Welcome to Season 2 of The House We Build Podcast!

In this powerful episode of The House We Build, we sit down with author, former pastor, realtor, and father Lucas Sherraden to explore what it truly means to live—and lead—uncaged.

At the heart of this conversation is a simple but life-altering truth: we are not trapped by our circumstances, but by the meaning we assign to them. So often, we live confined by judgment—of ourselves and others—mistaking our thoughts and preferences for truth. But what if curiosity could set us free?

Lucas shares raw, personal stories that reveal how the words we speak and the narratives we believe can either propel us toward the vision we long for—or keep us stuck, sedentary, and small. Drawing from his upcoming book The Uncaged Leader (releasing August 2026), he challenges the idea of quick fixes and high-performance hacks, offering something far more lasting: a new way of seeing ourselves, our relationships, and our leadership.

With the depth of a Master of Divinity and years of guiding others, Lucas brings clarity and conviction. He hands us a mirror to transform failure into fuel, a flashlight to uncover what’s holding us back, and a blueprint for building cultures rooted in trust, ownership, and creativity.

This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a wake-up call.

If you’re ready to step out of judgment, rewrite your story, and build a life marked by vision and hope, this is where it begins.

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Lean into this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Terry Childers—former professional baseball player with the New York Mets organization and a dedicated advocate for addiction recovery. Sober for over 20 years, Terry shares his incredible testimony of battling addiction, the one simple prayer that changed everything, and how he found true freedom through faith and surrender.
Previously a Clinical Liaison at The Bluff in Augusta, Georgia, Terry has spent over a decade helping individuals and families find hope, healing, and restoration. His journey hasn’t been without heartbreak—including the devastating loss of his son to addiction—but through it all, Terry’s unwavering belief is clear: God is with you in the darkest valleys.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or facing emotional strongholds, Terry’s story is a beacon of hope. This episode reminds us that no family member should be left behind—and that recovery is possible, one step at a time.
Tune in for a raw, real conversation about consequences, redemption, and the grace that carries us through it all.#thehousewebuildpodcast #buildhishouse #nofamilymemberleftbehind

In this soul-stirring episode 15 of The House We Build, Nicole Atkinson invites us into a powerful and honest conversation about emotional intelligence, the impact of what we consume, and the fruit our lives are producing. Drawing from research, personal testimony, and the transformative truth of Scripture, Nicole unpacks how our habits, thoughts, and influences shape how we show up in the world.

She shares how meeting Jesus began a lifelong process of inner transformation—how His promises continue to renew her mind and challenge negative, ruminating thoughts. From the science behind prayer and its mental health benefits to the dangers of unchecked social media consumption, this episode explores what it means to be strategic with our minds, our time, and our calling.

God has placed something inside of you. Are you producing with what He gave you? Dive in as Nicole asks the hard questions: What are you feeding your mind? What are you creating with your life? And how can we choose daily to consume His goodness and exude it into the earth? You were made for more!

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Meet Nicole Atkinson– Lover of Jesus, Author, Teacher, Ordained Minister, and Purpose Ignitor. She has her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor.

She is an expert researcher and thrives on learning new things. Her superpower is helping others draw closer to God! - and in doing so, discover their purpose to overcome mental blocks that prohibit them from walking in their full potential!

Connect with Nicole, her books, retreats, etc. at www.nicoleatkinsoninc.com