Going Big! with Kevin Gentry
Episodes
Going Big with Gay Gaines: The Woman Behind the GOP Revolution and the Revival of Mount Vernon
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to launch a revolution—twice? In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Gay Gaines, one of the most influent...
Going Big with Tyler Cowen, the Information Billionaire: The Future Belongs to the Non-Complacent
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Cowen returns to Going Big! for a sweeping conversation on ambition, disruption, and how to think clearly in a world moving faster than ever. Fr...
Rethinking Higher Ed with a First-Gen College Dean
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Scott Beaulier, Dean of the University of Wyoming College of Business, for a conversation about what it takes to ...
Going Big with Tim Busch: Serial Entrepreneurship, Faith, and Cultural Renewal
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kevin Gentry sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Tim Busch to explore how faith, hard work, and vision shaped his journey from working...
Going Big with Rev. Dan Marotta: Small Faithfulness and Big Impact
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kevin Gentry sits down with Rev. Dan Marotta of Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, Virginia, for a powerful conversation about what it truly m...
Going Big with François de Kerret: Zero-Fee Fundraising and Building Tools Nonprofits Deserve
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with François de Kerret, the CEO and co-founder of Zeffy, a zero-fee fundraisi...
Going Big with Dr. William Keyes: Mission, Mentorship, and a Pipeline of High Expectations
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. William Keyes, founder of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship, for a masterclass in thinking big while stay...
Going Big with Christian Fischer and Chad Houser: Building Momentum for Second Chances
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry sits down with two visionary leaders who are changing lives through purpose, compassion, and...
Going Big Through Service: Ryan Manion and the Legacy of “If Not Me, Then Who"
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry talks with Ryan Manion, President of the Travis Manion Foundation, about turning personal los...
Going Big with Rep. Burgess Owens: Faith, Grit, and the American Dream
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Congressman Burgess Owens for an unforgettable conversation about perseverance, faith,...
Going Big with Art Laffer & Lord Matthew Elliott: Prosperity Through People and Policy
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to spark a national economic renaissance? In this episode of the Going Big! podcast, host Kevin Gentry is joined by two of the mos...
Going Big with Daron Babcock: From Brokenness to Building a National Model for Community
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: In this episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry welcomes Daron Babcock, the visionary behind Bonton Farms, one of America’s largest urb...
Going Big with Kay Coles James: From the Kitchen Table to the White House
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unforgettable episode of the Going Big Podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with one of the most accomplished and authentic public servants of our ...
Going Big with Don Miller: Why Story Changes Everything
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with best-selling author and entrepreneur Don Miller. Known for groundbreaking books like B...
Going Big! With Wendy Borcherdt: Lessons from Ronald Reagan’s Vision for America
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Big!, Kevin Gentry sits down with Wendy Borcherdt, one of Ronald Reagan’s earliest and most influential supporters. From hi...
One Year of Going Big!: The Best of Going Big
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This highlights episode of the Going Big! Podcast celebrates our first year with some fantastic guests. Host Kevin Gentry brings together the most pow...
President Lech Wałęsa on Faith, Courage, and Going Big for Democracy
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of the Going Big podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with President Lech Wałęsa, the shipyard electrician from Gdańsk, P...
🎙️ Going Big with Jim Law: A Vineyard, a Vision, and the Virtue of Patience
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Law’s story is not one of chasing spotlight or scale. It is a story of deliberate choices, decades of experimentation, and a deep respect for th...
Going Big for Free Speech: Greg Lukianoff on Empowering Minds and Protecting Expression
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going Big means standing up for fundamental principles when it is hard, not just when it is popular. Greg Lukianoff has built a career doing exactly t...
Going Big in Business, Public Policy, and Philanthropy: The Art Pope Blueprint
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kevin Gentry for an insightful conversation with Art Pope—a principled leader who has gone big in business, in state government, and in gi...
Going Big with Rev. John Yates: Faith, Calling, and Transformational Leadership
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kevin Gentry on the Going Big podcast as he sits down with Rev. John Yates, a visionary leader who transformed a struggling church into a th...
Going Big with Alan Smolinisky: From Immigrant Roots to Dodger Ownership and Beyond
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of *Going Big!*, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Alan Smolinisky, a remarkable American entrepreneur, investor, and co-owne...
Going Big: Political Revolutions, Fundraising, and Friendship Across the Aisle with Roger Craver and Richard Viguerie
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry brings together two legends who have helped shape American politics and political fundraising from opp...
Newt Gingrich on Going Big: Big Ideas, Bold Leadership, and a Vision for America’s Future
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to go big on the national stage, and change the course of history in the process? In this special episode of Going Big!, Kevin ...
Todd Rose on Breaking the Mold, Ditching Average, and Going Big on Your Own Terms
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you stop chasing other people’s definitions of success and start building a life that fits who you really are? In this episode of ...
No Free Lunch: Veronique de Rugy on Debt, Freedom, and the Fight for Growth
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry welcomes Veronique de Rugy, a nationally syndicated columnist and one of America’s most...
Tom Smith on Spend Your Days Like Dollars, Going Big with Integrity, Optimism, and a Life Well Lived
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real currency of life isn’t money, but your time? For Tom Smith, a highly successful investor and founder of his own investment firm, th...
Going Big with James Piereson: How Bold Philanthropy Helped Build a Movement and Reshaped America
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Going Big! conversation, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. James Piereson, renowned political scientist, influential philanthropic leader, ...
Cesar Grajales: From $80 and a Dream to National Impact — Going Big With Vision and Grit
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to go big with your whole life? For Cesar Grajales, it meant immigrating from Colombia with just $80 in his pocket, working in a Mia...
Going Big with Jeff Rosenthal: No Small Plans, No Limits, and the Power of Bold Vision
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to go big? For Jeff Rosenthal, it meant launching a global community from scratch, building a cultural movement atop the larg...
Going Big in France: How Alexandre Pesey Sparked a National Movement
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry welcomes Alexandre Pesey, the visionary founder of the Institut de Formation Politique in Paris. Twe...
Leading a Legacy into the Future: Katherine Rowe on Tradition, Innovation, and Going Big
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go big at a university that’s over 300 years old? For Katherine Rowe, the 28th—and first woman—President of William & Mary, the a...
Brendan McCord on Going Big with AI: Autonomy, Truth, and the Future of Humanity
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry welcomes Brendan McCord—submariner, AI entrepreneur, and deep thinker—for a bold conv...
From Backpack to Boardroom: Daniel Houghton on Leading, Exploring, and Going Big
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At just 24 years old, Daniel Houghton became CEO of Lonely Planet, the world’s largest travel publisher—leading its transformation into the digita...
Debunking the Myths: Don Boudreaux on Trade, Tariffs, and the Triumph of Economic Freedom
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you think you know about trade, tariffs, and the American economy is wrong? In this powerful and timely episode of Going Big, host ...
From Humble Beginnings to a National Voice: Erick Erickson on Faith, Grit, and Going Big!
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does someone with no media background build one of the most trusted conservative voices in America? Erick Erickson’s journey is a bold reminder ...
How to Win: Morton Blackwell on Building Leaders, Movements, and a Life of Going Big!
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to not only believe in big ideas—but to win with them? In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with...
Going Big with The Phoenix: How Scott Strode Turned Struggle into a National Movement
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to Go Big when the odds are stacked against you? In this powerful episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down wit...
Merit, Honor, and Legacy: Dr. Douglas Bradburn on George Washington’s Enduring Call to Go Big!
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this landmark episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Dr. Douglas Bradburn, historian and President & CEO of George...
Words That Move the World: Tim Kersten on Leading with Vision, Creativity, and Courage
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of the Going Big Podcast, Tim Kersten sits down with host Kevin Gentry for a candid, wisdom-filled conversation about leaders...
Leading with Conviction: Emily Seidel on Building a Movement and Choosing to Go Big
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you weren’t afraid to fail? For Emily Seidel, that question reshaped everything—from her earliest doubts about leading a nati...
Going Big: Jimmy Hutcheson on Reinventing SPIN, Embracing Innovation, and Scaling Success
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going Big isn’t just a mindset—it’s a framework for transformation, innovation, and lasting impact. In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Ge...
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death: How Patrick Henry Went Big and Changed History
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to Go Big when the stakes are life and death? Patrick Henry didn’t just give a speech—he ignited a revolution. On March 23, 1775...
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Secret to Going Big with Will Guidara
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to truly Go Big in life and business? Will Guidara, world-renowned restaurateur and bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality, ...
Going Big with Hospitality: How Neal Wavra Built a Culinary Experience Rooted in Passion & Purpose
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going Big isn’t just about taking risks—it’s about turning your passion into something that impacts others. In this episode of the Going Big! Po...
Going Big with Art: How Polly Gentry Transformed Tragedy into Impact
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to Go Big? For artist Polly Gentry, it meant taking a personal moment of grief and transforming it into a mission of honor, re...
Senator Phil Gramm: Bold Leadership, Big Risks, and Transforming America’s Economy
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, a leader whose career has been defined by ...
Financial Freedom & Bold Vision: Rev. DeForest “Buster” Soaries on Breaking Barriers and Going Big
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. DeForest “Buster” Soaries has spent his life Going Big—whether as a civil rights leader, mega-church pastor, financial educator, or faith-dr...
Crafting Excellence: Billo & Pinto Naravane’s Bold Journey from Tech to World-Class Winemaking
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Billo & Pinto Naravane, founders of Rasa Vineyards in Walla Walla, Was...
Leading with Purpose: Mike Richey on Transforming Fundraising and Inspiring Impact
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry welcomes Mike Richey, a legendary leader in fundraising and longtime head of philanthropy...
Unlocking the World: How Travel Opens Doors and Creates Opportunities with Gary Leff
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big Podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with Gary Leff, founder of the renowned travel blog View from the Wing and a globally...
Going Big with Doug DeVos: Belief, Potential, and Purpose
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, Kevin Gentry is joined by Doug DeVos—business leader, philanthropist, and co-chair of the DeVos Family Fo...
Building a Movement: Liberty and Leadership with Jeff Frazee
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Jeff Frazee, Venture Partner at Liberty Ventures, founde...
Going Big with Tyler Cowen: Unlocking Your Potential for Extraordinary Impact
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big podcast, host Kevin Gentry delves into the strategies for achieving ambitious goals with renowned economist and cultu...
Unearthing the Past: The City of David’s Impact on Faith, History, and the Future
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Eli Alony, Vice President of the City of David Foundation, for ...
The Christmas Gift with Rev. Sam Ferguson
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this special holiday episode of the Going Big! Podcast, Kevin Gentry welcomes the Rev. Sam Ferguson, rector of The Falls Church Anglican in metro W...
Business as a Force for Good – Lord Matthew Elliott
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with Lord Matthew Elliott, President of The Jobs Foundation in the UK and a key stra...
What Happened in Pennsylvania? Charles Mitchell on Defending Common-Sense American Values
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, Kevin Gentry welcomes Charles Mitchell, Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation, to discuss the pivota...
Helping Others Improve Their Lives: Evan Feinberg on Addressing Poverty with a Bottom-Up Approach
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, Kevin Gentry is joined by Evan Feinberg, Chairman of Stand Together Foundation. Together, they explore inno...
Nostalgia as a Force for Good with Dr. Clay Routledge
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Going Big! Podcast, Kevin Gentry is joined by Dr. Clay Routledge, an existential psychologist and Vice President of ...
A Biblical Look at Giving: Stewardship & Generosity with Jim Sheppard and Dr. R. Mark Dillon
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big! Podcast host Kevin Gentry dives into the transformative power of biblical stewardship with Jim Sheppard, CEO of Gene...
Daniel Garza’s American Dream Story
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Going Big! Podcast, Kevin Gentry hosts Daniel Garza, Founding President of The LIBRE Initiative, to share his inspiring America...
Dedication & Leadership in the Americas with Ambassador Dario Paya
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of the Going Big! Podcast, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Ambassador Dario Paya to explore his experiences growing up under...
An Immigrant's Escape from Socialist Tyranny: Daniel Di Martino’s Voice for Freedom
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Big!, Host Kevin Gentry speaks with Daniel Di Martino, founder of the Dissident Project and PhD candidate at Columbia Univers...
Big Dollar Philanthropy and Political Fundraising: A Conversation with Annie Dickerson
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kevin Gentry welcomes Annie Dickerson, founder of the Winning for Women Action Fund, on the Going Big podcast to explore the intersection of big-...
Principled Entrepreneurship with Andreas Widmer: Lessons in Leadership and Humanity
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Big!, host Kevin Gentry sits down with Andreas Widmer, founder and director of the Art & Carlyse Ciocca Center for Princi...
Amplify Your Message: How Video Podcasts Drive Brand Growth
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Going Big! Podcast, where Host Kevin Gentry sits down with industry leaders to discuss cutting-edge strategies for transforming your ma...
Unlocking 7-Figure Fundraising: Trevor and Tarren Bragdon’s Blueprint for Nonprofit Success
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Big, Host Kevin Gentry sits down with Trevor Bragdon and Tarren Bragdon of 7-Figure Fundraising to delve into the secrets of ...
Revolutionizing Fundraising: Richard Viguerie's Direct Mail Mastery
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Big, Host Kevin Gentry interviews Richard A. Viguerie, a pioneer in direct mail fundraising who transformed political com...
From Research to Results: Tim Kachuriak on Optimizing Fundraising
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Big!, Host Kevin Gentry sits down with Tim Kachuriak, founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer at NextAfter, to ...
Going Big Begins Here: Kevin Gentry’s Transformational Stories and Insights
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the debut episode of Going Big, host Kevin Gentry shares three powerful stories that have deeply impacted his life and career. These personal exper...
Trailer: Going Big! with Kevin Gentry
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Going Big! with Kevin Gentry, where we unlock the secrets to transformational success in fundraising, marketing, and beyond. Hosted by Kevi...