Hosted by Eric Spaulding of Elevate Life Network
The Elevate Life Podcast is where bold faith meets real-life transformation. If you’re facing poverty, stuck in survival mode, or simply searching for a path toward a better life—this podcast is for you.
Each week, Eric Spaulding—co-founder of Elevate Life Network—delivers raw, hope-filled episodes that blend faith, career development, personal growth, and spiritual truth. You’ll hear powerful stories of change from Leaders in the Elevate Life program, insights from Allies, donors, and coaches, and biblical wisdom that challenges and inspires.
This isn’t just talk. This is practical. This is personal. And this is a movement.
Whether you’re looking to rebuild your life, deepen your faith, or step into your calling, this podcast will give you real tools, proven principles, and a community that believes in your potential.
🗓️ New episodes drop every Monday morning
⏱️ 30–45 minutes of real talk, raw stories, and revival-level growth
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From Iron Worker to Mayor: Bill Sherer II on Trades, Jobs, and Canton’s Comeback
In this powerful episode of the Elevate Life Podcast, the Mayor of Canton, Bill Sherer II, sits down with our Leaders to share a hopeful, practical vision for the future of Canton.
Mayor Sherer outlines key priorities shaping Canton’s momentum—citywide revitalization, paving all roads and alleys, expanding job opportunities, and even how the city is managing extreme cold weather right now. Beyond infrastructure, he offers a candid look at workforce development and why the skilled trades remain one of the strongest, most future-proof career paths available.
Drawing from his own journey in the Iron Workers Union, Mayor Sherer explains the real benefits of union trades: competitive pay, excellent benefits, in-demand jobs that are resilient in the age of AI, and a clear path to long-term stability. He also shares the personal influence of his father—a lifetime union member—whose example helped shape his work ethic, values, and career direction.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:
The future of Canton, Ohio and local revitalization efforts
Workforce development and job growth
Careers in the skilled trades and unions
AI-resistant, high-demand career paths
Leadership shaped by real-world experience and family legacy
🎧 Tune in to hear how vision, hard work, and opportunity are coming together to build a stronger Canton—and how today’s Leaders can be part of that future.
26 Jan 2026
Embracing Change - A Talk From Family Gathering
In this episode of Elevate Life Podcast, we talk honestly about one thing every person faces—but few feel prepared for: change.
Whether you’re navigating a job search, career transition, financial pressure, or an unexpected life shift, change has a way of showing up without asking permission. The question isn’t if change is coming—it’s how you respond when it does.
Recorded live at an Elevate Life Network Family Gathering, this episode explores:
The four common responses to change (Denial, Resistance, Exploration, Acceptance)
Why resisting change often keeps us stuck
How embracing change creates momentum and clarity
The role of mindset, resilience, and daily habits in personal growth
What it looks like to move confidently into the next phase of life and work
Blending real-life storytelling, modern philosophy, leadership insight, and practical next steps, this episode challenges listeners to stop waiting for the “right moment” and start engaging the process in front of them.
If you’re feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or standing at a crossroads, this conversation will help you reframe change—not as something to fear, but as an opportunity to grow, reset, and move forward with purpose.
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
19 Jan 2026
#52 – James: Doers of the Word & Kingdom Living (Part 2)
What separates a faith that is heard from a faith that is truly lived?
In Episode 52, we continue our journey through the book of James with Part 2 of the opening sermon, focusing on two of the most practical and challenging teachings in the New Testament: being doers of the Word and living without favoritism.
James confronts the gap between belief and obedience, reminding us that spiritual maturity is revealed not by what we know, but by how we live. This message calls believers to examine whether their faith is producing real action and whether their lives reflect the heart of Christ in how they treat others.
In this episode, we cover:
The difference between hearing God’s Word and doing it
Why obedience—not information—is the mark of mature faith
How spiritual self-deception keeps believers stuck
What “true religion” looks like in everyday life
Why favoritism contradicts the gospel
How the church is called to reflect Kingdom values, not cultural standards
This episode is a direct, challenging call to action, urging believers to move beyond comfortable Christianity and live a faith that is visible, obedient, and rooted in love.
🎧 This is Part 2 of Sermon 1 in the James series.
Together with Episode 51, this message lays the foundation for understanding what authentic, living faith looks like.
Key Scripture: James 1:19–27; James 2:1–13
Series: James – Faith That Lives
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