In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Talaya Frazier, Co-founder of Flourish Lifestyles Wellness Retreats, Founder of CC4C, Owner of Talaya's, to explore her remarkable journey from personal pain to purpose. What began as a mother’s fight to help her child has grown into a powerful movement supporting families of children with rare and undiagnosed conditions.

Talaya shares how running became both her sanctuary and her mission field, fueling a decade of Boston Marathons and a national campaign to raise awareness and hope. Her story beautifully reflects the power of faith, community, and perseverance through life’s hardest seasons.

Tune in for a powerful conversation on resilience, purpose, and the faith that rises from life’s toughest moments! 🎧

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In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Kevin Washington, Associate Athletics Director at Baylor University, to explore his inspiring journey from aspiring NFL player to leader in sports ministry.

Kevin shares how faith, mentorship, and community have guided his path, shaping his approach to leadership, purpose, and personal growth. Through powerful reflections and real-life experiences, he highlights what it means to live out your calling both on and off the field.

Tune in for an encouraging conversation on faith, leadership, and the transformative power of mentorship.

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In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Paul Martel, Executive Director of Global.Church, a visionary leader reimagining digital infrastructure for the global Church.

From his early studies in criminology to pioneering faith-based technology, Paul shares his remarkable journey of purpose and innovation. Discover how his passion for community and collaboration led to the creation of Global.Church, a groundbreaking platform designed to unite churches and ministries worldwide. Together, they explore the challenges and triumphs of building digital ecosystems that foster connection, engagement, and unity across diverse communities.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on faith, innovation, and the future of global Church collaboration! 🎧

In this episode of UpNext, guest host Bob Doll sits down with Dr. Nicole (Massie) Martin for a powerful conversation on faith, leadership, and the cost of calling. Drawing from her experience in both corporate and ministry contexts, Dr. Martin shares deep insights on the role of suffering and surrender in shaping effective leaders.

Together, they explore the challenges of modern leadership, from stress and remote work to the need for healing spaces within organizations. Dr. Martin also reflects on power dynamics, identity in Christ, and the wisdom of God’s timing in decision-making.

🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, faith, and the promises of God.

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In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Promod Haque, Member of the Board of Directors at Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) and one of the most respected venture capitalists in the industry. From his early days in India to his transformative career in Silicon Valley, Promod shares lessons on entrepreneurship, investing, and living a life anchored in faith and integrity.Discover how his engineering background, decades of venture experience, and personal values have shaped his approach to mentoring startups and guiding leaders. This inspiring conversation explores the intersection of technology, faith, and leadership, and offers timeless wisdom for anyone navigating business, calling, and character.#UpNextPodcast #FaithAndWork #GodsPlan #ChristianLeadership #WorkAsWorship #CallingAndPurpose #FaithInAction #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth

In this episode of UpNext, Tommy Lee sits down with Andrew Pottinger, a dynamic entrepreneur and tech leader, to trace his journey from Silicon Valley to Austin. Andrew opens up about his time at Meta, the challenges of balancing work and family, and his vision for using technology to advance the Gospel. He also shares how faith shapes his leadership and fuels his passion for innovation in the fast-paced world of tech.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on purpose, perseverance, and the power of community!#UpNextPodcast #AndrewPottinger #FaithAndTech #ChristianLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FaithInAction

In this episode of Up Next, host Tommy Lee sits down with Tony Bancroft, Director, Animator, Podcaster, and Lipscomb University Professor, to discuss his latest project, Light of the World, a groundbreaking 2D animated feature about Jesus.During his 12-year career with Disney Studios, Tony helped bring to life some of the most beloved characters in animation history: Pumbaa in The Lion King, Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove, Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, and Iago in Aladdin. His most notable achievements include co-directing Disney’s Mulan, earning the Annie Award for Director of the Year, and serving as Animation Supervisor for Sony’s Stuart Little 2, which won the Visual Effects Society’s top award for character animation. Tony also directed the English-language version of Hayao Miyazaki’s Porco Rosso for Disney.In this conversation, Tony shares how his personal faith and professional expertise intersect in the making of Light of the World, the creative challenges of animating the life of Jesus, and the deeper spiritual insights he has gained along the way.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on art, faith, and storytelling with one of animation’s most celebrated voices!

What does it mean to be a good bandmate, in music, in leadership, and in life?

In this episode, Tommy Lee sits down with Stu Smith, Head of Design at Atlassian, to trace his journey from worship bands in Texas to leading design for global products like Confluence and Trello. Stu shares how music opened the door to design, how “cave time” and “spike time” fuel creativity, and how he learned to lead not by consensus but with clarity and care.

From the Austin startup scene to Atlassian’s global team, Stu reflects on what it takes to foster creativity, build healthy remote teams, and show up authentically as a Christ-follower in the workplace. His insights on leadership, faith, and creativity will inspire anyone navigating the intersection of calling, career, and community.

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