Dr. Brad Alles is an Assistant Professor of Education at Concordia University Wisconsin. He graduated from Concordia University Nebraska with a Bachelor’s degree in education, and received his Master’s degree in Christian education from Concordia University Chicago. Brad earned his Ed.D in Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement from Concordia University Wisconsin. Known for his ability to breakdown Scripture so it’s easily understood and applied, adding humor along the way, he is a frequent Bible study teacher at Milwaukee area churches. In addition, he is a featured speaker at state and national youth gatherings, as well as youth worker, teacher, and pastor conferences. His passion for God’s Word comes through clearly in his teaching style. His family lives in Germantown, Wisconsin.
For over three decades, Dave has been committed to helping people achieve greater results through more effective leadership. As a speaker, trainer, and coach working in the U.S. and internationally with businesses and organizations in both the for-profit and the non-for profit arenas, his personal mission is to share hope that better is possible, add value to leaders who will multiply value in others, and help grow their influence. Dave has trained leaders in Guatemala, Paraguay, and Costa Rica as a partner with John Maxwell, served as a pastor and church planter, was a Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and has served as Director and Chairman of multiple boards. He and his wife have three kids and live in suburban Chicagoland.
Doug Fearing is a devoted husband, proud father of two daughters, and a grateful grandfather and great-grandfather. An entrepreneur, community leader, and mentor, Doug has lived the exhilaration of success and the heartbreak of setbacks—and has seen how both can become tools in God’s hands. He was the co-founder and now retired leader of Fearing’s Audio Video Security, a company recognized for excellence in its field.
Beyond business, Doug has invested deeply in people and communities. Doug served as State President of the Wisconsin Jaycees (Junior Chamber International), which at that time was a 10,000 member community service organization. At the end of his term, he was recognized as one of the top 20 state presidents in the nation and was also tapped to represent the United States Jaycees at the 1990 JCI Model United Nations. It was in the Jaycees that his public speaking grew and flourished. He also served as the Chairman of Republican Party of Columbia County from 1994-1998.
Currently, Doug serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations, including one he helped found, Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County (very similar to Big Brother Big Sisters), and serves on the Board of Directors of Schools for Haiti, a 501c3 out of Tampa, FL, which operates 11 schools and is educating, feeding, and clothing over 2000 students. Doug is also a member of Gideon’s International and is a certified church presenter for the Gideons. He is also a published author.
Doug’s life was forever changed in 2005 when he experienced a divine wake-up call that redirected his pursuit of the American Dream toward the Kingdom Dream. His journey—marked by brokenness, redemption, and transformation—inspires his message that true joy and lasting impact are found only in trusting God. Today, his passion is to call others to awaken to that same Kingdom Dream and to live lives of eternal significance.
Bill Goodwin has over 30 years of leadership experience in growing and building individuals and teams with proven leadership training and dynamic speaking for growth. Bill is a speaker, executive coach, and trainer with on the Executive Team of Maxwell Leadership with his mentor, John C. Maxwell, and a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA). Speaking for years, to groups of all sizes, he brings messages of hope through personal stories with practical application with enthusiasm!
A former lead pastor for 18 years after years of serving as a Youth Pastor, Bill is passionate about equipping the Body of Christ. He founded Priority Living Consulting Group in 2021 and serves as CEO. Bill also serves part-time as Pastor of Strategic Partnerships with International Ministerial Fellowship (IMF) serving those who serve others in front-line ministries.
On November 23, 1999, Bill experienced respiratory failure and died. His spirit entered heaven and he saw Jesus! Being given a second chance has changed his life and the full testimony is so inspiring.
Bill and Karla were married in 1993 and have two adult children and two grandsons. He enjoys reading leadership books, listening to podcasts, working out, being on a boat on any Minnesota lake, traveling the globe, and In-N-Out Burger!
Andrew Moser is the Regional Director of Development for Ethnos360, a missions organization driven by a vision of a thriving church for every people. Andrew began with Ethnos360 (formerly New Tribes Mission) in August 2023, and is tasked with stewarding and developing donor relationships across Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. Andrew’s primary focus is Ethnos360 Bible Institute in Waukesha, WI, a Bible school that is preparing students for life and missions.
For more than 25 years, Chris Lema has worked with, led, hired, mentored, consulted with, and coached high-performers and high-performing teams to drive remarkable results and achieve outcomes others deemed impossible. As a seasoned executive and CEO of Motivations AI, he brings deep expertise in product strategy for SaaS, eCommerce, courseware, and membership and subscription platforms. Beyond his leadership, he is a well-respected business coach who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the WordPress and open-source ecosystems.
An accomplished sales trainer, Paul first made a name for himself as The Cold Call Coach. Cold calling? You mean the sales practice that everyone dreads? Yes indeed. Paul actually likes cold calling, has been very successful at it, and teaches others how to do so fruitfully. His book, “The Secrets to Cold Call Success,” is an Amazon best-seller.
A free thinker and truth seeker, Paul spearheaded the creation of Young Guns, a movement that encourages entrepreneurs and professionals to speak up, be real, and share the most authentic version of themselves. The world is a fast-moving place. They’re changing how business gets done.
In between, Paul lives in Colgate, Wis., with his wife, Tanya, and their three children. The most important part of his unconventional life is the most conventional of all. He wouldn’t have it any other way.
A few years ago, Paul nearly worked himself to death. He was a mess, stressed out and alienated from those who meant the most to him. God stepped in. Paul let Him take charge. Paul’s career took off, and he was soon speaking to audiences in the tens of thousands, inspiring and empowering people to use their unique qualities for success and fulfillment.
A slightly unconventional path? Maybe so. For Paul, it’s the only one to follow.
Matt Granados is an accomplished entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, and author whose work seamlessly intertwines business excellence with Christian purpose. As the founder and president of Life Pulse Inc., he has crafted a proprietary methodology that fuses intentional structure with motivational mindset—helping organizations like Twitter, Google, and even the U.S. Air Force overcome performance gaps and achieve sustainable growth. Matt built his first million-dollar venture by age 24 and later scaled a $40 million sales organization staffed by nontraditional hires, proving that intentional leadership can unlock extraordinary results. His two international bestsellers, Motivate the Unmotivated and The Intentional Week, have amplified his influence as a movement builder in purposeful productivity.
Together with his wife, Maria, Matt co-founded the Take Part Foundation, inspired by their daughter’s battle with a rare condition. The foundation advances research into pediatric rare diseases and supports families who are often denied access to essential genetic testing—a powerful testament to faith in action.
As a devoted Christian leader, Matt’s faith anchors all he does—informing his strategic vision at Life Pulse, his philanthropic pursuits through Take Part, and his role as a men’s ministry director within his local church. He embodies servant leadership, helping others align their calling with their capacity to create meaningful, Kingdom-centered impact.
Let me take you behind the curtain for a moment—because what happened with the release of our “Can a Christian Be a Democrat?” podcast episode was one of the most surprising, convicting, and spiritually clarifying experiences I’ve had in a long time.
Here’s the truth: I recorded that episode months ago… and then refused to release it.
It sat on the shelf collecting dust while I wrestled internally.
Now, I’m not a man who shies away from controversy. I don’t back down from tough conversations. I don’t tremble when culture pushes back. But this one? This topic? This episode?
It gave me pause.
Not because it wasn’t Biblical. It was.
Not because it wasn’t truthful. It was.
Not because it wasn’t needed. It absolutely was.
I hesitated because I wanted to be absolutely certain: “Lord… is this the right time? Is this the right moment? Is this the right fight?”
I battled with timing. With tone. With stewardship. With responsibility. I knew this episode could light a fire—and I needed to know if God wanted that fire lit now or later.
So I did something rare: I asked my LinkedIn audience. No build-up. No explanation. Just the question: “Should I release this?”
And what came back shocked me.
I braced for split responses. I braced for caution. I braced for the predictable “don’t mix faith and politics.”
Instead, I was bombarded—hundreds of comments and messages. Thoughtful. Passionate. Overwhelmingly positive.
It was as if believers across the country collectively said: “Paul, we need this. We’re tired of silence. We’re tired of leaders dodging truth. Release it.”
So after prayer, discernment, and quiet time with God…
We released it.
And what happened next stunned even me.
The Most Successful Episode in C-Suite for Christ History
This episode didn’t just perform well. It dominated.
It blew past our typical numbers. Not two times. Not five times.
Nearly fifteen times our usual audience.
My inbox overflowed. Emails. DMs. Text messages. Voice notes.
People thanking me. People praising God for it. People telling me it challenged them, opened their eyes, strengthened their conviction, or helped them stand firm in their faith.
And over and over again, the same theme emerged: “Thank you for saying what others are too afraid to say.”
So the big question is: Why? Why did this episode resonate the way it did? Why did it explode like that? Why did it strike such a nerve?
1. Because People Are Desperate for Biblical Truth
Not opinions. Not platitudes. Not politically safe sermons that tiptoe around sin.
People want Scripture—raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic.
As Jesus said in John 8:32, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
But you cannot be set free by a truth nobody is willing to speak.
2. Because Christians Are Ready for Tough Conversations
The world says, “Never talk about politics or religion.” God says the opposite.
If culture is confused, Christians must bring clarity. If sin is celebrated, Christians must call it out. If politics intersect with morality, Christians must speak boldly.
This episode proved that believers aren’t afraid of difficult questions—they’re afraid no one will have the courage to ask them out loud.
3. Because Objectivity Is Refreshing
I didn’t approach the topic emotionally. I didn’t approach it politically. I approached it Biblically.
I held one simple standard: If a party platform contradicts Scripture, Christians must acknowledge that contradiction.
People found that refreshing. Direct. Clear. Unbiased. Biblically grounded.
In a world drowning in opinion, objectivity is oxygen.
4. Because Calling Out Sin Is Not Hatred—It’s Love
You cannot love someone and ignore the things that harm them spiritually. You cannot honor God and avoid naming sin because it’s uncomfortable. You cannot claim obedience while refusing to shine light in dark places.
This episode held nothing back—and people thanked me for it.
Why? Because deep down, they know truth spoken in love isn’t condemnation. It’s compassion. It’s courage. It’s obedience.
5. Because God Blesses Bold Obedience
When I finally released the episode—after hesitation, after discernment, after prayer—God made one thing abundantly clear: Obedience activates blessing. Boldness unlocks impact. Truth attracts hungry hearts.
This wasn’t a political success. This was a spiritual success.
What I Learned
More than anything, this experience taught me this:
Stick to Biblical truth. Always.
Have the tough conversations. Don’t run from them.
Ask the pointed questions. Scripture does.
Stay objective. Let God’s Word—not political tribes—set the standard.
Call out sin courageously. Silence is not compassion—it’s disobedience.
And above all…
Never hesitate to speak the truth God has entrusted you to proclaim.
This movement—C-Suite for Christ—will always be bold. We will always be unapologetic. We will always stand on the Word of God, even when it costs us something. Especially when it costs us something.
After graduating from the Harvard of the Midwest (University of Wisconsin Whitewater) Jacob decided not to use his degree in teaching, but instead God opened the door to go on the road touring full time as a Magician/Evangelist. Performing in front of crowds up to 4,000, shows would lead to an opportunity to share the gospel through Scripture. Performing primarily on College Campuses, doing magic was fun, but seeing students lives changed through the power of God’s word and our testimony is something he will always cherish!
