Bryan Barley

Bryan has spent the majority of his professional career starting new ventures in highly challenging contexts, and championing those who are willing to do the same. He spent over a decade in the center of urban Denver, CO, where he started a church and catalyzed many others to start churches, businesses, non-profits, and more during that time. He is passionate about helping people do hard things in a healthy way.

In 2019, he began a mentorship relationship with Dr. Chip Dodd, and from Chip’s encouragement, began his own coaching practice where he worked primarily with professional athletes (NFL, NBA, MLS), CEOs, Founders, and others navigating the unique pressures of responsibility and influence.

In 2023, he relocated to Nashville, largely as the overflow of a desire to work more closely with Chip and co-host The Living with Heart Podcast, and support the founding of The Voice of the Heart Center. He serves as a pastor in the heart of the city at Nashville First, and as an advisor to A Generous Company with NBA Veteran, Mason Plumlee.

Michael Purifoy

Michael and his wife Lindsey have three boys, Jacob, Luke, and Sam. Michael enjoys spending much of his time with his family, playing golf, coaching youth basketball, and cheering on the Vols.

Zach is originally from Portage, Michigan. He graduated from Bethel University in Minneapolis, MN with a degree in Finance and Economics and a minor in pre-medical studies. While at Bethel, he was the captain of the university’s basketball and soccer teams. Zach and his wife, Jourdan, currently reside in Brentwood with their daughter, Hallie. They are involved with their local church, Midtown Fellowship Church and in their free time, Zach and Jourdan spend time with their Goldendoodle, Colbie, golfing, cheering on the Nashville Predators, and enjoying as much time as they can on the lake.