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They Call Me Mista YuThey Call Me Mista Yu: FLASHBACK ---When Life Kills Your Plan and Gives You Purpose InsteadOur team thought it was a great idea to start rewinding previous (but timely) episodes of our show during the times that Mista Yu is away from the microphone. All of these beautiful Blasts from the Past were previously broadcast, but we are sharing them with you at a time when you might need them most. Hope you enjoy the review!What if the moments that scare you most are the ones that shape you best? We open the vault and walk through three defining scenes—an unthinkable bus accident, a car crash that erased a...
2026-02-1639 minThey Call Me Mista YuMista Yu is on "Iesha Speaks Truth": Strong Families Part 2 (Leadership and the End of a Culture)What happens to a nation when the family loses its footing—and what does it look like to build that footing back, one father, one home, one choice at a time? We open with a frank look at how Christian values inform culture and policy, then move straight into the engine room of society: the home. Along the way, we talk about prayer for leaders, the tension between truth and feelings, and the spiritual undercurrent that often hides beneath political headlines.Our guest, Yusef Marshall (A.K.A. Mr. Yu), brings hard-won wisdom. With no real mentors gr...
2026-02-141h 00They Call Me Mista YuThey Call Me Mista Yu: FLASHBACK --"From Brooklyn To Breakthrough: Why This Podcast Exists"Our team thought it was a great idea to start rewinding previous (but timely) episodes of our show during the times that Mista Yu is away from the microphone. All of these beautiful Blasts from the Past were previously broadcast, but we are sharing them with you at a time when you might need them most. Hope you enjoy the review!Ever feel like everyone has a plan for your life except you? We kick off season two by telling the unvarnished origin story of our show—why it was born, who it serves, and ho...
2026-02-1337 minThey Call Me Mista YuMista Yu is on "Iesha Speaks Truth": Strong Families Create Strong Communities and Strong NationsStrong nations start at home. We sit down with author, minister, and coach Yusef Marshall A.K.A. Mista Yu to unpack why fatherhood, marriage, and faith are the true infrastructure of a healthy society—and how men can lead with courage when life feels heavy. Mista Yu’s story moves from an absent father and a decade inside a destructive sect to three near-death moments that forced a reset. He shares how books became mentors when people failed, how accountability reshaped his character, and how the presence of God turned ritual into relationship.We get real abou...
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One on One with Mista YuCommunity, Conquering Death, and Building Brands: Mista Yu's Redemption StorySEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?Brooklyn-born Mista Yu shares his remarkable journey from surviving armed robberies to becoming a podcaster, author, and ordained minister. His story reveals how purpose can emerge from life's challenges and how seemingly unrelated...
2025-09-1553 minThey Call Me Mista YuBrooklyn Born & Kingdom Raised: Mista Yu's JourneyMista Yu shares his journey from Brooklyn roots to becoming a podcaster, author, and ordained minister, revealing how near-death experiences and a search for purpose shaped his path.• Born in Brooklyn to a hardworking mother from the Virgin Islands and grandmother from Panama who instilled strong work ethics• Started podcasting during the pandemic when writing no longer provided emotional release from the constant negative news cycle• Survived an armed robbery with a gun pointed at his face, reinforcing his belief in having a greater purpose• Believes purpose isn't found in a single job but in what...
2025-09-1554 minThey Call Me Mista YuMista Yu on the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast: "Beyond The American Dream"Never stop seeking your purpose - that's the most critical lesson about purpose. The most distressed and distraught people are those who have stopped looking, settling into careers or talents while something dies inside them.• The richest place in the world is the graveyard, filled with unwritten books and unrealized ideas• Finding purpose requires ongoing self-reflection and evaluation• Most men struggle with connection, being physically present but emotionally isolated• There's a crucial difference between passion (which burns out) and purpose (which sustains)• The "American Dream" should be a stepping stone to purpose, not the final...
2025-05-311h 17They Call Me Mista YuMista Yu is on the Dad Hat Shenanigans - "The Power of a United Front"What happens when your children turn your household into a battleground? For Yusef Marshall, known as "The Incredible Mr. Yu," the solution came through a radical shift in perspective that transformed his family dynamics forever.Join us for a candid, eye-opening conversation with a father of three grown daughters who made it through nearly 30 years of marriage by discovering the power of the united front. Mr. Yu shares the turning point when he and his wife realized they were "winging it" through parenthood and how their decision to prioritize their marriage above everything else changed everything.
2025-05-2150 minThey Call Me Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu: Faith Meets Crisis: Fight For The Prodigal (Debra McNinch)Debra McNinch shares her journey from a small-town Kansas upbringing to founding Battle Cry Moms, a prayer movement supporting mothers of prodigal children that now includes over 1,200 participants worldwide.• Growing up in a single-parent household in the 1970s and experiencing poverty shaped Deborah's perspective on family and faith• The absence of a father figure created challenges in understanding God as Father and initially in her marriage relationship• Her life changed dramatically when her oldest child came out as transgender, forcing her to navigate between rejection and affirmation• Battle Cry Prayer Movement emerged from her personal...
2025-05-0540 minOne on One with Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu: Faith Meets Crisis: Fight For The Prodigal (Debra McNinch)SEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?Debra McNinch shares her journey from a small-town Kansas upbringing to founding Battle Cry Moms, a prayer movement supporting mothers of prodigal children that now includes over 1,200 participants worldwide.• Growing up in...
2025-05-0538 minOne on One with Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu - Brent Dowlen "Building a Better Man"SEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?What happens when men are defined only by their ability to provide? Relationship and Personal Development Coach Brent Dowlen unpacks this fundamental question in a conversation that challenges the core assumptions about masculine...
2025-04-2352 minThey Call Me Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu - Brent Dowlen "Building a Better Man"What happens when men are defined only by their ability to provide? Relationship and Personal Development Coach Brent Dowlen unpacks this fundamental question in a conversation that challenges the core assumptions about masculine identity.The heart of our discussion centers on what Brent calls "the biggest lie told about men"—that their value exists solely in their capacity to provide. This reductive view creates men who excel at fixing problems but struggle with simply being present. We explore why men often feel utterly alone even in crowded rooms, how "visiting other islands" can combat isolation, and why th...
2025-04-2354 minOne on One with Mista YuOne on One with Mista Yu: Director of the Barnabas Foundation, Heather Day: Faith, Family, & Financial FreedomSEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?What happens when we strip away the façade of perfection and embrace authentic faith? Heather Day, Author and Director of Marketing for the Barnabas Foundation, joins us for a refreshingly honest conversation a...
2025-04-2146 minThey Call Me Mista YuOne on One with Mista Yu: Director of the Barnabas Foundation, Heather Day: Faith, Family, & Financial FreedomWhat happens when we strip away the façade of perfection and embrace authentic faith? Heather Day, Author and Director of Marketing for the Barnabas Foundation, joins us for a refreshingly honest conversation about finding purpose, peace, and financial freedom through surrender.Growing up as a pastor's kid who always knew Jesus' love, Heather shares how her early financial struggles with her husband led to a transformative moment of surrender: "God, we've made a royal mess of things, help us." Rather than receiving an instant solution, they discovered the daily discipline of contentment and trusting God for "d...
2025-04-2148 minOne on One with Mista YuOne on One with Mista Yu: Escaping the Owner Prison with Richard WalshSEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?We unlock the journey from bankruptcy to sustainable success with business coach Richard Walsh, who shares raw insights about losing everything and rebuilding with purpose.• Coming from a background of constant mo...
2025-04-0254 minThey Call Me Mista YuOne on One with Mista Yu: Escaping the Owner Prison with Richard WalshWe unlock the journey from bankruptcy to sustainable success with business coach Richard Walsh, who shares raw insights about losing everything and rebuilding with purpose.• Coming from a background of constant movement, Richard moved 30 times before finishing high school• Joined the Marines at 17, then built a successful custom water features business over 20 years• Lost everything in 2008 with six children under 4 years old• Realized his identity had become completely wrapped up in his business• Burned all his company uniforms in a symbolic break from his past identity• Discovered "gross revenue feeds the ego, profit feeds...
2025-04-0256 minThey Call Me Mista YuImportant Programming Note from Mista Yu: Platform ShiftMr. Yu wants to express his heartfelt gratitude for audience support while announcing a strategic shift away from Facebook and Instagram for full-length podcast episodes due to platform limitations. The podcast will now prioritize alternative platforms like Truth Social, Rumble, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn for complete episodes while maintaining shorter content on Facebook and Instagram.• Thanking followers for comments, likes, shares, and subscriptions on Apple Podcasts and YouTube• Content across sports, gardening, and inspirational topics is making a positive difference in listeners' lives• Platform limitations and social media politics have created resistance to posting full episod...
2025-03-1902 minOne on One with Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu - From Riches to Resilience: Roy Caughlin's Entrepreneurial JourneySEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?Roy Caughlin's journey from Ireland to Poland began with a relationship and property investments, but evolved into a life-changing adventure spanning 18 years. When Roy found property in Poland was remarkably affordable compared to...
2025-03-1958 minThey Call Me Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu - From Riches to Resilience: Roy Caughlin's Entrepreneurial JourneyRoy Caughlin's journey from Ireland to Poland began with a relationship and property investments, but evolved into a life-changing adventure spanning 18 years. When Roy found property in Poland was remarkably affordable compared to his native Ireland, he seized the opportunity – a decision that would test his resilience but ultimately lead to extraordinary personal growth.At nine years old, Roy was already showing entrepreneurial promise by washing cars and gardening. This spirit followed him through life, from newspaper routes to motorbike sales, eventually leading to property development. His story takes a dramatic turn when the 2008 financial crisis left hi...
2025-03-191h 00One on One with Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu with Betsy Pepine - Breaking Boxes: Finding Freedom Beyond LimitationsSEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?Betsy Pepine, real estate mogul and author of "Breaking Boxes," shares her journey of personal transformation and how she helps others break free from self-imposed limitations and societal expectations....
2025-03-1845 minThey Call Me Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu with Betsy Pepine - Breaking Boxes: Finding Freedom Beyond LimitationsBetsy Pepine, real estate mogul and author of "Breaking Boxes," shares her journey of personal transformation and how she helps others break free from self-imposed limitations and societal expectations.What happens when we confront the invisible boxes that confine us? Betsy Pepin, successful real estate mogul, bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur, knows this terrain intimately. After spending a decade in a career she disliked due to perceived parental expectations, she embarked on a journey to break free from self-imposed limitations that were stifling her authentic self.During our conversation, Betsy reveals how recognizing...
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One on One with Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu - Bridging Faith & Leadership w/ Dr. Rosemary DownerSEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?Dr. Rosemary Downer shares her journey from Jamaica to Canada to Maryland, coining herself a "Jack American" who discovered that hard work, seizing opportunities, and authentic relationships are universal principles that transcend...
2025-03-0753 minThey Call Me Mista YuOne On One with Mista Yu - Bridging Faith & Leadership w/ Dr. Rosemary DownerDr. Rosemary Downer shares her journey from Jamaica to Canada to Maryland, coining herself a "Jack American" who discovered that hard work, seizing opportunities, and authentic relationships are universal principles that transcend location. Her experience working with homeless families revealed that poverty is primarily a mindset rather than simply a lack of resources.• Founder of BRYDGES (Building Responsible Youth by Delivering Genuine Enrichment Services), a ministry training youth leaders across multiple churches• Distinguishes between religion (empty practices) and relationship (living according to God's word with active communication)• Worked for 20 years at USDA as a social...
2025-03-0756 minThey Call Me Mista YuEmbracing and Empowering Father and Stepfatherhood - Mista Yu is on the Call With Dads PodcastWhat happens when you find yourself stepping into a role you never imagined, with no guidebook in sight? We unravel this mystery with our special guest, Mista Yu, whose journey from New York to Charleston marks not just a change in scenery but a transformation in life roles. As a stepfather to three daughters, and the loving backbone of a family teeming with grandchildren and a newly discovered great-grandchild, Mista Yu offers a heartfelt glimpse into the world of fatherhood without a prior template. His experiences challenge societal labels, and his story of embracing the "stepfather" title with warmth...
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Mista Pierre's Fortified 45s ShowMista Pierre's Fortified 45s Show - Season 4 Ep 1 with Charlie Dark MBESend us a text with your support, comments or feedback.Navigating Identity, Community, and the Transformative Power of Hip-HopAs we catch up with the remarkable Charlie Dark MBE, prepare to be inspired by tales of creativity, community, and cultural journeys. Charlie takes us through his transformative roles—from the vibrant club scene to the joys of fatherhood with the arrival of his third child, Baby Zen. Our conversation unlocks the power of music and subcultures that shaped us, particularly hip-hop, which offered a refuge and a voice during the turbulent days of th...
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