What if the greatest adventures in life — and marriage — require walking through the hard parts to reach the view from the top?
In this powerful episode of *Leveraging Success*, Jeff Gerhardt sits down with Jeff Guenzburger — former trainer to professional athletes, former chaplain for the San Diego Chargers, and self-described “spiritual sherpa.” Jeff shares his remarkable journey from a Jewish upbringing in St. Louis to faith in Jesus, his work with pro athletes, and the hard-won wisdom he’s gained about mindset, relationships, and marriage.
Together they explore practicing love as a daily discipline, why most “marriage problems” are actually unaddressed single problems, the battle of building a Christ-centered marriage, and the power of radical love lived out in authentic community. Expect honest stories — including a wild snake encounter in the chicken coop — practical coaching insights, and hope that transformation is always possible.
In This Episode:
[00:00] Episode Intro & Welcome
[02:45] Farm Life Adventures: The Snake Story in the Chicken Coop
[06:30] San Diego Life, the Del Mar Fair & Building Genuine Relationships
[10:10] The Power of Character, Competence & Pure Motivation
[14:20] Jeff Guenzburger’s Story: From St. Louis to the Chargers Chaplaincy
[19:50] Serving Athletes as a Spiritual Sherpa
[23:40] Practicing Love Daily – The One Thing That Never Fails
[28:15] Marriage Real Talk: Hollywood Expectations vs. Agape Love
[32:05] The Battle of Marriage, Community, and Surrender
[35:40] Closing Prayer & Final Encouragement (total runtime: 37:15)
Notable Quotes
“I know how to get you to the top, but it’s probably gonna suck along the way, but the view will be amazing.” — Jeff Guenzburger
“You give it out in slices, and it comes back in loaves.” — Jeff Guenzburger
“How often do you practice the one thing God said would never fail? … Love.” — Jeff Guenzburger
“Marriage problems are single problems brought into marriage.” — Jeff Guenzburger
“The boulder was never there to trap me. It was there to free me.” — Jeff Guenzburger
“Transformation is possible… Never give up. Always in the fight.” — Jeff Guenzburger
Our Guest
Jeff Guenzburger is a former professional trainer, chaplain for the San Diego Chargers, and spiritual coach who helps individuals and couples reach the “top of the mountain” through faith, grit, and practiced love. Known as a spiritual sherpa, he brings decades of experience working with athletes and leaders, guiding them through life’s toughest climbs
Resources & Links
Jeff Gerhardt | LinkedIn | X (Twitter) | Priority Living
Jeff Guenzburger | LinkedIn | Reset Ministries | UFL
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