They say the two most important days of a person's life . . . the day they are born and the day they figure out why. This podcast is hosted by Jimmy Lakey and explores people's "WHY" in life.
I WOKE UP IN A MEXICAN PRISON - DUKE RUMELY OF SOBER AF ENTERTAINMENT
If you got so drunk in Mexico that you blacked out and woke up in a Mexican prison would that be enough for you to sober up? Unfortunately even after spending 9 days in a Mexican prison wasn't enough for Duke Rumely. After years of alcohol and drug abuse, arrests, and other bad behavior, Duke finally got sober. Now more than 35 sober years later, he is helping others struggling with addiction to be able to enjoy concerts, sporting events and other public venues sober through his non-pr...
22 Jan 2025
THE RIVER'S PROMISE STORY - JIMMY LAKEY
In 2008, Jimmy Lakey finally left Rwanda with his newly adopted son, River, after a long adoption process. After returning to America, Jimmy made a promise to River that he would do all he could to take care of the other children that were at the orphanage in Rwanda so that River never had to ask what happened to them. Today, River's Promise is a registered non-profit that takes care of hundreds of children and widows in Rwanda by providing education and housing. In 2023, they opened up ...
4 Dec 2024
THE POISONING OF AMERICA - HOW FENTANYL DESTROYED ONE FAMILY
Sabrina's son Joey died from fentanyl poisoning, now she's fighting to educate students, families, and governments on the dangers of black market drugs through her non-profit FACT.
19 Sept 2024
GET OFF THE MOUNTAIN - GREG ADEN
Fresh out of college, Greg Aden found himself climbing the proverbial corporate ladder in the hotel industry. Greg eventually became a VP of one of the most know and recognized hotel chains as a young powerful bachelor. But all that changed one day at 18,000 feet as he was climbing Mt Aconcagua in Argentina and realized he had been living life without purpose. Greg left the mountain and returned home to his pregnant wife and newly adopted son and made the realization that he had a new purpose...
21 Aug 2024
THE MAN WHO REINVENTED HIMSELF - JAY RATLIFF
After working in the airline industry for years as a senior level manager, Jay Ratliff suddenly found himself unemployed and living in the Travel Lodge Motel at the Dayton Airport in Ohio. He lived there for 10 years while working two jobs and learning the stock market. He eventually found success in day trading and created a massive portfolio. Jay founded Day Trade Fun where he coaches and mentors investors on how to successfully day trade in the stock market. Learn more at Day Trade Fun
7 Aug 2024
WE ARE ALL BLOWN UP - JASON HARRINGTON
Jason Harrington was literally blown up while serving in the military in the streets of Ramadi, Iraq. Jason was honored with the Silver Star Medal for his bravery and quick thinking which saved lives after his Humvee was blown up twice by IED's (Improvised Explosive Devices).
Using his own story of being blown up in combat, Jason teaches others that we are all blown up in life in some way... the loss of a loved one, a divorce, or even a terrible illness diagnosis. This is his story.
25 Jul 2024
THE CLIMB FROM ADDICTION TO RECOVERY - BEN CORT
Addiction can affect all of us and can come in many forms. As a young man, Ben Cort found himself falling down the path of addiction to alcohol and drugs to hide from his own trauma and pain. At the age of 18 though, he had his 'Burning Bush' moment and began a path of recovery and sobriety.
As an avid outdoorsman, Ben and his wife moved to Colorado where he began using his love of the outdoors to help others recovering from addiction and mental health. Ben began consulting for the NFL (National Football League) and the NFLPA (National Football League Players Association) in their substance abuse and mental health programs. Ben has become a leader in behavioral health and recovery.
10 Jul 2024
A FATHERS LOVE - DAVID BLOOM
David Bloom's journey in life may have seemed perfect on the outside, but inside he was a broken man. From childhood, his father never supported him, praised him or told him he loved him. That trauma stayed with David throughout most of his life. He found himself questioning God and the love he was supposed to have for Him and that doubt carried over to his personal life and relationships.
Today, David has found a new love for God, and has forgiven himself and his father for his past trauma. He is the co-founder of Stinkin Good Green Chili and has co-authored the book, 'The Solid Man Workbook'.
Stinkin Good Green Chili (https://stinkingood.com/)
The Solid Man Workbook (https://www.amazon.com/Solid-Man-Workbook-Becoming-Strength/dp/B0CWP5RQKK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19VW359KISW31&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zfoMhGC4ayjMFaxvZeAZrNCjn6EfLwL6lmbYwoV5O1OIXm1VR7x4ux7J--UTeBr3RX8x0e_le-xPpDEJcTrHZgq0Fmtd-79z6LPr2gT6n-4W9nTLHslSXmFaHqrvB8b054SSsmbeBKAUrWyyF2eZfaO4TELxKWckr5ISwKhHA2KxTpHd9e2JUXIds39cCSdhLYrFzuVjUQbfr3TJ1HH-wFlPxdJDAk9qbVw5JRkydrloWJXIX9iw26xDES8kD3wMsZ661mrs90utuSgRRR5J__bHf8GWzSP3XibHxtfFCYo.pJIOOkJqp1xpaQqUv68pnPIll9KrwlnoftQzx0OoazE&dib_tag=se&keywords=solid+man+workbook&qid=1720625454&sprefix=solid+man+workbook%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1)
26 Jun 2024
THE SHADOW WARRIOR - MARK 'OZ' GEIST
As a young kid growing up in southern Colorado, Mark Geist had no idea his life would become a part of history and even a movie. Mark 'Oz' Geist was working as a security contractor in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012 when terrorists attacked a United States diplomatic compound and CIA Annex. During the battle, Mark was severely wounded, including having his left arm nearly blown off.
After recovering, Mark and his wife Chrystal knew they had been put on a path to help others, the Shadow Warriors that worked as contractors for the government oversees. They started Shadow Warrior Project and today help thousands of families whose have suffered tragedy from injury or death while working oversees.
To learn more about Shadow Warriors Project or to donate, please visit: Shadow Warriors (https://shadowwarriorsproject.org/)
12 Jun 2024
DON'T MAKE AN EXCUSE, MAKE A CHANGE - NATE 'BIG EASY' LOFTON
Nate 'Big Easy' Lofton has entertained millions as a professional basketball player for the famed, Harlem Globetrotters. But growing up in poverty in the projects of New Orleans certainly wasn't easy or glamorous and left many with no hope of ever leaving. That all changed for the Lofton family on August 23, 2005 when hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans forcing most of its residence to either flee or perish in the storm. Nate and his family fled to Houston, and it was in that moment that they new they couldn't make excuses for their situation but instead could make a change.
29 May 2024
PUTTING BRAINS AND BALLS ON BELIEVERS - DOUG GILES
Doug is an award winning author, pastor, and creator of ClashDaily.com. Doug's early life did not follow the path of righteousness and he found himself involved in drugs and alcohol and failing out of school. His belief in God was something he questioned more than believed in until one fateful night in college. Doug self proclaims that his 'WHY' has become to put 'brains and balls on Believers' so that they can stand up to the anti-Christian movement and bring Christianity back into society.
Doug's books can be found on Amazon or at www.douggiles.org
15 May 2024
THE PAPER THAT CHANGED IT ALL - OLIVIA KROLCZYK
Olivia is a devout Christian and was aspiring to be a medical doctor while attending the University of Cincinnati when that dream turned into a nightmare. During one of her last classes she completed a paper for a required DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) class when she received a zero on her final paper because she used the term 'biological woman'. Her story went national when her TikTok post went viral, reaching over 6 million views until it was pulled down and she received a lifetime ban from the platform for 'Violating Community Guidelines'.
Today, she is an ambassador for the Riley Gaines Center and a reporter for Campus Reform and an advocate for speaking out for women's rights and protections from biological males competing in women's sports.
29 Apr 2024
THE SUCK DOESN'T LAST FOREVER - EVAN TODD - COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL SURVIVOR
On April 20, 1999, the unthinkable happened at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado when two students walked into the school and began shooting. In all, twelve students and one teacher were murdered and another twenty plus were injured. Ten of the twelve students killed were in the school Library.
Evan Todd was one of the students in the Library that day when bullets rang out. In fact, he was the last person to have a gun pointed at him before the killers took their own lives.
In this episode, Evan sits down with Jimmy Lakey to tell his story, the part God and faith played in his recovery and plays in his life today and why he believes this is his 'WHY' in life.
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