The Culture-neer Podcast

Terry Gwaltney
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The Culture-neer Podcast exists to encourage, empower, and equip leaders at every level—from entrepreneurs and mid-level managers to CEOs around the world. Hosted by Terry Gwaltney, this faith-driven leadership podcast explores the powerful intersection of culture, influence, and intentional leadership. Each episode features real stories and practical insights that will inspire you to use your time, talent, and treasure to lead with purpose and build something that lasts. Learn how to grow as a leader, develop your people, and create a thriving, values-driven culture within your organization.

  1. 4d ago

    The Marketplace Is the Ministry: Why God Needs Business Leaders | with Terry Gwaltney

    You are not average — and your culture can't be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is about seeing your business, your team, and your influence as more than a path to financial success. They can become a strategic delivery system for Kingdom purpose. Terry explores a question every faith-driven leader needs to ask: What if the marketplace is not the thing you do before ministry begins? What if the work you do every day is part of the ministry itself? Through the overlooked stories of Charlotte businessmen, a dairy farmer, and the early circumstances surrounding Billy Graham’s conversion, Terry reveals how God can move through ordinary people who make their resources, skills, and opportunities available. This conversation goes deep on the false divide between sacred and secular work, the power of business systems to turn a moment into a movement, and the kind of legacy leadership that creates space for someone else’s calling. If you've ever wondered whether the company you are building has a purpose beyond the bottom line, this episode will meet you right where you are. In this episode, you'll discover: •Why your work in the marketplace can be as spiritually significant as your giving. •How your capital, relationships, land, and leadership skill can advance a purpose bigger than you. •Why great systems—not just great launches—create lasting impact. •What it looks like to make the ground available for another person’s calling without needing credit. •How to pray specific, audacious prayers over your company, team, and industry. 📖 Pick up Terry's book Culture-neer: Building a Team That Beats the Odds: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-neer-Building-Team-That-Beats-ebook/dp/B0CW198LN6 🌐 Connect with Terry at https://terrygwaltney.com/connect/ We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message. 💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id1725507226 Subscribe — we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share — let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Main Quote: "Legacy level leadership requires learning to be the guy who makes the ground available for somebody else's calling — sometimes without needing your name on the plaque." Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com

    The Marketplace Is the Ministry: Why God Needs Business Leaders | with Terry Gwaltney

  2. Aug 12

    Mauled, Broken, and Set Free: The BearMan on a Grizzly Attack, a Life Rebuilt, and True Freedom

    What does it take to stop a man dead in his tracks and force him to face the truth about his life? For Jim Van Steenhouse, it took a grizzly bear. In this raw and unforgettable episode of the Man Up Podcast, Terry Gwaltney sits down with Jim, a farm kid turned CEO who built a mortgage empire across 23 states, chased every worldly pleasure the flesh could offer, and still found himself empty. Then, deep in the Canadian wilderness with a bow in hand, a mature boar grizzly attacked him and nearly ended it all. What God did in the aftermath changed everything. Jim holds nothing back. He walks through the wreckage of two failed marriages, addiction, rehab, and the hollow pursuit of success that left him surrounded by achievement and starving for something real. He shares the moment the Lord used his own favorite business principle, that good is the enemy of great, to call him out of the boardroom and into full-time ministry. And he describes the day he burned the boats, stepped away from a billion-dollar company, and finally felt the freedom he had been chasing his entire life. This is a story about what happens when God refuses to let a man go. Jim now leads Rough Edges and Rough Waters ministry, reaching broken men, children in African schools, and communities across rural America from a barn on his Illinois farm. If you have been running, drifting, or white-knuckling your way through life on your own terms, this conversation is for you. Your scars are not the end of the story. God does not waste a survival story. Ready to go deeper? Pick up Terry's book Mantality: A Tactical Field Guide for Men — a blueprint for becoming the kind of man this world desperately needs. Get your copy at https://manupadventure.com/product/mantality/ Want to connect with Terry or learn more about Man Up Adventure Camp? Visit manupadventure.com to register for camp, step up as an Adventure Captain, or explore everything Man Up has to offer. Main Quote: "Your scars don't disqualify you. They're proof that you're still here and God does not waste a survival story." 🏕️ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Remember:Legacy is not what you leave to people. It’s what you leave in them. 📩 Interactive: Email your feedback and questions to info@manupadventure.com — one email will be randomly selected to receive a signed copy of Mantality. Guard your mind. Hold your ground. Man up. Get your copy of Mantality or Post 30 and Man-Up Merch  Here-- ⁠http://manupadventure.com/store/⁠ Email us at info@manupadventure.com Here are three simple things you can do that would really help us accomplish that goal:  Follow us on Instagram / manupadventureReview us on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Review us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2NhWK7n77Q0fyuaTIkkLXe?si=8e1349637ed74bca Subscribe on YouTube / @man-upadventurecamp If this episode encouraged you, hit Subscribe, tap the bell icon, and drop a comment to let us know what you think!

    Mauled, Broken, and Set Free: The BearMan on a Grizzly Attack, a Life Rebuilt, and True Freedom

  3. Aug 4

    Restoring Dignity to Blue-Collar Work: Dave Hataj on Building a Culture That Heals

    You are not average — and your culture can't be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is one of the most compelling conversations we've had about what it actually looks like to build a culture where people don't just show up — they thrive. Host Terry Gwaltney sits down with Dr. Dave Hataj — second-generation owner of Edgerton Gear in Wisconsin, founder of Craftsman with Character, author, speaker, and one of the nation's leading voices restoring dignity to skilled and blue-collar work. While companies across America struggle with staffing shortages, disengaged employees, and high turnover, Edgerton Gear is fully staffed, has virtually no turnover, and the average employee is in their early 30s. The secret? Believing that character matters more than competence, and that good work forms good people. Dave's story starts in a dark place — a family business plagued by alcoholism, a toxic shop culture, and a young man who wanted nothing to do with any of it. But after seven years away, a calling he couldn't ignore, and mentors who helped him see what was possible, Dave came back and built something entirely different. This conversation is raw, honest, and full of practical wisdom for any leader who wants to use their business as a place of healing, purpose, and legacy. In this episode, you'll discover: Why hiring for character over competence is the single most important cultural decision you can make How Dave transformed a toxic, broken shop culture into a place people refuse to leave The powerful practice of blessing and affirming people — and why it's the number one thing a leader can do on the floor Why every tradesman, plumber, machinist, and blue-collar worker is in full-time ministry How your own unresolved dysfunction as a leader shapes your company's culture more than any strategy ever will 📖 Pickup one of David’s Books here at his website: https://www.davehataj.com/books 📖 Pick up Terry's book Culture-neer: Building a Team That Beats the Odds: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-neer-Building-Team-That-Beats-ebook/dp/B0CW198LN6 🌐 Connect with Terry at: https://terrygwaltney.com/connect/ We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message. 💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id1725507226 Subscribe — we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share — let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Main Quote: "We build culture one conversation at a time, one coaching moment, one difficult decision, one relationship at a time." Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com

    Restoring Dignity to Blue-Collar Work: Dave Hataj on Building a Culture That Heals

  4. Jul 21

    Curative Culture: How to Step Away from Toxic Workplaces and Lead with Values | with Douglas Shaw

    You are not average — and your culture can't be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is a masterclass in what it looks like when a leader's values, faith, and life experiences converge into something truly transformational. Host Terry Gwaltney sits down with Douglas Shaw — founder of Douglas Shaw & Associates, author, and one of the most respected voices in nonprofit fundraising and leadership development. Over four decades, Douglas has helped raise hundreds of millions of dollars for ministries and organizations around the world. But his story doesn't start there. It starts in a 25x25 Boeing packing crate in Washington State, with no electricity, a Coleman lantern, and a hunger to become something more. In this conversation, Douglas unpacks his new book Curative Culture: Stepping Away from a Toxic Workplace — and why the culture you build at work doesn't stay at work. It follows people home. It shapes families. It either heals or harms the people entrusted to your leadership. This one is for every leader who has ever tolerated a toxic high-performer, struggled to articulate their core values, or wondered what servant leadership actually looks like in practice. In this episode, you'll discover: How Douglas went from poverty and a Boeing packing crate to raising hundreds of millions for global ministries Why Robert Greenleaf's Servant Leadership and Max DePree's teachings changed everything about how Douglas leads The hard truth about toxic cultures: you either create them or you allow them Why values answer a different question than mission and vision — and why that distinction matters 📖 Pick up Terry's book Culture-neer: Building a Team That Beats the Odds: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-neer-Building-Team-That-Beats-ebook/dp/B0CW198LN6 🌐 Visit Terry at: https://www.terrygwaltney.com We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message. 💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id1725507226 Subscribe — we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share — let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Main Quote: "Mission and vision answer the question, 'What do you do for a living?' Values answer the question, 'How does it feel to work in your company?'" Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com

    Curative Culture: How to Step Away from Toxic Workplaces and Lead with Values | with Douglas Shaw

  5. Jul 7

    The Difference Between an Owner and a Steward — and Why It Changes Everything | Terry Gwaltney

    You are not average — and your culture can't be either. This episode of Culture-neer is a challenge for every leader who has ever said "God owns my business" but still wakes up at 3 a.m. carrying the weight of it alone. Host Terry Gwaltney gets real about a lesson he wishes he had learned much earlier: there is a profound difference between being an owner and being a steward — and that difference changes everything about how you lead, how you decide, and how you rest. Terry unpacks the triple bottom line that every Kingdom-minded leader should be measuring: Profit, People, and Purpose. Not one. Not two. All three. Because if your company is winning but the people inside it are losing, that's not Kingdom success. If you've been carrying burdens you were never designed to carry, or building a business while slowly losing the people who matter most, this episode will give you a new lens — and a new freedom. In this episode, you'll discover: Why saying "God owns my business" and actually leading that way are two very different things How stewardship creates freedom while ownership creates burnout Why profit is like oxygen — necessary, but never the purpose The harder question every leader must ask: what's happening to the people who work for you? How to build a culture your employees refuse to leave and your customers demand We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Grab your copy of Culture-neer today! https://terrygwaltney.com/culture-neer-3/ Get in touch with us today! https://terrygwaltney.com/connect/ Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message. 💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id1725507226 Subscribe — we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share — let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Main Quote: "If the company is winning but people are losing, that's not Kingdom success. People are not just assets. They're not just resources. People are eternal — and we need to treat them like they are." Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com

    The Difference Between an Owner and a Steward — and Why It Changes Everything | Terry Gwaltney

  6. Jun 23

    The Tension of Success vs. Significance: Travis Penfield's Journey

    Contact us at info@culture-neer.com You are not average—and your culture can’t be either. This episode of Culture-Neer is a wake-up call for leaders who find themselves caught in the tension between building something significant at work and staying present at home. We sit down with Travis Penfield—founder of 49 Financial, entrepreneur, and host of The Tension podcast. But Travis’s story isn’t just about building successful businesses. It’s about the slow fade into pride and materialism, and the devastating brain tumor at age 26 that forced a total reset of his life, his leadership, and his legacy. This conversation goes deep: the difference between success and significance, why culture shouldn't equal tenure as you scale, and the profound marriage advice he received from golf legend Jack Nicklaus that reshaped how he leads. If you’ve ever wondered if your ambition is costing you your peace, or if you're struggling to maintain your organization's values while driving results, this episode will meet you right where you are. In this episode, you’ll discover: •What happens when a life-threatening diagnosis forces you to re-evaluate your legacy •The "99% Give, 1% Take" mindset that transforms marriages and leadership •Why scaling a company creates a constant tension between values and results •How to ensure your company culture welcomes newcomers instead of just protecting veterans •Why every founder and CEO must remain the "Chief Cultural Officer" We want to thank you for tuning in to the Culture-neer podcast. And we need your help to get this show in front of more leaders who can use a weekly dose of inspiration and encouragement. Here are three simple ways you can do that… Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message. 💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id1725507226 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Main Quote: "Culture equals how we are as human beings and how we make decisions and how we show up for people." Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com

    The Tension of Success vs. Significance: Travis Penfield's Journey

  7. Jun 9

    Purpose Beyond Profit: Building a Business With Kingdom Purpose | With Terry Gwaltney

    Contact us at info@culture-neer.com What would change about the way you lead if you actually believed God was in the room with you every decision you made? In this solo leadership training episode, Terry Gwaltney challenges business owners, managers, and everyday leaders to stop separating their Sunday faith from their Monday work. This is not a devotional. It is a practical, conviction-driven look at what kingdom leadership actually looks like inside a business — how it changes the way you treat people, handle pressure, make decisions, and build culture. From the tension between control and surrender to the power of small moments that build or break trust, this episode will shift the lens through which you see your role as a leader and the organization you are building. Main Quote: Who is leading you while you are leading others? Because every leader is being led by something. Learn more in Terry's book, Culture-neer 🔔 Subscribe for weekly leadership content Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id17255072262 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com

    Purpose Beyond Profit: Building a Business With Kingdom Purpose | With Terry Gwaltney

  8. May 26

    God's Word vs. Man's Word: The Foundation Every Leader Needs | No Neutral Ground: Biblical Authority, Cultural Influence, and Leading with Conviction | with Ken Ham

    Contact us at info@culture-neer.com Ken Ham — founder of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter — joins Terry Gualtney for a conversation that goes far deeper than creation and evolution. Ken unpacks why the real battle in culture isn't at the worldview level, it's at the foundation. He shares how his father's unwillingness to compromise shaped his entire ministry, what it takes to step out in faith when you have no money and no roadmap, and why the principles that built a $120 million ark apply just as much to building a healthy organization. Whether you lead a team, a company, or a ministry, this episode will challenge you to examine what your leadership — and your culture — is actually built on. Main Quote: "Whatever you're doing, you're doing for the Lord. Do it with excellence — because it's for the Lord that you're doing it." Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread the message.💬 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! Review us on Apple podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-neer-podcast/id17255072262 Subscribe—we’re available wherever you listen to podcasts Share—let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media! Email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions at info@culture-neer.com

    God's Word vs. Man's Word: The Foundation Every Leader Needs | No Neutral Ground: Biblical Authority, Cultural Influence, and Leading with Conviction | with Ken Ham
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The Culture-neer Podcast exists to encourage, empower, and equip leaders at every level—from entrepreneurs and mid-level managers to CEOs around the world. Hosted by Terry Gwaltney, this faith-driven leadership podcast explores the powerful intersection of culture, influence, and intentional leadership. Each episode features real stories and practical insights that will inspire you to use your time, talent, and treasure to lead with purpose and build something that lasts. Learn how to grow as a leader, develop your people, and create a thriving, values-driven culture within your organization.

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  • Creator
    Terry Gwaltney
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Terry Gwaltney
  • Show Website
    The Culture-neer Podcast