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DALLAS I The Podcast

DALLAS I The Podcast

by Dallas Fears

Personal Journals

Season 1

He Lost His Sight at 19... Then Became a World Champion | Jeremy Poincenot

What would you do if you suddenly lost your eyesight at just 19 years old? In this powerful episode of Dallas The Podcast, Dallas sits down with Jeremy Poincenot—a three-time World Blind Golf Champion, inspirational speaker, and advocate for resilience—to discuss how one life-changing diagnosis became the beginning of an extraordinary purpose. Jeremy shares the emotional journey of losing his central vision to Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), the fears and uncertainty that followed, and how the unwavering support of his family helped him discover a new way forward. With his father serving as his guide, Jeremy returned to the game he loved and went on to become one of the world's most accomplished blind golfers. In this conversation, you'll discover: • What it felt like to suddenly lose his eyesight • How blind golf actually works • Why asking for help is a strength—not a weakness • The life-changing power of interdependence • How adversity can become the foundation for purpose, resilience, and hope Whether you're facing adversity, navigating uncertainty, or simply looking for encouragement, Jeremy's story is a reminder that our greatest obstacles often become our greatest opportunities. If this episode encouraged you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs hope today. Connect with Jeremy Poincenot: Jeremy Poincenot's website

How Stand-Up Comedy Made Me a Better Leader | Jon

What if one of the greatest leadership classrooms isn't the boardroom—but a stand-up comedy stage? In this episode of Dallas the Podcast, Dallas sits down with entrepreneur, executive leader, and Executive Director of EO Dallas, Jon, for an honest conversation about leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. From managing political campaigns to building businesses and leading entrepreneurs, Jon shares the lessons he's learned through success, failure, and even performing stand-up comedy. Together, they explore why vulnerability builds stronger leaders, how community changes the entrepreneurial journey, and why learning to laugh at yourself may be one of the most valuable leadership skills of all. Whether you're leading a business, pursuing a dream, or simply looking to grow as a person, this conversation offers practical wisdom, encouragement, and a fresh perspective on what it truly means to lead well.

Your Hardest Season Can Become Your Greatest Purpose | Natalie Tuman

What if your hardest season became the beginning of your greatest purpose? In this episode of Dallas the Podcast, Dallas sits down with her friend, Natalie Tuman, breast cancer survivor and founder of the Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation, for a deeply personal conversation about faith, suffering, and the power of community. After Natalie was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, she experienced firsthand the love and support of those around her. Rather than letting that chapter define her, she turned it into a mission of serving other women facing the same battle. Years later, when Dallas was diagnosed with breast cancer, Natalie and the Tuman Breast Cancer Foundation became an important part of her own journey—providing practical support, encouragement, and hope when it was needed most. Together, they discuss what it means to trust God through life's unexpected trials, why allowing others to help can be one of the greatest acts of courage, and how God can redeem even our darkest seasons for a greater purpose. If you're facing a difficult season, supporting someone who is, or simply need a reminder that hope is never out of reach, this conversation will encourage your heart.

The Person Behind the Success | Catherine Grant

What does it take to build a life of purpose? In this episode of Dallas the Podcast, Dallas sits down with Catherine Grant, entrepreneur, healthcare leader, and founder of ExperCARE Health, to discuss the journey behind the success. Together, they explore faith, leadership, resilience, and the defining moments that shaped Catherine's life and career. From caring for patients as a Physician Assistant to leading one of the Southeast's fastest-growing healthcare organizations, Catherine shares the lessons she's learned about purpose, perseverance, and leaving a legacy that extends far beyond business. This conversation is an inspiring reminder that true success is measured not only by what we build, but by the lives we impact along the way.

Van Life, Faith & Freedom: Following God's Call Across America

What happens when God asks you to let go of everything you’ve built? In this inspiring episode of Dallas The Podcast, Dallas sits down with Deanna, an entrepreneur whose life took an unexpected turn after finding Christ. After years of building businesses, experiencing both success and failure, and searching for deeper purpose, Deanna surrendered her life to God, was baptized, and made a radical decision—she sold everything she owned. Now traveling across America with her husband and their dog, Deanna shares how faith transformed her definition of success, why she chose a life of simplicity over comfort, and what she’s learned by trusting God’s plan one day at a time. This powerful conversation explores entrepreneurship, identity, surrender, faith, freedom, marriage, and the courage to follow God’s calling even when it doesn’t make sense to everyone around you. If you’ve ever felt God nudging you toward a new chapter, this episode will encourage you to trust Him with the unknown and discover what truly matters most.

We Sold Everything—Twice: Trusting God's Timing

What happens when you sell everything you own to move to America—twice—and God says, “Not yet”? In this powerful episode of Dallas The Podcast, Dallas sits down with South African entrepreneur, compliance executive, and woman of faith Tash Pollard to discuss an extraordinary journey marked by tragedy, perseverance, entrepreneurship, and unwavering trust in God's timing. Tash shares the heartbreaking story of losing her mother to a violent hijacking in South Africa, the challenges of raising a family in a country impacted by high crime and security concerns, and the difficult decision she and her husband Wesley faced as they pursued a new life in the United States. After multiple attempts to immigrate, closed doors, business setbacks, and a terrifying series of break-ins that ended in a shootout, they finally received confirmation that it was time to go. Together, Dallas and Tash discuss life in South Africa, crime, private security, legal immigration, entrepreneurship, faith, family, and the realities of building businesses across multiple countries. Tash also shares her perspective on South Africa's current challenges, including infrastructure issues, economic pressures, and why so many families are considering opportunities abroad. Most importantly, this is a story about trusting God when the path doesn't make sense, finding purpose in seasons of waiting, and discovering that His plans are often greater than our own. If you've ever faced uncertainty, wrestled with fear, or wondered whether God was working behind the scenes, this conversation will encourage and inspire you. Topics Include: • South Africa vs. America • Faith and God's Timing • Entrepreneurship and Business Growth • Legal Immigration and the EB-1 Green Card Process • Family, Marriage, and Resilience • Crime and Safety in South Africa • Overcoming Fear Through Faith • Building a Legacy for Future Generations #SouthAfrica #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #ImmigrationStory #Entrepreneurship #TrustGod #GodsTiming #DallasThePodcast #AmericanDream #BusinessOwner #FaithJourney #Leadership #Resilience #ChristianLeadership #Inspiration

From Torn ACL to Team USA: Brynlie's Incredible Comeback Story

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Brynlie, one of the top young soccer players in the country, ranked #1 in Texas and #20 nationally in the Class of 2029. Brynlie shares her journey from falling in love with the game to competing at the highest levels, suiting up with the Houston Dash, representing the U.S. U-16 Women's National Team in England and Turkey, and helping lead her high school to the state finals. She also opens up about tearing her ACL at Nationals, the mental and physical challenges of recovery, and how that setback ultimately strengthened her both on and off the field. Through her story of perseverance, discipline, and unwavering determination, Brynlie offers valuable insight for athletes, parents, and anyone facing adversity. This is a powerful conversation about overcoming obstacles, trusting the process, and refusing to let setbacks define your future.

You Don't Have to Have It All Together: Mairin Moore Cane on Surrender and God's Timing

What if the very thing you're striving so hard to achieve is the thing keeping you from experiencing peace? In this powerful conversation, Dallas sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach Mairin Moore Cane to discuss the message behind her book, Rooted. Not Rushed. Together, they explore the tension between striving and surrender, ambition and alignment, and why so many people feel exhausted trying to carry burdens they were never meant to bear. Mairin shares her personal journey of releasing control, trusting God's timing, and discovering that true leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about staying rooted in faith while walking through uncertainty. Whether you're leading a business, a family, a ministry, or simply trying to navigate life's next season, this conversation offers encouragement for anyone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or pressured to have everything figured out. You'll discover why surrender is not weakness, how God often does His deepest work in seasons of waiting, and what it means to lead without losing yourself in the process. If you've ever felt rushed, weary, or tempted to believe you're not enough, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to be whole to be used by God—you simply have to be willing to trust Him with the journey. Connect with Mairin Moore Cane: mairinmoorecane.com @mairinmoorecane Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help us continue sharing stories that inspire faith, courage, and purpose.

Seneca Wallace: Staying Ready, Overcoming Adversity, and Leading the Next Generation

Former NFL quarterback Seneca Wallace joins the podcast for a powerful conversation about mindset, resilience, preparation, and what it truly takes to compete at the highest level. From “The Run” at Iowa State — one of the most iconic plays in college football history — to building a decade-long NFL career, Seneca shares the discipline, adversity, leadership, and mental toughness behind his journey both on and off the field. We also dive into his transition from player to coach, mentoring the next generation of athletes, staying ready when opportunity comes, and the lessons football taught him about life. This episode is about far more than sports — it’s about perseverance, growth, and learning how to rise in the moments that matter most.

When Faith Meets Pain | Shelley Beam on Grief, Healing & Drawing Closer to God

What happens when life hurts so deeply that your faith is tested? In this powerful episode of Dallas from Dallas, Shelley Beam shares the heartbreaking journey that inspired her book Come Closer, God, It Hurts. Through grief, pain, and personal loss, Shelley opens up about wrestling with God, finding hope in suffering, and discovering that sometimes the hardest seasons are the ones that draw us closest to Him. This conversation is for anyone walking through grief, heartbreak, unanswered questions, or a season where God feels distant. Shelley’s story is honest, emotional, faith-filled, and deeply encouraging. Topics covered: Grief and loss Faith during suffering Healing through pain Trusting God in hard seasons Spiritual growth through trials Christian encouragement and hope If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who may need hope today.

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