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Stories Worth Hearing

by John Quick

Stories Worth Hearing, hosted by John Quick, is the evolution of the award-winning podcast United States of Small Business. In Season One, John spoke with business owners from across the country, highlighting the grit, innovation, and determination that define American entrepreneurship. Now in Season Two, Stories Worth Hearing broadens its scope—featuring conversations with people from all walks of life who have powerful stories to share. Whether it’s about building a business, overcoming adversity, leading with purpose, or leaving a legacy, each episode delivers authentic, meaningful.

Latest episodes

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Nivia Bejarano: How a Homeless Teenager Became a Beacon of Hope for Others

What if everything you survived in life was preparing you to become the person who changes someone else's future? Nivia Bejarano's story is one of extraordinary resilien

Oct 21
42 min

Pastor Mike Signorelli: Are UFOs Actually Demons? Aliens, Spiritual Warfare & the Truth About Jesus

Are UFOs and aliens actually connected to the spiritual realm? Could mysterious encounters that people believe are extraterrestrial actually have a biblical explanation?

Oct 19
19 min

From B-2 Stealth Bombers to the Boardroom: Lt. Gen. Dick Newton on Leadership, 9/11, and the American Dream

What does it take to rise to the rank of three-star general, command some of America's most powerful military aircraft, and then build an entirely new career in business,

Oct 9
31 min

Vijay Goel: The Man Behind Billion-Dollar Global Deals

Stories Worth Hearing host John Quick sits down with Vijay Goel, senior partner at Singhania & Co’s London office, international lawyer, dealmaker, and one of the most co

Oct 7
18 min

Pastor Mike Signorelli on The Unoffendable Heart, Deliverance, and Breaking Free From Offense

On the Stories Worth Hearing podcast, host John Quick sits down with Pastor Mike Signorelli to talk about his life story, his ministry, and his new book, The Unoffendable

Sep 30
17 min

U.S. Secretary Carlos Gutierrez: Former Kellogg CEO and U.S. Secretary of Commerce on His American Dream Story

On the Stories Worth Hearing podcast, host John Quick sits down with U.S. Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, former CEO of Kellogg and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, to talk

Sep 30
18 min

Can You Be Christian and a Scientologist? Gunnar Shares His Story

What draws someone to Scientology, and what is it like to explore it for yourself? On Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Gunnar, who works with the C

Sep 24
30 min

Billy McFarland Is Back: Magnises, Island Festivals and His Biggest Plans Yet

Billy McFarland is in the middle of a remarkable comeback—and he is building momentum with every new venture. Host John Quick sits down with Billy to discuss producing th

Aug 26
19 min

Sir Marco Robinson: From Homeless Kid to Building Billion-Dollar Businesses

What does it take to go from sleeping on the streets to building billion-dollar businesses and earning a knighthood for changing lives? On this episode of Stories Worth

Jul 3
25 min

Zuly Matallana: Building TIARA Bliss Into an Award-Winning Natural Deodorant Brand ⭐

What does it take to leave everything behind, start over in a new country, and build a nationally recognized brand? On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host Jonath

Jul 3
31 min

Bob Schober Believes Generosity Can Change Lives

What if generosity could become contagious? Millions of people have watched Bob Schober hand cash to complete strangers, pay rent for families facing eviction, surprise

Jun 25
29 min

Jayde Laws, the Kind and Fierce Genius Behind Magic Mind’s Email Marketing Success

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jayde Laws, founder of Mailzy, one of the fastest growing names in the email marketing world. Ja

May 19
32 min

Inside Andy Elliott’s World: Jonathan Roberts on Faith, Sales, Discipline, and Success

Welcome back to Stories Worth Hearing with host John Quick. In this episode, John sits down with Jonathan Roberts from the Elliott Group for a raw and honest conversatio

May 7
39 min

Building a Family Legacy: Rob Fitzpatrick on Business, Tequila, Television, and Entrepreneurship

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with entrepreneur and investor Rob Fitzpatrick, joined by his son, for a conversation about how busine

Mar 19
29 min

From Paralysis to Purpose: Jason Cooper on Recovery, Faith, and the Documentary Adversity

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jason Cooper, whose powerful life story is now reaching audiences through the documentary Adversi

Mar 16
28 min

From Fyre Festival to Redemption: Billy McFarland on Prison, Entrepreneurship, and Starting Over

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Billy McFarland, the entrepreneur widely known for the story behind the Fyre Festival, for an ope

Mar 7
21 min

Derek Webb of Caedmon’s Call, From Christian Music Icon to Choosing Authenticity Over Fame

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Derek Webb, one of the most influential figures in modern Christian music and a founding member o

Feb 12
34 min

From Evangelical Pastor to Hell Bent Author, Brian Recker on Leaving Fear Based Faith for the Way of Love

Brian Recker shares his personal journey of faith, theology, and transformation. Raised as a pastor’s kid, Brian grew up immersed in evangelical Christianity, attended Bo

Jan 12
37 min

President Surangel Whipps Jr.: Leading Palau with Innovation, Culture, and Global Vision

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick welcomes Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, for a wide ranging conversation about leadersh

Jan 8
23 min

Page Six, Pop Culture, and Purpose. Danny Murphy on Building a Media Career

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Danny Murphy, a journalist, host, and pop culture commentator who has built a career by mixing hu

Dec 18 2025
22 min

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