Eight Principles Voices
Conversations with those who make a difference.
Host Larry C Johnson invites humanitarian leaders and changemakers to share where they’ve been, where they’re going and what drives them forward.
When you meet them, you recognize their spark and vision immediately. There’s no mistaking the positive, lasting difference they’re making in the world—their world. These leaders—trailblazers all—know where they’re going. And they invite us along on the journey.
Each week, Larry Johnson, Founder of The Eight Principles, interviews leaders and change makers from across the globe. Podcasts are available here, distributed to our Eight Principles family, and on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube. If there's a particular person you'd like us to interview, let us know. Email info@TheEightPrinciples.com.
Episodes
100 episodes
Another Winning Book
Dr. Matt Fretwell is a global leader, trainer, and author with over 20 years of experience empowering organizations, denominations, and individuals through gospel-centered transformation and innovative leadership. He currently serves as ...
From Darkness Comes New Light
Traver Boehm is the author of the books “Today I Rise” and “Man UNcivilized“. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker, men’s coach, and the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement. He’s helped men all over the world to become UNcivilized as they wake up...
Empowered Leadership for Community Impact
Jeff serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOANR). He joined the organization in August 2001. Under his leadership, VOANR has grown from a revenue base of one million dollars to one that today exceeds ...
Attitude over Aptitude
Ravi Nair is the Founder and CEO of Rich Minds. He worked with The United States Government for 14 years, before moving to the private sector, where he served in leadership positions for 16 years. These 3 decades gave him ample opportunities to...
Starting From the Ground Up
Bryce Hansen is the Founder & CEO of Arts For All, a California-based nonprofit providing one-on-one music education to underserved youth, particularly children with disabilities and financial need. A working musician and co...
Making Geography Irrelevant to Growth
Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the 15th president of Southeastern University (SEU) in Lakeland, Florida- one of the fastest-growing private institutions in the nation. Since assuming leadership in 2011, SEU’s enrollment has grown from approxim...
Over Coming the (Dis)advantage of Too Many Large Gifts
Dr. Williams was appointed to the post of Head of School of Trinity Christian Academy in Dallas, Texas July 2022. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dr. Williams studied Christianity and Communications at Baylor University and Houston Baptist...
Technology to the Rescue: Not.
Peter Larson is the Founder and Senior Salesforce Consultant at One North Coast, LLC, where he helps organizations design and optimize Salesforce systems to streamline operations and scale growth. He also serves as Chief Operations Officer at C...
Confirming the Spiritual with the Analytic
Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP® is a professor in the School of Financial Planning at Texas Tech University where he directs the on-campus and online graduate program in Charitable Financial Planning (planned giving). He graduated, cum l...
Through Rain and Fire-and still no smoke
Richard D. Jones is the Founder and Executive Director of the Respond2Grace Foundation, a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Clinton, Maryland. The Foundation was born out of Mr. Jones’s deeply personal and transformative experien...
Always Growing, Always Adapting
Robert Grabel is a fundraiser, coach, and author who is passionate about helping leaders in the nonprofit sector realize their potential and make a meaningful impact on the world.Robert spent over a decade in financial services, working ...
Technology Can (Sometimes) Help
Bala has a wide variety of experience both in business, member-based associations and Nonprofits. With hundreds of successful projects to his credit, Bala’s business background includes positions at IBM Corporation, COX Enterprises, Global Heal...
When Faith Calls
Dr. Matt Fretwell is a global leader, trainer, and author with over 20 years of experience empowering organizations, denominations, and individuals through gospel-centered transformation and innovative leadership. He currently serves as ...
Fundraisers Come from the Damnest Places
Joe serves as a Donor Relations Officer at The City Mission, a nonprofit organization providing holistic, gospel-centered services to people experiencing homelessness in Cleveland, Ohio. Since its founding in 1910, The City Mission has...
When Desire Meets Opportunity
Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve hundreds schools across the U.S. each w...
Wanted: Nonprofit Leaders Who Actually Lead
Jonathan Fanning is the author of 4 books: - Who are you BECOMING? - Creativity Unleashed - Conversations with the Monk - I Once was LostHe has worked to dev...
Personal Experience is the Best Preparation
James Barnett is the visionary behind DaySpring's remarkable journey to global leadership in Christian expressions. For 29 years, as president, he transformed a small partnership into a powerhouse, distributing over 200 million products worldwi...
Getting the Message Right
Mr. Rodgers holds an M.Ed. in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, where he was awarded the Peabody Honors Scholarship. He also holds an M.A. in Humanities from the University of Dallas.Jake began ...
When the Old Becomes New
Justin Throupe serves as Head of School at Summit Christian Academy in Yorktown, Virginia. Prior to serving as Head of School, he served as Upper School Principal, and prior to joining Summit, he served in public education for 15 years as a hig...
When Mission isn't Mundane
Kristian Jaloway is a partner at John Oberg Advisory and a public speaker who works with mission-driven organizations to leverage their strengths and make them even better leaders in their field. At 18, he entered the Legionaries of...
From Strength to Strength
Bishop Robert Barron is the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester (Minnesota) and the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. He is the host of CATHOLICISM, a groundbreaking, award-winning documentary about the Catholic faith,...
Seeking Only the Best
Derek Stemen is the Vice President of Advancement for LifeWise Academy. In this role, he is helping organize and mobilize a national effort to bring Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in ...
Smoothing the Way
With over 15 years of experience leading nonprofits, launching social enterprises, and working with global NGOs, Graeme Watt has seen firsthand that whoever tells the best story wins. As an owner of Anthem, he helps nonprofits amplify their imp...