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. purpose
• What real police work is actually like (a LOT more diverse than you think)
• How he manages multiple careers at once using a strategic shift schedule
• Creative financing and how he acquired a portfolio of 20 rental homes
• A near-death experience on the job that changed his life
• Why his faith became the foundation that pulled him out of burnout
• How “planting seeds” in people’s lives has led to unbelievable stories
• His advice for 17–18-year-olds figuring out their first steps

This 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.

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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 passion
• Lessons learned from early mistakes and partnerships
• Why professionalism and integrity matter in any career
• His dream of mentoring young technicians fresh out of trade school
• How he’s creating opportunity for others while changing an industry

A great listen for students, career explorers, and anyone wondering what it looks like to build a meaningful career from the ground up.

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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 career
• How to find and engage the right mentors
• Why writing a life plan can transform your focus
• How to keep faith at the center of your work - even in high-pressure environments
• Why listening and “humble curiosity” are essential to long-term success

A conversation on vocation, calling, and courage for anyone navigating life’s next step.

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