He Could’ve Taken $1,000,000… But Trusted God Instead

Why It Matters

Corey’s experience shows that faith‑driven choices and digital detoxes can transform personal priorities, offering a blueprint for audiences seeking purpose beyond monetary rewards.

Key Takeaways

• Faith guided Corey’s decision to join Beast Games despite risks.
• Application required authentic video; quick acceptance after submission.
• 40‑day isolation boosted his spiritual focus, reduced digital distractions.
• Losing the $5 million prize led to gratitude and new purpose.
• Post‑show, he eliminated news apps, prioritizing family and faith.

Summary

The video is a podcast interview with Corey Sims, a former contestant on Mr. Beast’s Beast Games season two. Corey recounts how his family’s search for wholesome entertainment led them to the show, and how his faith in God shaped his decision to apply and compete. Corey explains the rigorous yet authentic application process—a one‑minute video filmed on a farm with chickens—and how he was invited to the next round within hours. After a federal job layoff, he used his severance to train for the competition, embracing a mindset of "I'm going" while preparing physically and spiritually. The 40‑plus days without phones, internet, or news forced a digital detox that he describes as a blessing, sharpening his focus on God and family. Memorable moments include Corey dropping to his knees after receiving a Feastables sweepstakes invitation, saying it was "God’s divine will," and later describing the return of his phone as feeling like "poison" after two weeks without it. He also shares the raw emotion of reuniting with his children after the final episode, and his decision to delete news apps, choosing instead to nurture family time and spiritual growth. The interview underscores how reality‑TV exposure can intersect with personal belief systems, prompting participants to reassess priorities, reduce digital noise, and leverage their platform for faith‑based messaging. For viewers, Corey’s story illustrates that even massive cash prizes are secondary to purpose, resilience, and the lasting impact of intentional, technology‑free periods.

Original Description

What would you do if $5 million was on the line?

In this episode of the Dad Tired Podcast, Jerrad sits down with Beast Games finalist Cory Sims, the fan-favorite competitor who captured the internet’s attention for the way he competed with faith, character, and integrity.

Cory shares what it was really like competing on the largest game show in history, including:

• Competing 42 days without phones or outside contact

• Facing life-changing decisions with $5 million on the line

• Why he turned down a $1 million deal

• The emotional moment he lost the final challenge

• Why losing actually strengthened his faith

We also talk about fatherhood, raising boys with character, and the surprising truth about what money can’t buy.

If you’re a dad trying to live with integrity in a world that rewards shortcuts, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Because strong families begin with healed men.

00:00 My kids were obsessed with Beast Games

02:00 How Cory got on Beast Games

05:40 Training for the competition

08:00 The hardest part of the show

10:30 42 days without a phone

14:00 Losing the $5 million

18:00 Processing the loss with God

23:00 What money can’t buy

27:00 Faith under pressure

31:00 Raising sons with integrity

35:00 Would he do it again?