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EP282: AI, Faith, and Fortunes with Joe Thompson and PJ Accetturo Jul 02, 2025

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Disruption is here, but only those rooted in purpose will thrive through it. In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming the film industry, why integrity still matters in a world of rapid innovation, and how faith and character can anchor us in uncertain times. From digital storytelling to the daily decisions that shape our legacy, we unpack what it means to lead with both excellence and conviction. Tune in to discover what truly sets pioneers apart in today’s evolving world.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

How AI is disrupting filmmaking and empowering independent creators
What the “Be Holy” challenge reveals about business decisions and daily choices
How small, high-integrity decisions compound over time
What happens when you pursue purpose over popularity
Why Christian storytelling through AI is a growing frontier

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

House of David (TV Series 2025)

About PJ Accetturo
PJ Accetturo is a filmmaker and AI innovator using cutting-edge technology to transform how stories are told. With over 15 years of experience spanning National Geographic features, sex-trafficking documentaries, and viral YouTube content, PJ blends creativity with technical mastery. He now pioneers ethical AI filmmaking to empower independent creators, scale global storytelling, and bring powerful narratives like Bible stories to life with integrity and imagination.

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LinkedIn: PJ Accetturo
YouTube: PJ Ace
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EP281: Does God Work? with Josiah Serra Jun 25, 2025

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Success without purpose will still leave you empty. In this deeply personal episode, we explore how surrendering to Christ unlocks real strength, healing, and identity. Pastor Josiah Serra joins us to share his powerful journey from addiction and loneliness to lasting joy and freedom through faith. If you’ve ever felt like something is still missing, this conversation will open a new path forward.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

Why “follow me” was Jesus’ invitation, not a demand to figure it all out
Why surrender is not weakness but the beginning of strength
The radical difference between plugging into the Source vs. relying on resources
Why success without spiritual fulfillment leaves us incomplete
How to begin again when your previous story ends in pain or loss

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

EP275: What it Really Means to be Blessed with Joe Thompson and Travis Revelle

About Josiah Serra
Josiah is a pastor at Crosspoint Church in St. Louis with a powerful story of redemption. After overcoming a serious drug addiction in his early twenties, he now helps others experience real transformation through faith. His ministry is grounded in the belief that Jesus meets us where we are and invites us into a new way of living. With honesty and heart, Josiah challenges cultural norms and shows how the gospel brings lasting purpose and hope.

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Email: jserra@thecrosspoint.com
Church: crosspoint church

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EP280: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit with Joe Thompson and Travis Revelle Jun 18, 2025

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You were never meant to carry it all alone. In this episode, we explore the power of surrender in business and life, and how letting go becomes the first step to real strength. We discuss the shift from external success to internal joy, and how that transformation impacts leadership, relationships, and decision-making. If you’ve been holding it all together on your own, this conversation will show you a better way forward. Tune in to discover what true resilience really looks like.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

Why surrender unlocks your deepest strength and clearest direction
The hidden power of humility that builds trust, peace, and lasting joy
What happens when you drop the pride and gain real leadership impact
How plugging into divine wisdom fuels smarter choices and bold action
Why carrying less leads to more clarity, confidence, and calm

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EP279: Arm Yourself with God with JR Spear Jun 11, 2025

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True identity is revealed when comfort is stripped away. In this episode, JR Spear shares how surviving a terrorist attack led him to redefine purpose, leadership, and success. His journey from the battlefield to the business world is packed with clarity, courage, and conviction. Listen in and discover the habits and mindset that can help you lead with deeper impact.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

Why identity should be rooted in more than your profession
The military habits that now drive JR’s business success
How a near-death experience shaped his leadership style
What true servant leadership looks like in business
The 4 core pillars JR uses to guide entrepreneurs toward impact

About JR Spear
JR is a U.S. military veteran, faith-driven entrepreneur, and founder of CREED Consulting. With a background forged in discipline and service, JR now equips leaders and business owners with the tools to operate with clarity, resilience, and spiritual integrity. He is passionate about helping others sharpen their mindset, embrace their purpose, and build businesses rooted in values that last. Through practical coaching and biblical principles, JR empowers others to stay prepared and focused in both business and life.
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Website: Creed Consulting | Fit Pro Funnels
Podcast: The Daily CREED
LinkedIn: JR Spear

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EP278: Don't Settle for Success with Reuben Arcaya Jun 04, 2025

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Hitting rock bottom can either break you or build you into someone stronger. This episode follows the powerful journey of Reuben Arcaya as he shares how business failure, personal trials, and unwavering faith shaped the leader he is today. Through discipline, purpose, and a deep commitment to family, Reuben rebuilt not just a business but a life of lasting impact. It is more than a comeback story. Tune in for a blueprint on resilience, growth, and grounded leadership.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

Why hitting rock bottom built the strongest foundation
How Reuben outworked his way past impostor syndrome
The deep values guiding Reuben’s leadership and fatherhood
Why action, not perfection, is the catalyst for real change
How to embrace discomfort and fight for your purpose

About Reuben Arcaya
Reuben is a battle-tested entrepreneur and operator with decades of experience building teams, navigating business turbulence, and leading with resilience. Known for his relentless work ethic, laser focus, and deep commitment to faith and family, Reuben built his career from humble beginnings. He did it without a formal education, relying instead on unshakable determination. Today, he channels that experience into mentoring others and redefining what success truly means.

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Website: Unwired
LinkedIn: Reuben Arcaya

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EP277: Perseverance, Character, & Hope with Deborah Razo May 28, 2025

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What happens when life breaks you, but you refuse to stay broken? In this episode, Deborah Razo shares the raw truth behind raising kids alone, surviving a devastating car accident and cancer diagnosis, and rebuilding a business and mindset from the ground up. Through fear, financial pressure, and physical pain, she chose faith, forged resilience, and built a legacy that empowers women to grow both self-worth and net worth. Her story is a masterclass in perseverance, leadership, and grace under fire. Tune in and discover what it really takes to live boldly, lead faithfully, and rise again.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

Why Deborah chose entrepreneurship instead of comfort and never looked back
How struggle became the foundation for generational impact
What a near-fatal car accident revealed about God, purpose, and the power of passive income
The quote that changed everything and how discomfort became a tool for growth
How Deborah continues to move forward without letting fear take the lead

About Deborah Razo
Deborah is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of the Women’s Real Estate Network (WREN). After starting her first business in 1990, she shifted from running a design firm to flipping homes in Southern California, netting six figures on her first deal. With training from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and Rich Dad Advisors, she now builds long-term wealth through development and buy-and-hold investments. Deborah is passionate about helping women grow in confidence, faith, and financial independence.

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Website: Deborah Razo
LinkedIn: Deborah Razo
Facebook: Deborah Razo
Instagram: @deborah_aka_raz
YouTube: WREN inspires

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EP276: On Mission in Africa with Rihannon Beauchamp and Travis Revelle May 21, 2025

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One step of obedience can change countless lives. In this moving episode, Pastor Rhiannon Beauchamp shares her solo mission to Tanzania, where she prayed with children with disabilities, supported persecuted albino students, and brought joy through presence, not just provision. From dancing in the rain to witnessing miracles of hope, her journey is a reminder that faith in action speaks louder than words. Tune in to hear how showing up with love can spark lasting transformation.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

Why Rhiannon’s return meant more than words to the schools she visited
How a stormy celebration became a symbol of unstoppable joy
The surprising impact of showing up where no one else had
How can a single wheelchair transform a life (and a community)
What happens when we silence God’s nudge in our daily rush

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

About Rhiannon Beauchamp
Rhiannon is a passionate minister, speaker, and community leader who serves as the Campus Pastor at Faith Church’s Earth City campus in St. Louis. With a heart for radical love, inclusion, and service, she leads Born to Shine, a vibrant ministry for individuals with special needs and disabilities, creating joyful, Christ-centered experiences for families who often feel overlooked. Rhiannon’s mission is rooted in daily surrender to God’s calling, with a focus on action over words and love without limits. Her passion for global outreach recently led her to launch initiatives in Africa, where she’s working to combat harmful stigmas and bring hope to marginalized families, all while pointing them to the love of Jesus.
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LinkedIn: Rhiannon Beauchamp

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EP275: What it Really Means to be Blessed with Joe Thompson and Travis Revelle May 14, 2025

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What if the true meaning of being “blessed” isn’t what you think? In this episode, Nate, Joe, and Travis unpack how Jesus redefined blessing, not as material wealth or comfort, but as spiritual joy rooted in humility, suffering, and divine presence. It’s a radical shift from cultural success to soul-level flourishing. If you’ve ever felt like you’re missing something, even with all the boxes checked, this conversation might change your definition of joy. Tune in and rediscover what it really means to live a blessed life.
Key Takeaways To Listen For

Why true blessing isn’t about financial peace or prosperity
What “makarios” really means and why Jesus used it
How to find incorruptible joy even when life falls apart
How Jesus launched His ministry with a radical redefinition
Why spiritual transformation starts with trusting the Source over the resource

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EP274: God Sees the Heart with Herbert Addison Burns May 07, 2025

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If your business wins but your soul loses, is it really success? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Nate Salah and Herbert Addison Burns explore how biblical principles can elevate leadership, challenge cultural norms, and bring lasting joy that money can’t buy. From redefining respect in the workplace to confronting spiritual bankruptcy, they offer a radical reset for anyone chasing purpose over performance. Tune in to discover how faith-infused values can transform not only your business, but your life.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

Why spiritual obedience is more powerful than business metrics
How to lead without favoritism using Deuteronomy’s command on respect
What Jesus teaches us about character in the story of the rich young ruler
The difference between temporary success and eternal joy
How to bring biblical sanctification into your corporate culture

About Herbert Addison Burns
Herbert Addison Burns is a historian, educator, and faith-based leadership mentor with over 25 years of experience. He teaches Underground Railroad history at Tri-C Community College in Ohio and is a passionate advocate for biblical ethics in both education and business. A descendant of AME Church founder Rev. Milton Addison, Herbert combines deep historical knowledge with a calling to awaken character, self-identity, and spiritual purpose. He is also the publisher of The Underground Railroad Freedom Movement newsletter and the producer of three audiobooks on Black history.

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LinkedIn: Herbert Addison Burns

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EP273: You Are Enough with Justin Goodson Apr 30, 2025

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Rock bottom is not the end. It is where transformation begins. In this powerful episode, Pastor Justin Goodson shares how he moved from self-hatred and suicide attempts to a life rooted in faith, healing, and purpose. Alongside Dr. Nate Salah, we will unpack how radical love redefines identity and why your past does not cancel your calling. If you have ever felt unworthy or stuck, this conversation will show you that restoration is real and available.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

How trauma, depression, and self-hate can be transformed by grace
Why following Jesus is a lifelong journey of growth, not perfection
What it means to love like Jesus, even when you’re still healing
How reframing your inner dialogue with biblical truth leads to confidence
The importance of burning bridges to your old life to walk in freedom

About Justin Goodson
Justin Goodson is a pastor, writer, and speaker devoted to helping others find freedom, identity, and purpose through Jesus Christ. Though raised in a loving Christian home, Justin struggled with depression and substance use throughout his youth, until a life-changing encounter with God at age 20 set him on a new path of healing and discipleship. Since then, he’s attended Bible school, served on the mission field in Africa, and committed his life to full-time ministry. He now serves at Twin Rivers Church in St. Louis, where he lives with his wife Megan and their two children, Hope and Jude. With a heart for authenticity and transformation, Justin uses his story to reach others with truth, grace, and hope.

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Website: Justin Goodson
Facebook: Justin Goodson

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