Leveraging Success

About Leveraging Success

Welcome to the Leveraging Success Podcast, hosted by Jeff Gerhardt, designed for entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to leverage their success for impactful Kingdom leadership. Join us to explore strategies that unveil seemingly impossible concepts, ensuring a balanced life while focusing on Jesus' mission. Drawing from his diverse experiences in business, family, and Kingdom entrepreneurship, Jeff shares tools to elevate income, foster work-life balance, strengthen family bonds, and secure an eternal 'well done.'

Publisher

Jeff Gerhardt

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Nov 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 92 episodes have a transcript.

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   7 Oct 2026

   ENOUGH IS THE SECRET TO FREEDOM with Cody Hobelmann| Ep 91

   What changes when you decide you have enough—and trust God with what comes next? In this episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Cody Hobelmann to explore generosity, surrender, and a life centered on God’s purpose. Cody shares a season of foster parenting, welcoming his son Jack, and taking on new opportunities with the National Christian Foundation. Through it all, trusting God and the people around him has helped him find peace amid growing responsibilities. Together, Jeff and Cody discuss setting a financial finish line, aligning financial planning with purpose, and giving as an act of faith. They explore moving forward without complete certainty, seeking honest feedback, and raising children with a foundation in Scripture. Cody also reflects on what we can lose when technology shortcuts discovery—and introduces two podcasts helping people explore a generous life. In This Episode [00:00] Opening and Cody’s growing family [03:45] Thriving through surrender and teamwork [06:26] Defining “enough” and setting a financial finish line [10:22] Financial planning begins with purpose and identity [12:34] Breaking the chains of fear and greed [15:34] Generosity, stewardship, and the impact of giving [21:35] Moving forward without complete certainty [25:20] Discerning God’s direction through friendship and community [30:15] Foster care, fatherhood, and surrendering control [36:25] AI shortcuts and the value of discovery [40:23] The Finish Line Podcast: How much is enough? [42:01] Applied Generosity and seven dimensions of giving [43:16] Finding community through Kingdom Advisors [45:05] Closing encouragement and prayer Our Guest Cody Hobelmann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyhobelmann) is a financial advisor and generosity advocate. He cohosts The Finish Line Podcast and Applied Generosity with his brother, Kealan. Cody also serves with the National Christian Foundation and cofounded Compound Impact (https://www.compoundimpact.org/about/), which provides homes for refugee families. His work connects faith, purpose, and stewardship, encouraging people to define enough and live generously. Notable Quotes “I think it's less about what I'm doing, it's more about what I'm not doing.” — Cody Hobelmann “I want to see the chains of fear and greed broken off of people.” — Cody Hobelmann “If you give a dollar today, you are saying money doesn't control me. Money is not my God. I can part with it freely.” — Cody Hobelmann “We gotta start moving and we learn as we do.” — Cody Hobelmann “I don't want my children just to read their Bible. I want the Bible to be in them.” — Cody Hobelmann “And that's what I've learned most about AI is it gives us a shortcut. That doesn't mean we always need to take it because there's so much value in discovering.” — Cody Hobelmann Resources & Links Cody Hobelmann https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyhobelmann/?isSelfProfile=false (https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyhobelmann/?isSelfProfile=false) https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialFinishLinePodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialFinishLinePodcast) https://www.youtube.com/@appliedgenerosity (https://www.youtube.com/@appliedgenerosity) Organizations Mentioned National Christian Foundation (https://www.ncfgiving.com/) Compound Impact (https://www.compoundimpact.org/) Kingdom Advisors (https://kingdomadvisors.com/) Jeff Gerhardt https://priorityliving.org/   (https://priorityliving.org/  ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ ) https://x.com/jeffgerhardt (https://x.com/jeffgerhardt ) Leveraging Success Podcast https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com   (https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com  ) Life Balance Assessment: https://lba.priorityliving.org/   ( https://lba.priorityliving.org/  ) #LeveragingSuccess #CodyHobelmann #JeffGerhardt #Generosity #BiblicalStewardship #FaithAndWork #KingdomLeadership #FinancialFinishLine #Fatherhood #ChristianPodcast #PriorityLiving

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   30 Sept 2026

   Who Is Spiritually Leading Your Family? with Marcus Sun. | Ep 90

   What would change if you gave your marriage and children the same intentionality you bring to your career? In this episode of Leveraging Success, Jeff Gerhardt welcomes Marcus Sun for a conversation about building a family life rooted in faith, presence, and purpose. Reflecting on 16 years of marriage to his wife, Kelly, Marcus shares how quarterly getaways, thoughtful conversations, and journaling help them strengthen their relationship and prepare for the changing needs of their three children. Together, Jeff and Marcus explore what it means to become the Chief Spiritual Officer of your home. From brief prayers and dinner-table traditions to an eight-session study for fathers, they offer practical ways to nurture faith throughout everyday life. They also discuss parenting in the age of AI, staying involved in children’s technology use, and the lasting influence of how parents live, respond, and lead. In This Episode [00:00] Building a Marriage with Intention [02:55] Quarterly Marriage Retreats and Purposeful Conversations [08:11] Giving Faith and Family Your Best Energy [10:25] Journaling, Reflection, and Who You’re Becoming [16:07] Small Spiritual Habits for Busy Families [19:46] Being Present and Modeling Faith for Your Children [21:36] The Chief Spiritual Officer Field Guide [26:52] Taking Responsibility for Your Children’s Spiritual Formation [28:30] Mentoring Beyond Your Household [31:26] The CSO Pilot and Getting Involved [33:28] Parenting in the Age of AI [37:59] Staying Involved in Your Children’s Technology Use [40:39] A Prayer for Parents and the Next Generation Our Guest Marcus Sun is the co-owner of Ren Athletics, a brand specializing in volleyball and athletic gear. Married to his wife, Kelly, for 16 years and a father of three, Marcus is passionate about intentional marriage, spiritual growth, and building a lasting family legacy. He created the Chief Spiritual Officer Field Guide, an eight-session study designed to help fathers explore Scripture and clarify their spiritual responsibilities at home. Through practical family rhythms, meaningful conversations, and community, Marcus brings a thoughtful perspective on integrating professional success with faith, marriage, and parenting. Notable Quotes “Formation is a process, not a one-time thing.” — Marcus Sun “We learn about how life is going based on our reflection about our experiences.” — Marcus Sun “So I think the formation process can and should evolve through the life stages of the kids and through the stage of the family.” — Marcus Sun “When I carve out time that's non-work-related, often it's an act of faith.” — Jeff Gerhardt “I was always on stage, especially as the dad.” — Jeff Gerhardt “And so when the time's gone, it's set in stone, it's history, so who are you becoming?” — Jeff Gerhardt Resources & Links Marcus Sun LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-sun-13ab9b50/) Ren Athletics (https://renathletics.com/) Jeff Gerhardt Priority Living (https://priorityliving.org/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/) X (https://x.com/jeffgerhardt) Leveraging Success Podcast Podcast Website (https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com/) The Master’s Program & Life Balance The Master’s Program (https://mastersprogram.org/) Life Balance Assessment (https://lba.priorityliving.org/) Related Reading & Resources #LeveragingSuccess #MarcusSun #JeffGerhardt #ChiefSpiritualOfficer #ChristianMarriage #IntentionalParenting #Fatherhood #SpiritualFormation #FaithAndFamily #ParentingAndAI #KingdomLeadership #PriorityLiving

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   22 Sept 2026

   At 16, I Was Diagnosed With Stage 4 Liver Cancer, It Became the Greatest Blessing of My Life with Cannon Van Daele | Ep89

   What happens when the life you planned is taken away—and you discover a hope that cannot be taken from you? In this episode of *Leveraging Success*, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Cannon Van Daele for a conversation about faith, identity, and finding hope through suffering. Cannon shares his experience of being diagnosed with stage four liver cancer at 16, when baseball and dreams of playing at the highest level shaped his future. He describes how losing familiar foundations led him to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus and discover a new understanding of success. Together they explore gratitude during treatment, the difference between what we want and what we need, and the challenge of surrendering control. Cannon shares how baseball prepared him to face setbacks, why vulnerability became a source of strength, and how family and friends have supported him. The conversation also explores his generation’s search for meaning, sharing faith authentically, and his desire for others to find hope through his story. In This Episode: [00:00] Episode Opening [00:53] Baseball, Ambition & Life Before the Diagnosis [06:02] A Cancer Diagnosis at 16 & Finding Stability in Jesus [11:47] Growing Faith & Finding Meaning Through Suffering [15:05] Treatment Setbacks, Gratitude & Unexpected Joy [20:01] Choosing Your Response & Turning to Scripture [23:27] Redefining Success & Moving Beyond the Chase for More [28:40] Surrendering Control & Trusting God with Outcomes [31:42] Baseball Lessons in Resilience & Community [36:40] Humility, Vulnerability & the Strength to Ask for Help [39:19] Encouragement for Hard Seasons & Leaving a Legacy [44:09] Reaching His Generation with Authentic Faith [48:48] Prayer for Healing, Loved Ones & Listeners Total runtime: 52:36 Our Guest Cannon Van Daele is a young Christian whose experience with cancer reshaped his identity, ambitions, and faith. A baseball player who loved the pressure of pitching as a closer, he now shares how his relationship with Jesus sustains him through treatment and uncertainty. Through his testimony, he hopes to encourage others, point them toward Christ, and help them recognize the value of faith and community. Notable Quotes “I finally found stability in the Lord.” — Cannon Van Daele “Oftentimes what we want is not what we truly need.” — Cannon Van Daele “This is a setback, but it doesn't mean I can't come back.” — Cannon Van Daele “I think strength is humility.” — Cannon Van Daele “Stripped of what we want, we find what we need.” — Jeff Gerhardt “Feelings are terrible masters, but excellent servants.” — Jeff Gerhardt Resources & Links Cannon Van Daele TikTok — cannonswalkwithchrist (cannonswalkwithchrist) https://www.tiktok.com/@cannonswalkwithchrist (https://www.tiktok.com/@cannonswalkwithchrist) Jeff Gerhardt https://priorityliving.org/  ( https://priorityliving.org/ ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/) https://x.com/jeffgerhardt (https://x.com/jeffgerhardt) Leveraging Success Podcast Podcast Website https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com (https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com) Life Balance Assessment https://lba.priorityliving.org/ (https://lba.priorityliving.org/) More from Priority Living The Master’s Program https://mastersprogram.org/ (https://mastersprogram.org/) #LeveragingSuccess #ChristianPodcast #FaithInJesus #HopeThroughCancer #FaithThroughSuffering #FindingPurpose #Gratitude #Surrender #FaithInAction #ChristianCommunity

Who has been a guest on Leveraging Success

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rob Dayton
• Heather Gerhardt
• Bob Shank
• Tom Doyle
• Jason Jaggard

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YouTube views

13,965

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

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Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

60

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