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Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensCorinne OFlynn & Ghosts of Witches Past Jul 12, 2017Corinne O’Flynn is the unflappable conference chair for RMFW’s big three day conference, Colorado Gold, coming up in early September.
But of course, she is also a writer of fantasy and mystery.
So this time on the podcast it's a dual-purpose interview, to catch up with Corinne’s writing and find out about the new features and some of the guests arriving from all over the country and, in fact, world for Colorado Gold.
Corinne O’Flynn is the author of The Expatriates fantasy-adventure series, Witches of Tower Hill paranormal suspense series featuring the award-winning Ghosts of Witches Past, th...
2025-07-2545 min
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers hosted by Mark StevensCorinne O'Flynn & Prep for Colorado Gold May 11, 2016Registration for Colorado Gold, RMFW's big three-day conference in September, is now open and this podcast provides a thorough preview from conference chair Corinne O’Flynn.
There are several new features to the conference this year including “Hook Your Book” sessions, new options on the master class schedule, an expanded author signing sessions, additional author readings, the mentor room and more. Corinne talks about the two keynote speakers who are on the way and offers suggestions for first-time conference goers.
Corinne O'Flynn is a native New Yorker who now lives in Colorado. She's the author of The Expatriates fantasy series and th...
2025-07-2546 min
The Word of Their Testimony29. Behind the Christian Facade: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse and Finding God's Truth | Amy GalliIn this profoundly raw episode, Amy shares a harrowing story of surviving generational trauma and abuse hidden behind the facade of a perfect Christian marriage. She believed she had found her "Boaz" in an older church leader, but the reality was a lonely world of narcissistic abuse that left her feeling isolated and questioning her sanity. Her community couldn't see past the illusion, leaving her to navigate the confusion alone. The story takes a devastating turn after her husband’s death, when a bombshell revelation from her children shatters her world and unlocks Amy's own dissociated memories of hor...
2025-06-1927 min
The Word of Their Testimony28. From the Streets to Salvation | Austin BushPrepare to be moved by an incredibly powerful testimony as Austin shares his harrowing journey from a life spiraling out of control to one radically transformed by God's grace. Austin details his descent through multiple addictions—from alcohol and pornography to painkillers, and ultimately crack cocaine. This destructive path led to divorce, strained relationships with his children, job loss, and eventually, homelessness on the streets of Austin, Texas. Listen as Austin recounts the divine interventions that began to pierce through his despair, including a mysteriously found card that simply read "Expect a Miracle." He shares his experiences in and...
2025-06-0526 min
The Word of Their Testimony27. The Power of Surrender: From Chronic Relapse to Lasting Recovery | Sierra BushSierra joins the podcast to share her compelling journey from a self-described "black sheep" caught in addiction, to a beacon of hope in recovery. Despite growing up knowing God, she fell into drug use at 18, leading to homelessness, abusive relationships, and trafficking. For years, she navigated cycles of sobriety attempts, rehab stints, and relapses, often rationalizing her choices even while attending church or talking about faith during periods of use. Sierra doesn't shy away from the pain inflicted on her family or the depths of her despair, including multiple incarcerations.It was during her last prison term that...
2025-05-0126 min
The Word of Their Testimony26. Walking Through the Fire With Jesus — A Refugee’s Story of God‘s Providence | Gédéon OsambaGédéon’s life story is a powerful illustration of God's guiding hand amidst frequent turmoil. From a childhood in the war-torn Congo, where a miraculous event solidified his faith, to a challenging refugee journey across continents, Gédéon experienced profound instability. Yet, even in the midst of uncertainty, God was at work, nurturing his gift of music and worship.Arriving in the United States brought a new set of challenges, including a lengthy asylum process that tested his faith. During this time of waiting, Gédéon wrestled with God, questioning the purpose of his struggle...
2025-04-0954 min
The Word of Their Testimony25. From PTSD to Peace — The Hope That Changed Everything | John BoyleFrom a violent childhood in the Appalachian mountains to the executive suite, John Boyle's story is a testament to the transformative power of hope and forgiveness. In this raw and honest episode, John, author of "Appalachian Kid: How Hope Changed Everything," shares his journey from trauma and addiction to redemption and purpose.Growing up, John's world was defined by violence and hardship, shaping his brain and triggering a decade-long battle with undiagnosed PTSD. Despite professional success, he struggled with crippling anxiety, addiction, and a desperate search for answers. Misdiagnosed and self-medicating, John's life hit rock bottom until a...
2025-03-1733 min
The Word of Their Testimony24. It's Ok Not to Be Ok — Finding God's Love, Grace + Rest in the Process of Healing | Amanda LawrenceThis episode is a powerful testament to the reality that faith is a journey, not a destination.Amanda initially felt disqualified from sharing her testimony because she was still in the midst of her struggles. But in this raw and honest conversation, she shatters the illusion of perfect Christian living, revealing that every testimony is a work in progress. Amanda candidly discusses her past struggles with sex and love addiction, the shame she carried, and the path to recovery. She reveals how recent intense trials led to backsliding and burnout, prompting a season of rest and...
2025-02-2628 min
The Word of Their Testimony23. From Self-Reliance to Following God's Lead | Paul GrahamThis episode features Paul Graham, who shares his inspiring testimony of finding faith and surrendering his life to God. Paul grew up in a church but didn't have a deep personal connection with his faith. As he got older, he focused more on himself and his career, neglecting his spiritual life. Even after college, when he found a church community in Denver, he still felt hesitant to fully embrace his faith publicly. A turning point came for Paul after the passing of his brother. He began to seek a deeper connection with God and embarked on a challenging self-improvement program...
2025-01-2932 min
The Word of Their Testimony22. Healing From Church Hurt, Embracing Vulnerability + Rediscovering Joy | Amy ArpAmy Arp, a lifelong believer, shares her powerful story of hope, heartbreak, and resilience. From the joy of childhood faith to the devastating experience of a toxic church, Amy navigates through betrayal, shame, and the continual process of rebuilding her life. After surviving church hurt, divorce, and a series of abusive relationships, Amy found healing by developing a deeper relationship with God through His Word. This episode offers valuable insights, including the importance of cultivating healthy relationships, the joy in vulnerability, and the steps you can take to find healing and hope on your own journey. I was truly inspired...
2025-01-1320 min
The Word of Their Testimony21. From Despair to Deliverance | David LerumDavid Lerum, a man deeply wounded by a broken childhood and the hypocrisy of his religious upbringing, spiraled into a life of addiction, fueled by trauma and a desperate search for meaning. His struggles with drugs, particularly methamphetamine, led to self-destruction, the loss of his family, and homelessness. At his lowest point, facing despair and contemplating suicide, David cried out to God. This desperate plea for help ushered in a profound transformation. He found solace in faith, discovered his identity in Christ, and experienced the transformative power of God's grace. Through dedicated recovery programs and the support of a loving...
2024-12-3027 min
The Word of Their Testimony20. Healing Beyond Expectations: A Story of Faith, Divine Timing + Modern Miracles | Keri ElliottIn this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Keri Elliott opens up about her 19-year struggle with Crohn's Disease and the journey of faith that led to her miraculous healing. Diagnosed in 7th grade, Keri spent years seeking healing through prayer and altar calls, but despite her efforts, her health remained unchanged. Along the way, she raised a family, endured chronic pain in her feet, and never stopped trusting in God's ability to heal. Everything changed when, at eight months pregnant, Keri was encouraged by her husband to receive prayer from a passionate woman at church. Through her story, Keri reflects...
2024-12-0923 min
The Word of Their Testimony19. Healing Family Trauma Through Forgiveness + Reconciliation | Chad ZepernickIn this episode, Chad Zepernick shares powerful and inspiring story of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the transformative power of faith. His journey highlights the importance of addressing past hurts and seeking healing, even in the most challenging of circumstances. As a young child, Chad went through some intense trauma involving domestic abuse and emotional neglect. His faith in God provided strength, hope, and guidance during difficult times. By forgiving his parents, Chad was able to break free from the cycle of bitterness and resentment. Through reconciling with them, he was able to deepen their relationship, foster a sense of family unity...
2024-11-2534 min
The Word of Their Testimony18. Faithfully Serving God + Country | Don LeMayDon's life was radically changed after accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. This newfound faith led him to overcome addiction, find purpose, and dedicate his life to serving others. Despite facing adversity, Don experienced God's provision in his life. From surviving the Vietnam War to overcoming financial challenges, God's hand was evident in his journey. Don's passion for sharing the gospel led him to engage in various forms of outreach, including door-to-door evangelism, nursing home ministry, and starting a home church. Even in his later years, Don continues to impact lives through his witness and his commitment to...
2024-11-1134 min
The Word of Their Testimony17. What Her Abuser Intended For Harm, God Used For His Glory | Chelsea DerouenEpisode 17 is an inspiring story of resilience and faith. It's a testament to the human spirit and the transformative power of God's grace. Chelsea Derouen shares her journey from a seemingly privileged upbringing to facing adversity and ultimately finding her calling. It is a poignant reminder that challenges can be catalysts for growth. Her experiences with domestic abuse and single parenthood could have easily derailed her life, but her unwavering faith and determination allowed her to overcome these obstacles. The support Chelsea received from loved ones and the Texas Baptist Children's Home played a crucial role in her recovery, spiritual...
2024-10-3029 min
The Word of Their Testimony16. Looking for Love + Facing an Unwanted Pregnancy — To Choosing Adoption + Finding Healing and Purpose | Gerrianne GablerGerrianne Gabler shares her journey of redemption and hope. Her experience of sexual molestation and exposure to abusive relationships deeply shaped her self-esteem and worldview. She turned to promiscuity and unhealthy marriages in a desperate attempt to fill the void. Her acceptance of Jesus at 25 marked a turning point, leading to a path of healing and spiritual growth. Gerrianne’s ability to forgive herself and others was instrumental in her transformation. When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, she made the difficult decision to give her child up for adoption. She earned her degree in social work and used her experiences to...
2024-10-1633 min
The Word of Their Testimony15. Finding God in the Darkest Times, Learning How to Love + Using Your Story For God’s Glory | Jacob BowkerJacob Bowker shares his journey of how God has always shown up for him in the darkest times. After going through a divorce and putting his son in a mental health hospital, Jacob reached out to God in his most broken moment. God began to shift the trajectory of Jacob’s life by teaching him how to love through forgiveness and breaking down the walls built up around his heart. Once he allowed God to heal him on the inside, everything began to change on the outside. God took his experience with an alcoholic parent and drug addicted son and us...
2024-09-3048 min
The Word of Their Testimony14. Clinging to God’s Goodness in the Midst of Hard Times + Fully Loving Others | Missy StewardMissy gives a beautiful testimony of clinging to God’s goodness in the midst of hard times. She shares her experience of teenage trauma, welcoming Jesus into her heart, walking alongside a recovering addict, and enduring the loss of children. Missy’s perspective on life, loss, and loving others is truly inspiring. This is definitely one of the most moving testimonies I’ve ever heard, and I pray it blesses you too!
2024-09-1831 min
The Word of Their Testimony13. Conquering Depression, Cycles of Abuse + Disordered Eating Through Intimacy With Jesus | Dani AdamsDani Adams was raised in a very religious, denominational church. She knew about God, but didn’t know she could know Him personally. At a young age, she went through trauma and abuse, which led to depression, self-esteem issues, and thoughts of wanting to die. When Dani was 17, Dani had a radical encounter with God’s love in the middle of trying to end her life, and things started to change for the better. She discovered she didn’t have to earn His love, that it is freely given. We engaged in a fun discussion about how God has moved in her...
2024-09-1026 min
The Word of Their Testimony12. From Anger, Hatred + Fatherlessness — To Healing, Forgiveness + Ending Generational Trauma | Kyle BertelsKyle Bertels grew up without a father in a traumatic childhood. This filled him with so much anger, hatred and bitterness that he held onto for so long. Throughout his journey, he dealt with drug addiction and severe depression while trying to make sense of the world. When Kyle met Jesus, the amount of healing, forgiveness, and freedom that he experienced was miraculous. God healed his father wound and revealed his true identity as a son of the Heavenly Father. Now, Kyle is able to show up for his kids in a way that was never modeled for him. His...
2024-09-0236 min
The Friday Night LifeJoshua and Kristen Eargle: Choose Joy Today!067. TFNL would like to introduce to you Joshua and Kristen Eargle! Joshua is the Deputy Head - Offensive Line Coach for FIU! Key Stops Prior to FIU:-Kansas - Recruiting Coordinator/Tight Ends#3 Big 12 Recruiting Class -Austin Peay - OC - #1 FCS Recruiting Class, helped to turn program around, rewrote record books offensively-ETBU - Head Coach turned around a losing program in three years, won the Conference Championship and named Coach of the Year.Overall: 5 Bowl Game Appearances2 Conference Championships40 All-Conference Players8 All-AmericansKristen is a Sports Repor...
2024-08-271h 18
The Word of Their Testimony11. From Addiction, Complex Trauma + 9 Suicide Attempts — To Miraculous Healing + Restoration Through Jesus | Neesha PoncianoWARNING: MATURE CONTENT — NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDRENNeesha Ponciano was raised in the church by a worship leader. Things started to fall apart when her dad cheated on her mom and her parents split up. She started hanging out with the wrong crowd, got into drugs, and things quickly spiraled downward after that leading to partying, abusive relationships, and single motherhood. It was then that Neesha endured the most horrific nightmare, and became a helpless victim to unspeakable torture and abuse. But even in her darkest hour, God was with her through it all. After escaping the de...
2024-08-2728 min
The Word of Their Testimony10. Feeling Lost, Incomplete + Without Purpose — To Finding a Place to Belong With Jesus | Jenna BertelsJenna Bertels was raised in a loving home, but as she grew up she had this feeling that something was missing. She wanted to feel complete and whole. She felt lost and didn’t know if she had a purpose in life. Jenna started questioning why she was here on earth. Was there anything that she could do in life that was beyond her and bigger? When a friend invited her to youth camp, Jenna had an encounter with God’s love that changed her life forever. She continued to press into His guidance, and say yes to wherever He woul...
2024-08-2025 min
The Word of Their Testimony9. Alcoholic Drug Addict Finds Sobriety + Then Levels Up Her Recovery With Jesus | Gretchen CourtingGretchen Courting shares her journey of recovery after over a decade of active addiction. She dabbled in many substances, but her drug of choice was heroin. Alcoholics Anonymous helped her get sober 12 years ago, but today Jesus helps her stay sober. We engaged in a fun discussion about how recovery looks different for everyone, including the pros and cons of AA, and how we choose to identify in sobriety today. Gretchen talks about how she found the right church community and its blessings upon her family. She also gets into how faith played a part in the decision to homeschool...
2024-08-1226 min
The Word of Their Testimony8. From the Hamster Wheel of New Age Spirituality — To Finding Everything He Was Seeking in Jesus | Jerold LimongelliJerold Limongelli shares his journey of seeking self-love and worthiness through new age spirituality. He got deep into tarot cards, yoga, meditation, and Eastern mysticism. He tried plant medicines like ayahuasca, DMT and peyote. He traveled the world to study with shamans, gurus, witch doctors and voodoo practitioners. Even though it appeared on the outside that he was winning at life, Jerold became stuck in a never-ending quest to elevate himself to a higher level of consciousness. His life dramatically changed one day when God spoke to Him during a walk in the woods. The Holy Spirit transformed Jerold’s li...
2024-08-0530 min
The Word of Their Testimony7. Abused + Abandoned by His Father — To Finding a Heavenly Father + Starting a Ministry for Fatherless Children | Robert HallRobert Hall was raised in abusive home and abandoned by his father at a young age. Despite a rough upbringing, he started seeking Jesus after a miraculous encounter. Over time, God revealed His love to Robert and taught him what a true father looks like. He restored and healed Robert from the hurt he’d been through. Now, he faithfully serves God by working in the lives of children from fatherless homes with his ministry, Children of the King. Robert has been such a blessing to my family, and I pray His testimony blesses you too!
2024-07-2923 minThe Friday Night LifeKevin Swift: From So Cal Surf to Gold Beach#066. Like a lot of football coaches (myself included), breaking film down at the age of 10 with his father, a high school science teacher and football coach for 52 years, was the inspiration for Coach Kevin Swift to get into coaching. He attended Servite High School in Anaheim, California. At Servite, he was coached and mentored by some of the finest coaches around. All would move onto great success at the collegiate level from University of Washington, to University of Cincinnati, and to Chapman University. From Servite he would go on to play collegiately at FCS University of Northern I...
2024-07-2758 min
The Word of Their Testimony6. From a Broken Home + Traumatic Childhood — To Discovering The Love of Jesus + The Power of Prayer | Jennifer JensenJennifer Jensen had a traumatic childhood growing up in a broken home with alcoholic, drug-abusing parents. It wasn’t until she was placed in a foster home with believers that she began to learn there was a better way to live life. In that home, she and her twin sister gave their lives to Jesus. Jennifer’s life tells a story of loving people no matter what. Throughout all of her hardships, she learned to take ownership over her relationship with the Lord and never stopped praying. God ended up using her to help change the fate of her family. I wa...
2024-07-2221 min
The Word of Their Testimony5. From Rejection, Anger + Womanizing — To a New Identity in Christ | Paul JamesPaul James grew up in a fatherless, broken home in Africa, where he was abused, neglected and rejected. Eventually, his family moved to America with hope of a brighter future. When an unexpected pregnancy forced him to let his dreams go, he got into partying, became a womanizer, and developed anger issues. Thankfully, God never stopped pursuing him, and he gave his life to Jesus. God taught Paul healing through forgiveness, and obedience to His direction. Now, God is using Paul as a witness for His kingdom. Paul’s powerful testimony is proof that we serve a limitless God who ca...
2024-07-1535 minThe Friday Night LifeChad and Talisha Alligood: God's Plan is Bigger065. TFNL welcomes Chad and Talisha Alligood to the podcast. Coach Alligood is currently the Athletic director for the Jones County School System in Georgia. He has been in high school coaching for 30 years. He was the head football coach and Athletic director for Northside high School in Warner Robins, Ga and Washington- Wilkes High School in Washington, Ga. Talisha has been a licensed Realtor in Warner Robins, Ga. for 20 years. She is also an author and speaker for coaches wives events around the country. Her recent devotional , Walking with you through every Season, was published this past year. ...
2024-07-1351 min
The Word of Their Testimony4. Seeking Love + Fulfillment In the World, But Finding It In Jesus | Madison BurneyMadison Burney was raised without a father in a strict religious environment. She got pregnant with her first kid her senior year of high school, causing her to be treated like the black sheep of the family. Lacking the love of an earthly father, she turned to sex, drugs, and alcohol to fill that void. But the Heavenly Father chased after Madison and knew exactly how to meet her. In her most broken moment, she had a life-altering encounter with God and experienced His overwhelming love, that the world could never give her. The story she shares is so moving...
2024-07-0820 minThe Friday Night LifeJustin and Haley Brown-Woods 2.0: Coaching Our Way out of Debt064. TFNL welcomes back The Price of Avocado Toast! Haley and Justin Brown-Woods are financial coaches and came back to catch up with us about life, finances and paying down debt. Since their last time on our show their lives have changed quite a bit. They've grown from a family of 3 to a family of 5, paid down over $130,000 in debt, Justin is now a full time financial coach alongside Haley and they have helped their clients pay down over a million dollars of debt! In this episode we talk...The importance of value based spending and value based savi...
2024-07-0246 min
The Word of Their Testimony3. Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses Cult to Finding Jesus + a Miracle Adoption | Brittney GruettBrittney Gruett shares her story of growing up in a religious cult called Jehovah’s Witnesses. Her family eventually left the church, but thankfully she was saved as a young adult. From that day on, her life was forever changed. Brittney went from fearing death to discovering an inexplicable peace. Years later, after struggling with infertility, she experienced a miraculous way to adopt a baby. The Lord has blessed Brittney with mighty testimony to share. I was truly touched by it, and I hope you are as well!
2024-07-0133 min
The Word of Their Testimony2. Overcoming Anxiety, Anger + Alcoholism — Through Saying Yes to God + Surrendering | Andy ElliottAndy Elliott shares his journey of struggling with severe social anxiety, anger and alcoholism. Everyone tried to help him, but it wasn’t until he had a radical encounter with the Holy Spirit, that his life began to change. He chose to surrender over and over again until he started feeling differently. He embraced discomfort and said yes to what God was asking him to do. Little by little, God has been transforming his life. Now, Andy is the lead pastor of The Beat Church in Round Rock TX, founder of L3 Recovery, and author of The Stickle Maker’s Love...
2024-06-2429 minThe Friday Night LifeAndrew Lachelt: Once a Knight...Always a Knight!63. The old adage, "What goes around comes around", speaks to how you treat people. But in the case of Andrew Lachelt, this can be used in regards to his football journey as well. He attended Ontario Christian High School from 2006-2010. And then after his college playing career came to an end (which included a stint at University of Oklahoma), he ended up back at OCHS in 2012 coaching WRs. Then the rest of his journey goes as follows:2015 QBs @ Upland HS2017 Offensive Coordinator @ Ontario Christian2019 QBs @ San Bernardino Valley College2022 Offensive Consultant @ Ontario Christian
2024-06-1543 min
The Word of Their Testimony1. From Fatherlessness, Hollywood + New Age — to Forgiveness, Truth + Becoming a Daughter of God | Dawn SorensonIn the inaugural episode of The Word of Their Testimony Podcast, Dawn Sorenson shares her journey of being born without an earthly father to becoming a daughter of God. From a career in makeup artistry in Hollywood, to a yoga teacher training in India, she was continuously pursued by a Heavenly Father who taught her forgiveness and gave her the answers she was seeking. I was so blessed by her story, and I hope you are too!
2024-06-1039 minThe Friday Night LifeFriday Night Wives: Ashley Hover & Shelby Ashley62. Corinne sat down (virtually) with the ladies of "Friday Night Wives". Friday Night Wives is an online community whose mission is to bring support and encouragement to other Coaches Wives from all different sports. In this episode you'll hear how this unlikely partnership has turned out to be such a sweet friendship. They also talk Mom life, Coaches Wife life and the juggling their own businesses and FNW as well. Ashley is the founder of The Game Day Family. She's married to Heath Hover, the Offensive Coordinator for South Forsyth High School in Cummings, GA. She started The Game...
2024-06-0144 minThe Friday Night LifeBrett and Brittany Sloan61. Chris and Corinne welcomes Brett and Brittany Sloan. In this conversation, The Sloan's share their football coaching journey which includes both wonderful moments and some hard ones as well. Some key points in our conversation:How the AFCWA has been a source of encouragement and support for Brittany.The realities of moving 6 times in 8 years of marriage.How to connect in a new community.The Sloan's perspective in dealing with being let go from your coaching job, and a shift in perspective can change the way the total outlook.Brett Sloan has 20 years of coaching exp...
2024-05-171h 03The Friday Night LifeChris and Corinne Stevens: Season Four... Here We Go!#60. And Here we go! Chris and Corinne are about to conclude their second year up in the Central Valley. They recap on the year and how they're doing. Corinne shares what her role is at the school along with Chris sharing his take on being a "sophmore" Athletic Director and what's next for them as a family this coming year. Corinne is stepping into a new role this coming football season and she's still not sure about it. Tune in to hear what this next season holds for them as a couple and for the podcast and a new vis...
2024-05-0329 minThe Friday Night LifeSolmaz Chadwell: A Journey to Freedom#059. TFNL welcomes back Solmaz Chadwell with a 1 v. 1 interview with Corinne. Solmaz sits down with Corinne via zoom and is able to share her personal testimony of immigrating to America from Iran. It's a wonderful story of Faith, Hope and the pursuit of Freedom. You will come away from this episode understanding a true story of immigration from Iran, what really is happening in Iran and how we can help bring awareness to the oppression going on towards Iranian Women. Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you listening and downloading! Amnesty InternationalSolmaz...
2023-07-2155 minThe Friday Night LifeChris Stevens: 5 Points for a Successful Fall Camp#58. Fall Camp is an exciting time for football Programs all across America. The opening game is right around the corner, the armor is coming out, Friday Night Lights are getting ready to fire up again!Are you ready for the final push? The final tune up for the season? Fall Camp is here! Top 5 Points to making sure that this Fall Camp will be successful and set the stage for opening night:Video Library StorageWeight Room Organization and ExecutionCoaches MeetingFirst Day/Week PlanFootball Operationshttp://www.thefridaynightlife.comInstagram: @thefridaynightlifeTwitter: @th...
2023-07-0729 minThe Friday Night LifeCorinne Stevens: 5 ways to get ready for this football season!#57. The Stevens change up their normal recording format and Corinne takes over the recording sesh alone for the first time. She shares 5 things that the Coach's Wife should prioritize to better prepare for the upcoming football season. Here's the convo in a nutshell....1. Open Communication and Support2. Personal Self-Care3. Setting realistic goals and expectations4. Establishing a support system5. Embracing Organization and Time-ManagementLinks:Passionate Penny PincherBeth Walker Blog
2023-06-0926 minThe Friday Night LifeJamey and Solmaz Chadwell: A Journey to Liberty#056. Jamey Chadwell is the new head coach at Liberty University. In this episode we get to chat with the Chadwell's on how they got together, and their journey from college all the way up to their new home at Liberty University. Solmaz also shares her journey with us in immigrating to the United States. In addition to listening to their journey shared as a coaching couple, they also have a profound Faith. Both Solmaz and Jamey talk about how their faith in the Lord has developed them into the people they are today to be used by the Lord...
2023-05-251h 00The Friday Night LifeAshley Hover: The Game Day Family#055. Ashley is the founder of The Game Day Family. She's married to Heath Hover, the Offensive Coordinator for South Forsyth High School in Cummings, GA. She started The Game Day Family as an Etsy shop filled with fun little onesies for babies and other gifts and it quickly turned into her creating children's books for the coach's kid. We had a great conversation chatting about why she started the Game Day Family shop, how she and Heath met, how important having other coach's wives in your corner can make the difference and the sometimes struggle of being labeled a coac...
2023-05-0440 minThe Friday Night LifeBeth Walker: Organization in the Moving Chaos#054. Organization in the Moving ChaosTFNL would like to welcome back Beth Walker. Beth has become a good friend of Corinne’s. She’s encouraged and mentored her in the last few years especially this last year going through the move up to Central Valley. Beth is an author, mentor, speaker, marketing director, encourager, blogger and a fellow coach’s wife. She comes on the podcast to share her wisdom and insight in the moving process. She’s done a move or two in her time. Ha! She talks about some ways that we can...
2023-03-231h 09The Friday Night LifeJennifer Gorman: Registered Dietician and Nutritionist#053. Welcome Jennifer Gorman to the TFNL Family! Jennifer is a fellow Coach’s Wife and also a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist. Her husband, Justin Gorman, is the Passing Game Coordinator/Head Track Coach at Abilene in Abilene, TX. She’s a momma of 3, Cooper and Masyn (8) are twins and Crawford, 2 years old. On this episode, Jennifer and Corinne have a great discussion talking about proper nutrition and health for our athletes. She shares her “Three Most Important Things” every athlete should know about!! Jennifer also shares about her personal journey of being a coach’s wife describing...
2023-03-0959 minThe Friday Night LifeChristine Flores: The Coaching Family Foundation#052. Christine Flores is the founder and CEO of the Coaching Family Foundation. She's married to David Flores who is the O. C. and recruiting coordinator for Evangel University. Christine is a social worker and mental health therapist as well. In 2015 she began her blog and social media accounts, Coach Wife Life, where she strives to create a community that helps encourage and support other coaches wives. We talk about how she and David met during a powder puff game, also about mental health in athletes and how we as a coaching family can come alongside our athletes who are exp...
2023-02-2332 minThe Friday Night LifeChris and Corinne Stevens: The Big Move#051.Season 3 Ya'll and Chris and Corinne are excited to share all that has happened since they moved up to Central Valley. Chris shares about his experiences as being an athletic director, how the move has impacted Corinne, their time in North Carolina for the AFCA Conference and the recent passing of Chris's father. http://www.thefridaynightlife.comInstagram: @thefridaynightlifeTwitter: @thefnlpodcastFacebook: @thefridaynightlife
2023-02-0935 minThe Friday Night LifeChris and Corinne Stevens: So You're a New Head Coach...Now What?#050. Greetings! It's Chris and Corinne again with another solo episode. In this episode, we talk about what it 's like to get that very first gig. You are now a HEAD FOTBALL COACH! So what's next? What do you do? What's your first order of business? We recap the experiences we have been through in hopes it helps those first timers out there, or maybe even guide a veteran coaching couple to try something new. Thanks again for tuning in and taking the time to listen to our podcast.The Friday Night Life...
2022-04-2152 minThe Friday Night LifeChris and Corinne Stevens: Big Change Is Coming!#049. Hey Hey....it's just us....your hosts, Chris and Corinne Stevens. We have some big changes coming this year in 2022. We recap some of our past guests, catch you all up on what's going on, and fill you in on a huge change to our lives this year. Thanks again for tuning in and taking the time to listen to our podcast.The Friday Night Life website: https://www.thefridaynightlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefridaynightlife/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheFNLPodcast
2022-03-1756 minThe Friday Night LifeWayne Voorhees: USA Football, How to Open a School, and a Fatal Bus Crash#048. Coach Wayne Voorhees and I have a unique relationship. Wayne was the Head Football Coach at Legacy HS in 2016, and was looking to travel to California to play a football game. The organization he was connected to found me looking for a game the very same week, and we set up the contest. We had a great game, right down to the wire. Upon returning home after the trip, Coach Voorhees and the team were involved in a fatal bus crash that left the driver dead, and the staff very badly injured. After hearing about the crash, I was...
2022-03-0355 minThe Friday Night LifeMasai and Crystal Dalton: Football Newlyweds#047. Masai went to and graduated from Clemson University and went straight into the Army after graduating. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! After retiring from the Army, he began coaching at a small private school in rural Georgia where he was the 1st African-American coach/teacher on the staff. Since then, he has coached at some of the largest and most successful programs in Georgia. HE has been a part of 2 state championship teams. Outside of football, Masai enjoys working out, going to the shooting range, and hanging out with his family.Crystal is high school English teacher...
2022-02-171h 07The Friday Night LifeChris Stevens: Six Points on Leadership#046. Coach Stevens shares his thoughts on the most important aspect of his "Building a QB From the Ground Up" talk at the Southern California Coaches Clinic. This is a recap of the leadership part of that talk.The Friday Night Life website: https://www.thefridaynightlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefridaynightlife/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheFNLPodcast
2022-02-0529 minThe Friday Night LifeJason and Veronica Bornn: Saugus Strong#045. Jason Bornn is a 30+ year coaching veteran, and his 19th as Head Coach of the Saugus Centurions with a record of 104 wins 94 losses, three Foothill League titles (2008, 2011, 2020), while reaching the playoffs 12 out of the past 16 seasons, with four CIF Semi-Final appearances (2016, 2013, 2008, and 2007). Prior to coaching at Saugus, Coach Bornn was an assistant coach at Occidental College, Canyon H.S. (Canyon Country, Ca), John Muir H.S. (Pasadena, Ca), and Village Christian H.S. (Sun Valley, Ca). While at Village Christian, Coach Bornn worked with the defense and built a reputation for hard-nosed, aggressive defenses that were consistently i...
2022-01-201h 15The Friday Night LifeErica Hardin and Jennifer Giugliano: A "Coaches Wives Night Out"#044. Coaches Wives Night Out (South Carolina) was started by Erica Hardin and Jennifer Guiliano. Corinne had the chance to sit down with them (via zoom) and talk about why they began this great event for coaches wives and how important it is for us, football wives to feel supported. Both Erica and Jennifer are married and their husbands coach together at River Bluff High School in Lexington, South Carolina. Coaches Wives Night Out Website: https://cwnosc.wixsite.com/cwnoscCoaches Wives Night Out Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwnosc/?hl=enCoaches Wives Night Out Tw...
2022-01-0654 minThe Friday Night LifeTim and Anne Rulo: Leadership and Lightning Strikes#043. Tim and Anne Rulo. A wonderful couple that has impacted and continues to impact lives everywhere. Tim is the Head Football, Head Strength & Conditioning, Assistant Track, Leadership Coordinator at Russellville High School (Missouri). He has been coaching for 18 years, 14 as head coach. His main focus is leadership and character development.Anne Rulo, LMFT, LPC, was a counselor for 14 years, first with teens that had gotten into trouble with the law (and their families) and then at a college wellness center. Three years ago she stepped away to start writing and speaking. Her main focuses are faith, mental...
2021-12-021h 07The Friday Night LifeRandy and Carolyn Allen: 400+ Wins, a Fidora, and the Top of Texas#042. Randy and Carolyn Allen met through Kanakuk ministries at one of the camps in Missiouri. However they were reunited when Carolyn was attending Texas A &M and Randy was asked to play the guitar and entertain some college students. They have two children, Zac and Ashley (which you will have to hear how Coach Allen became "matchmaker"), and 8 grand children. Carolyn is the author of the book, "The Coaches Wife" which can be found on Amazon (click the link). She is also very responsible for getting her husband the job at Highland Park. Hear the story of how...
2021-11-1855 minThe Friday Night LifeKirby Toribio: Faith, Fitness, Family, and College Football#041. This is a great episode as we introduce you to Kirby Toribio. Kirby shares about life as a college football coach's wife. Kirby's husband is Anthony Toribio and they've been married for 6 years now. They met when Kirby was in college at Carson-Newman University in Tennessee. Anthony had attended Carson-Newman but had since graduated and was playing NFL football for the Kansas City Chiefs at that time. Before then he also played for the Miami Dolphins. After sometime they got married and eventually moved their way over to Albany, Georgia where he received a coaching job for Albany State Universit...
2021-11-0449 minThe Friday Night LifeJohn and Luz Rice: Faith Over Fear#040. John and Luz Rice have a riveting "together story" unlike any other. Luz is from Columbia and has not known American Football before she met John. You have to hear their story to believe it. Now, Luz and John have four children and they are all in on being a "footbal family", so much so that their daughter is the Director of Football Operations for her Dad.Coach Rice served as an assistant coach on the Poly Football Varsity Football Staff. Prior to that, he served as an assistant coach at St. John Bosco High School in...
2021-10-211h 05The Friday Night LifeJeff and Jocelyn Steinberg: Attacking the Day With Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind!#039. Jeff and Jocelyn Steinberg has a great story. From Canada to Southern California. 4 kiddos, 4 dogs, 5 horses, and a partridge in a pear tree!Coach Steinberg is the Head Football Coach at Beaumont High School in Southern California. He joined Beaumont after successful stints at Rancho Verde, Corona Santiago, AB Miller and Ridgecrest Burroughs. He won CIF Championships at Rancho Verde and Burroughs!At each of his schools Coach Steinberg implemented a hurry up no huddle spread offense that saw tremendous results. Known for his organization & program building experience Jeff has been successful at 5 high schools...
2021-10-071h 05The Friday Night LifeMasaki Matsumoto: His Journey From Japan and the Coaches of Influence in His Life#038. Coach Masaki Matsumoto was born in Japan, but grew up in Seattle, WA and attended King's High School and played for Jim Shapiro (Episode #007). After graduating from high school, Coach Matsumoto received a scholarship to play football at Trinity International University in Chicago, IL. He went onto receive his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education & Health and eventually, received his Master's degree in Special Education. He started his first teaching job at Bernstein High School in Los Angeles, CA in 2008; where he also became an assistant football coach and the head track coach. After four seasons, he took over...
2021-09-2358 minThe Friday Night LifeLaing and Holly Stevens: Where It All Began#037. Ladies and Gentlemen...Corinne and I have been looking forward to this episode since the moment we started this podcast. This is where it all began in my journey to become a Head Football Coach. I would like to introduce to you my Mom and Dad, Laing and Holly Stevens. They have a powerful story of love and forgiveness, restoration and perseverance. Laing has been a coach for 45+ years. He owns two CIF Southern section titles, multiple Coach of the Year awards, and has left an indelible legacy across Southern California with all of lives he has t...
2021-09-091h 00The Friday Night LifeHerb and Joe Meyer: A Championship Legacy and the "Mount Rushmore" of California High School Football#036. Arguably one of the greatest Father - Son coaching teams in California, and maybe the nation. Joe and Herb Meyer have spent their entire football coaching careers in San Diego, California. Herb is on the "Mount Rushmore" of California high school football with 338 total wins (only three coaches have accomplished this to date) and 10 CIF titles in his career that spans from 1959 - 2003. The Southern California Football Coaches Association has an award named after him called the "Herb Meyer Distinguished Service Award"Coach Herb Meyer Coaches Choice library of football videos/clinics.Joe Meyer:
2021-06-171h 19The Friday Night LifePJ and Kristin Gibbs: Film in the Firehouse, "For Pete's Sake", and Team Japan#035. PJ and Kristin Gibbs have a fascinating and intriguing story. Palmetto Ridge High School in Naples Florida. Coach Gibbs' Defensive Unit was the #1 Ranked Defense in SWFL this year allowing 6.9 Points per game while creating 33 Turnovers and having a Havoc Rate of 42% for the season.Coach has completed his 3rd year at Palmetto Ridge and has helped the team to a historical 2020 Season, winning their 1st CCAC Championship in school, setting a record for wins in a season (9) and winning the program's 1st playoff games in school history.Coach Gibbs coached 14 years in N...
2021-06-031h 08The Friday Night LifeDallas and Becca Hartwell: The Sweet Science of Love, Cornhuskers, and Canadian Football#034. Meet Dallas and Becca Hartwell. Dallas is originally from Nebraska and served in our United Sates Army from 2005-2012. He participated in escort and security missions in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He also worked for the railroad and was a plumber before pursuing a career in teaching and coaching.Becca is originally from Costa Rica, and saw her very first American Football game when she met Dallas. She has her Doctorate Degree in Food and Nutritional Science from the university of Alberta, and is currently serving as a infant gut microbial ecologist...
2021-05-201h 02The Friday Night LifeHarlon and Tammy Barnett: Spartan Pride and Unwrapping Imperfection#033. Tammy C. Barnett holds a Ph. D in Christian Counseling. She has served for over 25+ years educating, empowering and equipping people to self-reflect, accept that their imperfections are perfectly them, and overcome any challenges or adversities they might encounter. Her professional experience includes counseling, mentoring and facilitating. As a counselor, she offers hope to audiences who are struggling. As a mentor, she has volunteered with young individuals at the Boys & Girls Club and local churches. As a bible study facilitator, she provides encouragement to women who are married to football coaches, like herself. In addition to being a wife to her...
2021-05-061h 02The Friday Night LifeJohn and Cecelia Simon: Youth Football to the NFL and Inspiring the Hearts of Coaches Wives#032. We have Cecelia and John Simon on the show with us and we talk Faith, Family and as always Football. Cecelia is a Faith Based author, speaker and teacher who has written 2 books. One is a devotional called “The one day hope: A Christian guide to learning life” and her second book is entitled Married to Coach submitted to Both. Cecelia’s heart and ministry is to uplift and encourage other women through her online community Coaches Wives Unite. John played football for Louisiana Tech and then went on to play in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans and Washingt...
2021-04-221h 00The Friday Night LifeRJ Feild: From RJ's Law, to Meaningful Mentorship, to a CIF Championship#031. Football reaches and impacts so many lives in so many different ways. And for RJ Feild, it reached him in high school, and he wasn't even playing the game. So how does a young man become a football coach without even playing the game? What kept RJ from playing the game? Who reached out to him and introduced him to the game of football? And ho did it change his life forever? Your going to have to listen to find the answers to all these questions and more.A fascinating part of his journey is that Coach...
2021-04-111h 09The Friday Night LifeHalakilangi and Lenora Muagututi'a: A Va'a of Love#030. Decisions determines destiny. A life mantra for The Muagututi'as. Halakilangi was a 5'7 160 pound safety coming out of high school who had a dream and a Coach who inspired him to follow that dream to be a Division I football player. And Lenora, as a young girl who moved 23 times in her childhood before settling in California. Their paths would cross in their late 20's, fall in love, and then the journey begins! In this episode, they share their amazing life journey as Lenora and her family had to walk through the tragedy of losing her...
2021-03-251h 14The Friday Night LifeOrdell and Beth Walker: Walking Through The Friday Night Life#029. Today we have Ordell and Beth Walker talking with us about Faith Family and Football. I have followed Beth on social media for quite some time. She has always posted such wonderful posts encouraging women to “Thrive in their Sweet Spot”. What I love about her is that she has such a heart for her husband, her family, football and coaches’ wives. Her posts continually uplift and encourage women all over the nation. She has made contributions to online communities such as Friday Night Wives, the Glorious Table and just recently began her own community called The Mighty Network. She is also...
2021-03-1158 minThe Friday Night LifeMark and Julie Pasquarella: An Adoption Story and How to Coach Your Own Son#028. I have a special connection with Mark and Julie. Mark was my first boss coming out of college. He hired me in 1994 at Ayala HS, and I served under him for 3 three years before I had to go get a teaching contract in another District. In those years, we went to the CIF Division 2 Finals twice! I was spoiled to be a part of a staff that had multiple former head coaches on it, including my Dad and mentor, Laing Stevens. We were very successful because the men understood Mark's vision for greatness, and combined that with some outstanding t...
2021-02-251h 07The Friday Night LifeAaron and Jody Masden: On a Mission to Save Lives Through Football#027. Aaron Masden played his High School Football at La Crosse Central HS, La Crosse, WI. He was a college RB at Luther College (NCAA DIII), Decorah IA and at the University of Thomas (NCAA DIII), St. Paul MN. He is the current Head Football Coach at Spring Mountain HS. He has a very impressive resume', but that only begins to scratch the surface of what he and his wife, Jody have done to the culture of not only that football program, but all the boys in the facility itself. That's right...Spring Mountain HS is not your a...
2021-02-1157 minThe Friday Night LifeJose "Coco" Jarin: TAK Time All the Time!#026. Coach Coco started coaching football at the Pop Warner level in 1980. As a coach, Coco learned early that a coach is as good as the players that he coaches. In 1980, Coco was fortunate to coach a team blessed with talent with 7 players going on to play major college football. The 1980 team went on to post a 15-0 record and a midget division state championship and a mythical National Championship. Coach Coco has had the honor to have coached three teams in three different levels to state titles with the latter being at Mt. SAC in 1997 where they also won...
2021-01-2859 minThe Friday Night LifeRob Griffing, Danny Faulkenstein, and Aaron Masden: No AFCA Convention? No Problem! Review/Preview and Tuesday Morning QB#025. Corinne and I had the privilege of traveling to Nashville, Tennessee this January for the AFCA Convention. The bad news was the convention was cancelled due to lockdowns. The good news was I still got to sit around and talk football with some great men and coaches. The great news was I recorded our conversations for you!Rob Griffing, Danny Faulkenstein, Aaron Masden and I got talk about our 2020 year and look ahead to 2021 and what lies in store for these coaches. We also watched the NCAA National Championship game between Alabama and Ohio State, and then...
2021-01-2659 minThe Friday Night LifeDeChon Burns: Multi-Sport Athletes, Push-ups for Pops, His Kids, and Wisdom for Young Coaches#024. Coach DeChon Burns is the Head Football Coach at Linfield Christian HS (Temecula, CA). He has coached at every level (see below), and has worked with some HOF coaches and athletes. In this episode, he takes us inside his childhood and playing sports was an "all-the-time" thing. Listen how he reminisces about his Father and the legacy he left for DeChon and his grandchildren. Hear how DeChon carries that legacy into his children. He also shares about how proud he is of his son as he has since graduated college, and is going to take...
2021-01-141h 08The Friday Night LifeJustin and Haley Brown-Woods: Football, Finances, and The Price of Avocado Toast#023. Justin is a QB Coach at his Alma Mater El Molino High School in Sonoma County, in Northern California. He is also a QB Coach at Ground Force Quarter Back Acadmey. Haley is a substitute teacher in the school district and is a swim coach as well. They have their own podcast called "The Price of Avocado Toast" where they help young people with their finances. They have a very compelling testimony on how they started this journey while learning some very valuable life lessons along the way. We talk about how they met, their careers, and how t...
2020-12-3153 min
The Coach's Wife Podcast36: Friday Night Life w/Corinne StevensToday I’m sharing my conversation with Corinne Stevens from The Friday Night Life Podcast. Corinne and her husband Chris interview football couples from around the nation on their podcast The Friday Night Life. I think you’ll feel like you’re sitting right beside us, drinking coffee with two good friends. So, pull up a chair and get comfy and enjoy my conversation with Corinne!Sponsored by The Fly Fox Apparel. Shop at theflyfoxapparel.com and join the discussion on Facebook over at The H...
2020-12-2949 minThe Friday Night LifePeyton Erickson: Should I Stay or Should I Go?#022. We have a great episode to share with you! I had the opportunity to talk with Peyton Erickson. I had been following her for sometime on social media. She’s a banker, beach body coach, a fellow coach’s wife and also the host of her own podcast called The Coach’s wife Playbook podcast. She’s married to Spencer Erickson who is an Assistant Defensive Line coach and director of player personnel at South Dakota State. She and I had a great conversation talking about the Bliss and Blisters of this football married life. Almost to the point where she wasn...
2020-12-1040 minThe Friday Night LifeChris and Corinne Stevens: Happy Thanksgiving!#022. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! 2020 has been one for the books, and can be viewed as forgettable. A lot has happened, and a lot of people have had traumatic experiences that have radically altered the course of their lives. From death, to loss of businesses, to political divide. Our focus and goal in this episode is to bring you a change in your perspective and uplift and encourage you with our story. We talk about what we are thankful for in this 2020 year. Also our how we are thankful for our journey of Infertility and now that we ha...
2020-11-231h 01The Friday Night LifeDominic and Adriana Farrar: Overtime Edition - Coaches of Impact#021. Our first "Overtime edition" with Dominic and Adriana Farrar. We had so much great content in our conversation with Dominic and Adriana, that we felt to leave anything out would be a disservice to their family and the extended village of The Farrar Family and The Charter Oak Football Family.So is an extra 20 minutes or so, of Dominic and Adriana talking about relationships and their village and how important it is to have that support system, and why it makes it so special.Charter Oak Football on Twitter: @COHSFootballThe Friday Night...
2020-11-1723 minThe Friday Night LifeDominic and Adriana Farrar: In Memoriam of Lou Farrar, a Coaching Legend#020. in this episode, Corinne and I got to talk with Dominic and Adriana Farrar. Dominic is currently the Head Football Coach at Charter Oak HS (Covina, CA). He and Adriana have three kids: Louis (20), Vincent (17), and Sophia (12). Dominic has an impressive resume'...25+ years in the District.Co-founded an educational award-winning program Odyssey. 10 years Psychology teacher and Athletic Director at Charter Oak High SchoolCoached football there since 1990. Served as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator for over 20 years. 19 league championships, 26 CIF playoff appearances, 4 CIF championships, 4 CIF Finalists, and 5 Semi Finalist teams. Mentor Teacher in the BTSA Induction Program, has taugh...
2020-11-121h 12The Friday Night LifeRobyn Hoekstra and Anita Rix: The Friday Night Wives Edition#019. Corinne sits down with Robyn Hoekstra and Anita Rix for some candid talks about the first Fall without football and how the wives can uplift and support their Friday Night Husbands in and out of season. Robyn, along with her husband Matt, were our very first guests on our very first episode. And Anita, along with her husband Chris, have been our dear friends for the last 15 years. This episode focuses on perspective and how life can change and how to roll with the changes. Chris and Anita RixINSTAGRAM: @rixkidzmom @coachrix @champi...
2020-10-2931 minThe Friday Night LifeDanny and Dalise Falkenstein: We Fell in Love Over HUDL#018. Danny is the Math Tech at Downey HS and the Passing Game Coordinator/WR Coach at Orange Coast College. Dalise also works at Downey HS, and is on the Board of the AFCWA (American Football Coaches Wives Association) as the Hospitality Chair. She is also the Event Planner, a Sign Language Interpreter, and KEEP Collective DesignerThey have 2 wonderful kiddos whose names are Dixie (5 years old) and Duke (3 years old).Their story begins with the online video platform of HUDL. This is how they met. You have to listen to this. So for all of...
2020-10-151h 02The Friday Night LifeKayla Fox: Supporting Coaches Wives, Mom Life, and the Working Life#017 In this weeks episode we dive into the life of Kayla Fox. She is the owner of Fly Fox Apparel, creator of the Facebook community “The Huddle”, Host of her own podcast “The Coach’s Wife Podcast” and also the founder of the Mock Up Market Shop! We sit down together through a zoom session and talk about life married to a Head Football Coach, also being a mom of four little ones, heading up her four different business adventures and the infamous COVID-19. Kayla has such a heart for Coach’s Wives, she encourages women to keep God first, love thei...
2020-10-0151 minThe Friday Night LifeRob and Cynthia Griffing: Denver Broncos, AFCWA, and Nail Guns#016. Rob attended Elysian Fields HS in east Texas and played football, baseball, tennis, and ran track. He is ambidextrous, which made him a very dangerous baseball player. He was given the opportunity to play both baseball and football at Taft Junior College where he was a part of the 1982 football National Championship team. He transferred to Mesa College in Grand Junction, CO and played baseball and football where he was a 2 time runner up in the National Championship game. From there he signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos and the NY Football Giants until a weight roo...
2020-09-171h 03The Friday Night LifeChris and Corinne Stevens: A Time of Reflection and Thanks#015. After 2 1/2 months of podcasting, and over 1100+ downloads later, Corinne and I wanted to sit down together and have a wonderful talk about how awesome it has been to be on this journey together doing this "passion project" podcast. We have been blown away by the grace of God and how He has blessed us to be able to do this. We have met and talked with some outstanding couples that have shared some very compelling stories that we would never had known otherwise. We want to say THANK YOU to all of the coaches and couples that h...
2020-09-0340 minThe Friday Night LifeDonnie and Lisa Martin: Coordinating Life with the Consummate Coaching Couple with (Part 2)#014. This is part two of a two part series with Donnie and Lisa Martin. She is a working mom of two, and he is one of the best Defensive Coordinators in the CIF-Southern Section. In this episode, we hear from Lisa on how she uplifts and supports her husband while at the same time handles all her other responsibilities with work and raising her two children.Donnie and Lisa share their greatest memories with their athletes off the football field. They like to bring their boys over to the house and feed them. Well, sometimes when high...
2020-08-2739 minThe Friday Night LifeDonnie and Lisa Martin: Coordinating Life with the Consummate Coaching Couple with (Part 1)#013. In this first episode of a two-part series, Donnie and Lisa Martin embody servanthood in the coaching profession. They have been a part of many teams, and everywhere they have been, they have left a legacy of love trailing behind them as they have touched the lives of hundreds of athletes over the last 20+ years. They have coached and fed their fair share of athletes who have gone on to great careers at the next levels, but to this day, Donnie maintains that his best year of coaching was when he was a part of a team t...
2020-08-2048 minThe Friday Night LifeKenny and Jamey Simpson: How to Train Athletes Beyond the Game and "Have You Ever Seen a Noopadoop?"#012. He’s a published author of three books with a YouTube channel with over 1,300 followers...she is a graphic designer for sports teams, and also a published author…..oh yeah, and by the way, they are a very successful football couple. Kenny and Jamey Simpson are the epitome of teamwork. Coach Simpson is currently the Head Football Coach at Searcy High School, a 6A school in Arkansas. Before Searcy, Coach Simpson was at Southside Batesville. Taking over a program that had won eight games in five seasons and had been on a 20+ game losing streak, Simpso...
2020-08-1349 minThe Friday Night LifeKurt and Jillian Hines: Staying Strong from Coast to Coast#011. You may know him as the Head Football Coach at Coronado HS….you may know him from his motivational speaking engagements… but for most coaches, if you’re like me, you know him from Twitter as the “Take it for what it's worth, stay strong” guy…that is where I first was introduced to Kurt Hines.However you have come to know Coach Hines, and his lovely bride Jillian, their story is very compelling. From the ski slopes of New Hampshire to the sunny beaches of San Diego and everything in between...Hear the inspirational story of how Coach Hi...
2020-08-061h 00The Friday Night LifeChris and Kara Roll: Legacy Lost at Lake Park High#010. Alright Coaches...you just got fired from your dream job before the season even ended...you have a son who is a Sophomore on the team who grew up being your ball boy for many years, and now gets a chance to play for you...you have a daughter who has been a team manager for the program...you have a wife who teaches at the school...you have been the head coach for 9 years, and coached there for 25 years and counting...you played at that high school….your dad played there...you are a legacy family...and now, yo...
2020-07-301h 07The Friday Night LifeLes Robinson: How Football Saved Me from The Black Panthers and Great, Great Grandfather Daniel Blue#009. Can sports save lives? According to Les Robinson, current Head Football Coach at Trinity Classical Academy, it surely does! Coach Robinson takes through his early days on the streets, and how a coach and sports saved him from getting involved with the wrong crowds. He talks about his faith being at the forefront of everything he does, and everything he is today. And how one legendary coach changed his life forever. And how another legendary coach inspired him to be a football coach today. Don't miss this opportunity to be introduced to Daniel Blue, his gr...
2020-07-231h 00The Friday Night LifeJericho and Marchetta Silvernail: A Season of Tragedy and Triumph#008. A powerful story of building relationships through adversity and tragedy, and how a coach of impact can bring it all together by just being there for his boys in their hour of need.Coaches....you make a thousand decisions everyday, but this one comes around once in a lifetime: it's your first day on the job at your new school, and your wife is giving birth to your lil baby girl on the same day...what do you do? For Jericho, a highly committed and dedicated DL Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, it was a no-brainer....
2020-07-1646 minThe Friday Night LifeJim and Wendy Shapiro: Adoption, Fundraising, and Building Champions While Pursuing Championships#007. In this day and age, it is hard to find coaches who have been at the same high school for their entire career. We would like to thank Jim and Wendy Shapiro for sharing their story of perseverance and a true testimony of loyalty. Jim and Wendy Shapiro are a legacy couple not only to Kings HS and their football program, but the entire community and the 1000’s of athletes that they have had a chance to impact over the years.During this episode, you will take a close look inside their college romance, how Jim came to...
2020-07-0958 minThe Friday Night LifeCesar and Jen Rivas: Making Connections and Recruiting in the Quarantine#006. Many coaches over this past 2020 off-season season have experienced the frustration of the nation shutting down because of the COVID-19 virus pandemic. But how does a newly hired college head football coach handle all of this? From trying to hire a staff....recruiting....family obligations, etc, etc.?In this episode, Cesar and Jen Rivas talk to us about the crazy whirlwind of a journey that led them to Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, and that life-changing moment in the airport that got them there.You will hear the same resounding theme throughout: RELATIONSHIPS. It is...
2020-07-021h 00The Friday Night LifeJosh and Amy Henderson: Building Championships on the Foundation of Family and Culture#005. For a championship program to be successful for the long haul, a coach has to have "buy in" from everyone from the athletes, to coaches, to Booster Club members, to community members, Administration, and most importantly...the home front. Coach Henderson and his lovely wife, Amy, have the right formula for this buy in to take place. In each and every program that they have been involved with, the program has been successful.From his playing days at Fontana HS, to Azusa Pacific University, Josh has been impacted by other men and shown this recipe for success...
2020-06-2559 minThe Friday Night LifeChris and Christine Fore: From the Football Field to the Front Office#002. Chris and Christine Fore take us on a crazy ride through their football lives, and how Chris went from Head Coach to Assistant Principal, and talks about differences between the two jobs. They talk about how they met, and who was the major influence of them getting a first date.Chris is a published author, clinician coaching consultant, and much much more. For more about Coach Fore, go to his website at the following:http://coachfore.org/about/He has consulted and helped hundreds of coaches from resume building, to interview tips, to...
2020-05-2858 minThe Friday Night LifeTy and Natalie Gower: Twists and Turns Through Tornadoes and Texas Forever#003. Every football couple has a story. And The Gower's are no different. Follow along with us as we take you on a journey with Ty and Natalie Gower. From Oklahoma to Texas. From Broken Arrow HS to Princeton HS. The twists and turns of marriage, tornadoes, fixer uppers, long commutes, and that quarantine life. What's it like to buy and sell a house in the same day with a baby on the way?What's it like to be a Defensive Coordinator in a growing Texas high school?The football is big, but the dreams a...
2020-05-2159 minThe Friday Night LifeChris and Corinne Stevens: How Did We Get Here?#001. What would drive a 25+ year football coaching veteran and his wife to start a podcast? We have had so many adventures along this journey of ours, that we would love to not only share our journey with you (this episode), but the thousands of other coaching couples who have awesome stories to tell, and we want to come along side them and support and encourage them as we journey together.So this is how we got to this point: a wife's hearts desire meets her husband's unfortunate and untimely resignation. And we get this "passion project" of...
2020-05-1930 minThe Friday Night LifeMatt and Robyn Hoekstra: Coaching From Afar#004. Take a walk with us through the football journey of Matt and Robyn Hoekstra. They will share intimate details on how they met at college, fell in love, got married, and started down their journey together. Listen to Matt talk about his reservations about going into coaching as he pursued his occupational goals of becoming a Physical Therapist, and how the love for the sport he played grew into his passion pursuit with the love, support, and encouragement from his bride.Matt is an off-campus Head Coach. Hear about the struggles of not being with his boys...
2020-05-1650 min