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Core4LifebeRICH - What We Got Right, What We Blew, and What Still MattersWe sat down and got brutally honest about money - the best financial decisions we’ve made, the worst ones we still cringe about, and the habits that quietly shape everything. Somewhere in the middle, Mike and Jarrod go way too deep on how to game the McDonald’s app for free food, because stewardship apparently starts with fries. And then, in a turn no one saw coming, Mike somehow ends the episode being “martyred.” It’s practical, self-aware, slightly unhinged, and exactly the kind of real conversation most people never have about money.If you'd like to contribute to our mis...
2026-01-091h 16Core4LifeThe Good, the Hard, and the Growth – 2025 in ReviewIn this Year in Review episode, the Core4Life hosts slow down and look back on the year honestly – the wins, the setbacks, and the lessons God used along the way.Each host shares personal highs and lows from the past year, from growth and answered prayers to seasons of frustration, doubt, and recalibration. Nothing polished. Nothing filtered. Just real reflection on what it looks like to keep showing up when life doesn’t go as planned.This episode is less about accomplishments and more about alignment – where we drifted, where we grew, and what we’re...
2025-12-2323 minCore4LifebeCHILL - Five Years LaterFive years ago, Core4 launched the beCHILL pillar with a heart to help men slow down, connect deeply, and build stronger relationships with their families and God. In this episode, the team looks back on what that’s meant in practice—the rhythms we’ve learned to protect, the moments that reminded us to be present, and the ways we’ve grown (and struggled) to truly rest in a busy world.We unpack how the original vision for beCHILL has evolved, what balance looks like in different seasons of life, and how intentional rest and connection have shaped o...
2025-10-1549 minCore4LifeFaith in the Workplace - Remote Work with John HeckHow do you share your faith when your “office” is a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection?In this episode, we sit down with John Heck to explore what it looks like to live out your faith in a remote work world. From virtual meetings to cloud-based connections, John opens up about the unique opportunities—and challenges—of bringing Christ into spaces where co-workers may never meet face-to-face. Tune in for practical insights on representing Jesus faithfully when your workplace doesn’t have walls.
2025-10-0354 minCore4LifebeNOBLE - Five Years LaterFive years ago, Core4 launched the beNOBLE pillar with a vision to live with integrity, character, and purpose. In this episode, the team reflects on what that journey has looked like over the years—the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the growth that’s taken place both individually and collectively.We dig into how the original ideas behind beNOBLE have held up, what’s changed as life has evolved, and how living with nobility impacts family, work, and community today. From practical takeaways to honest reflections, this is a candid conversation about what it really means to pur...
2025-08-2858 minCore4LifeFaith in the Workplace - Acting with Jarid FaubelJarid was an Ohio kid that quickly found his way to New Yord to pursue a career in acting. In the middle of a successful career in TV, film, and Broadway, Jarid had a transformative encounter with Christ. Tune in to hear how he tried to navigate his world of acting with Jesus now at the center.
2025-08-141h 10Core4LifebeDRIVEN - Five Years LaterIt’s been five years since we first laid the foundation for Core4Life—and in this episode, we sit down with Jarrod to reflect on how our beDRIVEN pillar has grown and shifted with us.What started as a push for hustle and discipline has matured into something deeper: living with intentionality, staying aligned with our purpose, and learning when to pause, pivot, or press on. We talk through personal stories, challenges, and what drive looks like today—with families, careers, and faith shaping our perspective.Whether you’re starting fresh or feeling stuck, this epi...
2025-07-1153 minCore4LifeFaith in the Workplace - Teacher with John MoyerJohn Moyer has faithfully taught in the public schools for 34 years. He now does leadership consulting (along with some other interesting side gigs). John is a thoughtful and faithful Christian educator that offers some really wise insights to living out your faith in the workplace.
2025-06-1252 minCore4LifebeFIT - Five Years LaterIn this episode of the Core4Life podcast, Jarrod Williams joins the Core4 team to reflect on the evolution of the "beFIT" pillar since the podcast's inception five years ago. Initially, "beFIT" emphasized physical health, focusing on exercise routines and fitness goals. Over time, this concept has matured into a more holistic approach, encompassing not only physical well-being but also mental, emotional, and spiritual health.The discussion highlights how the Core4 members have integrated "beFIT" into their daily lives, recognizing that true fitness involves balance across various aspects of life. They share personal stories and insights, illustrating...
2025-05-221h 02Core4LifeDown the Mountain with Dr. Jason and Amy KolbDr. Jason Kolb is back. This time Jason's wife, Amy, joins us as the share their powerful testimony of how God met them in their personal tragedy. After a dramatic skiing accident, God began to do amazing things in and through them. Listen in to hear how God met them on their journy.Buy Dr. Kolb's book here.
2025-04-1453 minCore4LifeFaith in the Workplace - Medical Field with Dr. Jason KolbDr. Jason Kolb has been rooted in his faith since childhood. He was also called into medicine at an early age. Hear how he tries to bring spiritual light and life in a setting that is constantly dealing with physical darkness and death.
2025-03-3158 minCore4LifeSpiritual Dry Seasons with the Core4 + Jarrod WilliamsHave you ever felt like you've been in a spiritual dry season? Has God ever seemed distant? It happens to everyone, but God doesn't want us to stay in that spot. Join the Core4 + Jarrod Williams as we discuss dry seasons that we've felt in our own lives, how we've identified them, and ultimately how we've gotten out of them. We hope this episode serves as encouragement and inspiration for anyone listening that may be struggling through a dry season.
2025-03-1745 minCore4LifeFaith in the Workplace - Police Officer with Travis EbetinoIn this first follow-up episode to our latest podcast - Faith in the Workplace - Jarrod interviews police officer Travis Ebetino. Travis heard the gospel in a clear and powerful way in college which sent him on a journey of sharing Jesus wherever God takes him. God has led him on multiple overseas deployments and he also currently serves as a police officer. Listen to what faith in the workplace looks like for him.
2025-02-2050 min
Core4LifeFaith in the Workplace with the Core4 + Jarrod WilliamsCore4 + Pastor Jarrod Williams is finally happening! And it's everything he's always dreamed of. In this series, Jarrod will interview people from all walks of life and find out how they integrate their faith into their day-to-day life and their livelihoods. We're kicking off this awesome series with the 4 Ps of faith in the workplace - Point, Problems, Plan, Prayer. We're also joined halfway through the podcast by a very special guest... Listen in to find our who it is!
2025-01-211h 11
Core4Life2024 UpdateBoy has it been a slow year for C4L podcasts! Sorry about that and thanks for hanging in there with us anyway. In this episode we talk through what's been going on in our lives, ask each other questions about how we're going to make 2025 our best year ever, and just enjoy time catching up. Join in for the conversation, the questions, and the methods that we're going to implement to make 2025 the best year ever.
2024-12-171h 05
Core4LifeThrough the Wardrobe with Joe WeigelWe sit down with our good friend and frequent guest, Joe Weigel. He's quickly becoming a top scholar on the life and works of C.S. Lewis. Join us as we discuss that and more on this episode.
2024-08-0859 min
Core4LifeA Life of Discipleship with Tom ChamberlinIt's been a while but we hope you're ready for a great episode featuring Tom Chamberlin - Discipleship Pastor at Riverwood Chapel in Stow, OH. We talk through the various paths of discipleship, what it means to be a disciple, and the potential dangers of AI.
2024-04-191h 08
Core4Life2023 Wrap UpWe finish 2023 with some final thoughts on the events of the year including where we've seen God move in our lives, things that we want to focus on going into 2024, and how we plan to be "On Mission". We also discuss the recent passage of Issue 1 in Ohio. What that means for Christians and how we need to extend everyone grace while still holding firmly to Biblical truths.
2023-12-041h 19
Core4Life2 Truths and a Lie with Pastor Jarrod WilliamsOur first three-time guest is back on the mics with us - Pastor Jarrod Williams! We kick off the episode with the classic game - 2 truths and a lie - with some pretty hilarious results.
Then we dig into some more serious topics including Alpha Course, Jarrod's recent pastoral sabbatical, counseling, and finish up the episode with some discussion on lies that we all tell ourselves.
2023-09-0855 min
Core4LifeOur thoughts on: The Ruthless Elimination of HurryThe Core4 are finally back together again! We sit down to discuss John Mark Comer's book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. It's a challenging read that pushes back against some of the prevailing attitudes in our culture right now when it comes to success, drive, and time management. Do we think hurry should be ruthlessly eliminated? Tune in to find out!
2023-06-281h 05
Core4LifeOn Mission with Dan BlechschmidDan Blechschmid volunteered to serve with Samaritan's Purse on their Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) after hearing our past guest, Brock Kreitzberg, talk about the work that they were doing. He shared with us his history and heart for missions, both domestic and international, as well as some of the most impactful stories that he saw while deployed in war-torn Ukraine.
Resources:
Radical
The Unexpected Adventure
No Excuses
33 the Series
Good Works Mission
A Note from Dan:
To...
2023-05-2550 min
Core4LifeCritical State of Education: Parents Beware with Joe WeigelThe Core4 (minus one) sit down with our friend, and author, Joe Weigel, to discuss his new book and the current state of schools in the USA.
Order Joe's book here - The Critical State of Education: How Classical Education Can Defeat Critical Marxism
2023-03-221h 25
Core4LifeThe Rise and Fall of the Church: Our thoughts on The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill PodcastThe Core 4 sit down to discuss Christianity Today's The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill podcast. The group comes at the podcast from 2 different sides with some of us not having any experience with Mark Driscoll's ministry beforehand, and some of us being impacted by his ministry previously. The conversation is spirited and lively as we try to unpack the question: "Do the ends justify the means?"
2023-02-0659 min
Core4LifeA Very Core4 Christmas - 2022The Core4 wraps up the year by sitting down to talk through our highlights from 2022. We discuss our favorite Core4 moments, favorite books, fitness highlights, and more! We also provide a sneak peek at the 2023 Core4Life Pillar Challenge that you can jump into from anywhere! Just click this link to join our Facebook group and get in on the challenge!
2022-12-2358 min
Core4LifeEveryone's a Random Until They're Not with the BerthiaumesAre you afraid of flying? Do you write your "will" on a random piece of paper and sign it to make it "official" when you're traveling? Apparently you're not alone...
Listen in to this hysterical conversation with Justin and Kristin Berthiaume! We talked about listening to God's calling, chatting with door-to-door Mormons, real estate, coming back to the faith, and much more with this cool couple!
2022-11-0853 min
Core4LifeGod Straightens What Satan Twists with Joey JenkinsJoey Jenkins is one of the most driven people that we know! Listen in as he talks about where that drive comes from, the challenges that he's faced in his life, how he regularly wrestles with God, and how he learned that God will straighten what satan twists.
This is a hugely impactful episode that you won't want to miss!
Resources:
Joey's Documentary - Perception | From Prison to Purpose
Joey's Book - Never Hit the Snooze Button
Vooks
Slaying the Dragon
2022-10-101h 05
Core4LifeOver the Wall, Boys! with Justin DodsonThis is a truly inspiring episode that you don't want to miss! Our good friend, Justin Dodson, walks us through his journey from full-time college ministry to a sales job. The ups, the downs, and everything in between. If you've ever been out of a job, or felt lost at times, this episode is for you.
Justin also gives some great reading recommendations:
Hero on a Mission - Donald Miller
J-Curve - Paul Miller
Wounded - Terry Wardle
Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink
2022-09-121h 18
Core4LifeConfronting Challenging Issues: Screen TimeThe Core4 is back and talking about our love/hate relationship with screen time as parents. We talk about some of the stigmas associated with screen time, how we handle it with our kids, and give some practical advice on how to "redeem" screen time for your family.
Links:
YouTube Channels
Mark Rober
Backyard Scientist
Ninja Kidz
Dude Perfect
Smarter Every Day
Slow-mo Guys
Sci Show Kids
Rightnow Media
The Creators
Bible Man
Apps/Audio books
Vooks
Hoopla
Ideas other than screens
Week or 2 of no screen time...
2022-08-0840 min
Core4LifeConfronting Challenging Issues: Loving Your EnemiesThe Core 4 sit down to talk about loving others even when it's difficult. God commands us to love everyone, including our enemies. We talk about why that's so hard to do sometimes and give some practical ways that we can put that into practice.
2022-07-0731 min
The Redemption YTH PodcastCultured - Physical HealthThis week, Isaac is joined by two of the founding members of the Core4Life podcast. We discuss workout regiments, diets, and how to get started with your own exercise routine.
2022-06-2038 min
Core4LifeFaith and Purpose Over Fame and Fortune with Darrell GreenWe were honored to be able to sit down and talk with NFL Hall of Famer, Darrell Green at his charity golf outing. For those that may not know who Darrell Green is…he’s a pretty big deal. Arguably the best defensive back to ever play the game and arguably the fastest player of all time, once recording a 4.09 40 time. He was a 2x Super Bowl Champ, NFL Man of the Year, 7x pro-bowler, holding double-digit NFL records…the list goes on and on as he is one of the most decorated defensive players to ever play. But most i...
2022-06-0319 min
Core4LifeConfronting Challenging Issues: SexWhat's the most uncomfortable thing to talk about in church? We're guessing "sex" is at or near the top of the list you just came up with. That's why we wanted to add it to our "Confronting Challenging Issues" series.
Today the Core4 sit down to talk about sex from a Christian perspective including sex before marriage, society's view of sexuality, pornography and the damage it can cause, and God's ultimate plan for sex and intimacy in marriage.
If you haven't listened to the rest of the series, check out our episodes on Money, Drinking...
2022-04-1440 min
Core4LifeConfronting Challenging Issues: What is Truth? with Pastor Jarrod WilliamsWhy is truth a challenging issue? In this episode we bring back one of our first guests, Pastor Jarrod Williams from Redemption Chapel, to discuss it.
We live in an age of "my truth", and "it's true for you but not for me." How do we approach the topic as Christians? Is there such a thing as subjective truth? Listen in as we cover those topics and more.
2022-03-0740 min
Core4LifeGod is calling; Will you answer? with Brock KreitzburgWe got the privilege to sit down with former US Winter Olympian and American Bobsled World Champion, Brock Kreitzburg, to talk about his crazy journey through sports, the Olympics, and Hollywood and how all of that left him feeling empty and in search of what God wanted for his life and not what he wanted. That led him to full-time mission work with Samaritan’s Purse and now as Executive Director for Summit Missions in Green, OH.
You won’t want to miss this episode as we kick off season 3. If you ever have a feeling that ther...
2022-02-0344 min
Core4LifeSeason 2 HighlightsHave you missed one of our episodes this season? It's ok. We forgive you.
We've had an amazing year full of fantastic guests, new experiences, and great content. We tried to boil down some of our favorite moments from this season into one episode. If you like the clips that you hear and want to listen to the full episode we've linked them below.
Thanks so much for being the best listeners!
Jerrad Lopes
Len Howser
Andy Shepperd
Rick McKee
Josh Dujanovic
Joseph Rojas
Missionaries
2021-12-0940 min
Core4LifeWhich Enneagram Type Are You?The Giver, The Challenger, The Peacemaker, The Individualist. Are these the latest Marvel superheroes? Nope. They're some of the types of the Enneagram personality test.
In this episode, the Core4 takes an online Enneagram test (only the most official) and then go over their results. We try to guess each others' types and have a lot of fun in the process. Whether you swear by the Enneagram or not, it definitely helps you discover some things about yourself and the people that you're closest to.
If you'd like to take the test or see what...
2021-11-2439 min
Core4LifeConfronting Challenging Issues: MoneyThe Core4 is back and talking about another challenging issue: Money.
Everybody wants it. Nobody likes talking about it. It can easily run or ruin your life.
Listen in as we talk through some of the stigmas of money, how we deal with it in our lives, the importance of giving, why Jesus talked about it a lot, and so much more.
2021-11-1155 min
Core4LifeFear No Food with Dan LemoineOur good friend, Dan Lemoine, is back on the show talking about his new book, Fear No Food. We talk with Dan about the process of writing his book, some of the reasons behind writing it, and he gives some great tips on health and nutrition.
This is Dan's second time on the show. If you missed his first episode, check it out here - Dan Lemoine
2021-10-281h 05
Core4LifeConfronting Challenging Issues: DrinkingWhen it comes to alcohol, how much is too much? Some Christians would say that we shouldn't drink at all. Some would say "Jesus drank wine... so let's go!"
In this episode, we talk through this challenging issue that can easily divide the church. We give our own personal experiences with alcohol, talk through our decision to feature bourbon in our first season, and much more.
2021-10-1435 min
Core4Life2 Couples, 1 Mission: Reaching the unreached in Southeast AsiaAs disciples of Christ, we are called to be missionaries. For most of us; that resides within the family and community around us. Listen in as we got the unique opportunity to sit down with 2 different couples who are full-time overseas missionaries and how God has specifically challenged them to make an impact for his kingdom.
Resources:
Speaking of Jesus by Carl Medearis
When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Reading Romans With Eastern Eyes by Jacskon W.
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement by Ralph D. Winter
2021-09-301h 18
Core4LifeHope and Recovery with Joseph Rojas from Seventh Day SlumberWe had the absolute privilege of chatting with Joseph Rojas, lead singer of Seventh Day Slumber and owner of Nashville Label Group! We talked about his weight loss journey, his family, sobriety, and the struggles that go along with it, how the band has been able to play free-to-the-public shows over the past year, and so much more.
Listen in as we dig into Joseph's life, his struggles, challenges, successes, and failures. He has an incredible heart for Jesus and palpable love for people who are struggling. We loved every minute of this interview!
2021-09-161h 17
Core4LifeLife On Mission: Roblealto & Beyond with Josh DujanovicMission work is always at the top of our minds at Core4Life, whether that be at home, in our community, at our workplaces, or elsewhere. Today we got the chance to talk to Josh Dujanovic and our very own Ryan Shary after they just got back from a trip to Roblealto in Costa Rica. Listen in to hear a little more about Josh, his faith story, his huge heart for God, and how that led him to Roblealto. But also how that affects his everyday life and some practical applications for those of us that sometimes forget pretty...
2021-09-0247 min
Core4LifeQuick Hits - RepentanceIn this Quick Hits episode, we chat with our past guest, Kory Bays, about repentance. What it means, how to do it, why it's important to us as Christians, and more.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2021-08-1221 min
Core4LifeLeading a Driven Life with Joe Haddad***DISCLAIMER***
Someone (who shall remain nameless) didn't switch the mic again off of the laptop mic, so the quality of the recording is not up to Core4Life standards...our most humble apologies. However, the content from Joe was still very high quality. So join us this week as we sat down with Joe Haddad and listen in on how he started up his own company, University Tees, almost 20 years ago, which has grown to 200 people at their headquarters and 700+ people working remotely from over 300 campuses across the country. Along with the craziness of running this company...
2021-08-0539 min
Core4LifeQuick Hits - Racial InjusticeWe talked with Pastor Rick McKee from Redemption Chapel about what the church is doing around racial reconciliation. We discuss some of the history, as well as how to approach the topic and have meaningful conversations and dialog around some of the hot-button issues in our culture.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2021-07-2917 min
Core4LifeCore4WifeWe are blessed by some amazing wives. In today's episode, you'll get to find out more about our (waaaaay) better halves. We sit down with all of the Core4Wives - Miranda (Ryan), Sara (Mike), Laura (Matt), and Kendall (Andrew) - to get their thoughts on what it was like when we started the podcast, what the pillars mean to them, how they've seen us change through this experience, their favorite episodes, and much more!
Resources:
Kids Bowl Free
Pass It On - Jim Burns
The Gospel Coalition
Let Them Be Kids - Jessica Smartt
How...
2021-07-2255 min
Core4LifeMan on a Mission with Kory BaysJoin us this week to listen in on our conversation with Kory Bays, as he walked through the challenges of starting his own business and his trials of faith through that process.
2021-07-151h 02
Core4LifeQuick Hits - Be Still. beCHILLThis is the final episode of a four-part Quick Hits series where we dig deeper into each of our Core4 pillars.
Today we'll talk about our beCHILL pillar. What does it mean to #beCHILL? Why did we include that as one of our core pillars?
Join us as we talk about what the pillar represents to us, how we put it into practice, and where we intend to go with it in the future.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2021-07-0814 min
Core4LifeMessy, but Redeemed with Rick McKeeWe were excited to get the chance to learn more about our lead pastor, Rick McKee, from Redemption Chapel. We sat down with him and chatted about all kinds of things, including his path to faith, his time in ministry, what he loves about Redemption Chapel, and even some of the things that are difficult for him. On top of all that, he has some great tips on parenting!
2021-07-011h 02
Core4LifeWe're Called to beNOBLEThis is the third of a four-part Quick Hits series where we'll dig deeper into each of our Core4 pillars.
Today we'll talk about our beNOBLE pillar. Why should we care about other people? Why did we choose to dedicate one of our pillars to helping others and taking the focus off ourselves?
Join us as we talk about what the pillar represents to us, how we put it into practice, and where we intend to go with it in the future.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every o...
2021-06-2424 min
Core4LifeHelping Kids Outrun Cancer with Andy ShepperdWe got the chance to sit down with Andy Shepperd, founder of a 100% volunteer-based non-profit foundation, Project Outrun that utilizes custom Nike By You shoes and project outrun signature swag to help empower kids and families to “Outrun” pediatric cancer! They just hit their 4 yr anniversary this April and have designed around 1000 pairs of shoes for kids in 27 states…Truly making kids across the country feel that “I’m not sick but my shoes are!”
Join us to hear some amazing stories from Andy about the work that Project Outrun is doing and not only the impact the organiza...
2021-06-1752 min
Core4LifeQuick Hits - beDRIVEN Toward His PurposeThis is the second of a four-part Quick Hits series where we'll dig deeper into each of our Core4 pillars.
Today we'll talk about our beDRIVEN pillar. A lot of people are driven today, but what are they actually driving towards? Our goal, as Christians is to do everything we do for the glory of God and His purpose, which is why we call this episode "beDRIVEN Toward His Purpose".
Join us as we talk about what the pillar represents to us, how we put it into practice, and where we intend to go with...
2021-06-1027 min
Core4LifeWords That Lift You Up with Len HowserLen Howser is one of the hosts on Cleveland's 95.5 The Fish Morning Show. Every weekday, he gets up at 3:30 am and does his best to bring joy and inspiration to Northeast Ohio listeners.
We had the privilege of sitting down and chatting with Len about his start in radio, why he does what he does, parenting, coaching, and so much more! If you want to smile today and be inspired to make a positive impact today, give this episode a listen!
2021-06-031h 05
Core4LifeQuick Hits - beFIT for the KingdomThis is the first of a four-part Quick Hits series where we'll dig deeper into each of our Core4 pillars.
Up first is our beFIT pillar. We call this one "beFIT for the Kingdom" because ultimately, everything we do should be to build up God's Kingdom; even our fitness.
Join us as we talk about what the pillar represents to us, how we put it into practice, and where we intend to go with it in the future.
2021-05-2723 min
Core4LifeTired Body vs. Weary Soul with Jerrad LopesJerrad Lopes from Dad Tired joined us live at our recent men’s conference at Redemption Chapel. He has a wife and 4 kids, the newest being 7 weeks old. His podcast has been downloaded millions of times and has had an impact on innumerable husbands, fathers, and families.
In Season 2, instead of a new bourbon every episode, our guests will decide the beverage.
Drink: Key Lime LaCroix
beDRIVEN/beNOBLE
All Christians are part of Kingdom work and should look at our life as missionaries.
Jerrad grew up in a rough area and with an...
2021-05-2042 min
Core4LifeSeason 1 FinaleIn this episode, we recap our first season as the Core4Life Podcast. It's been a great year and there's so much we've learned, so many cool people that we've met, and so much to be thankful for. Join us as we talk through all of those things.
2021-04-1521 min
Core4LifeDrew Salyer - beDRIVEN with Drive TeamDrew is the owner of Drive Team, husband and father of three, former college athlete, and the man who did the most pull-ups this year in our fitness challenge.
Bourbon: E.H. Taylor
This is our first podcast in our new location in the upstairs of the Drive Team warehouse!
Drew started working at Drive Team when he was in high school. He came back to work at the company after college and is now the owner of the company.
The company’s mission is to get everyone home safely at night.
His de...
2021-04-0848 min
Core4LifeJamie Borchik - Ministry through Athletes in ActionWhisky – Alberta Premium Cast Strength Rye
Jamie is the local team leader with Athletes in Action in the Chicago Area. His mission is to make it impossible for someone to come to Chicago to play a college sport and not meet Jesus along the way. We sit down with Jamie to learn more about his ministry and heart for reaching student athletes.
Highlights
Grew up a gym rat and still loves to play basketball and working out.
Journey to Athletes in Action.
Christ-followers on every team, in every sport and in every nation and Ja...
2021-04-011h 14
Core4LifeQuick Hits - CommunityHow do we build community? How do we have an impact within our community? These are the topics that we discuss on today's Quick Hits with special guest, Michael Robertson. Michael is a long-time friend of ours and also one of our most consistent attendees for working out.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2021-03-1117 min
Core4LifeCore4Life on The Triune PodcastWe have a special episode today. We're re-airing our appearance on The Triune Podcast.
We recently got the opportunity to appear on George's podcast to talk in-depth about our Core 4 pillars, how our podcast and platform came to be, some of our favorite things, and... aliens. Yep, we went there.
Give it a listen. We hope you'll enjoy it!
2021-03-041h 35
Core4LifeQuick Hits - LossesYou win some, you lose some... but today, we talk about the losses. We got to sit down with our fantastic guest, Dave Pyper, again and he shared some great insight on how to handle loss. In this episode, we specifically talk about losses in sports, but then we get into how to apply those lessons to other areas of our lives. It's a great discussion and you'll really lose out if you don't listen.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2021-02-2518 min
Core4LifeJeff Lathrop – Infectious Enthusiasm for Life in God’s EconomyBourbon – Rebel Distillers Collection
Jeff started his career in ministry as a campus pastor then transitioned into financial services. Although his job changed, Jeff has never stopped doing ministry. For anyone thinking about how to use their career to make an impact, beyond bringing home a paycheck, this episode is for you.
beFIT
- Jeff’s history as an athlete, how he stays fit and his journey to receiving a kidney transplant.
beDRIVEN
- Jeff shares how he worked in ministry for 9 years and then transitioned into his career as a...
2021-02-181h 22
Core4LifeQuick Hits - Fitness Challenge UpdateWe brought 3 of our friends that are competing with us in this year's Fitness Challenge on the podcast. We talked about the history of the challenge, what's happening this year, as well as bigger and better stuff that is yet to come!
Bourbon: Amador Double Barrel
Check out our video version of this podcast!
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2021-02-1133 min
Core4LifeCore4Life - Meet the Core4 - MattBourbon: Middle West Spirits
beFIT
Played sports growing up and loved the lessons learned through sports
Experience with CrossFit
Transition to working out at home
beDRIVEN
Education background
First job working at a local Church.
Transitioned into sales for a local packaging company and moved into an account executive role
Love building relationships.
beNOBLE
Faith journey
Family hardship
Church life
beCHILL
Cooking, bourbon, guns, fitness and sports, thrift shopping, prepper. Most of my time is spending time with my family and three kids.
Podcasts – Ben Greenfield Fitness, Reasonable Faith with William Lane Cr...
2021-02-041h 14
Core4LifeQuick Hits - Parenting TeensNone of the Core4 have the joy of parenting teenagers, yet. Luckily, our good friend Matt Lee is in the midst of parenting teen boys and is willing to share some great tips and fantastic insight. In today's episode, we talk through some of the great... and not-so-great things that come along with having teenaged children.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2021-01-2822 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Dave Pyper: What makes you come alive?Dave is a teacher, coach for over 35 years, and the man who gave me a love for history. Married for 35 years with 4 sons and 4 grandkids.
Bourbon – No bourbon this week as we kick off our fitness 2021 challenge
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Dave was a wrestler in high school and fell in love with the sport in 9thgrade. There is a chosen suffering in wrestling and it takes a high level of discipline to succeed.
Chosen Suffering is a book he recommended by Ohio State coach Tom Ryan, who lost a child. Dave recently had one of his wre...
2021-01-211h 11
Core4LifeQuick Hits - Flexibility vs. ConvictionWhat convictions do you stand firm on, and when do you exhibit flexibility? This can apply to politics, parenting, social interactions, and tons of other situations. One of our favorite guests, Marc Benedict, brings that very timely topic to the table. We talk it out on today's podcast.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2021-01-1414 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Aaron Garrett: Modern-day Renaissance ManDisclaimer: Ryan messed up and chose the wrong audio input... again. The audio quality isn't the best, but the content is awesome!
Bourbon: Yellowstone Limited Edition
On today's episode, we sit down with our good friend Aaron Garrett. He brought us some of the best bourbon that we've ever had as well as some of his homemade venison jerky. He also talks about his career in the military, his time as an army chaplain, his family's experiences with adoption, his gastric bypass surgery, and a small sampling of the things that he's done in his...
2021-01-071h 01
Core4LifeQuick Hits - Water ExperiencesThe gang has had some interesting experiences on the water. Some are great and some... not so much. Listen as we share some of our favorite nautical-themed stories. Our previous guest Jared Sylvester joins us. There's also a special cameo from one of the Core4Wives!
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2020-12-3113 min
Core4LifeA Very Core4 Christmas - 2020 EditionIt's the most wonderful time of the year! In this special edition of the Core4Life Podcast, we sit down to talk through some of our favorite (and least favorite) things about Christmas.
Bourbon: Woodinville Private Select
Laugh along as we discuss our favorite traditions, both old and new. We share our favorite Christmas movies... and our not-so-favorite Christmas movies. We ignite the debate between real and fake tree-ers. Then finally, we jump into the real meaning of Christmas and cover practical ways that we can make it meaningful and special for ourselves and our f...
2020-12-2458 min
Core4LifeQuick Hits - Teaching Our KidsIntegrity, patience, forgiveness, listening skills... Those are all fantastic traits that we'd love to pass on to our kids. But how do we do that when we struggle with those things ourselves? We sit down with our great friend and past guest, Marc Benedict, to talk through some ideas on how to instill some of those traits in our children (and maybe work on them ourselves too).
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2020-12-1722 min
Core4LifeMusician, Counselor, and Prodigal Son with Matt KnabeDisclaimer: The audio on the Core4Life side is pretty bad for this episode. Someone (Ryan) didn't set up the audio input correctly, so our side of the conversation was recorded on the built-in microphone on our laptop instead of our mixer. Luckily, Matt's side was crystal clear and he's the one you want to hear anyway!
Bourbon: Western Reserve Small Batch
Today we welcome Matt Knabe to the show. Matt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Emerge Counseling Ministries, a talented musician who has toured and played with some big names in the industry...
2020-12-101h 14
Core4LifeQuick Hits - College vs CareerWe all had big dreams coming out of college... well... most of us. In this episode, we sit down with our great friend and former guest, Matt Lee, to talk through what we had planned for our life coming out of college and what we actually ended up doing in our careers.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2020-12-0319 min
Core4LifeCore4Life - Meet the Core4 - AndrewBourbon - Technically not a bourbon... and we forgot to mention it during the recording. 🤦♂ However, we were enjoying some Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey for this episode.
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Andrew grew up playing lots of sports including swimming, wrestling, and football.
He tended to get injured a lot and learned to not put his whole identity in sports.
After having kids early, he spent a long period of time not exercising and really missed being in shape. After having his 4 boys he decided to get back into lifting with the other dads in the group. Working...
2020-11-2559 min
Core4LifeQuick Hits - InjuriesIt turns out that we, as a group, are pretty accident-prone. In this episode we sit down with one of our most popular guests, Dan LeMoine, to discuss some of the worst injuries that we've had in our sporting careers and how we worked to overcome them, or 'modify' our circumstances to work around them.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2020-11-1917 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Jared Sylvester: Cancer Survivor and Miracle DadYou do not get to hear stories this encouraging every day. Jared was diagnosed with osteosarcoma going into his Junior year of college. He shares his journey through his battle with cancer and how it has shaped him and his future.
Whiskey: Long Road Distillers (Grand Rapids, Michigan) – Straight American Whiskey
01:50 - Upbringing: Transition into college and radical spiritual growth leading up to diagnosis.
08:50 - Diagnosis: Pain in his knee to the point of crawling up the stairs. October 15th, 2010 diagnosis exactly 10 years from recording.
10:30 - Met with an orthopedic surgeon an...
2020-11-1252 min
Core4LifeQuick Hits - GoalsIn this first episode of Core4Life Quick Hits we discuss the importance of goals, what we're working toward right now in each of our core pillars and some of our best experiences with goals in the past.
We'll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
2020-11-0519 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Jimmy Domer: Bears, Rattlesnakes, and Bourbon
Bourbon – Montana Honey Moonshine
Grew up in Hartville
GM for Top Advantage
Husband, Father of 3
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Loves to hunt
Recorded this podcast in his pole barn, aka the "patriot ranch"
Multiple deer skulls, mountain lion, warthog, rattle snake, alligator and a bear
Just got back from a 9 day bear hunt in Riggins, Idaho
Bear hunting, 2 methods – spot or bait
Rattlesnake - Killed 12 the first year they were there
Loves to bow hunt, but tough for bears because their nose is 14x stronger than a human per Jimmy. I looked it up and it’s actually 2100x stronger!!!
Now teachi...
2020-10-2951 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Ryan Bowers from Lorain Fire Dept.Andrew is pumped to have his brother in law Ryan on the podcast today. He is a fire fighter, former gunner in the army and nationally ranked college wrestler. He is a husband and father to Andrew's 3 nephews.
Bourbon: James E Pepper 1776
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Ryan was a national ranked college wrestler. He finished 6thhis senior year at Heidelberg. He wrestled at 145 his senior year and finished at heavy weight wrestling around 245. He grew 5 inches after high school.
Some of Ryan’s worst injuries were a herniated disk in his back in college. He tore...
2020-10-1539 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Heather Goodlett from Youth Life FoundationBourbon – Buffalo Trace
Executive Director and Founder of the Youth Life Foundation of Richmond (Darrell Green’s Foundation)
Went to University of Richmond
3rd grade teacher in Richmond
Started YLFR in 2002
Married to Raymond Goodlett
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Played lacrosse and field hockey for university of Richmond
Lifts 3x a week
Supplements with running throughout the week
Runs the Monument Avenue 10k each year
Important to stay healthy and active for kids, stress reliever, stay at the top of her game with her job and to do everything God has called her to do
beNO...
2020-10-0124 min
Core4LifeCore4Life - Meet the Core4 - MikeThis is our 2nd of 4 episodes dedicated to the members of Core4Life; now coming out on episodes 10, 15, 20 and 25!
Bourbon: Eagle Rare
Background
Mike grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA
Great, supportive parents who have helped him develop into the man he is today
3 older sisters, youngest 9 years older, all married with 3+ kids
Moved to AZ during middle school and back to Philadelphia area for High School
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Sports was his identity growing up
Played everything – soccer, baseball, basketball, football, tennis, golf, etc.
Played football in college – D1 hands, D3 speed
Tore ACL...
2020-09-1755 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Keith Everette Smith - Producer, Songwriter, and MusicianBourbon:
Keith: Four Roses Single Barrel
C4L: Tom’s Foolery
Background: Keith Everette Smith is a Grammy and Dove Award winning producer, musician, husband and father living just outside of Nashville, TN. He has appeared on close to 100 contemporary Christian records playing various instruments. He tours as a “utility” performer with TobyMac and assists with song arrangements. He’s married to Christian music artist, Tasha Layton, and they have 2 children together.
Graduated from Aurora High School
Went to Ohio State for 1.5 years
Got in on music, not academics
Ended up going to the c...
2020-09-031h 03
Core4LifeCore4Life with Dan LeMoine from re:vitalizeIn this episode we sit down with Dan LeMoine, the Clinic Director of Revitalize Weight Loss & Wellness Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Dan dives into his love for the game of rugby, his experience as a missionary to the Dominican Republic and his road to becoming a foster parent.
Bourbon – Blanton’s Original Single Barrel
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Dan opens-up about his work life balance challenges as an entrepreneur. He also shares three key pillars related to health and nutrition from his experience in the health industry and several tips and tools that he uses to stay...
2020-08-201h 02
Core4LifeCore4Life with Raymond GoodlettIn this episode we sit down with Ray Goodlett, a pastor at Redemption Hill Church in Richmond, Virginia. We talk through the Core4 pillars and dive into his professional soccer career, parenting and some amazing resources for the study of American history and specifically black American history.
Bourbon – W.L Weller Special Reserve Bourbon
Background: Ray is married and has three daughters. Both of Ray’s parents are from Jamaica and from an early age Ray began playing soccer.
beFIT/beDRIVEN: Ray played college soccer at Howard, the same school that his father atte...
2020-08-0647 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Marc Benedict from Fidei ArchitectureIn this episode, we talk with our good friend Marc Benedict, from Fidei Architecture. We talk through the Core4 pillars and the impact they have had on his life as a husband, father, and entrepreneur.
Bourbon: Rittenhouse Bourbon
Mark is married to Shannon and they have two children.
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Mark started Fidei Architecture with another friend, Dave. They started expanding on Dave's existing side gig of designing homes and eventually built it up to the point they could leave their full-time jobs to work for themselves. He felt like he was stagnating in...
2020-07-2353 min
Core4LifeCore4Life - Meet the Core4 - RyanFor every tenth episode (10, 20, 30, & 40) we'll dive in deep with a member of our own Core4. This time, Ryan talks about his life and how the 4 pillars of masculinity developed for him. Here's what he talks about:
He grew up in the church
Has lived in Northeast Ohio most of his life (Aurora) but lived in Kansas for 2 years and then ended up moving back to Aurora
Went to Kent State University where he earned a degree in Computer Information Systems
He's held various jobs including marketing and advertising but has spent the majority of his career in IT
...
2020-07-091h 03
Core4LifeCore4Life with Pete Stancato from Nosotros Climbing GymCore4Life Podcast #9 – Featuring Pete Stancato - Founder of Nosotros rock climbing gym in Lakewood and Cleveland
Bourbon: Cleveland Bourbon
beDRIVEN: Pete had worked a series of jobs before opening a rock climbing gym. From sales to social work and youth ministry he always felt that people didn’t want to talk with him. He wanted to start a business where people wanted to come together and enjoy being around each other.
Despite sending his business plan around to friend and family no one wanted to invest in his gym concept. After 7 years, his wife...
2020-06-2538 min
Core4LifeCore4Life - Life in Quarantine & "Act Like Men"In this episode (recorded on Zoom during the height of Ohio's quarantine) we discuss how we've been trying to live out our Core Four pillars in quarantine.
We also begin talking through the book "Act Like Men: 40 days to Biblical Manhood"
2020-06-1137 min
Core4LifeCore4Life with Joe WeigelWe welcome Joe Weigel to our podcast today. He is a firefighter for Brimfield township and former CrossFit Games competitor, as well as a husband, father, and one of the most driven people we know.
Bourbon: Old Grand-Dad 114 -https://www.theoldswhiskeys.com/home
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After missing out on the 2010 CrossFit games Joe got to work and qualified for the National CrossFit Games finishing 15th in 2011.
In 2012 he and his future wife qualified in the team competition finishing 2nd.
To help put on muscle Joe used to drink a gallon of whole milk each day
2020-05-2847 min
Core4LifeCore4Life - Matt Lee, ContinuedIn this episode we finish up our discussion with Matt Lee - Ryan Homes sales manager, small business owner, and one of our great friends. We'll discuss our final two pillars: beNOBLE and beCHILL.
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2020-05-2130 minCore4LifeCore4Life - Matt Lee: Part 1In this episode we invite in small business owner and Ryan Homes Sales Manager Matt Lee to discuss the #beFIT and #beDRIVEN pillars and also how they've been affected since being hit by COVID-19
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2020-05-1345 minCore4LifeCore4Life In QuarantineMike, Andrew, Ryan and Matt of Core4Life discuss how their lives and 4 pillars have been affected during COVID-19.
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2020-05-1335 minCore4LifeCore4Life - Jarrod Williams ContinuedIn this episode, we cap off the 4 pillars with Jarrod Williams - Associate Pastor at Redemption Chapel in Stow, OH. Can't thank him enough for jumping on with us and providing some great content.
Show Content & Links:
Redemption Chapel
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2020-05-1340 minCore4LifeCore4Life with Jarrod Willams - Associate Pastor at Redemption ChapelAnother main goal of Core4Life is learning from other men who are influential leaders and role models in the workplace, with their families and in their community. In this episode, we will dive into the beFIT and beDRIVEN pillars with Jarrod and also how they've been affected during quarantine.
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2020-04-2740 minCore4LifeCore4Life - What's Missing in Yours?The purpose of Core4Life is to promote growth and accountability to transform the core pillars of your life. As men, it's easy to fall into ruts in various aspects of life. In this episode, we'll dive into our 4 Pillars...beFIT, beDRIVEN, beNOBLE and beCHILL. We will also discuss how our "Core 4" came to be and how we provide each other with accountability.
Content we discussed:
Fitness Challenge Spreadsheet
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2020-04-2738 min