In this New Year's episode, host Gavin Merwin sits down with Dr. Ken Register, a chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience, to explore what true health really means—and why it matters.

Dr. Ken shares his blueprint for physical wellness: quality sleep, real foods, proper hydration, vitamins and supplements, movement, and spinal alignment. But beyond the practical advice, he connects it all back to a deeper purpose—honoring God by taking care of the body He's given us.

Together, they discuss why short-term goals like "losing 10 pounds by summer" fall short compared to a long-term vision of playing with your grandkids at 70. Dr. Ken explains how he and his wife Staci have instilled these values in their four children, the power of functional fitness, and why your "why" determines whether you'll stick with healthy habits past the third week of January.

Whether you're looking to start the new year strong or simply want a fresh perspective on wellness, this conversation offers both practical steps you can take today and the motivation to keep going for the long haul.

As we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for an incredible year of conversations.

This year we covered:

• Nutrition & Macros with Kristin Tanner
• Marriage Fundamentals with Jess Merwin
• Mindset & Making Your Own Luck with Carla Warlow
• Personal Finance (Parts 1 & 2) with John Tanner
• Mentorship with Dr. Eric McFee
• Fasting with Hunter Hudgins
• Raising Daughters with Matt & Nikki Thomas
• Mental Health with Liza Tillman & Amanda Ramshead
• Faith, Politics & Identity with Mike Dow
• Generosity & Community with Michael Smith
• Plus a special episode with my 5-year-old, Emma Claire!

This recap episode features snippets from every episode - a highlight reel of the wisdom, practical advice, and real conversations that made this year so special.

My prayer is that you found value in these conversations and that you'll continue to join me and my guests in 2026 as we keep doing life well together.

Have a blessed holiday season. See you next year.

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As we head into the holidays, it’s easy to feel weighed down by headlines, higher costs of living, and the sense that our communities are more disconnected than ever. In this episode, Gavin sits down with Michael Smith, CEO of the Greater Valdosta United Way and newly elected Lowndes County Commissioner, to talk about why our neighbors need us now more than ever—and how even small acts of generosity can change a life.

Michael shares his journey from private business to leading a regional United Way, the reality behind working families living with little margin, and how tools like the ALICE report and the 988 mental health line reveal what people are really facing. They dig into the decline in volunteering after COVID, the unique pressures on South Georgia families, and why loving where you live means getting involved, not waiting on “someone else” to fix it.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Does my $10 a month, a few hours of volunteering, or serving on a local board really matter?”—this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away with practical ways to give, serve with your family, support your local church and nonprofits, and bring real hope to your community this holiday season and beyond.