“ My story is one of rescue, of brokenness, achievement, and the relentless grace of God pursuing me against and again.”
In this unique episode of Delay the Decay, the roles are reversed as Lantz Howard steps in to interview Dan Harty himself. What unfolds is a deeply personal conversation about faith, ambition, failure, calling, and the long road of becoming whole. Dan shares stories from nearly seven decades of life—his upbringing, career in finance, years in ministry, and the internal battles that shaped who he is today.
This episode goes far beyond surface-level success. Dan opens up about chasing money, walking a divided life, the cost of leadership, and the courage it takes to be fully known—especially in marriage. Together, Dan and Lantz explore themes of confession, grief, identity in Christ, and why intentional living matters more as the years go by. It’s an honest reflection on legacy, humility, and why the second half of life may be the most meaningful chapter yet.
00:00 — Introduction to the special episode
04:15 — Dan’s early life, family influence, and lessons from his parents
09:00 — Risk, generosity, and the courage to pivot when plans fail
13:00 — Money, debt, and learning the hard way in financial services
17:30 — Sales, ambition, and the danger of transactional living
22:00 — Faith awakening and the shift from performance to relationship
27:00 — How Dan met Nancy and the foundation of their marriage
31:30 — Walking a double life and God’s relentless pursuit
36:00 — Confession, vulnerability, and healing in marriage
41:00 — Leadership wounds, grief, and unfinished relationships
48:00 — Leaving financial success to follow conviction
50:30 — Stepping into pastoral leadership and unexpected calling
55:00 — Legacy, freedom, and why Dan refuses to “slow down”
1:02:00 — The heart behind Delay the Decay and what’s next
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Thank you Lantz Howard for interviewing me on this special episode of Delay the Decay!
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Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life.
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Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media:
- Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/
- Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/
- Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com
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