Why Not Us
"Why Not Us?" is a podcast hosted by Dillon and Pastor Jamie, where we dive into honest conversations about overcoming fear, self-doubt, and life's challenges. Through personal stories and spiritual insights, we explore how to embrace growth, faith, and the belief that we all have the potential to do great things. If you've ever asked yourself, "Why not me?"—this podcast is for you. Tune in for honest, uplifting episodes that inspire you to take charge of your journey and reach your highest potential.
Episodes
40 episodes
Episode 40: Responsibility, Fatherhood, and Leadership - Cody Gonek
In this episode of Why Not Us, I sit down with Cody Gonek for a grounded, honest conversation about what it actually means to build something real. Not just a business, but a life that carries weight, responsibility, and long-term visi...
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Episode 39: Raebolic Part 2, An update on her Journey
Rae returns to Why Not Us for a very different conversation.In her first episode, we discussed the moment her life split into a before and an after, encountering God in the midst of trauma, surrendering in the dark, and finding ...
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Epsiode 38 - The Man Behind the Camera: Sean Chai
This episode is a different kind of conversation.Dillon sits down with Sean Chai, the producer who’s been behind the camera since the early days of Why Not Us. Not to spotlight him as a creator, but to acknowledge the role of th...
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Episode 37 - A Son of Canada: Why I’m Done Settling (A Year in Review + 10 Lessons)
This episode marks a turning point.In a rare solo conversation, Dillon walks listeners through a full year of refinement, obedience, and spiritual realignment. Two prophetic words spoken over his life, one years ago and one a year prior,...
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Episode 36 - The Lord’s Prayer: How Jesus Taught Us to Pray
This episode is different from our usual format.Today, Pastor Jamie leads a comprehensive teaching on The Lord’s Prayer, breaking down the prayer Jesus gave to His disciples and showing us how it serves as a model for every beli...
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Episode 35 - How God Can Move In Crisis W / Raebolic
“Rae: The Day Everything Changed, and the God Who Met Her There”This episode is different. It’s not a story about an accident, it’s a story about a God who shows up in the moments we can’t remember but somehow still know....
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Episode 34 - Forgiven When God’s Will Rewrites Your Story
This one feels like closure and calling at the same time.After a long season of refining, Dillon and Pastor Jamie sit down to talk about what real forgiveness does to the human heart, how it lifts shame, breaks control, and clears the no...
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Episode 33 - Learning to Let God Love All of You
This one cuts deeper than testimony; it’s a transformation in real time.After months of refining, Dillon and Pastor Jamie sit down to talk about what it actually means to let God love every part of you, even the ones you still w...
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Episode 32 - When Grace Becomes Real
This episode wasn’t planned. It was poured out.After a season of pruning, pressure, and quiet rebuilding, Dillon and Pastor Jamie sit down off the cuff to talk about what God’s been doing in the unseen.They open up about ...
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Episode 31 - The Gift Isn’t Mine, It’s Ours
After three months away from the mic, Dillon and Pastor Jamie return, but this time, with a different posture.This isn’t just a podcast episode. It’s a reset.In a raw, unstructured conversation, they open up about what the last se...
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Episode 30: Pastor Jamie & Dillon on Mens mens mental health
In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month, we sat down together, not just as coach and pastor, but as two men who’ve walked through fire and lived to talk about it.This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the stuff we usually keep buried.We ...
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Episode 29 - Heart Work & Headspace: Father-Son Conversations on Growth
This episode wasn’t planned; it was poured out.What started as a cultural deep dive turned into a vulnerable, in-the-moment conversation about father-son dynamics, emotional weight, and what it means to walk through a seaso...
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Episode 28: Noise, Narcissism & Navigating Influence
What happens when your calling collides with your content?In this brutally honest episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie unpack the psychological, spiritual, and cultural cost of living online, especially for those trying to lead with integrit...
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Episode 27 — Identity, Pain & the Power of Fathering
This one’s not clean. It’s not polished. It’s real.In this episode, Dillon opens up about the parts of his life that have cracked wide open spiritually, emotionally, and relationally over the last year and invites Pastor Jamie t...
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Episode 26 — The Cost of Clarity
What does it really cost to change?Dillon and Pastor Jamie cut through the noise of modern culture to talk about the real cost of growth, leadership, and spiritual authority in a world addicted to performance and perfection.
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Episode 25 - A Tribute to this Journey
Twenty-five episodes in, and Why Not Us has become more than just a podcast, it’s been a journey of faith, transformation, and deep conversations. In this special episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie take a step back to reflect on the past...
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Episode 24: For the Love of Sport
Episode Summary:Why do sports and competition hold such a powerful place in our lives? Dillon and Pastor Jamie dive into the deep connection between faith, competition, and personal growth in this episode of Why Not Us. Whether you'r...
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Episode 23 - The Trap Of Chasing Money
Episode Description:Does more money make us happier? Society tells us wealth equals success, but does that idea hold up biblically, scientifically, or anecdotally? In this episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie
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Episode 22 - Love, Conviction, and Following the Holy Spirit’s Lead
Episode Description:In this powerful episode, Pastor Jamie takes the lead, guiding Dillon through a deep conversation about what it truly means to love, live with conviction, and trust the Holy Spirit’s direction.
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Epsiode 21 - Men and Women Are Not the Same
Episode Description:The world is pushing for absolute equality between men and women, but is that really how God designed us? In this episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie challenge the modern view that men and women should be i...
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Episode 20 - Sin Then vs. Now – How Culture Has Redefined Right and Wrong
Episode Description:Has sin really changed, or has culture just shifted the goalposts? In this thought-provoking episode, Dillon and Pastor Jamie dive into how society has redefined morality over time, from the "tradit...
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Episode 19: The Weight of Expectations, Freeing Yourself from the Need to Prove
In this heartfelt and transformative episode, we explore the heavy burden of expectations, whether they come from society, others, or ourselves. How do we break free from the constant need to prove our worth? How can faith guide us to a place o...
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Episode 18: Why relinquishing control is the biggest leap of faith
In this deeply introspective episode, we tackle one of the most challenging aspects of faith and personal growth: letting go of control. Why is surrendering to God’s plan so hard? What fears keep us clinging to what feels safe, even when it hol...
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Episode 17: Letting Go – Releasing What Holds Us Back and Finding the Right Community
In this powerful episode, we explore the transformative act of letting go. Whether it’s toxic relationships, habits, or environments, holding onto what no longer serves us often prevents us from stepping into the life God has planned. We discus...
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Episode 16: The Forgotten Art of Community – Why We Need Each Other
In a world that celebrates independence, we’ve lost touch with the power of genuine connection. In this episode, we explore the importance of community and how building meaningful relationships can strengthen your faith, mental health, and over...
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