Core4Life

Five years ago, Core4 launched the beNOBLE pillar with a vision to live with integrity, character, and purpose. In this episode, the team reflects on what that journey has looked like over the years—the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the growth that’s taken place both individually and collectively.We dig into how the original ideas behind beNOBLE have held up, what’s changed as life has evolved, and how living with nobility impacts family, work, and community today. From practical takeaways to honest reflections, this is a candid conversation about what it really means to pursue nobility over the long haul.Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are new to the Core4 journey, this episode offers encouragement and perspective on staying true to your values and walking them out in real life.

Jarid was an Ohio kid that quickly found his way to New Yord to pursue a career in acting. In the middle of a successful career in TV, film, and Broadway, Jarid had a transformative encounter with Christ. Tune in to hear how he tried to navigate his world of acting with Jesus now at the center.

It’s been five years since we first laid the foundation for Core4Life—and in this episode, we sit down with Jarrod to reflect on how our beDRIVEN pillar has grown and shifted with us.What started as a push for hustle and discipline has matured into something deeper: living with intentionality, staying aligned with our purpose, and learning when to pause, pivot, or press on. We talk through personal stories, challenges, and what drive looks like today—with families, careers, and faith shaping our perspective.Whether you’re starting fresh or feeling stuck, this episode will remind you that being driven isn’t just about going hard—it’s about going the right way.

John Moyer has faithfully taught in the public schools for 34 years. He now does leadership consulting (along with some other interesting side gigs). John is a thoughtful and faithful Christian educator that offers some really wise insights to living out your faith in the workplace.

In this episode of the Core4Life podcast, Jarrod Williams joins the Core4 team to reflect on the evolution of the "beFIT" pillar since the podcast's inception five years ago. Initially, "beFIT" emphasized physical health, focusing on exercise routines and fitness goals. Over time, this concept has matured into a more holistic approach, encompassing not only physical well-being but also mental, emotional, and spiritual health.The discussion highlights how the Core4 members have integrated "beFIT" into their daily lives, recognizing that true fitness involves balance across various aspects of life. They share personal stories and insights, illustrating how their understanding of fitness has deepened, leading to more intentional living and a commitment to overall well-being.This episode offers listeners a candid look at the journey of personal growth and the importance of adapting one's approach to fitness as life evolves. It's a testament to the Core4Life mission of continuous improvement and the pursuit of a balanced, fulfilling life.

Five years ago, Core4 launched the beCHILL pillar with a heart to help men slow down, connect deeply, and build stronger relationships with their families and God. In this episode, the team looks back on what that’s meant in practice—the rhythms we’ve learned to protect, the moments that reminded us to be present, and the ways we’ve grown (and struggled) to truly rest in a busy world.We unpack how the original vision for beCHILL has evolved, what balance looks like in different seasons of life, and how intentional rest and connection have shaped our families and faith today. From camping trips and family nights to quiet time with God, it’s an honest look at how we’ve tried to live this out over the years.Whether you’ve followed Core4 from the start or are just joining us, this episode offers practical wisdom and real-life encouragement to help you slow down, find peace, and stay grounded in what matters most.

How do you share your faith when your “office” is a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection?In this episode, we sit down with John Heck to explore what it looks like to live out your faith in a remote work world. From virtual meetings to cloud-based connections, John opens up about the unique opportunities—and challenges—of bringing Christ into spaces where co-workers may never meet face-to-face. Tune in for practical insights on representing Jesus faithfully when your workplace doesn’t have walls.

Dr. Jason Kolb is back. This time Jason's wife, Amy, joins us as the share their powerful testimony of how God met them in their personal tragedy. After a dramatic skiing accident, God began to do amazing things in and through them. Listen in to hear how God met them on their journy.Buy Dr. Kolb's book here.

Dr. Jason Kolb has been rooted in his faith since childhood. He was also called into medicine at an early age. Hear how he tries to bring spiritual light and life in a setting that is constantly dealing with physical darkness and death.

Have you ever felt like you've been in a spiritual dry season? Has God ever seemed distant? It happens to everyone, but God doesn't want us to stay in that spot. Join the Core4 + Jarrod Williams as we discuss dry seasons that we've felt in our own lives, how we've identified them, and ultimately how we've gotten out of them. We hope this episode serves as encouragement and inspiration for anyone listening that may be struggling through a dry season.

In this first follow-up episode to our latest podcast - Faith in the Workplace - Jarrod interviews police officer Travis Ebetino. Travis heard the gospel in a clear and powerful way in college which sent him on a journey of sharing Jesus wherever God takes him. God has led him on multiple overseas deployments and he also currently serves as a police officer. Listen to what faith in the workplace looks like for him.

Core4 + Pastor Jarrod Williams is finally happening! And it's everything he's always dreamed of. In this series, Jarrod will interview people from all walks of life and find out how they integrate their faith into their day-to-day life and their livelihoods. We're kicking off this awesome series with the 4 Ps of faith in the workplace - Point, Problems, Plan, Prayer. We're also joined halfway through the podcast by a very special guest... Listen in to find our who it is!

Boy has it been a slow year for C4L podcasts! Sorry about that and thanks for hanging in there with us anyway. In this episode we talk through what's been going on in our lives, ask each other questions about how we're going to make 2025 our best year ever, and just enjoy time catching up. Join in for the conversation, the questions, and the methods that we're going to implement to make 2025 the best year ever.

We sit down with our good friend and frequent guest, Joe Weigel. He's quickly becoming a top scholar on the life and works of C.S. Lewis. Join us as we discuss that and more on this episode.

It's been a while but we hope you're ready for a great episode featuring Tom Chamberlin - Discipleship Pastor at Riverwood Chapel in Stow, OH. We talk through the various paths of discipleship, what it means to be a disciple, and the potential dangers of AI.

We finish 2023 with some final thoughts on the events of the year including where we've seen God move in our lives, things that we want to focus on going into 2024, and how we plan to be "On Mission". We also discuss the recent passage of Issue 1 in Ohio. What that means for Christians and how we need to extend everyone grace while still holding firmly to Biblical truths.

Our first three-time guest is back on the mics with us - Pastor Jarrod Williams! We kick off the episode with the classic game - 2 truths and a lie - with some pretty hilarious results. Then we dig into some more serious topics including Alpha Course, Jarrod's recent pastoral sabbatical, counseling, and finish up the episode with some discussion on lies that we all tell ourselves.

The Core4 are finally back together again! We sit down to discuss John Mark Comer's book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. It's a challenging read that pushes back against some of the prevailing attitudes in our culture right now when it comes to success, drive, and time management. Do we think hurry should be ruthlessly eliminated? Tune in to find out!

Dan Blechschmid volunteered to serve with Samaritan's Purse on their Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) after hearing our past guest, Brock Kreitzberg, talk about the work that they were doing. He shared with us his history and heart for missions, both domestic and international, as well as some of the most impactful stories that he saw while deployed in war-torn Ukraine. Resources: Radical The Unexpected Adventure No Excuses 33 the Series Good Works Mission A Note from Dan: To my friends from Samaritan’s Purse – As said in the podcast, while I am a huge fan, I am not an official spokesperson for Samaritan’s Purse so comments in the cast do not officially represent Samaritan’s Purse the organization, but I hope you agree I tried my best to speak consistent with the mission of our great organization.    Please also know that before I agreed to do the podcast, I did contact and receive permission from Samaritan’s Purse media relations and they with security to ensure that this was permitted.  I pray for you and thank God for you each day, and for the amazing and selfless work that you do to share the love of Jesus Christ around the world!  To my family, my friends, my church, and my work – I don’t think I officially said “thank you” in the pod cast.   The unexpected and sheer volume of support received through hundreds of prayers, comments, texts, emails were so very much appreciated – more than you will ever know.   THANK YOU does not come close to covering it but that’s all I have.   Now I also have to be so bold as to ask one more thing of you.   Please continue to pray for and support missionaries, mission workers, deployed Samaritan’s Purse staff for their safety, and for their continued success in sharing the love of Jesus wherever they are serving.    

The Core4 (minus one) sit down with our friend, and author, Joe Weigel, to discuss his new book and the current state of schools in the USA. Order Joe's book here - The Critical State of Education: How Classical Education Can Defeat Critical Marxism