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233: A Life Changing Question, for David Hartmann the Answer is Lightning McQueen

233: A Life Changing Question, for David Hartmann the Answer is Lightning McQueen

Update: 2025-07-28
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What can a talking race car teach us about our own lives? In this episode, Nole and David Hartman dive deep into the unexpected and profound life lessons from the Cars trilogy, using Lightning McQueen's journey as a powerful metaphor for our own.

The conversation explores how we find pieces of ourselves in the characters we love and how their stories can guide our personal growth. From the intense pressure of competition to the humbling journey of self-discovery, this episode touches on the core struggles we all face. Nole and David discuss the weight of financial stress, the challenge of navigating multiple crises at once, and the importance of anchoring oneself in faith and community.

Join them as they unpack the power of mentorship, the beauty of sacrificial leadership, and the essential shift from a mindset of mere survival to a life filled with purpose. This is a conversation for anyone who has ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or is searching for their identity beyond their latest win or loss.

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233: A Life Changing Question, for David Hartmann the Answer is Lightning McQueen

233: A Life Changing Question, for David Hartmann the Answer is Lightning McQueen

Nole Lilley and Kevin Welsh