Red House Productions | Episode 23: “Faith, Family, and Entrepreneurship—Lessons from Podcaster Garr Russell”

In this episode of the Red House Productions Podcast, Heidi sits down with Garr Russell, an entrepreneur, podcaster, husband, and father who openly shares how his faith has shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From bankruptcy to running a thriving business, Garr’s testimony is a reminder that rejection is not the end, but part of the learning process.

Garr opens up about:

• How faith and business intersect in powerful ways.
• The importance of networking, building genuine connections, and overcoming the fear of rejection.
• Why vulnerability and authenticity create stronger podcast conversations.
• Lessons from hosting RV Rental Secrets and guesting on 4–5 podcasts a week!!
• How Christian entrepreneurs can reframe sales, rejection, and business growth through a lens of hope and faith.

Whether you’re a podcaster who struggles to pitch yourself, a creative entrepreneur facing setbacks, or a faith-driven business owner seeking encouragement, this conversation will inspire you to lean into community, embrace vulnerability, and keep moving forward.

Key Takeaway:
You’re never failing—you’re either winning or learning. Rejection is simply one step closer to the right “yes.”

• Visit Garr Russell’s website: garrussell.com (check out his books!)
• Garr’s podcast: RV Rental Secrets
• Scripture references: Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 6, Proverbs 14:23

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Red House Productions | Episode 22: “From Startup to Social Impact – Shawn Whitson on Building ActsSocial and Launching a Purpose-Driven Podcast”

Think you need a perfect plan before you start podcasting? Think again.

In today’s episode, Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Shawn Whitson, founder of ActsSocial—a faith-driven social media platform with a purpose. Shawn shares how a Holy Spirit prompting led him to create ActsSocial, the hurdles his team faced in building a platform from scratch, and why podcasting became an essential extension of his mission.

You’ll hear:

• How Shawn turned a vision into a global platform serving thousands in just months
• The surprising way ActsSocial grew an email list of 130,000 before launch
• Why “starting backwards” with a podcast can actually accelerate growth
• The importance of transparency, storytelling, and faith in building authentic communities
• Practical advice for podcasters struggling with fear, imposter syndrome, or where to begin

This conversation is equal parts entrepreneurial wisdom and spiritual encouragement. Whether you’re a podcaster, business owner, or creative, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and the courage to start—even when you don’t have all the details figured out.

Guest Information:
Shawn Whitson is the founder of ActsSocial, a faith-centered social media platform designed to build positive, uplifting community online. Learn more at ActsSocial.com and connect with him on LinkedIn. Listen to the ActsSocial Podcast - click here!

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Red House Productions | Episode 21: “Turning a Podcast Into Profit – Jared Judge’s Blueprint for Business Growth”

Think podcasting is just about creating content? Think again.

In today’s episode, Eric Jay Begay sits down with Jared Judge—host of The Gigging Musician Podcast and creator of BookLive—to explore how podcasting can be a powerful tool for scaling your business, building trust, and attracting new customers.

You’ll hear:

• How Jared combined music and entrepreneurship to launch a thriving business.
• The origin story behind BookLive and how failure sparked innovation.
• Why podcasting became his secret weapon for building trust in his community.
• How consistency shaped his voice, confidence, and audience growth.
• The role podcasting plays alongside other marketing channels like ads.

This conversation is packed with insights for podcasters, musicians, and entrepreneurs ready to turn their show into a growth engine.

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Guest Information:

• BookLive’s Website
• The Gigging Musician Podcast with Jared Judge
• BookLive’s Facebook Group

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