Narrative Podcast

Join Tim Croll and David Homan as they delve into the art of building meaningful connections and purposeful communities. Discover how David's journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a global CEO was shaped by his commitment to service and authenticity. This episode explores the power of networking, the importance of vulnerability, and the strategies for creating a supportive network that thrives on trust and shared purpose. Tune in to learn how to orchestrate your life and elevate your personal and professional relationships.

Join Tim Croll and Emily Kile as they dive into the transformative power of personal narratives. Discover how Emily's journey from aspiring doctor to wellness advocate reshaped her life and career. Explore themes of resilience, growth, and the importance of crafting your own story. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that challenges societal norms and encourages you to embrace your unique path.
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In this episode, we dive into the critical role of emotional intelligence in the business world. Join us as we explore how understanding and managing emotions can enhance leadership, improve team dynamics, and drive organizational success.
Our guest, Chas Sampson, shares insights from his journey, emphasizing the power of empathy and self-awareness in navigating workplace politics and building strong, cohesive teams. Additionally, Chas discusses his impactful work with veterans, helping them secure the benefits they deserve through his organization, Seven Principles.
Tune in to discover how emotional intelligence and a commitment to service can be your keys to thriving in today's competitive business landscape.
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In this episode Tim Croll and Shawn Whitson explore themes of personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the importance of values in defining success. Shawn shares his journey from viewing himself as a 'screw up' to recognizing the value of his experiences and the lessons learned from failures. They discuss the impact of childhood narratives on work ethic, the false narratives surrounding money and success, and the importance of community and connection. Shawn introduces Acts Social, a new social media platform focused on positivity and gratitude, emphasizing the need for a supportive online environment.
Check out more from Shawn at www.actssocial.com
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Steve “Moby” Leitch was a swimmer before he was a Moby, a man before a ministry leader, and a wanderer long before he ever became rooted. Born into the world of evangelical Christianity—his father preaching alongside giants like Billy Graham—Steve grew up in the polished halls of faith, where sin was unspoken and perfection expected. But he found more belonging in the locker room than the pews. While swimmers laughed freely, churchgoers seemed like porcelain. And so he drifted.
Trying to fit in led Steve to addiction—first to connection, then to substances, and finally to isolation. By his mid-thirties, life had collapsed around him: divorced, bankrupt, estranged, spiritually lost. In 2010, broken and under a tree in Kentucky, he surrendered. No fireworks. Just a decision. One that began a 15-year transformation.
Piece by piece, Steve rebuilt—his faith, his body, his family, and his purpose. He gave up drugs, then alcohol, then corporate America. In their place came morning devotions, ultra-marathon swims for recovery causes, handwritten messages to family and friends, and a social media presence not for attention, but for legacy. Now a grandfather, “Moby” uses his swims, storytelling, and scars to remind others: God created you for a purpose. Don’t miss it.

Ryan Woodruff grew up a quiet and shy boy, shaped by constant moves and a fractured home. With no father figure and a mother working multiple jobs, Ryan built his identity on survival and self-isolation. A sense of direction came from the film Full Metal Jacket, which introduced him to the idea of brotherhood in the military. He joined the Marine Corps in 2005, seeking belonging and purpose. But war delivered trauma, not healing. Alcohol and avoidance became his coping mechanisms, stretching through deployments and into civilian life.
Years later, at rock bottom—newborn twins at home, a beloved service dog killed, and his father’s sudden death—Ryan faced a choice: destroy everything or rebuild. He chose to rebuild.
It started with one man’s invitation to a veterans' group. From that quiet seat in the back of the room, listening to others’ stories, Ryan began to share his own. Sobriety brought hollowness at first, but slowly, Ryan rebuilt—through faith, fitness, family, and community. Today, he helps others navigate that same darkness through his work at Clear Path for Veterans.

Jonathan Heaslet has been many things over the years. An economics & mathematics major, military, minister, healthcare executive, and more. Jonathan never planned on taking the long way around, but life has a funny way of handing you detours. He spent years chasing certainty, believing that success was a straight line—only to find that some of his best moments came from the unexpected twists.
As a kid, he thought confidence was something you either had or didn’t. He learned the hard way that confidence is built, brick by brick, in the moments when you push forward despite the doubt. "The hardest thing isn’t knowing what you want," he says. "It’s believing you deserve it."
There were times he wanted to quit, times when the silence after trying felt unbearable. But he kept showing up, kept putting in the work, even when no one was watching. He realized that failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s just another stop along the way.
Now, looking back, Jonathan doesn’t claim to have all the answers. But he knows this: the world doesn’t owe you an audience. You earn it by being real. By being honest. And most importantly, by showing up.