MenWithAPurpose

Jeff Hunt is half of the dynamic duo of The Jeff and Bill Show on radio station KNUS in Denver, where conservative values meet independent perspectives. Jeff is a trusted voice in the conservative landscape. He provides a daily conversation that shapes the narrative and keeps listeners connected to the heartbeat of the community. From 2016-2024, Jeff Hunt led the Western Conservative Summit, one of the largest gatherings of conservatives in the West. Concurrently, he also served as the executive director of the Centennial Institute, the conservative public policy think tank at Colorado Christian University. Prior he was a campaign strategist on the Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum 2012 presidential campaigns. Jeff earned his BA degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Westmont College, Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and Master of Political Management from George Washington University. A Colorado native, he is an avid outdoorsman and former river guide. He lives on a ranch in Elizabeth, CO with his wife and children.

Jeff Gott's interview of Chuck begins at 4:00. Chuck Day is on staff with International Justice Mission (IJM), a Christian global human rights organization which fights human trafficking and other crimes against the poor throughout the Developing World. Chuck describes himself as a “recovering lawyer”, having been in the private practice of law in the Chicago area for over a decade before moving into the non-profit world. He serves as IJM’s Director of Planned Giving, assisting all members of the IJM family with questions relating to wise charitable giving and estate planning. Specifically, Chuck helps donors see the financial and tax benefits of donating non-cash assets such as appreciated stock and real estate, establishing family foundations or Donor Advised Fund (DAF) accounts, creating life-income giving arrangements such as Charitable Remainder Trusts, and all aspects of estate giving. Chuck was born and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago, where he still lives with his wife (Jan) and their Yellow Lab (Boomer). He and Jan have two adult children who also live in the area. He graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in Political Science and earned his J.D. from the Drake University Law School.

Jeff Anderson served as a pastor at Grace Bible Church in Colorado Springs for nearly 25years. He is the founder and President of International Bible Conference. And he serves as the Senior Advisor for Faith Community Outreach for Congressman Doug Lamborn.

Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast, which has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), celebrated his 34th anniversary with the ministry in 2023. Daly’s journey from orphan to head of an international Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive is a powerful story. He was abandoned by his alcoholic father at age 5 and then lost his mother to cancer four years later. Daly spent time in foster care before becoming a Christian in high school where he found meaning, purpose and a sense of belonging. In his 2007 autobiography, Finding Home, he wrote “no matter how torn up the road has already been, or how pothole-infested it may look ahead, nothing – nothing – is impossible for God.” Daly has received numerous awards and has appeared on such television programs as “Fox & Friends,” “America Live with Megyn Kelly,” “ABC World News Tonight” and PBS’ “Religion & Ethics”; and been featured in Time, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today and Newsweek, which named him one of the Top 10 next-generation evangelical leaders of influence. Daly has been married to his wife, Jean, since 1986. They have two sons and reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Deborah Hendrix is an Advocate for education and currently serves as the Executive Director for Parents Challenge, an organization that supports parental choice in education. Deborah served on the Harrison School District 2 Board for 8 years and is the Founding Board Member of Colorado Early Colleges, a charter school, serving for 12 years as Board President. She was appointed by Governor Polis to the Colorado Charter School Institute. She serves on the boards of Pikes Peak United Way, Youth Transformation Center, Goodwill of Colorado, Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective and The Legacy Institute. Deborah has her own training and consulting business, as a certified Dale Carnegie instructor. She is a member of the Colorado Springs (CO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and the Colorado Springs Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Deborah graduated from Howard University in 1983. She is married to Charles, and they have two daughters, Catherine and Danielle. Deborah loves putting together puzzles.

Randy was named a Senior Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2024! He played exclusively for the Denver Broncos from 1974-1983. He was the 1978 AP Defensive Player of the Year… to date the only Broncos player to ever receive that honor. In addition, Randy was a two-time NFL first-team All-Pro and was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times. Dan Reeves, Randy’s Head Coach from 1981-1983, said, “He was a leader without question of our defense…He was an exceptional football player.” Randy’s college coach, the legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes, called Randy , “the best defensive player I ever coached.” This man of faith helped catalyze a group of individuals into the famed Orange Crush defense, of which Randy was considered the heart and soul.

Burl Cain was interviewed by Jeff Anderson on September 14, 2023 at the monthly Men With A Purpose luncheon in Colorado Springs, CO. Burl served as the Warden of Angola Prison for over two decades and transformed the prison's reputation using a model based on Christian principles and morals.

Vance Brown is co-founder/executive director at Exponential Impact and Executive Elder at Thrivers Leadership Institute. Vance was co-founder/CEO of Cherwell Software, CEO of the National Cybersecurity Center and CEO of Goldmine Software. Recognized as the Colorado Springs Entrepreneur of the Year (2013) and Business Citizen of the Year in Colorado Springs (2018), Vance was also named one of the "100 most intriguing entrepreneurs" by Goldman Sachs in 2017. He is co-founder/Chairman of Foundation of the Heart (Bear Trap Ranch/Band of Brothers) and also co-founded The Classical Academy. Vance is a graduate of Wake Forest and received his law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

Our special guest speaker is Eric Scofield from Young Life, an organization that has impacted kids for Christ for over 8 decades! Eric has worked within the Young Life organization for over 30 years and has been in Colorado Springs as the Chief Development Officer (CDO) since 2014. He first attended a Young Life club and camp in 1981 and has been a part of Young Life in Oregon, Washington, Texas, California and now in Colorado. He has served as an area director, regional director and senior vice president. In all of his roles, Eric has been a speaker and mouthpiece for the mission. Today, as the CDO, Eric’s single focus remains the same: “Does it reach kids?”

Co-Founder and President of Denver based M-E Engineers, Ed Ragain helped grow the company to over 300 professional engineers world-wide before retiring in 2013. He was also a consultant to the Olympic Broadcasting Services and FIFA International Stadium design. Since 2015, Mr. Ragain and family have owned SWITCHBACKS FC of the USL Championship soccer league. With the support of the City for Champions Program, the Ragain Family and the Weidner Family financed, designed and built the Colorado Springs downtown stadium. 2023 marks the Switchbacks third season in the new stadium. Over 120,000 spectators visited the stadium in 2022.

A Colorado native, a Navy veteran, author of four books, the former CEO and Owner of Sturgeon Electric, and the founder of Men With A Purpose. Among his many professional achievements is the design of the landmark Cross of the Rockies southwest of Denver, the largest lighted cross in the world. In April of 2023, Dwight will be inducted into the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s Hall of Champions. Dwight is the father of three sons - Dwight, Jr, Eric, and Stephen. Dwight and his wife Jeanette - who for many years helped Men With A Purpose succeed in Colorado - live in the Northgate area of Colorado Springs.

JW Roth is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Notes Live, Inc. Mr. Roth is also the Founder and Chairman of Roth Industries, LLC, an 85-ton per week prepared foods plant located in Colorado Springs. He is the sole manager and 50 percent shareholder of Centennial Standard Real Estate Company and co-manager of Touch 4 Partners, LLC, a venture capital investment fund.

Dwight shares his story about the largest lighted cross in the world.

Kimm of Community Bible Study speaks to Men With A Purpose in Colorado Springs. This message was presented on 12JAN2023.

Del speaks to Men With A Purpose in Colorado Springs regarding threats to our culture and times. This message was presented on 14APR2022.

Steve shares about his mission trip to Turkey with ICI.

Gary Erickson, a commercial real estate developer in Colorado Springs, shared a powerful and honest testimony about his life and business.

Mr. Faridi shares his story of growing up in a Iranian Muslim family. He is the President of Iranian Christians International (iranchristians.org).

Greg Maxwell, candidate for El Paso County Sheriff, gave his testimony and shared his vision for the role serving our community.