LEVEL UP with Matt Rogers

Happy Monday! This week Matt reflects on the power of professing who God is and proclaiming what He has done, what He is doing and what He will do. Be blessed!

Lindsey Hernandez was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis and given just a few years to live. Her story of overcoming adversity to once again thrive in life is inspiring. Get ready to LEVEL UP!

This week Matt talks about the importance of leading by example. As leaders of our families we have a responsibility to practice what we preach. 

Relationships can either build you up or bring you down. This week Matt and Eli talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. 

Rob Luna is confirmation that the American Dream is alive. He went from growing up hungry and battling the tough streets of Los Angeles, to becoming an Ivy League Alumnus and earning MBA degrees in two countries. His 25 years of experience includes consulting with companies such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook, managing money for some of the world's wealthiest individuals, and building a multimillion-dollar business that was sold to a publicly-traded company.

We have all been created in a unique way with unique giftings. This week Matt shares the importance of knowing your gifting and walking it out. You never know where life will take you when you operate in the gift God gave you. 

John Crist is one of today's fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views and sold-out shows coast to coast. This week John shares about his faith, overcoming adversity, and what it's like to be a christian in the comedy world.

In this week's seven minutes, Matt talks about keeping it current with your spouse. It's easy to find your marriage in a stale state but with some small tweaks you can get back on track and thriving, the way God meant for it to be.

From the Basement to The Penthouse. Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a mother, pastor,  entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, entertainer, and five-time best-selling author. Get ready to Level Up!

Seven Minutes with Matt: Life brings all sorts of challenges and fires but when we believe that God is in the midst of it we can find hope and deliverance. I hope this encourages you.

We're back and gearing up for season two to launch! In this episode we catch up on life since the end of season one and what we're looking forward to come season two.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight". That proverb has always been one of my favorites. We shout that out when we experience victory and we cry it out when we are in a struggle. Craig Wayne Boyd is a man I know that LIVES this verse!   Before winning Season 7 of the voice, Craig Wayne Boyd had already tasted success and defeat several times! After winning the voice, my friend tasted both many times again. In this episode, you will hear the amazing story of my friend both on the mountain top and in the valley. CWB is a wonderful husband to Taylor, wonderful father to 5 kids and a wonder band mate to one today's hottest country trio's "Texas Hill"   I have known Craig Wayne Boyd now for about 6 years and he is a class act and an inspiration to us all. Enjoy my friend's journey from Texas to Tennessee to Hollywood and hear how his relationship with Christ was the one thing that LEVEL'd him up even when he was down. 

When God speaks his promises, they WILL come to pass! Sometimes we take the long road but God is always drawing us back into our destiny! Just ask 5 time Grammy Nominee and 2 time Grammy winner Zach Williams. Zach just won his 2nd Grammy this past Sunday for his song “There was Jesus” which he performed with Dolly Parton and wrote with Casey Beathard and Jonathan Smith. This song adds to his Grammy collection along with his iconic song “Chain Breaker”.  However, before the countless #1 songs, nineteen GMA Dove Awards and millions of fans and song downloads, Zach battled drugs, alcohol and a marriage that was days away from divorce. In this episode of LEVEL UP, Zach shares everything he went through and how through it all “There was Jesus”. After listening to this episode, you will have a clear understanding why Zach Williams is not only anointed as a singer but how his trailblazing lyrics are REAL stories that he overcame. He proves that no matter where we are in life, God is constantly speaking better things in our lives and what he has for us is a far better option than where we currently are. Zach is a true voice for his generation and you will be glad you listened to what God is doing through Zach and his musical gift! Who knows…maybe Zach will give us a LIVE sneak peek at the end!

Esdras Ochoa is a chef, entrepreneur and owner of 9 restaurants concepts. His most well known restaurants include Mexicali Taco & Co. and Salazar in Los Angeles, 11 Westside in Hong Kong, and Reunión 19 in Austin. He's working toward opening a second outpost of Mexicali Taco in LA's San Gabriel Valley. He was born in Mexico City & grew up in Mexicali and the U.S. border town of Calexico, CA. Much of his childhood was crossing the border on weekends to partake in the culture and street food of Northern Baja. He shares his story of how selling Taco’s out of the back of his truck led him to become a restaurant tycoon now dubbed “The Taco King”. I am so inspired by his story. It is a true inspiration that shows how your passion will position you beyond your past! Wherever you are in life, this story will inspire you to LEVEL UP and get your passion back because God has great things in store for you!

When you think of the greatest evangelists of all time it is impossible to not hear the name Swaggart mentioned in the discussion. Gabe Swaggart is an associate pastor of Family Worship Center, the home church and headquarters of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries (JSM) - an epicenter of world evangelism established by his grandparents, Evangelist Jimmy and Frances Swaggart, more than 60 years ago. Pastor Gabe has been in full-time ministry since 2002. His sermons air 24 hours a day and seven days a week to an audience of about 280 million viewers. That being said, when you are in the room with him, he makes you feel like the most important person God ever created. I had the pleasure of being on his show “Generation of the Cross” last week. I was once again reminded how much Gabe loves people, which is what I always admired about him before I knew him personally. I met Gabe through Instagram about six years ago. I have developed a relationship with him that I am proud to say is a friendship that I do not take lightly. Some of my favorite conversations with Gabe are spent laughing over jokes and bragging to each other about our wives and kids. I treasure our deep conversations of how we have turned failure into success and how, even at our worst, God still has victory at our finish line. In this interview with Gabe, I share this friendship with you! Pastor Gabe opens up and holds nothing back as we talk about REAL LIFE situations that we have been through and how God has brought us through it all. This time with my friend Gabe is exactly like our conversations on the phone. They are real, vulnerable, truthful and inspiring. Pastor Gabe and his wife Jill live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with their four daughters: Samantha, Abby, Caroline and new baby girl Mackenzie Lee. Every time I am with my friend Gabe Swaggart, I LEVEL UP... and now, I share my friend with you! Enjoy!

“All I know is The Hustle”. This is something that Defines my friend Calvin Becerra. When I first met Calvin in 2009 he was 27 years old and had more wisdom than most men in their 60’s. Since then, Calvin has built an organization that spans across more than 130 countries. He credits his success to a work ethic he developed starting at 8 years old and the adversity that constantly challenged him throughout his life. His story of how he worked himself out of poverty is beyond inspiring…especially in today's world! Calvin is one of the greatest Millennial leaders of our time and he dedicates a large part of his career today traveling to motivate and mentor his teams with his story. His dream is to one day look back and see an organization of people around the world who have paid the price of sacrifice and service to their team, so they too can have freedom of time and finances. No matter what stage of life you are in, Calvin’s story will inspire you to Hustle, Stay Humble and LEVEL UP!

EVERYone has dreams… but only those with guts take risks to actually see them become a reality! Gina (Gigi) Butler is a mom, entrepreneur and founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes.  Gigi opened her first location off Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Gigi’s Cupcakes is now the largest cupcake franchise in the world. She is honestly one of my favorite people I have met since moving to Tennessee five years ago and I am proud to call her my friend! Picture this…. Gigi went from being a house keeper to becoming one of the largest female entrepreneurs on the planet! And her journey has been a very similar path that many of you are facing right now.  In this interview, Gigi gets REAL about her journey in a male-dominated business world, but never taking on the title of a “feminist". She shows us how the struggle is real and that overcoming obstacles, instead of simply ignoring them, has a MUCH greater payoff … which is something our culture is trying hard to do.  If you are a man, this will encourage you. If you are a woman, this will inspire you. And if you are a person with a dream, this will LEVEL YOU UP!

Today I am thrilled to interview one of my best friends Matt Iseman. Matt is best known for hosting the four time Emmy nominated show "American Ninja Warrior". He was also the winner of Celebrity Apprentice with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Along with his long list of Television shows, I had the honor of meeting and working with Matt on Hallmark Channels “Home and Family”. In this episode Matt opens up about his ongoing battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It shows the listeners how he has gone from pain to prosperity all the while finding success throughout his journey. Matt is one of the most joyful people I know. When he walks in the room, things GET BETTER! His humor, transparency and overall positive outlook are the pillars of why I am proud to call him “My Friend”. I know this episode will inspire you, encourage you and mostly cause you to LEVEL UP no matter where you currently are in your life’s journey. 

Rex Crain is an acclaimed speaker, author, and catalyst for change to Fortune Five Hundred companies, professional athletes, entertainers and people from all walks of life. As a young man, Rex walked away from a baseball career with the Boston Red Sox to pursue his passion to help people. Rex has devoted the last eighteen years of his life to helping people discover and develop their own unique qualities of greatness. His gift to inspire has taken him around the world to bring strategies and insights to elevate human achievement and performance. Personally I have been blessed to call Rex one of my closest friends. Weather it was finding out my kids had a terrible doctor report or finding out I got a new TV show, Rex has ALWAYS been one of my first phone calls. He is the one person that builds me up when I am in shambles or the one to celebrate with me when I crush a goal or earn and achievement. Rex has an anointing on his life to encourage people more than anyone I have ever seen. He is truly a gift from God. Rex’s passion is to make the world a better place to live by assisting individuals to live their best life. Throughout the years he has unselfishly given his energy and resources to those in need. Rex is considered one of the nations top leaders in peak performance coaching. Rex, his wife Katrina and daughter Kira live in Los Angeles, Ca but graced us on this podcast from Canada as he was traveling. I truly believe that listening to this episode will change the way you are currently dealing with any situation you are going through. Regardless of your current state in life, an hour with Rex Crain will LEVEL YOU UP!

When I started this podcast, one of the first guests I had hoped for was KC Mitchell. I have followed KC for years on his iconic Instagram @That1LegMonster. KC Mitchell is a retired Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Airborne Infantry. As an American powerlifter and former soldier, he is the first amputee to compete for a national powerlifting title. KC was stationed in Ft. Bragg and deployed to Baghdad in 2005. After being overseas 13 months, he would return home to earn his promotion. As KC continued to serve his county, he was sent to Afghanistan in Kandahar province. On April 3, 2010, he was on a mounted night patrol, when the vehicle he was in struck an explosive device. He sustained extensive injuries that required his left leg to be amputated. He has endured over 50 surgeries and spent 3 years in the hospital for recovery. As a result of his injuries, KC opens up about how he suffered with painkiller addiction, alcoholism and depression. Sadly, this is much too relatable to many of us! Listen to hear his powerful story of how a trip to Disneyland for his daughters birthday, ended up being the turning point for his life to LEVEL UP! KC decided to put down the drugs and pick up the weights. Now he is one of the top powerlifters in the world! KC’s story is one that will inspire you to push through life no matter how tough it may be. This is the story of a true American Hero. Thank you KC!