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The Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast
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Hello friends, welcome to the Pinkleton Pullaside Podcast! In over 2 decades of past youth ministry my leaders and students poked fun at me when I would be in groups of people and peel off with one person to encourage and challenge (make better) it became known as a Pinkleton Pull-Aside.That’s what we are trying to pursue here. Have a fun, fascinating, life-giving conversation with guests with great platforms, better stories that can add great value to your life. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee or head on that drive down the road and let’s lean in and get the good and the gold from authors, pastors, sports personalities and their influencers, leaders and followers.My name is Jeff Pinkleton, the executive director of The Gathering of the Miami Valley - we connect men to men and men to God.Buckle up and let’s go!
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Flying Solo with Dawn #1
1w ago00:16:19Tap to summarizeToday on the podcast, Dawn Tincher flies solo and shares some thoughts and insight on various topics.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Flying Solo #10
2w ago00:15:11Tap to summarizeToday on the podcast, Jeff flies solo and shares some thoughts and insight on various topics.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Dr. Meredith Estevez
3w ago00:36:18Tap to summarizeDr. Merideth Hite Estevez is a creative catalyst, helping self-identified artists and the creatively curious discover and recover the joy of making. As an oboist, Merideth has performed with top orchestras in the US and abroad and has served on the faculties of numerous universities and schools of music, including the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the University of Delaware. She holds degrees from Yale School of Music and The Juilliard School. Her writing illuminates the spiritual journey of the artist through the lens of creative nonfiction, exploring the intersection of art, faith, and the human experience. When she’s not playing oboe or writing, Merideth enjoys baking sourdough while listening to audiobooks. She hails from Abbeville, SC, but now lives in Bloomfield Hills, MI with her husband and two children.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life-giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Willie Spears
4w ago00:52:00Tap to summarizeWillie Spears, M. Ed., is a highly sought after speaker, critically acclaimed author, educator, and coach who has taken the country by storm with his passionate, energetic, and hilarious approach to teaching life management skills. Through a significant social media presence and an average of 20 presentations per month across multiple states, The Willie Spears Experience has become a trusted source of inspiration.As the lead servant of The Willie Spears Experience LLC, Coach Spears, along with his dedicated team, has added substantial value to hundreds of organizations, schools, colleges, universities and teams. Additionally, he has shared his expertise with several Fortune 500 companies, including State Farm, McDonald's and the Southern Company. Mr. Spears is captivating audiences globally through powerful and interactive presentations that are focused on motivation, leadership, and professional development.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life-giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Rachel Dawn
Jul 900:43:22Tap to summarizeRachel Dawn is an inspirational memoirist, blogger, and speaker who shares raw, faith-driven stories of overcoming personal hardships—such as divorce, trauma, suicide and profound grief—to help others find resilience and healing.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life-giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Mike Seay
Jul 200:47:36Tap to summarizeMike Seay is a worshipper, husband, and dad of three who has spent more than twenty years helping people encounter God through leading worship and creative ministry. He is the cofounder of Multiply Group, which equips churches to intentionally multiply healthy leaders, and the founder of Reworship—a movement equipping believers, worship leaders, and churches to rediscover the heart of worship and cultivate thriving worship communities.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life-giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Alyson Punzi
Jun 2500:39:53Tap to summarizeAlyson Punzi is an award-winning Christian author and speaker who channels her personal experience as a young pastor's widow into writing about grief, single motherhood, and biblical lament, most notably in her debut children's book He Always Hears. Today's conversation is guest hosted by Dawn Tincher.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life-giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Flying Solo #9
Jun 1800:13:29Tap to summarizeToday on the podcast, Jeff flies solo and shares some thoughts and insight on various topics.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Dawn Tincher
Jun 1100:36:38Tap to summarizeDawn Tincher is an audiobook narrator, artist, high school volleyball coach, and college professor who is passionate about storytelling, creativity, and inspiring others. A devoted wife and mother of two, she balances entrepreneurship, coaching, and the arts while encouraging growth, resilience, and connection both on and off the microphone.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life-giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
Transcribe →Scott Sauls
Jun 400:46:53Tap to summarizeScott Sauls is a a follower of Christ, a grateful husband, and a proud dad and father-in-law. For decades, he's served others as a pastor, author, speaker, board chair, master's-level instructor, backstage chaplain, and trusted confidant to leaders. He also led the founding of a faith-and-work institute that equips professionals to think clearly, live with integrity, and contribute meaningfully.For nearly 30 years, Scott has planted churches and led large, flagship congregations. Today, his work remains pastoral—but focuses on serving the broader church and investing deeply in high-achieving leaders, cultural influencers, and pastors.Scott's core strengths include teaching, writing, helping leaders navigate their unique challenges and aspirations, and advocating for the vulnerable. But his greatest asset may be his own journey as a recovering overachiever—one whose highest highs and lowest lows were fueled by striving, performing, and never feeling like enough. The lessons forged through both success and struggle now shape his work with leaders who value faith, connection, integrity, and meaningful work on their way to a healthier, deeper kind of success.Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life-giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.
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