VoQuest Podcast

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We're on a quest to help people find the best way to answer the question, 'What should I do with my life?' 

  1. Faith, Risk, and Starting Over in Maui | Jackson Pollock’s Vocation Quest

    MAR 5

    Faith, Risk, and Starting Over in Maui | Jackson Pollock’s Vocation Quest

    What happens when your “plan” stops fitting and you have the courage to pivot? In this episode, I sit down with my old friend Jackson Pollock, who went from a homeschooled kid knocking doors to mow lawns… to building and selling a lawn business… to going back to school in his late 20s… and now practicing chiropractic in Maui, Hawaii. We talk about the uncomfortable decisions that shaped his path: walking away from college when it wasn’t the right fit, rebuilding conviction one step at a time, and making a massive family move that meant “putting life into 11 boxes” and trusting the direction they felt called to go. Jackson also breaks down how his view of chiropractic evolved beyond “neck and back pain,” and we get into the intersection of thoughts, trauma, toxins, and what it looks like to pursue a vocation with both conviction and open hands. In this episode, we cover: How Jackson started a lawn business at 12 The mindset shift behind dropping out of college and later returning with claritySelling a business, starting a new career, and leading a family through big transitionsChiropractic philosophyWhy purpose and “fuel” matter when life gets hardThe #1 thing Jackson would tell his 17/18-year-old self If you’re a student (or parent) navigating “What’s next?”—this one’s for you. Links & Socials Guest: Jackson Pollock / Abundant Life Chiropractic (Maui) Website: https://www.abundantlifemaui.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifemaui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Abundant-Life-Chiropractic/61579857370116/?sk=about

    47 min
  2. From Renter to Landlord: Real Estate, FinTech, and Extreme Ownership | Andrew Carson

    FEB 17

    From Renter to Landlord: Real Estate, FinTech, and Extreme Ownership | Andrew Carson

    Real estate investor + FinTech founder - fellow homeschooler Andrew Carson breaks down how he got started, why slow growth wins, and the mindset shift of Extreme Ownership. Plus: a simple “Taco Bell” framework for career clarity. What You’ll Learn  How Andrew went from sales to full-time real estate investingWhat “off-market” deals are (and why investors chase them)Wholesaling vs. flipping: what’s better for beginners and whyHard money lenders explained (simple version)Branding in a business where people naturally don’t trust youWhy “slow growth is the only growth” (and what happens with fast growth)A faith-based perspective on wealth: money vs. the love of moneyAndrew’s career clarity framework: Soft Skills + Hard Skills + Joy → Best-fit industries“Extreme Ownership” applied to life, marriage, and leadershipWhere to find Andrew: Website: https://www.ajotter.com/ and  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aj-otter/? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/AJ-Otter/100085616541488/

    1h 6m

  3. FEB 10

    Goals, Grit, and a Life of Adventure: J.P. Mathews on Finding Your Next Right Step

    In this episode, CW sits down with longtime friend JP Mathews, a counselor, family man, and Wyoming Army National Guard soldier, for a wide-ranging conversation about career direction, calling, and living with open hands. JP walks through his unconventional journey: starting in sales (and wrestling with feeling “disingenuous”), serving in youth ministry, earning a counseling degree, working with rural students, and eventually joining the military in a later season of life. Along the way, we talk about the importance of community, the power of wise voices (especially mentors 30+ years ahead), and how your past (family dynamics, conflict, hardship, and “nonlinear” steps) can reveal the strengths God has been forming in you all along. We also dig into goals: how to avoid analysis paralysis, how to work backwards from a vision, and how to tell the difference between a hard thing you should push through vs. a hard thing that signals a pivot. If you’re a student, young professional, or parent trying to help someone navigate “What should I do next?”, this one will give you clarity, courage, and a few quotable one-liners you won’t forget.

    1h 12m

  4. 11/18/2025

    Joel’s Path: Cop, Tech Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, and the Faith That Guides It All

    How do you build a meaningful career when you’re interested in more than one thing? And how do you stay grounded when life takes you into places of real danger, real responsibility, and real purpose? In this episode, Joel shares his incredible journey — from running a phone-repair business in high school, to earning a criminology degree, to becoming a full-time police officer who still finds time to build a tech startup and manage 20 rental properties. Joel breaks down: How he chose law enforcement after wrestling with business vs. purposeWhat real police work is actually like (a LOT more diverse than you think)How he manages multiple careers at once using a strategic shift scheduleCreative financing and how he acquired a portfolio of 20 rental homesA near-death experience on the job that changed his lifeWhy his faith became the foundation that pulled him out of burnoutHow “planting seeds” in people’s lives has led to unbelievable storiesHis advice for 17–18-year-olds figuring out their first stepsThis is one of the most honest, surprising, and purpose-driven career stories on the show; perfect for students, young adults, and anyone trying to understand how faith, work, and calling come together in real life. Connect with the VoQuest Podcast Instagram: @VoQuestPodcast — https://www.instagram.com/voquestpodcast/TikTok: @VoQuest.Podcast — https://www.tiktok.com/@voquest.podcast

    57 min
  5. From the Garage to Entrepreneurship: Anthony Simmons' Story of AVRS Automotive

    11/12/2025

    From the Garage to Entrepreneurship: Anthony Simmons' Story of AVRS Automotive

    In this episode, Anthony Simmons, founder of AVRS Automotive, shares how he turned a lifelong love for fixing cars into a thriving, purpose-driven business. Anthony talks about how he started with just a bag of tools and a vision, and how hard work, faith, and the right partnerships helped him grow into a full-time entrepreneur. His goal? To redefine what it means to be a mechanic by building a people-first, on-the-go auto service that customers can trust. You’ll hear about: The moment he realized he could build a business around his passionLessons learned from early mistakes and partnershipsWhy professionalism and integrity matter in any careerHis dream of mentoring young technicians fresh out of trade schoolHow he’s creating opportunity for others while changing an industryA great listen for students, career explorers, and anyone wondering what it looks like to build a meaningful career from the ground up. 🔗 Connect with Anthony & AVRS Automotive 🌐 Website: avrsautomotive.com 🔗 LinkTree: avrsautomotive.com/linktree 📸 Instagram: @avrs_automotive_ 📘 Facebook: AVRS Automotive 💼 LinkedIn: Anthony Simmons 🎧 Connect with the VoQuest Podcast Instagram: @VoQuestPodcast TikTok: @VoQuest.Podcast

    1h 4m
  6. Nathan Cole: Living with Purpose, Building Bold Ideas, and Following the Path of Peace

    11/04/2025

    Nathan Cole: Living with Purpose, Building Bold Ideas, and Following the Path of Peace

    What does it look like to live fully in your calling while building bold ideas that shape the future? In this episode, Nathan, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and Head of Operations at a VC-backed tech startup, joins host C.W. Elliott to talk about vocation, purpose, and faith in the startup world. Nathan shares how he went from missionary work to leading operations at a VC-backed tech company building a distributed cloud (think: the world’s largest supercomputer without data centers). He also opens up about mentorship, life planning, and the importance of humility, gratitude, perseverance, and prayer. You’ll learn: How to discern when it’s time to pivot in your careerHow to find and engage the right mentorsWhy writing a life plan can transform your focusHow to keep faith at the center of your work - even in high-pressure environmentsWhy listening and “humble curiosity” are essential to long-term successA conversation on vocation, calling, and courage for anyone navigating life’s next step. 🔗 Connect with VoQuest Podcast Instagram: @VoQuestPodcast TikTok: @VoQuest.Podcast

    41 min
  7. From Lagos Streets to Lasting Impact: Adeola Ajayi on Faith, Perseverance, and Purpose

    10/27/2025

    From Lagos Streets to Lasting Impact: Adeola Ajayi on Faith, Perseverance, and Purpose

    Born in a 9x9 room in Lagos, Nigeria, sleeping on concrete beside six siblings, Adeola Ajayi learned early what it means to dream against all odds. In this episode, Adeola shares his powerful story from selling fruit barefoot on the streets, to earning a basketball scholarship to America at 16, to founding the AOA Impact Foundation, which now provides clean water, shoes, education, and hope to children in the very community where he grew up. We talk about his new book, Footprints on Concrete: The Story of a Barefoot Dreamer Who Refused to Quit, the faith and perseverance that carried him through unimaginable hardship, and how he’s turning pain into purpose through his foundation’s work today. This conversation will challenge your perspective, deepen your gratitude, and inspire you to discover your own purpose, no matter where you start. 📚 Resources Mentioned Adeola’s Book: Footprints on Concrete Book Website: FootprintsOnConcrete.com Foundation: AOAImpact.com 🔗 Connect with the VoQuest Podcast Instagram: @VoQuestPodcast TikTok: @VoQuest.Podcast

    1h 15m
  8. NASA Engineer on Career, Faith, and Purpose (Shaun McDonald)

    09/30/2025

    NASA Engineer on Career, Faith, and Purpose (Shaun McDonald)

    Shaun McDonald, NASA engineer at Johnson Space Center, dives into guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), Artemis prep, “work as worship,” and practical career tips for building a meaningful vocation.

    1h 7m
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We're on a quest to help people find the best way to answer the question, 'What should I do with my life?' 

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  • Creator
    C.W.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 VoQuest Podcast
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