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Taking The Land - CFM Sermon PodcastThe Body Keeps the Score by Pastor Fred LaValley | NEXT-GEN FRIDAYSummaryPs. LaValley preaches on trauma, the significance of Jesus' physical body, the reality of sin, and the hope found in the resurrection. The conversation emphasizes the connection between trauma and sin, the role of the church in healing, and the importance of community and faith in overcoming life's challenges.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Next Gen Friday02:51 The Power of Preaching and Personal Experiences05:53 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact08:54 The Significance of Jesus' Physical Body11:45 The Reality of Sin and Its Effects14:58 The Resurrection and Its Importance17:47 The Body Keeps the...
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Winning Minds2024.09 God and Money 04This is a compilation of offerings from my church. My desire in presenting this is to provoke you to thoughtful, profitable and better faith, and stimulate your spiritual economy. My desire is to inspire generosity and deepen trust in God's provision through thought-provoking discussions on stewardship and biblical principles. My aim is to challenge perceptions of wealth, stimulate interest in financial understanding, and empower you to embrace God's promises and participate in His Kingdom Economy.
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2024-10-0110 minWinning Minds2024.08 God and Money 03This is a compilation of offerings from my church. My desire in presenting this is to provoke you to thoughtful, profitable and better faith, and stimulate your spiritual economy. My desire is to inspire generosity and deepen trust in God's provision through thought-provoking discussions on stewardship and biblical principles. My aim is to challenge perceptions of wealth, stimulate interest in financial understanding, and empower you to embrace God's promises and participate in His Kingdom Economy.
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2024-09-1613 minWinning Minds2024.07 God and Money 02This is a compilation of offerings from my church. My desire in presenting this is to provoke you to thoughtful, profitable and better faith, and stimulate your spiritual economy. My desire is to inspire generosity and deepen trust in God's provision through thought-provoking discussions on stewardship and biblical principles. My aim is to challenge perceptions of wealth, stimulate interest in financial understanding, and empower you to embrace God's promises and participate in His Kingdom Economy.
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2024-09-0215 minTaking The Land - CFM Sermon PodcastOne Job by Pastor Fred Lavalley (Athens, GA) | NEXT-GEN FRIDAYSummary
The "One Job" sermon emphasizes fulfilling one's purpose in life, highlighting habits, discipline, and the importance of focusing on pleasing God rather than seeking personal fame. It encourages serving God faithfully and praying fervently for the impact on others' lives.
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00:00 Introduction and Gratitude03:20 Discovering and Fulfilling Your Purpose10:00 The Process of Figuring Out Your Job21:58 The Power of Prayer in Fulfilling Your Job25:45 Serving God and Pleasing HimTakeaways
Discovering and fulfilling one's purpose in life is essential
Habits and discipline play a crucial role in preparing for and carrying out...
2024-08-3140 minWinning Minds2024.06 God and Money 01This is a compilation of offerings from my church. My desire in presenting this is to provoke you to thoughtful, profitable and better faith, and stimulate your spiritual economy. My desire is to inspire generosity and deepen trust in God's provision through thought-provoking discussions on stewardship and biblical principles. My aim is to challenge perceptions of wealth, stimulate interest in financial understanding, and empower you to embrace God's promises and participate in His Kingdom Economy.
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2024-08-1515 minWinning Minds2024.05 Gideon, God and MoneyThis is a compilation of offerings recorded at my church. We're diving into the story of Gideon from Judges 6-9, a tale that mirrors our modern economic struggles. For 40 years, Israel thrived in peace, only to be plunged into a crisis as the Midianites and others ravaged their land and economy for seven years. The Israelites were left powerless, much like many feel today amidst financial uncertainty.
This isn't just about ancient battles; it's about responding to adversity with faith. Gideon’s victory started with an offering, a sign of his trust in God. In our times, fa...
2024-08-0119 minWinning Minds2024.04 Currency Wars (Your Money is Being Weaponized)Recorded in Athens, GA (2023), this episode explores the spiritual dimensions of money, inspired by Matthew 24:6. The big idea: Are you winning the spiritual currency war? Remember, money is not the answer.
Our reality must be defined by God’s Word. We explore economic conflicts, likening them to a Cold War. Insights from James Rickards’ "Currency Wars" reveal how past currency wars ended badly and why another crash seems imminent.
From COVID-19’s economic impact to soaring inflation, bank failures and global conflicts, we see the unstable foundation of today’s economy. Headlines about seized bank accounts...
2024-07-1545 minWinning Minds2024.03 Trauma & Healing (The Body Keeps the Score)In this episode, I share a powerful message from the Tucson Conference 2022, exploring the profound significance of Jesus’s physical body, His resurrection, and what it means for us today. Rooted in 1 Peter 2:24, we delve into the creation, fall, and redemption of the human body, highlighting the reality of Jesus's bodily sacrifice and resurrection.
Drawing from "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel A. van der Kolk, we learn how trauma can get trapped in our bodies, affecting our mental and physical health long after the events have passed.
This message underscores that salvation through Je...
2024-07-0143 minWinning Minds2024.02 Let’s Talk About MoneyWhat is the love of money, anyway?
This is my response to the "Money Speech" in Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
Matthew 6:24 (ESV) “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
Deuteronomy 8:18 (ESV) “You shall remember the LORD your God...
2024-06-1711 minWinning Minds2024.01 Is Money Evil? Money Speech (Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand)Ayn Rand was born in Russia in 1905. She was able to move to the US in the 1920s, and she remained there until her death in 1982. In this episode, I am reading a passage from her book, Atlas Shrugged. This book was written to help us contemplate and understand the importance of allowing individuals to pursue their own interests, and profit from their own efforts. This excerpt is known as “The Money Speech” by one of the characters named
Francisco. In this episode, I am just reading it. I will follow up with my own response to it in a lat...
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Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchiveWhat's Love Got To Do With It 2 Tim 1:5-8 | Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
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Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchiveLove Over Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 | Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
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Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchiveWatch Flex Psalm 110:1 | Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
2023-10-1541 minWinning Minds2023.04 Israel, Russia, China: The Big OneI delivered this sermon back in April of this year – 2023. This is just a small part of it dealing with the instability of world governments and economies. Everyone was concerned about Russia and Ukraine, but I said, things can easily accelerate, and What if this scenario played out… now we see some of it is. But are you ready for what I called “The Big One”? Thank you for listening. I hope this challenges you and inspires you to make the greatest winning decision: living for Jesus Christ and looking forward to His return.
Full Sermon: The Big One
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Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchivePower Over Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 | Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
2023-08-1337 minWinning Minds2023.03 Satan, Technology and FaithWritten in 1975, but oddly relevant now. Even though technology has progressed and accelerated as much as it has, Howard Snyder's words still ring true in 2023. This is a reading from his book, The Problem of Wineskins: Church Structure in a Technological Age.
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it, share it, and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
The Problem of Wineskins (40th Anniversary Edition): 9781628243390: Amazon.com: Books
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Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchiveFree Bird James 1:23-25 | Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
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Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchiveThe Obedience of the Faith Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
2023-06-1240 minWinning Minds2023.02 What is Money? Michael Sailor & Robert Breedlove
The "What Is Money" Show and podcast are very popular and informative. But it falls short in diagnosing the root problem with broken money. The root cause is the human condition: sin. And the true and final solution is a conversion experience with Jesus Christ. In this episode I respond to and share my thoughts on the topic and what the Bible says about it.
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoyed it and that it contributes to your next WINNING decision.
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Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchiveThe Big One Luke 21:25-28 | Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
2023-04-1737 minWinning Minds2023.01 Mental Health and Weed(ing)?Recently, my parents moved. And because of the move, I began receiving their forwarded mail. One of the items was a gardening magazine my mom would read. Because I enjoy gardening, I figured I’d check it out.
Interestingly enough, the articles were not about gardening as much as they were about mental health: dealing with life’s ups and downs. Events in the various authors’ lives, and the reflections and lessons learned. This episode is the result of that reading.
I am reading 4 of the short articles from the magazine. It’s called “Green Prints”, a...
2023-04-0317 min
Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchiveCurrency Wars Matthew 24:6 | Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
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Athens Victory Chapel - Sermon ArchiveDignity Matthew 4:16 | Fred LaValley___athensvictorychapel.com
2023-02-2642 minWinning Minds2022.15 Rachel LaValley: Identity and UnsubscribingLife comes at you 100 miles-per-hour and we get swept into it's current. But what if you could "check out" from it... in a HEALTHY, WINNING way? That is what Rachel LaValley decided to do. She did not like the pace her family was running at, so she took things into her own hands, and into her own home. It is challenging on many levels, but the reward is worth it so far.
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2022-11-2119 minWinning Minds2022.14 Women and MothersWhat does fair treatment and equality for women look like? What is the value of all the things women, and particularly mothers, do? How much should women be paid? What do we get right and what do we get wrong as a society? These are valuable questions to consider, and hopefully lead to actions and behavior that helps us all WIN in life.
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2022-11-0324 minWinning Minds2022.13 Autumn Fortitude: Strength Sown SteadilyFall is beginning. That means winter is coming. Nothing new there - it's been happening for thousands of years. But before we move on or start looking ahead too soon, we should slow down and smell the... pumpkins? Maybe not. But we should slow down and think for a while - not about the world or even your nation, but you...personally. What is happening in your life and what future are you headed towards? How have you actually grown so far this year? These questions are easy to ask and read (or listen to), but will we take the...
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2022-09-1249 minWinning Minds2022.12 Amen Clinics: Mental Hygiene"Wash your hands."
We saw signs and ads everywhere for the past 2 years telling us to do this - something we learned to do when we were 3 years old. I remember visiting a college campus in 2021 and seeing those signs up in the bathrooms. I thought, "Seriously? Our up-and-coming, brightest-minds-of-the-future have to be told do something this elementary?" I'm not making light of the situation we all know too well but simply pointing out that physical hygiene is something we learn as children.
But what about mental hygiene?
In this episode, I am r...
2022-08-0110 minWinning Minds2022.11 Gabriel Copeland: From Fatherless to a Father"There's a hole in my soul and it's the shape of my father..." and so Gabriel Copeland began his speech to the Boys and Girls Club.
Unfortunately, his is an all-too-common experience for many young men and women. However, Gabe was able to overcome the challenges of growing up without his father and is now married and has a family of his own. And today he pours himself back into the lives of boys and girls of his local community.
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Winning Minds2022.10 Derrick Caldwell: Resources and RelationshipsToday’s guest is Derrick Caldwell – the Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Lanier, the place where he has worked for the last 20 years or so. Throughout his time he has guided, mentored and helped thousands of young men and women. He does this because he sees himself in so many of them. As a young man he so often did not have these resources and relationships. But now, through his care and commitment, there are several well-known men and women he has directly influenced, and many, many more who are having a positive impact on their loca...
2022-05-1731 minWinning Minds2022.09 Stacey Cothren: BODY and MindHow can something be a 1st and a 2nd at the same time? No, this isn’t about quantum supercomputers. This is better! This is THE FIRST time the Winning Minds podcast has a repeat guest. Yes, a 2nd time! In this episode, Stacey Cothren joins us again to discuss how we can use our bodies to assist our minds, the signs of being mentally unhealthy, and how we can also help others improve themselves and become a WINNING MIND!
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2022-05-0525 minWinning Minds2022.08 *SPECIAL* I.C.E. (Intelligence. Character. Ethic.)I.C.E.
"Intelligence, Character, and Ethic. Work hard if you want to be respected."
Dropping a new Winning Minds-inspired song!
This track was inspired, originally, by the episode where I read MLK Jr's essays, "The Purpose of Education" (go back and listen to the episode - it's a good one). And then over the next several episodes, the guests continued to provide confirmation and inspiration. So here it is!
Listen and share it with someone who would benefit from it and enjoy the music.
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2022-04-1506 minWinning Minds2022.07 C.S. Lewis: Death ThreatsMy guest is another WINNING MIND from history:
He was born in Ireland in 1898. His mother died when he was 10, and 1 month later he moved to England to attend school. He later joined the British army and fought in WW1. He was a friend if J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the “Lord of the Rings.” He was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the...
2022-04-0422 minWinning Minds2022.06 Roberto Rivera *3 of 3 Resilience and GrowthWhat does success mean to you? Roberto Rivera knew what he wanted but getting there did not necessarily go as he planned. Despite losses and setbacks, he continued working towards success as he defined it. This is part 3 of Coach Rivera’s WINNING story. I strongly encourage you to go back and listen to parts 1 and 2. You will be able to understand and appreciate this part that much more.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2022-03-2222 minWinning Minds2022.05 Roberto Rivera *2 of 3: Resilience and GrowthWrong place, wrong time, or right place, right time? It wasn’t just that, but for Roberto Rivera it was also resilience, relationships, and decisions. He is the only one, out of 13 brothers and sisters, to graduate high school. But then he also went on to graduate from college and even became an officer in the United States Army. Trust me, there is a whole lot more to this WINNING story.
This is part 2 of my conversation with Coach Rivera. If you haven’t heard part 1, go back and listen and then come back and catch part 2.
2022-03-1526 minWinning Minds2022.04 Roberto Rivera *1 of 3: Resilience and GrowthHe found himself homeless at 16 years old… but two things kept him motivated: he just wanted to, one day, be a good father, and make his mom proud. Roberto Rivera faced more than his fair-share of adversity, but somehow, he made it. He accomplished those goals, and a whole lot more!
This is part 1 of a three, yes 3! part series with Coach Rivera. It’s that good.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2022-03-0135 minWinning Minds2022.03 Juice: Identity and Character"I am the boys and girls club." No, this is not a late commercial for the "Big Game", but these are the words of Matthew Juwon Jeffries, aka Juice. Born and raised in Gainesville GA, struggling with an unfortunate home-life, Juice ran to the Boys and Girls Club. It became his 2nd home. It was there that men began mentoring him and helping him develop the self-awareness and character that define who he is today. And now his passion is to do the same for other young men.
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2022-02-1530 minWinning Minds2022.02 Alan Griffin: Opportunities and RelationshipsAlan Griffin is the head coach of the girls’ varsity basketball team at Gainesville High School. I really enjoyed this conversation with Coach Griffin as we talked about taking advantage of the small opportunities that come your way, because those little ones bring you closer to bigger ones. He also spoke about how games are won and lost; seasons are good, and seasons are bad…but growth and relationships last a lot longer than any particular joy after winning or pain after losing. This is truly a winning conversation about creating memories and teaching lessons.
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2022-02-0123 minWinning Minds2022.01 Quaris Franklin: Redemption and MentorshipQuaris Franklin grew up in trouble. At 12 years old he began running away from home, and for the next 5 years he was in an out of Youth Detention Centers. At 17, he landed in jail. His life was full of pain, rejection, and violence… until several years ago. It all changed when he changed. Now he has gotten married, started a family, started several businesses and even a mentorship program for young men. This episode is not just a story of redemption, but of hope and character building. It is a WINNING episode.
Thank you for listening. I ho...
2022-01-0322 minWinning Minds2021.22 Adrian Cromwell: Hard Work and PersistenceAdrian Cromwell is an assistant principal at Gainesville High School, a school of nearly 2,500 students. I’ve gotten to know Mr. Cromwell as I’ve recently began mentoring at the high school. One thing I learned from the start is he is very humble, and very visible and active within the student population. He has heart and passion to see our young men and women become successful and overcome the challenges they face in life. I enjoyed this conversation because you can hear his energy as well as observe the strength of character and the WINNING MIND that brought him...
2021-12-1527 minWinning Minds2021.21 Camille Viera: From Two Boxes to Managing Multiple Business22 years ago, she stepped off a plane from Puerto Rico with two boxes and one suitcase. Within 3 years she was a branch manager at a local bank. And then in 2005, Camille Viera resigned from the bank and launched her own business. It was fun, it was tough…and it was never her plan! It all came from her desire to serve and meet a desperate need in her community. But she did it, and continues to do it nearly 16 years later: serving the individuals and families around her.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I ho...
2021-12-0125 minWinning Minds2021.20 Lou Koon: Faith and Suicide *2 of 2This is part 2 of my conversation with Lou Koon, and as it turned out, was recorded AFTER we finished our original recording, which is now known as Part 1. I didn't stop recording as we continued conversing, and I think the conversation is worth sharing. But if you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go listen to it!
In this episode, Lou and I talk about facing the idea and action of suicide as a Christian. As Lou states, and I agree, we are body, mind, and spirit. And suicide forces us to think about life… after death. I know this could...
2021-11-1510 minWinning Minds2021.19 Lou Koon: Considering Suicide *1 of 2It was 2009 and his son had just suffered a tragic accident and had to be life-flighted to the hospital… among all the questions swirling through his mind, one of them was also how he would pay for all of this because he had no health insurance… because he recently found himself unemployed. Additionally, because the economy had crashed, there was little hope for him to find employment.
And as he lay in his bed all alone that night, contemplating it all, he remembered his $1 million dollar life insurance payout… Lou Koon, for the 1st time in his life, began to consid...
2021-11-0124 minWinning Minds2021.18 Change Your Mind *Special Release***Special Feature***
If you want to change your life, Change your mind!
This is the debut of the first Winning Minds podcast "theme" song! It's a synthesis of all the lives and conversations we've experienced so far. You will hear many of the themes discussed on the episodes. Enjoy the song, share the song, and go back and make sure you have not missed any episodes!
"Winning Minds: Change Your Mind" Written and Produced by Fred LaValley
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Winning Minds2021.17 Martin Luther King Jr: What’s the Purpose of Education? (MLK Jr)This is a simple reading of two versions of MLK Jr's essay, The Purpose of Education. Unfortunately, he never made this a speech or a sermon, so we do not have the privilege of hearing it in his own gifted and powerful voice. But he was more than a voice. He was far more than I could ever describe here. But I'll leave it at this: he was a man with a WINNING mind, and I believe the thoughts, questions and arguments you are about to hear are still very useful and relevant. Thank you for listening. I hope you...
2021-10-0408 minWinning Minds2021.16 Rona Falls: Filipina Business OwnerRona Falls is part of a special group of people. This group is not exactly connected to one another directly, but they do form the backbone of whatever community they are in. What group is this? I’m talking about entrepreneurs, small business owners, franchisees.
Rona was born and raised in the Philippines, moved to the US after marrying, and soon after her and her husband made the courageous leap into the world of business owners. In this episode we talk about life in the Philippines, school in America, and the WINNING mindset that enables Rona to do what she do...
2021-09-1530 minWinning Minds2021.15 Andrew Davenport: Service and CommunityToday’s guest is Andrew Davenport. First and foremost, he is a dad of two children. He also is an Army combat-veteran, a small business owner, and a George W Bush Presidential Scholar. In this episode he shares his journey through the military and into entrepreneurship, his desire to make an impact in his local community, and even his next endeavor: serving our military veterans.
This episode is full of winning wisdom and experience that I believe will contribute to your next winning decision.
If you know a military veteran, please encourage them to reach out to Andrew: Andrew Davenport | Li...
2021-09-0125 minWinning Minds2021.14 Willie Mitchell: Living and Leading LocallyToday’s guest is a man who doesn’t believe in having bad days. He grew up facing many challenges and making his fair share of mistakes, but he has grown and overcome through his own WINNING decisions and with the help of not “role models,” but, as he calls them, REAL models. This man is Willie Mitchell. He has been winning and leading in his local community for more than 30 years, and has been serving on his city's Board Of Education since 1992. This episode is full of winning wisdom.
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2021-08-0228 minWinning Minds2021.13 Charmaine Broughton: Challenges, Opportunities and GrowthCharmaine Broughton is a wife, mother, and small-business owner. She moved to the US from Jamaica as an adult, and started cleaning houses soon after her 1st daughter was born… and today her company employs more than 30 people.
In this episode she shares her journey, and one thing she said that I particularly appreciated was “If I’m growing, you should be growing,”
Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2021-07-1523 minWinning Minds2021.12 Isaac Fuentes: True Story of a Mexican Immigrant (part 2 of 2)This is part 2 of our 2-part series with small-business owner (aka entrepreneur) Isaac Fuentes. He shares more of his story today. He tells how he always pushed himself to find a way, to make the most of his opportunities, to be responsible and not wait for something free… and to never quit. This is how he has truly achieved what is known as the “American dream”. But again, he wants to remind you, you must do business with God first.
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2021-07-0123 minWinning Minds2021.11 Isaac Fuentes: True Story of a Mexican Immigrant (part 1 of 2)This is part one of a two part series with Isaac Fuentes, a Mexican immigrant who became an entrepreneur. By many standards he is achieving the "American dream." In this episode he shares his story: his life, his mistakes, how work is fun and how alcohol almost ruined him. He also has some key advice for anyone wanting to start their own business.
Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy it, and that it contributes to your next winning decision. Stay tuned - Part 2 will be released next!
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2021-06-1520 min
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant PodcastSunday, May 30, 2021We thank all of the soldiers who lost their lives in service to God and Country. In life, your bravery showed its strength in going where few would consider and fewer still would dare to set foot; and your sacrifice, though far from our sight, is held dear by all who value the freedoms we have today. May our memories of the fallen never fade; certainly their brothers-in-arms and their families and friends at home shall not. And for those who know the fallen, we give what comfort and consolation we can, knowing that the weight of the loss...
2021-05-3157 minWinning Minds2021.10 Antonio Martin: Black Business OwnerOur guest for this episode is Antonio Martin: business owner and entrepreneur. He shares his inspiring story of overcoming challenges and obstacles; of persevering and not quitting even when it’s hard; of choosing to be honest and ethical even when others aren’t...
At the end of the conversation he shares some powerful words about being a black entrepreneur.
Thank you for taking time to listen, I hope this helps and motivates you.
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2021-05-1726 minWinning Minds2021.09 Jason Johnson: Dealing with the Death of a Parent as a ChildI think I found a dynasty… seriously. I’m not talking about sports and which team is the next New England Patriots, or the Yankees or LA Lakers or something foolish like that… but a family dynasty. One of the definitions of dynasty is “a series of members of a family who are distinguished for their success, wealth, etc.”
Today we have Jason Johnson – cousin of previous guest, Georgia Fay, and therefore nephew of another previous guest, Georgia’s father: Alvin Smith. If you haven’t heard their episode, go back and listen. For real. I’m telling you, these folks, this FAMILY...
2021-05-0332 minWinning Minds2021.08 Adam Parker: Dealing with the Death of a Parent as an AdultWhen someone you love passes away… its tragic. There’s no way to say it that isn’t painful. But its even more painful when that passing is sudden and unexpected. In today’s episode, Adam Parker shares his experience with grief, depression, anger… a vast array of emotions he worked through and dealt with after his father passed away suddenly from meningitis. If you are in a similar situation, I hope this message helps you heal. It probably won’t take away the pain, but it may help you recover. And if you have not experienced the death of a friend or...
2021-04-1530 minWinning Minds2021.07 Stacey Cothren: Mental Health if PhysicalGo get some exercise!
Get some fresh air!
Those are things we are told when we’re frustrated or are trying to figure something out…or we’re driving our family crazy locked inside the house.
We’re told that because it’s been known to help. But it does more than that. Today, we’re joined by Stacey Cothren, an army veteran, mother, and a school counselor. She shares her own story, and how, challenging physical exercise actually makes us smarter and can help you change what you believe about yourself.
This episode is fairly personal for me, as well, and you...
2021-04-0125 minWinning Minds2021.06 Rachel LaValley: Hatred and Healing (Yourself, not Others)Hate speech.
Our society is increasingly vigilant and ruthless about eradicating it from every platform and conversation. However, what about the words you use and the things you say about YOURSELF to YOURSELF!?! Those words and ideas can be much more harmful and long-lasting than whatever anyone else tells you.
In this episode, Rachel LaValley, shares her tormenting battles in her own mind about self-image and comparison, self-hate speech, and how she began WINNING those battles. Still fighting them? Yes. Winning more of them? Yes. Can you do the same? Yes, you can.
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2021-03-1526 minWinning Minds2021.05 Markel Smith: Homeless When He Graduated High School - Now He’s a Family ManWhat would you tell the 17 year old you? Or maybe you’re only 17… what do you think will be important in your life in 10 years, and what can you do about it today? In this episode, Markel Smith – a young man from Athens, GA, tells us a little bit about his life – the rude awakening he got when he graduated high school, and how that unfortunate situation led him to create and develop a habit of work and improvement in his own life. Don’t sit there and accept everything that happens to you. Sometimes you need to get up and work f...
2021-03-0115 minWinning Minds2021.04 Hurl Steward: Black Husband and FatherThis is part two of an earlier conversation I had with Hurl Steward. He’s a man who has overcome a lot of adversity – some due to events beyond his control, and others that were self-inflicted. But he’s winning now! In this episode we discuss his life and mindset in order to win as a husband and father. I know there are a lot of problems in our world, and so much to be frustrated with, but let this be a reminder that you are surrounded by so many good and gifted people. And you never know, you just might...
2021-02-1513 minWinning Minds2021.03 Danny Delgado: READ, READ, READ!His parents didn’t speak English, didn’t know American culture or almost anything about this country when they immigrated to the US. Yet he goes on to graduate college with two degrees, get married, start a family… achieve the American Dream!
This is Danny Delgado’s story, and he joins us on today’s episode to discuss something you may not expect – READING! Yes, the exciting world of literature!
Don’t skip this episode. Don’t move on to the next one in your playlist. I know this is not everyone’s favorite subject or hobby…but that’s why this is Winning Mi...
2021-02-0133 minWinning Minds2021.02 Georgia Fay: Black Female Business Owner (Mental Finesse) (2 of 2)This is part 2 of my conversation with Georgia Fay. If you haven’t heard part 1, you absolutely must go back and listen to it! In this episode we continue discussing what you and I allow into our lives. What food we consume, and what content we watch and listen to and how that affects our minds.
In our first episode, Georgia refers to a certain “gift” in her life: her mother… who battled with her own mental health. And today she graciously shares with us, certainly from her personal experiences, some simple yet very helpful advice on how to think about an...
2021-01-1516 minWinning Minds2021.01 Georgia Fay: Black Female Business Owner (Mental Finesse) (1 of 2)IT'S 2021!!! Let's celebrate by deciding to make this a WINNING year!
There's no one better to begin it with than Georgia Fay: co-owner of Mental Finesse, a mindset and life-coaching service she and her sister started almost two years ago. But this isn't about her business, it's about her life. Georgia's passion for mental health is deeply personal, is far more than an occupation, and goes way beyond academic concepts and impractical advice.
This is part 1 of a 2 part series with her, so please open your heart and mind to this conversation (and the next), and start WINNING in 2021!
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2021-01-0122 minWinning Minds2020.15 Jeremiah Sims: Trauma, Tragedy and TransformationDysfunction, violence, danger, drugs, tragedy, and instability in almost every area of life…
…AND THAT WAS JUST DURING THE FIRST 12 YEARS OF HIS LIFE!!
How does anyone rebound from that? How does someone not only just HOPE to make it out, but even beyond hoping, how does someone actually DO IT?!? All I can say is, buckle up, and get ready to listen to Jeremiah Sims tell you about his life… and how at 17 years of age he discovered there was a world bigger than the tragedy he was living in and how it motivated him to be better, and start...
2020-12-1532 minWinning Minds2020.14 Into-Africa *Special Feature*This is a special feature "presentation" but really can be considered part 3 of Alvin Smith's episodes (Make sure you listen to the first two. Did somebody say Trilogy!?). This episode is dedicated to his charity organization, Into-Africa, and the goal is that you would listen and realize you can change. Things in your life can change. Your LIFE can be BETTER if you are willing to think differently and put in the necessary work. Know Better. Do Better. Be Better.
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2020-12-0110 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.13 with Alvin Smith *2 of 2The goal of Winning Minds is to challenge the way we think, and to offer perhaps a new way of thinking which leads to better living. One of the key people who led me to start this podcast, although indirectly, was Alvin Smith. He was raised in Athens, GA and now is an associate pastor of Door Church in Tucson, AZ and is the Founder and Director of Into-Africa ministries. This episode is part 2 of my conversation with him, and as you listen, I believe you will be inspired to think, live and be better than you ever have...
2020-11-1612 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.12 with Alvin Smith *1 of 2At 26 years of age, he and his wife moved to the poorest nation in the world: no running water, no electricity…in his own words, he describes it as “overwhelming poverty.” But what he and his wife started now reaches not only people all over Sierra Leone, but 14 other African nations, and can even be found in Europe. How does that happen? In this podcast, Alvin Smith speaks about how being creative and resilient can enable us to rise above poverty and improve ourselves and our communities. Thanks for listening to this podcast. I hope it contributes to you next w...
2020-11-0213 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.11 with Michael Thurmond"Where are the men?" This was the cry of Michael Thurmond as he stood before a crowd of a few hundred people in the sweltering sun of a June afternoon in Gainesville, GA. They all came to discuss and rally together to dedicate themselves to fixing, not the problems of the world, not the problems of America, but the problems within their own community. And when Mike began to speak, he spoke with passion from his own life experiences and convictions. In this episode, Pastor Mike takes up that same message. So please listen and consider his words. Thanks...
2020-10-1520 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.10 with Isaac OwolabiIn a society where we are more connected than ever… well, at least we thought we were until social distancing and quarantining showed us that we need more than 4G and 5G friends. We need real relationships. In this episode, I’m speaking with Isaac Owolabi – engineer, entrepreneur, husband, dad… friend… who has lived all over the US and not only “been there, done that, got the t-shirt”, but also still has real friends in those places. Thank you for listening to this podcast, and I hope it helps you make friends and be a better friend.
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2020-10-0128 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.09 with Joe HernandezIt was a Wednesday night, 9 years ago that he found himself on the run from the law, lonely and broken… and that night, at 21 years of age, he chose to change. The man he tried to become since he was 17 was not the man he wanted to be anymore. In this episode, Joe Hernandez shares how the wrong idea and example of what a man is took him to a dark and dangerous place. But he has changed now and endeavors to help others WIN by embracing the truth and the challenge of what a man really is.
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2020-09-1523 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.08 with Ashton Cheeks *2 of 2This is part 2 of the two-part series with Ashton Cheeks. In this episode Fred and Ashton dive into the lessons Ashton learned, and how he has changed the way he thinks about habits and discipline. He tells us how disciplined thinking is not emotional, and also by applying disciplined habits you can transform areas of yourself you are not confident in.
You can follow Ashton on Instagram @ashton_develops and on Facebook at facebook.com/ashtoncheeks.
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2020-09-0117 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.07 with Ashton Cheeks *1 of 2Meet Entre-believer, Ashton Cheeks: broken dreams didn’t break him, and tough luck didn’t leave him down on his luck thanks to his never-quit attitude. But just like he needed more than dreams, he needed more than attitude. Ashton is now WINNING because he’s learned the value of good habits and daily, practical discipline. In part 1 of this 2 part series, he tells us how life and his mentor taught him “You can have hallelujah, but you need ‘do-allujah’.”
You can follow Ashton on Instagram @ashton_develops and on Facebook at facebook.com/ashtoncheeks.
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2020-08-1813 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.06 with Javy Gaona *2 of 2This is part 2 of my conversation with Javy Gaona. If you haven’t heard part one, please go back and listen to it first so you can understand and appreciate all that Javy has to say here. In this episode we discuss more of his life, and particularly, the challenge of asking for help. If you think you need help, if you want help, I encourage you to ask for it, look for it, and do not stop until you find the help you need. Javy found it, and wants you to know – there is hope! Things can change!
2020-08-0314 minWinning MindsWinning Minds 2020.05 with Javy Gaona *1 of 2When he was 13 years old, the healthy, happy life he lived was turned upside down and within a few years became, as he describes it, reckless. In this episode I talk with Javy Gaona about his tumultuous middle and high school years, and what that led to after high school.
But now he is winning, thanks to a critical decision and a new way of looking at accountability and responsibility.
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2020-07-1200 min2020-07-1200 minWinning Minds2020.04 Hurl Steward: From the Streets to the Pulpit (His True Story)On this episode you going to hear a man who not only made difficult changes while suffering painful criticism, but also a man whose heart is large and humble. Hurl said, “The very same people who were putting me down and talking about me began to call me up and say, ‘Tell me what you did…I want to change my life.’” He also points out personal responsibility, saying, “I had to make some decisions. I had to change some things.” I encourage you to listen to this episode twice because I guarantee you will catch some things the second time, and even...
2020-07-0113 minWinning Minds2020.03 Cedrick Paschal: Real Life Story of an Ex-Racist (2 of 2)This is part 2 of a two part series with Cedrick Paschal, a black man raised and still living in Athens, GA. This episode we get into more of his story and specifically how he has been able to succeed and WIN in the sensitive and difficult area of race-relations. I understand this is not everyone’s story, but I believe his in particular is very powerful and enlightening, and I hope it is useful to you.
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2020-06-2323 minWinning Minds2020.02 Cedrick Paschal: He Had to Move Because of the KKK (1 of 2)Did you ever hear the story about the baby born in Bethlehem whose family had to move because of potential threats against his life? No, I’m not talking about Jesus. This is actually how Cedrick Paschal’s life began. Join us on this episode, part 1 of a two part series about his life, and how he, as a black man, has been able to WIN in the sensitive and difficult area of race-relations. I understand this is not everyone’s story, but I believe his, in particular, is very powerful and enlightening, and I hope it is useful to you.
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2020-06-2224 minWinning Minds2020.01 Gelson da Cunha: Trouble and TrustFrom age 16 until age 19, his life experience went from a young man in a happy home to a broken home, to a crime statistic. But now he is happily married with children and becoming a powerful, positive influence in his community. A big part of Gelson learning to WIN in life was realizing the value of authority and discipline, love and affirmation, and deciding who he should trust to be a healthy role model for himself. “You only really change when you change your mind.”
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2020-06-1517 min
SoulProsper Radio: On The RecordA Jeffrey LaValley- On the RecordHe's written more songs that I can keep up with, one of the most influential composers of the modern gospel era. On Facebook, you can regularly watch videos of his performances right in the sanctuary of the New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Flint, Michigan. Elder LaValley has recently released new recordings of select hymns, furthering his musical legacy. Take a listen to my conversation with the Maestro, Elder A Jeffrey LaValley.
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