On this episode, Sam and Clif sit down with Tim Estes—founder of AngelQ and a pioneer in artificial intelligence—to tackle the real dangers facing kids in the digital age. Tim brings decades of experience fighting online exploitation and shares how that battle became personal once he became a father. For anyone who cares about family and the real impact of technology, this episode brings essential perspective on how parents can take an active role, make wise choices, and keep their kids safe online.

Key highlights
• Tim Estes recounts his 20-year journey confronting the darkest parts of the internet with AI—working with groups like Thorn and facing the reality of child exploitation before and after having kids of his own.
• The story that changed everything for Tim: the heartbreaking loss of a child to algorithm-driven danger, and the conviction that led to creating AngelQ to keep kids safe as they explore and learn online.
• The AngelQ approach: “AI that cares” with a mission “to improve and protect a child’s wellness... partner with parents to make sure their child is protected and enriched... never sell or exploit that knowledge.”
• A clear warning about today’s mainstream apps—how attention-based business models and “dark patterns” like autoplay and endless scroll drive kids deeper into addiction, especially impacting neurodiverse children.
• What makes AngelQ different. No advertising. No sharing or exploiting what your child learns or asks. Parents get real transparency and understanding through Angel Insights so they can guide, support, and connect in meaningful moments.
• Honest stories from the front lines—how AngelQ is giving families an edge in both safety and connection, and a challenge to parents to stand strong and put children’s well-being first, despite cultural trends pushing in the opposite direction.

References
• AngelQ: https://www.angelq.ai/
• Thorn: https://www.thorn.org/
• The Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224

On this episode, Sam Acho and Clif Marshall are joined by Thaddeus Bullard—best known to fans as WWE’s Titus O’Neil. Thaddeus lays his story bare, tracing his journey from being labeled “a bad kid” and facing impossible odds to finding hope through the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, believing mentors, and the relentless love of family. He speaks frankly about surviving childhood pain, his unshakable faith, and how his commitment to lifting up others reshaped not only his path but the lives of those around him. Thaddeus opens up about adopting his daughter Leah, holding to uncompromising family standards, and building a legacy that goes far beyond the ring. He also shares a behind-the-scenes look at “Queen’s Court,” his new reality series premiering July 13 on Bravo and streaming on Peacock, and delivers a timely message on why believing you’re “enough” can change everything.

Key highlights
• Real faith, real talk: Thaddeus challenges the difference between simply believing and actually living by faith—and how faith shapes every move as a father, athlete, and leader.
• Breaking generational curses: Honest accounts of growing up as the son of a 12-year-old mother, surviving abuse, and the word of one mentor that started a brand-new legacy.
• Leah’s story: The pivotal conversation and radical acceptance behind adopting his daughter Leah—and how his only non-negotiable is that his kids become great human beings, first and always.
• Lasting change over “feel-good” acts: Why Thaddeus rejects transactional charity and insists on transformation—from rebuilding schools, to guiding kids from the toughest backgrounds, to helping turn hope into something real and sustainable.
• The journey to WWE and “Queen’s Court”: How a chance encounter and encouragement from Dave Bautista led to wrestling stardom—and how Thaddeus approaches his new chapter on reality TV.
• “You are enough”: Thaddeus delivers a clear message at the heart of the episode, calling out the lies that limit us and describing the battle to safeguard your family’s future and legacy.
• Family standards and wisdom: Thaddeus breaks down the rules guiding his household—loving and respecting everyone, refusing to use the word “can’t,” and giving your best every day.

References
• Queen’s Court featuring Thaddeus Bullard, Tyson Beckford, and Carlos Boozer—hosted by Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete (debuts July 13 on Bravo and streaming on Peacock): https://www.bravotv.com/queens-court
• WWE Hall of Fame – Warrior Award: https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-hall-of-fame
• Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches: https://www.youthranches.org/

What does it mean to win—really win—and not lose yourself along the way? In this episode, Clif Marshall and I sit down with Jeff Friday, a man who’s spent more than three decades coaching the best of the best, including 21 seasons in the NFL and a Super Bowl as head strength coach for the Baltimore Ravens. Jeff brings a level of wisdom you can only get by actually being in the room. He takes us inside his book, “Built for Winning,” and breaks down the four blocks that outlast highlights and hardware: physical, mental, social, and spiritual. We go deeper than the weight room—tracing the path from the grind of professional football to a purpose that reaches far beyond stats and rings. Whether you’re chasing a dream in sports, business, or the daily grind, this conversation shows you how to build a foundation that endures.

Key highlights
• Jeff’s journey from NFL head strength coach to leading Athletes in Action, and why ministry reshaped how he measures success.
• The four “blocks” of holistic growth—physical, mental, social, and spiritual—with roots in Luke 2:52 and lived out in the locker room and beyond.
• The power of encouragement: how small, consistent belief from others can bring a message—and a book—to life.
• Stories from the margins: how Vincent Rey, undrafted and overlooked, used these blocks to forge a nine-year NFL career and lead as team captain.
• Simple, actionable ways to get 1% better—especially in your faith—by intentionally setting aside just 14 minutes and 24 seconds each day.
• Tales from the weight room: Ray Lewis’s leadership, routines, and the real habits that separate legends from the rest.
• The truth about fulfillment: why championship rings point to something deeper, the real cost of letting wounds go unaddressed, and why healing and honest relationships matter most.

References
• “Built 4 Winning” by Jeff Friday: https://www.jefffriday.com/my-book
• “Let the World See You: How to Be Real in a World Full of Fakes” by Sam Acho: https://www.samacho.com/resources/let-the-world-see-you
• Athletes in Action: https://athletesinaction.org/