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Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 17 | Esabella RoybalIn this episode, Jason and Ron sit down with Isabella Roybal, soccer standout and now Director of Compliance at Nexus Wellness Clinic, to talk about the power of connection, recovery, and redemption.From CIF-winning soccer champion to struggling with addiction, homelessness, and trauma, Isabella’s story is one of brutal honesty, grace, and second chances. She shares her journey through assault, overdose, and recovery. Her mother’s mantra, “On to the next,” inspired the name and mission of Nexus Wellness, to be the connecting point to someone’s next
2025-12-2344 minPowerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 16 | Mike LoverdeIn this episode, Jason and Ron sit down with Mike Loverde, Founder and CEO of Family First Intervention, the largest intervention organization in the country. Mike shares his raw, powerful story. From a finance graduate turned homeless addict to one of the nation’s most successful leading voices in family-centered recovery work.He opens up about the broken system that forgets the families left behind, the chaos of enabling, and how his own mother’s tough love and an unforgettable intervention changed everything.Mike breaks down how Family First helps families ch...
2025-12-1049 minPowerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 015 | Justin LawsonIn this powerful episode, Jason and Ron sit down with Justin Lawson, a man whose story embodies the phrase powerless to powerful.Justin’s journey began in Northern California. A good kid from a loving home who had no idea how deep alcohol and drugs would take him. From baseball dreams and construction crews to shooting dope in a hospital bathroom while his newborn was on the other side of the door, Justin’s story is one of brutal honesty, pain, and ultimate redemption.He shares how...
2025-11-2658 minPowerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 014 | Drew NeiertzToday we sit down with Drew “Rhino” Neiertz — father, leader, and Senior Project Manager at ProWest / Interstate Roofing, overseeing teams across 22 states.From foster homes and juvenile detention to multiple prison sentences in 3 states, Drew’s story sits in the definition of powerless to powerful. Known behind razor wire as “Rhino,” Drew was all aggression and no direction until recovery, faith, and discipline flipped the script.Now he leads one of the largest organically grown sales forces in the roofing industry, mentoring men from recovery and incarceration into six-figure earners, fathers, and leaders. This episode dives deep i...
2025-11-1258 minPowerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 013 - Matt LankfordToday we welcome Matt Langford! Mentor, sponsor, and Chief Sales Officer of Valor Contracting. Matt’s journey is the definition of Powerless to Powerful. In and out of prison, a childhood surrounded by chaos, addiction, and violence all transformed into a story of faith, service, and entrepreneurship. Jason & Ron revisit how Matt sponsored Jason, finding freedom through the steps, and how that same discipline built one of Arizona’s fastest-growing roofing companies. This is one of the most emotional and powerful episodes yet packed with spiritual awakening, leadership, and redemption.
2025-10-291h 04Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 012 - Zac PonczakToday we sit down with Zac Ponczak, Director of Business Development at The Embers (PHP/IOP/OP + luxury sober living). Zac opens up about his journey—from high-risk polysubstance use and a brutal run that ended in a moment of clarity—to rebuilding his life through service, sponsorship, and professional growth across multiple programs. We go deep on why documentation = advocacy, how to coordinate true continuum of care (DRC residential → Embers PHP/IOP/OP → sober living), and the Embers’ FOSS framework (a salutogenic, strengths-based approach grounded in positive psychology and evidence-based care).
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Preaching and PreachersEquipping College StudentsIn this week’s episode, Dean Inserra joins me in the podcast studio to discuss “Equipping College Students.” Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of CITYCHURCH, where he leads the
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2025-10-1300 minPowerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 011 - Julio AlmanzaJulio grew up on the south side of Chicago, survived childhood abuse, gang life, and years in Mexican and federal prisons. He lays out the brutal turning points that hardened him and the waking moment that drove him to change, from suicidal desperation to a life built on discipline, faith, and daily practice. In this episode Julio explains how he turned survival skills into leadership, how Wrong to Strong grew from pain into purpose, and why mentoring inside prisons and working with young men is the work that matters most to him now. Raw, honest, and unflinching, this conversation...
2025-10-031h 06
The Digital RestaurantWhy Agile Marketing is the Essential Restaurant Skill in the Digital AgeSend us a textThis week on The Digital Restaurant, Carl is joined by Jennifer Kern, CMO of Qu, for a fast-moving conversation about the headlines shaping restaurants, technology, and consumer behavior.We kick off with a surprising stat: half of adults are ordering kids meals. (01:00) What does this say about QSR value wars, portion sizes, and how brands like CAVA and Starbucks are reframing value through experience, not just price?Next, we examine Chipotle’s partnership with Zipline (05:00), which involves testing drone delivery in Dallas. Is th...
2025-09-0227 min
The Digital RestaurantBeware, Be Kind of Viral InfluencersSend us a textIn this episode of The Digital Restaurant, Carl is joined by Emmy Award–winning storyteller Mike Duffy of Yum Crunch. Together they break down five timely stories shaping restaurants and tech:McDonald’s bets on web ordering through DoorDash—does convenience outweigh control?Yum Brands’ Byte platform fuels $9B in digital sales and rewrites the restaurant tech stack.Social listening lessons: Cracker Barrel’s backlash vs. KFC’s potato wedge comeback.Drone delivery’s tipping point—new FAA rules, Texas rollouts, pizza robots in LA, and the Ghost Kitchen 3.0 vision.The power and peril of inf...
2025-08-1845 min
The Plugged In PodcastWhy The 12 Steps Are Necessary for Lasting Sobriety - Jason InserraWade sits down with Jason Inserra, owner of Desert Recovery Center, to discuss why the 12 Steps aren't just suggestions - they're absolutely necessary for lasting sobriety.Jason breaks down his journey from addiction to recovery ownership and explains why he believes the Big Book and AA's 12 Steps are still the gold standard in 2025.Two guys who've been there, sharing what actually works. If you've been skeptical about "working the program" - this conversation might change your mind.
2025-07-291h 02
The Digital RestaurantAEO is the new SEO: How AI is rewriting the digital playbookSend us a textCarl returns from a July break with Bernadette Heier of Food on Demand to unpack five stories that signal where restaurant tech is heading next.01:00 – Olo acquired by Thoma Bravo • $2B all-cash deal • A chance to reset outside the public markets • Could this unlock faster innovation?04:30 – OpenTable’s AI Concierge • Built with OpenAI and Perplexity • Answers 80% of diner questions • Visibility now depends on how up-to-date your listing is09:00 – Golden Corral’s Flybuy-powered pickup • Off-premises rebrand: Golden Corral F...
2025-07-2122 min
In Between SipsFrom Kegger King to CEO (With a Few Felonies in Between) | In Between Sips | Episode 3Jason Inserra went from fake report cards and felony-level keggers… to CEO of a luxury recovery center. Along the way? Acid before the SATs, a Tiburon drug bust, 280 felony charges, a prison yard hustle, and enough chaos to fill three episodes (don’t worry, part two’s coming).This isn’t your typical redemption story. It’s raw, it’s hilarious, and it’s real. From nodding off in the middle of the yard with a burner phone to running a company that helps people get their lives back—Jason doesn’t just tell you how he changed, he shows...
2025-06-1246 min
Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 009- Mike CunninghamIn this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Jason sits down with Mike Cunningham, a key leader at AZ Hope and Healing Addiction Treatment Centers — an addiction treatment center with locations across Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Surprise. Offering services like Residential Treatment, PHP, IOP, Sober Living, and a dedicated Veterans Program, AZ Hope and Healing creates space for healing through both clinical and spiritual transformation.Mike shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery, diving into how his early feelings of discomfort, disconnection, and overthinking led him to experiment with substances as young as third grade. From inhaling ru...
2025-05-211h 24Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 008- Bobby BoykinStronger Together: Building Community in Recovery with Bobby BoykinIn this powerful episode, Jason sits down with Bobby Boykin, Executive Director of Guiding Road Recovery and a respected leader in the Arizona recovery community. Bobby opens up about his personal journey through addiction and how faith, mentorship, and accountability helped shape the man he is today—committed, present, and grounded in family and purpose.Together, Jason and Bobby discuss the evolving landscape of recovery, and why unity in the treatment space is more critical than ever. From the importance of structured sponsor assignments to fostering re...
2025-05-081h 17Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 007 - Joey LandinFrom Rock Bottom to Recovery Innovation | Guest: Joey Landin, CEO of Sanctuary Recovery CentersIn this episode of Powerless 2 Powerful, we sit down with Joey Landin, the founder and CEO of Sanctuary Recovery Centers, who shares his inspiring journey from homelessness and addiction to building two thriving, purpose-driven companies — all while in sober living.With over 16 years in recovery and a deep commitment to helping others find freedom, Joey walks us through the beginnings of Sanctuary — starting with the very first home and growing it into more than 5 recovery facilities across the Phoenix Metro area. But...
2025-04-221h 15Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 006 - Rich CooleyIn this episode of Powerless 2 Powerful, Rich Cooley joins us to share his incredible journey from addiction to a life of service. With over 30 years in recovery, Rich talks about growing up in Los Angeles, joining the Army, and how early struggles with guilt, shame, and fear led him down a destructive path. He opens up about using alcohol as a way to cope, losing connection with family, and how true recovery began once he faced the real reasons behind his addiction.Today, Rich uses his experiences to guide others on their path to healing with compassion...
2025-04-151h 08Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 005 - Mark NorthIn this episode, Jason sits down with Mark North—Founder and CEO of Guiding Road Recovery Center, a true all-star in the recovery community, a committed service sponsor, and a Knight of the Round Table.Together, they explore a powerful truth: competition in recovery doesn't matter when a fentanyl death occurs every four minutes. The real mission is saving lives—and that’s where Mark’s passion shines through.Mark shares the journey that led him to create Guiding Road Recovery Center, highlighting their Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) with housing and their Outpatient Program (OP). He discu...
2025-04-0951 minPowerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 003 - Adam LeonardIn this powerful episode of Powerless 2 Powerful, we sit down with Adam Leonard, Director of Admissions, to discuss the life-changing journey of recovery—both from a professional and personal perspective.Adam plays a key role in helping individuals take their first step toward sobriety, placing admissions into recovery houses, and guiding them through the transition to a new way of life. But his passion for helping others comes from his own experience with addiction and transformation.
2025-04-0951 minPowerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 004 - Antony PayneBuilding a Foundation for Recovery with Antony PayneIn this episode of Powerless 2 Powerful, we’re joined by Antony Payne, co-founder of The Embers Recovery, a premier recovery center in the Valley committed to redefining what true support looks like in sobriety.Antony shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, opening up about the challenges he faced—and the life he’s built in service of others. More than just a treatment center, The Embers is a space of transformation, focused on life skill development, case management, and community connection.Through a strong founda...
2025-04-091h 09Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 001 - Blayne ArcherThe Powerless2Powerful Podcast brings together real stories of resilience, addiction, and recovery. Join us as Blayne Archer from @DesertRecoveryCenters sits down to share his past struggles, the challenges he faced, and how he found a path to healing.Raw, honest, and inspiring—these conversations remind us that recovery is possible and that no one has to face it alone.👍 Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring stories.#addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #recoverycenter #arizona
2025-04-091h 06Powerless 2 Powerful PodcastEpisode 002 - Dr. An NguyenIn this powerful episode, Jason and Ron sit down with Dr. An Nguyen, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director at Desert Recovery Centers, to talk about the real work of recovery—and why true transformation only happens when someone is ready to change.Dr. Nguyen shares an unforgettable analogy that defines her approach:If I offer you a bowl with 100 grapes for your 30 days, you might only eat 10 of them. But those 10 might be exactly what you needed to keep going.That’s the philosophy behind the program at Desert Recovery Centers—they provide the fu...
2025-04-0957 min
The Digital RestaurantWhy does Yum want to own the tech stack - with guest host Cijoy OlickalSend us a textCarl welcomes guest host Cijoy Olickal, a restaurant tech expert, to break down key industry trends.🔹 2025 Restaurant Industry Outlook – $1.5T in sales, shifting consumer habits, tech’s impact on profitability, and labor challenges. Articles One, Two, and Three🔹 Yum! Brands' Tech Strategy – Is building a proprietary tech stack the right move for a global franchise? Articles One and Two🔹 Wonder’s Expansion – Mark Lore’s meal kit & marketplace strategy—how does it compare to DoorDash and Uber Eats? Articles...
2025-02-1733 min
Let's Go RecoveryFrom Prison to Purpose: Jason’s Journey to Recovery and RedemptionOn this episode of the Let’s Go Recovery Podcast, we’re joined by Jason Inserra, Director of Operations at Desert Recovery Centers, as he shares his powerful journey from addiction to sobriety during an eight-year prison sentence. Jason dives into the holistic approach behind Desert Recovery Centers’ success—combining evidence-based therapies, 12-step recovery, and personalized care to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of healing.Jason’s raw honesty and passion for helping others highlight the transformative power of connection and discipline in recovery. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity and building a l...
2024-11-2439 min
Recovery On-AirJason Inserra: Climbing From Rock BottomTune in to hear the director of Desert Recovery Centers, Jason Inserra, share his turbulent story. After trying to balance being a collegiate soccer athlete while in active addiction, he started a downward spiral. Eventually, someone taught Jason how to write prescriptions and he was charged with 280 counts of forgery. Listen to how Jason hit rock bottom before he completely turned his life around and become his authentic self with the help of his daughter, wife, and the 12 steps.
2024-08-1700 min
Recovery On-AirJason Inserra: Climbing From Rock BottomTune in to hear the director of Desert Recovery Centers, Jason Inserra, share his turbulent story. After trying to balance being a collegiate soccer athlete while in active addiction, he started a downward spiral. Eventually, someone taught Jason how to write prescriptions and he was charged with 280 counts of forgery. Listen to how Jason hit rock bottom before he completely turned his life around and become his authentic self with the help of his daughter, wife, and the 12 steps.
2024-08-1753 min
GritabilityEmerging from the Shadows: The Transformative Journey of Overcoming Addiction and Finding PurposeStruggling with the weight of the world on your shoulders can be a tipping point towards unexpected growth. I have witnessed the transformative power of adversity in both my life and the lives of countless others. In our latest episode, we sit down with Jason Inserra, two remarkable individuals whose heart-wrenching journeys through addiction, deception, and the stark walls of a prison cell led to extraordinary personal success stories. Their raw and honest dialogue sheds light on the ironic truth that sometimes, our darkest moments are the seeds of our greatest triumphs.
As we unravel Jason's early years, a...
2024-01-1258 min
Closed MondayRevolutionizing Restaurant Training w/ Jason Berkowitz, Founder of Arrow Up TrainingJason Berkowitz is currently the CEO and Founder of Arrow Up Training - restaurant safety, compliance & leadership in one easy toolkit. Their programs have become standard practice for independent restaurants, top companies, and large-scale corporations. Jason has opened over 50 restaurants, created training programs for some of the top global chefs, served as VP of Operations for Umami Burger, COO and Partner for Tocaya Organica and Toca Madera, and is a founding board member for The Independent Hospitality Coalition in Los Angeles.
Jason's the author of 'Please Don't Sleep With The Host & 49 other tips for managing a profitable, fun...
2023-04-071h 21
ERLC PodcastDiscipling your church for a world in sexual crisisOn this episode, we feature a webinar hosted by Jason Thacker on discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis. Thacker talks to Dean Inserra, Katie McCoy, and Andrew Walker about a biblical sexual ethic and how to communicate it with truth and grace in a secularized society. ContentDiscipling your church for a world in sexual crisisConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsEmail updates | Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are d...
2023-03-1058 min
Preaching and PreachersEpisode 252: Pastoring In A Sexualized CultureThis week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Dean Inserra to the podcast. Dean serves as the lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, FL. He is the author of
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2022-08-2925 min
Digital Public SquareSexual ethics and the Bible with Dean InserraIn this episode, I am joined by Dean Inserra, lead pastor of the City Church and author of a recent book entitled Pure: Why the Bible’s Plan for Sexuality isn’t Outdated, Irrelevant, or Oppressive. Today, we talk about Christian culture and the biblical sexual ethic.Meet Dean: Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee Floria, where he leads the vision and preaching. He holds a MA in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is pursuing a D.Min from Southern Seminary. He is a member of Ba...
2022-06-2737 min
Sanctuary RadioLove and Relationships Through Addiction, Heartbreak and Prison Walls. Overcoming with Jason and Ashley InserraThis is something special. Travel with Jason and Ashley as they explore their heavy story of love, loss and redemption.
2022-04-3046 minSanctuary RadioMeet Host Jason Inserra & Buckle Up for This OneMeet Jason! Aside from being one of our co-hosts, Jason is the facilities supervisor at Sanctuary Recovery Centers. He takes us through his struggle with addiction, incarceration and how it lead him to find a career he is truly passionate about.
2022-04-031h 03
Powerless to Powerful Recovery Podcast hosted by Jason & RonEpisode 7: Step 4 - Fact Finding & Fact FacingThis episode explores the 4th step from the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This step helps us identify the cause of our condition and learning the truth. That question of "WHY" is finally answered through working an honest and thorough step 4.
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2021-06-2536 min
Sports Spectrum PodcastPastor Dean Inserra on trading believe-in-yourself religion for Christ-centered Christianity”Dean Inserra is the founding lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, Florida. He is also an author of two books, his 2019 release “The Unsaved Christian: Reaching Cultural Christianity with the Gospel” and his latest “Getting over Yourself : Trading Believe-In-Yourself Religion for Christ-Centered Christianity.” Today on the podcast, we talk to Dean about his love for sports. Jason and Dean debate their top-5 QBs of all-time and then we discuss Dean’s new book and why we has Christians need to get back to living a Christ-centered life and not get caught up in the ‘new prosperity gospel’ mess...
2021-06-0951 minPreaching and Preachers“Preaching and Preachers” Episode 216: The Pastor and the New Prosperity GospelThis week I am delighted to welcome Dean Inserra to the podcast. Dean serves as the founding and lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Recently, Dean published his
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2021-06-0722 min
The Backpocket Podcast295. Jason Kunz & Our BCE RecapJason Kunz, the cofounder of Best Christmas Ever, joins the show as we detail our story raising $10,000 for a local Minneapolis family and delivering gifts to them this past Saturday. The emotions were buzzing before, during and after the big drop and all of that and much more is detailed within this very podcast. Enjoy!
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2020-12-221h 57ERLC PodcastA tragedy in Beirut, back to school issues, and a conversation with the Dean InserraIn this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss a massive explosion in Beirut, North Carolina pausing reopening, Kenya canceling school, Hurricane Isaias, mail delays, Kanye West, and UConn canceling football. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Jason Thacker with "What a new AI system reveals about our hopes for technology," Josh Wester with "How can we find truth in a world of confusion? Resting in our reliable Savior," and Ashley Newell with "What your family can do to stand for orphans: Using our gifts for the good of others." Also in...
2020-08-0749 minPreaching and Preachers“Best of 2019” Episode 131: The Preacher and Cultural ChristianityThis week on Preaching and Preachers, Dean Inserra joins me in a discussion on the preacher and cultural Christianity. Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of City Church
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2019-12-0923 minThe Backpocket Podcast232. Jason KunzJason is the co-founder of Best Christmas Ever, a non-profit organization that donates and delivers gifts to families in need on Christmas. From impacting 2 families in their first year to now impacting over 100, Jason's journey through making a difference in the lives of strangers made for one of the coolest, feel good podcasts in our short history as a podcast. Enjoy!
*Disclaimer: originally S3 E36 - Best Christmas Ever (feat. Jason Kunz)*
2019-10-211h 23The Backpocket Podcast196. Carly ZuckerCarly Zucker is a kick-ass mom of 3, host of "Overtime with Carly Zucker" on KFAN 100.3 in the Twin Cities, and MN Wild player Jason Zucker's first wife. We touch on ALL things being a mom, a wife to a hockey player, her journey into broadcasting and much more.
*Disclaimer: originally S3 E24 - A Little Bit of Everything (feat. Carly Zucker)*
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2019-07-291h 31Preaching and PreachersEpisode 131: The Preacher and Cultural ChristianityThis week on Preaching and Preachers, Dean Inserra joins me in a discussion on the preacher and cultural Christianity. Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of City Church
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2019-05-0623 minPreaching and PreachersEpisode 40: Church Planting in a College TownThis week on Preaching and Preachers, Dean Inserra joins me in a discussion on church planting in a college town. Dean is the founding and lead pastor of City Church
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