The two best days of our lives are the day we were born, and the day we discover why we are here. Join us on a powerful journey into uncovering the unique gifts and strengths that shape who we are. We provide strategy and actions you can take to discover what you were created to do. Too often, we overlook the talents within us — but when we learn to discover them, direct them with intention, and dedicate our lives to living in alignment with them, everything changes.

We’ll explore practical ways to identify your natural strengths, how to channel them into meaningful action, and why dedicating yourself to your gifts creates fulfillment, impact, and legacy. This conversation is about more than self‑improvement — it’s about stewardship of the abilities you’ve been given and using them to build a life of purpose.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: j.tracy@courageousstewards.com

Sean Skiver | Email: s.skiver@courageousstewards.com

In this episode, we explore the timeless idea that people enter our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Some connections arrive to teach us lessons, others walk with us for a chapter, and a few remain as lifelong anchors. We’ll unpack how to recognize each type of relationship, embrace the value they bring, and release them gracefully when their purpose is fulfilled. We share personal stories of how we have navigated each of these and found that we need to let some relationships go along the way.

This conversation will help you see relationships not as accidents, but as intentional parts of your growth and legacy. It’s having a perspective to ask, what is God doing with me right now? What is He showing me? Whether you’re navigating friendships, business partnerships, or family ties, you’ll gain clarity on how to honor each connection for what it truly is.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: j.tracy@courageousstewards.com

Sean Skiver | Email: s.skiver@courageousstewards.com

With a focus on the people, we dive into the critical connection between property operations and Net Operating Income (NOI) — the metric that ultimately determines the value and performance of your real estate investments. We’ll break down how efficient management, expense control, and revenue optimization directly impact NOI, and why mastering operations is the key to scaling your portfolio. Part of stewarding well is optimizing what is entrusted to us; better NOI, value, and cash flow will allow us to be more generous.

From tenant retention strategies to smart expense management, we’ll explore practical steps investors can take to boost NOI without relying solely on market appreciation. Whether you’re managing single‑family rentals or multifamily assets, this episode will show you how operational discipline translates into long‑term wealth and impact.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: j.tracy@courageousstewards.com

Sean Skiver | Email: s.skiver@courageousstewards.com

With our heart for legacy and creating wealth, we focus on the timeless power of the buy-and-hold real estate strategy and why it often outperforms flipping, wholesaling, or short-term plays. While other strategies have their benefits, and each person has different goals, you’ll learn how holding properties creates long-term equity growth, steady cash flow, and tax advantages that compound over time. We’ll explore the stability buy-and-hold offers in uncertain markets, how it builds generational wealth, and why patience often pays bigger dividends than chasing quick wins. Be courageous and steward well!

Whether you’re a new investor deciding where to start, or a seasoned pro looking to refine your portfolio, this episode will show you why buy-and-hold remains the cornerstone of sustainable real estate success.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: j.tracy@courageousstewards.com

Sean Skiver | Email: s.skiver@courageousstewards.com

​Inaction is the greatest risk today. This episode dives into The Stewardship Edge, showing investors, parents, and leaders why simply standing by is no longer an option. Learn how active stewardship, in servant leadership, real estate investing, and intentional parenting, transforms risk into opportunity. Learn how embracing proactive stewardship transforms perceived risk into a powerful, sustainable competitive advantage, ensuring your legacy is defined by positive commitment.

The Courageous Stewards podcast is built on our like-minded vision to inspire others to courageously pursue the Lord's calling and steward well in every area of life.

Hosts:

Jake Tracy | Email: j.tracy@courageousstewards.com

Sean Skiver | Email: s.skiver@courageousstewards.com

Leaders and investors, the rules have changed. This podcast offers a sharp look at how the next generation is demanding that we prioritize impact over accumulation. Tune in for practical strategies to realign your leadership and investments with new metrics of success - purpose, sustainability and equity - to thrive in this Generational Reckoning.

The Courageous Stewards podcast is built on our like-minded vision to inspire others to courageously pursue the Lord's calling and steward well in every area of life.

Contact:

j.tracy@courageousstewards.com

s.skiver@courageousstewards.com

In Episode 5, we discuss what stewardship is and how to live out stewardship as a lifestyle from the perspectives of leadership, business, family and community.

The Courageous Stewards podcast is built on our like-minded vision to inspire others to courageously pursue the Lord's calling and steward well in every area of life.

Contact:

j.tracy@courageousstewards.com

s.skiver@courageousstewards.com

In Episode 4, we dive deep into the courage it takes to launch a business, focusing specifically on the initial hurdles of real estate investing. We'll explore how to overcome the paralyzing fear of the unknown, stop waiting for the "perfect moment," and take the crucial first step- whether it's acquiring your first rental property or simply registering your LLC. Learn practical strategies for building confidence, managing risk, and transforming hesitation into decisive action, proving that the biggest asset in any new venture is the courage to simply begin!

The Courageous Stewards podcast is built on our like-minded vision to inspire others to courageously pursue the Lord's calling and steward well in every area of life.

Contact:

j.tracy@courageousstewards.com

s.skiver@courageousstewards.com