Episode 119 – Leading on the Field with former NFL player Chris Maragos

Episode 119 finds Mike sitting down with Super Bowl Champion and former NFL player, Chris Maragos.  Chris took a crazy road in his travels to the National Football League.  After walking on at Western Michigan and then transferring to the University of Wisconsin as a walk-on, Chris established himself on the field as he moved […]

Episode 118: Living Your Purpose with Christina Hovestadt

Episode 118 finds Mike sitting down with Christina Hovestadt of the NFL. When she’s not working in community relations at the national football league, Christina has dedicated her life to giving back and making a difference; one that empowers those that she reaches to walk in the fullness of who they were created to be. Christina partners with […]

Episode 117: Coming Out of the Cave with Chris Hodges

In this episode Mike sits with the incredible Pastor of one of America’s largest churches, Church of the Highlands, Pastor Chris Hodges!  He is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Since it began in 2001, Highlands has grown to have campuses across the state of Alabama, and we’re known for our life-giving […]

Episode 116: Faithful Leadership with Mayor Tommy Allegood

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Mayor Tommy Allegood to talk about his leadership journey and his faith that drives him! TOMMY ALLEGOOD was raised in Atlanta, GA. Tommy is a 1970 graduate of Gordon Military College and served as a cadet in the ROTC program, and is a 1972 graduate […]

Episode 115: Finding A Healthy Rhythm with Rebekah Lyons

In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with the amazing Rebekah Lyons. Rebekah Lyons is a national speaker, host of the Rhythms for Life podcast, and bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal, You Are Free, and Freefall to Fly. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, Rebekah reveals her own battles to overcome anxiety and […]

Episode 114: Everyday Lessons with Ethan Bryan

In this episode of “Linch with a Leader” Mike sits down with author Ethan Bryan and talks about his newest book “A Year of Playing Catch”.  Ethan D. Bryan is a storyteller whose narratives explore what it means to live a good story. At the age of six, he lost all of his hair due to an […]

Episode 113: Leading Leaders with Bill Purvis

In episode 113 of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits with Bill Purvis who is a best-selling author, coach, and speaker.  Bill began as a pastor to a church of 32 people on Easter Sunday and guided this ministry at Cascade Hills Church to exceeding over 10,000 people in attendance for the last 5 Easter services […]

Episode 112 – Leading By Making A Difference with Kit Cummings

Episode 112 finds Mike sitting down with author, speaker, leader and good friend Kit Cummings.  Kit is passionate about making a difference in this generation. In 2010 Kit founded the Power of Peace Project. Using the experience he gained resolving conflict in some of the most dangerous areas in the world, he applies his principles […]

Episode 111 – Leading Simple with Pastor Rusty George

Today, Mike sits down with Pastor, Podcast Host & Author Rusty George.  Rusty pastors the dynamic Real Life Church in Southern California and also is the host of the popular podcast, Leading Simple with Rusty George. Beyond leading his church of 6,000+ members every weekend, Rusty is a global speaker, leader and teacher focusing his […]

Episode 110: An Overcoming Faith with Daniel Ritchie

Episode 110 finds Mike sitting down with author & speaker Daniel Ritchie. Daniel has spent his life being an overcomer and his story will inspire you in huge ways! Daniel was born without arms and spent the majority of my life being told that he was a hopeless mistake and woefully insufficient to lead a […]