Guest: Todd Hopkins IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In this episode, Jason and Todd explore the intersection of faith, business growth, and strategic thinking. The conversation covers: How entrepreneurs can shift from reactive business models to proactive strategic frameworks. Why biblical thinking matters in scaling a company — not just in values, but in vision, […]

Guest: Boyd Bailey IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In this episode, Jason and Boyd explore how Christian leaders and professionals can steward their resources, influence, and calling in the marketplace with kingdom-minded purpose. Topics covered include: The concept of generosity as a strategic dimension of leadership and legacy. How Boyd’s journey led him to lead

Guest: William Warren IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In this episode, host Jason Davis (aka “Mr. Fortify”) and William Warren dive into the intersection of creativity, business, and faith. They explore: William’s origin story: from a comics-obsessed kid (e.g., reading Calvin & Hobbes, The Far Side) to art-school graduate to corporate marketing job, and eventually

Guest: Kasia Hatcher IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In this episode, Jason and Kasia explore what it means to lead with purpose and resilience — especially for women leaders in high-capacity roles and in organizations anchored in mission. They unpack: How Kasia’s global leadership background sharpened her cultural intelligence, humility and capacity to serve diverse

Guest: Nelson Davis IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In this episode, Jason and Nelson explore the crossroads of faith, leadership, data, and technology. The discussion centers on how believers in the marketplace can steward not only resources and people, but also information and systems. Key topics likely include: Why “data” matters in Kingdom-work: moving beyond

Guest: Lauren Rilling IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In this episode, Jason and Lauren explore what it means to be a “savvy steward” — one who manages resources not just for gain but for God’s purposes. They cover Lauren’s personal journey (including cash-flowing her graduate degree debt-free, and juggling life with twins while building her

Guest: Christian Hailey IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In this episode, Jason and Christian explore how faith, finance, and stewardship converge in the marketplace and ministry. They cover: Christian’s journey into accounting and ministry-finance: how he discovered the need for “faith-friendly” financial services for Christian organizations. The challenges Christian-led businesses, ministries, and churches face when

Guest: Shantel Nock IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In this episode, Jason and Shantel explore how servant leadership, faith, and social impact intersect in the marketplace and community service. They walk through Shantel’s journey—from her academic foundation in biology and public health, to her entrepreneurial and nonprofit work, to how she leverages that experience to

Guest: Tamra Andress IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: In Episode 202 of The Fortified Life Podcast, Jason Davis (aka Mr. Fortify) sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and marketplace minister Tamra Andress. Tamra is an 8x #1 best-selling author, international speaker, top 1% podcaster, and the visionary behind The Messenger Movement Podcast, The Founder Collective,

Guest: Lori Been IN THIS EPISODE WE LEARN: Jason welcomes Lori Been for a practical, faith-forward conversation on vocation, transition, and designing work that serves others. Lori shares her journey from higher-ed career services into entrepreneurship in Nashville’s music industry—blending image consulting, media/interview prep, and career coaching—and why she ultimately refocused on purpose-driven coaching for