Why Be Passive Podcast
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -A series of conversations aiming to cast light and positivity on what can happen when we move TOWARDS hard things.
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Episodes
30 - Finding God in The Unexpected with Mike Donehey
December 06, 2021 06:20 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBMike Donehey - musical recording artist, songwriter, author, podcast host, and founding member of the band Tenth Avenue North - joins the podcast to share how he finds God in the unexpected places. During his senior year in high school, on the way to a soccer game, Mike was in a life-threatening car accident. As a result of being laid up on his back for months, Mike learned how to play guitar - giving birth to a new career path, and eventually one of the most loved and successful bands in Ch...
29 - Do Good Work with Bill Baker
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBBill Baker, well-known and loved Architect, Principal, and Owner at MSA Design - a national architecture, interior, and graphic design firm in Cincinnati, Ohio - joins the podcast to expand on his most-frequented piece of wisdom: "Do good work". With over 25 years of professional experience in the field of architecture, Bill knows a thing or two about the design, as well as the business side of creating buildings with an enduring impact on their surrounding communities. Under the umbrella of...
28 - The Miracle League with Kim Nuxhall
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBKim Nuxhall, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League, joins the podcast to tell the powerful story and mission behind his father's legacy projects. For those who don't know, Kim's dad - Joe Nuxhall - was the youngest player to ever pitch in the MLB, at the ripe age of 15. After his professional baseball career, Joe joined Marty Brennaman in the radio broadcast booth for the Cincinnati Reds, forming a dynamic 37-year duo that has gone unmatched to this day. Joe b...
27 - How God Operates with Sarah McKinney
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBSarah McKinney, a third-generation realtor and your future "Home Girl" in Colorado Springs, joins the podcast to share stories of how God has operated in her life. Through a tragic injury that severely disabled her father, giving birth to a baby diagnosed with Down syndrome, and being marginalized in today's "woke" culture, Sarah reveals the lessons she has learned by allowing her faith to be refined by fire. As a mother of three, she has learned the virtues of honesty, patience, and passion...
26 - Discipline is Primary with Katie Spotz
November 08, 2021 05:04 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBKatie Spotz, world class endurance athlete and charitable ambassador, joins the podcast to explain the difference between discipline and motivation. Well seasoned in incredible feats of athleticism, Katie has been given the informal nickname (by us) of "the female David Goggins" with one catch - she's happy! Through rowing across the entire Atlantic Ocean, running 30 miles every day for 11 days in a row across the state of Ohio, and cycling across the entirety of the United States, she has l...
25 - To The Trees with Pete Nelson
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBPete Nelson, CEO and Founder of his design and build firm, Nelson Treehouse & Supply, joins the podcast to take us "to the trees". Based in Fall City, Washington with his incredible family and crew, Nelson Treehouse has built more than 350 treehouses all around the world. On top of that, their work was featured on the hit TV show, "Treehouse Masters", for 11 seasons on Animal Planet. Pete and his team have had wonderful opportunities to create unique and exciting spaces for many well-known c...
24 - Investing in People with Dr. Eric Simoncelli
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBDr. Eric Simoncelli, PT, DPT, a trained physical therapist by day, and avid investor in people all the time, joins the podcast. Grounded in a strong faith, Dr. Eric believes that people are what matter most; and regardless of what he does for a living, he believes that investing in people is his supreme gift. Inspired by author Simon Sinek, along with his parents, we discuss the principle of finding your "why" instead of "what" you want to do in life. This unfolds into a conversation about p...
23 - You Have To Respond with Dr. Billy Pohl
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBDr. Billy Pohl, Christian Studies teacher and fellow assistant baseball coach at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, joins the podcast to discuss what rejecting passivity looks like. Rooted in an astounding memorization of Scripture, and fueled by faith, Billy's passion infects everybody he comes across. Whether he is teaching in his classroom, coaching on a baseball field, or at home with his wife and kids, Billy GETS AFTER IT and refuses to settle for passive rhythms. For those far along i...
22 - Winning State with The Rooftop Boys
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBAndrew Brock and Will Murphy, a.k.a. "The Rooftop Boys" from the 2021 DIII Ohio State Champion CHCA Eagles Baseball Team, join the podcast to invite us into the wild ride that was their 2021 season. After losing their entire 2020 spring season to COVID-19, it would be fair to assume that this team was hungry to get back on the diamond. With a talented roster, strong collection of offseason workouts, and a chip on their shoulder, the CHCA Eagles had only one goal - win the whole freaking thin...
21 - Giving Others a Chance with Robert Jackson
October 04, 2021 04:03 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBRobert Jackson, former defensive back for Central Michigan University and the Cincinnati Bengals, joins the podcast to share stories from his days playing football. His work ethic, high energy, and bulldog mentality on the gridiron earned him Hall-of-Fame recognition from CMU in the induction class of 1990. This strong mindset impressed the Cincinnati Bengals enough to draft him with their 11th round selection in the 1980 NFL Draft, giving Robert the opportunity to be on the Bengals roster f...
20 - On and Off the Gridiron with Kyle Caskey
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBKyle Caskey, former multi-sport athlete at Texas A&M, and experienced college and NFL football coach, joins the podcast to discuss life on and off the football field. We begin by breaking down what it's like to coach professional athletes, along with how he has worked with a bevy of talented running backs. Next, we dive into how he pursues draft-worthy players - not solely based on their athleticism, but their character. And lastly, we unpack how Kyle has blended his home life into his work ...
19 - Initiation and The Young Man's Soul with Sam Eldredge
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBSam Eldredge, Executive Editor of the And Sons Magazine, joins the podcast to discuss the major themes and goals of his team's ministry. Sam and his team offer a road map for those who want to understand the masculine soul, not necessarily from a teacher's point of view, but from a student's. Through open conversations about adventure, beauty, God, and deep engagement with the world, And Sons enlightens men in their 20s and 30s to the possibility of pressing into the moments that are difficu...
18 - Primal Virtues for the Modern Man with Jonathan Rios
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBJonathan Rios, licensed psychotherapist and mental coach, joins the podcast to WAKE US UP. We start by discussing the professional practice of psychotherapy, and how his company aims to create systemic internal change that will ultimately lead to external change in men. From there, we summarize the reasons why, as men, we have forgotten who we are in today's age of decadence and fatherlessness. Amidst mind-blowing statistics and a legendary breakdown of The Lion King's plot, this all leads t...
17 - Buying In with Tony Schulz
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBTony Schulz, Associate Athletic Director and Head of the Baseball Program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, joins the podcast to bring his perspective on all things baseball. From favorite movie quotes to personal experiences, we discuss what we love about the game - as a player and as a coach. Tony also unpacks his team philosophy of "buying in" and what he believes the goal of every coach should be. On and off the field, we can all benefit from "buying in" to the fact that life is abo...
16 - Shining a Light on Cancer with Russell Klimas
April 19, 2021 05:25 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBRussell Klimas, Founder of Light & Lense Photography and a leader in the light painting community, joins the podcast. We begin by diving into the technical aspects of light painting, along with how he has selflessly pursued it, but then we dive into a topic that makes us all pause - cancer. Russ is a cancer survivor, and he shows tremendous faith and courage in our discussion that peeled back the layers of how it affected him. From the obvious physical toll, to the emotional and spiritual ch...
15 - Fighting for Your Mental Health with John Tibbs
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBJohn Tibbs, professional singer/songwriter, joins the podcast to emphasize how we all need to fight for our mental health. Beginning with a conversation on the reality of depression, we dive into the topics of trauma, marriage, and surviving hardship. Forced to return home from an Uber ride to the airport, John's usual routine of 200 concerts per year was sidelined when the pandemic hit the United States last March. But even amidst wildly difficult circumstances, he has found hope and excite...
14 - Pursuing Your Passion with Erick Frost
March 22, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 57 MBErick Frost, Lead Photographer for Switchfoot and front man for his band, RORRE, joins the podcast to give light to the joy and gratitude that comes from pursuing your passion. We discuss his experience with Switchfoot, including his participation in Jon Foreman's wild "25 in 24" venture, along with the conception of his band, RORRE, and the purpose behind their music. Through a constant pursuit of his passion, Erick teaches us how we can flip our bad days and frustrating moments into chance...
13 - Embracing the Uncomfortable with Beth Guckenberger
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBBeth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, joins the podcast to share stories of her reckless faith in the midst of uncomfortable circumstances. Throughout the existence of Back2Back Ministries, Beth and her husband, Todd, have relentlessly pursued orphaned and vulnerable children, aiming to provide them with holistic care that will open up more opportunities for the rest of their lives. Beth also shares pieces of her personal testimony that lead us all to believe that...
12 - Ultra Running with Andrew Waugh
March 08, 2021 12:05 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAndrew Waugh, fellow member of the Roebling Runners and avid ultramarathoner, joins the podcast to chat about the camaraderie within the running community. We expand on the logistics and mentality of running over 100 miles, most specifically in Andrew's recent 137.5-mile effort in the 2020 Ohio Backyard Ultra. Mo Weincouff and Jeff Landrum, two close friends and crew members, add to the conversation to bring some insight into how it all went down. As a result of this challenging experience, ...
11 - Strength in Freedom with Ryan Berg
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBRyan Berg, CEO and co-founder of the Aruna Project, joins the podcast to discuss the strength within our freedom. Through employment and holistic care, Ryan and his team relentlessly pursue and exhaust all options to provide lifelong freedom to sexually enslaved women. We discuss the process of making that happen, and how we can all press into hard things by looking at the life of Jesus. Connect with the Aruna Project: arunaproject.com All music for this episode has been provided by Midnit...
10 - Spiritual Warfare with David Chapdelaine
October 19, 2020 04:11 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBDavid Chapdelaine joins the podcast to discuss the many areas in his life where he faces spiritual warfare. We discuss his day job as a chaplain, his family's mission within the foster care + adoption ministry, and how to address the tension beyond what we can see. Connect with David on Instagram: @d.chap.de.laine Referenced Ministry Video: Chapdelaine Family Ministry Video All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support
9 - Finding Goodness in All Things with Sam LeCure
October 05, 2020 09:02 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBFormer MLB pitcher and current broadcast analyst for the Cincinnati Reds, Sam LeCure, joins the podcast to unpack the reasons why he refuses to be passive. We discuss the exciting days of winning baseball in Cincinnati, the mentality he carried with him throughout his playing career, and how to find goodness in all things. You can find Sam on most Reds Live shows before and after each Cincinnati Reds game. Connect with Sam: - on Instagram: @sam_lecure - on Twitter: @mrLeCure All music fo...
8 - Does God Care About My Golf Game? with Davis Baxter
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBDavis Baxter, a former Division I collegiate athlete, joins the podcast to reflect on his pursuit of professional golf and how he has anchored his mentality in something that results can’t touch. We discuss how he has refused to allow his performance to determine his worth, and how God values the condition of our souls more than our work. Connect with Davis on Instagram: @davisbax8 All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support
7 - The Faithful Creative with Matthew Badea
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBMatthew Badea, a talented designer, photographer, and filmmaker, joins the podcast to unpack the heart and mentality behind his creative work. We discuss the concepts of where we find our identity and how to approach success in a healthy way. Also, fresh off of his engagement, we dive into what we believe marriage is all about and how we, as men, can reject passivity in aligning our desires with God's design for marriage. Connect with Matthew and his work: - on Instagram: @matt.bad @gmwed...
6 - Reasons to Run with Jason Tyler and Tyler Waldie
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBJason Tyler and Tyler Waldie join the podcast to discuss how they approach running. Jason, a designer by trade, shares his "Happy Trails" initiative aiming to give runners an opportunity to share their personal running journey. And Tyler, a high school track and cross country coach, expands on where he gets his competitive edge and how he can pass that down to the next generation. From the camaraderie to self-improvement to serving your mental health, we discuss the many reasons why we run a...
5 - Becoming a Marathoner with Matthew Crooker
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBMatthew Crooker joins the podcast to share his incredible weight loss story and how his relationship with his dad fueled it. We also discuss his experience of winning a Strava sponsorship to run his first marathon in New York City last fall, and the mentality he maintains today. Connect with Matthew on Instagram: @runto5kandbeyond Referenced Strava Film: Becoming a Marathoner All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support
4 - We Need Restoration with Seara Mayanja and Autumn Lana
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBSeara Mayanja and Autumn Lana join the podcast to bring light to the very clear brokenness in our country. We discuss Seara's time working in Uganda, her experience of being a black woman in this world, and how we can all move forward with hope. Connect with Seara and Autumn on Instagram: @searamayanja @autumn.lana Referenced Prayer from Bishop Ken Untener: Prophets of a Future Not Our Own All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/sup...
3 - Affirming the Freelance with Chris Long
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBChris Long, Founder of Winsome Creative, joins the podcast to share the process of developing his freelance work into starting his own business. We also discuss how to implement healthy family rhythms, take thoughts captive, and maximize the formative college years. Connect with Chris and his work: - on Instagram: @chrislahng @winsome.creative Website: wearewinsome.com All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support
2 - Mindfulness with Ryan Johnson
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBRyan Johnson joins the podcast to share his experience of being the oldest sibling in a broken home, and how he is setting his family on a different course. We discuss practices of mindfulness, spirituality, and living with intention throughout all phases of life. Connect with Ryan on Instagram: @rhinojohnson22 All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support
1 - The Genesis of WBP with Andrew Winebrenner
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBAndrew Winebrenner, Founder of the Roebling Runners, joins the podcast to help give some more context to the phrase "Why Be Passive". We also discuss his leadership of a growing running group, how it feels to be a dad, and not letting our ideas sit on the shelf. Connect with Andrew and the Roebling Runners on Instagram: @aydeedubya @designbrenner @roeblingrunners All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support
Trailer
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.68 MBA brief overview of what's to come in the Why Be Passive Podcast.
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June 01, 2020 17:41 - 2 minutes - 6.87 MBA brief overview of what's to come in the Why Be Passive Podcast. All music licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whybepassive/message
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April 16, 2020 22:46 - 2 minutes - 4.83 MBA brief overview of what's to come in the Why Be Passive Podcast. This trailer includes the song "Relax (in bed)" by Robbero (c) copyright 2015. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whybepassive/message