About Jeff Jerina
25 years of helping people
strengthen, share, and live out their faith
Meet Jeff Jerina
His mission is to empower people to strengthen, share, and live out their faith with passion and purpose.
Teacher. Faith-driven Leader.
Storyteller. Life Changer.
From his earliest days leading individuals at the corporate level to achieve their full potential and succeed no matter the obstacle—to overcoming a lifelong battle of OCD and BDD, as well as 4 years of severe depression and suicidal thoughts—to becoming a global podcast host, motivational speaker, evangelist, and coach who naturally connects to youth and adults of all ages—Jeff Jerina has devoted his life and career to helping others go the next level in their personal and professional lives while helping them strengthen, share, and live out their Christian faith.
Just like a small hinge opening a BIG door, your small actions yield BIG results.
- Jeff Jerina
as quoted in Cut Through the Noise: 4 Steps to Joy, Peace, and Freedom
A Pioneer and Catalyst in the Field of Online Christian Ministry and Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship
- President & CEO of Christmas Lights by Design
- President & CEO of Site Spartan web design
- Founder and host of the top 1% rated Christian podcast, Men Unplugged
- Author of Cut Through the Noise, Faith Without Fear, A Prodigal's Journey, and more.
- Public Speaker and Emcee
- Ordained Pastor and Evangelist
- Content creator and producer of courses such as Sharing Your Testimony Made Easy, Faith Without Fear, Shortcut to Scripture Memory, Christmas Lights for Profit, and the Volunteer Blueprint
- Endorsed by top leaders such as Kevin Sorbo, Josh McDowell, Gary Thomas, J C Watts, Dr. David Cook, Comedian Brad Stine, and others.
- BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) survivor
- Former CEO of a non-profit 501 (c) 3 sports ministry
- Featured guest on national radio shows and podcasts
- Served as an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS)
- Honorary Inductee into Who's Who in America
- United States Professional Tennis Association Professional Instructor
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Business and a Master's Degree in Biblical Studies
- Juggler and Yoda Impersonator
What's Happening Now
Book Writing
With a desire to help individuals strengthen their faith and improve their lives, I write books that empower people like you to take action. Step-by-step. One victory at a time. Some of my books, include:
- Cut Through the Noise: 4 Steps to Joy, Peace and Freedom
- Faith Without Fear: How to Share What You Believe with Confidence and Power
- Mind Over Muscle
- Power and Purpose: How to Find and Live Your God-given Design
- NEW Evangelism Book - Release Date Winter 2025
Online Courses
Understanding the importance of personal and professional development, as well as experiencing the benefits of online courses myself, I enjoy creating courses that help others excel in every aspect of life. Some of my courses and coaching, include:
- Cut Through the Noise
- Faith Without Fear (evangelism training course)
- Sharing Your Testimony Made Easy
- Shortcut to Scripture Memory
- The Volunteer Blueprint
- Power and Purpose
- Leadership Success Formula
- Christmas Lights for Profit
Men Unplugged Podcast
As the catalyst to the Men Unplugged ministry, the Men Unplugged podcast provides life lessons on faith, living as a man of God, being a dad, a husband, living your God-given purpose, and as a faith-driven entrepreneur. Whether it's through my own content, or through interviews with top Christian leaders, the primary goal of the podcast is to help men and their families IGNITE their faith, and SUCCEED in life.

My YouTube Channel
If you prefer a more visual approach to learning, you may want to check out one of my YouTube channels. The first YouTube channel you see below offers content that is geared more towards personal development, life lessons, parenting tips, discipleship, evangelism tips from a Christian worldview.
The second channel is geared more for entrepreneurial and business related content, including how to start and manage a small business, sales & marketing, and brand messaging.
Site Spartan
At Site Spartan, we design websites, provide website hosting, logo design, sales copy, and digital marketing more affordable and efficiently. We offer website templates and custom web sites for individuals, podcasters, bloggers, small biz to large corporate projects, schools, and churches. Site Spartan was launched to help businesses, churches, podcasters, and entrepreneurs easily WIN ONLINE!
Christmas Lights by Design
Since 2001, I've owned and operated Christmas Lights by Design. Initially, I launched this small business so I could just get by, to provide a source of income as I was unemployed at the time.
With hundreds of repeat customers later, what started out as a desperate way to earn extra money, Christmas Lights by Design has been a huge blessing to my family and I. With 7 design awards later and experience running a small business, I've learned that you can only go as far as your processes, services, and team will take you. It has taught me that facing your fears and perseverance are paramount when it comes to your own personal development.
In addition to owning and operating a Christmas lighting business, I train aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and existing business owners how to start and grow a successful Christmas lighting business through my
Christmas light training course, Christmas Lights for Profit, and live Christmas light training.
Every part of your story matters. Even if you don't believe it.
- Jeff Jerina
My Personal Story
From 1996 to 2000, I was severely depressed with suicidal thoughts everyday. To make matters worse, I was laid off from my telecom job at a Fortune 500 company in September of 2000. Although I didn't know it at the time, those 4 years were the best thing that ever happened to me.
My painful depression prompted me to seek help. It led me to the greatest thing I ever heard—the gospel. My salvation in Jesus Christ kickstarted the amazing journey I'm on now. Since then I've become a husband and father, written several books, built several successful businesses, created online courses, earned a graduate degree, served as a pastor and adjunct professor, as well as host the Men Unplugged podcast. And with God's help have impacted hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
I'm still not where I want to be. Not even close!
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However, I know that as I keep pushing forward, seeking godly wisdom, and serving others first, the team and systems I put in place will continue to impact others for good.
When I was young, I dreamt of owning a yacht, having a garage filled with expensive sports cars, and living on the beach (okay, I'm still hoping for that one).
But now, I'm working towards someting else—to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Hopefully, with the Lord's help I do that, whether that's through my books, courses, coaching, speaking, podcast, and YouTube channels.
Ultimately, my mission is to help individuals strengthen, share, and live out their faith with passion and confidence.
Jeff's Guiding Principles
I have a few guiding principles to keep me focused on what really matters. Especially since there are so many things—today—that can cause you to lose your way, fast.
Whether success or failure, I don't want to look back on my life and have any regrets. At the very least I want to say I tried, I gave it my best, and I didn't quit regardless of the outcome.
I don't want to just be happy by what the world says (success, riches, fame, etc). I want my happiness to mean more, something more fulfilling—I want to be defined by who I become and who I impact.
Regardless of the task, however difficult or easy, failure is not an option. I want to know that I faced my fears, gave it my best, and learned something in the process. For when I am able to apply those lessons in my life and the lives of others, then I will truly be successful.
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