I’m Here For It

Josh Ott
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🎙️ I’m Here For It with Josh Ott and Friends Real conversations. Real people. Real life. Life is messy, meaningful, hilarious, and hard—and we’re here for it. Every episode, pastor, coach, strategy specialist, and author Josh Ott sits down with friends, thought leaders, and everyday people to talk about what really matters (and some things that don’t). From the deeply personal to the totally ridiculous, nothing’s off limits. We laugh. We cry. We ask honest questions. We embrace the awkward. And through it all, we stay rooted in authenticity, purpose, and a whole lot of grace. If you’re tired of the fake and craving something real—you just found your people. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join the conversation. #RealTalk #FaithAndLife #JoshOtt #ImHereForIt

  1. Ep. 18 – Thank You for the Ride & Jordan Brothers’ Story (with Frank Jordan)

    09/16/2025

    Ep. 18 – Thank You for the Ride & Jordan Brothers’ Story (with Frank Jordan)

    Frank Jordan, of The Jordan Brothers, sits with me for a conversation that spans decades — family, music, grit, and the lessons you don’t always hear about. We dig into their history, the making of “Thank You for the Ride,” what working with family looks like when things get messy, and how the values of respect, belief in others, and staying real still matter.

    56 min
  2. Ep. 17 – Baseball Lessons, Better Health & Breaking the Norms (with Dr. Buddy Touchinsky)

    09/09/2025

    Ep. 17 – Baseball Lessons, Better Health & Breaking the Norms (with Dr. Buddy Touchinsky)

    In this episode, I talk with Dr. Buddy Touchinsky, founder of PEAK Integrative Medicine. We share stories from baseball, the coaches who shaped us, and the life lessons that still stick: things like if you have to work through the cold, others do too and always be a student of the game. Then we connect those lessons to health: small habits, sleep, food, screens, and why the medical system often misses the point. Buddy’s approach at PEAK is simple but powerful: Real answers. A clear plan. Finally feel good again. This one’s about awareness, breaking unhealthy norms, and refusing to settle for complacency.

    1h 15m
  3. Ep. 16 – Seeing a Need & Stepping Up (with Lindsey Gibson & Abby Carr)

    08/26/2025

    Ep. 16 – Seeing a Need & Stepping Up (with Lindsey Gibson & Abby Carr)

    In this episode, I talk with Lindsey Gibson and Abby Carr — two young women who started the Hamburg chapter of The Invitation, a ministry connecting young women around community and faith. We dig into what it means to wait for God’s timing, how to stay faithful when it feels like nothing is happening, and why real relationships require risk and vulnerability. It’s a conversation about seeing a need, stepping up, and finding hope in community. Whether you’re young, old, churched, or not — there’s something here for you.

    50 min
  4. Ep. 15 – The Actual Jesus, Honest Pastors & Real Life (with Joe Henseler)

    08/19/2025

    Ep. 15 – The Actual Jesus, Honest Pastors & Real Life (with Joe Henseler)

    This episode is a real one. I sit down with my friend Joe Henseler, lead pastor of Faith Church in the Lehigh Valley, dad of three grown sons, and a guy who knows how to keep things honest. We talk about parenting, technology, grief, funerals, and what it’s like to lead when you’re not perfect. Joe opens up about abuse from his father, the moment he realized he wasn’t everything those words said he was, and how following the actual Jesus changes everything. It’s funny, raw, and deeply encouraging. Whether you’re in church, out of church, or not sure what you think about church — you’ll get something from this conversation.

    1h 4m
  5. Life After the Stroke | Gary Gibson’s Story of Love, Grit & Not Giving Up (Ep. 014)

    08/12/2025

    Life After the Stroke | Gary Gibson’s Story of Love, Grit & Not Giving Up (Ep. 014)

    Gary Gibson was living life in the fast lane — a good career, engaged, active, and spending time with friends at the bar every day. But after getting COVID, everything changed. Just as he was about to be discharged from the hospital, he had a stroke on FaceTime with his fiancée, Jen. The surgery saved his life but left him without movement on his right side, unable to walk or talk. In an instant, he went from planning a wedding to wondering if he’d ever live independently again. Gary didn’t give up. He fought for every inch — relearning to walk, talk, and drive. He married Jen (I had the honor of officiating — the rehearsal was the day my dad died), and today they’re raising two beautiful daughters. This conversation is about resilience, relentless love, and finding life on the other side of devastation. It’s proof that even when you think it’s over, good can still come. (It reminds me of the verse in Romans 8:28 — “God works in all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.”) In this episode: 💪 Life after a massive stroke ❤️ The strength of a spouse’s love 🚶‍♂️ Relearning the basics — and the grit it takes to keep going 🌅 Why there’s hope on the other side of loss 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 💬 Drop a comment if Gary’s story inspires you — it helps more people find real conversations like this. #GaryGibson #NeverGiveUp #StrokeSurvivor #Resilience #LoveStory #LifeAfterStroke #Faith #Romans828 #ImHereForItPodcast

    42 min
  6. Flip the Switch. Bring the Show. (Ep. 013) | Ken Gibson on Creativity, Leadership & Belief

    08/05/2025

    Flip the Switch. Bring the Show. (Ep. 013) | Ken Gibson on Creativity, Leadership & Belief

    Ken Gibson is the Music Director at Pine Grove Area High School — and if you’ve ever seen the marching band, drama program, or concert performances there, you’ve seen his creativity in action. In this episode, we talk about: 🎭 Why creativity needs room to breathe 🎷 Getting rejected from music school and how it shaped his story 🎤 The power of performance — and turning on “the show” 🙌 How believing in someone can change everything 🧠 Leadership lessons from Disney (yes, really) 🎸 His band Rusted Rhythmn and why he keeps creating outside of school too This one's for the teachers, creatives, performers, encouragers, and anyone who’s ever had to keep going after hearing “you’re not good enough.” 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and wherever you get podcasts 💬 Subscribe, like, and drop a comment — it helps more people find real conversations like this #KenGibson #Creativity #Leadership #MarchingBand #MusicEducation #RustedRhythmn #FaithInPeople #ImHereForItPodcast

    1h 15m
  7. Faith, Baseball & Coming Back Strong | Ben Kreiger on Priorities, Pressure & Purpose

    07/29/2025

    Faith, Baseball & Coming Back Strong | Ben Kreiger on Priorities, Pressure & Purpose

    Ben Kreiger wears a lot of hats — high school baseball coach, safety manager at Hydro Aluminum, guitarist for Houligan and Grace Worship — but this conversation is about way more than his résumé. In this episode, we dive into: ⚾ Coaching through a district championship season and a heartbreaking state playoff loss 🙏 What it looks like to come back to faith after drifting 🧠 Learning to prioritize what really matters in a world that pulls you everywhere 🎸 Living with integrity on the field, on stage, and in everyday life It’s a story of resilience, leadership, and showing up where it counts. Whether you love baseball, music, or just want to grow your faith and purpose — this one’s for you. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow the show and share it with someone who needs real talk about life, faith, and leadership. #BenKreiger #BaseballCoach #FaithJourney #Priorities #Leadership #ImHereForItPodcast #ChristianPodcast

    50 min
  8. I’m Here For It | Ep. 011 – Songs, Struggles & the Studio (with Maddie Zimmerman)

    07/15/2025

    I’m Here For It | Ep. 011 – Songs, Struggles & the Studio (with Maddie Zimmerman)

    Maddie Zimmerman is a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter—and one of the lead worship leaders at Grace Free Church. But behind the voice is a story full of creativity, mental health battles, ADHD ups and downs, and the sacred way songwriting helps her make sense of it all. In this warm and honest episode, Maddie talks about the tension between struggle and art, the gift and chaos of ADHD, why medication shouldn’t carry shame, and how her songwriting is less about performance and more about processing real life. We talk music production, creativity, self-worth, and how God uses all of it—not just the polished stuff. 🎧 Let’s get into it: Songs, Struggles, and the Studio. — I’m Here For It with Josh Ott and Friends Real talk. Real life. Real hope.

    51 min
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🎙️ I’m Here For It with Josh Ott and Friends Real conversations. Real people. Real life. Life is messy, meaningful, hilarious, and hard—and we’re here for it. Every episode, pastor, coach, strategy specialist, and author Josh Ott sits down with friends, thought leaders, and everyday people to talk about what really matters (and some things that don’t). From the deeply personal to the totally ridiculous, nothing’s off limits. We laugh. We cry. We ask honest questions. We embrace the awkward. And through it all, we stay rooted in authenticity, purpose, and a whole lot of grace. If you’re tired of the fake and craving something real—you just found your people. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join the conversation. #RealTalk #FaithAndLife #JoshOtt #ImHereForIt

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