Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Dormant
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Sep 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
76%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

🎙️ I’m Here For It with Josh Ott and Friends Real conversations. Real people. Real life. Life is messy, meaningful, hilarious, and hard—and we’re here for it. Every episode, pastor, coach, strategy specialist, and author Josh Ott sits down with friends, thought leaders, and everyday people to talk about what really matters (and some things that don’t). From the deeply personal to the totally ridiculous, nothing’s off limits. We laugh. We cry. We ask honest questions. We embrace the awkward. And through it all, we stay rooted in authenticity, purpose, and a whole lot of grace. If you’re tired of the fake and craving something real—you just found your people. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and join the conversation. #RealTalk #FaithAndLife #JoshOtt #ImHereForIt

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Recent Episodes

Ep. 18 – Thank You for the Ride & Jordan Brothers’ Story (with Frank Jordan)

Sep 16, 2025 56m

Frank Jordan, of The Jordan Brothers, sits with me for a conversation that spans decades — family, music, grit, and the lessons you don’t always hear about. We dig into their history, the making of…

Ep. 17 – Baseball Lessons, Better Health & Breaking the Norms (with Dr. Buddy Touchinsky)

Sep 09, 2025 1h 15m

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Buddy Touchinsky, founder of PEAK Integrative Medicine. We share stories from baseball, the coaches who shaped us, and the life lessons that still stick: things like…

Ep. 16 – Seeing a Need & Stepping Up (with Lindsey Gibson & Abby Carr)

Aug 26, 2025 49m

In this episode, I talk with Lindsey Gibson and Abby Carr — two young women who started the Hamburg chapter of The Invitation, a ministry connecting young women around community and faith. We dig…

Ep. 15 – The Actual Jesus, Honest Pastors & Real Life (with Joe Henseler)

Aug 19, 2025 1h 4m

This episode is a real one. I sit down with my friend Joe Henseler, lead pastor of Faith Church in the Lehigh Valley, dad of three grown sons, and a guy who knows how to keep things honest. We talk…

Life After the Stroke | Gary Gibson’s Story of Love, Grit & Not Giving Up (Ep. 014)

Aug 12, 2025 41m

Gary Gibson was living life in the fast lane — a good career, engaged, active, and spending time with friends at the bar every day. But after getting COVID, everything changed. Just as he was about…

Flip the Switch. Bring the Show. (Ep. 013) | Ken Gibson on Creativity, Leadership & Belief

Aug 05, 2025 1h 15m

Ken Gibson is the Music Director at Pine Grove Area High School — and if you’ve ever seen the marching band, drama program, or concert performances there, you’ve seen his creativity in action. In…

Faith, Baseball & Coming Back Strong | Ben Kreiger on Priorities, Pressure & Purpose

Jul 29, 2025 50m

Ben Kreiger wears a lot of hats — high school baseball coach, safety manager at Hydro Aluminum, guitarist for Houligan and Grace Worship — but this conversation is about way more than his résumé. In…

I’m Here For It | Ep. 011 – Songs, Struggles & the Studio (with Maddie Zimmerman)

Jul 15, 2025 50m

Maddie Zimmerman is a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter—and one of the lead worship leaders at Grace Free Church. But behind the voice is a story full of creativity, mental health battles, ADHD ups…

#010 – Brandon Horan – Faith, Drums & Philly Grit in the Middle of the Fight

Jul 08, 2025 57m

This episode hits deep and close to home. Brandon Horan is a teacher, coach, drummer, girl dad, and my good friend — the kind of guy I can angry text during an Eagles game and then cry with over what…

#009 – Lucas Hahn – Bus Rides, Better Days & Getting 1% Stronger

Jul 01, 2025 1h 3m

We grew up riding buses through Cressona, PA—blue-collar roots, small town grind, and a whole lot of lessons that didn’t come from a classroom. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend…

#008 – Alyssa O’Neill – Limiting Beliefs, Leading Women & Living Beyond the Labels

Jun 17, 2025 48m

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Alyssa O’Neill, an independent sales director, leader, mom of four, and one of the most driven, thoughtful people I know. We talk about: Pushing past…

#007 – Curtis Artz – Refereeing, Heart Attacks & Loving the Life You Get to Live

Jun 10, 2025 56m

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Curtis Artz — a top-level soccer official who’s reffed state championship games and built a reputation for excellence on and off the field. We talk about…

#006 – Kathy McCaw – Real Talk on Marriage, Therapy, Compatibility & Church Hurt

Jun 03, 2025 59m

In this episode, I sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Kathy McCaw for an honest and eye-opening conversation about relationships, therapy, and what really helps people grow. We talk…

#005 – Brody Gray – Cool Under Pressure, Imposter Syndrome, and Creating What Connects | I’m Here For It Podcast

May 27, 2025 47m

In this episode of I’m Here For It, Josh sits down with artist, designer, and guitarist Brody Gray. You’ve seen him play with the Nick Tauer Band and in the Grace Worship Band — but there’s a lot…

#004 – Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick – Educating Through the Tough Stuff, Rejection, and Leading Past No | I’m Here For It Podcast

May 20, 2025 54m

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick — Superintendent of the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, dirt track racer, former radio guy, and all-around creative thinker. We talk…

#003 – Scott Chivinski – Surviving the Fall and Showing Up for Others | I’m Here For It Podcast

May 13, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Scott Chivinski to talk about the accident that nearly ended his life — and the powerful moments that followed. We talk about coincidences, how God shows up…

#002 – Wayne Herring – Coaching, Loss, and the Power of “This Might Sound Crazy…”

May 06, 2025 1h 4m

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Wayne Herring — creator of Business Builder Camp, leadership coach, dad, recovering addict, and one of the most intentional people I know. We talk about…

#001 - Emily Gardner - I’m Here For It Podcast

Apr 29, 2025 1h 4m

The Beautiful Mess of Anxiety, Grief, and Motherhood  In this episode, Josh sits down with Emily Gardner — communications director, podcast co-host, pastor’s wife, mom of two, and professional…

Episode Zero: I’m Here For It Podcast

Apr 16, 2025 25m Trailer

It’s finally happening. After years of producing and editing podcasts for other people, I’m stepping up to the mic with something that’s been on my heart and mind for a long time. This is I’m Here…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does I’m Here For It have?

I’m Here For It has published 19 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Christianity, Comedy.

Is I’m Here For It still active?

I’m Here For It is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 57m.

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