On this episode, John Blocher, a Colonel in the United States Air Force, shares a story few leaders talk about openly: being kicked out of the Air Force Academy—and how that moment nearly ended his dream of serving.

Instead, it became the turning point that shaped him into the leader he is today.

John walks listeners through his remarkable journey from rejection to redemption, revealing how faith, family, and uncompromising integrity became the foundation of his leadership. Drawing from real-world combat experience, he speaks candidly about fear, resilience, and the moments where trusting God wasn’t optional—it was essential.

The conversation dives deep into what ethical leadership looks like when the stakes are high, why a consistent personal walk with God matters more than public success, and how prayer doesn’t just strengthen faith—it transforms relationships and leadership effectiveness.

This episode is raw, honest, and deeply encouraging—a powerful reminder that God’s purpose often unfolds through our hardest moments.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you from your calling, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Steve sits down with Chad Daugherty, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, whose career path is anything but conventional.

Chad shares his journey from working at Valdosta State University to stepping into the fast-paced world of financial advising—an unexpected transition shaped by relationships, trust, and a deep sense of calling. Rather than chasing numbers alone, Chad explains how his work is grounded in integrity and long-term relationships, believing that who you are matters just as much as what you produce.

The conversation dives into Chad’s desire to become a Certified Kingdom Advisor, a step that reflects his commitment to aligning financial stewardship with biblical principles. He speaks candidly about the tension many professionals feel—meeting performance expectations while remaining faithful to deeply held values—and why authenticity and humility are non-negotiable in both business and life.

This episode offers an honest look at what it means to succeed without compromising your faith, and how values-driven leadership can make a lasting impact far beyond the balance sheet.

Miles Hannan, partner at Smith, Hannan, Parker & Bowden, joined the show with a powerful testimony of how God has shaped his life from his early days in law enforcement to becoming one of the region’s most respected trial attorneys. Miles shared how his legal career has been anchored not just in skill, but in conviction — a commitment to ethical leadership, integrity, and living out Christian values in a profession where those principles are often tested.

He opened up about his work in criminal defense and drew a striking comparison to the trials of Jesus, highlighting the serious procedural violations that occurred and how they underline the biblical importance of defending the rights of the accused. For Miles, every client — guilty or innocent — is a person created in God’s image, deserving of due process and compassion.

Miles also spoke about integrating faith into business, explaining that Christian leadership is not just about quoting Scripture but making Christ-centered decisions in the everyday pressures of a law firm. He didn’t shy away from the challenges either — from maintaining spiritual integrity in a secular environment to navigating the way media shapes public opinion about justice and morality.

In the end, Miles encouraged listeners to lean fully on God’s provision and to boldly live out their faith at work, reminding us that the marketplace is one of the greatest mission fields we have. His message was clear: when we follow Christ in our professional lives, we don’t just influence the people around us — we build legacies that honor God.