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Robert Raymond Riopel is an international bestselling author, app designer, entrepreneur, and trainer who has spent the past 18+ years traveling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today. With his high energy and heartfelt style, Robert draws on his journey from humble beginnings to financial freedom at the age of 32, to inspire individuals into tapping into their greatness. Realizing that he is not the only person that struggles, Robert’s “Clues” open individuals up to the possibilities that lie within them and that is why he is a highly sought after presenter. Listen in as Robert and I break down the myth of overnight success and how to take those first few baby steps towards where you want to go. He also explains how to uncover those "Clues" that lead you to where you need to go next. Head over to www.robertriopel.com to get a FREE copy of Robert's bestselling book, Success Left A Clue. Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

Wendy Cunningham was an atheist gone devout warrior for Christ. She believes it’s important to evaluate where our beliefs about God come from as we consider where we might be mistaken. What If You're Wrong is Wendy’s first solo book project—she coauthored Success Through Failing—but she's been a writer for as long as she can remember. Her blog, www.gainingmyperspective.com and her podcast by the same name, satisfy her desire to inspire, empower, make people laugh, and share truth boldly. Aside from writing and podcasting, Wendy is an entrepreneur, a wife, and a homeschool mom of three. When they’re not traveling, they’re homesteading on 84 acres in Middle Tennessee. Listen in as Wendy and I discuss the unique challenges of proclaiming God's Word in a post-COVID world. We also talk about the vital role of motherhood as well as how husbands and fathers can become the "Joseph" in their family's lives. Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach, founder of the Living Fearless coaching programs, and host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. His decades of experience with overcoming failures, setbacks, and struggles, fuels his clients to overcome their own self-doubt. With his personal journey through overcoming childhood trauma, dyslexia and loss of loved ones, Mike is determined to set the example to not allow excuses to derail you. His podcast, Living Fearless Today, focuses on helping men overcome fear, anxiety and depression by highlighting success stories of those who have lived through it. His insights, methods, and stories of building Post Traumatic Growth have been featured on various podcasts, including Hanging Onto Hope, Extreme Health, Own Your Life Own Your Career and Think Unbroken. From the keys to breaking the cycle of generational trauma to leaving behind victim mentality, Mike and I go deep into some of the most pressing issues that too many people, especially men, face today. Learn more about Mike at: https://www.hicoachmike.com/ Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

Brent Dowlen is a husband, the father of two girls, and the host of The Fallible Man Podcast, a show for all things Man, Husband and Father. He is a preacher's kid and a former youth minister who has dedicated a large portion of his life to working with teens in some capacity. Over the years, Brent has seen a growing need for positive male role models as the idea of masculinity and the value of men has been skewed. Brent started The Fallible Man because he and his wife have seen the need to affect men in a positive way. Their goal is to encourage, inspire, empower, support, and motivate men to take charge of their life by choosing to improve themselves for themselves. Listen in as Brent and I dive deep into our belief that, if more men today embraced their masculine nature and purpose, the world would literally transform for the better. Learn more about Brent and The Fallible Man at: https://www.thefallibleman.com/ Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

I had a great time on Chris Williams's podcast, The World According to Chris. We talk brand storytelling, being busy versus being productive, the power of mentorship, and how to fully live a life of faith, family, and freedom. Check out "The World According to Chris" at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-world-according-to-chris/id1224976288 Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

Chris Williams is an entrepreneur, husband, father to two boys, and a humble servant of God. I recently had the opportunity to appear as a guest on Chris's show, The World According to Chris: a podcast for struggling entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, network marketers, and small business owners. We talk about the usual fare—faith, family, and freedom—with an emphasis on Chris's role as the man of his household. At one point, I ask him, "What would the world look like if fatherlessness wasn't a thing anymore?" He had a very interesting take on this issue, among many other important issues of the day. Check out "The World According to Chris" at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-world-according-to-chris/id1224976288 Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

I recently had the opportunity to appear on the Glass Half Full podcast hosted by the amazing Chris Levens. Because I thought we had an engaging and insightful conversation, I decided to share the episode here on the show. Listen in as Chris and I discuss a whole host of topics, from overcoming victim mentality, to the importance of standing up for your values, to why every parent should consider homeschooling their kids in these weird times. Check out "Glass Half Full" with host Chris Levens at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glass-half-full/id1581627023 Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

To celebrate the release of our 30th episode, let's reflect on what it means to be a "sovereign human being" as defined by our first five guests on the podcast: 1. Ian Nadela (https://youtu.be/HC0sRzeAZnk) 2. Ryan Fernandez (https://youtu.be/qWIhc5TwkNU) 3. Ariel Driz (https://youtu.be/yu6AjyisTeU) 4. Mike Wilson (https://youtu.be/U4ydg0cyp_4) 5. Anthony Pierre (https://youtu.be/oZnhG-bmpUw) Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

"It's part of human nature to feel more comfort in constrained solidarity than in solitary freedom." Dr. Julie Ponesse has a PhD in Philosophy (Western, 2008) with areas of specialization in ethics and ancient philosophy. She has a Masters in Philosophy with Collaborative Specialization in Bioethics from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Ethics from the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. Dr. Ponesse has published in the areas of ancient philosophy, ethical theory, and applied ethics, and has taught at universities in Canada and the US for 20 years. In the fall of 2021, Dr. Ponesse saw her academic career of 20 years fall apart after she refused to comply with a Canadian university's COVID vaccine mandate. In response, Dr. Ponesse recorded a special video directed to her first-year ethics students. That video went viral. Since the release of that video, Dr. Ponesse has joined The Democracy Fund as the Pandemic Ethics Scholar focussing on educating the public on civil liberties. In December 2021, Dr. Ponesse released a book, published by The Democracy fund, titled My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates. This is her account of the battle and its aftermath, written with passion and intelligence. But Dr. Ponesse's story travels beyond the personal and examines the ethical and philosophical dimensions of our pandemic response. If there is anyone out there who feels alone in the struggle to preserve personal choice and freedom, this book offers some very human advice on how to move forward and makes it clear that your voice deserves to be heard. You can learn more about the book and order your very own copy at MyChoiceBook.ca. Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead-by-example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster & TEDx speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach. Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. Listen in as Dai talks about our amazing ability as human beings to bounce FORWARD from adversity and transform for the better. He also shares how he lives out faith, family, and freedom in his own life. Dai explains "why vulnerability is a human thing"—the same topic he speaks at length about in his famous TED Talk, and his take on what it means to be a man. Finally, Dai encourages us not to buy into the culture of fear that we're being constantly exposed to today. Connect with Dai at www.daimanuel.com. Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

Allen C. Paul is the founder of God and Gigs, a community of artists and musicians supporting each other in faith, family, and career, and co-host of The God and Gigs Show podcast. He provides creative career coaching to artists and creative freelancers who want to grow their careers in a holistic and values-driven manner. Listen in as Allen encourages Christian artists and entrepreneurs who are currently navigating an increasingly secular world. He also gives his thoughts on fatherhood and explains why he decided to homeschool his three kids. Join Allen's all-in-one creative mentorship community at www.godandgigs.com/freetrial. Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!

Elliott Haverlack is an ordinary guy who's led an extraordinary life. He worked his way from the factory floor to a Fortune 500 company boardroom, then walked away. He led a struggling family-owned business to global recognition, then walked away. His first book, Unbundle It, supported the mission of his consulting business dedicated to helping people and companies thrive. In his latest book, From Fear to Fulfillment: A Fight for Faith, Family, and Freedom, Elliott shares his inspiring journey and words of wisdom. All proceeds from the sales of From Fear to Fulfillment will be donated to charity. Listen in as Elliott dissects the all-important terms "faith", "family", and "freedom", and gives his thoughts on American exceptionalism and the enduring reality of the American Dream... and what the rest of the world can learn from America's example. Got a question? Episode topic ideas? Just wanna say hi? Record your inquiry at www.speakpipe.com/sovereign and be featured a future episode!