Tim “TC” Collins is a man whose life reflects strength, humility, and love. From being bullied as a child to losing his younger brother at 18, TC’s journey forged resilience and discipline, but it’s his faith and compassion that define him.

In this episode of Known Through Connection, TC shares how pain became the foundation for his strength, why he treats every relationship as a gift, and how love is the true power that overcomes. His perspective on fatherhood, fitness, faith, and healing is timely, inspiring, and deeply human.

If you want to be reminded of what high character and high values look like today, this episode is worth your time.

Five Simple Practices for Stronger In-Person Connection

In Episode 6, you’ll learn five field-tested ways to create genuine connection when meeting face-to-face. These small shifts can transform an ordinary coffee, lunch, or walk-and-talk into a moment where people feel truly seen.

What you’ll learn:

• How to greet with a handshake that actually connects (and a quick tip if it doesn’t land right).
• Why opening with “It’s good to see you” sets the right tone.
• How being interested, not interesting, deepens conversation.
• Why steady eye contact matters more than scanning the room.
• How to carry the connection all the way through the goodbye.

These practices come straight from Jess’s own playbook and are simple to apply in your very next interaction.

If this format resonates, let us know. We’ll continue to weave in more short, practical episodes alongside guest conversations. Thanks for listening, and for helping others be known through connection.

On her birthday, Alexis Maust and her family lost their home to a sudden fire. What followed was a season marked by faith, resilience, and a community’s love that poured in when they needed it most.

In this conversation, Alexis shares the events of that day, the vulnerable work of receiving help, and the ways she has learned to see life through the lens of love. We talk about surrender, asking for help, and discovering what cannot be taken, even when everything changes.

Listen as Alexis reflects on:

• The moment she realized her family was safe
• How a week-old prayer prepared her to receive love
• Why asking for help can deepen connection
• Choosing faith over fear in the aftermath of loss

Connect with Alexis:

• Facebook: Alexis Maust
• Coaching Instagram (Women’s Coaching): @beyour.awesome
• Personal Instagram: @alexis_maust
• LinkedIn: Alexis Maust