serve God in their one unique capacity. Don chats with Leary and Armin about this model, reminding us all the servant leadership is hard, but it’s worth working toward.Don Barden has a different model of leadership: He wants the people following him to leave him. It sounds different, and that’s because it is. Don wants to give everyone a chance to learn who they are and what they contribute to the world, and then he wants to equip them to go and serve God in their one unique capacity. Don chats with Leary and Armin about this model, reminding us all the servant leadership is hard, but it’s worth working toward.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/075-jb-adkins-on-purpose-driven-tenacity/ https://boldideapodcast.com/075-jb-adkins-on-purpose-driven-tenacity/#respond Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:45:44 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=984 https://boldideapodcast.com/075-jb-adkins-on-purpose-driven-tenacity/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 51:10 984 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noJB Adkins is a serious serial entrepreneur. At a guess, he’s started 20 companies and seen many of them fail. His latest venture, Skyride, highlights his desire to keep innovating in an industry that seems mired in the same: air travel. JB chats with Leary and Armin about how failure can’t keep you from moving forward in this episode.JB Adkins is a serious serial entrepreneur. At a guess, he’s started 20 companies and seen many of them fail. His latest venture, Skyride, highlights his desire to keep innovating in an industry that seems mired in the same: air travel. JB chats with Leary and Armin about how failure can’t keep you from moving forward in this episode.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/074-sarah-beckman-on-coming-alongside-those-in-trial/ https://boldideapodcast.com/074-sarah-beckman-on-coming-alongside-those-in-trial/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:45:09 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=976 https://boldideapodcast.com/074-sarah-beckman-on-coming-alongside-those-in-trial/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 37:46 976 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAfter a trying bout of bed rest with a pregnancy and four consecutive back surgeries, Sarah Beckman was tumbled into walking three people close to her through terminal illness in just three years. The decade of heartbreak and hardship taught her what it means to come alongside someone in their trial and truly be present for them, and she has tips for everyone that she shares with Leary and Armin in today’s episode.After a trying bout of bed rest with a pregnancy and four consecutive back surgeries, Sarah Beckman was tumbled into walking three people close to her through terminal illness in just three years. The decade of heartbreak and hardship taught her what it means to come alongside someone in their trial and truly be present for them, and she has tips for everyone that she shares with Leary and Armin in today’s episode.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/073-danita-bye-on-why-millennials-matter/ https://boldideapodcast.com/073-danita-bye-on-why-millennials-matter/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:45:26 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=968 https://boldideapodcast.com/073-danita-bye-on-why-millennials-matter/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 51:35 968 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDanita Bye was planning to write a book, just not the one that ended up being written! After speaking with her 23-year-old son following a leadership conference he attended, she felt compelled to explore what leading Millennials looked like --- and what it should look like instead.Danita Bye was planning to write a book, just not the one that ended up being written! After speaking with her 23-year-old son following a leadership conference he attended, she felt compelled to explore what leading Millennials looked like --- and what it should look like instead.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/072-john-turnipseed-on-how-i-went-from-leading-gangs-to-leading-dads/ https://boldideapodcast.com/072-john-turnipseed-on-how-i-went-from-leading-gangs-to-leading-dads/#respond Wed, 11 Jul 2018 10:45:42 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=963 https://boldideapodcast.com/072-john-turnipseed-on-how-i-went-from-leading-gangs-to-leading-dads/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 33:18 963 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noJohn Turnipseed used to lead a gang of 300 or more in Minneapolis, a gang with a reputation big enough and bad enough to have the National Guard called in against them. Now, he’s living a completely different story. The campus pastor and executive vice president at Urban Ventures, John takes his passion for fathering and uses it to minister to men and their families.John Turnipseed used to lead a gang of 300 or more in Minneapolis, a gang with a reputation big enough and bad enough to have the National Guard called in against them. Now, he’s living a completely different story. The campus pastor and executive vice president at Urban Ventures, John takes his passion for fathering and uses it to minister to men and their families.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/71-gigi-marvin-time-act/ https://boldideapodcast.com/71-gigi-marvin-time-act/#respond Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:45:30 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=943 https://boldideapodcast.com/71-gigi-marvin-time-act/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 47:55 943 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noGigi Marvin is an expert at taking action. A professional hockey player and three-time Olympic medalist, Gigi helped Team USA win gold earlier this year at the 2018 Olympics. But that rise to the top almost didn’t happen. Just months before the games, Gigi and her teammates chose to take a stand and demand action in regards to the state of women’s hockey across the country. She chats with Leary and Armin about the courage it took, and why acting was the only thing they could do.Gigi Marvin is an expert at taking action. A professional hockey player and three-time Olympic medalist, Gigi helped Team USA win gold earlier this year at the 2018 Olympics. But that rise to the top almost didn’t happen. Just months before the games, Gigi and her teammates chose to take a stand and demand action in regards to the state of women’s hockey across the country. She chats with Leary and Armin about the courage it took, and why acting was the only thing they could do.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/070-ryan-carlson-on-how-to-develop-your-networking-superpower/ https://boldideapodcast.com/070-ryan-carlson-on-how-to-develop-your-networking-superpower/#respond Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:45:34 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=934 https://boldideapodcast.com/070-ryan-carlson-on-how-to-develop-your-networking-superpower/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 43:21 934 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noRyan Carlson is a passionate networker who knows how building relationships with others can help both them and you in your own businesses and careers. And he learned from the best: his dad. Ryan joins Leary and Armin and they discuss ways to be memorable, how to be respectful of other people’s time, and how to keep nurturing those new connections long after that first business card exchange.Ryan Carlson is a passionate networker who knows how building relationships with others can help both them and you in your own businesses and careers. And he learned from the best: his dad. Ryan joins Leary and Armin and they discuss ways to be memorable, how to be respectful of other people’s time, and how to keep nurturing those new connections long after that first business card exchange.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/069-why-you-need-a-supermodel/ https://boldideapodcast.com/069-why-you-need-a-supermodel/#respond Wed, 23 May 2018 10:45:43 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=919 https://boldideapodcast.com/069-why-you-need-a-supermodel/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 36:47 919 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noLeary and Armin have had a lot of great guests on the show, people whose lives they admire and seek to emulate. In this episode, they’re sharing the guests they use as reference models to level up in their own lives.Leary and Armin have had a lot of great guests on the show, people whose lives they admire and seek to emulate. In this episode, they’re sharing the guests they use as reference models to level up in their own lives.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/068-aaron-ginn-on-authentic-courage/ https://boldideapodcast.com/068-aaron-ginn-on-authentic-courage/#respond Wed, 09 May 2018 10:45:56 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=911 https://boldideapodcast.com/068-aaron-ginn-on-authentic-courage/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:47 911 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAaron Ginn is a Silicon Valley force. Named to Forbes’s 30 Under 30 list in 2017, Aaron has helped companies like Everlane and StumbleUpon create products that people willingly become evangelists for, and it’s taught him a lot about his own personal faith while he’s at it. Aaron shares his story with Leary and Armin and has encouragement for Christians everywhere to be more courageous right where they are.Aaron Ginn is a Silicon Valley force. Named to Forbes’s 30 Under 30 list in 2017, Aaron has helped companies like Everlane and StumbleUpon create products that people willingly become evangelists for, and it’s taught him a lot about his own personal faith while he’s at it. Aaron shares his story with Leary and Armin and has encouragement for Christians everywhere to be more courageous right where they are.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/067-adam-davis-on-pain-and-transparency/ https://boldideapodcast.com/067-adam-davis-on-pain-and-transparency/#respond Wed, 02 May 2018 10:45:40 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=900 https://boldideapodcast.com/067-adam-davis-on-pain-and-transparency/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 41:50 900 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noFormer police officer Adam Davis wants everyone to redeem the pain in their life through being transparent with themselves, God, and others. As someone who has been sexually abused, Adam knows that radical transparency can bring healing to even the deepest of wounds. He shares his story with Leary and Armin, and encourages others to lay down their pain for Christ’s love.Former police officer Adam Davis wants everyone to redeem the pain in their life through being transparent with themselves, God, and others. As someone who has been sexually abused, Adam knows that radical transparency can bring healing to even the deepest of wounds. He shares his story with Leary and Armin, and encourages others to lay down their pain for Christ’s love.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/066-whitney-johnson-on-leading-with-disruption/ https://boldideapodcast.com/066-whitney-johnson-on-leading-with-disruption/#respond Wed, 25 Apr 2018 10:45:15 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=887 https://boldideapodcast.com/066-whitney-johnson-on-leading-with-disruption/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:26 887 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noWhitney Johnson knows that personal disruption is the best way to level-up in your own career trajectory. She jumped from earning a degree in music to becoming a sought-after equity analyst on Wall Street and knows that the experience helped her to jumpstart a new learning curve of her own. She chats about her experience with Leary and Armin and shares some tips for how to invite disruption in your own life in order to grow.Whitney Johnson knows that personal disruption is the best way to level-up in your own career trajectory. She jumped from earning a degree in music to becoming a sought-after equity analyst on Wall Street and knows that the experience helped her to jumpstart a new learning curve of her own. She chats about her experience with Leary and Armin and shares some tips for how to invite disruption in your own life in order to grow.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/065-herb-reese-on-gods-heart-single-moms-widows/ https://boldideapodcast.com/065-herb-reese-on-gods-heart-single-moms-widows/#respond Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:45:30 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=878 https://boldideapodcast.com/065-herb-reese-on-gods-heart-single-moms-widows/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 43:22 878 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noHerb Reese had been leading teams of men to serve widows and single moms for over ten years, but when his brother-in-law died and left his sister without someone to care for her and her daughters, he realized that his next bold step needed to be taking his ministry full time. Herb joins Leary and Armin to discuss New Commandment Men’s Ministry and how it is changing the lives of men and women around the globe.Herb Reese had been leading teams of men to serve widows and single moms for over ten years, but when his brother-in-law died and left his sister without someone to care for her and her daughters, he realized that his next bold step needed to be taking his ministry full time. Herb joins Leary and Armin to discuss New Commandment Men’s Ministry and how it is changing the lives of men and women around the globe.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/064-how-do-you-know-if-youre-trusting-god-with-a-bold-idea/ https://boldideapodcast.com/064-how-do-you-know-if-youre-trusting-god-with-a-bold-idea/#respond Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:45:47 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=865 https://boldideapodcast.com/064-how-do-you-know-if-youre-trusting-god-with-a-bold-idea/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 36:55 865 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noHow do you know if you are trusting God with a bold idea? Leary and Armin take a break from guest interviews to discuss the topic, chatting about prayer, timing, pacing, and facing risk. They’ve got practical steps to test your bold idea, and ways to know whether or not it’s the right time to dive into pursuing one.How do you know if you are trusting God with a bold idea? Leary and Armin take a break from guest interviews to discuss the topic, chatting about prayer, timing, pacing, and facing risk. They’ve got practical steps to test your bold idea, and ways to know whether or not it’s the right time to dive into pursuing one.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/063-torrey-bates-on-embracing-bold-failure/ https://boldideapodcast.com/063-torrey-bates-on-embracing-bold-failure/#respond Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:45:59 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=857 https://boldideapodcast.com/063-torrey-bates-on-embracing-bold-failure/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 51:56 857 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAfter meeting failure in childhood, in marriage, and in his finances, Torrey Bates found himself starting fresh --- again. And this time, he found that finding purpose for himself rather than stepping into a role someone else had for him was the ticket to finally breaking out of the cycle of failure. Torrey shares his tough and triumphant story with Leary and Armin, reminding each of us that redemption is always possible.After meeting failure in childhood, in marriage, and in his finances, Torrey Bates found himself starting fresh --- again. And this time, he found that finding purpose for himself rather than stepping into a role someone else had for him was the ticket to finally breaking out of the cycle of failure. Torrey shares his tough and triumphant story with Leary and Armin, reminding each of us that redemption is always possible.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/062-brian-bird-on-the-power-of-a-redemptive-story/ https://boldideapodcast.com/062-brian-bird-on-the-power-of-a-redemptive-story/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:45:23 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=847 https://boldideapodcast.com/062-brian-bird-on-the-power-of-a-redemptive-story/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 51:25 847 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noIs there a place for Christians in popular art and culture? There most certainly is says Brian Bird, a successful Hollywood film and television producer. Brian doesn’t see a separation between the art of the people and the art of the church, just millions of men and women created in the image of God using their talent to share stories of redemption in search of the greatest redemption of all.Is there a place for Christians in popular art and culture? There most certainly is says Brian Bird, a successful Hollywood film and television producer. Brian doesn’t see a separation between the art of the people and the art of the church, just millions of men and women created in the image of God using their talent to share stories of redemption in search of the greatest redemption of all.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/061-taylor-smith-on-how-refugees-have-changed-me/ https://boldideapodcast.com/061-taylor-smith-on-how-refugees-have-changed-me/#respond Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:45:45 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=837 https://boldideapodcast.com/061-taylor-smith-on-how-refugees-have-changed-me/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 50:31 837 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAfter losing both of her parents by the age of 18, Taylor Smith learned what loneliness was. Her mission is to help refugees all over the world feel the sense of belonging that we have as God’s people, and she has a remarkable story of how she got to this point. In this episode, she shares with Leary and Armin her vision for the world, that the nations of unrest might find God’s peace.After losing both of her parents by the age of 18, Taylor Smith learned what loneliness was. Her mission is to help refugees all over the world feel the sense of belonging that we have as God’s people, and she has a remarkable story of how she got to this point. In this episode, she shares with Leary and Armin her vision for the world, that the nations of unrest might find God’s peace.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/060-jay-bennett-making-kingdom-impact/ https://boldideapodcast.com/060-jay-bennett-making-kingdom-impact/#respond Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:45:39 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=826 https://boldideapodcast.com/060-jay-bennett-making-kingdom-impact/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 40:34 826 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan we make a Kingdom impact while we are here on earth? Jay Bennett is living proof that we can. A former attorney, Jay spent the first half of his life climbing ladders and making big things happen. Then he had what he calls his “halftime moment” when he lost the ability to speak. The moment brought him to a place where he knew God’s peace like never before, prompting him to turn his eyes to making investments for the Kingdom of God rather than just financial ones.Can we make a Kingdom impact while we are here on earth? Jay Bennett is living proof that we can. A former attorney, Jay spent the first half of his life climbing ladders and making big things happen. Then he had what he calls his “halftime moment” when he lost the ability to speak. The moment brought him to a place where he knew God’s peace like never before, prompting him to turn his eyes to making investments for the Kingdom of God rather than just financial ones.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/059-john-griffith-on-why-the-global-refugee-crisis-matters/ https://boldideapodcast.com/059-john-griffith-on-why-the-global-refugee-crisis-matters/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:45:44 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=814 https://boldideapodcast.com/059-john-griffith-on-why-the-global-refugee-crisis-matters/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 51:25 814 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan we make a difference in the global refugee crisis? John Griffith is living proof that we can. A former real estate developer and early retiree, John found his second life’s purpose in working with the American Refugee Committee and putting his skills in global development to perfect use.Can we make a difference in the global refugee crisis? John Griffith is living proof that we can. A former real estate developer and early retiree, John found his second life’s purpose in working with the American Refugee Committee and putting his skills in global development to perfect use.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/058-nick-tasler-risk-change-requires/ https://boldideapodcast.com/058-nick-tasler-risk-change-requires/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:45:07 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=803 https://boldideapodcast.com/058-nick-tasler-risk-change-requires/feed/ 5 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:16 803 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan we handle the risk that change requires? Nick Tasler thinks we can. An expert in the field of managing change, Nick helps Fortune 500 companies handle the change that comes their way as intentionally as possible. In order to make a big change, you have to take big risks -- and there is a science to it. Nick’s advice for individuals and corporations can help them manage their risk tolerance to be more effective.Can we handle the risk that change requires? Nick Tasler thinks we can. An expert in the field of managing change, Nick helps Fortune 500 companies handle the change that comes their way as intentionally as possible. In order to make a big change, you have to take big risks -- and there is a science to it. Nick’s advice for individuals and corporations can help them manage their risk tolerance to be more effective.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/057-dr-chuck-stecker-intentionally-intergenerational/ https://boldideapodcast.com/057-dr-chuck-stecker-intentionally-intergenerational/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:45:35 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=792 https://boldideapodcast.com/057-dr-chuck-stecker-intentionally-intergenerational/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 50:50 792 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDr. Stecker has a passion to help churches return to the intergenerational communities that they once were. He chats with Leary and Armin about creating a culture where church ministries don’t silo church members away from one another, helping churches function as the families God intended them to be.Dr. Stecker has a passion to help churches return to the intergenerational communities that they once were. He chats with Leary and Armin about creating a culture where church ministries don’t silo church members away from one another, helping churches function as the families God intended them to be.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/056-chris-mefford-on-how-to-create-a-bold-team/ https://boldideapodcast.com/056-chris-mefford-on-how-to-create-a-bold-team/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:45:06 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=783 https://boldideapodcast.com/056-chris-mefford-on-how-to-create-a-bold-team/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 47:30 783 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan we create teams that help us reach our bold idea? Chris Mefford knows we can. Chris has taken departments that nobody wanted to work with and turned them into the departments that everyone wanted to be connected to. He talks with Leary and Armin about how radical transparency helped him get there.Can we create teams that help us reach our bold idea? Chris Mefford knows we can. Chris has taken departments that nobody wanted to work with and turned them into the departments that everyone wanted to be connected to. He talks with Leary and Armin about how radical transparency helped him get there.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/055-phil-cooke-jonathan-bock-recapturing-credibility/ https://boldideapodcast.com/055-phil-cooke-jonathan-bock-recapturing-credibility/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:45:03 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=769 https://boldideapodcast.com/055-phil-cooke-jonathan-bock-recapturing-credibility/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 53:56 769 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noPhil Cooke and Jonathan Bock have some shocking statistics for Christians today: Attending church less than 50% of the time makes you a “regular”. More than a third of Christians don’t believe prayer is important. Less than 10% of regular attenders tithe. When we bemoan the fact that our “Christian nation” is slipping away, who can we really blame? Leary and Armin talk with Phil and Jonathan about the broken church and how we can --- and must --- regain our credibility.Phil Cooke and Jonathan Bock have some shocking statistics for Christians today: Attending church less than 50% of the time makes you a “regular”. More than a third of Christians don’t believe prayer is important. Less than 10% of regular attenders tithe. When we bemoan the fact that our “Christian nation” is slipping away, who can we really blame? Leary and Armin talk with Phil and Jonathan about the broken church and how we can --- and must --- regain our credibility.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/054-making-work-great-again/ https://boldideapodcast.com/054-making-work-great-again/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:45:04 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=761 https://boldideapodcast.com/054-making-work-great-again/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 43:17 761 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noLeary and Armin are making work great again! But seriously: they are. By asking some important questions, they’re moving the conversation from whether or not what you are doing is great, to whether or not you are doing great just by doing with the right attitude.Leary and Armin are making work great again! But seriously: they are. By asking some important questions, they’re moving the conversation from whether or not what you are doing is great, to whether or not you are doing great just by doing with the right attitude.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/053-michele-rigby-assad-on-my-secret-life-as-a-spy/ https://boldideapodcast.com/053-michele-rigby-assad-on-my-secret-life-as-a-spy/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2018 11:45:36 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=752 https://boldideapodcast.com/053-michele-rigby-assad-on-my-secret-life-as-a-spy/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 48:47 752 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan we walk through our fear of a dangerous situation, trusting that God has it all worked out? Michele Rigby Assad is living proof that we can. A former CIA counter-terrorism officer, Michele has lived in scary places and done some scary things --- and she gives God the credit for keeping her safe and enabling her to do every mission she came up against.Can we walk through our fear of a dangerous situation, trusting that God has it all worked out? Michele Rigby Assad is living proof that we can. A former CIA counter-terrorism officer, Michele has lived in scary places and done some scary things --- and she gives God the credit for keeping her safe and enabling her to do every mission she came up against.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/052-dr-joe-martin-on-being-a-man-builder/ https://boldideapodcast.com/052-dr-joe-martin-on-being-a-man-builder/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:45:47 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=743 https://boldideapodcast.com/052-dr-joe-martin-on-being-a-man-builder/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 45:49 743 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan we move out of a broken past and into a healed future? Dr. Joe Martin believes we can --- and that we are charged to help others do the same. As someone who grew up without a father, Dr. Joe Martin knows what it’s like to crave a mentor and to need a Godly example. He speaks with Leary and Armin about what it means to be a man-builder, and why it might even be the biggest tool to break the cycle of absent fathers.Can we move out of a broken past and into a healed future? Dr. Joe Martin believes we can --- and that we are charged to help others do the same. As someone who grew up without a father, Dr. Joe Martin knows what it’s like to crave a mentor and to need a Godly example. He speaks with Leary and Armin about what it means to be a man-builder, and why it might even be the biggest tool to break the cycle of absent fathers.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/051-jackelyn-viera-iloff-pushing-fear/ https://boldideapodcast.com/051-jackelyn-viera-iloff-pushing-fear/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:45:00 +0000 http://boldideapodcast.com/?p=726 https://boldideapodcast.com/051-jackelyn-viera-iloff-pushing-fear/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 39:32 726 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan we push through our fear to find what God has for us on the other side? Jackelyn Viera Iloff is here to say you can. Jackelyn felt God calling her to work in Washington, D.C., a long, long way from her native California. In faith, Jackelyn pushed through the fear of failing and discovered a calling on her life that could only be from God.Can we push through our fear to find what God has for us on the other side? Jackelyn Viera Iloff is here to say you can. Jackelyn felt God calling her to work in Washington, D.C., a long, long way from her native California. In faith, Jackelyn pushed through the fear of failing and discovered a calling on her life that could only be from God.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/050-john-collier-move-fear-freedom/ https://boldideapodcast.com/050-john-collier-move-fear-freedom/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:45:25 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=718 https://boldideapodcast.com/050-john-collier-move-fear-freedom/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 48:59 718 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan we move from fear to freedom and find the love and approval we all want and need? John Collier’s story is proof that we can. A former police officer and convicted felon, John’s story is one of redemption and being made new. He shares how he overcame childhood trauma and found the father figure he always knew he needed.Can we move from fear to freedom and find the love and approval we all want and need? John Collier’s story is proof that we can. A former police officer and convicted felon, John’s story is one of redemption and being made new. He shares how he overcame childhood trauma and found the father figure he always knew he needed.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/049-art-erickson-moving-transaction-transformation/ https://boldideapodcast.com/049-art-erickson-moving-transaction-transformation/#comments Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:45:50 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=697 https://boldideapodcast.com/049-art-erickson-moving-transaction-transformation/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 49:42 697 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noArt Erickson took the neighborhood of South Minneapolis from being known as “Murder-apolis” to being a thriving center of economic growth and sustainability. He joins Leary and Armin to discuss how his work is entirely dependent on seeing others through the lens of transformation and not transaction.Art Erickson took the neighborhood of South Minneapolis from being known as “Murder-apolis” to being a thriving center of economic growth and sustainability. He joins Leary and Armin to discuss how his work is entirely dependent on seeing others through the lens of transformation and not transaction.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/048-dave-mcintyre-surviving-wilderness/ https://boldideapodcast.com/048-dave-mcintyre-surviving-wilderness/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:45:05 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=693 https://boldideapodcast.com/048-dave-mcintyre-surviving-wilderness/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 52:07 693 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAfter spending 66 days in the wilderness as part of The History Channel’s Alone show, Dave McIntyre came away from the experience with a newfound reliance on God’s strength in the absence of his own. He discusses how to survive your personal wilderness, and what you can learn about yourself and God when you do.After spending 66 days in the wilderness as part of The History Channel’s Alone show, Dave McIntyre came away from the experience with a newfound reliance on God’s strength in the absence of his own. He discusses how to survive your personal wilderness, and what you can learn about yourself and God when you do.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/047-whats-wrong-comfort-zone/ https://boldideapodcast.com/047-whats-wrong-comfort-zone/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:45:38 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=671 https://boldideapodcast.com/047-whats-wrong-comfort-zone/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 37:16 671 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noWhat’s wrong with a comfort zone? Does a bold idea need to be a leap of faith? Is a comfort zone good or bad? How do you take steps to get out of your comfort zone? Leary and Armin discuss all of these questions, share the pros and cons of comfort zones, and talk about how to know if you aren’t leaving yours enough.What’s wrong with a comfort zone? Does a bold idea need to be a leap of faith? Is a comfort zone good or bad? How do you take steps to get out of your comfort zone? Leary and Armin discuss all of these questions, share the pros and cons of comfort zones, and talk about how to know if you aren’t leaving yours enough.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/046-scott-alan-turner-not-money-moron/ https://boldideapodcast.com/046-scott-alan-turner-not-money-moron/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:45:48 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=659 https://boldideapodcast.com/046-scott-alan-turner-not-money-moron/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 42:05 659 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noScott Alan Turner went from having an $800 a month car payment and a too-big-for-his-wallet mortgage to living a debt-free life and retiring early. This former money moron now helps others live like financial rock stars. He chats with Leary and Armin about how he learned the importance of being aware, in money and in life.Scott Alan Turner went from having an $800 a month car payment and a too-big-for-his-wallet mortgage to living a debt-free life and retiring early. This former money moron now helps others live like financial rock stars. He chats with Leary and Armin about how he learned the importance of being aware, in money and in life.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/045-kevin-devries-trauma-misadventures/ https://boldideapodcast.com/045-kevin-devries-trauma-misadventures/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:45:37 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=644 https://boldideapodcast.com/045-kevin-devries-trauma-misadventures/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 52:51 644 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noKevin DeVries climbed five of the tallest mountains in the world, skied to the North Pole, started and sold business, and went on a hunt to find Noah’s Ark--all to avoid facing his past. Kevin shares his story of having run to the ends of the earth to avoid healing and how God met him with grace right where he was.Kevin DeVries climbed five of the tallest mountains in the world, skied to the North Pole, started and sold business, and went on a hunt to find Noah’s Ark--all to avoid facing his past. Kevin shares his story of having run to the ends of the earth to avoid healing and how God met him with grace right where he was.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/044-wes-yoder-on-cultivating-a-life-of-curiosity/ https://boldideapodcast.com/044-wes-yoder-on-cultivating-a-life-of-curiosity/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:45:18 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=636 https://boldideapodcast.com/044-wes-yoder-on-cultivating-a-life-of-curiosity/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 56:06 636 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noCan curiosity be cultivated? Wes Yoder thinks it can. Raised in an Amish and Mennonite community, it wasn’t until Wes was in his twenties that he realized that he could learn anything he wanted if he pointed his curiosity in the right direction. Now a successful author and founder of a prominent faith-based company, Wes encourages others to connect with their God-given curiosity.Can curiosity be cultivated? Wes Yoder thinks it can. Raised in an Amish and Mennonite community, it wasn’t until Wes was in his twenties that he realized that he could learn anything he wanted if he pointed his curiosity in the right direction. Now a successful author and founder of a prominent faith-based company, Wes encourages others to connect with their God-given curiosity.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/043-victoria-jackson-laughter-tough-times/ https://boldideapodcast.com/043-victoria-jackson-laughter-tough-times/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:45:03 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=624 https://boldideapodcast.com/043-victoria-jackson-laughter-tough-times/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 41:56 624 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noWhat happens when a comedian gets breast cancer? She makes a joke about it. Former Saturday Night Live cast member Victoria Jackson shares her story of how laughter in tough times can be its own kind of saving grace. Join her, Leary and Armin to hear how God can use even cancer to spread His Gospel.What happens when a comedian gets breast cancer? She makes a joke about it. Former Saturday Night Live cast member Victoria Jackson shares her story of how laughter in tough times can be its own kind of saving grace. Join her, Leary and Armin to hear how God can use even cancer to spread His Gospel.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/042-ward-brehm-god-changed-jerk/ https://boldideapodcast.com/042-ward-brehm-god-changed-jerk/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:45:54 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=618 https://boldideapodcast.com/042-ward-brehm-god-changed-jerk/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 48:44 618 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noWard Brehm says he was "a jerk" before God changed his heart and a life. A retired successful businessman, Ward found the love of Christ on a trip to Africa and has never been the same since. He talks with Leary and Armin about how God changed a jerk, as well as the guiding principles he has used to live his life since.Ward Brehm says he was "a jerk" before God changed his heart and a life. A retired successful businessman, Ward found the love of Christ on a trip to Africa and has never been the same since. He talks with Leary and Armin about how God changed a jerk, as well as the guiding principles he has used to live his life since.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/041-amanda-carroll-on-the-single-mom-life/ https://boldideapodcast.com/041-amanda-carroll-on-the-single-mom-life/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:45:04 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=608 https://boldideapodcast.com/041-amanda-carroll-on-the-single-mom-life/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 52:00 608 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAmanda Carroll found herself married, a mother of three, doing a morning show in Washington, D.C., and living what looked like the life of a perfect suburban Christian woman. That all changed when her husband came home from a business trip to say that he was leaving her and their three kids---the youngest of which was only 8 weeks old. Amanda had to start her life over, and now she strives to help other single moms do the same.Amanda Carroll found herself married, a mother of three, doing a morning show in Washington, D.C., and living what looked like the life of a perfect suburban Christian woman. That all changed when her husband came home from a business trip to say that he was leaving her and their three kids---the youngest of which was only 8 weeks old. Amanda had to start her life over, and now she strives to help other single moms do the same.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/040-jeff-goins-on-why-real-artists-dont-starve/ https://boldideapodcast.com/040-jeff-goins-on-why-real-artists-dont-starve/#respond Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:45:07 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=598 https://boldideapodcast.com/040-jeff-goins-on-why-real-artists-dont-starve/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 56:53 598 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noEver want to take the leap, quit your job, and pursue your art full time? It’s often tempting for a lot of us, but the phrase “starving artist” pulls most of us back. Jeff Goins joins Leary and Armin to talk about the myth of the starving artist---and how you can pursue your art like so many creatives before you.Ever want to take the leap, quit your job, and pursue your art full time? It’s often tempting for a lot of us, but the phrase “starving artist” pulls most of us back. Jeff Goins joins Leary and Armin to talk about the myth of the starving artist---and how you can pursue your art like so many creatives before you.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/039-five-tools-beat-distraction/ https://boldideapodcast.com/039-five-tools-beat-distraction/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:45:32 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=586 https://boldideapodcast.com/039-five-tools-beat-distraction/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 43:36 586 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAre you constantly getting knocked off course in the pursuit of your BoldIdea? Do you get distracted easily? Have a long todo list that just never seems to get done? Leary Gates and Armin Assadi share five tools to help you beat distraction and get to work on your BoldIdea.Are you constantly getting knocked off course in the pursuit of your BoldIdea? Do you get distracted easily? Have a long todo list that just never seems to get done? Leary Gates and Armin Assadi share five tools to help you beat distraction and get to work on your BoldIdea.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/038-mcnair-wilson-creative-habits/ https://boldideapodcast.com/038-mcnair-wilson-creative-habits/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2017 10:45:52 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=581 https://boldideapodcast.com/038-mcnair-wilson-creative-habits/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 50:11 581 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noMcNair Wilson has a history of being exceptionally creative. But this former Disney Imagineer, writer, artist, actor, and public speaker thinks everyone is creative---we’re just using the wrong definition. Today on the podcast, McNair chats with Leary and Armin about the essential habits of creative people.McNair Wilson has a history of being exceptionally creative. But this former Disney Imagineer, writer, artist, actor, and public speaker thinks everyone is creative---we’re just using the wrong definition. Today on the podcast, McNair chats with Leary and Armin about the essential habits of creative people.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/037-elizabeth-saunders-time-management/ https://boldideapodcast.com/037-elizabeth-saunders-time-management/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:45:59 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=566 https://boldideapodcast.com/037-elizabeth-saunders-time-management/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 42:01 566 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noElizabeth Saunders has a vision that Christians will stop managing their time and allow God to manage it for them. As someone who has gone through the transition from time management to priority management, Elizabeth chats with Leary and Armin about how doing this will set Christians free---and allow them to be even more effective disciples.Elizabeth Saunders has a vision that Christians will stop managing their time and allow God to manage it for them. As someone who has gone through the transition from time management to priority management, Elizabeth chats with Leary and Armin about how doing this will set Christians free---and allow them to be even more effective disciples.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/036-phil-carson-trusting-god-business-failure/ https://boldideapodcast.com/036-phil-carson-trusting-god-business-failure/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:45:48 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=558 https://boldideapodcast.com/036-phil-carson-trusting-god-business-failure/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 38:48 558 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDr. Phil Carson experienced severe stress-related health issues that led him to seek a more natural cure and livelihood. After losing the business he had built during the 2009 recession, Dr. Carson had to learn to trust God like he never had before --- and he discusses this new perspective on trusting God in business failure with Leary and Armin on the podcast this week.Dr. Phil Carson experienced severe stress-related health issues that led him to seek a more natural cure and livelihood. After losing the business he had built during the 2009 recession, Dr. Carson had to learn to trust God like he never had before --- and he discusses this new perspective on trusting God in business failure with Leary and Armin on the podcast this week.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/035-zoro-drummer-unbeatable/ https://boldideapodcast.com/035-zoro-drummer-unbeatable/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:06:23 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=546 https://boldideapodcast.com/035-zoro-drummer-unbeatable/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 53:36 546 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noZoro the Drummer wanted to be three things in life: a drummer, a speaker, and a preacher. Raised in Compton by a single mother, the odds were not in his favor. But God’s grace is more than we can imagine, and today Zoro is all three of these and much more. Zoro the Drummer talks with Leary and Armin about how having a vision at a young age made him unbeatable.Zoro the Drummer wanted to be three things in life: a drummer, a speaker, and a preacher. Raised in Compton by a single mother, the odds were not in his favor. But God’s grace is more than we can imagine, and today Zoro is all three of these and much more. Zoro the Drummer talks with Leary and Armin about how having a vision at a young age made him unbeatable.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/034-ron-edmondson-on-the-myths-of-leadership/ https://boldideapodcast.com/034-ron-edmondson-on-the-myths-of-leadership/#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:45:20 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=527 https://boldideapodcast.com/034-ron-edmondson-on-the-myths-of-leadership/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 45:10 527 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noRon Edmondson has a unique perspective on church leadership, because he wasn’t always a part of it. This former business-owner-turned-lead pastor shares seven myths of leadership with Leary and Armin, and what it means to be an effective leader or manager in God’s kingdom, and why the church isn’t a business---but could take some lessons from the business world.Ron Edmondson has a unique perspective on church leadership, because he wasn’t always a part of it. This former business-owner-turned-lead pastor shares seven myths of leadership with Leary and Armin, and what it means to be an effective leader or manager in God’s kingdom, and why the church isn’t a business---but could take some lessons from the business world.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/033-tim-sanders-on-being-spiritually-rich/ https://boldideapodcast.com/033-tim-sanders-on-being-spiritually-rich/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:45:18 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=514 https://boldideapodcast.com/033-tim-sanders-on-being-spiritually-rich/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 51:52 514 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noTim Sanders has a revolutionary idea for business and life: giving away your love, your time, and your resources to help others is the only way to be truly successful. Tim chats with Leary and Armin about how important it is to give and ask nothing in return, and he shares seven principles for leading a life that is spiritually rich.Tim Sanders has a revolutionary idea for business and life: giving away your love, your time, and your resources to help others is the only way to be truly successful. Tim chats with Leary and Armin about how important it is to give and ask nothing in return, and he shares seven principles for leading a life that is spiritually rich.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/032-kathleen-cooke-influence-relationships/ https://boldideapodcast.com/032-kathleen-cooke-influence-relationships/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:45:25 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=503 https://boldideapodcast.com/032-kathleen-cooke-influence-relationships/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:27 503 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noKathleen Cooke is someone who is hard to keep up with---she’s an actress, author, speaker, and mentor seeking to connect Christians within Hollywood and beyond. Kathleen chats with Leary and Armin about how important the influence of relationships is in our lives as Christians, whether we’re seeking a new job or trying to carve out space for daily quiet time.Kathleen Cooke is someone who is hard to keep up with---she’s an actress, author, speaker, and mentor seeking to connect Christians within Hollywood and beyond. Kathleen chats with Leary and Armin about how important the influence of relationships is in our lives as Christians, whether we’re seeking a new job or trying to carve out space for daily quiet time.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/031-dan-rupple-on-preparing-to-be-surprised/ https://boldideapodcast.com/031-dan-rupple-on-preparing-to-be-surprised/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:45:37 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=495 https://boldideapodcast.com/031-dan-rupple-on-preparing-to-be-surprised/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 43:56 495 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDan Rupple is a media strategist and producer, as well as the CEO of Mastermedia International. He works one-on-one with media executives, helping them to understand the Christian audience and serving as an ally and Christian influence and counsel in their lives, both professional and personal. Dan talks with Leary and Armin about the changing media landscape and how Christians can be a part of it, if they are preparing to be surprised.Dan Rupple is a media strategist and producer, as well as the CEO of Mastermedia International. He works one-on-one with media executives, helping them to understand the Christian audience and serving as an ally and Christian influence and counsel in their lives, both professional and personal. Dan talks with Leary and Armin about the changing media landscape and how Christians can be a part of it, if they are preparing to be surprised.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/030-karen-covell-worlds-influential-mission-field/ https://boldideapodcast.com/030-karen-covell-worlds-influential-mission-field/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:45:13 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=483 https://boldideapodcast.com/030-karen-covell-worlds-influential-mission-field/feed/ 6 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 43:15 483 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noKaren Covell is a producer in the entertainment industry, an author, and founder of the Hollywood Prayer Network. She discusses how Hollywood might just be the Christian churches biggest mission field and how she’s working to bridge the gap between an industry that Christians fear and one that desperately needs Jesus.Karen Covell is a producer in the entertainment industry, an author, and founder of the Hollywood Prayer Network. She discusses how Hollywood might just be the Christian churches biggest mission field and how she’s working to bridge the gap between an industry that Christians fear and one that desperately needs Jesus.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/029-pj-jonas-on-integrating-work-faith-and-family/ https://boldideapodcast.com/029-pj-jonas-on-integrating-work-faith-and-family/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:45:02 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=468 https://boldideapodcast.com/029-pj-jonas-on-integrating-work-faith-and-family/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 40:03 468 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noPJ Jonas is a writer and small business owner who encourages others in their own family entrepreneurship adventures. In this interview, she chats with Leary and Armin about it means to work hard with a blessing from the Lord and how to integrate homeschooling, owning a business, and raising Godly children into one very full life.PJ Jonas is a writer and small business owner who encourages others in their own family entrepreneurship adventures. In this interview, she chats with Leary and Armin about it means to work hard with a blessing from the Lord and how to integrate homeschooling, owning a business, and raising Godly children into one very full life.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/028-mark-goblowksy-enduring-hard-times/ https://boldideapodcast.com/028-mark-goblowksy-enduring-hard-times/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:45:37 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=451 https://boldideapodcast.com/028-mark-goblowksy-enduring-hard-times/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:27 451 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noMark Goblowsky is a martial artist, author, and podcast host as well as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. After his son suffered a tragic brain injury, Mark had to learn to have faith in God even while walking through the hardest of times. Mark shares with Leary and Armin how this journey has changed him as a person and how he has turned his pain into a bold idea to help others.Mark Goblowsky is a martial artist, author, and podcast host as well as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. After his son suffered a tragic brain injury, Mark had to learn to have faith in God even while walking through the hardest of times. Mark shares with Leary and Armin how this journey has changed him as a person and how he has turned his pain into a bold idea to help others.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/027-chris-fabry-reason-bold-idea/ https://boldideapodcast.com/027-chris-fabry-reason-bold-idea/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:45:26 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=432 https://boldideapodcast.com/027-chris-fabry-reason-bold-idea/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 49:07 432 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noChris Fabry is an award-winning author of more than 80 books and a Moody Radio talk show host. After an unexpected financial and physical setback, he and his family had to learn to walk in faith toward what God had for them next. He joins Leary and Armin to discuss how false humility can often keep Christians from following their bold idea, and what he thinks you should do instead.Chris Fabry is an award-winning author of more than 80 books and a Moody Radio talk show host. After an unexpected financial and physical setback, he and his family had to learn to walk in faith toward what God had for them next. He joins Leary and Armin to discuss how false humility can often keep Christians from following their bold idea, and what he thinks you should do instead.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/026-shari-rigby-on-perseverance/ https://boldideapodcast.com/026-shari-rigby-on-perseverance/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2017 10:45:46 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=419 https://boldideapodcast.com/026-shari-rigby-on-perseverance/feed/ 2 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 42:29 419 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noShari Rigby is an author, Hollywood director, producer, and actress, who bold idea is to inspire women around the world with film, speaking, and her writings to say yes to their own stories and to know that they have been uniquely and beautifully created by a Savior that loves them.Shari Rigby is an author, Hollywood director, producer, and actress, who bold idea is to inspire women around the world with film, speaking, and her writings to say yes to their own stories and to know that they have been uniquely and beautifully created by a Savior that loves them.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/025-three-bold-idea-killers/ https://boldideapodcast.com/025-three-bold-idea-killers/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:45:21 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=403 https://boldideapodcast.com/025-three-bold-idea-killers/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 25:08 403 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noWhy do some ideas take off while others wither and die? In this week’s episode, Leary and Armin dig into the reasons your bold idea may never take flight. They’ve identified three bold idea killers that could be stopping your idea in its tracks. Listen in to learn about the three bold idea killers and how to avoid them!Why do some ideas take off while others wither and die? In this week’s episode, Leary and Armin dig into the reasons your bold idea may never take flight. They’ve identified three bold idea killers that could be stopping your idea in its tracks. Listen in to learn about the three bold idea killers and how to avoid them!ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/024-tom-gehring-world-class-peacemaker/ https://boldideapodcast.com/024-tom-gehring-world-class-peacemaker/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:45:20 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=376 https://boldideapodcast.com/024-tom-gehring-world-class-peacemaker/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 50:33 376 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noTom Gehring is a trial lawyer, mediator, adjunct professor of law at Pepperdine University’s School of Law, and author. He travels the country sharing strategies for conflict mediation. Today, he joins Leary and Armin to discuss how Christians can become world-class peacemakers based on Biblical examples and how walking the Camino de Santiago has helped him take one step at a time with Christ.Tom Gehring is a trial lawyer, mediator, adjunct professor of law at Pepperdine University’s School of Law, and author. He travels the country sharing strategies for conflict mediation. Today, he joins Leary and Armin to discuss how Christians can become world-class peacemakers based on Biblical examples and how walking the Camino de Santiago has helped him take one step at a time with Christ.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/023-phil-cooke-engaging-culture/ https://boldideapodcast.com/023-phil-cooke-engaging-culture/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:45:32 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=374 https://boldideapodcast.com/023-phil-cooke-engaging-culture/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 52:16 374 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noPhil Cooke is a writer and Hollywood producer who discovered his unlikely true calling in the world of film. He joins Leary and Armin to talk about how Christians can use the power of media to spread the Gospel.Phil Cooke is a writer and Hollywood producer who discovered his unlikely true calling in the world of film. He joins Leary and Armin to talk about how Christians can use the power of media to spread the Gospel.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/022-os-hillman-adversity-joseph-calling/ https://boldideapodcast.com/022-os-hillman-adversity-joseph-calling/#respond Wed, 31 May 2017 10:45:17 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=349 https://boldideapodcast.com/022-os-hillman-adversity-joseph-calling/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 42:31 349 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noOs Hillman is a speaker, author, and the president of Marketplace Leaders. Join us in this episode as Os shares his story of finding his calling through adversity.Os Hillman is a speaker, author, and the president of Marketplace Leaders. Join us in this episode as Os shares his story of finding his calling through adversity.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/021-jarod-cronk-listening-story/ https://boldideapodcast.com/021-jarod-cronk-listening-story/#respond Wed, 24 May 2017 10:45:47 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=345 https://boldideapodcast.com/021-jarod-cronk-listening-story/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 39:02 345 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noJarod Cronk is the owner and founder of Sharehouse Goods, a Milwaukee organization that turns unwanted goods into revenue and jobs for the community. Jarod joins Leary and Armin to talk about transforming a city culture and engaging in your story.Jarod Cronk is the owner and founder of Sharehouse Goods, a Milwaukee organization that turns unwanted goods into revenue and jobs for the community. Jarod joins Leary and Armin to talk about transforming a city culture and engaging in your story.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/020-joe-pellegrino-on-the-power-of-a-blessing/ https://boldideapodcast.com/020-joe-pellegrino-on-the-power-of-a-blessing/#comments Wed, 17 May 2017 10:45:39 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=340 https://boldideapodcast.com/020-joe-pellegrino-on-the-power-of-a-blessing/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:01 340 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noJoe Pellegrino is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Legacy Minded Men. In this episode, Joe shares the power of a father’s blessing and how men can live up to a Biblical example of leadership.Joe Pellegrino is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Legacy Minded Men. In this episode, Joe shares the power of a father’s blessing and how men can live up to a Biblical example of leadership.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/019-aaron-walker-success-significance/ https://boldideapodcast.com/019-aaron-walker-success-significance/#respond Wed, 10 May 2017 10:45:00 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=331 https://boldideapodcast.com/019-aaron-walker-success-significance/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 45:33 331 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noAaron Walker is an entrepreneur and author who sold his first business to a Fortune 500 company at age 27 and has since bought and sold 11 other companies. He joins Leary and Armin to talk about the relationship between success and significance.Aaron Walker is an entrepreneur and author who sold his first business to a Fortune 500 company at age 27 and has since bought and sold 11 other companies. He joins Leary and Armin to talk about the relationship between success and significance.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/018-darren-wilson-embracing-journey/ https://boldideapodcast.com/018-darren-wilson-embracing-journey/#comments Wed, 03 May 2017 12:00:45 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=327 https://boldideapodcast.com/018-darren-wilson-embracing-journey/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 43:39 327 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDarren Wilson is an author and filmmaker who was recently named an Emerging Leader of Tomorrow by Charisma Magazine. In this episode, he shares his story of embracing the journey after asking God to give him an idea.Darren Wilson is an author and filmmaker who was recently named an Emerging Leader of Tomorrow by Charisma Magazine. In this episode, he shares his story of embracing the journey after asking God to give him an idea.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/017-michele-pillar-on-moving-from-frenetic-to-fulfilled/ https://boldideapodcast.com/017-michele-pillar-on-moving-from-frenetic-to-fulfilled/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:45:09 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=317 https://boldideapodcast.com/017-michele-pillar-on-moving-from-frenetic-to-fulfilled/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 52:19 317 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noMichele Pillar is a three-time Grammy nominee, author, and founder of The Clothesline Conference. She joins Leary and Armin to talk about how God helped her move from frenetic to fulfilled so she could help others find healing and redemption.Michele Pillar is a three-time Grammy nominee, author, and founder of The Clothesline Conference. She joins Leary and Armin to talk about how God helped her move from frenetic to fulfilled so she could help others find healing and redemption.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/016-jay-coughlan-defining-life/ https://boldideapodcast.com/016-jay-coughlan-defining-life/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:45:05 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=311 https://boldideapodcast.com/016-jay-coughlan-defining-life/feed/ 1 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 47:09 311 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noJay Coughlan is a business mentor, former CEO, and convicted felon. Learn how he resisted letting his worst moment define his life.Jay Coughlan is a business mentor, former CEO, and convicted felon. Learn how he resisted letting his worst moment define his life.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/015-bob-stromberg-creative-process/ https://boldideapodcast.com/015-bob-stromberg-creative-process/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:45:42 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=297 https://boldideapodcast.com/015-bob-stromberg-creative-process/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 50:40 297 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noBob Stromberg, comedian and communicator, tells us about his career that is heavily dependent upon creativity. He encourages us to pursue creative avenues in our lives, whether we feel “artsy” or not, lest we miss out on some of life’s fullness.Bob Stromberg, comedian and communicator, tells us about his career that is heavily dependent upon creativity. He encourages us to pursue creative avenues in our lives, whether we feel “artsy” or not, lest we miss out on some of life’s fullness.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/014-difference-good-idea-god-idea/ https://boldideapodcast.com/014-difference-good-idea-god-idea/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:45:21 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=295 https://boldideapodcast.com/014-difference-good-idea-god-idea/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 28:43 295 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noLeary and Armin sit down and discuss the nitty gritty of how to know whether your good idea is a God idea.Leary and Armin sit down and discuss the nitty gritty of how to know whether your good idea is a God idea.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/013-tim-eldred-bold-paradigm-youth-ministry/ https://boldideapodcast.com/013-tim-eldred-bold-paradigm-youth-ministry/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:45:36 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=289 https://boldideapodcast.com/013-tim-eldred-bold-paradigm-youth-ministry/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 47:26 289 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noTim Eldred, president of Endeavor Ministries, revitalized the oldest youth ministry in America. He advocates returning to the biblical model of teaching young people as Jesus trained His disciples.Tim Eldred, president of Endeavor Ministries, revitalized the oldest youth ministry in America. He advocates returning to the biblical model of teaching young people as Jesus trained His disciples.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/012-dan-brokke-on-pursuing-seemingly-impossible-missions/ https://boldideapodcast.com/012-dan-brokke-on-pursuing-seemingly-impossible-missions/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:45:37 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=285 https://boldideapodcast.com/012-dan-brokke-on-pursuing-seemingly-impossible-missions/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 41:24 285 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDan Brokke, president and CEO of Bethany International, knows about getting people to rally around a big goal. He shares some of his insights in this episode.Dan Brokke, president and CEO of Bethany International, knows about getting people to rally around a big goal. He shares some of his insights in this episode.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/011-dan-wallrath-on-the-road-to-your-calling/ https://boldideapodcast.com/011-dan-wallrath-on-the-road-to-your-calling/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:45:37 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=279 https://boldideapodcast.com/011-dan-wallrath-on-the-road-to-your-calling/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 35:48 279 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDan Wallrath, founder and president of Operation FINALLY HOME, explains how his small steps of obedience turned into a ministry that blesses wounded veterans and their families.Dan Wallrath, founder and president of Operation FINALLY HOME, explains how his small steps of obedience turned into a ministry that blesses wounded veterans and their families.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/010-william-paul-young-on-making-the-shack/ https://boldideapodcast.com/010-william-paul-young-on-making-the-shack/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:45:23 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=273 https://boldideapodcast.com/010-william-paul-young-on-making-the-shack/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 1:01:37 273 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noWilliam Paul Young, bestselling author of The Shack, never intended to be an author. God’s grace and work in Paul’s life has brought Paul to unexpected places where God uses a small bold idea to impact millions.William Paul Young, bestselling author of The Shack, never intended to be an author. God’s grace and work in Paul’s life has brought Paul to unexpected places where God uses a small bold idea to impact millions.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/009-dr-thomas-phillips-on-the-power-of-humility/ https://boldideapodcast.com/009-dr-thomas-phillips-on-the-power-of-humility/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:50:29 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=266 https://boldideapodcast.com/009-dr-thomas-phillips-on-the-power-of-humility/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 44:30 266 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDr. Thomas Phillips, Executive Director of the Billy Graham Library, is an expert on evangelism and revival. Tom explains what personal revival looks like and where it begins, but, even more, provides the example of humility that will start a personal revival.Dr. Thomas Phillips, Executive Director of the Billy Graham Library, is an expert on evangelism and revival. Tom explains what personal revival looks like and where it begins, but, even more, provides the example of humility that will start a personal revival.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/008-dr-michelle-watson-on-the-influence-of-a-father/ https://boldideapodcast.com/008-dr-michelle-watson-on-the-influence-of-a-father/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:50:48 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=256 https://boldideapodcast.com/008-dr-michelle-watson-on-the-influence-of-a-father/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 40:45 256 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDr. Michelle Watson, founder of The Abba Project, talks about how a father's influence reaches deeply in to the hearts of their daughters. She shares her own story of how this ministry came to life as well as the ways in which fathers can make a lasting impact with their daughters.Dr. Michelle Watson, founder of The Abba Project, talks about how a father's influence reaches deeply in to the hearts of their daughters. She shares her own story of how this ministry came to life as well as the ways in which fathers can make a lasting impact with their daughters.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/007-tc-stallings-on-validating-your-leading/ https://boldideapodcast.com/007-tc-stallings-on-validating-your-leading/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:45:42 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=254 https://boldideapodcast.com/007-tc-stallings-on-validating-your-leading/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 41:51 254 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noT.C. Stallings, former football star and current movie actor, made his huge career change based on nothing external. His bold move came out of prayer and purpose.T.C. Stallings, former football star and current movie actor, made his huge career change based on nothing external. His bold move came out of prayer and purpose.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/006-terry-whalin-on-getting-published/ https://boldideapodcast.com/006-terry-whalin-on-getting-published/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:45:40 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=249 https://boldideapodcast.com/006-terry-whalin-on-getting-published/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 36:18 249 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noTerry Whalin offers us advice from years of publishing experience on how to get our bold ideas out to the audience who needs them.Terry Whalin offers us advice from years of publishing experience on how to get our bold ideas out to the audience who needs them.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/005-brian-simmons-on-taking-risks/ https://boldideapodcast.com/005-brian-simmons-on-taking-risks/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:50:11 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=239 https://boldideapodcast.com/005-brian-simmons-on-taking-risks/feed/ 4 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 32:34 239 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noBrian Simmons, missionary and lead translator of the Passion Bible, talks about his ministry work and the risks his passion for Bible translation have required.Brian Simmons, missionary and lead translator of the Passion Bible, talks about his ministry work and the risks his passion for Bible translation have required.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/004-david-hoffeld-science-selling/ https://boldideapodcast.com/004-david-hoffeld-science-selling/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:40:18 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=233 https://boldideapodcast.com/004-david-hoffeld-science-selling/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 37:22 233 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noDavid Hoffeld, author and business advisor and trainer, tells us some of the scientific aspects of selling something—whether that something is a product, a skill, or a company.David Hoffeld, author and business advisor and trainer, tells us some of the scientific aspects of selling something—whether that something is a product, a skill, or a company.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/003-joe-battaglia-politically-incorrect/ https://boldideapodcast.com/003-joe-battaglia-politically-incorrect/#respond Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:15:40 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=222 https://boldideapodcast.com/003-joe-battaglia-politically-incorrect/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 43:51 222 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noJoe Battaglia, longtime broadcaster, communicator, and author, shares with us how we can lovingly speak up for truth in a culture that denies it.Joe Battaglia, longtime broadcaster, communicator, and author, shares with us how we can lovingly speak up for truth in a culture that denies it.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/002-stephen-kendrick-incubating-ideas-prayer/ https://boldideapodcast.com/002-stephen-kendrick-incubating-ideas-prayer/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:55:00 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=221 https://boldideapodcast.com/002-stephen-kendrick-incubating-ideas-prayer/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 42:44 221 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noStephen Kendrick, along with his brother Alex, have produced several blockbuster Christian films. Stephen shares how they got their ideas and became successful through the process of prayer.Stephen Kendrick, along with his brother Alex, have produced several blockbuster Christian films. Stephen shares how they got their ideas and became successful through the process of prayer.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing https://boldideapodcast.com/001-start-here-the-boldidea-podcast/ https://boldideapodcast.com/001-start-here-the-boldidea-podcast/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:12:59 +0000 https://boldideapodcast.com/?p=172 https://boldideapodcast.com/001-start-here-the-boldidea-podcast/feed/ 0 Podcast – BoldIdea Podcast full 29:55 172 podcast@boldideapodcast.com (Leary Gates & Armin Assadi)noEvery one of us has bold ideas. Many times they intimidate us. We don’t know what to do with them. It's time to turn your bold ideas into action. Here’s how.Every one of us has bold ideas. Many times they intimidate us. We don’t know what to do with them. It's time to turn your bold ideas into action. Here’s how.ideas,Christian,faith,God,mission,purpose,work,bold,BoldIdea,inspiration,entrepreneur,entrepreneurialism,venturing