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Love it FilmLove it FilmInside Better Man: Jonno Davies on Playing Robbie Williams & Behind the Scenes of Motion CaptureThis week, we're joined by actor Jonno Davies, performance capture lead actor for pop icon Robbie Williams in the biopic Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman). In this episode, Jonno dives deep into the world of performance capture, the emotional demands of embodying a global superstar, and what it was like working directly with Robbie Williams and the creative team behind one of the most unique biopics ever made.From landing the role in an unconventional audition process to navigating the technical and personal challenges on set, Jonno offers a behind-the-scenes look...2025-07-0231 minUnstoppable MindsetUnstoppable MindsetUnstoppable Organizational Psychologist and Serial Entrepreneur with Dr. Laura Hambley LovettI have mentioned before a program I attend entitled Podapalooza. This quarterly event brings together podcasters, would-be podcasters and people interested in being interviewed by podcasters. This all-day program is quite fun. Each time I go I request interview opportunities to bring people onto Unstoppable Mindset. I never really have a great idea of who I will meet, but everyone I have encountered has proven interesting and intriguing.   This episode we get to meet Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett who I met at Podapalooza 12. I began our episode by asking Laura to tell me a bit about her growing up. W...2025-06-171h 04Love it FilmLove it FilmNed Luke - Grand Theft Auto VThis week on Love it Film, we’re beyond excited to welcome legendary actor Ned Luke to the show!Best known as the voice and performance capture actor behind Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, Ned takes us through his remarkable journey—from shoveling horse stalls to starring in one of the best-selling video games of all time.In this episode, Ned shares behind-the-scenes stories from his early days in the industry, auditioning for Rockstar Games (without even knowing who they were), and how his time on GTA...2025-05-0941 minTake me to the RiverTake me to the RiverHarmonising waters: water management, innovation and choral singing with eWater Group CEO Michael WilsonQuestions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!Group CEO of eWater Group Michael Wilson has an extraordinary range of backgrounds: he’s a political scientist, classical musician, public servant, national security specialist, Australian Diplomat, and Humanitarian and International Development Advisor all rolled into one, with over 35 years’ experience across these fields. He’s run for parliament, negotiated international environmental treaties, and trained as a classical baritone opera singer.Beyond his professional accomplishments, Michael reveals his lifelong passion for music—particularly choral singing with Canberra's adult choir The Resonants. His description of being "surround...2025-05-0854 minThe Analytics Power HourThe Analytics Power Hour#270: AI and the Analyst. We’ve Got It All Figured Out. We finally did it: devoted an entire episode to AI. And, of course, by devoting an episode entirely to AI, we mean we just had GPT-4o generate a script for the entire show, and we just each read our parts. It’s pretty impressive how the result still sounds so natural and human and spontaneous. It picked up on Tim’s tendency to get hot and bothered, on Moe’s proclivity for dancing right up to the edge of oversharing specific work scenarios, on Michael’s knack for bringing in personality tests, on Val’s patience in getting the whole...2025-04-291h 01The Apocalypse Post / Legends of Wasteland CityThe Apocalypse Post / Legends of Wasteland City2024 Post Apocalyptic Year End Review with Marky MakeupIt's the end of the year as we know it! Join MakeShift and Marky Makeup - your cosmetic mechanic - as we go over all the post-apocalyptic media and festivals that happened in 2024.     If you dig this channel and think I've earned your support, please consider joining my Patreon where you'll get early access to every video and be able to join the Patch of the Month Club ($10+ tiers). www.patreon.com/theapocalypsepost  Buy a copy of the WW24 map here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theapocalypsepost/the-wasteland-weekend-2024-birds-eye-event-map Follow along on t...2024-12-261h 19The Apocalypse Post / Legends of Wasteland CityThe Apocalypse Post / Legends of Wasteland City"Don't stop Shootin'" Ep 5 - Legends of Wasteland CityAfter somehow surviving the ordeal in Houston, Jeremiah and Liv hop another train west until they hit a little village that seems to be a good place to start, but they find themselves over their heads when they decide to seek help from some locals. If you dig this channel and think I've earned your support, please consider joining my Patreon where you'll get early access to every video and be able to join the Patch of the Month Club ($10+ tiers). www.patreon.com/theapocalypsepost  Buy a copy of the WW24 map here: https://www.k...2024-11-2831 minThe Apocalypse Post / Legends of Wasteland CityThe Apocalypse Post / Legends of Wasteland CityCaptain Bingos and the Decade Divide - How Wasteland Changed in 10 YearsToday MakeShift and special guest co-host Shepherd are joined by Captain Bingos, AKA puppet-maker and artist Kristin Dalleske, to talk about returning home to Wasteland Weekend after missing the event for over 10 years.  The last time Captain Bingos attended was in 2013, so listen in to find out how much has changed.  We'll also touch on her work as a puppet-maker and artist working for the likes of "Dark - Freakin - Crystal" and Wasteland's sister event, Neotropolis. Find all of Kristin's links (Etsy, Socials, Website) here: https://linktr.ee/kdalleske If you dig this channel an...2024-11-141h 52The Road to LaraconThe Road to LaraconRyan LovettMichael interviews Ryan Lovett, Founder at Skerric.Redgum - The Last FrontierSpotifyApple MusicTim Minchin - White Wine In The SunSpotifyApple MusicPentatonix - Sound of SilenceSpotifyApple MusicThe Road to LaraconSpotifyApple Music2024-11-0212 minThe Apocalypse Post / Legends of Wasteland CityThe Apocalypse Post / Legends of Wasteland CityMakeShift's Wasteland Weekend 2024 DeBriefOn this episode of The Apocalypse Post(cast), MakeShift Remembers some of the wonderful (and trying) things that happened at WW24.     If you dig this channel and think I've earned your support, please consider joining my Patreon where you'll get early access to every video and discounts on Apocalypse Post merch. www.patreon.com/theapocalypsepost  Follow along on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheApocalypsePost Join our Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/ijT9xT  Want to drop a one time donation? Venmo @Mike-Darling-2 We're also a podcast!!! Subscribe here...2024-10-1046 minThe Overcoming Adversity ShowThe Overcoming Adversity ShowEP 96: FL to ATL - The Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur & Award-Winning Actress | Michael & Michelle EP 96: FL to ATL - The Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur & Award-Winning Actress | Michael & Michelle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the inspiring journey of Michelle "Meme" Lovett, a Florida City native who has become a powerhouse in Atlanta, GA. Daughter of Bennie Lovett and the late Gloria Lovett, Michelle holds degrees from Albany State University and Strayer University in Criminal Justice. Known for her drive and inspirational spirit, Michelle is an Award-Winning Actress, Amazon 4X Bestselling Author, and Publisher of the acclaimed "Life, Love & Lockup" series. Michelle's entrepreneurial spirit shines through her roles as...2024-07-181h 12AFL Record ShowAFL Record ShowExtended interview: AFL Record editor Michael Lovett.This week presenter Matt Lee is joined by AFL Record editor Michael Lovett. In this extended interview, Matt and Michael discuss whats happening in the world of AFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-06-3016 minAFL Record ShowAFL Record ShowInterview Highlight: Matt Lee speaks to editor of AFL Record, Michael LovettThe AFL Record is back this week for the 2023 AFL premiership season and with it too our AFL Record radio program on Vision Australia Radio. To celebrate, our presenter Matt Lee catches up with the editor of the AFL Record, Michael Lovett to learn what is to come across this year's footy season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-1410 minTales of Southwest Michigan\'s PastTales of Southwest Michigan's PastStories of Allegan County: An Interview with Mark Lovett from the Allegan County Historical SocietyMark Lovett from the Allegan County Historical Society is my guest as we talk about some stories from the early days of Allegan County, as well as take a tour of the Jailhouse Museum and the John Pahl Historical Village.  Listen in to hear some amazing stories of the early days of Allegan. For more information on the Allegan County Historical Society, visit: http://alleganoldjail.com/ You can also email them at: OldJailMusuem06@Yahoo.com Or call: 269-673-8292 to schedule a visit. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://w...2022-12-1837 minAmerican TributariesAmerican TributariesEpisode 28.5 - Michael on American Tributaries TravelThe tables are turned on Michael Whidden, the usual podcast host for American Tributaries.He himself is interviewed by guest host Erin Lovett about American Tributaries Travel, the company he created in 2022 to give U.S high schoolers opportunities to travel within the United States, as an alternative to the overseas trips that are far more widely available.The trips are intended to empower students to find their own understanding of the country via uniquely-curated, people-focused trips to promote civil engagement and dialogue among Americans, practicing four core values, unconditionally: curiosity, respect, compassion and humility.2022-10-1023 minThe Sporting CapitalThe Sporting CapitalAFL Record editor Michael Lovett (20/09/2022)The chief editor of the AFL Record Michael Lovett joins Sam Hargreaves to speak about this year's Grand Final edition and reminisces on great moments past. 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Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-09-2016 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastEmma Fetherman: Listening To and Learning From YouthI decided to ask for the perspective of younger folks in my spiritual community, and Emma Fetherman was glad to oblige.  She is in her college years, and I was appreciative of several nuggets of wisdom she offered.  This conversation proved to me that great things (and great conversations) happen when we show up for younger people with open ears and real questions.  Listen in!  Emma's happy to connect if something she shares resonates with you: @emmaftmn Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://many...2022-07-0150 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastMatt Anjilivelil: Inspired Living, & Reimagined Bible Studies as a Path to Christian ConversionMatt is a follower of Jesus for over 36 years now, and has been married for over 25.  He works with campus students and youth, and has a lot to say about how relational God is, and how that should affect the way we teach folks about God, and how we ourselves should relate well to God.  Listen in for ideas and inspiration in your personal life, parenting, and bible studies with others.  Download Matt's Drawing Near to God Series at: https://tinyurl.com/drawingneartogod Matt highly recommends Surrender to Love by David G Brenner. Con...2022-06-2453 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastWhy Sabbath?This April riff may become a series.  Why should we stop, rest, or sabbath? Whatever you might call it or know it to be, I have found it is one of the most rewarding and (currently) difficult habits to form.  "Easy everywhere" technology as described by Andy Crouch actually runs huge interference on the practice of stopping.  We need lots of motivation to overcome what is coming against our rest. Today's episode is all about 10 reasons I think you should stop and seriously consider stopping what you are doing for 24 hours a week.  I hope you find it h...2022-04-1734 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastWhy Counseling?A spring riff on why we need counseling at times in our life based on a very helpful quote my wife and I were talking about recently: "We go to counseling to understand issues and wounds so that we can repent and forgive" Mark Priday, Counselor.  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com/maninmanyroles Support/donate: https://anchor.fm/maninmanyroles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2022-04-1029 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastPat Lin Hachiya, Part 2: Chinese American Woman, Christian, Mom, and Widow in Many RolesIn this second part of two, Women's History Month continues on the podcast.  We get the pleasure of witnessing a courageous woman sharing her vulnerable story of life as a woman, Christian, Mom, and Widow.  Pat Lin Hachiya is a sister in Christ, a friend, a public servant who's worked over 20 years in Los Angeles County and who has followed Jesus for more than 30 years.  She is a precious soul, who is sharing her story of losing her husband Scott 7 years ago, what it was like to lose her husband, Scott, and how she is striving to live well now...2022-03-3137 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastPat Lin Hachiya, Part 1: Chinese American Woman, Christian, Mom, and Widow in Many RolesIn this first part of two, Women's History Month continues on the podcast.  We get the pleasure of witnessing a courageous woman sharing her vulnerable story of life as a woman, Christian, Mom, and Widow.  Pat Lin Hachiya is a sister in Christ, a friend, a public servant who's worked over 20 years in Los Angeles County and who has followed Jesus for more than 30 years.  She is a precious soul, who is sharing her story of losing her husband Scott 7 years ago, what it was like to lose her husband, Scott, and how she is striving to live well now...2022-03-2547 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastWendi Gorelik, Part 2: How To Keep Moving Forward When We Are All Homesick for HeavenHere’s part two of a conversation I really enjoyed with Wendi Gorelik. She is a great friend and sister in Christ.  She is devoted to making the world a more equitable place, and she loves teaching.  She keeps Women's History Month 2022 going with a deep dive into her roles as a woman, mom, wife, and teacher in higher education. Be sure to tune in to the previous episode to hear part one of this powerful conversation.  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com 2022-03-1837 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastWendi Gorelik, Part 1: How To Keep Moving Forward When We Are All Homesick for HeavenWendi Gorelik is a great friend and sister in Christ.  She is devoted to making the world a more equitable place, and she loves teaching.  She keeps Women's History Month 2022 going with a deep dive into her roles as a woman, mom, wife, and teacher in higher education. I'm splitting this episode into two parts so we can take it all in... there is much to consider here. Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles...2022-03-1134 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastMirna Cervantes: The Power of Counseling and Practices Promoting Health (Women's History Month)"It's through the pain and challenges that we've been able to find joy and healing."   Mirna Cervantes is simply a beautiful soul who works tirelessly as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Los Angeles.  She is also a mom, a professional, and a devoted follower of Jesus. Mirna is a great friend and the top recommendation of for Women's History Month 2022.  She and her husband have kept doing the hard work of counseling and looking at their wounds.  She is finding that each season of pain and "heart work" sets us up for the next challenge, and deeply grounds us i...2022-03-041h 04Man in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastEric Golden: Respect and Detaching from Unconscious Reasons We Do Things (Black History Month)This conversation with Eric Golden, facilitator and Social-Emotional coach, was a gem.  He is a black man, a father, and a professional facilitator, among his many roles.  He shares so many compelling ideas about respecting our children as we raise them, control, boundaries, and how to do the hard work of deconstructing stories and roles we were born into.  I hope you value this podcast as much as I enjoyed recording it... whew! This episode wraps up Black History Month 2022. Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: The Man in Manyroles Black His...2022-02-2557 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastAudrey Blair: Diversity, Life Coaching and Transitioning... and Discomfort (Black History Month)BHM 2022 continues with a bright soul and a new friend in my world, Audrey Blair. She is a Professional Life Coach who helps clients get “unstuck” through identifying and removing barriers that get in the way of a fulfilled life. She is also an Associate Faculty at The Center for Creative Leadership (www.ccl.org). She is a wonderful sister in Christ, and shares about the intersection of discomfort and diversity, transition, and the WHY and HOW of living with discomfort for worthy change in our lives.  Connect with Audrey and Her Content: Follow Audrey on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/au...2022-02-181h 01Man in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastTraecy Iftodi: Self, Sister, Mother, Divorcée, and African-American Bilingual Educator in Many Roles (Black History Month) Black History Month 2022 continues with Traecy Iftodi.  She is a bright soul, an educator I respect and have worked with, and a sister in Christ. She was eager and gracious to share her story of returning to work in the aftermath of divorce, and reflections on how to support our loved ones and colleagues who might be experiencing divorce.  She unpacks a lot in this episode as she drops multiple "nuggets" of wisdom are along the way. Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.co...2022-02-111h 12Man in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastTino Seya: Finding Balance Through Identity and Intentionality (Black History Month)BHM 2022 Kicks off with Tino Seya. He is an old friend with a young, vivacious heart--for God and for life, and for others.  Listen in as he riffs on balance, the state of things in the USA, his uniqueness, and the concept of embracing whatever might be going on as we walk with God.  Connect with Tino's Ministry https://southlakecoc.org/  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com...2022-02-0453 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastDimitri Clarke Interviews Michael Lovett: Hearing Impaired, but Loving ListeningDimitri has been a source of great joy in my life as I have woken up to how my brothers and sisters of color feel as they move through an unfair world.  We served on the Denver Diversity Exploration Team for a couple of years, where we began enjoying fellowship in which we can discuss nearly anything.  Dimitri set this time up, though, to interview me... about being hearing impaired and how that has affected my life.  I so enjoyed "flipping the script" and letting her lead for an episode.  We realized how wonderful it is when we express mutu...2022-01-2839 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastHashim Warren: Justice Year, Service, Charity, Friendship, AdvocacyConnect with Hashim's Justice Year Content: https://justiceyear.com Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com/maninmanyroles Support/donate: https://anchor.fm/maninmanyroles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maninmanyroles/support2022-01-2147 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastVince Vogel: Husband & Father in a Blended FamilyVince is a good friend and he’s done the work to stay married for 20 years with his wife and engaged with his stepson and daughter. I hope we ask blended family members better questions and support them better after listening to this podcast. If you do live in a blended family I hope this episode validates your experience. Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com/maninmanyroles Support/donate: https://anchor.fm/maninmanyroles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...2022-01-1447 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJeff Shockley: God of Heaven and Earth...How the Book BeganJeff Shockley is a husband and a dad in a blended family.  He is a follower of Jesus, and a good friend. He works to love his daughters well, and from loving his youngest (and her friends), a lovely book emerged!  Listen to the story behind his new book, Creator of Heaven and Earth which grew out of discussing honest questions with his teenage daughter. Connect with more of Jeff's Art: shockartexposure.com Purchase Creator of Heaven and Earth on Amazon. Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Em...2022-01-0746 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSaara Haapenen: Move at Work, and Moving from Disappointment to Renewed VisionSo long, 2021, Happy 2022!  As we move into 2022 it's my pleasure to share my conversation with Saara Haapenen with you.  She greets hundreds of folks every morning with her Move at Work Challenge, in the form of a 5-7 minute video that gets you moving, practicing mindfulness, and simply taking time to take care of yourself.  I enjoy her content, offered as part of my job's wellness efforts.  I was thrilled she agreed to come on the podcast to share more about how she lives well, the power of asking WHY, and some of the challenges she overcame as a high...2021-12-3156 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastPaul Nagakura: Friend, Brother, and Husband as AdvocatePaul Nagakura is a man I’ve known over 20 years. He is an artist, brother, husband and father. He leads a small group in the church we used to attend together in Culver City. He shares about the new chapter he is in after events including George Floyd’s tragic death in 2020 and personal losses in his family. I hope this time with Paul’s kind, clear, strong soul inspires you to be an advocate for someone you care about or with whom you are in community. Paul shares about the book, The Color of Compromise and has graciously shared a Bibl...2021-12-2453 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastDr. Tim Sumerlin: "Church is a great place to practice good mental health"Dr. Timothy Sumerlin has been a disciple for 40 years. Tim lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife Jackie – they have been married 35 years. They have two children (Danielle and Tim), and a brand-new granddaughter, Elsa. He has worked as a counselor for over 30 years and is an adjunct professor at the University of Denver. Tim is the dean of the Counseling Program at the Rocky Mountain School of Ministry and Theology, as well as an elder in the Denver church of Christ.  Tim is the director of In Motion Counseling, which includes the Disciples In Motion, an innovative recovery program for...2021-12-1757 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJoe Hose: From Prisons to Skate ParksJoe Hose is a Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Follower of Jesus, Leader of Professional Learning with the Federal Government, and Leader/Founder of the Colorado Skateboard Society.  He entered education in 2010 following the 2008 housing crash, and found himself in prison... as an educator. After working day to day in a prison, he got to move to Colorado in 2015 to work in "secondary law enforcement" and that's where he and I connected over many early coffees about all things coaching and learning. He covers a lot of ground in his story and offers a great deal of vulnerability.  He's a fe...2021-12-1056 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastLeo Gonzalez: Calm, Leadership, and Time-outs as a Self & HusbandLeo Gonzalez is a dear friend and one of a few to whom my wife and I have had the pleasure of offering pre-marital counseling.  He is humble and takes time to share about how calm and leadership interplay as he lives well as a Jesus follower, husband and as a dad. Listen to learn about taking timeouts, staying grounded when getting feedback, and remembering that God thinks we are wonderful!  If  you strive to be reflective and don't mind a "smack on the head" as Leo calls it, you will enjoy this episode. Connect with more Man in Many Rol...2021-12-0350 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJackie Brewster: Enneagram, Christianity, and LifeHow do you connect the enneagram and Christianity?  Jackie Brewster is an enneagram coach who does just that, supporting folks in living better in all their roles. Jackie is a woman in many roles: wife, mom, leader, and Jesus follower.  She is the author of Hearing God Speak:  A 52-Week Enneagram Devotional and in this episode, she shares how she went from no kids to four kids, got into the enneagram, and learned to help others with it.  She even shares some of her story that she's never recorded before. Connect with Jackie's Content: Web: enne...2021-11-2645 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastTrey Morgan of Trey and Lea's Stronger MarriagesTrey & Lea speak to thousands of couples every year at their marriage workshops. They are authors of the books, 10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage, and, Wisdom for Your Marriage Trey loves to talk about manhood, marriage, and parenting and is simply a joy to listen to.  Enjoy and share this episode with your friends. Connect with Trey and Lea's Content: Web: https://treyandlea.com Twitter: @StrongMarriage5 IG: stronger_marriages Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com 2021-11-1948 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastCarlos Clarke: How to Age WellCarlos Clarke is a Three-Time Champion Weightlifter and a 45+ year follower of Jesus.  Now in his 60s he shares a bit about how to live well, protect your vision, and avoid becoming a grumpy old person. HERE is a video of his recent championship lift! He references a couple of "oldies but goodies" for reading:  More Than a Carpenter, by Josh McDowell The Disciplined Life, by Richard Taylor Basic Christianity, by J.W. Stott Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com ...2021-11-1256 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastDJ Hapa: Remixing RolesLoved this episode, produced by my buddy and former podcast guest, Devon Smith, whose Man in Many Roles episode is HERE. DJ Hapa is a dad, DJ, husband, son, and Jesus follower.  He has taught thousands of people how to DJ.  Thousands.  He is the creator of "A Tribe Called Dad" podcast, and a great man to strike up a friendship or conversation with. His life slogan is, "Follow your heart. Lead with passion"  Listen in for inspiration to live with more passion. Connect with DJ Hapa's Content: hapaworld.com Twitter: @djha...2021-11-0559 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastTim Priestley: "Our roles are a divine way to help us grow"Season 10 (and Year 2!) of Man in Many Roles Podcast kicks off with a beautiful interview with my longtime friend and brother in Christ, Tim Priestley.  He is candid and clear about how he makes sense of his roles, and how our roles deepen our spirituality as we pick up and lay down roles.  He shares vulnerably about his divorce after 18 years of marriage and how he had to stop going to "Hope Island" habitually in order to grow. Tim mentions a couple of resources and books that help him: Fathered by God, by John Eldredge...2021-10-2954 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSeeking Sages | Episode 50!Wow!  This is episode 50.  I hope you enjoy thinking about Chapter 8 of John Eldredge's Fathered by God with me as I riff on what inspires me about the stage of a person's life called Sage, according to Eldredge.  This book was very influential in my parenting and actually led to this podcast in many ways!  We all want a sage and I'm inspired to endeavor to become one.   God, protect us from folly and dismissal as we enter our late 60s and beyond.  Father, please protect us from the ill effects of success and safety.  Help us to engage solitude, stillne...2021-10-2231 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastLiteral, Linear, Monotasking, Easily Distractible: How to Parent Boys with SanityBased on a 2015 blog post that I updated last year, I hope you enjoy this episode, even if you don't parent boys.  You are likely a teacher, mentor, uncle/aunt or grandparent. Or I bet you have friends who are boy-like in their thinking. And let's be real.. smartphones are kinda like cocaine in their addictiveness.  We need great ideas and strategies to manage those time and energy-sucking screens.  This episode with help you live well with boys and your easily distracted loved ones and raise them with sanity. Check out the blog this episode is based on, there are gre...2021-10-1545 minPorscheCooled PodcastPorscheCooled PodcastPorscheCooled Owner Stories #53 - Paul 2015 Porsche CaymanIn today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 53 of owner stories with Paul from the UK. Cars have been a part of Paul's life for ever. Since his mid-teens he has had his eye on Porsche. As a kid he drew a 993 engine and silhouette and sent it to a Dick Lovett - a well know Porsche dealer in the UK. Surprisingly he received a response as well as a stock of books for his passion. From that point onwards Paul was fascinated with Porsche, although it was still out of reach. Paul put his Porsche dreams aside ‘as one day’...2021-10-121h 15Man in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastDoing Things Right vs. Doing Right ThingsBased on the feedback I've been getting and self-reflection, in this episode, I riff on the beliefs, attitudes, and habits of doing things right versus doing the right things.. oof... This work takes courage, and I'm not there yet, but I am glad to have you join me on this one as I try to share personally and preach to myself.  I believe there is plenty in this episode to grow in and think about. Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com T...2021-10-0838 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastWe're All Husbands and WivesSo glad to have you join me for a Fall Riff on the role of Lover.  Lovers are those who appreciate beauty, who offer agape love to a special other, and who allow themselves to be loved with agape love by another.  Yes, this role is about romance, but so much more than romance is wrapped up in the lover role.  When we dare to love another, especially in a commitment like marriage, we all receive and offer love, affection, care, concern.  We all lead and submit and follow.  We are have varying proportions of the masculine and the feminine in ou...2021-10-0137 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastInvesting 101: It's Not About MoneyIn this first fall 2021 riff, I share about the way we all are investing, whether we have a financial adviser, stocks, ETFs, mutual funds or a retirement account or not. We all trust others with valuable things and we all hope that we get a return of some sort on that which we have entrusted.  We also invest in ourselves, too.  It's about making sound investments and being patient as the valuable things we have invested do work in the vest pocket of the one in whom or in which we've in"vest"ed. Connect with more Man in Many Ro...2021-09-2434 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastTo Be a Son | Late Summer RiffI decided to riff on the role of son/ daughter/ child; a role that is at times a source of great pride and gratitude, and at other times, makes me feel accused of dereliction of duty.  When you think about it, there are many more podcasts about how to be a dad than how to be a son.  Why is that?  Well, hopefully, this episode stimulates your thinking, heart, and actions toward all that is good, true and beautiful about being a son, daughter, or child of God.    Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Ema...2021-09-1734 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastVision for the Future and Muddy WindshieldsWhat does this episode's title stir in you?  I wasn't initially excited to riff on this topic, but as I thought and prayed about it, this seemed more and more worthy of consideration:  What is the mud on your windshield?  What is messing up your vision, hope, and/or desire for the future? How do you clear the mud to see your vision more clearly?  Listen, enjoy, subscribe, and share... That's what this podcast is about! The quote at the beginning of this episode can be found here: https://wildatheart.org/daily-reading/we-can-only-hope-what-we-desire Randy Alcorn's book...2021-09-1028 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastHow to Apologize, Part 2Life presented a great lesson for us all in my home recently as I worked with my son to help him understand how to apologize.  Then I realized there was something in the experience for all of us.  I hope you find the episode as stimulating and helpful as I did when I was writing about it.  I think Jesus' teaching on how to apologize, love and walk with an offender is amazing. Here are the scriptures I refer to in this episode: Luke‬ ‭17:3‬ ‭https://luke.bible/luke-17-3 ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:21-24‬ https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.5.2...2021-09-0328 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastHow to Apologize, Part 1Hey, time to tune in again!  I took a couple of weeks off and so glad you are back with me.  Life presented a great lesson for us all in my home recently as I worked with my son to help him understand how to apologize.  Then I realized there was something in the experience for all of us.  I hope you find the episode as stimulating and helpful as I did when I was writing about it.  I think Jesus' teaching on how to apologize, love and walk with an offender is amazing. Here are the scrip...2021-08-2734 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastFather Son Campout LiveMy son Ian and I riff for a few minutes live from father son campout, an annual tradition for the past 11 years. Ian drops some serious knowledge about presence and patience.  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com/maninmanyroles Support/donate: https://anchor.fm/maninmanyroles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maninmanyroles/support2021-08-0719 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSummer Riffs 5: Talk Is Cheap, but Communicating is Precious and PowerfulThis is the 40th Episode of the Man in Many Roles Podcast!  Thank you for tuning in. This week, for some reason, I felt compelled to complete this sentence: Talk is cheap, but... Well, this summer riff is what resulted.  I hope that this brief riff inspired a bit more thoughtfulness in you and me about what and how and to whom we are communicating.  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com...2021-07-3026 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSummer Riffs 4: How to Take Better Vacations: Gratitude, Consideration, FlexibilityVacations can be disasters or they can be adventures with tough times sprinkled in. What they won’t ever be is flawless. Here’s a way to avoid idolizing a perfect vacation and embrace each one as slower practice of three disciplines: gratitude, consideration, and flexibility. We need them for life… who’d a thunk that you could grow life skills prepping for vacations, going on them, and reflecting on them? Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninman...2021-07-2323 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSummer Riffs 3: How to Relate and Converse Well with Anyone: Six VerbsOn a beautiful night on my patio I watched a thunderstorm and decided to record a few ideas about to to live well in relationships, engage anyone, and have a good conversation. Here are six actions to consider. NOTE: much of what I’m sharing is based on Cognitive Coaching training I’ve received over the years. I paraphrase what I have enjoyed implementing over the years, and credit is due to the authors of Cognitive Coaching, Art Costa and Robert Garmston. Their book, Cognitive Coaching and the associated training continues to be powerful in my life. For more: www...2021-07-1632 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastUmm... How do we celebrate Juneteenth? Part 2In this second part of the "How do we celebrate Juneteeth?" series, we turn to think about how we might interact with the Juneteenth holiday as Christians.  Also, and more importantly, what about the other 364 days a year?  How do we build an inclusive community of ethnically diverse members?  What are some Dos and Don'ts?  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content:   Email: manyroles@icloud.com  Website: https://manyroles.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles   IG: https://instagram.com/maninmanyroles   Support/donate: anchor.fm/maninmanyroles --- Support...2021-07-0948 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastUmm.. How do we celebrate Juneteenth? Part 1How will you celebrate Juneteenth?   As we enter the weekend of Independence Day, we look back at what feels like a last-minute announcement from the White House in June of 2021:  We have a new national holiday.  What does the Juneteenth holiday mean to black people and how might we celebrate it?  Well, no one knows, and it's not like all black folks view the holiday the same way... so let's start there.  And here are some ideas shared among some of my dear friends, Carlos & Dimitri Clarke, and Tony Chukes, all of us are part of the Denver Church of Ch...2021-07-0258 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSummer Riffs 2: Jesus is the Most Inclusive Guy You've Ever MetIn my second summer riff, and on the heels of a new national holiday, I got to thinking, writing, and riffing on inclusivity from Jesus' point of view. At first, it seems counterintuitive to think Jesus is being inclusive when he says, "I am the way, the truth and the life" I've been following Jesus the best I can for about 30 years in earnest, and I think Jesus deserves some more consideration for what he claimed about himself.  Despite how controversial the above quote is, I'm not sure it qualifies Jesus as an exclusive person given the totality of hi...2021-06-2536 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSummer Riffs: Six Dimensions of Happiness, Joy, Pleasure, and LeisureLess structure, more spontenaity in the Summer! I decided to nerd out a bit and riff about Happiness, Joy, Pleasure, and Leisure through 6 dimensions or lenses: proximity to self durability over time agency  validity (truth) mercy (goodness) and beauty Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content:  Email: manyroles@icloud.com  Website: https://manyroles.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles  IG: https://instagram.com/maninmanyroles  Support/donate: anchor.fm/maninmanyroles --- Suppor...2021-06-1852 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJohn "Bud" Lovett: My Dad in Many Roles (Fathers' Day and Auntie/Uncle Project)As June, Fathers' Day month, and the Auntie/Uncle Project continues, I asked my dad to share what he's learned in his seven decades on this earth. He reflects on how his commitment to providing drove him to a stroke in his 40s, what he sees as important now, and offers several nuggets about living well along the way.  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com/maninmanyroles Support/donate: h...2021-06-1153 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastRichard (Uncle Dicky, Tío Ricardo) McCloskey: A Self in Many RolesThis episode kicks off June on the eve of my Uncle Richard T. McCloskey's 71st birthday.  It also kicks off the Uncle side of the Auntie/Uncle Project, in which my uncles and father will speak about how to live well in many roles.   Listen in as my Tío Ricardo and I talk about his interesting life as a Self in many roles.  He has been a railroad worker, computer programmer, Trappist monk, and High School Spanish teacher.  He inspired me to learn Spanish and was certainly a deep influence on my life, career in education, and m...2021-06-041h 05Man in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastAnn Lovett Chiango: Seeking and Joy in Many Roles (The Auntie Project)The Auntie project continues! What a treat it was to listen to my great auntie Ann share how to live well. She has been in the convent, a teacher, wife and mother, and done it all with God as a companion. Here are some resources she mentions in the podcast: Richard Rohr’s Center for Action and Contemplation: https://email.cac.org/t/d-l-qttkhtt-tlkrjutjjt-d/ Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire: https://www.wordonfire.org/bible-project/ And A Concord Pastor Comments, http://concordpastor.blogspot.com  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitt...2021-05-2858 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastMary Fran McCloskey Soulis: The Auntie ProjectMary Fran Soulis is in her later 70s, the oldest daughter of 7 siblings, and my oldest auntie or uncle on the McCloskey side.  She has striven to live well with a love of the written word, a love for light, and practice of gratitude.  Enjoy some great advice from one who has been many places, and read LOTS of poetry.  She also practices what she is sharing.  I loved this conversation, and I hope you enjoy it, share it, and subscribe to the podcast. References from the podcast and Auntie Mary Fran’s show notes: 1) Kim Langley, Send My Roots Rain...2021-05-2155 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSue McCloskey Reddick: The Auntie ProjectAunt Sue was the first of the aunties and uncles I asked to record with me. I sent a communication to all my fraternal and maternal aunts for a series of May podcasts in celebration of Mother's Day. Auntie Sue responded to the invitation to share some of her life experiences and wisdom because she loves me, even though she wasn't entirely sure what I was up to.  I'm very glad she did because now we all benefit, and this recording will remain for years!  She is a self, sister, widow, mother, and grandmother in many roles.  Listen in for...2021-05-1446 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastClare McCloskey Lovett: My Mom in Many Roles (Mother's Day and Kickoff to the Auntie/Uncle Project)Today's very special mother's day episode features none other than my mom, Clare Lovett.  I got my gift of gab, humor, desire for solutions, and curiosity from her, and thoroughly considering everything from her best advice to my sons, her grandsons, all the way to what heaven might be like.  She shares just weeks from her 50th wedding anniversary. This episode kicks off The Auntie/Uncle Project, in which I sought and collected stories and wisdom from my parents and their siblings, along with my parents' aunts and uncles who were willing to offer experience and wisdom to any wh...2021-05-0747 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJohn Biggerstaff: Self, Son, Leader in Many RolesJohn Biggerstaff is passionate about Special Education, and it's because of childhood experiences that shaped his passion.  Listen in as Phil and I enjoy time with John's high-energy heart that is as deep and wide and passionate as it is fun. Produced by Phil Salvador.  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com/maninmanyroles Support/donate: https://anchor.fm/maninmanyroles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...2021-04-3057 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJim Eager, Part 2: Self, Remarried Husband, and Blended Family Father in Many RolesThis is part 2 of my conversation with long time friend, Jim Eager.  We caught up after 10 years of not connecting, and his "random" connection to the podcast in its earliest stages, which we discussed in Part 1 (released on January 29, 2021).  I loved catching up with Jim as he talked about his new marriage, and what work went into making it work better than his first marriage.  Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: https://instagram.com...2021-04-2345 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastSpeed, BMoe, & Tony: Three Men of God in Many Difficult RolesDarryl Speed ("Speed"), Brian Moore ("BMoe"), and Tony Turner are three lifelong Jesus followers who have a lot of experience, pain, and things to share about how to live in a church that is mostly white and doesn't always feel like home, but more like a Bed and Breakfast. Their sincerity and stories are inspiring, and their desire for spaces to talk about race and racialized experiences run deep. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as Phil and I did.  Let's all commit to welcoming the disruptive stories as individual souls in many roles. When we do s...2021-04-1658 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastDr. Devon Smith: All the Roles are BlurredDr. Devon Smith is my best friend of 20+ years, a father, a Jesus follwer, husband, and so much more.  He leads in the Santa Monica-Malibu school district as a Coordinator of Learning and Innovation. He and I riff on education terms, the blurred lines between our roles nowadays, sabbath, and why men resist intimate fellowship even as they long for and need it. Join Devon and me, enjoy, then share this episode with those you love. Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://m...2021-04-0956 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJ. Brian Craig: Self in Many RolesThis episode is with a big brother to me in the faith, J. Brian Craig. He is a minister, musician, a fine artist, a man who loves God, as well as a husband and father in many roles.  My co-host Phil Salvador and I spend time hearing Brian riff on creativity and its connection to the garden of Eden.  He also talks about how living well in the role of self is connected to living with God.  He talks about a great book he's read recently, and how he has navigated really hard times, both during and before the pandemic. Con...2021-04-0256 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastLisa Johnson: Mutuality in Self, Follower, and Leader Roles (Women's History Month)Lisa Johnson is a woman, a disciple of Jesus, a wife and mother, and ministers in Portland, Oregon with her husband, Steve Johnson. The concept and biblical truth of mutuality became clear to her several years ago in the wake of a diagnosis of terminal cancer.  She finishes our Women's History Month in fine fashion as we consider many things: what a "suitable helper" from Genesis 1 really is, how hierarchy stems from sin, how to focus on our gifts in a spiritual community, and how God originally intended men and women to relate to each other, and so much more.  Mu...2021-03-2659 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastAbby Lovett: Self, Daughter, Sister, "Teammate for Life", Mother, and Leader in Many Roles (Women's History Month)Women's History Month on the podcast continues this week: My one and only sister joins me for an honest conversation about what it's like to be a woman in many roles, sharing stories that I missed while I was a teenager (she is five years younger than I), and the roots of her impressive career as a corporate executive, "Teammate for Life", and hard working mom. I'm proud of her, and I felt the hour we spent recording our conversation was a gift and a real treat for both of us.  Listen in and share it with a friend!2021-03-1948 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastMarne Gulley: Mother & Leader in Many Roles (Women's History Month)I'm thrilled to have Marne Gulley, the first female fan of the podcast (as far as I know), on the show today.  Today's show continues our March Women's History Month series.   Marne is a beautiful soul.  Having always had a heart to adopt has led Marne to adopt three children, including Andre, who's two years old at the time of this recording (and part of why she originally tuned into the Man in Many Roles podcast).  She has much to say on issues of racial equity, but I appreciate more how she LIVES well as an equity champion, mother, and...2021-03-1250 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastBJ Foster: Self, Daughter, Follower, & Leader in Many Roles (Women's History Month)This podcast is a perfect bridge between our Black History Month episodes and Women's History Month. BJ Foster is a Broadway actor, Women's Ministry Leader, Jesus follower, and now an author, who happens to be a black woman in America.  Her book, Rebound: Staging a Spiritual Comeback (https://amzn.to/3aoLmMS) just released in January of 2021.  She has worked very hard to unpack why she felt so outside of her integrity, and it has helped her live well in her many roles. She and I talk freely about how nothing is wasted, tearing down and building up, what it is...2021-03-0549 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastNii Codjoe: Self, Son, Leader in Many Roles (Black History Month)Our Black History Month series concludes (but don’t worry, we’ll keep bringing diverse voices to the show) with Nii Codjoe. Nii is a favorite new friend from 2020, an entrepreneur, a son of a college professor from Ghana, and a joy to talk with anytime I get the chance. I hope you enjoy his take on learning, being a black man in America, and his brilliance. Connect with more Man in Many Roles Content: Email: manyroles@icloud.com Website: https://manyroles.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maninmanyroles IG: http...2021-02-261h 02Man in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastBill Delacruz: Self and Leader in Many Roles (Black History Month)Bill is a former Denver Public Schools colleague, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader, and a professional whom I admire, and he is a man in many roles.  He has done and continues to do the work of self-reflecting so that he might honor, be authentic, and work against biases and systemic racism.  I love every chance I get to talk to him. His book, Finding The Origination Point, came out in 2019. I highly recommend it if you care to do something personally meaningful to fight bias and systemic racism.  The work begins in each and every one of us...2021-02-1953 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastAaron Burden: Self, Son, Lover, Husband, Dad (Black History Month)Aaron Burden is a follower of Jesus, son, brother, husband to his wife of 16 years, and parent to a son and daughter.  He pastors youth in the church his wife grew up in.  He is also a black man in America.  Listen in as he talks about sunrise, the recharge that a hobby offers, and all that comes against goodness, truth, and beauty in his life.  He talks about how he's changed from 2019 to the present, and what he would share with his fellow church members who are not people of color.  He is a godly artist, and a great...2021-02-1256 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastWade Cook: Self, Husband, Leader in Many Roles (Black History Month)Welcome to the first Man in Many Roles Podcast Black History Month installment of 2021.  Wade Cook is the first black elder appointed by the Denver Church of Christ, and while we don't directly address race and ethnicity, we do go deeply into HOW to honor people. one by one.  Wade is hilarious, magnetic, and loves talking to people.  We unpack how to relate to people well as men in many roles.  Watch out, there are a LOT of nuggets to live by that Wade offers and that surface organically in this episode.  This episode for me was like a littl...2021-02-0554 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJim Eager, Part 1: Son, Husband/Lover, Dad in Many RolesI loved having this totally honest conversation with my old buddy Jim Eager, the only man I've ever written a song for.  (If I find it, I will post it)  I am glad to bring this conversation to you, PG-13 language and all. Jim and I were part of the same spiritual community over a decade ago, shared so much fun, and then the hardest of times hit and he was left stunned, and scrambling to raise his three kids as a single dad after his marriage ended. He found my podcast a few months ago (with a nudge fr...2021-01-2936 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastRay "Mayday" Roske: Self and Lover/Husband in Many RolesListen in as my new co-host, Phil Salvador, cover many topics, ask questions of, and just enjoy the presence of Ray Roske.   Find out why Ray's nickname is Mayday, how reflection helps you see the mundane as beauty in your life, how you could buy a great meal for someone in need with an app, and enjoy several other nuggets of wisdom he drops.  Join us in hoping Ray becomes a regular on the show.   What a joy to just listen to and riff off of his stories. Connect with Ray's Creativity: Ray's blog, The Expansion Chamber:  http://www.rayr...2021-01-221h 04Man in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastPhil Salvador: Husband, Dad, Leader in Many RolesWhether you are a dad, or not, this podcast has some real gems for us a souls in many roles.  Phil Salvador is a dad in many roles, just out of a master's program, new fatherhood, married, and former school leader.  We both work in Denver as educators, but the content at manyroles.com took our friendship to another level.  He loves following Christ and shares vulnerably about his favorite roles and the accusations he fights daily with community, prayer, self-reflection, and practicing presence. Dads, or soon-to-be dads, tune in and share with your buddies. Dads, I mentioned 3 needs of...2021-01-1555 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastA Personal Celebration & A Leadership LoveBased on my Jan 5, 2021 blog on manyroles.com, and with celebration in my heart on some recent personal success, I offer this podcast on loving in a rare way that every leader and every follower would benefit from--Bold Love. This is just a short celebration and a bit of riffing on loving like the world and loving like a true hero would love.  The contrast is stunning, challenging and hopefully inspiring.  We can practice bold love the next time we are tempted to give in to revenge or resignation, and focus more on reconciliation and renewal. ...2021-01-0833 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastChris Mendez Johnson: Brother, Husband/Lover, Self, & Leader in Many RolesSeason 2, Episode 1 kicks off the new year with a new focus on conversations with men in many roles.  I start with a conversation with Chris Mendez Johnson.  He is an old friend of mine with whom I've shared wonderful conversations, fireside chats, and spiritual fellowship.  We are both married fathers of two boys, and because he moved away a few years ago, I'm very glad to share our many roles conversation because we stumbled onto some great nuggets as we caught up.  He found Season 1 and my Twitter feed rather randomly, so we decided to catch up and record our...2021-01-0143 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastHeaven Hopes: Love and JoyAs 2020 winds down, I recorded this on the evening of Christmas Eve after telling my sons (again) the story of Jesus' birth, but Hope, Joy, Love and Peace is just as relevant in June as it is in December.  Based on the four Advent foci of Hope, Love, Peace and Joy, I decided to share a few items from my Heaven Hopes List, which I add to three times per week, thanks to my trusty iPhone alarm that goes off at 8pm.  The whole list is based on a hope of Heaven--a new and fully restored heaven and earth--which Je...2020-12-2530 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastDad: *Special Holiday Edition* Joseph's AffirmationToday's podcast is my reading of a short story I wrote 11 years ago shortly before my son, Ian, was born.  It is part reflection, part imagination, part worship of God as a Father. If you are a Dad you know the killer pressure to come through when the pressure is on.  Joseph, the father of Jesus felt that pressure.  His fiance popped up pregnant, he had to work through that, then he had to talk a long journey to another town while she was ready to give birth.  Then no place to stay.  Then God came through.  Enjoy...2020-12-1816 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastHow to Promote Peace this Holiday SeasonBased on a recent blog post, I'm riffing on a decision I made to bring more peace in my life and relationships, based on an advent bible study plan I'm reading with my wife and sons this holiday season.  I will make another podcast or two about the other decisions in the coming weeks. Bible.com and their YouVersion app is a major tool in my roles as a parent, husband, and follower of Jesus.   The Advent plan is picked is here:  https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/22462-bibleproject-advent-reflections We are each one soul in many roles.  Let's live...2020-12-1136 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastStart Now on Next Year's GoalsBased on two blogs at manyroles.com, this podcast is an encouragement to enter a season of reflection to prepare for the new year rather than participate in hurried and harried life in late 2020 (or whenever you listen to this episode).  There's never a bad time to reflect, remember that: your heart matters,  questions are good, and  desires and hopes are life We will live well in our many roles to the degree we reflect on our roles in the past year to get ready for the next. The Man...2020-12-0431 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastWays to Thrive in a Pandemic-Affected Holiday SeasonHow do we do more than just survive this strange holiday season?   What are some ideas to consider to make life more fun, meaningful and joyful?   How do I teach my kids to give to others a bit more even as they are just "done" with the changes in their lives this year.  Oh yes, and how can I use my phone to grow in gratitude without downloading another app? These questions will be addressed in this podcast, and I hope to inspire you to implement some joyful practices to thrive in...2020-11-2732 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastThe Many Roles MatrixAre you willing to use this strange season in late 2020 (or whenever you read this) to reflect and do some deep inner work? I drafted a Many Roles Matrix you can download for journaling, a conversation, simple reflection, or prayer.  This podcast walks through how I used it and how it might benefit you as one soul in many roles. How would it affect you to be more mindful and grounded at the next holiday function, tomorrow at work, in your parenting in your marriage, or in your current relationship?  This matrix is just a st...2020-11-2031 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastTop 10 Ways to Build Connections with our KidsOn a heart level, there are some critical routines to helping, teaching, and protecting our kids as they grow up.  Here I offer 10 routines that will build connections with your children as you implement them with clarity of purpose, and with increasing consistency. These are almost totally free, and they reward our brains, which are -wired- for connection.  We crave it.  So let's feed our kids some good connection!  This is a podcast version of an October, 2020 blog on manyroles.com.  There is a combination of current advice for fathers and parents of teens and preteens, and advic...2020-11-1353 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastJobhunting as Courage in All RolesThis episode connects the suffering that is job hunting as a man in many roles with our courage, or heart life.  Whether you are a man, or love a man who is jobhunting, this episode has vulnerable sharing, advice, some reflections on 2020, and hopefully empathy for all of us who are suffering from a lack of something, be it a job, a relationship... anything that matters to us that we lack. Life is risk. And we risk for what is important to us.  We require courage to acquire important and valuable things. And heaps of perseverance.  See the associated blo...2020-11-0600 minMan in Many Roles PodcastMan in Many Roles PodcastPrepisode: Introduction to the Man in Many Roles PodcastThis episode has been years in the making, and represents a leap into the vulnerable act of creation of art that is important to me and connected to my life and desire.  Thank you for tuning in, and I hope the podcast's exploration of manhood in all its facets with prove helpful to men and anyone who loves a boy or man.  In this "Prepisode" (Why am I so jazzed I made up that word?) I articulate who I am and what I hope to offer as it relates to the seven distinct but overlapping roles we play and live ou...2020-10-3031 minRedefining the Counter CultureRedefining the Counter CultureInterview: Dylan S. HowardAn Inside View into the Dark Side of a Music Icon  He was the King of Pop, a superstar without equal, the idol of millions of young people around the world. But was Michael Jackson also a sexual predator without equal, someone who preyed on the very fans who adored him?   Bad is the revelatory untold true story of the strange and larger-than-life career of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. In the wake of the controversial two-part documentary Leaving Neverland, which told the stories of two young boys who were befriended by the singer and...2020-07-3024 minBrave New WorldBrave New WorldMichael LovettMichael Lovett is a musician who records under the title NZCA/LINES and also plays in the band Metronomy. He is from England and is currently based out of New York City, temporarily residing in Pittsburgh, PA. Michael speak to how the quarantine has changed how he plans releasing his music and also how some things haven't changed. 2020-04-2109 minFowl Players RadioFowl Players RadioSeason 5 Episode 2 Robert Lovett- Puppeteer, Actor, "Man of 1000 Faces", "Pop's Place", "54 Space Corps"Send us a textHere is a rebroadcast from a little more than a year ago- March of 2020!If you are an 80's or 90's kid, you may have seen Robert Lovett (or more likely one of his puppets) on legendary Baltimore Television personality Stu Kerr's shows, "Pop's Place" and "54 Space Corps" or more recently as a "man of 1000 faces" performing as a murder mystery actor with The Fowl Players of Perryville and J.R. Productions!  We take a trip down memory lane with Robert, talking about his Maryland Institute College of Art days, his p...2020-03-251h 08