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Humans, Forward!

Humans, Forward!

Written by: Gentry Lusby
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Being human is complicated—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Humans, Forward! is part late-night talk show, part deep life chat, and always real. Hosted by Gentry Lusby, this show blends wit, wisdom, and humor to explore what it means to move forward as a human—without the clichés. Sometimes, we go deep. Sometimes, we’re sarcastic. And sometimes, we process life’s biggest questions with just the right amount of irreverence. Each episode brings honest stories, unexpected games, and relatable conversations about growing through the highs, lows, and WTF moments of being human.

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Episodes
  • Figuring Out the Rhythm of Creativity and Connection with Mitch Nugent
    Jun 9 2025

    In this episode, Gentry chats with Mitch Nugent, Founding Executive Producer of Prima Theatre, to explore the deeply human art of living creatively—even when life feels like duct-taping sparks together while a raccoon auditions for your dreams. They talk about the role of curiosity, timing, and disappointment in the creative process, finding community through collaboration, and why your childhood talent show next to a KFC drive-thru might’ve been your first masterpiece. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and a reminder that creativity isn’t a reward—it’s a rhythm. Starring grief, joy, Broadway lyrics, and possibly a stick-and-grunt musical.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Gsoboz

    Support the Show:
    Check out ClickUp*–the everything app, for work: https://www.gentrylusby.com/clickup
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    Follow Us Everywhere:
    Humans, Forward Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humans.forward
    Humans, Forward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humans.forward
    Gentry on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentrylusby
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    Join other amazing humans figuring life out—one semi-regular, slightly personal, part pep-talk email from Gentry at a time: https://tinyurl.com/fromGent

    Check out the official Humans, Forward! Spotify Playlist–the perfect soundtrack to figuring life out, one beat at a time: https://tinyurl.com/hfbeats

    Tune in every Monday and Wednesday for the show that makes being human feel a little less complicated. Hosted by Gentry Lusby, it features honest stories, deep convos, fun games, and relatable takes on all the WTF moments of being human. With wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of irreverence, we're figuring life out—together.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Figuring Out With Rob Bell What it Means to Follow Curiosity, Face Fear, and Become More of Yourself
    Jun 2 2025

    What happens when you follow your curiosity—even when it threatens your identity, your career, or your comfort? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Bell, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and creative force, to explore how curiosity has shaped his wild journey through faith, art, comedy clubs, and everything in between. We talk about locked doors, thunderstorms in the chest, what it means to be fully yourself, and why the most terrifying things often lead to the most liberating breakthroughs. This episode is full of wisdom, laughter, metaphors that stick, and a reminder that maybe you’re not lost—maybe you’re just waking up.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Gsoboz

    Support the Show:

    Check out ClickUp*–the everything app, for work: https://www.gentrylusby.com/clickup

    Get started with Kit*–the email-first operating system for serious creators and entrepreneurs: https://www.gentrylusby.com/kit

    (These affiliate links help support the show!)

    Follow Us Everywhere:
    Humans, Forward Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humans.forward
    Humans, Forward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humans.forward
    Gentry on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentrylusby
    Gentry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentrylusby

    Join other amazing humans figuring life out—one semi-regular, slightly personal, part pep-talk email from Gentry at a time: https://tinyurl.com/fromGent

    Check out the official Humans, Forward! Spotify Playlist–the perfect soundtrack to figuring life out, one beat at a time: https://tinyurl.com/hfbeats

    Tune in every Monday and Wednesday for the show that makes being human feel a little less complicated. Hosted by Gentry Lusby, it features honest stories, deep convos, fun games, and relatable takes on all the WTF moments of being human. With wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of irreverence, we're figuring life out—together.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Figuring Out Deconstructing Faith, Walking Away From Religion, and Finding Yourself In The Process with Ashley Hopkins
    May 19 2025

    Leaving a religion that shaped your entire identity? That’s no small thing. In this powerful episode, Gentry talks with longtime friend Ashley about her deeply personal story of growing up in church, marrying young in ministry, and ultimately walking away from religion to reclaim her voice and identity. From purity rings to sound healing, from following the rules to trusting her intuition, Ashley shares the raw truth about what it means to deconstruct your faith and build a new life grounded in authenticity and love.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Gsoboz

    Support the Show:

    Check out ClickUp*–the everything app, for work: https://www.gentrylusby.com/clickup

    Get started with Kit*–the email-first operating system for serious creators and entrepreneurs: https://www.gentrylusby.com/kit

    (These affiliate links help support the show!)

    Follow Us Everywhere:
    Humans, Forward Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humans.forward
    Humans, Forward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humans.forward
    Gentry on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentrylusby
    Gentry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentrylusby

    Join other amazing humans figuring life out—one semi-regular, slightly personal, part pep-talk email from Gentry at a time: https://tinyurl.com/fromGent

    Check out the official Humans, Forward! Spotify Playlist–the perfect soundtrack to figuring life out, one beat at a time: https://tinyurl.com/hfbeats

    Tune in every Monday and Wednesday for the show that makes being human feel a little less complicated. Hosted by Gentry Lusby, it features honest stories, deep convos, fun games, and relatable takes on all the WTF moments of being human. With wit, wisdom, and just the right amount of irreverence, we're figuring life out—together.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
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