If Not Me, Then Who: Ryan Manion on Service, Sacrifice, and Going Big On this Veterans Day edition of the Going Big podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with Ryan Manion, president of the Travis Manion Foundation, to explore how one family’s loss turned into a nationwide movement rooted in service, character, and civic leadership. From Tragedy to Purpose Ryan’s brother, 1st Lt. Travis Manion, was killed in action in Iraq in 2007. In the wake of that devastating loss, Ryan and

https://youtu.be/1XsXxqENwxE?si=w7Bn4IA7y0sfRwBq The American Dream is Still Alive: Congressman Burgess Owens on Going Big From Super Bowl champion to U.S. Congressman, Burgess Owens has lived a life defined by grit, faith, and a relentless pursuit of purpose. On this episode of the Going Big! podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with Owens to explore a life journey that began in the segregated South and has led all the way to the halls of Congress—and the powerful lessons he’s pi

From Rock Bottom to Cultivating Hope: Daron Babcock's Journey with Bonton Farms Few people embody transformation quite like Daron Babcock. Once a successful entrepreneur in private equity, Daron's life took a dramatic turn following the death of his first wife, which spiraled into addiction and despair. But from the depths of that darkness emerged a story of healing, redemption, and an urban farm movement that is revitalizing a South Dallas neighborhood and inspiring communi

When we think about what it means to pursue your purpose, few lives capture it better than the story of Wendy Borcherdt. Long before Ronald Reagan became a two-term governor of California and then one of America’s most consequential presidents, Wendy recognized something extraordinary in him. She saw a leader who could speak truth with clarity, connect with everyday people, and stand firm on values that mattered. Her encouragement and tireless work helped launch Reagan onto

Humble Beginnings in Gdańsk Every great movement begins with a single spark. For President Lech Wałęsa, that spark ignited in the shipyards of Gdańsk, Poland. Working as an electrician, he lived a life that mirrored the struggles of everyday people under Soviet domination. What seemed impossible — challenging the world’s most powerful communist regime — became his calling. Out of small strikes over bread prices, Wałęsa built a movement that grew into Solidarity, a trade union

Answering a Higher Calling Rev. John Yates’s life is a remarkable example of going big—not for personal gain, but to make a lasting difference in the community and the nation. Raised in a strong Christian family, John felt early on that God must be central in his life. Though initially uncertain about his path, he embraced the concept of calling, trusting that God would lead him to serve in a way uniquely suited to his gifts. Choosing ministry over a family business, John com