Lauren Gomez, a beacon of faith and intellect, gracefully combines the roles of an executive, a devoted wife and mother, and a passionate scholar. Originally hailing from Columbia, Lauren now resides in the historic and vibrant city of London with her husband and young son. Her life’s journey is a tapestry of diverse experiences woven […]

Join us for a special graduation party episode of the Courageous Crossroads podcast as we chat with the dynamic duo, Evan and Owen Walker, at their festive celebration in West Des Moines, Iowa. These recent graduates of Valley High School share their unique perspectives on courage. Owen, who is set to attend Vanderbilt University on […]

Mia Beshr, a first-generation British citizen with a rich Egyptian heritage, joins us on the next episode of the Courageous Crossroads podcast. Mia brings a unique blend of Middle Eastern culture and British upbringing to her work as a project management consultant in the UK. She comes from what she describes as a semi-conservative Muslim […]

In this heartwarming episode of our podcast, we sit down with Michael Meggison at our favorite bustling coffee shop, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee blends with tales of tenacity and faith. As a devoted family man, seasoned real estate agent, and fervent follower of Christ, Michael shares his insights on living courageously amidst […]

In this special episode of the Courageous Crossroads podcast, Jeff Johnson, CEO of Johnson Machine Works and executive coach, is interviewed by his son, Emmett Johnson. The tables turn as Emmett, Jeff’s witty and candid 19-year-old son, asks probing questions about courage, bravery, and personal growth. Jeff shares intimate stories about his journey to sobriety, […]

Join us on “Courageous Crossroads” as we welcome Lee Paris, a distinguished son of the South from Indianola, Mississippi. A profound racial reconciler and devout Christian leader, Lee has made a significant impact in both the business world and his community. Now residing in Oxford, Mississippi, with his beloved wife, Lisa, and their family, Lee […]

Thank you for joining us again for the Courageous Crossroads podcast. Jeff is currently enjoying some time away, so this week, we are bringing to you a replay of a great episode from Courtney  McBath. We will be back next week with more exciting episodes of stories of courage from people all around the world. […]

In the latest episode of the “Courageous by Crossroads Apologetics” podcast, host Jeff Johnson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Katie O’Hara, a senior leader in a FTSE 100 company specializing in infrastructure transformation. Katie shares her inspiring journey from leaving school at 19 to pursue an apprenticeship, her work connecting offshore renewable wind energy […]

Neeraj Doddamane is the Chief Strategy Officer at ShikshaLokam, an NGO dedicated to empowering leadership development in India’s K-12 education sector. At ShikshaLokam, Neeraj spearheads the organization’s growth strategies and manages its national programs and major strategic initiatives, coordinating across multiple teams. Under his leadership, over 570,000 leaders have launched upwards of 389,000 projects aimed at improving educational […]

Bobby Folsom’s journey is one of remarkable transformation. Hailing from Des Moines, his early life was marred by the challenges of drug and alcohol abuse, violence, poverty, and addiction. Surrounded by drugs from a young age, he became entangled in a world of criminal activity. Yet, Bobby’s story is one of redemption and renewal. With […]