Courage is a choice with Darin Kinder, former Special Agent and author of "Bury Me in a Dirty Suit"
Release Date: 02/11/2026
Win At Home First
Today on the Win at Home First Podcast, shares an interesting story that started his journey into entrepreneurship. He saw how his friend's dad could play golf with him on a random Thursday afternoon. That stuck with him. Having that work and family balance. He was able to pivot in his career and make moves that helped him build while also incorporating his faith. In this episode, you’ll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work (1:28) Establishing work boundaries in a busy industry (3:08) Being bold in your faith, in business (7:35) Incorporating faith in...
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Today I sat down with Derek Welborn, and we dove straight into his story of faith during a health scare. This episode is also a reminder of how important it is to find community. And how it can change the trajectory of your life when you allow yourself to rely on them. You can listen to today’s episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you’ll discover… Derek's story (2:10) How community helped make this dream bigger (12:23) How God made Derek's goal come true (21:00) How the Lord's timing works (25:50) Derek’s Bio: In 2020, Derek...
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Saying “yes” means giving up a tremendous amount of control. Today’s guest, Adam Tarnow, talks about how his favorite leaders recognize that they dont control results. But will that lack of control make you throw your hands up and not even try? This episode goes into how we can let go of the things we can't control, and still lead effectively. In this episode, you’ll discover… A key trait to win at home and at work (1:40) Giving up control (4:07) Control your controlables (9:05) Adam's Story (16:01) The "Fog" (20:50) Adam’s Bio: Adam Tarnow is...
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There are so many moments in our lives that we may brush off spiritually. Gray areas can be hard to understand, rationalize, or even see when we aren't in the Word daily. Todays guest, William Norvell, talks about how important it is to pray on those gray areas and how important it is to listen to what comes through. In this episode, you’ll discover… William’s Story on Prayer led decision-making (2:50) Daily spiritual habits (9:00) When you feel like you are not enough (14:06) Tektones. (20:17) William’s Bio: William is the Co-Founder of Forte- the...
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I truly believe there was divine timing behind this conversation. I reached out to todays guest, Luke Eggebraaten because we had a lot of things in common. What I didnt know was that Luke was already reading my book! It’s my hope that this conversation will encourage you to invest in yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover… Lukes Story (2:15) Why you need to find your “niche” (7:55) Why Luke took an 8-week sabbatical. (10:36) How to scale your business without burnout. (16:00) Luke’s Bio: For Luke, a typical day is about 60% working on the...
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I was talking to todays guest, Nic Parish, and he said something that stopped me in my tracks. I asked Nic if his upcoming seminar was actually information for his competition. He said, “If my competition gets better, it forces us to get better.” WOW! Todays episode goes into how Nic can stay in his abundant mindset, rather than gatekeeping the knowledge he has about his industry. You can listen to today’s episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you’ll discover… Why does Nic help his competition? (1:25) Is it worth it to have an abundant...
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“Whatever you put your hand to do, do it with all your might.” Today's guest, Jason Jaggard, talks about the power of generosity. There are times in our lives when we may be called to be generous with our resources. When you see firsthand how beautiful it is to give, you’ll also see an influx of how people come to pick your brain. So how do you know when are where to invest your time? You can listen to today’s episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you’ll discover… Being in the room with the right people. (2:28) Spiritual Generosity. (7:15) What...
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How long do you spend with God? 10 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour?? In reality, we should be spending 24 hours with God! He is always behind what we do, what we say, how we move throughout our day. Today’s guest Chris Simpson talks about how he stays in constant contact with God while being a family and business leader. In this episode, you’ll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work? (:58) What is a “Divine Baseline” (2:19) Spirituality and being in the Secret Service. (7:02) It all comes down to identity. (13:56) Chris’s Bio: Before being...
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Doubt is a big piece of faith. It can be hard to understand why God calls us to do the things he does. But when we put our own wants and understanding of our needs after the calling God is presenting to us, big things can happen. This is why today's guest Brian Floriani says humility is given, not earned. You can listen to today’s episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you’ll discover… Key trait to win at home and at work? (1:00) “Humility isn't given, it's earned.” (2:00) How loss changed how he lives and leads. (8:00) How God told Brian...
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Having a family is such a blessing. Having a family that stays in contact is even more of a blessing. Today, I sit down with Lance Welch, and we talk about how intentional he and his wife were on setting relationships with his boys. In this episode, you’ll discover… “I hope my wealth doesn't screw up my kids.” (3:35) Family Vision. (8:20) What would Lance do differently in parenting? (15:30) Lance’s Bio: Lance is a Certified Business Development Coach with the John Maxwell organization as well as a Certified Behavioral Consultant for...
info_outlineIs your “suit” clean or dirty? Imagine walking through the smoke, pulverized concrete, and all the aftermath of 9/11. Darin Kinder was there, Special Agent turned First Responder in a matter of moments. His suit was destroyed because he was on the ground in real time. What about yours?
In this episode, you’ll discover…
Darin’s 9/11 experience (3:04)
More on Darins Book (18:30)
Glorifying God in your service (26:55)
Is your suit dirty in your marriage? (29:10)
Key trait to win at home and at work (41:45)
Darin’s Bio:
Darin Kinder is a former Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, where he spent decades protecting world leaders and navigating high-stakes environments. On September 11, 2001, he was on the ground in New York City when the World Trade Center was attacked—an experience that earned him the Secret Service Medal of Valor and forever shaped his perspective on life and leadership.
Beyond his federal service, Darin is a devoted husband, father to four sons, and the founder of Fierce Faith, an organization dedicated to helping people live with courage and purpose. He is passionate about inspiring and equipping the next generation to face challenges head-on and live with bold resolve. A sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Darin shares his insights on leadership, resilience, and what it means to live with clear purpose in an unpredictable world.
When he’s not challenging audiences to live boldly, you’ll find him at home investing in his wife—his partner since 1998—and their four sons.
Darin is a graduate of James Madison University and spent 25 years as a US Secret Service Special Agent. He loves the mountains, baseball, and any adventure that calls for courage and grit.
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