He produced Huge Live Events that took over the entire Dallas Cowboys Stadium and the Las Vegas Sphere... And walked away from it all. Dave grew up a pastor's kid with spiritual doubts and a bit of a wild side to becoming an artist and starting his own company. Then became a multi location retail entrepreneur and ultimately a live-event producer! Dave Gillaspie had everything he thought he wanted.

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Dave takes a breath today and shares the messy, surprising journey he experienced, which eventually leads him to use his gifts to support and expand his wife Pam’s growing ministry into a more full publishing and teaching operation!

Dave Gillaspie’s life looks like a string of reinventions, but the real story is what happens when God keeps closing doors yet faithfully opened better ones. Along the way, he reveals the moment he knew it was time to leave a job he loved, why he never looked back, and how a “simple” ministry turned into 23 titles, online Bible studies, a monthly newsletter, and a fast-growing audience that now includes hundreds joining 60-day classes.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between stability and calling, this conversation will hit home. You'll discover:

• How Dave knew it was time to walk away from identity, office politics, and a steady paycheck
• Why he sees his current role not as Pam’s ministry, but “our ministry”
• How their publishing company, in 2002, got built from the ground up, including design, layout, distribution, and digital classes
• The story behind Ignite Bible Ministries, its roots in Pam’s books, and the shift from print-only to online expansion
• What it looks like to keep saying yes when life lands you in the middle of work, family, grand kids, and care giving

Dave opens up about the tension of being a pastor’s kid who didn’t fully own his faith until adulthood, the burden of carrying too much instead of handing it to God, and the freedom that comes from finally working on something with eternal value.

His wife, Pam Gillaspie is the author and speaker behind Ignite Bible Ministries, known for books and Bible studies that help readers grow in their walk with God. Dave Gillespie brings the behind-the-scenes engine - design, layout, systems, and operations - that helps the ministry reach more people. Essential listening if you’re navigating a career shift, building something with your spouse, or wondering whether the slow, uncertain path you’re on is actually leading somewhere better.

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Unlock the Secrets to Protecting Your Community

What does it take to keep a house of worship safe without sacrificing its welcoming spirit?

In this episode, security expert Jonathan Cohon, founder of Nefesh Defense, shares the proven strategies he uses to help faith communities prepare for medical emergencies, violence, natural disasters, and other critical incidents. Drawing on decades of experience, Jonathan explains how awareness, preparation, and understanding human behavior can save lives.

Discover the biblical principles of Shomer (watchman) and Pikuach Nefesh (saving a life), and how they create a practical framework for protecting people while preserving the peace and warmth every congregation deserves.

You'll learn:

• How to build a security culture without creating a fortress.
• Why situational awareness is your greatest defense.
• Practical volunteer training and threat recognition techniques.
• Simple steps to strengthen emergency preparedness and response.
• How visible security can deter threats while making visitors feel welcome.

Whether you lead a small synagogue, a large church, or serve on a security team, this conversation provides practical tools to help protect your congregation and build long-term resilience.

Jonathan Cohon is a respected security trainer specializing in threat assessment, emergency response, and faith-based security.

Stay aware. Stay prepared. Protect your people. Preserve your peace.

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Go behind the scenes with acclaimed music writer, producer, composer and performer, Kevin Flournoy as he shares unforgettable stories from more than three decades in the entertainment industry. From television stages and stadium tours to Vegas residencies, live clubs, and major productions,

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Kevin has performed and collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Gladys Knight, Donnie Osmond, The Pointer Sisters, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, Jeffrey Osborne, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Boney James, Ronnie Laws, and many more.

In this exciting episode, Kevin reveals what it was like performing on the first American Idol live band productions, why early contestants found singing with a live band so challenging, and the split-second decisions required when working in high-pressure, high-profile environments.

Discover how Kevin broke into major productions, built a trusted reputation across multiple artists and genres, and evolved from a sought-after sideman into an accomplished producer and creative collaborator. From the demands of tightly rehearsed Broadway-style shows to the intensity of a Vegas residency, this candid conversation is packed with real-world insight, career wisdom, and incredible music-industry stories.

If you are a musician, performer, producer, or music fan, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations with the artists and professionals shaping the music industry.

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