The Elevation Room
This podcast is for men and women who desire to have a rich life filled with the things of God, a healthy family and live a life of fulfillment
The Elevation Room is where stories of faith, family, and fulfillment come together to help you grow into who you were created to be. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or like you’re not enough, you’re not alone. If you are pursuing to build a life of purpose—deepening your faith, strengthening your family, and finding true fulfillment in your work and calling, this podcast is for you.
Each episode, we sit down with real people who have wrestled with real doubts, real setbacks, and real struggles—yet rose stronger on the other side. Their stories will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that no matter who or where you are, no obstacle is too great to overcome. Don’t let your challenges stop you.
Your breakthrough starts here. Remember, suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Welcome to The Elevation Room.
Episodes
17 episodes
Ep 16: Storytelling, Identity & the Art of Showing Up ft. Rob Kirkpatrick
What if the most valuable thing you bring to the table isn’t what anyone can see? In this episode, Dustin sits down with Rob Kirkpatrick — founder of Kirkpatrick Brands, veteran media professional, and one of Lafayette’s most trusted voices in ...
Ep 15: Slow Down to the Speed of Joy ft. Justin Hebert
What do you do when the thing your kid loves most gets taken from them in an instant? In this episode, Dustin sits down with Justin Hebert who is a registered dietitian, business development professional, cycling instructor, and Lafayette nativ...
Ep 14: Identity, Surrender and Finding Your Why ft. Tim Miguez
What do you do when the thing you've poured your entire identity into is no longer where you're called to be? In this episode, I sit down with Timothy Miguez who is a husband, father, former basketball coach, and Louisiana native, for one of th...
Ep 13: He Beat Addiction and Stage 4 Cancer | Chad Bellelo’s Unbelievable Story
Chad Bellelo’s story is one of the most powerful we’ve heard.After years of hiding addiction, stealing from loved ones, and hitting rock bottom, Chad found hope through a faith-based recovery program. Just when life began to stabilize—bu...
Ep 12: God-Made, Self Driven w/ Dustin Bertrand
In this powerful episode of The Elevation Room, I sit down with missionary and evangelist Dustin Bertrand, who opens up about a story that’s as unexpected as it is inspiring. From discovering the truth about his birth to undergo...
Ep 11: I Saw Four People Raised from the Dead… But Why Not Five?
What happens when you’ve seen God move in undeniable ways… and then He doesn’t?In this powerful and personal episode of The Elevation Room, gospel artist, comedian, and pastor Donnie Bolden Jr. opens up about his extra...
Ep 10: F.I.G.H.T. - Family. Integrity. God in the Center. Humility. Teamwork.
In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Phillips—husband, dad, entrepreneur, and former UFC fighter—for a conversation about the tension between chasing your biggest dreams and faithfully showing up for the life right in front of you.Aaro...
Ep 9: Abortion Table to Miracle Baby
In this powerful episode, I sit down with my friend Christian Robertson, whose life almost ended before it ever began.Christian shares his journey from being the child doctors said wouldn't survive or at best, would be dependent his whol...
Ep 8: Chick Fil A Won't Hire Me?!
This episode is about so much more than a job rejection. It’s about the identity crisis that happens when life doesn’t go as planned—and how performance, pressure, and pain can cloud our view of who we truly are.I share openly about wres...
Ep 7: Turning Strain into Strength: A Journey of Dirt, Design, and the Divine
Ever faced an obstacle so overwhelming it seemed designed to make you quit? In this heartfelt conversation with James and Tiffany Bear, we journey through their remarkable story of building Le Coiffeur salon against what seemed like impossible ...
Ep 6: Hope That Helped w/ Tommy Dauphin
What do you do when life hits you all at once—job loss, grief, uncertainty—and you still have to show up for the people who count on you?In this episode of The Elevation Room, Dustin sits down with Tommy Dauphin, a husband, fath...
Ep 5: Building Business, Losing Balance
In this episode of The Elevation Room, Kirt Boudreau shares the story behind the hustle—starting his first business at 14, grinding through his 20s, and climbing the ladder of financial success…only to realize he was losing himself and...
Ep 4: Cole Lusby on Humility, Heart, and Hard Things
In this episode of The Elevation Room, I sit down with Cole Lusby, husband, father of 4 and owner of Southwest Windows and Doors, for a transparent conversation about manhood, humility, and what it means to let God shape your he...
Ep. 3: Silent Years, Sudden Wedding: A Story of Patience and the Power of Waiting Well
What do you do when you believe God has shown you your future—only for it to fall apart? In this episode of The Elevation Room, Brady Pierron shares the raw and redemptive story of how he met his wife, boldly told her she was “the one”...
Ep. 2: Pharmacy to Farm-acy: The Pursuit of Fulfillment
In this episode of The Elevation Room, we sit down with John Romero—a husband, father, pharmacist, entrepreneur, and real estate investor—whose story is all about perseverance, purpose, and fulfillment.John shares how he failed a class ...
Ep. 1: Run Over and Raised Up: A Testimony of Radical Transformation
In this raw and powerful premiere episode of The Elevation Room, we sit down with Matthew Ackman — a husband, father of three, pastor, and leader of Crossroads Leadership College — whose story sounds like a movie but is 100% non-fictio...