Going Big! with Kevin Gentry

Millions of people say life feels empty, even when they’re achieving more than ever. Why is that happening, and how do you reverse it? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with @arthurbrooks — Harvard professor, bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading voices on happiness and meaning — to unpack what Brooks calls the “meaning gap.” Arthur shares his own journey of reinvention: from professional musician to public policy leader, and then a deliberate pivot into the science of happiness, purpose, love, and faith. They explore how modern technology can keep people trapped in “complicated problems,” while the biggest human questions live elsewhere — and why so many people feel they can’t even ask the right questions anymore. Along the way, Arthur gives listeners practical tools they can use immediately: a simple decision framework (excitement vs. fear vs. deadness), daily “phone protocols” that protect relationships, and a concrete way to reconnect with meaning when you’re feeling stuck. They also discuss Arthur's new book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, and his upcoming virtual event tied to the launch. Join Arthur’s free “The Meaning of Your Life Virtual Experience” on March 27, a live, immersive journey designed around the groundbreaking findings in his new book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness. Throughout the day, Arthur will be joined by an extraordinary lineup of guests for deep, unscripted conversations that go far beyond the surface. Together, they will pull back the curtain on why the modern world—with its rapid technological and cultural shifts—has effectively rewired our brains to make meaning feel so elusive. Learn more about The Meaning of Your Life Virtual Experience at themeaningofyourlife.com

How does America continue to lead on the global stage? @Mike_Pence stresses the need for unwavering support of allies and standing up to adversities. Watch the full conversation with Mike Pence 👉🏻 youtu.be/5cShQGbB35E

Concerned about the rise of populism? In @Mike_Pence's new book, What Conservatives Believe, he tackles this shift, urging Conservatives to evaluate their principles. Engage with his perspective on maintaining a strong, principle-driven party in these challenging times.

Discover how the principles of traditional conservatism are finding a new home with @AmericanFreedom, as @Mike_Pence shares insights on its rapid growth and mission. 🇺🇸 Watch the full conversation with Mike Pence 👉🏻 youtu.be/5cShQGbB35E

As they unpack the events surrounding January 6th, @Mike_Pence shares candid reflection on the Trump administration, friendship, and the pivotal role of the American people in selecting their President. Watch the full conversation with Mike Pence 👉🏻 youtu.be/5cShQGbB35E

Mike Pence: "I think Republicans ought to do a lot of soul-searching" before 2028 "I think Republicans face a new time of choosing — whether we're going to stay on the path of the traditional conservative principles that have always defined our party for the last half century, or whether we're going to follow the siren song of populism" "We've always been a party committed to low taxes, including low tariffs and free trade. Now, as we witnessed, the president imposed unilateral tariffs on friend and foe alike until the Supreme Court stepped in and used the Constitution to turn him back." "I know Donald Trump better than his most ardent defenders know him. Okay? And he is not ideological. In fact, he often bristled when I would refer to policies as conservative. He would, with a wave of a hand, say to me, 'That's just common sense.' But now, as you see the stops and starts on our support for Ukraine under this administration, nationalizing American businesses, unilateral tariffs, price controls on everything from pharmaceuticals to credit cards, all of this should should create a backdrop for a very healthy debate over whether we're going to stay moving in the direction, on these issues, that President Trump has led our party, or whether we're going to re-ground ourselves back to those timeless conservative principles, I think, that have always made not only our party successful but, more importantly, have made America strong and prosperous and free."

From Congress to Vice President, @Mike_Pence's journey was fueled by staying true to his word. Watch the full conversation with Mike Pence 👉🏻 youtu.be/5cShQGbB35E

As we approach the next presidential election, @Mike_Pence emphasizes the importance of defining what we stand for before deciding who we stand with. Watch the full conversation with Mike Pence 👉🏻 youtu.be/5cShQGbB35E

In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with former Vice President @Mike_Pence for a conversation about faith, conviction, public service, and the moments that test a leader’s character. Pence reflects on his journey from a young Democrat inspired by John F. Kennedy to a Reagan conservative, the hard lessons he learned from early political defeats, and the principles that shaped his years in Congress, as governor of Indiana, and in the White House. They also discuss January 6, the constitutional duty Pence believed he was bound to uphold, and his continued work to defend traditional conservative ideas through @AmericanFreedom and his new book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience (amazon.com/What-Conservat…). For anyone interested in leadership under pressure and the future of the conservative movement, this is a conversation worth hearing.

What truly matters in the workplace? Discover why Kip values people's ability to collaborate and connect over where they studied. Watch the full conversation with Kip Woodward 👉🏻 youtu.be/MbzhZSQInos

In a busy world filled with commitments, Kip highlights the power of allocating time for nonprofit work. It not only boosts personal growth but also introduces you to incredible individuals you might otherwise never meet. Watch the full conversation with Kip Woodward 👉🏻 youtu.be/MbzhZSQInos

Did you know that many small communities in Canada lack access to modern medicine due to provincial laws? Kip sheds light on this pressing issue in Canadian healthcare. Watch the full conversation with Kip Woodward 👉🏻 youtu.be/MbzhZSQInos

In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry talks with Kip Woodward, a Canadian business leader, investor, and public-policy advocate whose career has spanned family enterprise, ranching, health care governance, and reform efforts around some of Canada’s most entrenched institutional challenges. Kip reflects on what it takes to lead at scale, challenge broken systems, and take risks without losing perspective. From entrepreneurial pivots to public controversy, this conversation explores curiosity, resilience, governance, and the kind of leadership required when the answers are neither simple nor popular.

Scaling a brand is no easy feat. @RevBeccaStevens discusses her ambitious vision to grow "much bigger." Watch the full conversation with Becca Stevens 👉🏻 youtu.be/EusbLzV5hrs

From offering rent-free homes with no authority figures to empowering women through business, @RevBeccaStevens emphasizes the need for trauma-informed economics alongside care. Watch the full conversation with Becca Stevens 👉🏻 youtu.be/EusbLzV5hrs

In justice work, margins matter! People sometimes forget that fact, but it's key to growing to the potential of what the mission can do. Watch the full conversation with @RevBeccaStevens 👉🏻 youtu.be/EusbLzV5hrs

Human trafficking and exploitation are often hidden in plain sight. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with @RevBeccaStevens, founder of Thistle Farms, to explore how one home for five women became a survivor-led movement serving around 1,500 women each year through housing, employment, and long-term support. Stevens shares what most people still misunderstand about trafficking, why punishment alone cannot heal deep wounds, and how Thistle Farms built a distinctive model of restorative justice through social enterprise, community, and love put into practice. It’s a conversation about healing, entrepreneurship, faith, and what it takes to build something big enough to help women find their way home again.

Exploring the idea that people were created to work, reflecting on how productivity, and contributing are inherent to our humanity. @DavidBahnsen shares a thought-provoking take on work beyond financial motives. Watch the full conversation with David Bahnsen 👉🏻 youtu.be/8ZZJ-NwxAlQ

Can wealth and spirituality coexist? @DavidBahnsen shares how Biblical teachings support a pro-wealth view that enhances the standard of living and human flourishing. Watch the full conversation with David Bahnsen 👉🏻 youtu.be/8ZZJ-NwxAlQ

In a provocative assertion, @DavidBahnsen declares that workaholism doesn't exist. Discover this compelling perspective on work. Watch the full conversation with David Bahnsen 👉🏻 youtu.be/8ZZJ-NwxAlQ

Most people spend their lives trying to escape work. @DavidBahnsen thinks that’s a tragedy — and a recipe for emptiness. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with David, founder and CIO of a wealth management firm overseeing more than $9 billion, to unpack a countercultural claim: human beings were made to contribute, not just consume. They talk about why the “non-essential worker” language of the COVID era still matters, why shorter work weeks and universal basic income can miss something deeper, and why “more purpose, more work, more endeavor” might actually be part of the solution to rising isolation and despair. Watch now if you're looking for practice advice for a life marked by meaning, responsibility, and contribution.