The Simple Talk with Wayne McCullough

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Wayne McCullough discusses faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances.

  1. May 27

    Episode 22: Wayne McCullough, Jr. on Brotherhood, Brokenness & Dating After Being Born Again (Part II)

    In this episode of Simple Talk, Wayne sits down for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, identity, and the moments that change us. Through stories filled with humor, honesty, and hard-earned perspective, this episode explores the tension between ambition and authenticity, the weight of expectations, and the importance of relationships, faith, and staying grounded. A reflective and encouraging conversation about growth, resilience, and learning what truly matters.

  2. May 19

    Episode 21: Wayne McCullough Jr. on Faith, Family, Friends & Finding Strength in Christ (Part 1)

    Wayne McCullough Sr. sits down with his son, Wayne McCullough Jr., for an honest conversation about faith, family, purpose, and the values that shape a meaningful life. The episode also dives into personal transformation, generational perspectives on faith, and the renewed spiritual hunger happening within Gen Z today. This isn’t just a father-son conversation. It’s a real, thoughtful discussion about growth, priorities, and finding joy in the things that matter most.

  3. 10/26/2025

    Episode 20: Cary Pierce: Songwriter Insights on Music, Purpose and Joy

    Wayne returns with guest Cary Pierce for an honest, open conversation about music, faith, and second chances. Cary shares how his journey from small stages to big success led him to reevaluate what really matters — from chasing applause to finding peace, purpose, and redemption. It’s a story about friendship, creativity, and the quiet work of rebuilding life with gratitude and grace.

  4. 09/22/2025

    Episode 19: Pastor Jeff Warren: Living Forgiven, the Great Revival and Facing Tragedy with Faith

    Welcome to Simple Talk 2025 — real conversations about faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances. In this debut episode, host Wayne McCullough sits down with Pastor Jeff Warren to talk about hope, discipleship, and what it means to truly find our identity in Christ. Together, they explore the challenges facing the modern church, the power of community, and how slowing down to be with God changes everything. Honest, heartfelt, and practical, this episode sets the tone for a podcast designed to inspire, encourage, and bring people home.

  5. 08/26/2025

    Episode 18: Jarret Kovics & Michael Swail: Fighting for the Future You- personal strategies for optimizing health, wellness and mental clarity from two warriors participating in the arena of life.

    Summary: Join us on a transformative journey as we welcome my dear friends Jarret Kovics and Michael Swail to explore the intricate balance of the 5F framework—family, friends, fitness, finances, and faith and its impact on our lives. Together, we share personal stories from ultramarathons to building businesses, emphasizing the power of supportive relationships and mental health. Michael opens up about his transition from investment banking to integrative wellness with Alive and Well, while I stress the importance of fostering deeply meaningful connections and shedding toxicity for a truly fulfilling existence. Listen in as we unpack our personal morning rituals and the profound effect they have on setting the tone for our day. From my sunrise-simulating Hatch alarm to Michael's devotional, cold showers, we each reveal how we intertwine wellness and productivity into our routines.Our discussion highlights the small yet significant habits, like three-minute cold showers, that can create powerful ripples throughout our day, and we emphasize the intention behind starting our mornings with practices that nourish both body and soul. Wrap up your listening experience with reflections on life's voyage, where we ponder the spontaneous thoughts and values that surface in moments of pressure. Acknowledging personal growth and the ability to express love more freely than in the past.

  6. 08/26/2025

    Episode 17:Good: Finding your yellow door in the face of adversity, 1,000x relationships and lessons on love from a beautiful soul

    Summary: When life knocked Wayne’s daughter Amelia down as she faced disappointment, our family learned a powerful lesson about rising back up with grace. It's these moments of resilience that I'm eager to share with you. As we explore the significance of balancing the 'big five'—faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances. We're living in a world that's constantly testing our strength; from global pandemics to the everyday grind, it's crucial to find harmony and foster peace over conflict. Join us for a candid conversation on the vital role of play in managing stress, and the grounding effect of staying accountable, both to ourselves and to our listeners, through life's tumultuous journey.Links:https://open.spotify.com/episode/31qziZxRwdKx1KC8YYqfmj?si=a6X9IN1yRuG2BNxul9soWA&nd=1&dlsi=11182282549342dahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAFcHMidJj8&t=82s

  7. 08/26/2025

    Episode 16: Betsy Price: Every Heard Follows a Lead Steer. Faith, Fiscal Responsibility and Fighting for What is Right

    Betsy Price: Every Heard Follows a Lead Steer. Faith, Fiscal Responsibility and Fighting for What is Right

  8. 08/26/2025

    Episode 15: Tracy Walder: The Unexpected Spy

    For Tracy Walder, the easy path has never been an option. Raised in a family with generations of military service, she understood from a young age the importance of giving back. In college, she studied history and took opportunities to gain experience as they came, but couldn’t quite find the right fit for her skills. One day, she saw a recruiter for the CIA on her college campus. She handed in her resume and by the time she graduated, she had a job offer on the table. That daring decision, made while she was still a student, ultimately shaped much of her professional career. She spent the next several years working with the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center before moving on to the FBI, where she was a special agent focusing on Chinese Counterintelligence operations The hours were long and the work challenging. At some points along the way, she experienced adversity and harassment, but Walder persevered. On this week’s episode of The Simple Talk, host Wayne McCullough speaks with Walder about the ups and downs and the nuggets of wisdom she’s learned along the way. The path might not be easy, but with confidence and humility, you can put your knowledge and skills to work in service of a better future. This Week’s Takeaways: -Be proactive about finding opportunities -Have confidence in yourself -Don’t leave situations without a reason -Push the boundaries of your comfort zone -Use your knowledge to give back to others Quotes: “I believe fully that how men and women are treated really starts at the top.” -Tracy Walder “I was bullied.The amount of bullying that I faced was astronomical. … I spent a lot of my life hating myself and not being very confident. So, I think at 16, I would have told myself to have more confidence.” -Tracy Walder “Working out has always been my therapy. I think, from being at the FBI, I would just go on crazy long runs by myself with no one else.” -Tracy Walder “The thing I always tell (my daughter) -- because this is what I always told myself -- is be brave. Be brave, be brave, be brave. That’s always my message to her.” -Tracy Walder Contact: You can find out more about Tracy Walder online at https://www.tracywalder.com/. You can also follow her on Twitter @tracy_walder and Instagram @TheUnexpectedSpy. Be sure to check out her new book, The Unexpected Spy: From the CIA to the FBI, My Secret Life Taking Down Some of the World’s Most Notorious Terrorists, available online, in stores, and as an audiobook. Mentioned This Week: -Girl Security, a nonprofit dedicated to closing the gender gap in national security through training and mentoring support for girls: https://www.girlsecurity.org/

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