Nick Greiner grew up as Pastor Mike's son, a shy kid who traded New Jersey sweater vests for Western Pennsylvania after a move he did not want. He shares how childhood anxiety shaped his early years, why he fought to quit football, and how obsessive push-ups and a guitar got him through cyber school. He talks about sneaking a blank audition CD into a stack of papers to land a full ride at North Greenville, meeting his wife Brooke on a singing bus tour, and working his way up from a $9-an-hour barista to district manager.

Episode Cards:

"Brooke Greiner: Depression, Instagram Fame, & A Miracle Baby - Pick Up the Mike Episode #94"

"What Jesus Really Meant with Money and Heaven - Pick Up the Mike Episode #66"

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Video Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:27 Rock Hill, SC & Growing Up as Pastor Mike's Son

4:33 Trailers, Seminary & Moving to New Jersey

7:01 City Life, Bullying & Private School in NJ

15:24 Childhood Anxiety, Insomnia & Health Fears

25:05 What "Checking" Really Means (Anxiety Loops)

36:06 Dad, Moving to Western PA & Quitting Football

45:14 Working Out, Cyber School & Evangel Heights

1:05:03 North Greenville, Joyful Sound & Meeting Brooke

1:21:26 Starbucks Career, Corporate Life & Anxiety Today