Back to blog What does it mean that politics is generally downstream from culture? What exactly is “equality of opportunity” or “economies of scale” and why should we care? This week philanthropist and consultant, Katherine Haley, dialogues about these important subjects and why they should matter to each of us. To learn more from Katherine, […]
The Invitations in our Inspirations
Back to blog We scroll through social media to get inspired, listen to podcasts to get motivated, and read blogs in hopes to better our lives. Yet, how often do we follow through with these inspirations? What if you start paying attention to the things that inspire you, find a common theme, and use it […]
Taking Preventative Measures
Back to blog The No Grey Areas podcast is all about living on purpose for a purpose. With the movie, book, podcasts, and partnerships, it’s our hope to make a generational impact. In this episode, Matthew Hayden shares our plan to utilize the “Big Screen” as a catalyst to reach a million-plus students with a […]
Loving Someone Who Betrayed You
Back to blog Addictions and betrayal often go hand in hand; however, healing and restoration are possible. Listen, as Jae Harrel shares her powerful journey of being restored, rebuilt, and renewed. […]
I Identify As…
Back to blog Where is your identity rooted? It’s a critical question to answer as nearly every issue we deal with goes back to our identity. In this week’s episode, Joshua Harrel shares his own struggles with identity issues and why our own opinions of identity are often unreliable and inconsistent. […]
EXCLUSIVE EPISODE with Chris Hilken
Back to blog Sometimes the cameras don’t stop rolling. This behind-the-scenes episode is a continuation of Chris Hilken and Pat’s conversation on grief. Before you do, make sure you’ve listened to episodes 35 and 36. […]
Helping Those Who Are Hurting
Back to blog How do we help those who are in the “dark night of the soul”? What do I say? What do I not say? What if I say or do the wrong thing? These are common questions as we walk with those lamenting. This week, Chris Hilken returns for part 2, sharing his […]
Grief and Suffering
Back to blog Patrick McCalla Scott Peck’s book The Road Less Traveled spent more time on the New York Times best-selling list than nearly any other. Perhaps because it starts with the simple phrase “life is difficult” Listen to episode 35, the first of two episodes with Chris Hilken, as he shares about his family’s […]
Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Back to blog Scott Peck, in his book “The Road Less Traveled”, began with the simple but profound phrase, “life is difficult”. What adds to these challenging times is the confusion around the question, “WHY?” Why is this happening? Why now? Why me? In the first of two episodes, Chris Hilken transparently shares about his […]
How to Become Your Own Boss
Back to blog How can I do things better? How do I become my own boss? What is the entrepreneur mindset? These are questions innovators live daily. Learn from entrepreneur, Joe Gagliano, the “cliffs” he’s jumped from and the impact that’s had in his life. […]
Generous Living
Back to blog Patrick McCalla People tend to have a lot of things to say about the person in the casket or urn at the funeral. However, as time marches on, that same person eventually is reduced to one short sentence. Bob, he was a good man. Bill, he had a bad temper. Mary, she […]
When You Feel Like You Have Nothing Left to Give
Back to blog Generous living is one of the most God-like ways to live. However, the lifestyle extends far beyond our bank accounts. This week Tim MacDonald explains how and why to pursue a generous life. Click the links below for more resources from Tim. https://www.ncfgiving.com/ https://generousgiving.org/ […]
Our Obsession with ‘Buts’
Back to blog Patrick McCalla I have come to realize we are a society obsessed with ‘buts’ (No, I did not misspell the word). It has become apparent that many of us require a refresher course in “Encouragement 101” to develop a basic knowledge of extending compliments. Why is it that few people can distribute […]
The Stuff No One is Talking About
Back to blog Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. We’re not all ok, and that’s ok! As a society, we need to address the difficult conversations of mental health, especially for our first responders. We must better protect those who protect us. Learn from retired Police Officer, Tony Rodarte, about his experience […]
What it Takes to Become a U.S Navy SEAL
Back to blog Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a US Navy SEAL? Success is far more than physical strength and pedigree; It’s a mindset. JJ Parma presents “the Parma Theory”. Listen to discover this philosophy of winning at life. […]
Mindset Matters
Back to blog Patrick McCalla As children, one of the greatest truths we should learn is that we are “not given” who we are and what we become, but we are made. Greatness is never handed out. Greatness never just appears one day. The problem for many of us is that we want to go […]
Life is Messy
Back to blog Patrick McCalla Life is not a straight line. It’s not a simple package with a few major decisions leading to a clear and laid-out path full of mountain top experiences. Life is anything but a straight line. Instead, life feels like a chaotic, wind in your face, white-knuckle bicycle ride down a […]
Let’s Get Messy
Back to blog If your life is always neat, orderly, and completely predictable this is not the podcast episode for you. However, if your life is often ‘messy’, it will be well worth your time as Kim Vehon, Founder and CEO of Foster Arizona, shares how we can live a life of impact. To learn […]
Exceptional Teamwork
Back to blog Does your team or organization practice “the hand wave concept?” If so, then you’re probably not aligning with each other and you’re heading towards chaos. So, how do you prevent your team from becoming a disarray? Through structure, discipline and coaching, you’ll be able to keep your team aligned. Learn some practical […]
We are what we DO not what we SAY
Back to blog Patrick McCalla “Talk is cheap.” “Actions speak louder than words.” “Say what you mean and mean what you say.” Each of these phrases indicate that overpromising and underdelivering are chronic problems for both individuals and institutions. Ralph Waldo Emerson, a 19th century American poet, put it this way, “What you do speaks […]
How to Prevent Human Trafficking in Your Community
Back to blog “If you can’t do everything, you can’t do anything” is a fallacy too many of us buy into. Michael Bartel, founder of Free International, shares about the evils of human trafficking and ways you and I can make a difference. […]
10 Things We Must KNOW About Biblical Justice
Back to blog Patrick McCalla Truth is not relative: Facts do not care how you and I feel. Truth is truth whether you and I believe it or not (see#5). You have no choice: If you are a Jesus follower you do not have a choice on whether you should act against injustices (See #2&6). […]
The Process of Alignment
Back to blog We often bend to other peoples perceptions that we forget who we really are. When was the last time you did a reality check? Who are YOU? What are YOUR values? Who do YOU want to become? What do YOU want? It’s not going to be easy, but join me in the […]
Leading Through Tragedies
Back to blog Are you someone that prioritizes constantly taking care of other people, resulting in a lack of care for yourself? That’s one habit leaders need to be cautious of. If you forget to heal yourself, then you’ll become depleted and tired physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through personal experience as a fire chief leading […]
Heckled
Back to blog Whether you’re an entertainer or not, you have influence in this world. So, what’s your purpose? Learn how comedian, Chris Wineland, was able to find his purpose through hard work and ambition. He also shows us how to handle hecklers and keep moving forward. To hear more from Chris and find his […]
Be Still and Know
Back to blog Do you find yourself struggling with fear, anxiety, or depression? Is the idea of overcoming it overwhelming and difficult to navigate? You are not alone! Ali Gentry- a national speaker, radio host, and adventurist- joins us to explain how to desensitize our lives and start living a life of peace. […]
Do You Trust Me?
Back to blog ‘Do you trust me?’ is one of the most important questions to ask yourself and your team. Learn from lead pastor, Bill Bush, as he shares the importance of building a trusting environment. “If you don’t have TRUST, nothing else matters.” […]
2 Traps in Believing Perception Over Reality
Back to blog Patrick McCalla Observe any child in their early years and you will find a human who cares little about others’ opinions or perceptions of them. Certainly, the negative side to this can be a self-absorbed miniature creature throwing an embarrassing temper-tantrum in aisle three of the local grocery store. However, the positive […]
3 Steps in Leading Yourself FORWARD
Back to blog Patrick McCalla What you read, listen to, watch, talk and think about today will either empower or restrict you tomorrow. It will either become a springboard launching you to your next level or a cell imprisoning you where you are. Choose wisely. You and I never remain stagnant. We either grow or […]
Handling the Critics
Back to blog Patrick McCalla There is a longstanding fable about an old man who was traveling with a child and a donkey. As they passed through the first village, the man led the donkey and the child walked behind. The villagers said the old man was a fool for not riding his sturdy donkey. […]
3 SIMPLE WAYS TO OVERCOME ANXIETY, FEAR, AND WORRY
Back to blog Patrick McCalla There is little argument that humans living today are dealing with more information, stress, and pain than ever. Social media, 24-hour news, and instant feeds from around the world are creating an avalanche of data and bad news that our minds and emotions are unable to process or sympathize with. […]
5 SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO BUILDING A TRUSTING ENVIRONMENT
Back to blog If you don’t have TRUST nothing else matters! The top consultants in the world reiterate this truth time and again. Patrick Lencioni, for instance, wrote an entire book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, noting the foundational element to any healthy team is TRUST at all levels. Two thousand years ago, Jesus […]
Integrity in Life and Leadership
Back to blog What is integrity, why is it critical in our lives, and how do we maintain it? Listen in as Dr. Robert Andringa answers these questions and more. […]
Find Your Calling
Do you struggle to live life with focus and passion? In this episode, Pat welcomes Guy Brilando, an Air Force F-16 pilot veteran and author. Guy defines what it means to live on purpose for a purpose and how to allow our passions to drive us. To learn more from Guy and find his book, […]
Good, Better, Best
How should we handle the consequences of poor choices? In this episode, Pat dialogues with Stevin ‘Hedake’ Smith to unpack Stevin’s fascinating, informative story of overcoming some of the self-inflicted obstacles in his life. […]
Everyone Has A Story
What is ‘grit’ and why is it important? Join us as Jodi Hannah shares her fascinating, quirky story and how it developed a tenacious resiliency in her life. To learn more about Ambassadors of Compassion, head over to aoclife.org […]
Face It, Release It, and Replace It
In this informative episode, Pat sits down with Eric Hannah to explain the partnership between ‘No Grey Areas’ and Ambassadors of Compassion. Ambassadors of Compassion is a program that equips youth with critical skills to navigate and succeed through life’s inevitable challenges. Listen, as Eric elaborates on how we can navigate through negative experiences by […]
Fail Fast and Fail Forward
Failure is a part of life. It’s just a matter of whether you’re going to get back up and move forward. Kevin Kidd discusses with Pat what it means to “fail fast and fail forward” and how to interpret ‘failures’ as life lessons. […]
Making a Difference
“The windshield is larger than the rearview mirror.” Instead of dwelling on our past mistakes and always looking back, Joseph N. Gagliano shows us how to learn from them and move forward. In this episode, Joe and Pat dive into the future of ‘No Grey Areas’ and how they want to use the story to […]
Overcoming Trauma | Part 2 (Forgiveness and Freedom)
In this episode, Carolyn Jones is back to continue the conversation on overcoming trauma. Hurt people hurt people. It’s up to you to break that chain and forgive yourself and others. Learn from Carolyn’s story to find peace in forgiveness, for you’re the only one that can set yourself free. If you or someone you […]
Overcoming Trauma | Part 1
In this first two-part conversation, we welcome Miss Carolyn Jones, a sweet, dear friend of Pat’s. Mental illness and emotional trauma are challenging topics to discuss. We hope, that with this episode, you’re able to find redemption and become free from the negative voices in your head. If you or someone you know is battling […]
Finding Beauty in Brokenness
There are three attributes we all long for in this life: beauty, goodness, and truth. Learn how these three attributes can lift us up to Christ, even during the darkest moments. Pete Howard shows us how to see God in all of creation, in all of humanity. […]
Perception vs Reality
In this episode, Patrick McCalla welcomes Josiah Igono, a performance psychology consultant. Josiah breaks down the essence of the Hawthorne effect and how athletes create this false sense of reality to succeed. To hear more from Josiah, check out his YouTube channel called ‘All Things Performance.’ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36Wt2UBiPnlTQZdXtjZamg […]
Darkest Moment
The choices you make today, you’ll have to carry with you the rest of your life. However, we need to not define others by their past mistakes.
Joe shares with us some of his past mistakes and how they’ve led him to the darkest moments of his life. […]
Why We Do What We Do
One of the most important things you can do is guard your heart above all else.
Pat sits down with Steve Carter, who helps us get to “The Thing Beneath the Thing.”
With his helpful tips and tricks, we can start the process of becoming whole, holy, and healthy.
To learn more from Steve Carter and read his book, “The Thing Beneath the Thing,” head over to stevecarter.org […]
Dignity Wins
Behavior versus identity? What’s the difference?
In today’s episode, Pat discusses with Bob Fabey how our identity is the foundation of our dignity.
Check out bobfabey.com to connect with Fabey and find more of his resources. […]
Intentional Living
What can you do today to get one percent better?
Patty Wyatt, a personal and corporate life coach, guides us into intentional living.
She shares with us some techniques to incorporate into our lives to start embracing the “right now” mind set.
To hear more from Patty, check out her website a www.pattylynnwyatt.com […]
The Key Moments in Life
The author of “No Grey Areas” is back again! Joe shares with use one of the main key moments in his story that would eventually alter his life forever! Him and Pat discuss how these ‘key moments,’ in our own lives, can either have a positive or negative impact. […]
Becoming Leaders of Character | Part 2
Mark Parrish is back to continue on the topic of character. Him and Pat stress the importance of why character should be the standard of everything. […]
Becoming Leaders of Character | Part 1
Want to learn some important character development skills? Mark Parrish, a West Point Grad, shares with us some of these skills that he’s learned at West Point along with his experience as an executive leader. More specifically, him and Pat discuss the importance of honor and integrity. […]
Getting Uncomfortable | Part 2
J.J. Parma, 21 year US Navy Seal Veteran, is back with Pat to finish their conversation on “Getting Uncomfortable.” […]
Getting Uncomfortable | Part 1
In this first special two part episode, Pat welcomes a 21 year US Navy Seal Veteran, J.J. Parma. By listening to his stories from his time in the service, J.J. explains to us how important it is to get out of your comfort zone. […]
The Meaning Behind it All | No Grey Areas
In this episode, Pat continues the conversation from our previous episode with Joseph N Gagliano.
They dig deeper into the story behind ‘No Grey Areas,’ along with discussing outreach programs for young students and athletes. […]
Introducing the Story | No Grey Areas
Welcome to the ‘No Grey Areas Podcast.’ Patrick McCalla welcomes our first guest Joseph N. Gagliano, author and creator of No Grey Areas. They kick off the podcast by discussing what No Grey Areas is about and why it was written. […]