God Is Not Done With America Yet, with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On September 2, 2025
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  • alumni, faith, leadership, politics, sales, Southwestern Advantage, speaker, success
Mike Johnson, the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, as well as an alum of The Action Catalyst’s parent company, Southwestern, breaks down his unique path to the speakership and the big role Southwestern played in getting him there, recounts danger in Tucson and getting a little help from Brett Favre, delivers […]
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Fortify Your Faith with Josh Hudson – Redefining Possible, Episode 6 of 8

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On December 30, 2020
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  • Business, coaching, faith, leadership, Redefining Possible
Fortify your faith with Josh Hudson, CEO of Hudsons Furniture. Join Ron Alford, of Southwestern Coaching, as he interviews Josh Hudson about his journey of Redefining Possible and how it reshaped his company and priorities by leaning on his faith to find success not only in business, but in life as well.  “ I knew […]
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Sharpen Your Focus With Tyler Hjelseth – Redefining Possible, Episode 2 of 8

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On October 21, 2020
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  • Business, faith, Redefining Possible, success
How can you sharpen your focus on the things that matter to you and your business? Join Ron Alford of Southwestern Coaching as he interviews Northwestern Mutual’s Tyler Hjelseth in a broad ranging discussion about life, business, faith, and increasing success and impact by focusing on the things that really matter.  More About Tyler Hjelseth: […]
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The Power of Possible – Redefining Possible Episode 1 of 8

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On October 7, 2020
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  • Business, faith, leadership, sales
Dan Moore leads Ron Alford, co-author of the forthcoming book, Redefining Possible, through a discussion about faith, confidence, and the power of redefining what you believe is possible. Prepare for impact! The Action Catalyst is presented by the Southwestern Family of Companies. With each episode, the podcast features some of the nation’s top thought leaders […]
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The Action Catalyst on Tribecast – Special Episode 338 of The Action Catalyst Podcast

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On June 17, 2020
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  • faith, success, vision, Work Life Balance
What does it mean to “Have it All” across body, being, balance and business? Is it even possible? Tune in for this Special Episode of The Action Catalyst Podcast to explore the fine balance of life and success in this interview with Forrest Walden on TribeCast.  More About Forrest Walden: Forrest Walden is the Founder […]
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Las Vegas Mass Shooting: Fear, Faith and Commitment, with Officer Bryon Bunitsky – Episode 241 of The Action Catalyst Podcast

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On April 25, 2018
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  • commitment, faith, fear, leadership
Officer Bryon Bunitsky was among the first officers at the shooter’s hotel room during the October 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was recognized for his bravery by President Donald Trump. After being in the law enforcement for 20 years, Bryon has a passion to impact kids. He feels that if we […]
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How to Make It in Hollywood (and Anywhere), with DeVon Franklin – Episode 214 of The Action Catalyst Podcast

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On October 4, 2017
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  • author, Business, CEO, DeVon Franklin, faith, fear, Hollywood, leadership, patience, Podcast, producer, resilience, Self-Discipline, speaker, spirituality, success
DeVon Franklin—Hollywood producer, New York Times bestselling author, and leadership expert—shares powerful lessons on purpose, faith, and high-performance success in business and life. Franklin explores how aligning personal values with professional ambition creates sustainable success, emphasizing discipline, patience, and consistency as critical drivers of long-term growth. He highlights the importance of overcoming fear, maintaining integrity […]
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Chasing Dreams, with American Idol Winner Kris Allen – Episode 213 of The Action Catalyst Podcast

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On September 27, 2017
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  • American Idol, faith, Kris Allen, motivation, music, overcome adversity, success, winner
Kris Allen, singer/songwriter and the winner of American Idol Season 8, shares his musical start as a classically trained viola player, how he tried out for American Idol because he was bored on the weekend, the relief of winning (because it was over), the car accident that threatened his career and touring in a cast […]
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The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership, with Jenni Catron – Episode 128 of The Action Catalyst Podcast

  • Posted by Action Catalyst
  • On February 10, 2016
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  • author, Business, Coach, faith, heart, how to be a leader, lead with character, leadership, strategy, success
Culture strategist and leadership coach Jenni Catron shares “The Grand Commandment” and how it pertains to leadership, why it’s important to lead with the heart as well as strategy, the value of creating a safe space for honest feedback, the delicate balance of being bold but respectful, the role of faith, and why leadership is […]
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