Delay the Decay with Dan Harty

Daniel Harty

Delay the Decay is a podcast for the unashamedly ambitious who want to live longer, lead better, and love deeper—without compromising what matters most. As 2 Corinthians 4:16 reminds us, “Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” We can’t stop the decay, but we can delay it—building strength in body, mind, and spirit while living with eternal purpose. Your host, Daniel Harty—coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor—helps high-performing leaders reprioritize what truly matters. Through honest conversations with guests from all walks of life, you’ll explore five key life domains: spiritual, relational, physical, mental, and financial, discovering how to build a life of lasting impact. This is your invitation to set perfection aside, embrace daily renewal, and start living to the full.

  1. 19h ago

    He Was a Pastor for 17 Years. Now He Runs a Bank | Darius Wise

    What happens when the skills that prepared you for your next chapter come from a career you never expected to leave? Darius Wise spent 17 years as a pastor before taking an unconventional path into financial services and eventually becoming President and CEO of Red Rocks Credit Union. Dan and Darius talk about navigating major career transitions, leading organizations through difficult change, and why purpose, people, and profitability do not have to compete. Darius also touches on what ministry taught him about leadership, how he approaches rebuilding an organization, and why knowing your “why” matters when the path ahead looks nothing like the one behind you. 00:00 From Pastor to CEO 04:40 Why Darius Left Ministry 10:15 Starting Over in a Completely Different Industry 16:30 What Pastoring Taught Him About Leadership 22:45 Walking Into an Organization That Needed Change 29:10 Why Purpose Has to Come Before Strategy 35:35 Turning Around Red Rocks Credit Union 41:50 Can You Put People First and Still Make Money? 47:05 Why Your Past Career Is Never Wasted 51:10 Preparing for the Next Chapter Thank you, Darius Wise, for being a guest on Delay the Decay! Find him on social media: - Darius on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darius-wise-07265629 Sign-up for the upcoming 40-Day fight https://40dayfight.com/sign-up-options Like, subscribe or follow if you enjoyed today’s episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DelaytheDecayPodcast Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life. - Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delay-the-decay-with-dan-harty/id1839656855 - Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14SGNmzOWOzJOLjnev66TF?si=5b7d810ecc244c77 - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delay_the_decay/ - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Delay-the-Decay/61577725301458/ - Website: www.delaythedecay.com *** New episodes every Monday! *** Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media: - Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/ - Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/ - Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com

    He Was a Pastor for 17 Years. Now He Runs a Bank | Darius Wise

  2. 6d ago

    The Prison Gym That Was Never About Fitness | Brandin Kreuzer

    What if getting stronger physically was only the beginning? Brandin Kreuzer helped build Redemption Road CrossFit inside prison, but the real mission went far beyond workouts. In this conversation, Brandin and Dan explore how discipline, accountability, mentorship, and community can help someone build a new identity instead of remaining defined by the worst parts of their past. Brandin shares what happened when men who were used to surviving alone began pushing, trusting, and holding one another accountable. They discuss why fitness became a training ground for leadership, what real rehabilitation requires, and why lasting change has to happen long before circumstances change. 00:00 Who Do You Decide to Become? 06:30 When Survival Becomes Your Identity 13:45 Why Working Out Wasn’t Enough 21:10 Building Redemption Road From the Inside 29:00 The Gym Was Never Really About Fitness 37:20 Learning to Trust Other Men 45:10 Accountability Without Excuses 53:30 Turning Athletes Into Leaders 01:01:15 Why Identity Has to Change First 01:09:20 Taking Responsibility for Your Future 01:16:30 What Brandin Wants to Build Next Thank you, Brandin Kreuzer, for being a guest on Delay the Decay! Like, subscribe or follow if you enjoyed today’s episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DelaytheDecayPodcast Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life. - Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delay-the-decay-with-dan-harty/id1839656855 - Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14SGNmzOWOzJOLjnev66TF?si=5b7d810ecc244c77 - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delay_the_decay/ - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Delay-the-Decay/61577725301458/ - Website: www.delaythedecay.com *** New episodes every Monday! *** Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media: - Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/ - Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/ - Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com

    The Prison Gym That Was Never About Fitness | Brandin Kreuzer

  3. Sep 28

    How CrossFit Helped Free Him From a 48-Year Prison Sentence | Nick Wells

    Nick Wells was facing decades in prison after addiction and repeated arrests had taken over his life. Then, behind bars, a workout became the beginning of something much bigger: a new identity, a community, and eventually the first CrossFit affiliate inside a prison. I sit down with Nick to talk about addiction, accountability, Redemption Road CrossFit, the fight for clemency that ultimately gave him a second chance, and why Nick now dedicates his freedom to helping other incarcerated people rebuild theirs. 00:00 Facing Decades Behind Bars 05:45 How Addiction Took Over Nick’s Life 12:20 Hitting Nearly 400 Pounds in Prison 18:35 The Workout That Changed Everything 25:40 Building CrossFit Behind Prison Walls 33:50 How Redemption Road Changed Prison Culture 42:15 The Unexpected Fight for Nick’s Freedom 50:30 The Moment Clemency Became Real 57:15 Walking Out of Prison With a New Purpose 01:03:20 Why Getting Out Is Only the Beginning 01:08:10 Taking Redemption Road Across America Thank you, Nick Wells, for being a guest on Delay the Decay! Find him on social media: - Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickwells_303/ - Nick's website: https://www.rf2.org/ Sign-up for the upcoming 40-Day fight https://40dayfight.com/sign-up-options Like, subscribe or follow if you enjoyed today’s episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DelaytheDecayPodcast Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life. - Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delay-the-decay-with-dan-harty/id1839656855 - Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14SGNmzOWOzJOLjnev66TF?si=5b7d810ecc244c77 - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delay_the_decay/ - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Delay-the-Decay/61577725301458/ - Website: www.delaythedecay.com *** New episodes every Monday! *** Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media: - Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/ - Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/ - Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com

    How CrossFit Helped Free Him From a 48-Year Prison Sentence | Nick Wells

  4. Sep 21

    The Calling That Changed Thousands of Young Lives | Mike Hahn

    What happens when a calling asks you to leave behind the life you expected? Dan Harty sits down with Mike Hahn to explore the story behind His Little Feet and the decision Mike and his wife, Christa, made to serve orphaned and vulnerable children around the world. Mike shares how an initial step of faith grew into an international children’s choir, a life-training academy, and a global mission helping young people find hope, opportunity, and a voice. Their conversation explores the uncertainty behind saying yes, the personal cost of pursuing a mission, and what it takes to continue serving when the path is difficult. It is a story about faith, obedience, family, and building something whose impact extends far beyond its founders. 00:00 The Calling That Changed Everything 04:35 How Mike and Christa Found Their Mission 11:42 The Beginning of His Little Feet 19:18 Saying Yes Without Knowing the Outcome 27:06 Giving Vulnerable Children a Voice 35:14 Life Behind the International Children’s Choir 43:22 The Personal Cost of Following a Calling 51:08 Helping Children Beyond the Stage 59:16 Building a Mission That Can Endure 01:06:45 What Mike Has Learned From Saying Yes Thank you, Mike Hahn, for being a guest on Delay the Decay! Find him on social media: - Mike on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hahn-9a794a9 - Mike's website: https://hislittlefeet.org/ Sign-up for the upcoming 40-Day fight https://40dayfight.com/sign-up-options Like, subscribe or follow if you enjoyed today’s episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DelaytheDecayPodcast Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life. - Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delay-the-decay-with-dan-harty/id1839656855 - Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14SGNmzOWOzJOLjnev66TF?si=5b7d810ecc244c77 - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delay_the_decay/ - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Delay-the-Decay/61577725301458/ - Website: www.delaythedecay.com *** New episodes every Monday! *** Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media: - Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/ - Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/ - Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com

    The Calling That Changed Thousands of Young Lives | Mike Hahn

  5. Sep 15

    Breaking the Sacred-Secular Divide | Darren Shearer

    Can faith genuinely shape the way you run a business, or does it disappear as soon as the workweek begins? In this episode, I sit down with Darren Shearer to explore what it means to build a business that reflects your beliefs in its decisions, culture, leadership, and purpose. Darren challenges the idea that faith belongs only in church and business exists only to generate profit. We discuss the divide between Sunday beliefs and Monday behavior, why business can become a meaningful form of ministry, and how leaders can pursue growth without allowing ambition, money, or status to become their identity. We also talk about what makes a business truly Christ-centered, the difference between displaying Christian branding and practicing Christian leadership, and how entrepreneurs can create value, serve people, and build something that matters beyond the bottom line. 00:00 Can Your Faith Survive the Workweek? 04:30 Why Christians Separate Faith and Business 10:15 Is Your Business Actually Christ-Centered? 16:40 Faith as More Than Company Branding 23:10 Can Business Become a Ministry? 30:25 Profit, Purpose, and the Danger of False Choices 37:40 What Christian Leaders Often Get Wrong 44:20 Building a Culture That Reflects Your Beliefs 51:10 When Ambition Becomes Your Identity 57:20 What It Means to Build for the Kingdom Thank you, Darren Shearer, for being a guest on Delay the Decay! Find him on social media: - Darren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darren_shearer_/ - Darren on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-shearer-44232635 - Darren's website: https://www.highbridgebooks.com/ Sign-up for the upcoming 40-Day fight https://40dayfight.com/sign-up-options Like, subscribe or follow if you enjoyed today’s episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DelaytheDecayPodcast Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life. - Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delay-the-decay-with-dan-harty/id1839656855 - Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14SGNmzOWOzJOLjnev66TF?si=5b7d810ecc244c77 - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delay_the_decay/ - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Delay-the-Decay/61577725301458/ - Website: www.delaythedecay.com *** New episodes every Monday! *** Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media: - Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/ - Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/ - Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com

    Breaking the Sacred-Secular Divide | Darren Shearer

  6. Sep 7

    The Hidden Cost of Keeping One Foot Out | Matt Estrin

    Matt Estrin spent 15 years as a pastor before taking the leap into entrepreneurship and eventually building seven businesses. In this conversation, Matt and Dan explore what happens when you stop keeping one foot safely outside your calling and decide to go all in. Matt shares how faith shaped his approach to risk, leadership, community, and business ownership. They discuss the cost of divided commitment, why entrepreneurship can be a form of service, and what it takes to build something that matters beyond revenue. 00:00 Why Matt Left the Pulpit 03:42 Keeping One Foot Outside the Business 09:18 When Matt Decided to Go All In 15:36 Can Entrepreneurship Be a Calling? 22:14 Building Seven Businesses Without Losing the Mission 31:08 Why Community Matters More Than Growth 39:45 The Cost of Divided Commitment 47:20 What Matt Would Tell a Hesitant Entrepreneur Thank you, Matt Estrin, for returning as a guest on Delay the Decay! Find him on social media: - Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-estrin-223125113 - 477 Distilling website: https://477distilling.com/ - Find Matt's upcoming book: https://a.co/d/0aeXaEfo Sign-up for the upcoming 40-Day fight https://40dayfight.com/sign-up-options Like, subscribe or follow if you enjoyed today’s episode! - https://www.youtube.com/@DelaytheDecayPodcast Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life. - Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delay-the-decay-with-dan-harty/id1839656855 - Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14SGNmzOWOzJOLjnev66TF?si=5b7d810ecc244c77 - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delay_the_decay/ - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Delay-the-Decay/61577725301458/ - Website: www.delaythedecay.com *** New episodes every Monday! *** Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media: - Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/ - Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/ - Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com

    The Hidden Cost of Keeping One Foot Out | Matt Estrin

  7. Sep 1

    The Life Audit every High Achiever Needs

    In this abbreviated solo episode of Delay the Decay, I share some key takeaways from a recent Nashville trip, a men’s retreat, and an upcoming community initiative. I reflect on a Dolly Parton quote about desire outweighing fear as a practical picture of courage—taking the next faithful step instead of waiting for fear to disappear. From the retreat, I share my experience confronting three areas in my own life—shame, deceit, and sadness—highlighting identity, honesty, and navigating life transitions with gratitude. Then we talk a little bit about the 40-Day Fight “Fall Forward” starting September 14, built around a Hebrews devotional and an assessment designed to help reorder priorities toward intentional living—moving from inspiration to action while pursuing healthier habits, better leadership, and deeper love. 00:00 Solo Episode Setup 01:04 Dolly Parton Courage 02:36 Direction Not Perfection 03:15 Men's Retreat Lessons 04:32 Healing Shame 05:33 Leaving Deceit Behind 06:30 Navigating Sadness 08:40 Introducing 40 Day Fight 09:16 Gospel Centered Growth 10:54 How the Program Works 12:06 Sign Up and Pricing 12:45 Closing and Next Guest Sign-up for the upcoming 40 Day fight - https://40dayfight.com/sign-up-options Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life. - Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delay-the-decay-with-dan-harty/id1839656855 - Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14SGNmzOWOzJOLjnev66TF?si=5b7d810ecc244c77 - Find our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DelaytheDecayPodcast - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delay_the_decay/ - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Delay-the-Decay/61577725301458/ - Website: www.delaythedecay.com *** New episodes every Monday! *** Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media: - Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/ - Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/ - Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com Like, subscribe or follow if you enjoyed today’s episode!

    The Life Audit every High Achiever Needs

  8. Aug 24

    I Made 52 Episodes. Now the Work Continues

    In the 52nd episode of Delay the Decay, we celebrate one year of consistency on the podcast, and we reflect on concepts such as decay, stewardship, and the five life domains. We talk about the goals for Delay the Decay in the next months, what I want to accomplish and the message I want my audience to take away. 00:00 One Year Milestone 01:37 Beautiful Decay Reality 03:41 Stewardship and Action 04:19 Five Life Domains 06:09 Church Transition Season 08:08 Launching the Podcast 09:12 Advice to Stay Consistent 12:15 Defining Success Personally 14:18 Momentum and Next Steps 14:45 How Decay Really Happens 15:36 The Big Brand Question 17:15 Podcast Meets 40 Day Fight 19:48 Scaling with Stewardship 21:42 Guardrails Against Personal Decay 22:32 52 Episodes Reflection 23:54 Final Reflection Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life. - Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delay-the-decay-with-dan-harty/id1839656855 - Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14SGNmzOWOzJOLjnev66TF?si=5b7d810ecc244c77 - Find our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DelaytheDecayPodcast - Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delay_the_decay/ - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Delay-the-Decay/61577725301458/ - Website: www.delaythedecay.com *** New episodes every Monday! *** Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media: - Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharty123/ - Dan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanHarty/ - Dan’s Guides: www.danhartyguides.com Like, subscribe or follow if you enjoyed today’s episode!

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Delay the Decay is a podcast for the unashamedly ambitious who want to live longer, lead better, and love deeper—without compromising what matters most. As 2 Corinthians 4:16 reminds us, “Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” We can’t stop the decay, but we can delay it—building strength in body, mind, and spirit while living with eternal purpose. Your host, Daniel Harty—coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor—helps high-performing leaders reprioritize what truly matters. Through honest conversations with guests from all walks of life, you’ll explore five key life domains: spiritual, relational, physical, mental, and financial, discovering how to build a life of lasting impact. This is your invitation to set perfection aside, embrace daily renewal, and start living to the full.

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