Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview Watch on YouTube In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with the entrepreneur and author, Dr. Jim Gregory. In this conversation, Jim shares his story from conquering Madison Avenue to becoming a successful novelist after selling his global branding firm. Jim's stor…

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview Watch on YouTube Are you tired of the myth of job security? In this conversation, I dive deep with e-commerce expert Neil Twa of Voltage. Neil unveils the surprising truth about building genuine security through entrepreneurship by focusing on providing real market value and establishing robust business …

Episode Type: Fireside Chat Watch on YouTube here. Politics is not just about policy—it’s about storytelling and salesmanship. In this video, we explore how politicians sell narratives that resonate with people, regardless of whether they align with reality. Featuring insights from Mark Cuban at the Principles First conference, I share my commentar…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Watch this episode on YouTube here. Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with business owner and screenwriter/producer Todd Pringle about his successfully finished independent film, Going Viral (affiliate link). "In a neon-lit backdrop of the 1980s, a nerdy teena…

Episode Type: Share Life Academy Workshop Watch this workshop on YouTube here. In this Share Life Academy workshop, we explore perseverance and adaptability. Jim Karwisch helps us explore how we can adjust to obstacles without losing momentum. For more episode details and links, click here. Who is Jim Karwisch? Jim Karwisch is the founder of Untang…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Discussion Watch this conversation on YouTube here >>> Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with author — Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way (affiliate link) — Christy Lynne Wood about the Poverty of a Moralistic Gospel. Christy continues t…

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview Watch on YouTube here > --- In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with the author of It's About Time: Millions of Copies Sold for Dad, a writer and boxing trainer, Mark Connor. Mark Connor is a Literary Pugilist from Saint Paul, Minnesota. A lifelong boxer and Box…

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview Watch on YouTube here > In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with comedian and writer, Andres Schabelman. Andres was a successful tech entrepreneur, having been involved in the technology industry early on, including Airbnb and Fiverr. His accolades matter less t…

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview Watch on YouTube here In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Executive Coach at Novus Global, Keynote speaker, and Emcee, Trey McKnight. I recently met Trey at a Voices to Connect speaker showcase conference (Thank you, Jessica Lalley), and I was impressed by …

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview Watch on YouTube here. In this conversation, Benjamin shares his raw and honest journey through burnout, divorce, and rediscovering his faith. Learn how he rebuilt his identity beyond external validation, embraced the power of grief, and now helps others, especially Gen Z, encounter Jesus in a fresh, aut…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Watch on YouTube here In this episode, I speak with Joe Handley about the concept of 'Changing the Few Who Change the Many.' We explore the origins of this idea, Jesus' unique strategy for leadership development, and the importance of character formation in discipleship. Joe shares insights from his experiences in glob…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Watch This Episode on YouTube -- This episode is sponsored by Nomad Insurance by SafetyWing. Safety Wing is the digital nomad go-to source for travel medical insurance to provide you with peace of mind as you move around the globe. Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm Jason Scott Montoya,…

Episode Type: Inspirational People Click here to watch on Youtube In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with my new friend, writer, director, and storyteller, Salvatore DiSalvatore. Salvatore DiSalvatore, whom I know as Jack, is also a Communications team leader for a parish in Georgia. Jack and I met at Lea…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Watch this episode on YouTube here. Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Steve Thomason about The Gospel of Luke in the Shadow of Tyranny. In our chat, we explore the themes of the Gospel of Luke in relation to tyranny and the complexities of political disco…

Episode Type: Share Life Academy Workshop Watch on YouTube here. For nine days Tariq Cayne lived amongst Costa Ricans in Puerto Viejo. It was a very refreshing experience that challenged his cultural beliefs that he didn't know he was plagued with. Through this experience, Tariq discovered what gives us strength in humanity; togetherness and the ab…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat Watch on YouTube here. Right now we're in a societal season where fear and contempt are consuming many people. I'm a Christian and Republican and these dynamics have utterly taken over my political party. They've taken over many parts of the Christian church. And I want to cast a vision of what a courageous person looks …

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with my friend Allison M. Miller. Allison is an author, Biblical counselor, and co-founder of Destined For Glory, a Christian ministry helping survivors Unravel Complex Trauma. In this conversation, Allison shares her profound journey f…

Episode Type: Respawn & Reflect I recommend you watch this episode instead of listening to it. You can watch it on YouTube here. In this Respawn & Reflect interview on the Share Life podcast, I attempt to have a meaningful conversation with fellow YouTuber and gamer, Tariq Cayne, while we're playing an increasingly difficult video game, in this epi…

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Anthony Mohr. Anthony J. Mohr served for 26 years as a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. He also sat as a judge pro tem on the California Court of Appeal. In January 2021, he became a fello…

Episode Type: Book Discussion Watch on YouTube here Welcome to a listen to a book discussion of the Share Life podcast. In this conversation, I'm speaking with David Koyzis about his new book, Citizenship Without Illusions: A Christian Guide to Political Engagement (affiliate link). For the video version, notes, and more links, click here. Connect …

Episode Type: Share Life Academy Workshop Watch on YouTube here. The goal of this free one-hour workshop, led by Jim Karwisch, was to help participants understand the concept of projecting onto others, explore how it hinders genuine connection, and develop skills for seeing themselves and others more clearly. "We are not true to one another as fact…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat Watch this on YouTube The 2024 presidential election did not pan out the way I hoped. Unfortunately, the nominee of my party won. So, we've got four more years of madness ahead of us. We're all heading into the abyss together. As the chaos and confusion unfold, I don't want to waste my time obsessing about it (I've got t…

Episode Type: Spontaneous Conversation Watch on YouTube here. In this Spontaneous Conversation on the Share Life podcast, with Addison Blu Williams, and Ross Boone, we dive deep into the power of language — how it shapes perceptions, fuels division, and ultimately affects the way we see and treat others. From cultural representation in entertainmen…

Episode Type: Spontaneous Conversation Watch on YouTube here >> ---In this Spontaneous Conversation on the Share Life podcast, with Addison Blu Williams, and Ross Boone, we explore the challenge of standing against your group, navigating the wilderness alone, and the cost of personal conviction. What happens when you challenge the beliefs of your t…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Watch this interview on YouTube Summary: In this episode of the Share Life podcast, I interview David Wittenberg about his recent trip to Israel and the historical context surrounding it. David shares insights into his upbringing, Jewish identity, and the significance of his family's connection to Israel. The conversat…

Episode Type: Inspirational People Interview Click here to watch this interview on YouTube >> In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Theresa Ward. Theresa is a keynote speaker, facilitator, culture and communication coach, and the founder of Fiery Feather which helps organizations get things done and enj…

Episode Type: Share Life Academy Workshop Watch this workshop here Learn more about this workshop here In this Share Life Academy workshop, narrative coach Jim Karwisch and artistic theologian Ross Boone, alongside host Jason Scott Montoya, dive into practical strategies for success in 2025. Learn how to define your personal vision, overcome obstac…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat Watch this video here Read the written blog version here Join me as I outline my ambitious plan to achieve YouTube monetization in 2025. I’m sharing my growth strategies from 241 to 4,000 watch hours, including producing 72 videos in 31 days, leveraging podcast clips, and creating evergreen content. I’ll discuss the chal…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat - Watch the Video Version Here - Read the blog post here.In this fireside chat, I share my vision for scaling a content creation business into a viable income stream in 2025 and beyond. Drawing from my decade of freelancing success, I outline my strategies for balancing client work and passion projects, setting achievabl…

Episode Type: Spontaneous Conversation Narratives shape our behavior. This idea is powerfully captured in the 2024 Simpsons Christmas special, O C'Mon All Ye Faithful, which you can watch exclusively on Disney Plus. In this Spontaneous Conversation episode of the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with narrative life coach, Jim Karwisch and artistic …

Episode Type: Fireside Chat 📺Watch This Talk on Youtube >> 📘 Get the book -- Path of the Freelancer -- https://amzn.to/405XnRc ✅ Download free chapter -- http://eepurl.com/bXHHSX 🏬 Freelancing resources -- https://www.pathofthefreelancer.com/Ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and build a thriving freelance career? In this video, I reveal how I unexpectedly …

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Click here for additional resources on this topic . In this episode of the Share Life podcast, Jason Scott Montoya, Ivan Alfaro, and Jim Karwisch explore the concepts of refuge-seeking and emotional resilience. We discuss the implications of refuge-seeking in journalism and society, the importance of healing and reflec…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat Read this audio blog post here.Who men choose to become and how we shape the next generation of rising leaders shapes the type of world we contribute to building.America, and the church inside it, is facing an identity crisis as we wrestle over who we want to become as Christians and as a country and what story we want t…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with entrepreneur, author, speaker, storyteller, and professor of practice at the University of Bath in England, Margaret Heffernan. Over a decade ago, Margaret planted a seed with her Ted Talk, Dare To Disagree. I watched it,…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking about Design Thinking with Sara Musgrove from the Riverbend Group. Design thinking is a human-centered and collaborative approach to solving complex problems. Sara and I met a dozen years ago or so through her work at the Leaders Lyceum (a for…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking with Nathan Dohse, an educator, advocate, and speaker working in the music industry, in the Nashville area and who was on the podcast before. Today, we're going to talk about breaking echo chambers and sacrificing sacred cows. The idea of this…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Julia and I discuss Constructive Developmental Theory (CDT) and its implications for personal and professional growth. We explore the journey from a socialized mind to a self-authored mind, the importance of vulnerability and curiosity, and the role of community in personal development. Julia also shares her personal e…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn; Hostile Extremism In this conversation, I'm speaking with Elizabeth Neumann, author of Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace.She worked in the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations. In our discussion, we talk about hostile extremism in America and discuss the recent Trump assassi…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) In 2011, I wrote an executive summary for a documentary feature film project called America Together. Over the years, I've made little tweaks to the summary based on different ideas I've had. It seems the vision for this project is needed now more than ever, so I'm sharing the idea publicly as a way to exp…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking with a former university professor and Canadian Christian, David Koyzis. David has been on the Share Life podcast to discuss his book Political Visions & Illusions and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In this episode, we're talking about the valu…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)"We have a responsibility to move forward in our lives.In several seasons of life, I've found myself waiting for someone else to take the burden of responsibility from me and do what needed to be done. Part of 2010 was such a season, and after years in the business, I found myself waiting for the company to…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) When people see your need and offer to help or are in an official position to extend the request, you'll experience numerous folks seeking to help you. As you wonder how to reply and what to do. You have four options to consider. For the written blog post and links, click here.…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) This is an audio version (Fireside Chat) of my blog post here. A powerful way to discover the truth is to deeply challenge our own assumptions of what we believe, proactively seek out competing information and perspectives from the strongest people, groups, and institutions, and invite the strongest argume…

Episode Type: Listen to Learn In this ⁠Listen-to-Learn episode⁠ of ⁠the Share Life podcast⁠, I'm speaking with filmmaker and philanthropist, Issac Ingram. Issac and I are long-time friends, originally in a married small group together at ⁠Victory World Church.⁠ Issaca shares his journey of volunteering and mentoring in detention centers culminating…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)When we become tyrannical, it's a signal that something is wrong. It's also an opportunity to grow.In this video reading, I share when I recognized this signal in myself after being reminded by a friend. If you'd prefer to read these reflections, you can do so here…

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) If you're arguing with someone quite different than you (who does not share your stories and values) about facts, you could end up filling yourself with anxiety and getting deeply frustrated. If you see your rival's point of view as dangerous to yourself, your community, or your country, you’re also going …

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) "The way I see alienation today is not belonging to the institutions of civil society. It's not that you don't have friends, it's that you don't belong to something. It's a lack of belonging and not seeing the point of belonging." - Tim CarneyThis is a reading (fireside chat) of my blog post -- Alienation:…

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this conversation, we weave through Deenie McKeever's life starting in Atlanta, in 1936, when she was born.For the video version, show notes, transcript, and links, click here.

In this Listen To Learn Episode on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with Talking Bibles Vice President, Paul Hoekstra. This episode is Sponsored By Talking Bibles & Christian Life TVFor show notes, links, & the transcript, click this link.

Episode Type: Inspirational People In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with creative entrepreneur, Ross Boone. Ross is an illustrator, founder of Raw Spoon, and maker of Creature Habits, an app for Android and Apple phones. Ross and I were connected through our mutual friend Ivan Alfaro. We had an Italian …