The Elevation Room
by Dustin Lail
Ep 16: Storytelling, Identity & the Art of Showing Up ft. Rob…
About this podcast
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
- Ep 16: Storytelling, Identity & the Art of Showing Up ft. Rob Kirkpatrick · 1 h 10 min · Episode 16Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 15: Slow Down to the Speed of Joy ft. Justin Hebert · 1 h 4 min · Episode 15Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 14: Identity, Surrender and Finding Your Why ft. Tim Miguez · 1 h 3 min · Episode 14Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 13: He Beat Addiction and Stage 4 Cancer | Chad Bellelo’s Unbelievable Story · 1 h 30 min · Episode 13Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 12: God-Made, Self Driven w/ Dustin Bertrand · 1 h 14 min · Episode 12Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 11: I Saw Four People Raised from the Dead… But Why Not Five? · 57 min · Episode 11Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 10: F.I.G.H.T. - Family. Integrity. God in the Center. Humility. Teamwork. · 1 h 2 min · Episode 10Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 9: Abortion Table to Miracle Baby · 59 min · Episode 9Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 8: Chick Fil A Won't Hire Me?! · 1 h 7 min · Episode 8Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 7: Turning Strain into Strength: A Journey of Dirt, Design, and the Divine · 53 min · Episode 7Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 6: Hope That Helped w/ Tommy Dauphin · 1 h 9 min · Episode 6Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 5: Building Business, Losing Balance · 50 min · Episode 5Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep 4: Cole Lusby on Humility, Heart, and Hard Things · 55 min · Episode 4Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 3: Silent Years, Sudden Wedding: A Story of Patience and the Power of Waiting Well · 1 h 5 min · Episode 3Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 2: Pharmacy to Farm-acy: The Pursuit of Fulfillment · 1 h 13 min · Episode 2Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 1: Run Over and Raised Up: A Testimony of Radical Transformation · 1 h 8 min · Episode 1Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Elevation Room Trailer · 1 minSend us Fan Mail 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…







