The Seeding Greatness Podcast

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The Seeding Greatness Podcast amplifies the voices of transformational leaders, uncovering the raw stories, wisdom, and strategies that heal humanity and restore the planet. Through deep, in-person conversations, we inspire listeners to embrace vulnerability, unlock their potential, and create lasting impact. This show is hosted by Darryll Stinson, a 2xTEDx transformational speaker, author, executive coach and producer.

  1. 5 Aug

    The 4 Levels of Money: From Tithing to Dominion | Seeding Greatness Podcast with Tony Bradshaw

    What if the biggest limitation to your finances isn’t your income, but the mindset by which you approach it? Most people spend their lives learning how to survive. They learn how to budget, crunch numbers, get out of debt, and make wise financial decisions and those things matter. But few ever learn how to steward money with purpose… and even fewer step into dominion. In this episode of the Seeding Greatness Podcast, Darryll Stinson sits down with entrepreneur, author, former Ramsey Solutions executive, and business strategist Tony Bradshaw for a deep conversation on money, faith, leadership, purpose, and the future of wealth. Tony helped build Dave Ramsey’s organization from 33 employees and approximately $3 million in annual revenue to more than 550 employees and $125 million, serving in executive leadership roles that helped shape one of the most influential personal finance companies in America. After spending more than fifteen years helping millions of people escape debt and build financial discipline, Tony found himself on a different journey — one where God began revealing that financial freedom was only the beginning. Together, we explore what happens after scarcity. What does it look like to move into abundance? What does it mean to give your money purpose? And what does true financial dominion actually look like? This conversation stretches far beyond budgeting and investing. We explore identity, stewardship, leadership development, entrepreneurship, education, legacy, generosity, and the calling God places on our lives. Whether you’re a founder, executive, investor, educator, parent, ministry leader, or someone simply trying to steward what God has entrusted to you, this episode will challenge how you think about money, wealth, and why both exist in the first place. In this episode, we explore: 1. The Four Levels of Money: From Tithing to Dominion Tony introduces a framework that completely reframes how we think about wealth. We unpack why most people stop at financial discipline, while very few discover purpose, and even fewer ever step into dominion. 2. What it was really like helping build Dave Ramsey Tony shares what he learned during fifteen years inside Ramsey Solutions, including how Dave built culture, developed leaders, scaled teams, and grew one of America’s most influential financial education companies. 3. Why financial literacy is failing the next generation Should financial education begin in kindergarten? Tony makes a compelling case for why schools should teach entrepreneurship, investing, stewardship, and wealth creation long before students enter adulthood. 4. Why generosity transforms the heart Tony shares how God continually stretched his faith through generosity, teaching him that stewardship begins when money no longer controls you. 5. Leadership, identity, and lifelong growth We discuss imposter syndrome, developing leaders, continuous learning, and why the greatest investment you’ll ever make is in becoming the person your calling requires. 6. The future of money, AI, entrepreneurship, and wealth Tony shares his perspective on cryptocurrency, AI, digital currencies, investing, and how leaders can prepare for the next decade of opportunity and disruption.

  2. 4 Aug

    The Era Of Human Connection | Jim Morris | Seeding Greatness Podcast

    In this episode of the Seeding Greatness Podcast, I sit down with my friend, TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and “The Human Connection Guy,” Jim Morris, for one of the most timely conversations we’ve had on this show. Jim has spent years studying, teaching, and living the power of human connection long before it became a trending topic. But what makes this conversation different is that it isn’t theory. It’s lived experience. From watching addiction destroy the stability of his family, moving eighteen times before the age of eighteen, almost missing college because he was just $5,000 short, climbing from an entry-level employee to leading one of the highest-performing corporate teams on the East Coast, and eventually discovering that success isn’t built alone Jim’s story reminds us that every breakthrough in life begins with people. Together, we explore why connection isn’t simply a “soft skill.” It’s the foundation of leadership, culture, business growth, healing, innovation, and purpose. Then the conversation takes an unexpected turn. We wrestle with artificial intelligence. As AI becomes more powerful, something else becomes exponentially more valuable: Authentic humanity. If you’re a founder, executive, entrepreneur, coach, speaker, educator, ministry leader, or someone who wants to build a meaningful life in a rapidly changing world, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, technology, relationships, and your own unique voice. Some of my favorite moments from this episode: 1. Who’s Your Steve? Jim shares the story behind one of his most powerful questions: Who’s the person standing in your corner when you feel like giving up? We discuss why greatness is rarely built alone and why every leader needs someone who believes in their potential before the world does. 2. The Man in the Mirror Jim shared the painful realization that changed his life: looking in the mirror and recognizing he wasn’t living up to who he was created to become. We unpack why so many people avoid self-confrontation and why healing always begins within. 3. The Era of Human Connection While everyone else is talking about artificial intelligence, we explore why this may actually become the greatest era for authentic human connection. As technology becomes easier to imitate, authenticity becomes harder to replace. 4. Leadership, Culture & Belonging Whether you’re building a company, leading a team, raising a family, or serving a community, we discuss why people don’t run through walls because of policies—they run through walls because they feel seen, valued, and connected. About the Seeding Greatness Podcast The Seeding Greatness Podcast exists to cultivate conversations that help leaders grow from the inside out. Every episode explores the intersection of leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, faith, mental health, and purpose through honest conversations with people who are living what they teach. Our goal isn’t simply to inspire you. It’s to help you steward your gifts, strengthen your relationships, and multiply your impact in the world.

  3. 29 June

    What AI Can’t Replace: Human Storytelling, Critical Thinking, and Creative Leadership | Stacy Scarsella | Seeding Greatness Podcast

    AI is changing everything. Jobs. Education. Creativity. Production. Trust. But the deeper question is not just what AI will replace. It is what humans must recover. This episode is for the entrepreneur, executive, creative, producer, team leader, or future-focused professional trying to understand what still matters in an AI-driven world. Because as tools get smarter, the human side of storytelling, critical thinking, creativity, and connection become even more valuable. In this conversation, Darryll Stinson sits down with Stacy Scarsella — producer, founder, speaker, and bridge-builder between the corporate world, the creative world, and the rapidly shifting future of work. Together, they unpack AI disruption, storytelling, human superpower, critical thinking, in-person connection, and what it means to think like an experienced producer in a time when many people are overwhelmed by change.  This is not a fear-based conversation. It is a clarity conversation. It is a human conversation. And it is one of the most important conversations leaders, creatives, and organizations need right now. Top 5 richest moments from this episode 1. The human side of storytelling is still the edge. One of the first major sparks in this episode came when Stacy talked about the *human side of storytelling* and the power of *extremely creative storytellers*. That hit hard, because while systems, tools, and workflows are changing fast, the stories only humans can tell — from lived experience, pain, creativity, and soul — still matter deeply.  2. AI is creating urgency around authentic creative work. Darryll shares that AI has made him more urgent about his creative work — like he needs to get it out into the world before the noise gets too loud and before deepfakes and imitation distort the integrity of voice. Stacy responds by saying that while we cannot control everything, truly authentic stories still carry a signal people can feel. 3. Job titles may disappear, but human skill sets will migrate. Instead of speaking in vague generalities, Stacy breaks down specific examples of jobs changing in production, logistics, photography, and creative work. The insight is powerful: the title may change, but the deeper skill set can still have massive value if people are open enough to evolve. 4. Human superpower is not hype — it is practical. One of the strongest sections of the conversation is Stacy’s framework for helping people find their human superpower. She explains that at the intersection of what you are naturally good at and what you genuinely enjoy is often where your superpower lives. Darryll connects that to Seeding Greatness and the call for people to become their best, not just chase being the best. 5. Thinking like an experienced producer may be one of the most important mindsets of the future. This became one of the biggest takeaways of the episode. Stacy explains that experienced producers are constantly solving problems, running multiple scenarios in their minds, staying calm under pressure, and finding a path forward with whatever tools are available. Darryll reframes that as creative problem solving, critical thinking, and a deeply human way of navigating complexity that leaders and teams need right now.  If this episode challenged you, helped you think, or gave language to something you’ve been feeling about AI, work, creativity, leadership, or the future, make sure you like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. And after you watch, drop a comment:What is the human superpower you think the world needs most right now?

  4. 29 June

    Move with Urgency, Wisdom from a 78-year old leader | Joseph Amanfu | Seeding Greatness Podcast

    Some people are not running out of life. They are running out of excuses. This episode of The Seeding Greatness Podcast with Joseph Amanfu hit me deeply, because this is not just a conversation about communication. This is a conversation about urgency, value, identity, self-awareness, legacy, and the lies people believe that keep them from fully stepping into what they carry. Joseph is 78 years old. He has spent more than 40 years in IT, 25 years in project management, led across multiple countries, and is still moving like a man who knows he has an assignment on his life. At one of our Seeding Greatness events, he said something that marked me. He said chronologically he has the least amount of time in the room, and because of that he is moving with urgency. That thing sat on me. It was not sad. It was not fear. It was purpose. It was a wake-up call. Stop drifting. Stop stalling. Get to work. That is the spirit of this whole episode. We talked about communication, yes. But deeper than that, we talked about what happens when a person starts to really understand themselves, understand others, and stop living under false images and inherited beliefs. Because if you do not know yourself, you will keep miscommunicating, mispricing, misjudging, and misunderstanding in room after room after room. 4 rich moments from this episode: 1. Urgency is a gift if you let it wake you up. Joseph is not in the last chapter of his life acting like it is over. He is acting like there is still more in him that has to come out. That challenged me. A lot of people with more time are moving with less urgency than a man with less time. That should say something to all of us. 2. Better communication starts with better self-awareness. Joseph is not using DISC as some cute personality test. He is using it to help leaders and teams understand themselves and one another so they judge less, communicate better, collaborate better, and get better results. That is real value. When people know one another and understand one another, everything starts changing. 3. False images create real bondage. When Joseph started talking about his book, The Other Image of Africa, something in me woke up. Because this is not just about Africa. This is about image. This is about what people have been taught to believe. This is about how false narratives get planted in people’s minds and then start shaping confidence, worth, possibility, and behavior. We went there in this episode, and it was powerful. 4. Too many gifted people still do not fully value what they carry. Joseph was honest. He has spent years coaching, teaching, training, and adding value without charging. And what hit me is that this is not just a business issue. It is a value issue. Because if people do not truly believe what they carry has value, they will keep giving away what should be invested in. And that has consequences for impact, stewardship, and legacy. And one of the biggest things that came up for me in this conversation is this: some of the beliefs people call their own are not even theirs. They inherited them. They absorbed them. They got conditioned into them. And until they challenge those beliefs, they will keep living under them. This episode is for leaders, executives, coaches, communicators, entrepreneurs, project managers, team builders, and anybody who knows there is more in them but also knows there may still be something internal affecting how they lead, connect, charge, collaborate, and show up. Connect with Joseph Website: seedwordcommunications.com If this episode hits you, do not just watch it. Sit with it. Share it. Send it to somebody who needs it.And after you watch, drop a comment:What belief are you still carrying that is affecting how you communicate, lead, price, or see yourself?

  5. 26 June

    Recover and Resilience Against All Odds | Kevin Parker | Seeding Greatness Podcast

    Yo! If you know you have calling on your life and you know it’s HARD out here, this is one of those episodes you’re going to want to watch over and over again when you need it. Kevin Parker, interventionist, recovery expert, and speaker, absolutely shut the house down on this podcast. He was read his last rites and told he wouldn't live another day, his best friend searched his pockets for money and drugs, he’d burned almost every bridge. But God! By the grace of God and Kevin’s sheer will to live after overdosing, dying three times, spending four months in a coma, losing his leg, battling multi-organ failure, surviving sepsis, gangrene, and double pneumonia, and waking up with a completely different life and a completely different purpose. If you know someone in recovery or passionate about that work - call Kevin Parker. He broke down so many of the myths and loopholes in recovery. And at the end of the day, he shared his heart to help all people win in every situation despite their odds. Kevin shares why addiction is never the real problem, how families unknowingly enable destructive patterns, what true recovery actually requires, and why God can redeem even our darkest moments. Whether you're fighting addiction yourself, love someone who is, lead people through crisis, or simply need hope today, this conversation will leave you believing that no story is too broken for redemption. In this episode you'll learn: Why addiction is rarely the root problemThe difference between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual addictionHow families unintentionally enable the cycle of addiction they're trying to stopWhy most recovery programs failThe mindset required to rebuild after unimaginable lossHow God can transform pain into purposeWhat resilience really looks like Top 5 Moments 1. Doctors Read His Last Rites (49:30–55:00) Kevin shares the moment doctors told his family there was virtually no hope. His heart stopped three times, he developed multi-organ failure, and everyone prepared to say goodbye. Then everything changed. 2. "My Best Friend Checked My Pockets" (48:15–50:30) One of the most heartbreaking moments of the episode. While Kevin lay dying from an overdose, his best friend searched his pockets for drugs and money. It perfectly captures how addiction steals humanity from everyone involved. 3. Addiction Was Never The Problem (18:20–27:40) Kevin completely reframes addiction by explaining why drugs aren't the root issue. This perspective gives families hope and offers a completely different way to approach recovery. 4. Learning To Walk Again (59:00–1:03:00) After losing his leg and being told he'd need two years just to walk, Kevin returned two weeks later walking unassisted. This is resilience in its purest form. 5. God Turned My Weakness Into My Purpose (1:04:00 onward) Kevin explains how embracing his missing leg instead of hiding it became the beginning of true confidence and ultimately his life's mission to help others recover. If this episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope today. Connect with Kevin: Website: https://truewarriorsuccess.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-parker-winning-against-all-odds-speaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinparkerofficial/ Connect with Darryll: Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stinsonspeaks/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentalhealth-keynotespeaker/ 🌿Learn about Darryll’s speaking and coaching 🎧 Subscribe to the channel and leave a review if this episode spoke to you!

  6. 11 June

    From Ministry Burnout to Market Influence | Michael King | Seeding Greatness Podcast

    What happens when a pastor realizes he’s called to more than the pulpit? In this transformational episode of The Seeding Greatness Podcast, Darryll Stinson sits down with Michael King, award-winning executive coach and former ministry leader, to unpack his powerful journey from burnout to breakthrough. Michael shares how he left one of America’s fastest-growing churches, battled toxic culture fatigue, and rebuilt his identity through faith, self-awareness, and purpose. Together, Darryll and Michael dive into: - Why so many leaders lose themselves in the name of success - The painful truth about toxic ministry culture - How to discern when God is calling you into a new season - The mindset shift that multiplies leadership influence - The “Power of Nope” and learning to set holy boundaries This episode will challenge your definition of success, expand your vision of calling, and remind you that sometimes losing everything is the first step to finding yourself. #Leadership #FaithAndBusiness #PurposeDrivenLife #SeedingGreatness #michaelking Top 5 Moments 1. Leaving the Church and Finding Himself Again (4:10–7:24) Michael opens up about walking away from a toxic ministry culture after decades in leadership. His raw honesty about fear, identity, and courage will hit home for anyone who’s ever had to start over. 2. Transparency Without Safety (10:12–12:27) Michael explains why so many leaders hide their pain—because vulnerability isn’t safe in most systems. This moment reframes what true leadership culture should look like: honest, not performative. 3. From Stage Lights to Car Sales (14:17–15:19) In one of the episode’s most humbling turns, Michael shares how he went from preaching to selling cars in two weeks. It’s a crash course in humility, obedience, and rebuilding purpose from the ground up. 4. The Power of “Nope” (52:06–53:33) Michael introduces his keynote concept: The Power of Nope—saying no to the very things you love that are secretly destroying you. Every leader needs to hear this truth about boundaries and burnout. 5. Dreaming Through Failure (57:09–58:33) Michael reveals how to reignite hope when it’s been buried by disappointment. It’s an emotional close that reminds us: when you lose your dream, you lose your direction—but when you rediscover it, everything shifts. Connect with Michael: Website: https://www.teams.coach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamscoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingjr75/ https://linktr.ee/teamscoach Connect with Darryll: Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/stinsonspeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentalhealth-keynotespeaker/ 🎧 Subscribe to the channel and leave a review if this episode spoke to you!

  7. 11 June

    Authentic Influence | Amanda Banks | Seeding Greatness Podcast

    What if every conversation you had carried the power to change a life? That’s the philosophy Amanda Banks lives by. She’s an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, former competitive athlete, and award-winning leader who has mastered the art of building authentic influence in a noisy, distracted world. In this Seeding Greatness episode, Darryll Stinson and Amanda unpack: - How athletics shaped her drive, discipline, and leadership - Why influence without integrity will always collapse - The secret to balancing business, family, and faith without burning out - Why platforms should be about service - not spotlight - How to seed a legacy that lasts beyond your achievements If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or dreamer ready to build influence that actually matters, this conversation is your blueprint. #AuthenticInfluence #Leadership #SeedingGreatness #AmandaBanks Top 5 Moments 1. The Athlete’s Mindset (06:18–07:05) Amanda shares how competing at a high level in athletics taught her discipline, resilience, and how to thrive under pressure—lessons every entrepreneur and leader can apply. 2. Every Conversation is Impact (13:42–14:26) Amanda reveals her life philosophy: every conversation carries the potential to change a life. It’s simple, powerful, and challenges us to show up with intentionality. 3. Balancing Business, Family & Faith (22:07–23:12) Amanda opens up about the challenges of juggling multiple callings. Her honesty gives high-achievers a model for pursuing purpose without burning out. 4. Platforms Are for Service, Not Spotlight (34:31–35:19) Amanda flips the script on influence. Instead of chasing attention, she shows why true leaders use their platforms to serve—and how that creates lasting impact. 5. Seeding a Legacy (48:02–48:59) Amanda closes with a powerful reminder that greatness isn’t about achievements alone—it’s about the legacy you plant in people that outlives you. Connect with Amanda: Website: https://www.amanda-banks.com/ Instagram:@amandasharesjoy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-banks-9945502b/ TEDxOldHickory - https://tedxoldhickory.com/ Connect with Darryll: Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com Instagram: @stinsonspeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mentalhealth-keynotespeaker/ 🎧 Subscribe to the channel and leave a review if this episode spoke to you!

  8. 11 June

    Magnetic Storytelling for Brands & Businesses with Christy Renee Stehle | Seeding Greatness Podcast

    What happens when you combine the soulful fire of a world-traveling storyteller with the strategic brilliance of a brand architect? You get a magnetic conversation that will stir your spirit and sharpen your voice. In this episode of Seeding Greatness, Darryll sits down with Christy Renee Stehle - a speaker, brand strategist, and globe-trotter who’s mastered the art of helping brands cut through the noise and tells stories that move the masses. They dive deep into: - How “magnetic storytelling” is more than a buzzword - it’s a lifestyle - Why your energy speaks before your words ever do - The hard truths about branding in the AI era - How traveling to 35 countries redefined her purpose and deepened her connection to community - The power of letting go of instant outcomes and learning to plant seeds of greatness Christy unpacks how brands (and people) can create trust, inspire action, and stay rooted in purpose… even in a noisy, digital age. Whether you’re a speaker, entrepreneur, or just someone seeking deeper alignment - this episode will challenge you, inspire you, and move you closer to the truth of who you are. Connect with Christy: Website: https://www.christyrenee.com/ Instagram: @as_christy_sees_it LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyreneestehle/ Connect with Darryll: Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com Instagram: @stinsonspeaks 🌿 Learn about Darryll’s coaching community: https://seedinggreatnesscollective.com 🎧 Subscribe to the channel and leave a review if this episode spoke to you!

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The Seeding Greatness Podcast amplifies the voices of transformational leaders, uncovering the raw stories, wisdom, and strategies that heal humanity and restore the planet. Through deep, in-person conversations, we inspire listeners to embrace vulnerability, unlock their potential, and create lasting impact. This show is hosted by Darryll Stinson, a 2xTEDx transformational speaker, author, executive coach and producer.

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