The Big Circle

by S&N Studios

Local Pastor, Derrick Followell, and ex-con turned businessman, Ivey Herren Jr, join. forces to discuss real life hardships, mental battles, and physical adversities. All in efforts to make a better YOU! It's time to rise above yourself and start moving forward. Your past is just a stepping stone for your future. You have at place at our table.

Come join The Big Circle.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Before And After w Teddy Sharp pt 3

    Before And After w Teddy Sharp pt 3

    In this episode we get to hear the aftermath of Teddy's life. Teddy shares with Derrick and Ivey his thriving businesses, his now hilarious wedding fails and his happy marriage that was finally legalized. Our hosts laugh all too hard at spicy jelly beans, tongue twisted anchormen, and a unremakeable soda bottle trash toss. Teddy's story has brought us confusion, sorrow, and anger at times. That same story has brought us hope, joy, and faith in tomorrow as well. Thank you all for your love and support! Reach out to us on our socials or email us at thebigcirclepod@gmail.com If you are interested in being a sponsor of The Big Circle reach out to us at thebigcirclepod@gmail.com Rate and Subscribe!!

  • Before And After w Teddy Sharp pt 2

    Before And After w Teddy Sharp pt 2

    In this episode Teddy shares with us his middle. We hear about the life of relationship and parenthood within addiction and what that can look like. Teddy shares with us his rock bottom, and what set him on the right track. We get to hear the start of an amazing love story and how his reliance on marijuana could have ruined it. (we also hear about his love/hate relationship with coffee) Thank you for all the love and support, we appreciate every bit of it and are thankful we can extend that support to our community. If you would like to become a sponsor of The Big Circle be sure to email us at thebigcirclepod@gmail.com! Rate and Subscribe!!

  • Before And After w Teddy Sharp pt 1

    Before And After w Teddy Sharp pt 1

    In this episode Derrick and Ivey are joined by Teddy Sharp in the latest installment of their before and after series. Teddy shares with us a little bit of his upbringing, his childhood, and his family dynamic. He highlights when bad habits started to creep in and when these bad habits got significantly worse. We hear a prelude to a story of accusation and Teddys decision for revenge that will be explained in greater detail next week. This episode serves as Teddys before episode. Stick around the next couple weeks for the middle and after of Teddys story. Thank you all for the love and support! Reach out to us on our socials or email us at thebigcirclepod@gmail.com For sponsorship inquiries be sure to email us at thebigcirclepod@gmail.com Rate and Subscribe!

  • Before And After w Mallory Nelson pt 2

    Before And After w Mallory Nelson pt 2

    In this episode Derrick and Ivey are joined once again by Mallory Nelson as she gives us a little insight into life after addiction. She shares some fun, heartwarming, and even eye opening details of her marriage and how her and her husband had to learn each other again like teenagers. She gives some insight into where life is taking her now, and where she wants to be in the future with her marriage, her family, and her ministry. We would like to thank Mallory once again for sharing some time with us and being honest, open, and vulnerable with us. Thank you for listening and for all the support! Reach out to us on our socials or email us at thebigcirclepod@gmail.com. Rate and Subscribe!!

  • Before And After w Mallory Nelson pt 1

    Before And After w Mallory Nelson pt 1

    In this episode Derrick and Ivey are joined by Mallory Nelson in the second installment of Before And After. Mallory gives us the Before part of her story in this episode, letting us peak behind the curtain into some of her childhood hurt and trauma. This unresolved trauma turned into a heavy and long history of drug addiction and arrests. We are so thankful Mallory trusted us with this vulnerable and sensitive portion of her life story. We are also thrilled to share with you next week the redemption and After part of Mallory Nelson's story. Thank you for all the love and support, reach out to us on our socials or at thebigcircle@gmail.com Rate and Subscribe!!