The Breakthru Podcast

Daryl Heald is a serial entrepreneur in ministry and business.  He and his wife Cathy live near Chattanooga, Tennessee and have nine children and three grandchildren!  They have chosen to dedicate this episode to an incredible ministry which is reflective of their heart for kids around the world.  One Million Home is revolutionizing orphan care by getting one million orphaned kids reunited with their families.  Founded by Michael and Cindy Gallagher, we're excited to feature them and hear directly from Michael about their work! In the 1990s Daryl began his career as a commercial real estate broker in Atlanta, GA – later that decade he joined the Maclellan Foundation, started by his wife's family back in 1945.  While at Maclellan, Daryl co-founded a number of generosity initiatives, including Generous Giving and Generosity Path which have combined to spread Journey of Generosity retreats to over 100,000 people in 90 countries and 40 languages.  Today he works all over the world with high net worth families, advising on their giving and inspiring them to lives of radical generosity. Enjoy this great discussion with Daryl!

Buckle up for our first Talking Shop episode with Michelle Benson!  Todd and I learned all about how Michelle helps charities to be found by high value partners such as philanthropists, corporates and trusts.  The end goal is that the job of fundraising becomes more enjoyable and rewarding.  Amen to that! Michelle has chosen to feature Milton's Cottage Trust, an amazing charity dedicated to the legacy of John Milton and his commitment to social justice, the arts, religion, politics, and science.  Contact John Dugdale Bradley directly if you're interested in participating in this incredible mission (you won't be sorry!  John is a GREAT guy).  Both Brits and Americans can receive tax credits for donating. You can engage with Michelle directly to get her sneaky smart coaching on how to maximize the use of LinkedIn for fundraising.  And she is a prodigious follow on LinkedIn - find her there now!  

Greg Baumer is in the house!  Or should we say Michael Bublé?  Listen in to hear Greg reflect on his karaoke skills.  Greg is married to Alison and they reside in Nashville with their four children.  They have chosen to dedicate this episode to Corner to Corner in Nashville.   Greg is currently working on a number of startups in the healthcare space.  Before that he was the Chief Growth officer at a startup in Nashville which was acquired in 2020.  With a passion for generosity, he is coauthor (with our buddy John Cortines) of God and Money – How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School and True Riches: What Jesus Really Said about Money and Your Heart.  He chairs the board of Generous Giving and also serves on the boards of BibleProject and The Signatry's Nashville chapter.   Be sure to check our Corner to Corner and email Will Acuff if you are interested in participating in their amazing cause.  Here are some ways to volunteer.   Finally - you wanna see that Mercury Marquis?  This entire video story is fantastic.  But the fly ride can be seen at 6m 10s

In this episode Todd and J.Paul interview Bill Yoh.  He, his wife Kelly, and family live outside of Philadelphia.  Bill is the third-generation owner and executive of Day & Zimmermann, his family's 43,000-employee, century-old family business.  Bill is a lifelong writer and award-winning author, including two books.  Our Way, his first book, received a Gold Award from the Nonfiction Writers Association. His second book, Unvarnished Faith, is about a mission trip to Nicaragua and the life lessons it yielded. Bill and Kelly have chosen to dedicate this episode to one of their favorite causes, The Laurel House.  Please check out their amazing work at www.laurel-house.org.  You can also learn about some great volunteer opportunities at https://laurel-house.org/help/brizy-3537. 

James Gow is based in Sydney, Australia, which means this episode is worth listening to just for the accent

In this special bonus episode, guest host Cherise Vermeulen interviews Halyna Ryba-Hanusyn from Lviv, Ukraine.  Note that this interview took place during the week of March 20, 2023. Halyna and her husband own and operate a hotel in Lviv and have incredible stories of generosity in the midst of war.

J.Paul and Todd interview Henry Kaestner about his journey as a serial entrepreneur and what it has been like to be increasingly "in demand" and approached for major gifts.  This episode is dedicated to one of Henry's favorite charities, Sinapis.  Listen to Henry share about them on the podcast and check out their awesome work when you have a chance. One of initiatives Henry founded is Faith Driven Entrepreneur and it is worth taking some time to check out the movement.  He also talks about Generosity Bay Area, aspiring to create a culture of radical giving in Bay Area - catalyzing a faithful community to joyfully imitate the generosity of Christ.

J.Paul and guest host Cherise Vermeulen interviews Ruslan Maliuta from Kyiv, Ukraine.  Note that this interview took place during the week of March 20, 2023. You can read more about Ruslan and his work at World Evangelical Alliance.  He also wrote an insightful article on Rob Hoskin's (OneHope) blog about what to look for in business partnerships.

J.Paul interviews Todd DeKruyter about his journey growing up in a wealthy family and their interactions with those approaching them for major gifts. This episode is dedicated to one of Todd and Janelle's favorite charities called Sinapis.  When you have a chance, you've got to click here, check them out, and consider joining the cause! You can also check out his book, Navigating Life With More Than Enough, on Amazon and Apple Books.

J.Paul Fridenmaker talks with Todd DeKruyter, one of his featured Co-Hosts, about their plans for the Breakthru Podcast.

J.Paul Fridenmaker talks with Todd DeKruyter, one of his featured Co-Hosts, about their plans for the Breakthru Podcast.