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Going Big! with Kevin GentryTruth, Freedom, Virtue, and the American Experiment with Dr. Robert GeorgeIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Princeton professor Dr. Robert George for a wide-ranging conversation about truth, freedom, virtue, and the future of the American experiment. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Robert reflects on what Americans often misunderstand about the founders, why George Washington was indispensable, and why a republic cannot survive without moral seriousness and civic friendship. George also shares his own remarkable story, from growing up in Appalachia as the grandson of immigrant coal miners to becoming one of the country’s leading public intellectuals. Along the way, he explains why...
2026-06-0858 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryLessons from Venezuela's Collapse with Daniel Di MartinoIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry welcomes economist Daniel Di Martino back for a timely conversation about Venezuela, freedom, assimilation, and the future of America. Raised in Caracas during one of the most dramatic political and economic collapses in modern history, Daniel shares what it was like to watch shortages, inflation, and repression reshape everyday life, and how those experiences led him to come to the United States and speak out. Together, they explore what prosperous societies forget, why immigration and assimilation matter, what Daniel’s research says about family and culture, and why he remains hopeful abo...
2026-06-0146 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryBringing D-Day Veterans Back to Normandy with Drake Springer and Meredith Danluck (Why We Dream)In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with producer Drake Springer and director Meredith Danluck to discuss Why We Dream, a documentary that follows World War II veterans returning to Normandy 80 years after D-Day. With many of the veterans now more than 100 years old, the film captures a vanishing generation’s memories of war, service, sacrifice, and the lives they built afterward. Together, they explore how to tell a World War II story in a way that feels fresh and deeply human; why the filmmakers fought to keep the veterans, not the brand, at the center; and...
2026-05-251h 03
Going Big! with Kevin GentryTurning Pain into Purpose with Amy Looney Heffernan (Travis Manion Foundation)After losing her husband, Navy SEAL Lieutenant Brendan Looney, in Afghanistan, Amy Looney Heffernan could have stepped back from the world. Instead, she chose a harder path: building a life of service, leadership, and impact in his memory. On this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry talks with Amy, now President of the Travis Manion Foundation, about grief, resilience, Memorial Day, and how service can help turn pain into purpose. She shares the deeply personal story behind her journey, the values Brendan lived by, and how the Foundation is equipping veterans, families of the fallen, and young people to le...
2026-05-1843 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryMike Pence on Reagan, Trump, and What Conservatives BelieveIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with former Vice President Mike Pence for a conversation about faith, conviction, public service, and the moments that test a leader’s character. Pence reflects on his journey from a young Democrat inspired by John F. Kennedy to a Reagan conservative, the hard lessons he learned from early political defeats, and the principles that shaped his years in Congress, as governor of Indiana, and in the White House. They also discuss January 6, the constitutional duty Pence believed he was bound to uphold, and his continued work to defend traditional con...
2026-05-1151 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryThe Entrepreneur Who Challenged Canada's Healthcare Monopoly with Kip WoodwardIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry talks with Kip Woodward, a Canadian business leader, investor, and public-policy advocate whose career has spanned family enterprise, ranching, health care governance, and reform efforts around some of Canada’s most entrenched institutional challenges. Kip reflects on what it takes to lead at scale, challenge broken systems, and take risks without losing perspective. From entrepreneurial pivots to public controversy, this conversation explores curiosity, resilience, governance, and the kind of leadership required when the answers are neither simple nor popular.
2026-05-0459 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryHow Love and Enterprise Are Rescuing Thousands with Becca Stevens (Thistle Farms)Human trafficking and exploitation are often hidden in plain sight. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms, to explore how one home for five women became a survivor-led movement serving around 1,500 women each year through housing, employment, and long-term support. Stevens shares what most people still misunderstand about trafficking, why punishment alone cannot heal deep wounds, and how Thistle Farms built a distinctive model of restorative justice through social enterprise, community, and love put into practice. It’s a conversation about healing, entrepreneurship, faith, and what it takes to b...
2026-04-2740 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryWhy Retirement Culture Has Work Backwards with David BahnsenMost people spend their lives trying to escape work. David Bahnsen thinks that’s a tragedy — and a recipe for emptiness. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with David, founder and CIO of a wealth management firm overseeing more than $9 billion, to unpack a countercultural claim: human beings were made to contribute, not just consume. They talk about why the “non-essential worker” language of the COVID era still matters, why shorter work weeks and universal basic income can miss something deeper, and why “more purpose, more work, more endeavor” might actually be part of the solution to ris...
2026-04-2046 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryHow CarePortal Has Served 600,000+ Children and Families with Adrien LewisIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry interviews Adrien Lewis, Founder and President of CarePortal, about building a “care-sharing network” that connects vetted needs for kids and families in crisis with local churches, businesses, and neighbors who can respond quickly. CarePortal connects the real-time needs of community members (submitted by caseworkers and agencies) with neighbors who can step in fast — strangers helping strangers. Adrien shares his personal origin story, the challenges of scaling a new model, and real examples of how one small need (like a crib) can become long-term support and stability. Learn how CarePortal works, why trust is...
2026-04-1349 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Paul Atkins: Why Public Companies Have Been Disappearing—and What Comes NextSEC Chairman Paul Atkins joins host Kevin Gentry on Going Big! to discuss his "minimum dose" philosophy of regulation—and why information overload can be just as harmful as too little disclosure. They cover the decline of public markets and Paul's push to revive IPOs, the role of institutional ownership and politicized shareholder activism, and why he believes crypto belongs under U.S. oversight with clearer rules rather than pushed offshore.
2026-04-0634 minGoing Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Heather Rice-Minus: Hope Behind Bars and the Power of Second ChancesMost people never step inside a prison. But what if some of the most compelling stories of change in America are happening there? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry interviews Heather Rice-Minus, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship, about what she has seen in prisons across the country and why she believes hope can grow in the hardest places. The conversation traces the origins of Prison Fellowship through the story of Chuck Colson, whose conversion and time in prison helped spark a movement that now serves incarcerated men and women, supports families, and partners with churches nationwide. Heat...
2026-03-3047 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryFinding the Meaning of Your Life in an Age of EmptinessMillions of people say life feels empty, even when they’re achieving more than ever. Why is that happening, and how do you reverse it? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Arthur C. Brooks — Harvard professor, bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading voices on happiness and meaning — to unpack what Brooks calls the “meaning gap.” Arthur shares his own journey of reinvention: from professional musician to public policy leader, and then a deliberate pivot into the science of happiness, purpose, love, and faith. They explore how modern technology can keep people trapped in “...
2026-03-2357 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Mayor Lily Wu: From Learning English at 8 to Leading a Major American CityOn this special episode of Going Big!, released on March 16 -- Wichita's "316 Day" -- Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins host Kevin Gentry for a conversation about civic leadership, immigrant grit, and what it looks like to “go big” as a true outsider. Without prior election experience — and without the backing of either major political party — Wu ran for mayor of Wichita in 2023 and won decisively. She explains why she believed the city needed a new direction, and how focusing on the core services of local government helped her connect with voters across the community. Wu also shares her family’s immigration...
2026-03-1645 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Andy Kessler: Productivity, Profits, and Innovation in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceEpisode Description
What does it mean to find your unique skill set when technology is moving faster than most people can process? In this episode, Kevin Gentry sits down with _Wall Street Journal_ columnist and innovation optimist Andy Kessler to break down how high performers and high agency leaders can thrive through the biggest technology shift of our time. Andy lays out a simple but powerful framework for Going Big today: become relentlessly productive by doing more with less, pursue profit as a signal that you are creating real value for society, and most importantly, learn to spot major trends ea...
2026-03-0955 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Asha Curran: Building Giving Tuesday into a Shared Culture of GenerosityWhat happens when you stop trying to control a movement and instead design it to be owned by everyone? In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Asha Curran, Chief Executive Officer of Giving Tuesday, the global generosity movement that began as a simple idea and grew into a year-round force for good across more than one hundred countries. Initially conceived as a counter-movement against Black Friday, #GivingTuesday was invented to encourage people to do good through donations and acts of service every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Asha breaks down how it...
2026-03-0255 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with John Yates III: Faith, Leadership, and the Digital AgeWhat if Going Big doesn’t mean building a massive platform — but laying a foundation that lasts for generations? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Reverend John Yates III, rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. The son of influential pastor John Yates II, Yates has chosen a different but equally ambitious path to live out and develop long-term faithfulness. Yates shares how his father’s steady leadership shaped him, what he learned working closely with renowned theologian John Stott, and why mentoring often happens not through formal instruction but through quiet...
2026-02-1653 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Fr. Robert Sirico: Faith, Freedom, and the Formation of a Life’s CallingIn this episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Fr. Robert Sirico — priest, thinker, and co-founder of the Acton Institute — to explore a remarkable life shaped by bold ideas, unexpected turns, and an unwavering commitment to the dignity of the human person. Fr. Sirico reflects on his early years in Brooklyn, his immersion in the social movements of the 1970s, and the intellectual journey that ultimately led him back to faith and into the priesthood. He shares how thinkers like Michael Novak, Cardinal Avery Dulles, and others helped him integrate theology, human freedom, economics, and moral reasoning into...
2026-02-0955 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Aditi Goel and David Carroll: Taking On America’s Hidden Justice CrisisIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Aditi Goel and David Carroll, the executive director and founder of the Sixth Amendment Center, to explore one of the most misunderstood crises in American law: the failure of many local courts to provide legal counsel to people who can’t afford it. Though the Constitution guarantees the right to an attorney, millions of Americans are being prosecuted, sentenced, and even jailed without ever speaking to one. In lower courts, the right to counsel often doesn't exist. Goel and Carroll share their journey of building the only national org...
2026-02-021h 01
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Dr. Michael Crow: Redesigning the American UniversityWhat if excellence in higher education wasn’t about who you exclude—but about how many you can empower to succeed? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University and one of the most visionary university leaders in America. Over the past two decades, Dr. Crow has led a sweeping transformation of ASU—turning it into the nation’s largest research university, dramatically expanding access, and pioneering a new model of continuous innovation. They explore how ASU scaled from 55,000 to over 200,000 degree-seeking students without compromising quality, why the universi...
2026-01-1948 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Governor Glenn Youngkin: From Basketball to the Boardroom to the CapitolIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Governor Glenn Youngkin for a wide‑ranging and deeply personal conversation that goes far beyond politics. From growing up in a working‑class Virginia family shaped by resilience, to leading one of the world’s most influential investment firms, to answering an unexpected call to public service, Governor Youngkin shares the defining moments that prepared him for leadership. He reflects on the mentors who challenged him, the role of faith in shaping his marriage and decision‑making, and the lessons sports taught him about teamwork, discipline, and results. Kevin an...
2026-01-1257 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Gay Gaines: The Woman Behind the GOP Revolution and the Revival of Mount VernonWhat does it take to launch a revolution—twice? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Gay Gaines, one of the most influential civic leaders of the last half-century. She helped build GOPAC into the engine that propelled Newt Gingrich to the speakership in 1994. Then she went on to raise over $100 million to transform Mount Vernon into the national treasure it is today. Gay’s story is about more than political strategy or philanthropy—it’s about fearlessness. From befriending Margaret Thatcher and Bill Buckley to organizing with Rush Limbaugh and inspiring thousands to give generous...
2026-01-0539 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryRethinking Higher Ed with a First-Gen College DeanHost Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Scott Beaulier, Dean of the University of Wyoming College of Business, for a conversation about what it takes to keep going when life and leadership get hard. Dr. Beaulier shares how growing up in Iron Mountain, Michigan, working his way up at McDonald’s, and being the first in his family to pursue college shaped his grit, discipline, and drive to pursue something bigger. From marathon miles to major decisions, he unpacks the moments that define you, including “hitting the wall,” facing pressure, and pushing through when quitting feels easier. He also shares how men...
2025-12-2255 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Tim Busch: Serial Entrepreneurship, Faith, and Cultural RenewalHost Kevin Gentry sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Tim Busch to explore how faith, hard work, and vision shaped his journey from working in a Michigan supermarket to leading several major businesses and founding influential institutions. Tim shares how early discipline, entrepreneurial grit, and a commitment to openly living his Catholic faith guided him as he built enterprises in law, real estate, hospitality, and beyond. They discuss the creation of Legatus, the Napa Institute, the Magis Institute, and the Tim and Steph Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, along with Tim’s belief that leaders sh...
2025-12-1551 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Rev. Dan Marotta: Small Faithfulness and Big ImpactHost Kevin Gentry sits down with Rev. Dan Marotta of Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, Virginia, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to go big by first being faithful in the small things. Rev. Marotta shares his unexpected journey from studying marine biology to entering ministry, shaped through heartbreak, loss, and a renewed encounter with the hope of Jesus Christ. He explains how most people discover their calling through steady obedience rather than dramatic signs, and why paying close attention to what God has already placed in front of you can lead to life-changing purpose. Kevin and...
2025-12-081h 03
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with François de Kerret: Zero-Fee Fundraising and Building Tools Nonprofits DeserveIn this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with François de Kerret, the CEO and co-founder of Zeffy, a zero-fee fundraising platform now used by more than 50,000 nonprofits. François shares how a simple frustration he experienced while trying to volunteer turned into a platform that has helped nonprofits process over one billion dollars in donations. He explains why nonprofits deserve world-class technology, why overhead should not hold back impact, and how transparency and generosity from donors make Zeffy’s model work. Kevin and François talk about what it takes to scale something every...
2025-12-0144 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Dr. William Keyes: Mission, Mentorship, and a Pipeline of High ExpectationsHost Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. William Keyes, founder of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship, for a masterclass in thinking big while staying focused. From hitchhiking to Washington with five dollars to advising President Ronald Reagan, Keyes shares how discipline, clarity of mission, and faith shaped a two-summer program that forges high character leaders through elite internships, intimate seminars in economics and the Constitution, and deep mentorship. The results speak for themselves, including multiple Rhodes, Truman, and Fulbright scholars and an alumni network defined by service, integrity, and high expectations. This conversation digs into how to resist mission creep, w...
2025-11-2453 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Christian Fischer and Chad Houser: Building Momentum for Second ChancesIn this inspiring episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry sits down with two visionary leaders who are changing lives through purpose, compassion, and courage. Christian Fischer, former CEO of Georgia-Pacific, and Chad Houser, founder of Café Momentum, share the story of how a bold idea to teach justice-involved youth culinary skills became a national movement transforming entire communities. Chad describes the moment he walked into a Dallas juvenile detention center to teach eight young men to make ice cream—and how that simple act sparked a life-changing mission. From that day forward, Café Momentum grew into a powerful model of m...
2025-11-1758 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big Through Service: Ryan Manion and the Legacy of “If Not Me, Then Who"In this powerful episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry talks with Ryan Manion, President of the Travis Manion Foundation, about turning personal loss into national impact. After her brother, First Lieutenant Travis Manion, was killed in Iraq, Ryan carried his words, “If not me, then who?”, into a mission that now inspires millions. Together they explore what it means to go big through service, showing how resilience, mentorship, and purpose can transform tragedy into a movement that empowers veterans, uplifts families, and shapes the next generation of leaders. This is a conversation about courage, leadership, and how one family’s sacr...
2025-11-1056 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Rep. Burgess Owens: Faith, Grit, and the American DreamIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Congressman Burgess Owens for an unforgettable conversation about perseverance, faith, and rediscovering the American Dream. From growing up in the segregated South to becoming a Super Bowl champion and later rebuilding his life after losing everything, Burgess shares how grit, humility, and service became his foundation. He reflects on the values that shaped his journey—faith, family, free enterprise, and education—and how they continue to drive his mission in Congress and his work with underserved youth. Burgess speaks candidly about failure, resilience, mentorship, and how America’s spirit...
2025-11-0345 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Art Laffer & Lord Matthew Elliott: Prosperity Through People and PolicyWhat does it take to spark a national economic renaissance? In this episode of the Going Big! podcast, host Kevin Gentry is joined by two of the most influential economic minds and strategists of our time — Dr. Art Laffer, legendary architect of the Laffer Curve, and Lord Matthew Elliott, strategist behind Brexit and co‑founder of the UK’s TaxPayers’ Alliance. Together they unpack their new book Prosperity Through Growth: Boosting Living Standards in an Age of Autocracy and Artificial Intelligence and share a bold vision for rebuilding nations by focusing on five universal levers: tax, spending, regulation, trade, and monetary policy. W...
2025-10-2739 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Daron Babcock: From Brokenness to Building a National Model for CommunityDescription: In this episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry welcomes Daron Babcock, the visionary behind Bonton Farms, one of America’s largest urban farming movements and a national model for restorative community development. After enduring profound personal loss and battling addiction, Daron rebuilt his life by choosing to serve others. He didn’t launch a grand plan. He simply showed up in a neighborhood most people overlooked. What began as one garden on an empty lot in South Dallas has blossomed into a thriving ecosystem of dignity, jobs, health, housing, and hope. Bonton Farms is more than a farm. It’s...
2025-10-2040 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Kay Coles James: From the Kitchen Table to the White HouseIn this unforgettable episode of the Going Big Podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with one of the most accomplished and authentic public servants of our time — Kay Coles James. From being born on a kitchen table in Portsmouth, Virginia, to leading institutions like the Heritage Foundation, the Office of Personnel Management, and founding the Gloucester Institute, Kay’s story is a powerful testament to faith, grit, and purpose. She shares what it means to live “unbothered” — a life anchored in trust, calling, and conviction — and how she navigated decades of public service while staying true to her values as a wife, mother...
2025-10-1344 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big with Don Miller: Why Story Changes EverythingIn this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with best-selling author and entrepreneur Don Miller. Known for groundbreaking books like Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Hero on a Mission, and the transformative Building a StoryBrand, Don shares how storytelling has shaped his life and helped countless leaders and organizations clarify their message. From his early memoirs to creating one of the most influential frameworks in modern marketing, Don reveals how the art of story can drive growth, inspire action, and create lasting impact. Whether you lead a business, a nonprofit, or a...
2025-10-0644 min
Going Big! with Kevin GentryGoing Big! With Wendy Borcherdt: Lessons from Ronald Reagan’s Vision for AmericaIn this episode of Going Big!, Kevin Gentry sits down with Wendy Borcherdt, one of Ronald Reagan’s earliest and most influential supporters. From his first run for governor to his years in the White House, Wendy offers rare insights into Reagan’s deep faith, unshakable moral compass, and decisive leadership. Through her stories, we see how Reagan embodied what it truly means to Go Big for a great cause. From the student riots in Berkeley to confronting the Soviet Union, his courage shaped a vision for America that still inspires today. Wendy’s reflections remind us that true greatness comes f...
2025-09-2959 min