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This Life Ain't For EverybodyE527 - Taking Ownership of Your Health with TKO Vitality - Solo with ChadIn this solo episode, Chad opens up about his experience with TKO and hormone optimization.
He walks through why he started looking into peptides and TRT, what he was feeling before, and what’s different now. More energy. Better recovery. Clearer thinking. A renewed drive in the gym and in everyday life.
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s Chad talking through the process. From the hesitation, the learning curve, and what he’s discovered along the way. He connects it back to discipline, aging with intention, and refusing to accept “just getting older” as an excuse to coast.
If you’ve ev...
2026-02-1328 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE526 - How You Come Out of It - Solo with ChadIn this solo episode, Chad talks about positive mentality — not as a buzzword, but as something that’s built through failure, discipline, and learning how to come out the other side of hard moments.
He touches on confidence, wellness, fitness, and the importance of taking care of yourself before you can show up for anyone else. Prayer, perspective, and mindset maturity all come into play, along with reflections on drinking, discipline, and how fast life moves if you’re not intentional.
Chad also shares thoughts on treating people right — across differences, professions, and viewpoints — and gives a heartfelt nod to his friend...
2026-02-0544 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE524 - Mediocrity Sucks - Solo with ChadChad starts this solo episode talking about a few TV shows, just easing into it. Then a listener question comes in, and the conversation shifts.
From there, Chad goes straight at mediocrity; how it creeps into everyday life, how easy it is to get comfortable, and how small habits and lowered standards quietly shape where you end up. He talks about effort, discipline, and the responsibility we all have to ourselves to do more than just get by.
This one’s awesome, honest, and direct. If you’ve been feeling stuck, coasting, or telling yourself you’ll get serious “later,” this episo...
2026-01-2226 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE524 - Chad Belding: No Filter, Your Questions AnsweredChad answers listener questions in a solo episode that’s honest and personal. He talks about things nobody warned him about in life, how fast time flies, and why being here at all is something none of us should take for granted.
He touches on what still gets under his skin, his thoughts on voting, and reflects on the moments and people that shaped his path. Chad also takes a proud dad moment to talk about his daughter Alyssa and her drive to become a Division I volleyball athlete.
We know you'll love this one!
This episode is presented by Ja...
2026-01-1423 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE519 - Sheriff Chad Bianco: A New Vision for Saving CaliforniaChad sits down with Sheriff Chad Bianco to bring you the inside story of his 32 years in law enforcement, the realities of running a sheriff’s department, and what led him to enter the race for governor of California.
Bianco shares his perspective on public safety, homelessness, addiction, and government accountability, and what he believes California needs from its leadership going forward. He talks openly about the challenges of campaigning, how policy affects everyday life, and why he’s focused on reform.
This one's an insightful, straightforward conversation about work, responsibility, and the future of a state that a lot of p...
2025-12-051h 07
Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard OstlerEpisode 847: Dr. Chad Ford, New Book: “Seventy Times Seven: Jesus’s Path to Conflict Transformation”My friend Dr. Chad Ford (Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Utah State University, prior director of McKay Center at BYU-Hawaii, expert of conflict resolution, PhD Georgetown University, joins us to talk about his new book published by Deseret Book “Seventy Times Seven: Jesus’s Path to Conflict Transformation”. Amazon reviews mention “one of the best they’ve read about Jesus, how it inspires readers to embrace compassion, encourages reflection and discussion, and practical application”.
Chad talks about the “Gospel of Reconciliation” using the teachings and example of Jesus to apply to our lives. In the podcast he talks about principals to re...
2025-11-091h 26
Authors @ DruckerEp. #5: Chad Ford "Dangerous Love"In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Chad Ford on his book "Dangerous Love: Transforming Fear and Conflict at Home, at Work, and in the World". Chad Ford is an associate professor of International Cultural Studies & Director of the McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding at BYU-Hawaii. His emphasis is on intercultural peacebuilding & mediation. He has led peacebuilding workshops & mediations around the world, including in the Middle East, Africa, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand, & the United States. Ford was also the co-founder & former CEO of Sportstalk.com, a highly successful internet start-up that was purchased by ESPN in 2001. He spent...
2025-10-2959 min
Of Stone & Clay with Taylor ChurchEpisode 145- | Chad Ford | Creating Peace in Our LivesChad Ford, an author, professor, and expert in peacemaking, joined the podcast to talk about creating peace in our lives, the power of forgiveness, and how to cultivate peace and love within relationships. CONNECT WITH TAYLOR CHURCHAll Links: https://taylorchurch.komi.io/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorchurch44
2025-09-251h 10
Proclaim PeacePeacemaking and Discipleship: A Live Conversation with Chad FordIn this special live recording of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hostJennifer Thomas is joined by repeat guest Chad Ford to discuss the impact of recent events on their community and the importance of fostering peace amid fear and conflict. Chad shares insights from his research on conflict mediation, emphasizing how fear can hinder collaboration and peace-building. The conversation highlights the significance of showing up for one another in challenging times and encourages listeners to create supportive spaces as they navigate their own concerns and emotions. Join them for a heartfelt dialogue aimed at uplifting and empowering individuals to become...
2025-09-2359 min
Paranormal LensHauntings and History at Ford’s Theatre🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 3, Episode 6: Hauntings and History at Ford’s Theatre 🎙️This week, host Chad Thomas turns the Paranormal Lens on one of the most iconic—and haunted—landmarks in American history: Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.Best known as the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, Ford’s Theatre holds not only historic significance but also a long-standing reputation for paranormal activity. From ghostly apparitions in the presidential box to unexplained footsteps and cold spots, this theater may still echo with the events of that fateful night in 18...
2025-08-271h 06
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE492 - Open Lines and No Filters, Breakin' It Down With Chad and AlexThe boys are back in town, and Breakin’ It Down!
This one covers some serious ground, and you’re gonna want to hang on for the whole ride.
From AI and social media madness to grammar, concerts, and Deadhead culture, Chad kicks things off with his recent trip to The Sphere in Vegas to see Bob Weir and John Mayer tear it up live. But when the questions about rock ‘n roll start flying, there’s only one man to call for answers: Uncle Ted Nugent.
Chad picks up the phone and gets the straight truth from the Motor City Madman him...
2025-07-101h 46
Maxwell Institute PodcastMaxwell Institute Podcast #181: Seventy Times Seven: Jesus's Path to Conflict Transformation with Chad FordDo we really need to forgive our enemies? Take a deep dive into the topic of forgiveness, with Dr. Chad Ford, the author of 70x7: Jesus's Path to Conflict Transformation. Learn how forgiveness can transform your life and bring you peace, as you heed Jesus's call to forgive.As a professor of peacebuilding, Dr. Ford offers valuable perspectives on how to avoid or reconcile contention when life's inevitable disagreements arise, repair relationships, and transform destructive conflict into constructive peace.
2025-07-0959 min
How to HelpProfessional Peacemaking • Prof. Chad FordSummaryIn part two of our conversation with Professor Chad Ford, we take a deeper look at what it means to be a professional peacemaker. Chad shares the realities of mediation work—the challenges, the setbacks, and the deeply rewarding moments that come with helping others resolve conflict. We explore the many paths to a career in peacemaking, from family and organizational mediation to international peacebuilding, and discuss why authentic curiosity and self-reflection are essential for anyone drawn to this work. Chad also shares his path to a career in conflict resolution around the world. Whether you’re c...
2025-05-2030 min
How to HelpPeacemaking • Prof. Chad FordSummaryWhy do we struggle to make peace, even when it's what we want most? Professor Chad Ford joins us to explore the roots of conflict and the power of “dangerous love,” a courageous, empathetic approach to healing divisions. From family rifts to global disputes, Chad’s stories and strategies reveal how fear shapes our reactions, why justice must be about restoration, and how anyone can become a peacemaker. This episode offers real-life examples and actionable insights for anyone seeking more harmony in their relationships and communities.About Our GuestChad Ford is an int...
2025-05-1330 min
Faith MattersSeventy Times Seven - A Conversation with Chad FordThis week, we’re so glad to be sharing a conversation with our friend Chad Ford.Chad is a conflict mediator, peace educator, and associate professor of religious studies at Utah State University. He’s spent decades working in some of the most entrenched conflict zones in the world—from the Middle East to South Africa to Northern Ireland. He’s also the author of a new book called Seventy Times Seven: Jesus’s Path to Conflict Transformation, published by Deseret Book. The book explores a question that feels more urgent than ever: how do we follow Jesus as p...
2025-04-261h 04
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE481 - The Price of The Show - Solo Episode with ChadRemember when catching your favorite artist live didn't require a second mortgage? When merchandise booths were manned by the artists themselves, signing autographs and sharing a laugh? Nowadays, it feels like attending a concert means bracing for overpriced tickets, $15 (or more) beers, and merch that costs more than the show itself.
In this episode, Chad dives into the evolution of live music experiences. He shares his thoughts on the festival scene, the soaring costs, and some of the magic that might be lost along the way. Is the thrill of live music worth the hefty price tag? Or have we le...
2025-04-1423 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE477 - Providence Canyon, An Album Worth Talkin' About - Solo with ChadIn this solo episode, Chad dives deep into the world of music, giving an in-depth review and breakdown of Brent Cobb's nearly decade-old album, "Providence Canyon." Brent is a lyrical genius and one of the most underrated artists today. He crafts songs that transport us as listeners to special places and times with his storytelling. Chad passionately believes this album deserves top spots even now, highlighting tracks like the funky and groovy "Mornings Gonna Come."
As a good friend and admirer of Brent's work, Chad provides unique insights into the album's significance. Chad reflects on the legacy of Wayne Mills...
2025-03-1129 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE476 - Deep thoughts with ChadStep inside the mind of an entrepreneurial powerhouse. Chad shares all of his deep thoughts on this episode - an opprotunity to see what drives him from day to day. From his gratitude and positive outlook to his humility for the level of guests he’s been blessed to have on the shows.
What inspires Chad to move forward? What goes into being a podcaster?
From Health/supplements and the power of always being willing and ready to learn, he covers it all.
Hear about the greatest joy of his life - being a father- some of his upbringing, grit, dete...
2025-02-2726 min
The Richie Norton ShowRECAP STACK: Chad Ford — Dangerous Love | 126I'm so excited to share this special 20 min episode stack as a highlight with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 067, 068, & 069 featuring Chad Ford and the following Aftercast & Solocast. https://richie.libsyn.com/paul-cardall-the-power-of-music-and-broken-miracles ====== Richie Norton interviews Chad Ford about Dangerous Love: Transforming Fear and Conflict at Home, at Work and in the World. Chad Ford is an international conflict mediator. A college professor. A senior consultant and facilitator for the Arbinger Institute. An executive...
2024-12-2024 minParanormal LensHistoric Rock Ford in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast - Season 1, Episode 49: Exploring the Secrets of Historic Rock Ford 🎙️
Join host Chad Thomas and co-host Jamie Widener as they journey into the rich history and mysterious tales of Historic Rock Ford. Nestled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this historic mansion is not only a beautiful relic of the past but also a site steeped in stories of paranormal encounters and unexplained phenomena.
Chad takes listeners through the fascinating past of Rock Ford, discussing its architecture, intriguing residents, and eerie experiences reported on the property. Jamie shares his insights on what makes Rock...
2024-11-0551 min
Off The HookHunter Ford Discusses Bail, Crime, and Community EngagementSend us a textCan bail reform truly reduce crime, or does it put communities at risk? In this compelling episode, we reconnect with our longtime friend and local entrepreneur, Hunter Ford, the owner of Momentum Distillery. We reminisce about our adventures with Momentum Surf and Skate and explore Ford's candid insights into local politics, particularly his run for NC House District 19. Our discussion underscores the critical importance of civic engagement at school board and city council meetings, emphasizing how these local political arenas wield considerable influence over our daily lives.Join us as we...
2024-09-1058 min
FORDIFY LIVE: The Business Growth Show with Ford SaeksS1Ep196 Resilience and Leadership with Chad HymasLeadership can often feel like navigating a storm without a compass. How do you steer your team through adversity and inspire resilience in the face of challenges? In this week's episode of Fordify LIVE! The Business Growth Show, we delve into this crucial topic with Chad Hymas, a world-renowned motivational speaker known for his remarkable story of turning a life-altering accident into a source of inspiration and leadership. Chad shares with Ford, his journey from a devastating accident that left him a quadriplegic to becoming one of the busiest motivational speakers, traveling up to 200 times a year...
2024-08-2946 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE449 - The Boys Are Back - Breakin' It Down with Chad and AlexWe are back and Breakin’ It Down again! Chad and Alex get to it with discussions on whether or not "funner" is a word, if weddings are fun to attend, Groundhog Day, smash burgers, and how Chad plans to become a member of the United States Pickleball team! It’s all on record and you can hear it all now! This episode is brought to you by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey, Bad Boy Mowers, The Scoreboard Nashville, Oakley Sunglasses, Corning Ford, Mickey Thompson Tires, LEER Toppers, RIGID Lights, BedSlide, The Provider Culinary, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Banded casual...
2024-08-261h 11Faith Matters206. Tragedy in the Holy Land: What Can We Do? — A Conversation with Chad FordEver since October 7th, we’ve been wanting to better understand the conflict in Israel and Gaza and how we as Latter-day Saints can be good neighbors and friends to everyone impacted by it. We know there are no easy answers. Our guest this week, BYU Hawaii professor Chad Ford, has been working on peacemaking initiatives in the region for several decades and acknowledges the very real fear people involved in this conflict feel: that peace isn’t going to happen in their lifetime. In the conversation, Chad walks us through a brief history of the conflict in t...
2024-03-101h 33
Beyond ListeningE47: Conflict and Loving Dangerously with Chad FordWelcome, for a fascinating insight into a truly singular human - international conflict mediator, college professor, senior consultant and facilitator for the Arbinger Institute, and NBA analyst for ESPN, Chad Ford.
Chad has experienced a lot personally and professionally, and pours these experiences into his writing - fuelling a dedication for helping humanity overcome our differences and reconcile together.
In the discussion with hosts Miriam and Brandon, we learn of his story, recounting the steps in life that led him to writing the vital conflict-management book Dangerous Love.
Amidst the recent escalation of...
2023-11-281h 12
Called & CrownedPastor Chad Veach: Prayer Changes Things & Leadership Lessons Through FaithIn a world where leadership and faith intertwine, Pastor Chad Veach has emerged as a guiding light to countless individuals through his profound teachings on the power of prayer, leadership, and unwavering faith.
Chad Veach is the founder and lead pastor of Zoe Church, a dynamic community in the heart of Los Angeles, California. For the past 20 years, he has dedicated his life to ministry and preaching the Gospel. In addition to leading Zoe, he is an international speaker; the author of three books: Help! I Work With People, Faith Forward Future, and Unreasonable Hope; and the...
2023-09-2049 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE371 - Finding Inspiration - Chad's Personal Workouts And NutritionChad and Rob are back to discuss what changes Chad has made since hunting season ended as well as many extra trips. The routine, the sleep, the food, the workouts, putting on lean tissue, and how hard losing weight can be without consistency. Coming clean and getting clean, and putting in the work is what it takes, and these two break it down on a personal level. This episode is brought to you by Sierra Strength and Speed, Traeger Grills, American Almond Beef, The Provider, Napa Valley Olive Oil, Corning Ford, Oakley Sunglasses and Outerwear, Nashville Palace, and RIGID Industries.
2023-06-231h 10
Stronger Marriage ConnectionLove & Constructive Conflict | Dr. Chad Ford | #34 On today’s episode of the stronger marriage connection, Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz sitdown with Chad Ford, author of the book Dangerous Love, to discuss some tips and tools about how we can change the conflict patterns within our relationships.Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Who is Chad Ford?2:50 – What is dangerous love?4:57 – Dangerous love demands fearlessness; choosing love over fear6:16 – Fearlessness is being vulnerable without guarantee that your partner will be too8:49 – Nothing about conflict will change until we change11:10 – “Us-preservation” instead of self-preservation14:52 – You don’t have to agree to come up wi...
2023-04-2439 min
This Life Ain't For EverybodyE332 - Breakin’ It Down Series with Chad and Alex - Presented by Jack Daniel'sChad and Alex get started on breaking down Chad’s most recent trip to New York City which included working with the FDNY and NYPD. Chad also gets to visit the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, Manhattan, The Bronx, Yankee Stadium, Times Square and Broadway. Plus many more iconic landmarks including Ground Zero and the 9/11 Museum and Memorial! The two discuss the culture and energy that sets NYC apart! They dabble on the food but this is just part one of a multi episode series of this amazing and memorable trip! This episode is brought to...
2022-10-1555 min
Maxwell Institute PodcastMaxwell Institute Podcast #141: Loving Dangerously, with Chad Ford
Knowing how to transform conflict is critical in both our personal and professional lives. Yet, by and large, we are terrible at it. The reason, says longtime mediator Chad Ford, is fear. When conflict comes, our instincts are to run or fight.
To transform conflict, Ford says we need to turn toward the people we are in conflict with, put down our physical and emotional weapons, and really love them with the kind of love that leads us to treat others as fellow human beings, not as objects in our way. We have to open ourselves up...
2022-05-0354 min
Feels Like HomeEp.10: A Chat with Chad McAllister and Jarrod DePugh, Metropolis Design StudiosSome people find what they want to do the rest of their lives early, but others have to find their passion after working in a few jobs. That's the story of Metropolis Design Studio's Chad McAllister and Jarrod DePugh. It's a bit of a winding road that leads to their partnership and it's one that has created a full-serve branding and marketing studio right here in Chillicothe. Their work appears on multiple websites, campaigns, and other media for businesses and organizations throughout Ross County. Being a small studio is their niche and they serve their customers well...
2021-12-0654 min
Be Human.™ w/ Dr. Ford DykeChad McGehee | Director of Meditation Training, University of Wisconsin-Madison AthleticsChad McGehee is the Director of Meditation Training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His role encompasses a hands-on partnership with the university’s athletic department. Chad supervises the education, integration, and facilitation of mindfulness and mediation for the coaches, staff, and student-athletes. Connect with Chad on the following social media platforms: Twitter @mcgeheechadInstagram @chadmcgeheeFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/chad.mcgehee)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-mcgehee-59591b56/)--perfor[Hu]mance.® is the evidence-based approach to optimal performance, health, and well-being. The platform presents preF...
2021-11-1539 min
Play It ForwardDangerous Love (w/Chad Ford)Writer, teacher, facilitator and podcaster, Chad Ford, joins host Chinny Nwagbo and co-host Emmett Shepard for an all encompassing discussion on what it means to express the radical concept of ‘dangerous love’. The conversation ranges from uncomfortable conversations, conflict transformation, to the potential implications and challenges of ‘dangerous love’ for young people and people of color.
If you’d like to learn more about Chad Ford and the work he does, or are interested in purchasing his book “Dangerous Love”, visit his website https://dangerouslovebook.com/.
Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to build a more peacefu...
2021-09-1359 min
DJ & PK in the MorningChad Ford, Chad Ford's NBA Big BoardNBA Draft expert Chad Ford joined DJ & PK Wednesday morning to preview the 2021 NBA Draft and explain what he expects to play out Thursday night.
2021-07-2819 min
Wine and Gold Talk PodcastChad Ford breaks down the 2021 NBA Draft: Wine and Gold Talk PodcastChad Ford's of Chad Ford's NBA Big Board talks with Chris Fedor and Hayden Grove about the 2021 NBA Draft and what the Cleveland Cavaliers will do with the No. 3 overall selection. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-07-2234 min
The Ryen Russillo PodcastA Love Letter to Chris Paul, Plus Chad Ford on His Latest NBA Mock DraftRussillo shares his thoughts on the Suns winning the West and Chris Paul reaching his first NBA Finals, including why CP3 is everything you’d want in a basketball player. Then, he chats with NBA draft expert Chad Ford about his latest mock draft, some questions he has about presumptive no. 1 pick Cade Cunningham, and why evaluators miss on prospects like Darko Milicic. Finally, he closes it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions, including a follow-up on the guy who’s constantly late. Host: Ryen RussilloGuest: Chad FordProdu...
2021-07-011h 20
Blockbaby SAA Love Letter to Chris Paul, Plus Chad Ford on His Latest NBA Mock DraftRussillo shares his thoughts on the Suns winning the West and Chris Paul reaching his first NBA Finals, including why CP3 is everything you’d want in a basketball player. Then, he chats with NBA draft expert Chad Ford about his latest mock draft, some questions he has about presumptive no. 1 pick Cade Cunningham, and why evaluators miss on prospects like Darko Milicic. Finally, he closes it out with some listener-submitted Life Advice questions, including a follow-up on the guy who’s constantly late. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Chad Ford Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad ch...
2021-07-011h 16
Locked On NBA Draft - Daily Podcast On The NBA Draft And College BasketballDrafting Darko Miličić: How scouting the NBA Draft has changed with Chad FordRafael Barlowe (NBAdraftjunkies.com) and Chad Ford from (NBABigBoard.com) discuss Chad's career as a journalist covering the NBA draft, Darko Miličić and how scouting the NBA Draft has changed over the past 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-1434 min
The Rooted Leadership PodcastThe Fallacy of the Common Phrase, "Touchy Feely": Dangerous Love with Chad Ford Part 2Chad Ford was in town as a guest speaker in our leadership institute and joined our show for the second time. Chad masterfully dives into the theory behind his book "Dangerous Love," specifically how it impacts leadership and community transformation. We also discuss the fallacy of the term "touchy feely" and perhaps why people are afraid of it. This is a must-listen episode; Chad is one of a kind.
2021-04-291h 10
Division 2 SportsEpisode 12 - Interview with the voice of the Falcons Wes Durham, and NFL Draft Guru Chad Forbes - NFL Draft PropsWe sat down with the voice of the Atlanta Falcons since 2004, Wes Durham. Durham told us what he expects the Falcons to do with their first round selection, shares his thoughts on Matt Ryan, which ACC players to keep and eye on this weekend, and more. (0:27)Blake, Chris, and Ford give their best bets for this weekends NFL Draft.(33:06)We also sat down with NFL Draft Guru Chad Forbes. Forbes informed us of how he grades NFL Draft prospects, which Quarterback stands out the most, his thoughts on Kyle Pitts, and...
2021-04-281h 17
A New DirectionOvercoming Conflict – Dangerous Love – Chad FordWe all will experience conflict, but how do we handle it? Are you a conflict avoider? Hoping the problem will go away. Maybe you are a conflict enforcer? Where you take control of situation and it is your way or the hi-way. Perhaps your a conflict manager? You just want to manage the conflict not really dealing with the issues in an attempt to smooth it over. There is a better way! And it is called “reconciliation”. What does it take to get to reconciliation? Dangerous Love. In this episode of A New Direction Former ESPN NBA analyst and Conflict Specia...
2021-02-111h 02
Riverside Leadership#13. Chad Ford (Conflict Transformation)Chad Ford has been living five lives simultaneously for nearly 20 years. He’s been: An international conflict mediator. A college professor. A senior consultant and facilitator for the Arbinger Institute. An executive board member for PeacePlayers. A writer, analyst and entrepreneur covering the NBA and NBA Draft for ESPN. While most people know him for his work at ESPN, being a basketball analyst and writer was actually his side-gig for most of the last two decades. Chad’s peacebuilding work is what defines him. After completing a Master’s degree...
2021-01-281h 31
From Crisis to Connection - with Geoff & Jody SteurerTransforming fear and conflict in your life - Chad Ford - Episode 75Episode description:
Conflict is a normal part of life, but when there has been a serious betrayal of trust and security, working through that conflict can feel impossible. Sometimes it makes sense to stay in the relationship and sometimes its best to part ways. However, we don't always realize it, but we stay connected to those we struggle with even if we're not talking or interacting anymore. We stay connected with our thoughts about them, our resentments, our avoidance, our anger, our fear, and so on. How can we navigate this conflict and find peace regardless of...
2020-12-1752 min
Mindfulness MondayEpisode 20: Exploring Dangerous Love with Chad FordIn this episode of Mindfulness Monday, Ora Nadrich and Chad Ford discuss "Dangerous Love" and how to transform fear into power.
Chad Ford is a professor of Intercultural Peacebuilding at BYU-Hawaii. He has worked as conflict mediator, facilitator and consultant for governments, NGOs and corporations around the world. He previously was a senior editor/writer at ESPN. His new book, Dangerous Love: Transforming Fear and Conflict at Home, at Work, and in the World (BK Publishers, June 23, 2020) is a personal exploration of how we transform fear and conflict.
Learn more at dangerouslovebook.com.
2020-11-301h 01
The Hope Strategy Podcast#020 Chad Ford - Dangerous LoveChad Ford Discusses what creates good conflict resolution and why it is sometimes so hard to achieve. Chad shares his experience growing up with a father traumatized by war, his desire to bridge conflicts to create healing, and the path he took to become a world class mediator working in countries like South Africa and Northern Ireland to create peace. Chad talks about the concept of “Dangerous Love” (also the title for his new book) and gives advice for anyone dealing with conflict. Highlighted Quotes “Dangerous Love” Why is it called dangerou...
2020-11-171h 15
Dangerous Love PodcastDangerous CorrectionDesmond Lomax, Co-Director of the Public Safety Practice for the Arbinger Institute, joins Chad to talk about how to correct ourselves and others using Dangerous Love. Desmond, whose background is a African-American law enforcement officer turned mental health therapist, shines a light on how we get correction wrong and what we can actually do, at home, in our communities and in law enforcement to help invite others who are struggling to change.
2020-11-0600 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 21: Dangerous CorrectionDesmond Lomax, Co-Director of the Public Safety Practice for the Arbinger Institute, joins Chad to talk about how to correct ourselves and others using Dangerous Love. Desmond, whose background is a African-American law enforcement officer turned mental health therapist, shines a light on how we get correction wrong and what we can actually do, at home, in our communities and in law enforcement to help invite others who are struggling to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-11-0649 minA New DirectionKilling Conflict with Dangerous Love – Chad FordConflict is something we all face. It comes in many different forms, and the truth is it makes us all uncomfortable. At the heart of conflict is the fact that one party is not getting what they want and the other party is not getting what they want. We basically turn our backs to each other, we talk about the other party behind their back, we gather allies to support our position and the conflict spiral only gets bigger. Then comes the point that while in our conflict with the other person or group we no longer see them as p...
2020-10-281h 02Dangerous Love PodcastEp 20: Dangerous OrganizationsHow can Dangerous Love apply practically to organizational culture? Jamie Asante-Asare, Director of Operations for PeacePlayers joins Chad to discuss how to implement the values of Seeing People As People, Inside-Outside Transformation and Culture of Collaboration in withe workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-2734 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous OrganizationsHow can Dangerous Love apply practically to organizational culture? Jamie Asante-Asare, Director of Operations for PeacePlayers joins Chad to discuss how to implement the values of Seeing People As People, Inside-Outside Transformation and Culture of Collaboration in withe workplace.
2020-10-2700 min
All InChad Ford: Conflict—Something to Fear or Embrace?As human beings we tend to view conflict as something to fear or avoid, but what if we viewed conflict as an opportunity to love? Chad Ford has devoted a large portion of his life to what he calls his "true passion": peace building and conflict resolution. On this week's episode, Ford teaches us how our approach to conflict—specifically our willingness to "turn first"—can make all the difference. "Instead of judging and condemning and fighting and all of the things that we engage in, we would show an increase of love. We would choose love over...
2020-10-1447 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 19: Dangerous Love in PolicingMajor Charles “Chip” Huth, a Commander in the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, joins Chad to talk about, in the wake of protests against law enforcement in the United States, policing can. be done with a more dangerous love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-031h 00Dangerous Love PodcastDangerous Love in PolicingMajor Charles “Chip” Huth, a Commander in the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, joins Chad to talk about, in the wake of protests against law enforcement in the United States, policing can. be done with a more dangerous love.
2020-10-0300 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 18: Conflict Trauma and ResilienceChad and guest Colette Rausch explore the impact of trauma on us as humans, our relationships with each other and our broader society. And the peacebuilding power of healing trauma and strengthening resilience. You can find more about Colette's work at https://www.coletterausch.com and https://www.transformtraumasolutions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-09-1552 minDangerous Love PodcastConflict Trauma and ResilienceChad and guest Colette Rausch explore the impact of trauma on us as humans, our relationships with each other and our broader society. And the peacebuilding power of healing trauma and strengthening resilience. You can find more about Colette's work at https://www.coletterausch.com and https://www.transformtraumasolutions.com
2020-09-1552 min
Secrets of SuccessChad Ford - Dangerous LoveBill Horan talks with Chad Ford, author of DANGEROUS LOVE. Chad will discuss how we can resolve conflicts without lawyers, judges or unnecessary expenses, why CEOs say conflict resolution is the skill they need most, why fear keeps us from mastering conflict resolution, and how we can transform this fear by learning to love people.
2020-09-1428 min
The Spaniard ShowTalks 304 - Chad Ford, Conflict Mediator and Author, ”Dangerous Love”This episode features an international conflict mediator, a college professor, an ESPN analyst and an author. But get this: They’re all the same guy! Chad Ford wrote ”Dangerous Love” to share learning and experience around transforming fear and conflict by actively reaching for human connection. Sound like useful thoughts right about now? Always. Chad’s stories include how he ended up blending conflict studies with basketball commentary, a dramatic encounter with warring gangs, and learning from his own past broken relationships.
2020-09-1000 min
The Richie Norton ShowChad Ford — Dangerous Love #67 Richie Norton interviews Chad Ford about Dangerous Love: Transforming Fear and Conflict at Home, at Work and in the World. Chad Ford is an international conflict mediator. A college professor. A senior consultant and facilitator for the Arbinger Institute. An executive board member for PeacePlayers. A writer, analyst and entrepreneur covering the NBA and NBA Draft for ESPN. Chad’s work has frequently taken him out of the classroom and into conflict zones around the world. He’s made nearly 50 trips to the Middle East and has worked on numerous other conflicts around the world as both a mediator and a facil...
2020-08-2554 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous (Self)LoveChad and guest Dr. Chris Wallace, a licensed clinical psychologist and therapist, discuss what happens in conflict when someone struggles with self-conflict, self-blame and an unwillingness to see their mistakes as just that, mistakes, instead of character flaws.
2020-08-0752 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 17: Dangerous (Self)LoveChad and guest Dr. Chris Wallace, a licensed clinical psychologist and therapist, discuss what happens in conflict when someone struggles with self-conflict, self-blame and an unwillingness to see their mistakes as just that, mistakes, instead of character flaws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-08-0752 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous Marriage CounselingChad is joined by Sharla Watene, a Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Āhua Wellbeing, a non-profit aimed at helping working mothers develop better work-life balance through education and developing holistic skills. Chad and Sharla discuss how couples can work through conflict by "getting naked", setting boundaries and learning how to show their partners love.
2020-07-2536 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 16: Dangerous Marriage CounselingChad is joined by Sharla Watene, a Marriage and Family Therapist and co-founder of Āhua Wellbeing, a non-profit aimed at helping working mothers develop better work-life balance through education and developing holistic skills. Chad and Sharla discuss how couples can work through conflict by "getting naked", setting boundaries and learning how to show their partners love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-07-2536 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous JusticeChad is joined by Dr. Carl Stauffer, Co-Director of the Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice and Associate Professor of Justice Studies at the Center for Justice & Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. Chad and Dr. Stauffer discuss his work in South Africa as a restorative justice practitioner and researcher and then look at how that work might apply in the context of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on race in the United States.
2020-07-1752 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 15: Dangerous JusticeChad is joined by Dr. Carl Stauffer, Co-Director of the Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice and Associate Professor of Justice Studies at the Center for Justice & Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. Chad and Dr. Stauffer discuss his work in South Africa as a restorative justice practitioner and researcher and then look at how that work might apply in the context of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on race in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-07-1752 minDangerous Love PodcastFinding Common GroundChad is joined by Jessica Murrey a social change communication expert with Search for Common Ground and the Co-founder/CEO of W!CKED SAiNTS Studios. Chad and Jessica talk about her journey as a bi-racial women to peacebuilding work with Search for Common Ground, her work on the Black Lives Matter movement and a new video game she's creating that helps young people learn how to navigate conflict.
2020-07-0358 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 14: Finding Common GroundChad is joined by Jessica Murrey a social change communication expert with Search for Common Ground and the Co-founder/CEO of W!CKED SAiNTS Studios. Chad and Jessica talk about her journey as a bi-racial women to peacebuilding work with Search for Common Ground, her work on the Black Lives Matter movement and a new video game she's creating that helps young people learn how to navigate conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-07-0358 minDangerous Love PodcastBridging Racial DividesChad is joined by Nasiphi "Nas" Khafu, the Executive Director of PeacePlayers South Africa. Nas explores her journey from a participant, to coach, to fellow in Northern Ireland back to leading a peacebuilding program in South Africa aimed at reconciling racial divides and uses her experiences in South Africa to shed insight on how to bridging the current racial divides in the United States.
2020-06-2647 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 13: Bridging Racial DividesChad is joined by Nasiphi "Nas" Khafu, the Executive Director of PeacePlayers South Africa. Nas explores her journey from a participant, to coach, to fellow in Northern Ireland back to leading a peacebuilding program in South Africa aimed at reconciling racial divides and uses her experiences in South Africa to shed insight on how to bridging the current racial divides in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-06-2647 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 12: Dangerous MindsetChad and Mitch Warner, Managing Partner at the Arbinger Institute, talk about inward and outward mindset, and how it relates to conflict at home, at work and in the context of the larger social conflict happening in America today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-06-1953 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous MindsetChad and Mitch Warner, Managing Partner at the Arbinger Institute, talk about inward and outward mindset, and how it relates to conflict at home, at work and in the context of the larger social conflict happening in America today.
2020-06-1953 min
Get Lost In An Eye-Opening Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Dangerous Love by Chad FordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/94952to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dangerous Love
Author: Chad Ford
Narrator: Chad Ford
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
Release date: 06-11-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 109 ratings
Genres: Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Publisher's Summary:
Knowing how to transform conflict is critical in both our personal and professional lives. Yet, by and large, we are terrible at it. The reason, says longtime mediator Chad Ford, is fear. When conflict comes, our instincts are to run or fight. To transform conflict, Ford says we need to turn toward the people we are in conflict with, put...
2020-06-115h 47Dangerous Love PodcastEp 11: Dangerous LeadershipChad and Dr. Robert E. Quinn, Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan Business School, and author of "The Economics of Higher Purpose" and "Change the World," talk about the role that fear and love play in leadership -- both in organizations and in politics. Quinn says that good leaders go forth to die ... and explains how moving from problem solving to finding a higher purpose transforms managers into leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-2946 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous LeadershipChad and Dr. Robert E. Quinn, Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan Business School, and author of "The Economics of Higher Purpose" and "Change the World," talk about the role that fear and love play in leadership -- both in organizations and in politics. Quinn says that good leaders go forth to die ... and explains how moving from problem solving to finding a higher purpose transforms managers into leaders.
2020-05-2946 min
Intentional PerformersDangerous Love and the NBA Draft with Chad FordChad Ford joins us on this week’s episode of the podcast. Chad has really been living five lives simultaneously for 20 years. He has been an international conflict mediator, a college professor, a senior consultant and facilitator for the Arbinger Institute, executive board member of PeacePlayers, and is probably best known as a writer/analyst/entrepreneur covering the NBA and NBA draft for ESPN. Being a basketball analyst has really just been a side gig for most of the last two decades for Chad. He is really passionate about peace building and it is what he feels he was me...
2020-05-271h 36Dangerous Love PodcastEp 10: Fear in the Face of ConflictChad and Jo Schaeffer, a senior consultant with the Arbinger Institute discuss the way fear blinds us in conflict, how to befriend fear and introduce love and wisdom into the conversation and then we talk about Jo's "Fear Year" and how she confronted her biggest fears and learned to love more dangerously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-2254 minDangerous Love PodcastFear in the Face of ConflictChad and Jo Schaeffer, a senior consultant with the Arbinger Institute discuss the way fear blinds us in conflict, how to befriend fear and introduce love and wisdom into the conversation and then we talk about Jo's "Fear Year" and how she confronted her biggest fears and learned to love more dangerously.
2020-05-2254 min
Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA BasketballGoing ISO - Chad FordAdam & Noah go ISO with Chad Ford, the host of the Locked On Podcast Network's newest podcast: Chad Ford's NBA Draft Big Board. Chad discusses how he got his start in two different careers: one as an NBA Draft expert and one in conflict resolution as an associate professor at BYU-Hawaii. In combining those careers, he details the communication breakdowns that exist within NBA teams, especially between head coaches and general managers, and says some NBA teams have asked him to mediate conflict within their own organizations. He explains how he develops his "Big Board," how teams use a "...
2020-05-211h 08Dangerous Love PodcastEp 9: Dangerous Reconciliation in BrooklynChad and his guest Sally Nnamani, Director of PeacePlayers Brooklyn recount her journey from Nigeria to New York City to Belfast to Brooklyn to help lead a reconciliation effort in the USA. They talk gender, race, economics and how to create a more equitable society through Dangerous Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-1547 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous Reconciliation in BrooklynChad and his guest Sally Nnamani, Director of PeacePlayers Brooklyn recount her journey from Nigeria to New York City to Belfast to Brooklyn to help lead a reconciliation effort in the USA. They talk gender, race, economics and how to create a more equitable society through Dangerous Love.
2020-05-1547 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 8: Hooping with the EnemyChad brings on PeacePlayers co-founder Brendan Tuohey and PeacePlayers Executive Director Karen Doubilet to talk about how PeacePlayers got founded, what the program looks like in the Middle East, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Cyprus and in the US and what they've learned about dangerous love through this two decade project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-071h 08Dangerous Love PodcastHooping with the EnemyChad brings on PeacePlayers co-founder Brendan Tuohey and PeacePlayers Executive Director Karen Doubilet to talk about how PeacePlayers got founded, what the program looks like in the Middle East, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Cyprus and in the US and what they've learned about dangerous love through this two decade project.
2020-05-071h 08Dangerous Love PodcastEp 7: Dangerous Love in the Middle EastChad speaks with two participants from from his favorite NGO, PeacePlayers. Toot, an Israeli and Duha, a Palestinian, reflect on how basketball helped them bridge one of the biggest divides in the world to become friends, and then peacebuilders, in Jerusalem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-0150 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous Love in the Middle EastChad speaks with two participants from from his favorite NGO, PeacePlayers. Toot, an Israeli and Duha, a Palestinian, reflect on how basketball helped them bridge one of the biggest divides in the world to become friends, and then peacebuilders, in Jerusalem.
2020-05-0150 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 6: Dangerous ParentingChad and his guest Sunset Elementary TA Principal Eliza Elkington talk about what dangerous love looks like in parenting. How to teach, set boundaries and rules, and resolve conflict between children and ourselves in a time when it's becoming harder and harder to see them and ourselves as people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-04-2440 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous ParentingChad and his guest Sunset Elementary TA Principal Eliza Elkington talk about what dangerous love looks like in parenting. How to teach, set boundaries and rules, and resolve conflict between children and ourselves in a time when it's becoming harder and harder to see them and ourselves as people.
2020-04-2440 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 5: Waiting For Them to TurnChad gives a sneak preview of the new Dangerous Love audiobook. He reads from Chapter 13 "Waiting For Them to Change" where he tells the story about a failed attempt to shame a rogue math teacher in high school and addresses pushback from people who feel that the fairest thing to have happen is for the other person, the person that caused the conflict, to turn first in conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-04-1717 minDangerous Love PodcastWaiting For Them to TurnChad gives a sneak preview of the new Dangerous Love audiobook. He reads from Chapter 13 "Waiting For Them to Change" where he tells the story about a failed attempt to shame a rogue math teacher in high school and addresses pushback from people who feel that the fairest thing to have happen is for the other person, the person that caused the conflict, to turn first in conflict.
2020-04-1717 min
TrueHoopBRING IT IN: Chad Ford, Part 2This is Part 2. Part 1 is here.Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Chad Ford, their longtime colleague at ESPN, a writer, analyst and NBA Draft expert, who is also a professor, an international conflict mediator, and an executive board member for PeacePlayers. His book “Dangerous Love,” about transforming conflict, made Henry cry and comes out in June.(Also, we think Chad might have hosted the first, or certainly one of the first, NBA podcasts, which launched at ESPN in 2006 if memory serves.)Chad’s message is amazing, brilli...
2020-04-1534 min
TrueHoopBRING IT IN: Chad Ford, Part IToday on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Chad Ford, their longtime colleague at ESPN, a writer, analyst and NBA Draft expert, who is also a professor, an international conflict mediator, and an executive board member for PeacePlayers. His book “Dangerous Love,” about transforming conflict, made Henry cry and comes out in June.(Also, we think Chad might have hosted the first, or certainly one of the first, NBA podcasts, which launched at ESPN in 2006 if memory serves.)Chad’s message is amazing, brilliant, compassionate, and more applicable to quarantine life than y...
2020-04-1541 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous Love HeroesChad and Dangerous Love Social Media Director Bailee Rasmussen highlight Dangerous Love heroes in the world including an ER Doctor, farm laborers and struggling couples and offer a challenge to people who are still struggling with the political polarization of COVID-19.
2020-04-0330 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 3: Dangerous Love HeroesChad and Dangerous Love Social Media Director Bailee Rasmussen highlight Dangerous Love heroes in the world including an ER Doctor, farm laborers and struggling couples and offer a challenge to people who are still struggling with the political polarization of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-04-0330 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous Love in MarriageChad is joined by his wife, Amanda Ford, an adjunct intercultural peacebuilding professor focused on interpersonal and family conflict to discuss how to survive sheltering in place with a partner or spouse that you're struggling with.
2020-03-2743 minDangerous Love PodcastEp 2: Dangerous Love in MarriageChad is joined by his wife, Amanda Ford, an adjunct intercultural peacebuilding professor focused on interpersonal and family conflict to discuss how to survive sheltering in place with a partner or spouse that you're struggling with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-03-2743 minDangerous Love PodcastDangerous Love in a PandemicWelcome to the first episode of the Dangerous Love Podcast. COVID-19 has the potential to put our relationships, our communities, our own fears and our own views of the world through the ringer. How are we going to see the conflict of this global public health crisis? Will this destroy us, or will we come out stronger and more united because of it? Chad gives examples from history, conflict theory and a real world example of a doctor practicing Dangerous Love in his community right now to show us the way.
2020-03-2036 minDangerous Love PodcastEp: 1 Dangerous Love in a PandemicWelcome to the first episode of the Dangerous Love Podcast. COVID-19 has the potential to put our relationships, our communities, our own fears and our own views of the world through the ringer. How are we going to see the conflict of this global public health crisis? Will this destroy us, or will we come out stronger and more united because of it? Chad gives examples from history, conflict theory and a real world example of a doctor practicing Dangerous Love in his community right now to show us the way. Learn more about your...
2020-03-2036 min