In this heartfelt episode of Greatness From Small Beginnings, Keith L. Callaway honors the life and legacy of Jeff Olds — a dear friend, devoted believer, and the only two-time guest on the show.

Through stories of suffering, humility, and perseverance, Keith reflects on Jeff’s journey from pride to transparency, from pain to purpose. Discover how hardship can become ministry, how honesty becomes healing, and why finishing your race matters more than comfort.

This episode also recounts a powerful 50K ultramarathon run dedicated to Jeff — proving that perseverance, when fueled by love and memory, produces unexpected strength.

If you’re navigating grief, leadership, faith, or personal growth — this episode will challenge and inspire you.

In this episode of Greatness From Small Beginnings, Keith L. Callaway dives into the unspoken emotional needs of men—the things many feel deeply but rarely say out loud. Through honest reflection, personal stories, and spiritual insight, Keith explores identity, affirmation, emotional safety, purpose, and the weight men carry for those they love.

Discover why men need reassurance even when they appear strong, how emotional safety impacts growth, and what it truly means to live out God’s design for greatness. This episode is a powerful reminder that greatness doesn’t begin with accolades—it begins with honesty, humility, and intentional living.

In this episode of Greatness From Small Beginnings, Keith L. Callaway dives deep into timeless wisdom through a series of reflective quotes that challenge pride, expose ego, and encourage humility, patience, and servant leadership.

Listeners will explore:

• Why compassion matters more than correction
• How pride quietly undermines leadership
• The role of patience in growth
• Why righteousness often feels lonely
• How mindset and spiritual input shape health and clarity

Discover practical insights, spiritual perspective, and hard-earned wisdom that will help you grow—personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Perfect for listeners interested in:

Personal growth, leadership development, faith-based living, mindset mastery, and spiritual maturity.

In this deeply reflective episode, Keith L. Callaway walks listeners through powerful leadership and life principles inspired by legendary coach Nick Saban—filtered through personal experience, faith, and hard-earned wisdom.

Key Topics & Insights:

• Greatness Starts Small

  True greatness is built through consistent attention to small disciplines, not grand moments.

• The Trap of Entitlement

  Success can create a false belief that we deserve more without becoming more.

• Earning It Every Day

  Greatness belongs only to those willing to re-earn it daily—regardless of age, title, or tenure.

• Discipline vs. Feelings

  Discipline (self-control) means doing what needs to be done even when you don’t feel like it.

• Wasted Potential

  Talent without discipline becomes regret.

• Standards Over Circumstances

  Great performers don’t let circumstances dictate attitude, effort, or standards.

• No Self-Pity, No Excuses

  Self-pity kills resilience. Responsibility restores power.

• The Danger of Complacency

  The moment you think you’ve arrived, decline begins.

Referenced Ideas & Influences:

• Leadership principles attributed to Nick Saban
• Biblical reference: Galatians 5 (self-control as a fruit of the Spirit)
• Quote from Zig Ziglar on seeds of greatness

In this episode of Greatness From Small Beginnings, Keith L. Callaway dives into the unseen forces that shape our lives—our habits, inputs, and daily environments. From cutting unhealthy dopamine cycles to mastering your mornings and locking in non-negotiables, Keith shares real-life lessons from his own journey of growth, faith, and endurance.

Discover why self-control is the foundation of greatness, how intentional input changes your thinking, and why long-term consistency beats short bursts of motivation. This episode is perfect for listeners seeking personal growth, spiritual maturity, discipline, and a life designed for impact.

In this episode of Greatness From Small Beginnings, Keith L. Callaway sits down with Chris Avery for a raw and inspiring conversation about greatness, faith, pain, and purpose.

Together, they explore what it really means to live a great life—not through big moments, but through small, daily acts of discipline and obedience. Chris shares his journey from addiction, self-doubt, and quitting to running daily for years and pursuing a God-sized mission fueled by faith rather than comfort.

You’ll learn:

• Why the urge to quit may actually be a sign you’re growing
• How small beginnings create lasting transformation
• Why pain is feedback—not failure
• How faith reshapes endurance, identity, and purpose

Perfect for listeners seeking personal growth, spiritual resilience, mental toughness, and purpose-driven living.

In this reflective and practical solo episode, Keith shares 14 awareness principles he is personally committing to as he enters 2026 with the word “abundance” as his guiding focus.

Key Highlights:

• Why awareness is a leadership multiplier, not a personality trait
• How abundance is rooted in spiritual alignment (John 10:10), not accumulation
• The difference between reacting emotionally and responding intentionally

The 14 Awareness Principles Covered:

1. The power of a two-second pause
2. Speaking 10% slower to increase influence
3. Letting others fill the silence
4. Observing before revealing
5. Mirroring lightly, not obviously
6. Protecting your exposure (input shapes output)
7. Using people’s names and remembering small details
8. Praising publicly, correcting privately
9. Letting others win
10. Mastering emotional neutrality
11. Responding to insults with calm curiosity
12. Adding a reason to your response to trigger cooperation
13. Controlling facial and micro-expressions
14. Countering the emotional energy of the room

Core Takeaway:

Abundance is not about having more—it’s about becoming more: more grounded, more aware, more emotionally steady, and more effective as a leader.

In this deeply personal solo episode, Keith reflects on a truth rarely spoken out loud: men carry far more than most people ever see—or acknowledge.

Drawing from personal experience as a husband, father of seven, grandfather of eighteen, business founder, and man of faith, Keith explores the emotional, physical, spiritual, and generational burdens men willingly bear.

Key Points & Insights:

• Why many men don’t seek understanding—only acknowledgment
• The difference between joy and responsibility in family leadership
• How legacy thinking transforms everyday pressure into purpose
• Why men are often defensive: they already know where they fall short
• The warrior mindset and the internal scoreboard men live with
• Carrying burden is not weakness—it’s evidence of love
• Why greatness and burden must coexist
• How small daily disciplines shape multi-generational impact

Notable Quote Referenced:

Keith closes the episode with a powerful reminder from Zig Ziglar:

“You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.”