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Going Big! with Kevin Gentry

Kevin Gentry
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Welcome to Going Big! — the podcast where we share the stories of people who have truly gone big in their own lives. Hosted by Kevin Gentry, Going Big! has consistently ranked as a top podcast on iTunes in its category and has earned multiple national honors, including the 2024 MarCom Gold Award for Non-Profit Podcast, the 2024 Viddy Gold Award for Non-Profit and Marketing Podcast, the 2025 Viddy ... more

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In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Joshua Hall, Dean of the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, for a conversation about leadership, mentorship, economic opportunity, and the f... more

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In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with filmmaker Jon Erwin, the creative force behind Young Washington, the new theatrical release opening July 3. Known for I Can Only Imagine, Jesus Revolution, American Underdog, and House o... more

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In this episode of Going Big!, Kevin Gentry sits down with Senator Steve Daines for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, risk, entrepreneurship, family, and public service. Daines reflects on the major leaps that shaped his life, from moving his ... more

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Jon Erwin
Filmmaker behind I Can Only Imagine, Jesus Revolution, American Underdog, Young Washington
Wonder Enterprises / Studio Wildcard
Episode: The Mistakes That Made George Washington with Jon Erwin (Young Washington)
Steve Daines
U.S. Senator from Montana
U.S. Senate / Montana
Episode: From China to Montana to Congress with Senator Steve Daines
Dr. Jane Kamensky
President and CEO of Monticello, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation; renowned American historian
Monticello / Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Episode: Jefferson at 250: Liberty, Legacy, and Contradiction with Dr. Jane Kamensky (Monticello)
Robert George
Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University; Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions
Princeton University – James Madison Program
Episode: Truth, Freedom, Virtue, and the American Experiment with Dr. Robert George
Drake Springer
Producer of Why We Dream
Delta (via Normandy legacy flights)
Episode: Bringing D-Day Veterans Back to Normandy with Drake Springer and Meredith Danluck (Why We Dream)
Meredith Danluck
Director of Why We Dream
Delta (via Normandy legacy flights)
Episode: Bringing D-Day Veterans Back to Normandy with Drake Springer and Meredith Danluck (Why We Dream)
Betty Rosevear
Nurse veteran featured in the film
U.S. Navy Nurse (World War II)
Episode: Bringing D-Day Veterans Back to Normandy with Drake Springer and Meredith Danluck (Why We Dream)
Amy Looney Heffernan
President of the Travis Manion Foundation
Travis Manion Foundation
Episode: Turning Pain into Purpose with Amy Looney Heffernan (Travis Manion Foundation)
Mike Pence
Former Vice President of the United States
Former VP under Donald Trump
Episode: Mike Pence on Reagan, Trump, and What Conservatives Believe

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Kevin Gentry
Host of Going Big! podcast, focused on leadership, innovation, and personal drive across sectors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Real Stories of Bold Leadership

    Going Big! is such an inspiring and substantive podcast. Kevin Gentry brings depth and thoughtfulness to every conversation, drawing out the real stories behind big impact, the risks, the pivots, and the defining moments. I appreciate that it goes beyond surface-level success and explores leadership, innovation, and personal drive in a meaningful way. If you’re looking for grounded inspiration and practical wisdom from people who’ve truly built something remarkable, this show absolutely delivers... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steph Kwong
    United States4 months ago
  • Kevin is the real deal!

    Kevin Gentry has long been a leader in the nonprofit fundraising industry — connecting prospective donors with ambitious visions and mentoring fellow fundraisers along the way. I’m excited to see the conversations and projects these podcast episodes inspire.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FeaturesFan04
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Great new podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veryveryveryfunny
    United States2 years ago

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Going Big! delivers grounded, practical leadership stories from remarkable people.
Listeners appreciate depth, real-world pivots, and the host's thoughtful interviewing style.
Many episodes feel like a blueprint for ambition and impact, not just inspiration.

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The Mistakes That Made George Washington with Jon Erwin (Young Washington)
Q: What do you hope audiences take away about Washington and America?
He hopes viewers feel awe and pride in the American story, inspired to pursue their own dreams, and reminded that Americans co-own and co-author the nation's future.
The Mistakes That Made George Washington with Jon Erwin (Young Washington)
Q: What early experiences shaped your path to filmmaking?
He describes starting as a teen camera operator for ESPN, starting a production company with his father, and gradually moving from weddings and local gigs to faith-based films and then larger projects.
The Mistakes That Made George Washington with Jon Erwin (Young Washington)
Q: Why watch Young Washington in theaters rather than waiting for streaming?
Erwin emphasizes the communal and experiential impact of watching in a theater, noting the energy of a shared audience and the historical significance of the 250th anniversary as a reason to experience the film on the big screen.
Jefferson at 250: Liberty, Legacy, and Contradiction with Dr. Jane Kamensky (Monticello)
Q: Did Jefferson grasp the magnitude of the Declaration at the time, or only in retrospect?
Kamensky suggests that while Jefferson may not have seen the full global impact in 1776, he later recognized the document's enduring influence and anticipated its global resonance by the 1820s.
Jefferson at 250: Liberty, Legacy, and Contradiction with Dr. Jane Kamensky (Monticello)
Q: Was Jefferson a good writer for this task, and how did his strengths shape the Declaration?
Kamensky notes Jefferson's fluency with written expression and his ability to craft a persuasive, elevated preamble, while the wider committee and political dynamics required other forms of persuasion and compromise.

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Going Big! showcases interviews with high-impact leaders from business, philanthropy, politics, and social entrepreneurship. Conversations often center on bold ideas, risk-taking, leadership growth, and the personal pivots that propelled guests to scale their impact. The host tends to draw out practical wisdom, strategic thinking, and narratives that connect mission-driven work with broader societal change, making it appealing to aspiring founders, nonprofit leaders, and policymakers seeking actionable insights. A notable strength is the mix of civic-minded leaders and entrepreneurs, with episodes that blend personal storytelling, governance and policy context, and real-world outcomes, offering listeners a blueprint for thinking bigger in t... more

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Recent guests on Going Big! include:

1. Jon Erwin
2. Steve Daines
3. Dr. Jane Kamensky
4. Robert George
5. Drake Springer
6. Meredith Danluck
7. Betty Rosevear
8. Amy Looney Heffernan

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