"Embrace the Challenge, Ignite the Triumph" Meet Todd Blyleven: TEDx Speaker, former athlete, and heroic Las Vegas mass shooting survivor. Hosting 'I'm Going In' and co-hosting 'Walking Tall Movement' podcasts, Todd invites inspiring guests to share stories of resilience. His mission? Empower those knocked down by trauma, break mental health stigmas, and spread global resilience. Join Todd's transformative journey from the baseball field to facing tragedy, and discovering the strength to ris ...
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Based on his book "Preach Where You Reach", Scott Warren talks with "workplace apostles" including CEOs, professional athletes, business owners, first responders and many more about how they incorporate their Christian faith in the workplace.
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We go around the horn with Baseball Superstars, Hall of Fame Coaches, and Business Leaders who have used their experience in the game of baseball to win in the "game of life." Get inside the mind of high-performing pros, and learn what they did to Win in baseball, business, and life.
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After retiring from a 30-year, major market morning radio career, I'm often asked what I miss the most about the job. I miss 3 C's...camaraderie, creativity but most of all, conversation. The Fuzzy Mic is built around creativity and conversation to develop camaraderie. The 4 focus areas are: Mental Health, True Crime, Music and Sports. So, while The Fuzzy Mic allows me to fill some professional voids, it's my sincere hope that maybe you'll find something personally fulfilling in it too.
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Send us a text Michael Hall - Founder & CEO of Hold The Reigns, and former Navy Seal - shares his impactful intersection of faith and work including growing up Catholic and then leaving the Catholic Church as a teen; diving into scripture at a Southern Baptist church; reconnecting with his biological father; joining the Navy and fighting a “holy wa…
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Send us a text James Zeigler - CEO at BEHOLD! Professional Coaching/Author/Speaker - shares his practical faith/work encouragement and advice and his testimony including sexual abuse his mother experienced in the church; attempting to keep God at a distance and play rock n’ roll; the impact of a Christian “tract”; the power of obedience; the bully …
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Send us a text Dawn Sipley - President, Sipley the Best (HR Consulting & Recruitment) - invites us into her powerful faith story and meaningful work including being born to two unwed teenagers; in and out of church growing up; the challenges of having an alcoholic mother; becoming emancipated from her mother at 16; going from working in a car lube …
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Send us a text Chelsea Blackbird - The Christian Nutritionalist/Founder + CEO of The Christian Health Club LLC - shares her faith, her story and her work including growing up in a house of split denominations; picking a college major based on her roommate’s; generational health conditions; the change in diet that transformed her personal and profes…
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Send us a text Todd Blyleven - TEDx Speaker/ CMO / Survivor & Resilience Leader/ Former Pro Athlete & MLB Scout - takes us on a heroic journey of faith and fortitude including being a bat boy for his dad’s World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates and hearing the story of David & Goliath in the dugout; reading the Bible in hotels in the minor league…
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Send us a text Ann McNeill - President & CEO/ Leader in Construction/ Speaker/ Author/ Coach for Personal & Professional Empowerment - joins me from a cruise around the world. She paused in Malta to share her faith and business journey including growing up in a religious home (not even listening to the radio); a vow to walk away from faith when she…
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Send us a text Rusty Tugman - Organizational Development Specialist/Leadership Trainer/Certified Coach/Event Speaker - takes us on his journey of overcoming and faith including the importance of Pslams 71:17; growing up in the Church; having parents that encouraged questions about faith; struggles with infertility; how the Church and the faith help…
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Send us a text Brandee Gaar - Founder & CEO of Blush by Brandee Gaar/Host of The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast/Business Coach/Keynote Speaker - shares her empowering story of faith and business including being extremely fearful as a child, especially of dying; how the birth of her first daughter mixed with her husband’s faith brought her closer to God; b…
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Send us a text Dr. Benjamin Wendt - Vice President at First Citizens Bank/Co-Founder of Bridge The Globe/Keynote Speaker - shares his story of faith and faith in the workplace including being born dead; growing up in a Christian home; stepping away from faith to explore the world’s ways; the voice he heard that changed everything; jamming with frie…
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Send us a text Karolyn Hart - President of Inspire HUB and the Founder of iHUBApp - invites us into her story of faith and work including growing up a pastor’s kid (PK); giving her heart to Jesus at five years old; a shared love of faith and science; a powerful experience with her niece; going through a crisis of faith; never “arriving” as a Christ…
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Send us a text Michael Price - Vice President of Business Development for Orion Groups/Healthcare Executive/Pastor/Multiple Sclerosis Advocate - shares his faith and journey including a move to the land of the Mouse (Orlando); issues with self esteem; one powerful night with the Holy Spirit that changed his life; depression that led to suicide atte…
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Send us a text Phil Thurston - world renowned fine art photographer, filmmaker and author - shares his remarkable story, faith and artistic perspective including not growing up in a Christian household; surfing competitively; attending a Christian camp that likely planted a seed; meeting God in an emotional and powerful way in Hawaii; “finding new …
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Send us a text Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - Climate Scientist | Distinguished Professor, Texas Tech | Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy | Author, SAVING US - welcomes us into her fascinating story of faith and science including inviting Jesus into her heart at four years old; growing up in a science family; getting involved with IVCF in college; ho…
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Send us a text Lee Partee - Founding Partner at Skyview Partners LLC /Speaker - shares how his faith and work intertwine including growing up spending more time at church than at home; accepting Christ at eight years old; attending real estate sales school; money as his god; losing his company in the crash of 2008; spending 28 months in federal cus…
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Send us a text Krystal Parker - President of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce/Business & Brand Marketing Strategist/Author/Speaker - shares her testimony and how her faith guides her work including ten years of perfect attendance at church and checking boxes but no fruit; elevating work as worship; reconnecting to Jesus after second divorce; …
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"Turn Your Purpose Into Power" with guest Eric Rush
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1:10:45In this episode of “I’m Going In,” we sit down with Eric Rush, a man whose journey of resilience, transformation, and redemption will inspire you. Eric is the CEO of Prime Pitch Podcast Network Inc. and a living testament to overcoming adversity. After surviving a troubled childhood, military service, PTSD, prison, and the brutal realities of gang …
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Send us a text Hannah Linder - international and multi-award-winning graphic designer who specializes in professional book cover design, novelist, and self-portrait photographer of historical fashion - invites us into her faith journey including being an old soul who loves music from the 40’s-60’s; growing up in a Christian family; wanting Jesus in…
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Send us a text Alex Sanfilippo - Founder of PodMatch - invites us into his faith journey and how his faith guides his business including being raised in a Christian home but actually coming to Christ in his early twenties; having an entrepreneur mindset at ten years old; rising to the top in the real estate business before the “crash”; hitting rock…
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Send us a text Lisa Lord - Photographer & Owner of LiLo Photography and Branding - takes us on her journey of faith and career including the blessing of a “boring”testimony; “unanswered prayers”; her desire to be a teacher from a young age; transitioning from teacher to stay at home mom; the emotional toll of teaching; being a rule follower; starti…
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Send us a text Dr. Mark Rutland - former Senior Pastor of Calvary Assembly in Orlando, FL/Former President of both Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL and Oral Roberts University/Founder and Director of the National Institute of Christian Leadership and Global Servants/Author - encourages us through his faith journey including not growing up in…
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Send us a text This episode contains background music from the co-working space that allows my guest to preach where he reaches Michael Anthony - Courage Matters Founder and President - invites is into his faith journey and expertise including how a calculus teacher impacted his relationship with Jesus; talking about love AND truth; trust and obey …
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S3 E2- "True Bold" with Police Officer Matt Davis
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55:49In this compelling episode of I’m Going In, we welcome Matt Davis, a dedicated law enforcement leader with over a decade of experience. From starting as a patrol deputy to becoming a Lieutenant, Matt has made significant contributions to the policing community, including his work on specialized units addressing narcotics, vice crimes, and human tra…
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Send us a text Brian Jewell - Travel Journalist | Podcast Host | VP & Executive Editor at The Group Travel Leader Inc. - invites us on an adventure of faith including the openness of travel; being a child of parents impacted by the Jesus Movement; inviting Jesus into his heart at the age of three; nothing like being in the presence of God; contentm…
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Send us a text Tamra Andress - Business Ecosystem Builder, Founder of F.I.T. in Faith Press (Publishing), Founder Collective Non-profit, Top Biz Podcaster, Keynote Speaker, 6x #1 Best Selling Author, Intl. Retreat & Conferences Host, ordained minister - takes us on an inspiring faith-filled journey of life and work including looking at rock bottom …
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"Call of Strength" with Retired Police Dispatcher Deborah Green
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55:52“I’m excited to welcome Deborah Green to today’s episode of ‘I’m Going In.’ Deborah’s remarkable journey in law enforcement began in 1990 as a military police officer with the California Army National Guard, where she was deployed during the LA Riots in 1992. After her time in the Guard, she transitioned to a dispatcher role with Sacramento PD and …
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Send us a text Aziza Green - Brand Manager for Acorn Press Publishing at Bible Society AU/Online Campus Pastor/PhD candidate researching Digital Wisdom - shares her life, faith and work including starting life as Muslim and going to Islamic pre-school; becoming Catholic after mom remarried; experiencing sexual abuse as a child; moving from South Af…
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Send us a text Andy Norman - Managing Partner of GMF Steel Group and Founder & President of the Norman Family Foundation - shares his journey of faith and work including growing up Southern Baptist; really coming into his faith at 15; having a strong group of friends that helped one another through college; wanting to be a ferrier; the importance o…
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Send us a text Anna Machura - University Language Teacher at University College Cork / International Speaker /ICF Accredited Neurolanguage Coach®; Chair of TEFL Kuwait Neurolinguistics SIG; ESL Teacher (Cambridge Eng.); Teacher Trainer; Dyslexia Specialist; Therapist - shares her story of faith and work including God and Jesus being with her but be…
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Send us a text Mitch Sugg - Pastor/Performance Coach/Author of "Lead Well"/Motivational Speaker - shares his faith journey and encouragement including growing up a “PK” (pastor’s kid); watching his dad in the marketplace; Jesus having one arm shorter than another (in a painting!); the importance of church camp; wrestling with God; we are all called…
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Send us a text A message of gratitude and a look ahead from the host of Preach Where You Reach, Scott Warren. Support the showBy Scott Warren
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Christmas Break Replay Spotlight: Evangelist Jordan Morris
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1:05:57Send us a text Evangelist Jordan Morris - All For Jesus/Hand Of Jesus - shares his story, his faith and his heart including being read biblical stories rather than fairytales as a child; his parents bringing him to Christ at the age of seven; dreaming of preaching despite having a severe stutter; being given his first opportunity to preach at age 1…
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S2 E14- "Process Way of Life" with Faust Ruggiero
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59:10In this episode of “I’m Going In,” host Todd Blyleven welcomes Faust Ruggiero, a seasoned therapist, author, and clinical trainer with nearly 40 years of experience in mental health. Faust shares his inspiring journey of creating the Process Way of Life counseling program and the award-winning “Fix Yourself Handbook” series, which empowers individu…
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Send us a text Suzette Munson - Chief Instigator at Love 41 & Saddleback Leather Company - takes us on a journey that marries her faith and inspiring work including growing up in a Christian family; a discovery of a surprising family dynamic; welcoming in the outcasts in her home as a child; being drawn to “the broken”; a heart to heart with God in…
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S2 E13- "Answering The Call of Others" with Fire Captain Jeremy Fuller
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1:04:26In this episode of the I’m Going In podcast, we’re joined by Captain Jeremy Fuller, a dedicated leader with over 22 years of experience in the fire service. Currently serving as a Captain in Administration for the Little Elm Fire Department in Little Elm, Texas, Jeremy oversees a range of critical areas including training, EMS, health and wellness,…
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Send us a text Linda Kleist - Partner at Identity Creative - shares her faith journey and how she incorporates that faith at her agency, including being “CEO” Catholics; straying from the Church; how a friend at a “kegger” asked her a question that changed her faith trajectory; slowly abstaining from sinful behaviors; family practice of whoever is …
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S2 E12- "On the Wings of Honor" with guest Brig General (Ret) John "Dragon" Teichert
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55:12I’m thrilled to welcome John Teichert, Brigadier General (ret), to the I’m Going In podcast! John is a recently retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general and national security expert with extensive leadership experience, including his role as Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs, where he managed a $240 billion …
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Send us a text Lisa Marie Platske - Founder of UpsideThinking, Leadership/Executive Coach, Speaker, Author - invites us into her journey of personal faith and how it informs her work including her encounter with the Holy Spirit at six years old; a new fresh way of looking at the Holy Spirit and Jesus; seeing her family torn apart, as a gift; the ad…
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S2 E11- "One Step At A Time" with guest Tatiana Miller
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59:54Tatiana Miller is the founder of RX 4 Life, a transformative health and wellness company that blends Western healthcare with holistic medicine. After surviving a life-altering accident that left her paralyzed, Tatiana was told by multiple doctors that she would never walk again. However, with determination and a healing approach rooted in neurology…
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Ep #104: A Journey of Thanks and Transformation
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19:37Send us a text What happens when life's chaos meets the serenity of gratitude? I find myself juggling the demands of Snowdrop Foundation, a nonstop freelance career, and the excitement of home renovations. Yet, amid this whirlwind, the essence of gratitude shines through, grounding my journey. With over $6.4 million donated for childhood cancer res…
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Send us a text Ricky Dickson - retired President & CEO of Blue Bell Creameries - takes us on his lifelong journey of living out his faith, personally and in the marketplace, including giving his life to Christ at the age of 10; debating his dad to deepen his beliefs; the ways in which he positions himself to hear God’s voice; a passion for marketin…
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S2 E10- "The Power of Happiness" with guest baseball's John McLaren
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1:04:41John McLaren is a former Major League Baseball manager and coach with a distinguished career spanning multiple teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. With a passion for developing players and fostering strong team dynamics, John also made a significant impact as a coach for the United State…
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Send us a text Janet Ward Black - Owner of Ward Black Law - shares her testimony and faith-inspiring work including growing up in a Christian home and accepting Jesus “upside down with my head in the sink”; the “frozen chosen”; departing from the Church but “darkening the door” once again in law school; justice is God’s idea; how organic chemistry …
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Unraveling Childhood Beliefs: A Journey of Healing with Accelerated Resolution Therapy
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6:40Send us a text What happens when a long-held belief, rooted in childhood, is suddenly unraveled? Join us on this emotional journey as I recount my profound experience with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) guided by the incredible Laurel Wiers. In a recent recording session for the Tuttle and Kline podcast, Tim and I delved into a candid discuss…
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Send us a text Theresa Flores, Founder & CEO of The SOAP Project, invites us into a heartbreaking but redemptive story including growing up in a mixed religious household but considering herself Catholic; truly coming back to Jesus at 35 years old after horrific teen years of sex trafficking and an abusive marriage; having visions of where God was …
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Send us a text Beth Fisher - Sr. Multidisciplinary Strategist @ Grey Matter Group, Speaker - takes us on an inspiring journey of faith including growing up in the Catholic church; asking A LOT of questions; having the image of an angry God who is impossible to please; going through life’s checklist; being a “good girl” through high school and then …
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Send us a text Ken Valentine - former Secret Service Agent, Speaker and Author - takes us on an adventure of faith including having a great legacy of Christian parents and grandparents; departing ways with his faith through high school & college; “knowing” you have eternal life; the need for a fellow attorney mind to help drive him back to his fait…
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S2 E9- "Empowering Change" with guest, Heidy LaFleur
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53:43Heidy LaFleur is a dynamic leader, author, and former educator whose life’s work revolves around understanding trauma, teamwork, and the critical importance of social-emotional learning. As the founder and CEO of Heidy with a Why, Inc., she passionately advocates for children, drawing on her personal experiences to inspire thousands of students in …
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Send us a text Bruce Pulver - Founder and President of Pulver Performance Services, Global Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and "WORD"shop leader - shares his GIFTS (God Installed Features To Share) and his story including God showing up on “opening day” of his life; “breaking” his mother’s heart on the day he was born; the unexpected but profou…
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S2 E8- Ret OKC Firefighter Chris Fields- "Out of Chaos"
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1:10:56I’m honored to welcome Chris Fields to the I’m Going In podcast. Chris is a former Major with the Oklahoma City Fire Department, where he dedicated over 31 years of service, responding to emergencies and saving lives. He is perhaps best known for the iconic photograph taken during the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, where he cradled the lifeless body o…
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Creating WOW Moments: Impacting Teams and Communities (Tyler Gillum) - A Doubleheader Episode
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43:33Tyler Gillum, Head Coach of the team Savannah Bananas, shares stories that shaped his character, emphasizing the profound impact individuals can have on one another. Join us on this exciting double-header episode of the Dugout CEO! TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Leadership and Vision at the Savannah Bananas: Discussion about the importance of leadership…
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