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The Be Unbound Podcast

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The Be Unbound Podcast teaches young adults and their parents how to ask the right questions, take action, and understand key truths that will enable them to live well, by showcasing conversations with guests who display what it looks like to be extraordinary at the ordinary.

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In this episode, Jonathan and David start with a rental car horror story before turning to a question that’s easy to agree with and easy to ignore: should you be reading more?

David walks through research showing that reading works like a full-body ... more

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A three-year-old prayed for a car. Her dad quietly prayed she would stop.

Then the phone rang.

In this episode, Jonathan and David tackle a deceptively simple question: what does prayer do? They share stories from their own prayer lives, from a Wor... more

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Your coworker may be difficult. They're still made in the image of God.

What do you do when you can't just walk away?

In this episode, Jonathan and David share stories from their first jobs, from a pizza shop to an auto parts store, and ask how Chr... more

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Why do some of our most meaningful experiences come from the things we would never have chosen for ourselves?

In this episode, Jonathan and David explore the uncomfortable truth that hardship may be essential to a rich and meaningful life. From exha... more

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The camera can issue the ticket. But who gets to ask whether it was right?

And is it ever okay for a Christian to cut one down?

In this episode, Jonathan and David take on one of the most talked-about surveillance technologies in the news: Flock ca... more

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AI can turn a three-hour task into thirty seconds.

It can also raise questions that are much bigger than productivity.

In this episode, Jonathan and David wrestle with the strange tension surrounding artificial intelligence: the technology is extra... more

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Are we winning or losing?

In this episode, Jonathan and David reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and use it as a starting point for a much bigger question: are we winning or losing? As they look at the changes that have happened over the past 2... more

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What if failure isn't something you need to avoid at all costs?

In this episode, Jonathan and David explore what it really means to say that “failure is an option.” In a culture where failure can feel like the end of the road, they argue that failur... more

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Recent Guests

Elijah Clark
Ascend team leader (Unbound)
Unbound
Episode: Watched, Ticketed, and Tempted: What Should Christians Do About Flock Cameras?
Elizabeth Polver
Ascend team leader, ATLs for the year
Unbound / Ascend program
Episode: Progress or Regress?
Chloe Sieber
Ascend Foundations participant sharing personal growth
Ascend Foundations
Episode: Can You Really Live Without Stress? Finding Peace in an Anxious World
Adonijah (Addy)
Unbound student feature, Ascend program participant
Unbound
Episode: Patriotism, Gratitude, and Celebrating Your Country
Trent Rider
Unbound ASCEND student featured for Ridgeline project
Unbound
Episode: Why Hope Is Still Rational
Todd Wilson
Speaker, author, family minister; founder of Family Man Ministries and The Smiling Homeschooler
Family Man Ministries / The Smiling Homeschooler
Episode: Don’t Trade Diamonds for Stones: What Matters Most in Family and Life
Abby Halberstadt
Author, podcaster, advocate for motherhood
Author of M is for Mama; speaker/advocate
Episode: Motherhood, Strength, and Faith: Finding Purpose in Every Season
Jeff Pinkleton
Guest with experience in men's ministry and The Gathering
The Gathering / Be Unbound network
Episode: What Men Really Need (But Rarely Admit)
Nathan Rittenhouse
Founder of Thinking Out Loud Together Ministries
Thinking Out Loud Together Ministries
Episode: The Right Scorecard

Hosts

Jonathan Brush
Co-host and guide for practical Christian living discussions; appears across episodes as host and participant in conversations about identity, leadership, and community.
David Rethemeyer
Co-host and interviewer; provides leadership perspectives and practical frameworks for growth, community impact, and family life.

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Difficult Coworkers, Difficult Bosses, and the Mission That Unites Us
Q: What have you found to be the most challenging parts? And what have you found to be the most rewarding parts of being an Ascend team leader?
She found it challenging to make time for her team, manage competing commitments, and cope with burnout. The rewards included seeing teammates become close, support one another, and grow together.
Difficult Coworkers, Difficult Bosses, and the Mission That Unites Us
Q: What made you decide that you wanted to be an Ascend team leader in the first place?
The team leader wanted to invest more in her community, inspired by the close community she experienced as an Ascend student and by her former team leader's example.
How Do You Build Courage?
Q: Why did you tackle the Tough Mudder with friends?
They pursued it for camaraderie, collective resilience, and the payoff of testing themselves together, which made the challenge meaningful and reinforced ongoing courage training.
How Do You Build Courage?
Q: What does courage look like in everyday life?
Courage in everyday life means facing hard things, choosing what is right even when uncomfortable, and repeatedly taking on challenges to build a reliable 'courage muscle' that helps in bigger moments.
How to Build a Life Around What Lasts
Q: As we think about quality of life, richness of life, what are the things that matter most beyond money and status?
The speakers argue that the most meaningful measurements are relationships with God and others, coupled with the ability to serve family and community; success is reframed as how well one invests in these enduring connections rather than accumulating wealth or prestige.

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What is The Be Unbound Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts guide faith-informed conversations that blend practical life skills with spiritual formation, focusing on leadership development, family life, education, and real-world application. Episodes commonly center on identity, purpose, community service, and how to live with intentionality in everyday settings. Guests frequently include Unbound Ascend participants, student leaders, veteran educators or ministry professionals, and authors who can translate faith-based principles into actionable guidance. The show stands out for its consistent emphasis on community programs (Ascend, Equip, Explore, Navigate) and for weaving personal stories with tangible recommendations for young adults, parents, and mentors alike. Potential listeners who ... more

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1. Elijah Clark
2. Elizabeth Polver
3. Chloe Sieber
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5. Trent Rider
6. Todd Wilson
7. Abby Halberstadt
8. Jeff Pinkleton

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