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The Best Life Possible
Send us Fan Mail From an early age, we have a natural desire to choose our own path and do things our own way. But what happens when the road we choose leaves…
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The Excellence Equation
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Greg and Brian welcome Ted Merrell to discuss the true meaning of excellence—doing the best you can with what…
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Notice, Served!
Send us Fan Mail What if something as simple as noticing someone could make a lasting impact? On this episode of Solid Start, Greg and Brian welcome special…
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Your Field of Vision
Send us Fan Mail What is it like to work with you, live with you, or simply be around you? This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian challenge us to take an…
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Please Put On A Towel
Send us Fan Mail What if serving others isn’t about being noticed, but about noticing who needs to be served? This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian discuss…
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Hurting in Plain Sight
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the people around us are carrying hurts we can’t see. In this episode of Solid Start, Greg and Brian look at Jesus’ example in Luke…
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Right Here, Right Now
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be called to serve? In this episode of Solid Start, Greg and Brian look at Luke 10:1–9 and discuss how serving God…
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Where Is God When It Hurts?
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian wrestle with one of life’s hardest questions. When devastating floods take lives, when we lose…
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It's Who We Are
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Brian and Marcus look ahead at the exciting growth and changes on the horizon for Merrell Bros. Growth can bring…
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The 3 Keys To Marriage
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Solid Start, Greg and Brian discuss the “3 Keys” of a Great Marriage: Control, Consideration, and Commitment. This…
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Why We Go!
Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian are joined by Cisco Gonzales, Director of Integration, to talk about the annual Merrell Bros. mission trip to Jamaica coming in…
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Taking The First Step
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian are joined by AJ Edwards from the local YMCA to discuss why caring for our mental and physical health…
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The Strength Found in Weakness
Send us Fan Mail We all have weaknesses. But what if those weaknesses are where God's power shines the brightest? This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian dive…
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Built On Values
Send us Fan Mail Every great organization is built one faithful step at a time. This week on Solid Start, Brian and Greg explore how the core values…
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Leading Like Jesus: Relationships Before Position
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Greg Reed is joined by guest co-host Marcus Misinec and new Merrell Bros. Project Manager Olivia Forrey for a…
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The Night I Finally Listened
Send us Fan Mail What happens when God keeps calling and you keep putting Him off? This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian are joined by Jacob Elliott as he…
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If God Is Real, Why Doesn't He Speak?
Send us Fan Mail If we believe we were created by an intelligent Designer, wouldn't it make sense that He would want to communicate with us? This week on Solid…
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Matters Of The Heart
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Brian and Greg discuss what the incredible design of the human heart reveals about our Creator. Though only the size…
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God Doesn't Call The Qualified, He Qualifies The Called
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian are once again joined by Marcus Misinec for an encouraging conversation about feeling unqualified to…
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Camp: A Life Changer
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian are joined by Family Pastor Roy Lanten to talk about one of the most impactful experiences in a…
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Designed With Purpose
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian dive into the incredible reality of design and purpose. From the buildings we enter to the technology…
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Answer: It's Not SNICKERS
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Solid Start, Brian joins Greg to explore one of life’s deepest questions: What will finally satisfy you? Together…
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Shaped by Experience
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Solid Start, Greg Reid sits down with Jake “Goody” Goodman for an honest conversation about how life’s…
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Finding Purpose in Life's Experiences
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how life’s experiences, both challenging and uplifting, can shape our faith and purpose. Greg is joined by a…
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Understanding Personality
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Greg Reed and Marcus Misinec explore the role of personality within the “SHAPE” framework, emphasizing how…
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Fresh Air in a Polluted World
Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian are joined by Merrell Bros. driver Travis Bline for a down-to-earth conversation on choosing a positive attitude in everyday…
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On The Right Track
Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg sit down with Ron Dennis, Fabrications Director at Merrell Bros., to explore what it means to find true purpose in your work…
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Lord GAVE Me Strength
Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg sit down with Matt Hayden, Logistics Manager at Merrell Bros., to talk about what it really looks like to use the strengths God…
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Don't Miss The King
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Greg and Brian sit down with special guest Reece Renie to talk about what it truly means to “take off our crowns”…
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Grace at the Bottom of a Sludge Tank
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian sit down with Michael Gatliff, Automation Engineer at Merrell Bros., for a powerful and personal…
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After Waiting 30 Years, The Light Turned Green
Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian are joined by Edwin Ruiz for a powerful and deeply moving conversation. Edwin shares his incredible journey to the United…
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Only A Matter Of Time
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian welcome Candice Collins to discuss the challenge and blessing of trusting God’s timing. When life…
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Wired for a Purpose
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of Solid Start, Brian and Greg sit down with Travis Ray, electrician at Merrell Bros., to hear his powerful testimony…
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"I Shot You 17 Times!"
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Brian is joined by Holly Worland for a powerful conversation about how life can often feel like a battlefield. Holly…
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Attitude of Gratitude
Send us Fan Mail What if serving others wasn’t a chore—but a joy? Greg and Brian connect John 13 to everyday gratitude and the power of saying “My pleasure.”…
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There’s Something About That Name
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, Greg and Brian talk about what it means to call on the name of the Lord and why it matters. We all experience tough…
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Out On A Limb
Send us Fan Mail Being out on a limb is that place in life where you feel exposed, unsure, and just hoping someone sees you. In this episode, Greg and Brian…
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Clocking In & Checking Out
Send us Fan Mail It’s easy to clock in and check out—but Jesus calls us to something deeper. In this episode of Solid Start, we look at the Good Shepherd and…
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Faith That Stops
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Greg and Brian unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan and challenge a question we often ask ourselves: “If I…
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Stop! Contemplate and Listen
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Greg and Brian are joined by Terry Merrell as they unpack James 1:19 and discuss how being quick to listen can…
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A Strong Foundation for a New Year
Send us Fan Mail Merrell Bros. CEO Dustin Smith joins Greg and Brian to kick off a new year of Solid Start by reflecting on the Christ-centered foundation of…
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Dick Van Dyke and the Search For Eternity
Send us Fan Mail Podcast host and life coach Greg Reid sits down with special guest, Matt Droll, to explore one of humanity’s oldest questions...what happens…
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The Night Hope Arrived
Send us Fan Mail In this special Christmas episode, Brian and Greg reflect on the greatest gift ever given—God sending His Son, Jesus, into the world. They…
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Off The Hook
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Greg and Brian explore the third of five gifts God offers us—forgiveness. They discuss why forgiving others…
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Beyond Belief
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Brian and Greg sit down with guest Jean Merrell to explore the gift of faith—believing in Jesus and trusting…
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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Power
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Brian and Greg sit down to discuss the often misunderstood yet deeply powerful gift of the Holy Spirit…
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When Only One Returned
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Solid Start, Brian, Greg, and Marcus discuss the true meaning of gratitude and the importance of acknowledging and thanking…
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Plan A, B, C… God Went with Z
Send us Fan Mail Greg and Brian guide you through a meaningful look at James 4:13–14, reminding us that our lives are like a morning fog, and tomorrow is never…
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Going Where God Leads — Jamaica and Beyond with Ted & Jean Merrell
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, we welcome Ted and Jean Merrell — a couple whose lives reflect what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Ted…
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Game On: The Power of the Ascension
Send us Fan Mail Brian and Greg dive into Jesus’ ascension and what it means for us today. The ascension wasn’t the end of Jesus’ ministry—it was the kickoff…
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From Darkness to Light: Bishop Mc'Omwanda’s Journey
Send us Fan Mail We’re honored to welcome Bishop Georg Mc'Omwanda to the podcast as he recounts his extraordinary journey of healing and renewal. Hear how God…
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FOCUS
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we wrap up our conversation on the leadership principles behind the word FOCUS — standing for Faithful, Obedient, Courageous…
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The Day Doubt Died
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a down-to-earth look at Thomas — the disciple who doubted Jesus’ resurrection — and what his story says to us today…
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How Do I Get To Heaven? - with Terry Merrell
Send us Fan Mail This week on Solid Start, we’re bringing you something special — a message from Terry Merrell to the Merrell Bros. family about faith, hope…
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"It was a GREAT day!"
Send us Fan Mail Jesus showed us the power of serving rather than seeking to be served. Imagine how different life could feel if we embraced that same posture…
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Chasing Rabbits
Send us Fan Mail When temptation knocks, Jesus shows us the way out. In this episode, we unpack Matthew 4:1–11 and watch how Jesus counters every lie with “It…
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It's Not 'Humanly' Possible To Score 100
Send us Fan Mail On a scale of 1 - 100, if you took your last breath today, how certain are you that you would go to heaven? That's a tough question, but one…
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I Spilled My Coffee
Send us Fan Mail When life throws bumps our way, what spills out of your cup? Anger? Frustration? Fear? Join Greg and Brian for today's conversation as they…
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Courage In The Face Of A Giant
Send us Fan Mail Join the conversation as Greg, Brian & Marcus discuss how David's courage was rooted in his faith and belief that God was on his side…
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We're Not Worthy... We're Not Worthy
Send us Fan Mail God uses those who feel the least. Join Greg & Brian as they discuss the biblical idea that God often uses people the world considers weak…