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Jun 2026

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Conversations with those who make a difference. Host Larry C Johnson invites humanitarian leaders and changemakers to share where they’ve been, where they’re going and what drives them forward. When you meet them, you recognize their spark and vision immediately. There’s no mistaking the positive, lasting difference they’re making in the world—their world. These leaders—trailblazers all—know where they’re going. And they invite us along on the journey. Each week, Larry Johnson, Founder of The Eight Principles, interviews leaders and change makers from across the globe. Podcasts are available here, distributed to our Eight Principles family, and on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube. If there's a particular person you'd like us to interview, let us know. Email info@TheEightPrinciples.com.

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June 14, 202648 min

Unconventional Methods Get Outsize Results

Eduardo Regal is Executive Director of Christ in the City, a Catholic nonprofit dedicated to forming young adults and communities to know, love, and serve those experiencing homelessness.For more than two decades, Eduardo has led organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and cultural change. His leadership combines strategic vision with a deep commitment to human dignity, helping organizations align mission, people, and long-term impact.At Christ in the City, he helped advance a distinctive approach to homelessness centered on friendship, trust, and human encounter. Under his leadership, the organization has become a leading voice in promoting a relational response to homelessness, one that recognizes loneliness, isolation, and broken relationships as some of the deepest challenges faced by those living on the streets. Through direct outreach and service, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships, he works to help communities see people experiencing homelessness not as problems to be solved, but as neighbors to be known and loved. This emphasis on encounter, dignity, and long-term relationships reflects the core mission and vision of Christ in the City.Eduardo is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian and holds executive certificates from Wharton and the University of Michigan. He is passionate about developing leaders, strengthening organizational culture, and helping others discover that lasting transformation begins with authentic human relationships.

June 7, 202650 min

Where Governance and Excellence Converge

Dennis is a passionate and recognized national expert on nonprofit leadership and board governance with over four decades of experience. He founded and chaired DCM Associates Inc., from 2007 to 2024, a highly successful and nationally recognized executive search firm for nonprofit CEOs and C-Suite leaders. As the former president and chief executive officer of Somerset Medical Center and Foundation in New Jersey from 1999 to 2004, his reputation as a respected healthcare executive resulted in numerous honors including becoming the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Center for Health Affairs, Inc. in Princeton, and served in a leadership capacity on many other nonprofit boards.Dennis earned his Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives – ACHE – was recognized by the Somerset County Business Partnership as the Business Leader of the Year, awarded by the Boy Scouts as Citizen of the Year, inducted into the Hall of Fame by St. Joseph Regional High School where he chaired their first ever capital campaign and became Chairman of the Board, and many other honors and awards from business trade associations.Dennis obtained his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University graduating Phi Beta Kappa and master’s degree in public health administration from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Passionate about leadership and governance, Dennis was the Founder of the Center for Excellence in Leadership, Governance and Philanthropy at Fairleigh Dickinson University, the largest private university in New Jersey.Dennis is the author of five books on nonprofit organization success: A Guide to Achieving New Heights: The Four Pillars of Successful Nonprofit Leadership; The Nonprofit Board Therapist: A Guide to Unlocking Your Organization’s True Potential; The Power of Strategic Alignment: A Guide to Energizing Leadership and Maximizing Potential in Today’s Nonprofit Organizations; A Guide to Recruiting Your Next CEO: The Executive Search Handbook for Nonprofit Boards; and The Importance of Nonprofit Board Leadership: A Guide to Creating a Highly Successful Nonprofit Board. Dennis is also a regular columnist for many of America’s leading nonprofit business publication and blogs.In his compelling autobiography, Moppin’ Floors to CEO: From Hopelessness and Failure to Happiness and Success, Dennis mixes together the right ingredients for an engaging, illuminating and inspiring, gut-honest recount of his highly eventful life; lots of engaging stories; and some valuable life lessons.

May 31, 20261 hr 0 min

Successful Change Requires Strong Leadership

Jake Ibbetson serves as Head of School at Veritas Christian Academy in O'Fallon, Missouri. He has been at Veritas since 2012, serving first as a middle school teacher then principal before stepping into his current role. Originally from Australia, Jake has been involved in Christian education for two decades on two continents. He lives in St. Louis with his wife Amy and their young son Oliver.

April 27, 202650 min

Another Winning Book

Dr. Matt Fretwell is a global leader, trainer, and author with over 20 years of experience empowering organizations, denominations, and individuals through gospel-centered transformation and innovative leadership. He currently serves as the Spiritual Director in Residency at World Relief and is an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Regent University, where he received the Faculty Award of Excellence in Scholarship in 2022. Dr. Fretwell specializes in organizational growth, strategic partnerships, church planting, leadership development, and fostering multicultural engagement. His work spans the non-profit, academic, and business sectors, where he has consistently driven sustainable change, increased impact, and advanced cross-cultural initiatives. As an advocate for integral mission, multiplication, and spiritual formation, Dr. Fretwell has trained leaders across the globe, developed curriculum, and cultivated growth strategies for organizations with thousands of staff and volunteers. He is an author of over 12 publications, including the three volumes of Multiplying Jesus, Church Planting By Making Disciple-Makers, and a 2024 Lausanne IV Congress white paper contributor. Dr. Fretwell’s passion lies in equipping others to lead with authenticity, innovation, and a gospel-centered focus, making an impact in their communities and beyond.

January 25, 202652 min

From Darkness Comes New Light

Traver Boehm is the author of the books “Today I Rise” and “Man UNcivilized“. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker, men’s coach, and the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement. He’s helped men all over the world to become UNcivilized as they wake up to the power of their hearts, the brilliance of their bodies, and the wisdom of their souls so they can blaze their own path by uniquely blending both the primal and the divine within them.He is dedicated to doing his part to help end the suffering in men, and the suffering caused by men, by guiding them through their own journey into an actualized version of masculinity.

January 5, 20261 hr 1 min

Empowered Leadership for Community Impact

Jeff serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOANR). He joined the organization in August 2001. Under his leadership, VOANR has grown from a revenue base of one million dollars to one that today exceeds $40 Million in services. He leads a professional staff of more than 475 individuals in Wyoming, Montana and Western South Dakota. Under Jeff’s leadership the organization continues to remain focused on the impact of its mission. His professional passion is building organizations through empowered leadership that embraces a social entrepreneurial spirit through the passionate delivery of human services. Personal interests are spending time with family and enjoying outdoor activities such as bird hunting and fishing.

December 14, 202542 min

Attitude over Aptitude

Ravi Nair is the Founder and CEO of Rich Minds. He worked with The United States Government for 14 years, before moving to the private sector, where he served in leadership positions for 16 years. These 3 decades gave him ample opportunities to travel across the globe, and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and different walks of life. Here are a few highlights from Ravi's professional journey: Alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow Founder of Rich Minds, dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential Co-founder & Director of Teamedge Corporation, India's premier staffing & security company Certified NLP Practitioner trained under Richard Bandler's program Guinness Record Holder for successfully completing an Ultra-Marathon Author of the Amazon Best Seller

November 30, 202541 min

Starting From the Ground Up

Bryce Hansen is the Founder & CEO of Arts For All, a California-based nonprofit providing one-on-one music education to underserved youth, particularly children with disabilities and financial need. A working musician and community organizer, Bryce launched the organization in 2022 with the belief that music can change lives when it’s made accessible to all. His programs include weekly live showcases, scholarship-funded private lessons, instrument donation initiatives, and collaborative events like Taco Tuesday Live in Dana Point, CA.

November 2, 202542 min

Making Geography Irrelevant to Growth

Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the 15th president of Southeastern University (SEU) in Lakeland, Florida- one of the fastest-growing private institutions in the nation. Since assuming leadership in 2011, SEU’s enrollment has grown from approximately 2,500 students to more than 10,500, with a network of over 200 extension and regional campuses across the country. A champion of innovative educational design, Dr. Ingle has pioneered accessible and affordable education models that are transforming higher education. Before becoming president of SEU, Dr. Ingle held leadership positions in higher education, pastoral ministry, and the nonprofit sector. He is widely recognized as an expert in organizational turnarounds, having successfully led teams through transformational change in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle. Prior to entering professional ministry, Dr. Ingle spent a decade as a television sports anchor for NBC and CBS affiliates, beginning his career at the age of 18 in Bakersfield, California, and concluding in Los Angeles. During his career, he covered major professional sports teams and interviewed iconic athletes including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pete Rose, Muhammad Ali, and Carl Lewis. Dr. Ingle is the author of several leadership books, including Framework Leadership, 9 Disciplines of Enduring Leadership, and The Modern Guide to College. He is also the creator and host of the Framework Leadership podcast. In addition, he is a frequent columnist for Fox News, Influence Magazine, Forbes Business Council and Newsmax. Dr. Ingle also has appeared on national outlets such as Fox & Friends, CBSN, CNN, HLN, and The Ingraham Angle. Beyond higher education, Dr. Ingle serves on the Global Leadership Council for Pray, a social network for faith-based organizations and nonprofits, and on the board of the Florida Chamber Foundation. An ordained Assemblies of God minister since 1988, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a Master of Theological Studies from Vanguard University of Southern California, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

October 19, 20251 hr 15 min

Over Coming the (Dis)advantage of Too Many Large Gifts

Dr. Williams was appointed to the post of Head of School of Trinity Christian Academy in Dallas, Texas July 2022. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dr. Williams studied Christianity and Communications at Baylor University and Houston Baptist University. He later received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Denver Seminary and his Doctor of Education: Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston. He has held the post of Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. He was school counselor, as well as Middle and Upper School Head, and Head of School at Second Baptist School in Houston, Texas for 17 years. He also served as President of the Houston Association of Independent Schools (Heads of School). He was the Head of School for King’s Ridge Christian School in Alpharetta, Georgia and served as the secretary for the Atlanta Christian School Association.Dr. Williams currently serves on the Board of Trustees for As Our Own which is a Christ-based, community-driven movement in India that rescues vulnerable children from certain enslavement and exploitation, caring for them as our own. He is a member of the Christian Education Charitable Trust Core Team focused on empowering and enriching the Christian school endeavor. He also serves on the Baylor Center for School Leadership Advisory Board. He was honored to be certified as the third Head of School with Distinction by the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability. His interests include spending time with family, studying God’s word, reading, golf, fly fishing and backpacking. Dr. Williams lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Allison and they are active members of Park Cities Baptist Church. They have three adult daughters.