Episodes

  • The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 176 | Chad Clark | Executive Director at FaithFI

    The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 176 | Chad Clark | Executive Director at FaithFI
    Mar 6 2025
    Show Notes – Fortified Life Podcast
    🎙 Episode Title: Faith & Finances with Chad Clark
    📅 Air Date: 03/05/2025
    Host:🔹 Jason Davis – Helping leaders and entrepreneurs build a fortified life through faith, purpose, and wisdom.
    Guest:🔹 Chad Clark – Executive Director at FaithFI, an organization dedicated to providing biblical financial guidance and stewardship principles to help individuals and families manage their finances with faith-driven wisdom.

    Episode Highlights:
    ✅ Faith-Based Financial Stewardship – How FaithFI helps people align their financial decisions with biblical principles.
    ✅ Overcoming Financial Challenges – Practical debt management, budgeting, and wealth-building strategies from a faith perspective.
    ✅ Why Biblical Finance Matters – The importance of stewardship, generosity, and financial discipleship in today’s economy.
    ✅ Faith & Money Mindset – Balancing faith, career, and financial security without compromising biblical values.
    ✅ Resources from FaithFI – Tools, books, and programs to support financial well-being.

    Key Scriptures Referenced:
    📖 Proverbs 3:9-10 – “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops…”
    📖 Luke 14:28 – “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost?”Connect with Chad Clark & FaithFI:
    🌐 Website: [FaithFI.com]
    📲 Social Media: jerryroyce.mixlr.com
    📚 Resources: [Faith-Based Financial Tools]
    Tune In & Subscribe!
    📡 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spreaker & More
    🔔 Subscribe & Share this episode with someone who needs faith-based financial wisdom!
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    29 mins
  • The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 175 | Dr. Cassandra Bolar | healthy relationship advocate

    The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 175 | Dr. Cassandra Bolar | healthy relationship advocate
    Feb 27 2025
    Show Notes: The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis
    Episode Date: February 26, 2025
    Guest: Dr. Cassandra Bolar – Healthy Relationship Advocate

    🎙️ Episode Overview:
    In this episode of The Fortified Life Podcast, Jason Davis welcomes Dr. Cassandra Bolar, a healthy relationship advocate dedicated to fostering change and transformation in couples and families. With over twelve years of experience in counseling, relationship education, and research, Dr. Bolar shares powerful insights on building and sustaining healthy relationships that create a lasting legacy of love and stability for future generations.

    Dr. Bolar believes that “The legacy of healthy relationships begins with you,” and in this episode, she unpacks practical strategies for couples to strengthen their bond, overcome challenges, and establish a foundation of trust, communication, and emotional well-being.

    📌 Key Discussion Points:
    ✔️ Why healthy relationships matter and how they impact future generations
    ✔️ The keys to effective communication and conflict resolution in relationships
    ✔️ Overcoming common relationship challenges through counseling and education
    ✔️ The role of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in building strong partnerships
    ✔️ How faith and personal growth contribute to relational well-being

    📖 Scriptures Referenced & Faith-Based Insights:
    🔹 Proverbs 24:3-4 – By wisdom, a house is built, and through understanding, it is established.
    🔹 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – Love is patient, love is kind… it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
    🔹 Ephesians 4:2-3 – Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

    🛠️ Practical Takeaways:
    ✅ How to cultivate a thriving relationship through intentionality and effort
    ✅ The importance of forgiveness, grace, and understanding in marriage and dating
    ✅ Steps to improve emotional connection and intimacy
    ✅ Why investing in relationship education and counseling is essential for long-term success

    🎧 Tune in Now to gain wisdom and practical tools for building a healthy, faith-centered relationship that can stand the test of time!
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    40 mins
  • The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 174 | Becca Spradlin | founder of On Mission Advisors

    The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 174 | Becca Spradlin | founder of On Mission Advisors
    Feb 20 2025
    Episode Overview:
    In this insightful episode of the Fortified Life Podcast, Jason Davis sits down with Becca Spradlin, founder of On Mission Advisors, to discuss faith-driven leadership, organizational strategy, and staying mission-focused in business and nonprofits.

    Becca has worked with organizations across five continents, helping Christian business and nonprofit leaders define, protect, and champion what matters most in light of eternity. She shares powerful insights from her book, Lead On Mission: Advance Faith at Work. Avoid Mission Drift. Build a Legacy of Eternal Impact and her research on faith cultivation and drift in Christian-led businesses.

    Key Discussion Points:
    ✅ What is Mission Drift, and how can faith-based organizations avoid it?
    ✅ The role of Christian leadership in business and nonprofit organizations.
    ✅ How executive facilitation, strategy design, and change management help organizations stay aligned with their mission.
    ✅ The challenges of integrating faith into the workplace while maintaining business effectiveness.
    ✅ Practical steps to advance faith at work and build a legacy of eternal impact.

    About Becca Spradlin:
    📌 Founder of On Mission Advisors – specializing in organizational strategy, change management, and leadership development.
    📌 Master's in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University.
    📌 Certified in change management, adult learning, and human-centered design.
    📌 Author of Lead On Mission: Advance Faith at Work. Avoid Mission Drift. Build a Legacy of Eternal Impact.
    📌 Co-author of the Mission True Workbook alongside the authors of Mission Drift.
    📌 Former Research Fellow at Seattle Pacific University's Center for Faithful Business.
    📌 Passionate about helping Christian leaders define and align their organizations around faith.

    Connect with Becca Spradlin & On Mission Advisors:
    📖 Purchase Lead On Mission on Amazon
    🔗 Learn more about the book & mission: www.leadonmissionbook.com
    🌍 Explore On Mission Advisors: www.onmissionadvisors.com
    💼 Connect with Becca on LinkedIn: Becca Spradlin
    📢 Follow On Mission Advisors on LinkedIn: On Mission Advisors
    🎧 Listen to this powerful conversation on faith, leadership, and impact!
    💬 Drop a 🙌🏾 in the comments if you're ready to lead ON MISSION!
    #FortifiedLifePodcast #LeadOnMission #FaithAtWork #MissionDrivenLeadership #ChristianBusiness #AvoidMissionDrift #BuildALegacy #JasonDavis #OnMissionAdvisors #FaithBasedLeadership #KingdomImpact
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    27 mins
  • The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 173 | Grant Baldwin | founder of The Speaker Lab

    The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 173 | Grant Baldwin | founder of The Speaker Lab
    Feb 8 2025
    The Fortified Life Podcast
    🎙 Episode Title: The Speaker’s Blueprint – Finding and Booking Gigs with Grant Baldwin
    🔹 Host: Jason Davis
    🔹 Guest: Grant Baldwin – Founder of The Speaker Lab

    Episode Overview
    In this episode of The Fortified Life Podcast, Jason Davis welcomes Grant Baldwin, a seasoned speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of The Speaker Lab, a leading training company that equips aspiring and experienced speakers with the tools to build thriving speaking careers.

    With nearly 1,000 presentations under his belt and a reach of over 500,000 people across 47 states, Grant shares his journey from getting started in public speaking to becoming a sought-after keynote speaker. He dives into proven strategies for finding and booking speaking gigs, negotiating fees, and building a sustainable career in the industry.

    Grant’s insights have been featured in Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Huffington Post, and his flagship coaching program, Booked and Paid to Speak, has transformed the careers of thousands of speakers.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    ✅ How Grant Baldwin transitioned into a full-time speaking career
    ✅ Common misconceptions about getting started in public speaking
    ✅ The step-by-step process for finding and booking speaking gigs
    ✅ Tips on building credibility and positioning yourself as an expert
    ✅ How to set and negotiate speaking fees confidently
    ✅ The importance of The Speaker Lab and the Booked and Paid to Speak program

    Notable Quotes from Grant Baldwin
    💬 "Speaking is a skill, and like any skill, it can be learned and mastered."
    💬 "The key to getting booked is not just being a great speaker—it’s knowing how to market yourself effectively."

    Connect with Grant Baldwin🌐 Website: www.thespeakerlab.com
    🎙 Podcast: The Speaker Lab
    📖 Program: Booked and Paid to Speak
    📢 Social Media: @thespeakerlabDon’t Miss This Episode!

    🔥 Whether you're a beginner looking to break into public speaking or an experienced speaker aiming to scale your business, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you land more speaking gigs, increase your income, and grow your influence.

    👉 Listen Now on All Digital Platforms!

    🎧📢 Follow The Fortified Life Podcast for more empowering conversations with industry leaders!

    #FortifiedLifePodcast #GrantBaldwin #TheSpeakerLab #PublicSpeaking #BookedAndPaidToSpeak #SpeakingBusiness #KeynoteSpeaker
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    27 mins
  • The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 172 | Mike Henry Sr. | Founder and CEO of Follower of One

    The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 172 | Mike Henry Sr. | Founder and CEO of Follower of One
    Feb 6 2025
    Show Notes for The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis

    🎙️✨Episode Title: Faith in the Marketplace with Mike Henry Sr.
    Host: Jason Davis
    Guest: Mike Henry Sr., Founder & CEO of Follower of One

    📖 Episode Overview:
    In this inspiring episode of The Fortified Life Podcast, Mike Henry Sr., Founder and CEO of Follower of One, shares how marketplace believers can intentionally follow Jesus full-time, regardless of their job or position. Discover how to integrate faith into your work and experience the joy of partnering with Jesus every day.

    🔹 Key Discussion Points:
    ✅ What it means to follow Jesus full-time in the workplace
    ✅ The mission behind Follower of One and how it empowers believers
    ✅ Practical ways to integrate faith into your career and daily interactions
    ✅ Overcoming challenges as a Christian in secular environments
    ✅ Finding purpose and fulfillment by partnering with God in your profession

    🔹 Why You Should Listen:
    If you’ve ever wondered how to bring faith and purpose into your work, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset to live boldly for Christ in any professional setting. Mike Henry Sr. provides actionable insights to help you transform your work into a ministry and mission field.

    🎧 Tune in now on all major digital platforms!
    #FortifiedLife #JasonDavis #MikeHenrySr #FollowerOfOne #FaithAtWork #PurposeDriven #KingdomImpact #WorkplaceMinistry
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    31 mins
  • The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 171 | Dr. Johnny Walker | Executive Coach, Corporate Facilitator, Founder and President

    The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 171 | Dr. Johnny Walker | Executive Coach, Corporate Facilitator, Founder and President
    Jan 30 2025

    Episode Overview:
    In this episode of The Fortified Life Podcast, host Jason Davis sits down with Dr. Johnny Walker, a dynamic leader dedicated to transforming individuals and organizations through character-driven leadership.

    As an Executive Coach, Corporate Facilitator, and the Founder & President of Character Inc., Dr. Walker shares his insights on personal growth, leadership development, and the power of integrity in professional and personal success.

    Key Takeaways:
    ✅ The role of character in effective leadership
    ✅ Strategies to develop resilience and mental fortitude
    ✅ How faith and purpose drive personal and professional growth
    ✅ Practical steps to lead with authenticity and impact

    Why You Should Tune In:Dr. Walker brings years of experience in coaching leaders to operate at their highest potential. Whether you're a business professional, entrepreneur, or ministry leader, this episode will provide actionable wisdom to help you fortify your leadership and life.🎧 Listen On: all digital platforms

    📅 Release Date: 01/29/2025
    💬 Join the conversation using #FortifiedLifePodcastTune in and get ready to be inspired to lead with purpose, passion, and unwavering character!
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    36 mins
  • The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 170 | Dr. Roger Parrott | author of The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders

    The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 170 | Dr. Roger Parrott | author of The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders
    Jan 22 2025
    Show Notes for Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis

    Episode Title: Leadership Insights with Dr. Roger Parrott: Lessons from One of America’s Most Experienced College PresidentsEpisode Description:

    In this powerful episode of The Fortified Life Podcast, host Jason Davis is joined by Dr. Roger Parrott, one of America’s most experienced and innovative college presidents. With a career that spans decades, Dr. Parrott brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to the conversation, sharing insights on leadership, faith, and navigating opportunities in a constantly changing world.Key Discussion Points:
    1. A Legacy of Leadership:
      • Dr. Parrott’s unique journey as a third-generation college president and being elected as one of America’s youngest college presidents at age 34.
      • Reflections on his tenure and the lessons learned along the way.
    2. Educational Leadership in a Changing World:
      • Insights into his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Maryland.
      • The evolving role of higher education in shaping future leaders.
    3. Faith and Leadership:
      • His role as Chair of the 2004 Forum for World Evangelization hosted by the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization.
      • How faith has guided his decisions and leadership style throughout his career.
    4. Books That Inspire Leaders:
      • The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders: Developing strategies that create enduring impact.
      • Opportunity Leadership: Stop Planning And Start Leading: Embracing flexibility and seizing divine opportunities.
      • Practical applications from his books for leaders in all walks of life.
    5. Building Leaders for Tomorrow:
      • Dr. Parrott’s vision for cultivating lasting leadership in an unpredictable world.
      • Encouragement for rising leaders to prioritize faith and adaptability.
    Guest Spotlight:
    Dr. Roger Parrott is a distinguished leader in higher education, an accomplished author, and a passionate advocate for faith-driven leadership. His contributions to education and the global Christian community are a testament to his dedication and vision.Takeaways for Listeners:
    • Learn how to lead with faith and adaptability in uncertain times.
    • Gain practical leadership strategies from one of America’s most experienced college presidents.
    • Be inspired by Dr. Parrott’s legacy of faith-driven leadership and impactful service.
    Call to Action:
    Grab a copy of Dr. Roger Parrott’s books, The Longview and Opportunity Leadership, to dive deeper into his insights and strategies. Follow Dr. Parrott and Jason Davis on social media for more inspiration and leadership wisdom.Hashtags:

    #FortifiedLifePodcast #JasonDavis #RogerParrott #LeadershipInsights #FaithAndLeadership #OpportunityLeadership #HigherEducation #ChristianLeadership #LastingStrategies #RisingLeaders
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    31 mins
  • The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 169 | Janet Kaup | Padgett Business Advisors

    The Fortified Life Podcast with Jason Davis - EP 169 | Janet Kaup | Padgett Business Advisors
    Jan 16 2025
    Show Notes for The Fortified Life Podcast🎙️
    Episode Title: Building Strong Foundations with Janet Kaup

    Episode Overview:
    In this episode of The Fortified Life Podcast, host Jason Davis sits down with Janet Kaup, the owner of Padgett Business Advisors in Gainesville, GA. With over two decades of experience empowering small businesses, Janet shares her incredible journey from accounting student to award-winning entrepreneur.

    Discover how Janet’s expertise in tax, accounting, payroll, and advisory services has helped countless entrepreneurs build strong financial foundations for success. Her dedication to helping others thrive is a testament to the power of persistence, service, and passion.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • Janet’s inspiring journey to becoming a top Padgett franchise owner.
    • Key financial strategies for entrepreneurs to manage and grow their businesses.
    • The importance of accountability and mentorship in personal and professional success.
    • Janet’s advice for navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.
    About Janet Kaup:
    Janet Kaup is the owner of Padgett Business Advisors in Gainesville, GA, where she has been serving small businesses since 2002.

    As an award-winning entrepreneur and a Hall of Fame inductee, she is passionate about helping others achieve financial stability and business growth.📍

    Where to Listen:
    Available on all major podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more!✨

    This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs looking to fortify their businesses and personal growth!

    #FortifiedLifePodcast #JanetKaup #SmallBusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #FinancialStability #LeadershipAndGrowth
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    51 mins