When your worth is defined by applause, platforms, and pressure, worship can quietly turn into performance. In this episode of The Climb, Teko Bailey sits down with worship leader and songwriter Keagan Denney to talk about what happens when you strip all that away and make it only about Jesus. Raised under a piano in Pasadena, Texas, shaped by a ministry family, and refined through loss, financial strain, spiritual warfare, and grief, Keagan shares how God turned his love for music into a call to minister. From planting a church in Nashville and losing critical funding overnight, to walking through the death of his grandfather and a dark battle with depression, Keagan opens up about the moments that forced him to decide whether his identity was built on feelings, followers, or the presence of God. He talks about the night God ripped depression out of his life, the power of the secret place, and why real freedom starts when you stop accepting every label the world tries to put on you. Together, Keagan and Teko confront the noise of social media, self-diagnosis culture, and trends in the worship industry, and call worship leaders—and anyone listening—back to clean motives, holy confidence, and the truth that in Christ you are intentionally designed, fearfully and wonderfully made, and priceless in His eyes. This episode is for those leading from the platform, serving in the shadows, or fighting in private, who need a reminder that it is not about perfection, it is about presence. CHAPTERS (00:00) Heart for Worship Over Applause (03:00) From Pasadena Roots to Ministry Call (06:00) Church Planting, Loss, and God’s Care (09:00) Legacy, Alaska, and Time That Shapes You (11:30) Depression, Identity, and Meeting God (15:30) Social Media Noise vs. Priceless Worth (20:40) Worship Leading Without Performance (23:00) Secret Place, David, and Real Authority (25:10) New Music, Identity Album, Global Burden (28:26) Bold Faith in a Confused World About Keagan DenneyKeagan Denney is a worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist recognized as a collaborating artist at the Canadian Sila Music Awards and featured on the single “Priceless” with Dimas Cortez. Raised in a ministry home and shaped by years of hands-on church and worship experience, his heart is to write songs that carry the presence of God, confront counterfeit narratives of worthlessness, and call a generation back to its true identity in Christ.Instagram: @kaegan_music About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by MassifKroo.com Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When tragedy strikes, it tests everything you believe about yourself, your faith, and your purpose. In this episode of The Climb, Teko Bailey sits down with Greg Boyd—founder of Vienna Waits—to unpack how he rebuilt his life after losing his wife, Allison, to glioblastoma at just 34. From the depths of grief and fatherhood through COVID, Greg learned to live intentionally, parent with compassion, and build a new life rooted in gratitude and action. He opens up about his journey from anxiety and high-performance culture in the tech world to discovering the healing power of presence, therapy, community, and purpose. Greg shares how therapy gave him the tools to face grief head-on, why men must take off their “hero” armor to heal, and how post-traumatic growth reveals strength you never knew you had. Together, he and Teko explore what it means to live in alignment with your true self—and why taking action, not waiting for the “right time,” is the first step toward freedom. Chapters 00:00 – Start Before You’re Ready: The Power of Action 02:00 – From Tech Executive to Turning Point 04:45 – The Diagnosis That Changed Everything 06:50 – Grieving Through COVID and Chaos 09:00 – Tools for Survival: Therapy, Journaling, and Mindfulness 10:30 – Post-Traumatic Growth and Finding Strength in Suffering 13:00 – The Role of Community and Friendship in Healing 15:00 – Rebuilding Love and Family After Loss 17:00 – Parenting Through Grief and Acceptance 20:00 – Letting Go of the Hero Complex 23:00 – Therapy Lessons: Telling the Truth to Your Kids 26:00 – The Backpack Metaphor: How Men Carry Emotional Weight 30:00 – Finding Purpose After the Storm 33:00 – Building Vienna Waits: Helping Others Live Intentionally 37:00 – Gratitude, Action, and Redefining Success 41:00 – Lessons in Fatherhood, Faith, and Fearlessness 49:00 – How to Get Unstuck and Start Living with Purpose About Greg BoydGreg Boyd is the co-founder of Vienna Waits, an organization dedicated to helping people live more intentionally and find purpose through action. A former tech executive turned speaker and coach, Greg’s life changed forever after losing his wife, Allison, to brain cancer in 2020. Through his experiences of grief, growth, and healing, he now empowers others to pursue meaning beyond success. Website: vienna-waits.comInstagram: @vienna_waits_studioLinkedIn: Greg Boyd About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gospel artist and worship leader Noel Robinson has spent more than three decades shaping the sound of modern worship across continents. From touring with legends like Ron Kenoly and Graham Kendrick to leading revival through his latest album Change the Atmosphere, Noel’s story is one of obedience, refinement, and faith tested in the fire. In this conversation with Teko Bailey, Noel unpacks what it means to say “yes” to God’s call—even when it means turning down worldly success. He reflects on the moment the Holy Spirit told him no to a life-changing opportunity, only to open doors that aligned with his true purpose. Together, they explore what prophetic destiny really means, the cost of obedience, and the courage required to walk in faith when the outcome is unknown. From the passionate worship of his Jamaican roots to his global ministry, Noel reveals how God tempers and strengthens His servants through seasons of testing. He shares lessons on fatherhood, legacy, revival, and how worship is more than a song—it’s a lifestyle of revelation and response. His message to this generation is clear: revival isn’t coming; we are the revival. Chapters 00:00 – The Call of Prophetic Destiny 02:19 – Change the Atmosphere: Creating a “Jesus Album” 05:07 – The Sound of Revival in Worship and the Earth 07:19 – From Classical Training to Calling in Worship 09:31 – When God Says No: The Test of Obedience 12:24 – Mentorship, Ministry, and Spiritual Temperature 14:10 – Faith Beyond Earthly Success 17:04 – God’s Timing and the Refinement of Purpose 19:25 – Bridging Generations Through Worship 21:01 – Encounters, Instruction, and True Revival 23:40 – The Spirit of Prophecy and the Sound of the Church 25:34 – Breaker of Chains: Revival in the Modern Age 27:33 – Worship as a Lifestyle and Kingdom Expression 29:25 – Finding Purpose and Hearing God’s Voice 31:00 – Gifts, Calling, and the Blueprint of Destiny 33:13 – Kingdom Influence and Cultural Barriers 37:09 – Faith, Fatherhood, and the Cost of the Call 40:22 – Touring Change the Atmosphere and the Message of Salvation 43:11 – Taking Back What the Enemy Stole 46:38 – Legacy, Loss, and Worship as Healing 47:49 – Prayer for Revival, Healing, and Renewal About Noel RobinsonNoel Robinson is an award-winning British worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist with more than nine albums to his name. Known for his fusion of gospel, rock, and prophetic worship, he has served as music director for Ron Kenoly, Graham Kendrick, and numerous global ministries. His latest album, Change the Atmosphere, calls the Church to rediscover its power and authority in Christ through worship and revival. Instagram: @noelrobinsonukYouTube: Noel RobinsonSpotify: Noel RobinsonWebsite: noelrobinson.com About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bret Green’s journey is one of fatherhood, growth, and courage. Known to millions as Dad Got Bars, his mix of music, honesty, and humor is reshaping how men talk about parenting and masculinity. Before becoming a viral voice for modern dads, Bret built a Hollywood career with roles in The Inspectors, How to Get Away with Murder, Stalker, and The Goldbergs. But it was fatherhood—not fame—that gave his life deeper meaning. In this conversation with Teko Bailey, Bret opens up about showing up fully for his kids, the humility of early fatherhood, and learning patience and purpose while home with his newborn daughter. Together, they unpack the real challenges men face—ego, expectations, and healing from absent or distant fathers—while exploring how to break generational cycles with empathy and shared responsibility. Bret’s reflections on marriage, the song “Child Support,” and supporting his wife through postpartum depression reveal a man intent on building a new model of love. His message is simple but profound: real strength is found in vulnerability, and fatherhood is sacred work. Chapters 00:00 – A Challenge for Fathers: Presence, Respect, and Connection 02:05 – From Hollywood to Fatherhood: Rediscovering Purpose 03:36 – Breaking Generational Patterns in Parenting 05:44 – The Modern Dad: Empathy, Balance, and Shared Responsibility 07:12 – Losing and Reclaiming Identity in Early Fatherhood 09:00 – Lessons in Worth, Friendship, and Being Present 11:14 – Healing Father Wounds and Modeling Healthy Love 17:34 – Marriage, Commitment, and the Song “Child Support” 27:43 – Honoring Women: Postpartum, Partnership, and Support 33:34 – Reinvention, Legacy, and the Power of Vulnerability About Brian Doerksen Bret Green, known as Dad Got Bars, is an actor, recording artist, and content creator redefining modern fatherhood through storytelling and music. His work blends hip-hop with heart, sparking honest conversations about parenting, marriage, and manhood. His acting credits include CBS’s The Inspectors, ABC’s The Goldbergs, How to Get Away with Murder, and Stalker. Through his viral platform, he continues to inspire families worldwide to lead with empathy, love, and intentional presence. Instagram: @dadgotbars YouTube: @Dadgotbars Spotify: Dad Got Bars IMDB: Brett Green About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Doerksen’s journey is one of faith, resilience, and love. Known worldwide for timeless worship anthems like Come Now Is the Time to Worship, Faithful One, and Hope of the Nations, Brian has spent over 35 years writing songs that carry people through both joy and grief. Behind the awards and global recognition lies a deeper story of brokenness, family, and learning to worship through pain. In this conversation with host Michael Wildes, Brian shares how songs like Hope of the Nations were birthed in the shadow of 9/11, and how Come Now Is the Time to Worship emerged during a season of financial collapse and personal struggle. He reflects on the whispers of God he first heard as a child under a ginkgo tree, and how music has remained a river of renewal throughout his life. Brian also opens up about raising two sons with Fragile X Syndrome, staying grounded through decades of marriage with his wife Joyce, and the way community, family, and long friendships have anchored him through an unpredictable creative journey. From writing worship music that circles the globe to creating an album about long love and an upcoming Christmas film, his climb reminds us that beauty can emerge from fragile places. For men navigating identity, purpose, and perseverance, Brian’s story is a testament to showing up with authenticity, staying faithful in love, and allowing God to turn brokenness into something enduring. Chapters 00:00 – Serving the Hurting in Worship 01:00 – Music as Renewal and Connection 03:37 – Early Inspiration Under a Ginkgo Tree 07:21 – Writing Hope of the Nations in the Shadow of 9/11 10:30 – The Collapse That Led to Come Now Is the Time to Worship 15:26 – Faith, Failure, and the Surprise of Obedience 17:00 – Marriage, Family, and Long Love 20:44 – Raising Sons with Fragile X and Finding Perspective 23:20 – Community, Friendship, and Faithfulness Over Decades 28:46 – Hiking as a Metaphor for Life and Clarity 33:13 – Identity, Purpose, and the Calling of Men 39:44 – Encouragement for Worship Leaders in Low Seasons 43:28 – New Projects: The Second Noel and Love for a Lifetime 46:36 – Where to Find Brian’s Music and Tour Dates 47:48 – Final Encouragement: Love, Identity, and Purpose About Brian Doerksen Brian Doerksen is a songwriter, worship leader, and recording artist whose songs are sung in churches around the world. His works include classics like Faithful One, Come Now Is the Time to Worship, and Hope of the Nations. A Juno Award and Dove Award winner, Brian is also the recipient of the Gospel Music Association of Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyond music, he is a husband, father, mentor, and creative voice reminding the world of the power of love, faith, and authenticity. Website: www.briandoerksen.com About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Khalipa’s journey is one of discipline, brotherhood, and calling. Known worldwide as a CrossFit Games champion and founder of NC Fit, Jason has spent nearly two decades at the intersection of fitness and personal development. But behind the podiums and gyms lies a deeper mission: helping men become protectors, providers, and present fathers. In this conversation with host Teko Bailey, Jason opens up about the men’s community he’s been leading in a parking lot every weekend—workouts followed by coffee that have connected dozens of men who once felt isolated. He shares how physical training is more than exercise; it’s a tool to build confidence, fight back against unhealthy crutches, and reclaim purpose as fathers, husbands, and leaders. From his daughter’s battle with leukemia to his work with law enforcement, Jason highlights how adversity can be met with strength and presence. He also reflects on the role of rites of passage, the importance of taking ownership, and how faith and calling shape his next chapter. For men seeking brotherhood, clarity, and resilience, Jason’s climb reminds us that training hard isn’t just about the body—it’s about showing up for the people who matter most. Chapters 00:00 – The Isolation Men Face Today 01:30 – From Gym Sales to CrossFit Champion 03:20 – Protector & Provider: What It Really Means 04:45 – Playing with Your Kids, Not Watching from the Sidelines 06:00 – Supporting Law Enforcement Through Fitness 07:25 – Breaking Crutches: Alcohol, Porn, and Habits 08:45 – Training Hard as Therapy for Life’s Adversities 10:30 – Building Brotherhood Through Shared Struggle 12:00 – Raising Young Boys with Confidence & Respect 14:00 – Rites of Passage and Western Culture 16:00 – Early Success, Time Management & Family Balance 18:20 – Gratitude vs. Victimhood in Moving Forward 20:00 – Leadership and Taking Ownership 21:30 – The Train Hard App & Future Cohorts 23:30 – Faith, Calling, and Listening to God’s Direction 25:30 – Final Challenge: Go for a Walk Today About Jason Khalipa Jason Khalipa is a CrossFit Games champion, entrepreneur, and founder of NC Fit and Train Hard. With a career spanning competitive fitness, gym ownership, law enforcement training, and community leadership, Jason has dedicated his life to helping men reclaim strength, discipline, and connection. His mission: train hard to protect, provide, and show up fully as fathers, husbands, and leaders. Instagram: @jasonkhalipa Podcast: The Jason Khalipa Podcast Website: www.jasonkhalipa.com Website: Train Hard by Jason Khalipa About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K-Anthony’s journey is one of faith, family, and perseverance. Growing up in Trelawny, Jamaica, his early identity was rooted in athletics—on track to follow in the footsteps of Usain Bolt’s alma mater. But a near-death experience at age twelve shifted everything. Calling on God for the first time, K-Anthony discovered that life’s true purpose wasn’t about talent or achievement, but about surrender and character. What followed was a transformation: from aspiring agronomist to gospel artist, from struggling student to Juno Award-winning musician, from gifted athlete to a father intent on raising children with honesty, humility, and faith. Along the way, mentors, hard lessons, and even grief redirected his path toward music and ministry. In this conversation with host Teko Bailey, K-Anthony opens up about the challenges of the music industry, the importance of therapy and healing, and how fatherhood keeps him grounded. He reminds us that giftedness is not the purpose—it’s the vehicle—and that legacy is measured not in trophies but in character. For men balancing fatherhood, calling, and faith, K-Anthony’s climb reveals that God’s guidance often comes in detours that lead us exactly where we’re meant to be. Chapters 00:00 – Purpose vs. Giftedness 02:00 – Parenting and Apologizing to Your Kids 06:00 – A Near-Death Experience in Jamaica 09:30 – Losing Track & Finding Music 13:20 – Agriscience Dreams and a New Direction 17:45 – Learning the Business of Music 22:15 – Competition, Creativity & Perseverance 29:30 – Staying Grounded Through Family 33:30 – Encouragement for Fathers in Struggle 37:50 – Trusting God with All Your Heart 39:20 – New Music, Concerts & What’s Next About K-Anthony K-Anthony is a Juno Award-winning gospel artist whose music blends authenticity, resilience, and faith. Born in Trelawny, Jamaica, his story spans athletics, agriscience, and ministry, culminating in a career that uses music as a vehicle to point people to Christ. His latest single Fallen speaks to redemption in the midst of struggle. Instagram: ⁠@kanthonylive Website: ⁠kanthonylive.com About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Blaksker Strømberg’s story is one of sport, family, and transformation. Growing up in Denmark, he found his identity on the badminton court, where competition gave him confidence apart from his older brother’s shadow. But as life unfolded—through military service, teaching, and raising a family—Martin discovered that true leadership isn’t about always having the answer, but about listening and investing in people. His journey into coaching began on the sidelines of his son’s soccer games, where he realized that the most powerful coaching balances technical skill with emotional connection. Over time, he moved from assistant coach to head coach, responsible for youth teams in Denmark’s football federation, and became known for blending mentorship with care for both players and parents. In this conversation with host Teko Bailey, Martin shares how his wife Dorothe’ challenged him to grow as a man of faith, how vulnerability became strength, and how authentic listening reshaped his leadership. For men balancing fatherhood, calling, and faith, Martin’s climb reveals that legacy is built not in perfection, but in presence—being there, listening deeply, and walking the journey with others. Chapters 00:00 – Learning to Listen 04:30 – Identity Through Badminton 10:30 – Becoming a Coach 16:00 – Parenting & Sports 20:30 – Coaching the Whole Person 25:00 – Athletes & Identity Loss 28:00 – Family, Time & Priorities 32:00 – Faith and Transformation 36:00 – The Power of Listening 40:00 – Balancing Push & Rest 41:30 – Vulnerability & Fatherhood 43:30 – Finding Peace in Faith 46:00 – Leadership Lessons 50:00 – Closing Reflections About Martin Blaksker Strømberg Martin Blaksker Strømberg is a Danish coach, teacher, and mentor whose work blends sports, faith, and personal growth. With a background in badminton and years of experience coaching youth football, he is passionate about developing the whole person—not just the athlete—through authentic listening, community, and mentorship. IG: @m.blax About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chase Kauhane’s story is one of resilience, family, and purposeful creativity. Raised on Hawai‘i’s Big Island in a musical household of nine siblings, he grew up surrounded by kani kapila—family jam sessions and songwriting. But at age 14, when his father left, Chase and his brothers faced a defining trial: living in tents while learning construction skills to build their mother’s home on the slopes of Mauna Kea. That season forged endurance, brotherhood, and a deep dependence on God. Out of that hardship came music with meaning. Chase and his brother Carl eventually formed Olelo, a band that draws listeners in with its Hawaiian roots while carrying a message of culture, legacy, and hope. Their songs have found homes in films and shows on Netflix, but Chase emphasizes that music only has power when it carries purpose. In this conversation with host Teko Bailey, Chase shares how timing, patience, and faith—like farming or fishing on the islands—have guided him as a musician, husband, and father. From serving people first in the music industry, to giving back by rebuilding homes in Lahaina after the Maui fires, his story reveals that legacy isn’t about spotlight moments but about building people, ohana, and community. For men balancing faith, family, and calling, Chase’s journey offers clarity: put ohana first, keep business at arm’s length, create space for God to move, and trust His timing. Chapters 00:00 – Farmers, Fishermen & Patience 01:20 – The Birth of Olelo 03:02 – Growing Up by Kilauea 04:47 – A Family of Nine Musicians 05:31 – Writing Songs with Every Sibling 06:56 – Building Mom’s House on Mauna Kea 08:46 – Music with Purpose 10:43 – From Mentorship to Maui Homes 13:31 – Lessons in Timing & Patience 17:13 – Seasons, Rest & Social Media 19:41 – Songwriting as Farming 22:34 – Creating Space for God to Move 25:19 – Reframing Hard Seasons 27:44 – Ohana First, Always 31:18 – Relationships Make the Music World 32:53 – Following Chase & Olelo About Chase Kauhane On Spotify: Olelo - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lSBO5iwiuH2qFyJoF0KIi Website: https://chasekauhane.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/chase_kauhane/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OLELOmusic About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Anglin’s story is one of endurance, obedience, and deep faith. Born with a serious intestinal disease, he spent much of his youth in and out of hospitals—facing near-death experiences, multiple surgeries, and a seven-year period of chronic bowel obstructions. Yet through every trial, he discovered perseverance, hope, and an intimacy with God that shaped his calling. In this conversation with host Teko Bailey, Jacob shares how those early battles forged his faith, why success is really about obedience and sonship, and how moments of risk—leaving a secure career in California, stepping into foreign nations, and writing his first book End Time Company—opened the door for God to reveal his strategy and governance. From supernatural healing to navigating seasons of transition, Jacob’s journey highlights the courage required to obey God when the outcome is uncertain. For men wrestling with purpose, leadership, or calling, this episode offers clarity: faithfulness and obedience are the true measures of success. If you’re in a season of shaking, transition, or simply asking “what’s next?”, Jacob’s story will challenge you to trust God’s timing, surround yourself with the right brothers, and root your identity in sonship, not assignments. Chapters 00:00 – Prophetic Word & Intro 01:53 – From Illness to ICU Peace 06:18 – Perseverance, Joy, and Healing 10:44 – Nations, Calling, Governance 12:52 – Warfare Abroad & Testimony 17:24 – Leaving the Job: Faith & Timing 21:38 – Hearing God, Risk, Obedience 27:11 – Sonship Over Titles 31:43 – The Book: End Time Company 44:27 – Brotherhood, Mentors, Blessing About Jacob Anglin Book: End-Time Company YouTube: Jacob Anglin About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony didn’t plan to build a life around surrender. Early in marriage he made a countercultural choice—his wife would stay home—then walked straight into hardship: a father-in-law’s terminal diagnosis, his grandfather’s sudden death, and a long season of infertility. A chance visit to a church meeting in a movie theater opened the door to community and a deeper faith, but old patterns—control, image, the drive for money—followed him back to Miami. The result was shingles in his early 30s, a wake-up call that forced him to ask what God was actually asking of him. In this conversation with host Teko Bailey, Tony traces the long arc from self-reliance to submission: leaving a lucrative real-estate lane, returning to the Carolinas, taking a corporate detour, and finally answering an unexpected vocational call—roofing—where he discovered “marketplace ministry” and the freedom to put God, marriage, and fatherhood in their right order. Along the way he found brotherhood through F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, Faith), re-framed money as a tool rather than a master, and learned to design a family-first life without letting fear drive. If you’re a husband, father, or builder carrying quiet stress, this episode offers clear, tested practices: work on yourself more than the business, prioritize the household before the hustle, and trade control for daily submission—so your faith, marriage, and work can finally flow in the same direction. Chapters 00:00 – Home Over Hustle 01:56 – From Crisis to Community 03:56 – Control, Image & Shingles 06:22 – Wrestling with Calling 10:57 – Infertility to Miracle 19:26 – Money, Identity & Surrender 23:50 – Leaving “Egypt” & Roofing Call 28:28 – Business Peace & Brotherhood 33:09 – Family-First Frameworks 39:05 – Order the Home, Lead with Love About Tony Garay LinkedIn: Tony Garay About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David didn’t set out to become a draftsman. For more than a decade he built custom cabinetry, prizing precision and client satisfaction. Then interest rates spiked, the phone stopped ringing, and he faced a hard pivot—first into commercial sales, then into drafting and building design. What he discovered along the way: the strengths that made him excellent in custom work (detail obsession, perfectionism) could become liabilities when the job required speed, trade-offs, and submission to new authority. In this candid conversation with host Teko Bailey, David traces a deeper journey beneath the career shift: learning to value presence over accolades, stewardship over status, and quiet obedience over external affirmation. He shares a defining season from his late teens—months of spiritual dryness where he chose to keep praying and reading Scripture with no feelings at all—and how those “deposits in the bank” sustained him years later when his wife passed away. If you’re a husband, father, or leader navigating career pressure, identity, and faith, this episode offers clear, hard-won principles for staying present at home, resisting the lure of affirmation at work, and building a reservoir that can carry you through crisis. Chapters 00:00 – Family First, Not Income 01:27 – Meet David: Carpenter to Designer 03:03 – Market Crash & Career Pivot 04:24 – When Detail Becomes Drag 06:26 – Learning Under Authority 15:49 – Fatherhood Lessons from Home 24:29 – Parenting: Don’t Major on Minors 27:03 – Dry Faith: Keep the Basics 39:36 – Success Reframed: Stewardship 43:10 – Choosing Presence Over Pay 48:15 – Not Asking “Why” in Grief 52:34 – Deposits in the Spiritual Bank 1:01:05 – Guard Your Heart & Mind 1:05:51 – A Prayer for the Journey About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Plumb never set out to live a double life—but for decades, he walked the line between international business and humanitarian ministry. A former telecom director, CEO, global strategist, and medical missions leader, Ralph has traveled to the most remote corners of the world with one purpose: to serve. But behind his expansive resume is a story marked by grief, humility, and deep spiritual refinement. From the devastating loss of a child to betrayal in marriage, Ralph's defining moments didn’t happen in boardrooms—they happened on hospital floors, mountain tops, and even the 108th floor of the Eiffel Tower. In this honest and vulnerable conversation with host Teko Bailey, Ralph unpacks the weight of calling, how redemptive entrepreneurship became his legacy, and why spiritual surrender—not success—is the real secret to enduring leadership. He also shares wisdom for men navigating marriage, business, and identity under pressure. This is not just a conversation about leadership. It’s a masterclass in resilience, rooted in faith, forged through fire, and lived with intentionality. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Spiritual formation through suffering ✅ The tension between career ambition and calling ✅ Redemptive entrepreneurship and empowering others ✅ Grief, loss, and rebuilding identity after setbacks ✅ The role of intentional solitude in hearing God ✅ Living on mission without building dependence ✅ Forgiveness as freedom ✅ The power of legacy beyond wealth 🕰️ Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – Faith and Responsibility 01:00 – Life-Altering Diagnosis 05:05 – Mercy Across Cultures 07:10 – Redemptive Entrepreneurship 08:51 – Resilience in Prison 16:29 – Crisis and Redemption 19:31 – Presence and Forgiveness 22:16 – Silence and Listening 26:25 – Trustful Surrender 30:21 – Legacy and Perseverance About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing: Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loren Remillard never set out to be popular. A longtime civic leader and president and CEO of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, he has learned that chasing approval—especially in an age obsessed with likes—undercuts clarity, integrity, and impact. What endures, he argues, is character: the daily discipline of doing the right thing, owning mistakes, and earning respect. Rooted in a 27-year marriage, years of camping and cottage weekends, and a commitment to raise children with a steady moral compass, Loren’s story centers on people over trophies and legacy over image. In this candid conversation with host Teko Bailey, Loren traces the influences that shaped him—from resilient parents and a pioneering mother in business, to a school culture that demanded excellence and service. He opens up about being unemployed right before his wedding and how his wife’s unwavering respect reframed his sense of worth. He explains why he left a comfortable federal role to be more present for his young family, and later returned to the chamber to stretch and grow. Along the way, he shares hard-won frameworks: the “one thing” focus from City Slickers, a whitewater-rafting picture of when to paddle versus when to ride the current, and the difference between reputation (others’ perceptions) and character (who you are when you face the mirror). Whether you’re navigating leadership scrutiny, wrestling with career tradeoffs, or trying to parent with presence in a digital world, this episode offers practical wisdom and grounded encouragement to run your own race—and to be respected by the right people, starting at home. Major Themes & Concepts • Respect over like: why popularity is a poor compass for leaders • Character vs. reputation: what you can control and what you can’t • Shaping moral compasses through time, presence, and the outdoors • Career pivots for the right reasons: comfort as a silent risk • Focus and mindfulness: choosing “the one thing” that matters now • Resilience and gratitude: acknowledging luck while taking responsibility • Education, service, and leaving fingerprints that last • Handling criticism in public roles: clarity, transparency, and humility • Practical parenting: channeling competitiveness into healthy goals • Faith-inflected principles: purpose, legacy, and finishing the race well Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – Navigating emotional well-being and the trap of chasing likes 01:58 – camping, cottages, and time over screens 04:26 – Building a moral compass that outlives titles 06:37 – Mark 8:36, City Slickers, and simple truths 09:24 – The “one thing”: focus, presence, and cutting through the noise 11:42 – Parents, education, and service-minded roots 18:21 – “Blessed to be a blessing”: creating value beyond yourself 21:09 – Worth beyond reputation: unemployment, marriage, and identity 23:54 – Choosing family and career wisely: leaving comfort to be present 27:43 – Character over reputation: leading amid critics and noise 30:56 – Raising healthy boys and avoiding CEO pitfalls 33:22 – Respect vs. like: a leadership stance for hard decisions 38:18 – A new chapter: run your race, keep the faith, and leave a legacy About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas never imagined that success could feel like suffocation. On paper, he had it all—a promising engineering career, a proud family, a stable relationship, and a solid paycheck. But inside, he was quietly crumbling. The more he tried to become the man others admired, the further he drifted from the man he actually was. In this powerful and reflective episode of The Climb, host Teko Bailey sits down with Lucas Almeida, a Brazilian-born marketer, new father, and follower of Christ, to unpack the cost of pretending—and the freedom of choosing authenticity. Lucas opens up about the invisible pressure to conform, the internal conflict that almost broke him, and the spiritual turning point that called him back to himself. From hidden isolation to honest community, from expectation to identity, Lucas’s story is a raw and relatable look at what it means to shed the mask and finally breathe. If you've ever found yourself in a life that looks good but feels wrong, this conversation is your reminder: you don’t have to stay there. You can climb out, and come home to yourself. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Authenticity vs. performance in work and relationships ✅ Identity, faith, and finding yourself again ✅ Breaking free from societal and familial expectations ✅ Men’s mental health and the trap of isolation ✅ Friendship, mentorship, and trusted counsel ✅ Fatherhood, legacy, and showing up with humility ✅ Letting go of the image to live in truth 🕰️ Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – Introduction: The pressure to perform and please 01:21 – Meet Lucas: Brazil, engineering, and fatherhood 02:50 – Early career and shaping yourself to fit in 05:00 – The invisible trap: everything around you says "stay" 07:34 – The tension of being different but not too different 08:48 – Finding refuge in faith, scripture, and real friends 09:22 – A sister’s wake-up call: “You’re fading” 10:34 – The identity battle: thrive outside, die inside 13:02 – When every answer feels like a lie 14:44 – The cost of conformity, and the courage to change 19:14 – The turning point: a coffee shop and a future self 21:48 – Key lessons: community, counsel, and asking for help 23:46 – The myth of healing alone—and why it hurts men 25:28 – No pride in being broken: seek the stitch, not the scar 27:52 – Becoming a father: legacy, purpose, and God's choice 31:42 – Final wisdom: You don’t need to be perfect—just present 34:19 – Letting Christ live in you: the real path to change About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob never imagined that rock bottom would become the foundation for the life he was always meant to build. Newly married and full of plans, Rob was managing properties for top developers—until the 2009 crash pulled the rug out from under him. Laid off, broke, and forced to move back in with his parents, Rob found himself facing a painful question: Now what? In this honest and hopeful conversation with host Teko Bailey, Rob shares how losing everything sparked a total reinvention—from mindset to career to faith. Through long runs, early podcasts, library books, and deep spiritual reflection, Rob rebuilt not only his confidence, but a life rooted in leadership, purpose, and family. Now a successful real estate broker, husband, and father, Rob reflects on what it takes to grow when everything falls apart. If you're navigating uncertainty, questioning your next move, or searching for meaning beyond the hustle, this episode is your reminder: rock bottom isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of the climb. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Reinventing yourself after failure ✅ Marriage, fatherhood, and showing up with intention ✅ Building confidence through habits and discipline ✅ The power of mindset, mentorship, and asking questions ✅ Learning to pivot when the plan falls apart ✅ Faith, prayer, and trusting God through uncertainty ✅ Leading with ownership—even before you’re the boss 🕰️ Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – Losing the job, the house, and hope 01:46 – Meet Rob: Cuban roots, new marriage, new struggle 04:03 – The crash of 2009: moving home and hitting bottom 06:54 – Library cards, podcasts, and running toward growth 09:25 – From employee to owner mindset: stepping into leadership 13:48 – The spiritual rebuild: prayer, presence, and daily action 17:50 – Calculated risks, conservative fears, and breaking the ceiling 21:32 – Family first: redefining ambition with fatherhood in mind 25:14 – Men, burnout, and the trap of distraction 27:42 – Creating momentum when you feel stuck 29:38 – Final encouragement: your next chapter is possible About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean never imagined that burnout would become the gateway to a whole new identity. A high-performing mechanical engineer working in tech startups, Dean had built a life around achievement, perfectionism, and hustle. But when overwork strained his marriage, robbed him of time with his kids, and left him emotionally and spiritually bankrupt, he realized something had to break—and it couldn’t just be his schedule. In this raw and reflective conversation with host Teko Bailey, Dean shares how hitting a wall at work led to a year-long journey of spiritual reckoning, soul searching, and rediscovering faith. From measuring life by net worth to redefining success through a biblical worldview, Dean opens up about fatherhood, marriage, vulnerability, and what it really means to live with peace and purpose. Whether you're grinding through a demanding season, rethinking what matters, or feeling spiritually adrift, this episode offers a lifeline—and an invitation to climb differently. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Burnout and the limits of hustle culture ✅ Marriage, fatherhood, and emotional presence ✅ Redefining success through a biblical lens ✅ From anxiety to peace: the impact of worldview ✅ Faith as a foundation for emotional resilience ✅ How perfectionism masks deeper fears ✅ Choosing surrender over control in life and work 🕰️ Chapter Breakdown 00:00 – Perfectionism, anxiety, and the pressure to perform 01:01 – Introducing Dean: engineer, husband, father in crisis 06:19 – A mentor’s lunch that changed the success metric 09:58 – Strained marriage, missed moments with the kids 13:02 – Internal battles: stubbornness, guilt, and burnout 16:00 – The emotional unraveling: tears, shame, and solitude 19:08 – Turning point: rediscovering faith and peace 22:32 – Worldview changes everything: how Dean rebuilt 26:33 – Key takeaways: identity, presence, and new values 30:59 – A new chapter: child of God, husband, father, free About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis G. Lindsay never imagined that surrendering titles would lead to finding his truest identity. A seasoned apostle and former pastor of 20+ years, Dennis had spent his life leading churches and ministries—but it wasn’t until he laid down the mantle of leadership that he stepped fully into his role as a son. In this powerful and transparent conversation with host Teko Bailey, Dennis opens up about childhood abandonment, blind spots in faith, and the deep healing that comes from intimacy with God. Together, they explore how men can move beyond performance-driven living, how wounds from absent or unhealed fathers shape adult identity, and why cultivating family—like tending a garden—requires intentional, daily love. Whether you’re a leader, a father, or simply someone trying to reconcile past pain with present purpose, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and a roadmap for transformation. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Healing the father wound through spiritual identity ✅ Cultivating family with intention, honor, and grace ✅ Blame vs. truth: The enemy’s tactics in relationships ✅ Leadership rooted in sonship, not performance ✅ The power of conversation in emotional healing ✅ Redefining masculinity: from hunter to cultivator ✅ How to walk in favor through marriage and fatherhood 🕰️ Chapter Breakdown (10 Segments) 00:00 – The enemy’s deception: Why people aren’t the problem 01:22 – Introduction: From senior pastor to spiritual coach 02:21 – Identity crisis: The call from preacher to son 04:38 – Blind spots: What keeps gifted men stuck 09:29 – Father wounds and facts vs. truth 17:48 – Deliverance through conversation and compassion 22:35 – The role of coaching, brotherhood, and safe community 30:28 – What it means to be a hunter tempered by the Spirit 39:24 – Marriage and parenting: Cultivation, not control 46:24 – Investing in maturity: Growth is your responsibility About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Konrad never expected a simple move for medical school would upend his world. An introverted first-year student, he built walls of self-protection to shield against loneliness and rejection. When his only campus community collapsed, Konrad faced a choice: stay trapped in isolation or step into an unexpected leadership role. Pushed beyond comfort, he discovered hidden strengths, forged authentic friendships, and found a deeper calling in serving others. In this faith-rooted conversation, Konrad and host Teko Bailey unpack how responsibility can shatter self-doubt, how mentorship and prayer nurture growth, and why true courage often begins with small acts of obedience. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Embracing discomfort to unlock potential ✅ Responsibility as the foundation of manhood ✅ Introversion’s unique gifts in leadership ✅ Faith’s role in transforming identity ✅ The ripple effect of mentorship ✅ Replacing negative self-talk with truth ✅ Serving others to find lasting purpose 🕰️ Chapter Breakdown (10 Segments) 00:00 – Breaking the wall: Why comfort is a barrier 02:23 – Heidelberg beginnings: Isolation in a new city 05:04 – The loneliness loop: Low self-esteem and doubt 08:23 – A friend’s invitation: First taste of community 10:10 – Forced to lead: When the group fell apart 12:31 – Discovering joy: Serving others as a gift 15:20 – Surprising connection: “The popular student” story 20:26 – Men and emotions: Bridging work and relationships 23:24 – Doctor’s perspective: Listening to body and heart 26:57 – Living responsibility: Small steps to big purpose About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan St. Cyr didn’t see it coming. A successful music producer, husband, and soon-to-be father—he was on the edge of something big. Then his body shut down. For years, no doctor could explain why. He was in and out of emergency rooms, battling exhaustion, brain fog, and panic. His life began to fracture under the weight of the unknown. In this raw, faith-filled episode of The Climb, Evan joins host Teko Bailey to share what it meant to lose control—and what it taught him about fatherhood, faith, suffering, and joy. From a diagnosis of Lyme disease and mold toxicity to learning how to pray again, Evan opens up about how pain became the path to clarity, and how fatherhood—especially the kind that shows up to play—became his greatest calling. Now deep in the work of writing Journey of a Lifetime, an album that tells the story of wandering and return, Evan reminds us that the soul heals before the body—and sometimes, the suffering is the beginning of our transformation. This episode is not just about sickness. It’s about learning to trust God when your intellect fails, when your plans collapse, and when your only prayer is for clarity. It's about rewiring your mind, reordering your priorities, and remembering that presence—not perfection—is what your children need most. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Faith in the furnace: when illness leads to awakening ✅ Lyme, mold, and the hidden illnesses that hijack identity ✅ Prayer, clarity, and the nervous system reset ✅ Why joy is a decision, not a feeling ✅ Fatherhood as presence, not perfection ✅ Breaking generational cycles through love and time ✅ DNRS, neuroplasticity, and the power of rewiring the brain ✅ Gratitude with direction: being thankful to someone ✅ Music as ministry: healing through sound and story ✅ The playground of purpose: doing it for the one 🕰️ Chapter Breakdown (10 Segments) 00:00 – Starting with God: Prayer, clarity, and mental reset 01:27 – Meet Evan: Music, marriage, and a call to faith 03:07 – Burnout and illness: When passion becomes poison 04:15 – The long road to diagnosis: Lyme, mold, and confusion 05:46 – Faith forged in suffering: How pain revealed deeper truth 08:48 – Rewiring the mind: DNRS, prayer, and the power of gratitude 13:06 – Fatherhood as healing: Breaking cycles and showing up 18:02 – Music with meaning: Writing Journey of a Lifetime 26:34 – “The Quest in Question”: Searching for truth through song 42:50 – Breaking generational chains, and a prayer for men About Teko Bailey Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention. Instagram: ⁠⁠@IamTekoBailey⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠tekobailey.com⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and MarketingBy Massif Studio & Production and The Tallawah Group Massif Studio & Production Website: ⁠⁠massifsp.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group Website: ⁠⁠tallawahworldwide.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠The Tallawah Group⁠⁠ Sponsorship Inquiries: ⁠⁠hello@MassifKroo.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices