RESGEN Giving Life Podcast

Andrew Stanley is a follower of Jesus, a husband and a hilarious comedian who performs all over the country at clubs, festivals, fundraisers, churches, corporate events, and even at bars with 4 people in them who "didn't know there would be comedy tonight..."He was also a part of 2024's RESGEN Date Night Comedy events as a crowd favorite. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Andrew and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about:How he went from being a budget analyst to a comedian.What he personally finds funny.Important things he has learned from his first year and a half of marriage.What is what like growing up in a family where both his father and grandfather were well-known pastors.And so much more This is a great conversation you are really going to enjoy!The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/4iEXnzgatp0 More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Danny Ray is a follower of Jesus, husband, father, author, and gifted illusionist who recently fooled magic icons Penn and Teller on their show, Penn and Teller: Fool us! He was also a part of this year’s RESGEN Date Night Comedy event on February 29 and March 1, 2024.On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Danny and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about:How the challenges Danny faced as a child, including having a father in prison, got him into magic.How the conversations he had with a friend in high school led him to give his life to Jesus.The gospel message Danny shares as a part of his magic shows.The response he gives when people question him about whether magic is okay for Christians to perform/enjoy.What prompted him to write his book, No I can’t Make Your Wife Disappear: A Magician’s Guide to a Magical Marriage.This is a fun and meaningful conversation you are really going to enjoy!The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/St7mZjjGKOo More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

David Pollack is follower of Christ, husband and father who was a highly decorated collegiate athlete who played defensive end at the University of Georgia. In the 2005 NFL Draft, he was a first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, selected 17th overall, but his career was cut short after he broke a cervical vertebra in the second game of his second season. In 2009, David joined ESPN, where he excelled in broadcasting for thirteen plus years until he was let go in the summer of 2023.On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, David and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about:Why David feels it is more important to pray for your kids’ resilience rather than for their safety.How we never outgrow our need to surround ourselves with others who encourage us to be all God created us to be.The three Holy Habits David practices every day that help him keep focused on Christ throughout his week.And so much more. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Saturday, February 3 as a part of RESGEN Men’s Summit 2024.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/Ss0vtl8T3IwMore info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Chris Brown is a passionate follower of Jesus, husband, father and the lead pastor of North Coast Church, a multi-site church in Vista, CA, roughly 30 miles north of San Diego. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Chris and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about:MarriageFatherhoodBeing the spiritual leader of our homeLeadership principles Chris lives byBecoming more like Jesus every day This is a high-octane conversation you are definitely going to enjoy!The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/EUAEVQw22Mk More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Cade Thompson is a follower of Jesus and a Red Street Records Christian Music Artist who uses the gifts God has given him to lift up the name of Christ and direct listeners attention towards the Lord.On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Cade and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about:Some of the most important things Cade’s learned about himself and God over the last several years of performing and touring.What helps Cade keep his focus on giving glory to Lord as his platform and fame continues to grow.What it was like to move from Sioux Falls to Nashville immediately following his graduation from High School.Cade’s personal definition of success You will really love this conversation and enjoy getting to know who Cade is off the stage!The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/6ElpHv4PGJIMore info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Luke VanderLeest is a husband, father, and the Spiritual Life Director at Sioux Falls Christian School. He is also the Track and Cross-Country coach for the school and has coached his teams onto multiple state championships. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Luke and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about:What Luke has learned about teenagers, and himself, over the last 25 years of ministering to students in a variety of ways.What teens need from parents/adults today.Luke’s coaching philosophy – a philosophy that has led to great success on the track and cross-country course, but more importantly, one that keeps Christ at the center.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - https://youtu.be/3g43fh74uXAMore info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Jason VanRuler is a licensed therapist, speaker, executive coach, and the author of his new book, Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Jason and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson visit about:Jason’s personal story of brokenness and healingThe role forgiveness and vulnerability play in our ability to truly connect with othersHow we can overcome some of the biggest obstacles that get in the way of personal healing.Steps we can take that will help move us from brokenness to wholeness – both individually and in our relationships with others. The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/DLF7D8vwhLQ More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Sam Collier is a follower of Christ, an author, and the founding pastor of Story Church in Atlanta, Georgia. On this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Sam and RESGEN Founder Tom Henderson talk about:What happens when our story intersects with God’s story.Sam’s experience of meeting his biological family for the first time in front of a live audience on the Steve Harvey show.Leadership tips Sam learned from working alongside great leaders like Andy Stanley and Reggie Joiner.What God taught Sam during a challenging season that resulted in transitioning from leading a church that is known globally to starting a brand-new ministry for the LordThe Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/BWqc8cf-p2s More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Justin Brierley is an author, speaker, and broadcaster who is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology, and culture. Through creative use of podcasts, radio, print, video, and social media, Justin aims to showcase an intellectually compelling case for Christianity, while taking seriously the questions and objections of skeptics. In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Justin and Tom have a great conversation about apologetics and why every one of us should have a desire to grow in our ability to defend our faith in a loving and grace-filled way. They also talk about some of the key questions our culture is asking right now and how Christian men can be at the forefront of answering them. Lastly, they discuss how the church can be ready to receive, minister to and serve a new surge of believers that he believes, may be coming very soon.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube -  youtu.be/jAJNYPhCLh0More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Bruce Saugstad is a follower of Jesus, husband, father, and the Chief Operating Officer for Ross Reitsma and Associates.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom and Bruce talk about success – what it is, what it isn’t and how we as Christian men should use it for the Kingdom. Bruce also shares what prompted he and his wife to care for foster children after entering the empty nesting season and how a medical diagnosis given to his 12-year-old daughter years ago, led him to surrendering total control of his life to Christ.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/hHVns2TuGDo More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Dan Larson is a follower of Jesus, husband, father, and has been the Director of Young Life in Pueblo, CO for the last 25 years. He has also played a HUGE role in Tom’s life for over 35 years – as a friend, mentor, father figure and ministry partner.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Dan shares what has kept him in the youth ministry game for over 30 years, what students need from men today, and what we can all learn from this generation of teenagers.  Tom and Dan also talk about some of the crazy skits they used to perform together at youth camp, why Dan said “yes” to Tom staying in his apartment when he needed a place to live in high school and about one of the most important lessons Dan helped Tom learn – a lesson that he think about every time he sets foot on a stage to speak.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/ASAAZftjuZEMore info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Jake Pettengill is a follower of Jesus, a husband, a father, and the Sioux Falls Christian Middle School Principal in Sioux Falls, SD.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Jake shares how his experiences as a high school football coach for 11 years shaped the way he parents his kids in sports and treats other coaches today.He also talks with Tom about how he and his wife, Lisa, saw God’s faithfulness and felt His presence during a difficult journey that no parent wants to take – losing a child just 85 days after her birth. The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/IlGeIACpo_4More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Matt Paulson is first and foremost a follower of Christ, a husband, and a father. In addition, he is an entrepreneur, business owner and philanthropist who is driven to not only be successful himself, but help others be successful as well.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom and Matt talk about what makes or breaks a start-up, how he personally has handled entrepreneurial failures and disappointments, and how his faith has guided his journey – in business, as a leader in the community and as a husband and dad. They also talk about having a spirit of generosity, and unpack some of the guidelines Matt has put in place to help him decide not just what he gives to, but how he stewards his time, talent and treasure overall.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/wolPvEz1OX0More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author of 7 books (soon to be 8) and one of INC’s top 100 leadership speakers. Over the years, Jon has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges and companies around the world including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft and Comedy Central. He was also one of our speakers at RESGEN Men’s Summit 2023.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom and Jon talk about goals – how setting, reaching for, and achieving them can help us fulfill our potential and better steward the talents God has given us. They also visit about the power of building a “Best Moments List”, how finding the right fuel can lead to greater goal achievement, and some simple things we can do to help us blast through our comfort zones – in business, in relationships or in our faith.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/PmBNmaRYLfM More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Ross Reitsma is a follower of Jesus, a husband, a father, and a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual. He also serves on the board for the Kingdom Capital Fund and is the Chair for the God as CEO initiative - a movement for managers, business owners and those who seek to be a Christian influence in their workplace.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom and Ross talk about what it means to make God our CEO and share some simple things we can all do in our effort to live out our faith – at work, at home and in the community. They also visit about why John 3:30 is a scripture Ross is seeking to focus on each day and how a conversation he had with a friend years ago helped change both his marriage and how he lives his life.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/msCZIUjMx4w More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Nathan Unruh is a follower of Jesus, a husband, a father, a visionary leader and a successful entrepreneur who is dedicated to enhancing people’s lives.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom and Nathan have a lively discussion about life-giving leadership, successful entrepreneurship and value-based mentorship. They also talk about how Nathan’s faith impacts the way he both leads, and cares for people, and what it means to live a life of affluence.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/Pd8Q6RjJOhg More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Nik Aamlid is a husband, father, passionate follower of Jesus and a certified financial planner and wealth advisor in Sioux Falls.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom and Nik discuss the role that giving and stewarding our time, talent and treasure plays in our walk with Christ, and how we can have a healthier view of money. They also visit about how an injury, while playing football for South Dakota State, sent Nik on a journey of evaluating where his identity was truly found.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/ia2s4l7PAgQ More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Joe Rutten is a husband, a father of 4 boys and the Director of the Benedictine Leadership Institute at Mount Marty University in Yankton, SD.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom and Joe discuss what it means to be a man of virtue, what it looks like to follow the Benedictine Way and what he sees as some of the biggest challenges that men face today. They also visit about his journey towards sobriety and the difference that has made in his marriage, in his relationship with his kids and in his faith.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/ju0D1vzYYWsMore info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Jeff Lukens is a husband, father, grandfather and follower of Christ. He also taught, impacted and coached thousands of teenagers, myself included, during his 35 plus year career in the Sioux Falls public school system - a career that resulted in him receiving a ‘Teacher of the Year’ award for both the city of Sioux Falls and the state of South Dakota.  In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Jeff and I visit about what he enjoyed most about teaching and coaching students and what advice he would give to others who are working with teenagers and parents today. We also talk about what has contributed to the dramatic rise in athletic performances today and how we can protect our kids from things like burnout, performance anxiety and finding their identity in sports, instead of Christ.  The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/adWLBdqY1SQ More info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org

Joe Evenson is a husband, a father, and the Chief Program officer at Make-A-Wish South Dakota/Montana. He also serves as the chaplain for the Sioux Falls Storm, a professional arena football team.In this episode of The RESGEN Giving Life Podcast, Tom and Joe discuss several topics including what he learned from being a football player, coach and chaplain and how a message from a University of Nebraska Football coach helped change his view of masculinity. They also talk about how having a stroke at the young age of 34 led Joe to make the tough decision to leave his career in the athletic and instead invest his life in serving others.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on youtube - youtu.be/Gb4B82WnynoMore info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org