In this episode of Courageous Crossroads, Jeff Johnson sits down with Ray Wright, former LSU baseball champion and now the Pit Department Manager at Richard Childress Racing in NASCAR. Ray’s journey from SEC athletics to NASCAR leadership is marked by personal loss, a radical faith transformation, and an unwavering commitment to courage—on and off the […]

Doug Ecklund is the longtime CEO of Cellular Advantage, a company that he and his wife Mitzi have grown from a single mall kiosk into one of the top US Cellular Authorized Agents in the country with over $28 million in revenue and more than 100 team members. Doug invests his time supporting the culture […]

On this special episode of Courageous Crossroads, Jeff Johnson welcomes Ariel Forsberg, a resilient and deeply grounded woman whose story of faith, family, and fearless commitment is both inspiring and refreshingly authentic. Ariel lives with her husband and four children on the North Shore of Oahu, in a sugarcane plantation home just a stone’s throw […]

Dan Douglas, a proud Iowan and former Green Beret, embodies resilience and adaptability in every facet of his life. Initially pursuing a career in architecture at Iowa State University, Dan soon realized that the structured world of design was not his calling. After leaving college, he transitioned into construction before ultimately finding his path in […]

Orvin Kimbrough is a seasoned leader, author, and entrepreneur who currently serves as the steward of one of Missouri’s largest privately held banks. A lifelong resident of St. Louis, Orvin’s journey from childhood adversity to professional success has shaped his mission to inspire others through faith, resilience, and service. In this episode of Courageous Crossroads, […]

Dr. Steve Murphy, a practicing radiologist in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is also an associate pastor at a Filipino church, a passionate evangelist, and a devoted husband and father. Originally from Osceola, Iowa, Steve’s journey of faith took him from skepticism to a deep commitment to Christ, ultimately leading him and his wife, Leslie, to leave […]

Rachel Vontobel-Newman is a dynamic individual with a rich multicultural background, hailing from Zurich and having lived in various countries across Asia and Europe. A seasoned finance professional, Rachel transitioned from a high-paced career in investment banking to embrace a life rooted in faith and family. She resides in London with her Canadian husband, Andrew, and their […]

Drew Forsberg is a retired Navy SEAL who served 22 years, including multiple deployments and was stationed in San Diego and Hawaii. Now a resident of Oahu’s North Shore, Drew leads a fulfilling life as a husband, father to four homeschooled children, and an advocate for regenerative agriculture and entrepreneurship. In this episode of the Courageous Crossroads […]

Sam Harvey is an internationally experienced leadership coach and the founder of Braver Leaders, a firm specializing in bespoke corporate behavior change programs across the UAE, UK, and beyond. With a background in running companies, Sam’s journey took a pivotal turn in 2017 when he faced a personal reckoning that led to a profound transformation. […]

In the latest episode of the Courageous Crossroads podcast, host Jeff Johnson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Everett Piper, former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, focusing on the themes of truth, politics, and faith amid today’s cultural landscape. They explore the concept of courage in light of recent political events, referencing Donald Trump’s instinctive […]