Bourbon: James E Pepper 1776 beFITRyan was a national ranked college wrestler. He finished 6th his senior year at Heidelberg. He wrestled at 145 his senior year and finished at heavy weight wrestling around 245. He grew 5 inches after high school. Some of Ryan’s worst injuries were a herniated disk in his back in college. He tore his ACL … Read More
Podcast Episode 16 – Heather Goodlett from Youth Life Foundation of Richmond
Bourbon – Buffalo Trace Executive Director and Founder of the Youth Life Foundation of Richmond (Darrell Green’s Foundation) Went to University of Richmond 3rd grade teacher in Richmond Started YLFR in 2002 Married to Raymond Goodlett beFIT Played lacrosse and field hockey for university of Richmond Lifts 3x a week Supplements with running throughout the week Runs the Monument Avenue … Read More
Podcast Episode 15 – Meet the Core4 – Mike
This is our 2nd of 4 episodes dedicated to the members of Core4Life; now coming out on episodes 10, 15, 20 and 25! Bourbon: Eagle Rare Background Mike grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA Great, supportive parents who have helped him develop into the man he is today 3 older sisters, youngest 9 years older, all married with 3+ kids … Read More
Podcast Episode 14 – Keith Everette Smith – Producer, Songwriter & Musician
Background: Keith Everette Smith is a Grammy and Dove Award winning producer, musician, husband and father living just outside of Nashville, TN. He has appeared on close to 100 contemporary Christian records playing various instruments. He tours as a “utility” performer with TobyMac and assists with song arrangements. He’s married to Christian music artist, Tasha Layton, and they have 2 … Read More
Podcast Episode 13 – Dan LeMoine from re:vitalize
In this episode we sit down with Dan LeMoine, the Clinic Director of Revitalize Weight Loss & Wellness Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Dan dives into his love for the game of rugby, his experience as a missionary to the Dominican Republic and his road to becoming a foster parent. Bourbon – Blanton’s Original Single Barrel beFIT Dan opens-up about … Read More
Podcast Episode 12 – Raymond Goodlett from Redemption Hill
In this episode we sit down with Ray Goodlett, a pastor at Redemption Hill Church in Richmond, Virginia. We talk through the Core4 pillars and dive into his professional soccer career, parenting and some amazing resources for the study of American history and specifically American Black history. Bourbon – W.L Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Background: Ray is married and has … Read More
Podcast Episode 11 – Marc Benedict from Fidei Architecture
In this episode, we talk with our good friend Marc Benedict, from Fidei Architecture. We talk through the Core4 pillars and the impact they have had on his life as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. Bourbon: Rittenhouse Bourbon Mark is married to Shannon and they have two children. beDRIVEN: Mark started Fidei Architecture with another friend, Dave. They started expanding on Dave’s … Read More
Podcast Episode 10 – Meet the Core4 – Ryan
For every tenth episode (10, 20, 30, & 40) we’ll dive in deep with a member of our own Core4. This time, Ryan talks about his life and how our 4 pillars of masculinity developed for him. Here’s what he talks about: He grew up in the church Has lived in Northeast Ohio most of his life (Aurora) but lived … Read More
Podcast Episode 9 – Pete Stancato from Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym
Core4Life Podcast #9 – Featuring Pete Stancato – Founder of Nosotros rock climbing gym in Lakewood and Cleveland Bourbon: Cleveland Bourbon beDRIVEN: Pete had worked a series of jobs before opening a rock climbing gym. From sales to social work and youth ministry he always felt that people didn’t want to talk with him. He wanted to start a business where people wanted … Read More
Podcast Episode 8 – Life in Quarantine & “Act Like Men”
In this episode (recorded on Zoom during the height of Ohio’s quarantine) we discuss how we’ve been trying to live out our Core Four pillars even in quarantine. We also begin talking through the book “Act Like Men: 40 days to Biblical Manhood“ Podcast Transcription: Have you ever thought about making podcast with thought, probably too hard to get started. … Read More