Eleven Talents | Legatus Podcast

What does it take to not just survive chaos, but to come out stronger, wiser, and equipped to lead others through it?Sam Goodwin is an inspirational keynote speaker, bestselling author and founder of SGI Ventures. He has delivered hundreds of keynotes all around the globe, from Fortune 500 companies to industry-leading organizations.As one of the few people to have traveled to all 193 countries in the world, Sam’s global journey took an unexpected turn in 2019 when he was taken hostage and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria. His bestselling memoir, Saving Sam, recounts this harrowing experience and reveals the hard-earned wisdom he discovered through the ordeal. Today, these lessons form the foundation of SGI’s signature program, “Winning Through Uncertainty.”A former Division I hockey player, Sam spent six years living in Singapore working for a tech startup and an NGO. He completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees before earning a doctorate in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC.Away from the keynote stage, Dr. Goodwin is a private pilot, Ironman triathlete and adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Washington University in St. Louis. He and his wife, Natasha, make their home in Tampa, Florida, where Sam balances coaching leaders, logging flight hours and playing in a weekly men’s league hockey game.Sam’s mission is simple: to serve others. Through humor, heart, and practical insight, he asks every audience: How will you turn uncertainty into your greatest advantage?

Career Conviction: Refusing on-screen kissing nearly ended his career but eventually led to a redemptive, faith-centered shift. Script Inspiration: He voice-dictated the script for The Last Rodeo on a freeway, inspired by his deep love for his wife. Angel Studios Deal: Success with The Last Rodeo sparked a multi-film partnership to produce value-driven, family-oriented content. Generational Grit: McDonough contrasts the resilience of the WWII "greatest generation" with modern entitlement and social media distraction. Professional Trials: A two-year industry blacklist for his moral convictions taught him to prioritize serving God and family over ego. Family Partnership: His marriage to Ruve serves as the essential foundation for their shared mission in faith-based production. Neal McDonough is an American film and television actor known for intense character roles, often as military figures or villains. He’s best known for Band of Brothers, Minority Report, and Captain America: The First Avenger, along with TV series like Arrow. A Boston native trained at Syracuse University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, McDonough is also known for his strong Catholic faith, which has shaped his career choices, including declining intimate scenes. 

Surgical Milestone: He led the historic separation of conjoined twins by utilizing "hypothermic arrest" to safely pause blood flow. Early Calling: His medical path was inspired by childhood stories of missionary doctors. Maternal Impact: He credits his success to his mother’s resilience and her refusal to let him make excuses despite their poverty. Conquering Anger: After a near-fatal encounter in his youth, he used the Book of Proverbs to trade his violent temper for spiritual discipline. Moral Evolution: He transitioned to a pro-life stance after comparing the "personal choice" argument to the historical injustice of slavery. Leadership Style: Whether in the OR or at HUD, he prioritized humility, expert teams, and common sense over partisan noise. Bio: Dr. Ben Carson is a world-renowned neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and former U.S. Cabinet Secretary whose life and leadership reflect a deep commitment to faith, service, and human dignity. Rising from humble beginnings to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Carson has spent his career demonstrating excellence, integrity, and moral clarity in high-stakes environments. Guided by his Christian faith, he continues to speak and write on leadership, responsibility, and the role of conscience in public life—making his perspective especially meaningful for Catholic business leaders seeking to lead with purpose, courage, and conviction. 

Discernment, temptation, and spiritual warfare in everyday life. The Power of Confession: Why one confession is more powerful than 10,000 exorcisms. Superhuman Strength: Shocking accounts of petite women tossing 300-pound men. The "Holders" Role: Discover the dangerous job of physically pinning down demons. Exorcism Failures: The terrifying reality that nearly half of cases fail. Demonic Supernatural Powers: A possessed boy’s eerie ability to seduce any woman. Spies in the Room: How demons use your secret sins against you. Money as Spiritual Warfare: Is your bank account opening doors for the enemy?. The Trap of Business: How the enemy uses "busyness" to kill your soul. Miracle of Forgiveness: The haunting story of a saint who forgave her killer.  Ryan Bethea is the host and creator of The Exorcist Files, a hit podcast and audio drama produced by iHeartRadio that explores real-life cases of demonic possession through the lens of Catholic theology and spiritual warfare. Working closely with experienced exorcists, Ryan brings these stories to life with clarity, reverence, and a deep respect for the Church’s teaching on evil, deliverance, and the power of Christ. 

David Henrie, actor, director, and Emmy-nominated producer known for Wizards of Waverly Place, now making faith- and family-centered films. He recounts hitting rock bottom despite fame, a humbling on-set rehearsal with Tom Wilkinson, walking away from lucrative deals for conscience, mentorship from Mel Gibson, and the search for beauty and purpose in storytelling and faith.

Vic Gundotra, former Google SVP who led early AI and mobile projects, now applies AI to Scripture after converting to Catholicism. He discusses AI’s rapid rise, using it to reveal hidden biblical connections, slowing AI for deeper reasoning, the geopolitical race with China, and balancing tech success with spiritual meaning.

Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino's and later a major Catholic philanthropist, shares his rise from an orphanage to building a delivery-focused pizza empire and later founding Ave Maria institutions. He talks about pioneering delivery systems, quality control and franchising, how faith reshaped his life, the millionaire's vow of poverty, and founding Legatus to support Catholic leaders.

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