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Defeat is Optional6 Game Changing Tips to Manage College and SportsMastering the Juggle: How to Thrive as a College AthleteIn this episode of the Defeat is Optional podcast, Olympic sprinter Ronnie Baker shares invaluable insights and strategies for balancing college life and athletics. Through his personal experiences as a college athlete at TCU, Baker offers six practical tips: accepting the chaos, creating a weekly game plan, locking in top priorities, learning to say no without guilt, building a trusted small circle, and having fun. He emphasizes the importance of time management, prioritization, and using campus resources. The episode also announces the launch of 'Defeat is Optional...
2025-06-1310 minDefeat is OptionalThe Surprising Lesson I Learned From My DaughterNavigating Childlike Faith in the Pursuit of ExcellenceIn this episode Olympic sprinter Ronnie Baker shares a personal story about his young daughter, drawing a parallel to the concept of childlike faith. Using biblical references from Matthew and Psalms, Baker explores the importance of depending on God, likening it to how his daughter relies on him for daily needs. He encourages listeners to seek God's guidance before making decisions and emphasizes that true faith begins when pride ends. The devotional concludes with a challenge to integrate childlike faith into daily life and a prayer for divine assistance...
2025-06-0910 minDefeat is OptionalDoes Wanting to Win Make me Prideful?Balancing Ambition and Faith: Avoiding the Pride of LifeIn this episode, Olympic sprinter and Christian mentor Ronnie Baker addresses the intriguing question posed by Akeel_Henry about whether aspiring to be the best in sports is consistent with the 'pride of life' mentioned in 1 John 2:15. Ronnie delves into his personal struggles with balancing the desire for athletic excellence with humility and faith. He shares scriptural insights, emphasizing the importance of one's motivations behind their pursuits. Ronnie explains that aspiring for greatness isn't sinful if done to glorify God rather than seeking personal glorification. Practical steps and...
2025-06-0608 minDefeat is OptionalIs Winning Part of God's Plan? The Truth Every Athlete Needs to HearDoes God's Plan Guarantee My Win? What No One Tells Christian AthleteOlympic sprinter Ronnie Baker addresses a poignant question from a listener on his podcast 'Defeat Is Optional.' Baker dives deep into his personal experiences, emphasizing that true victory lies in faithfulness to God rather than just winning medals. He shares his 2021 Olympic journey, the struggles of unmet expectations, and the realization that God's plan is about heart transformation, not merely athletic triumphs. Through biblical references and personal reflections, Baker encourages athletes to realign their motives, maintain obedience, and remember their worth in...
2025-06-0212 minDefeat is Optional4 Steps To Conquer Injury as a Christian AthleteNavigating Faith and Injuries: Overcoming Setbacks with Ronnie BakerIn this episode of Defeat is Optional, Olympic sprinter Ronnie Baker shares personal insights and a devotional focused on maintaining faith through athletic injuries. He answers a compelling question from a listener about staying connected to God during challenging times. Ronnie shares his struggles and spiritual journey following a major hamstring injury in 2017, offering practical steps and biblical wisdom for overcoming emotional and physical setbacks. Discover how staying present, being real in prayer, seeking divine guidance, and staying rooted in scripture can help you navigate through tough seasons...
2025-05-2808 minDefeat is OptionalHow Do You Fast as a Christian Athlete?Fasting as a Christian Athlete: Strengthening Spirit Through SacrificeIn this episode, Olympic sprinter and Christian mentor Ronnie Baker addresses how Christian athletes can incorporate fasting into their spiritual routines. Inspired by a question from an Instagram follower, Ronnie discusses the personal and spiritual benefits of fasting, offers biblical examples, and shares his own experiences with fasting. He outlines practical steps and tips for athletes to integrate fasting into their training schedules and spiritual lives. Through fasting, athletes can enhance their discipline, focus, and spiritual connection with God. Ronnie concludes with a call to action and a...
2025-05-2610 minDefeat is OptionalWhy Your Training Feels Wrong - And What God Might Be TeachingTrusting the Coach: Navigating Faith and Athletics with Ronnie BakerIn this episode, Olympic sprinter and Christian mentor Ronnie Baker shares his journey of learning to trust his coach and draws parallels to trusting God's plan. He discusses the challenges athletes face in surrendering control and emphasizes the importance of faith in the process. Baker also promotes his Instagram page for engaging with fans and introduces new merchandise. The episode concludes with actionable steps for listeners to identify areas where they need to surrender to God’s authority and encourages faith even when the path seems unclear.
2025-05-2308 minDefeat is OptionalWhy God Makes You Wait Even When You're Doing Everything RightNavigating the Waiting Period: Faith and Patience in SportsIn this episode, Olympic sprinter and Christian mentor Ronnie Baker addresses the challenges athletes face during the waiting periods of their careers. Drawing on his own experiences, Ronnie emphasizes that waiting is not a punishment but a time for preparation and refinement. He encourages athletes to commit to long-term goals despite not seeing immediate results, and to reframe their mindsets from feeling held back to being built up. By using biblical examples and parables, he explains how faithfulness in unseen seasons leads to greater responsibilities and eternal rewards...
2025-05-2109 minDefeat is OptionalWhy Do I Feel Great When I Win and Terrible When I Lose?Trusting the Waiting Period: Faithfulness in the UnseenOvercoming Outcome-Based Anxiety: A Devotional with Ronnie BakerIn this episode, Olympic sprinter and Christian mentor Ronnie Baker discusses dealing with outcome-based anxiety. Through personal stories of setbacks and challenges, including injuries and missed opportunities, Ronnie illustrates the struggle athletes face when tying their self-worth to performance results. He emphasizes the importance of faith, highlighting Proverbs 3:5-6, and offers practical steps for overcoming fear and trusting God's plan. Ronnie's devotional encourages athletes to find peace in faith rather than outcomes and to view setbacks as opportunities for...
2025-05-1908 minDefeat is OptionalHow Rest Can Get You to Your Goal FasterOlympic sprinter and Christian mentor Ronnie Baker discusses the importance of taking rest and finding stillness in both sports and faith. He highlights the necessity of activating the parasympathetic nervous system to achieve clarity and calm, and relates this to a spiritual practice of trusting God. Ronnie shares personal experiences of overcoming injuries and emphasizes that true strength and best performance often come from moments of stillness and peace. He offers practical steps to cultivate this stillness, including silence, breathing exercises, and prayer. The devotional concludes with a prayer and encouragement to other athletes to find balance and...
2025-05-1606 minDefeat is OptionalWhy Does Losing Make Me Feel Worthless?Join Olympic sprinter and Christian mentor Ronnie Baker in this devotional as he delves into the importance of anchoring your identity in Christ rather than in your athletic performance. Ronnie explores how subconscious beliefs can influence your actions and results, and shares his personal journey of battling self-doubt after the 2021 Olympics. He emphasizes the significance of renewing your mind through scriptural truths and offers a practical challenge to identify and replace lies with God's Word. This episode aims to help athletes compete from a place of wholeness and faith, reminding them that their worth is determined by Christ's sacrifice...
2025-05-1407 minDefeat is OptionalWhy Does Surrendering to God Feel Like Quitting?This episode discusses the importance of trusting God while actively pursuing personal and professional goals. It emphasizes that true hope should be anchored in Jesus Christ rather than worldly achievements like gold medals, wins, or paychecks. This devotional highlights the pitfalls of idolizing success and underscores the necessity of maintaining faith in Christ, even while striving for excellence.🎙️Defeat is Optional Podcast Fan Page💊Train Harder, Recover Faster 10% OFF🛍️Defeat is Optional Merch📩Join Ronnie’s Inner Circle
2025-05-1205 minDefeat is OptionalStarving for Success: The Eating Disorder StruggleIn this insightful and personal podcast episode, Ronnie candidly shares his struggle with an eating disorder in 2023, which had severe consequences on his mental health and athletic performance. With a focus on educating high-performing athletes, he highlights the detrimental effects of under-eating and offers practical advice on how to identify and address signs of being in a calorie deficit. He discusses how to properly fuel the body, balance macros, and emphasizes the importance of not obsessing over food and weight. This episode aims to provide valuable information to help athletes perform at their best while maintaining a healthy relationship...
2025-03-1240 minDefeat is OptionalHow I Met Your Mother: Our Journey to MarriageIn this episode of the Defeat is Optional podcast, Ronnie and his wife Mikaela share their journey of faith, love, and family. They dive into how they met through a church, their dating story, and the role spirituality played in their relationship. The couple also discusses their five-year marriage, the birth of their energetic daughter Mayah, and how they’ve navigated various challenges, including remaining faithful before marriage. The episode highlights the importance of intentional dating, patience, forgiveness, and prioritizing family. Tune in for an intimate, heartfelt conversation that offers valuable insights for couples at any stage of their re...
2025-02-1058 minDefeat is OptionalBreaking Free: Overcoming My 15 Year Struggle With LustIn this episode of 'Defeat is Optional,' Ronnie Baker opens up about his personal journey, revealing his long battle with addiction and how faith played a pivotal role in overcoming it. Ronnie takes listeners through his childhood experiences, the pressures of growing up without a father, and how he fell into the cycle of addiction to pornography for over 15 years. He shares the turning point in his relationship with God, where he realized that true freedom comes from attacking the root beliefs behind his actions. A heartfelt message of hope and perseverance, Ronnie emphasizes the importance of identity...
2025-02-0320 minDefeat is OptionalFormer Nike Athlete Shares Why I Switched to AdidasIn this episode of 'Defeat is Optional' Ronnie shares his story into the reality behind his Nike contract. Discover how, despite being ranked number two in the world and the third fastest man in the 60-meter dash, he never made six figures with Nike. This candid episode covers key lessons in contract negotiations, the impact of NCAA finals, and the challenges faced when switching sponsorships from Nike to Adidas. With insights on mental resilience and the importance of 'thinking smarter,' this episode is a must-listen for aspiring athletes. Don't miss the compelling journey of victories, frustrations, and invaluable t...
2025-01-2732 minDefeat is OptionalUnlocking the Power of Prayer: A Deep Dive into Matthew 6:9-13Unlocking the Power of Prayer: A Deep Dive into Matthew 6:9-13In this episode of 'Defeat is Optional,' we delve into the power of prayer and how the Lord instructs us to pray. Ronnie breaks down Matthew 6:9-13, commonly known as the Lord's Prayer, offering a line-by-line explanation of its significance and how it serves as a blueprint for effective prayer. He also shares practical tips on praying efficiently and discusses the importance of recognizing God's holiness, seeking His will, repenting, and finding strength to overcome temptation. Tune in for an insightful discussion that promises to...
2025-01-2021 minDefeat is OptionalFormer Nike Athlete Shares Why I Switched to AdidasSend us a textFrom Nike to Adidas: Inside My Journey of Contracts and ComebacksIn this episode of 'Defeat is Optional' Ronnie shares his story into the reality behind his Nike contract. Discover how, despite being ranked number two in the world and the third fastest man in the 60-meter dash, he never made six figures with Nike. This candid episode covers key lessons in contract negotiations, the impact of NCAA finals, and the challenges faced when switching sponsorships from Nike to Adidas. With insights on mental resilience and the importance of 'thinking smarter...
2025-01-2032 minDefeat is OptionalGuided Scriptural MeditationDefeat Is Optional: Conquering Mental Challenges Through Scriptural MeditationIn this episode of 'Defeat Is Optional,' we focus on using scripture to relax the mind and reassure us of God's help for our challenges. Ronnie emphasizes the importance of mental strength over just physical training and introduces a meditation session centered on scripture to help athletes and individuals overcome mental barriers. Listeners are guided through relaxation techniques, deep breathing exercises, and reflections on select biblical verses aimed at reducing anxiety, fear, and doubt. The meditation session encourages embracing God's strength, visualizing success, and growing spiritually to...
2025-01-1313 minDefeat is OptionalHow To Make Affirmations Actually Work in SportIn this episode of 'Defeat Is Optional,' Ronnie explores how limiting beliefs can impede athletic performance, especially on race day. Through personal stories the podcast details why affirmations might not help you, the concept of limiting beliefs, and practical steps to overcome these limiting beliefs. Listeners are guided on how to identify and reframe limiting beliefs, supported by powerful affirmations grounded in truth and faith. Tips include revisiting past events to rewrite negative narratives and consistently practicing affirmations with genuine belief. The episode is aimed at athletes seeking to enhance their mental resilience and overall performance.00:00 I...
2025-01-0626 min
Bro’s Gone Bible#24 - Ronnie Baker | Running with Purpose: Faith and TrackIn our final episode of 2024, Bro’s Gone Bible welcomes Olympic sprinter Ronnie Baker, one of the fastest men in the world and a powerhouse in professional track and field. Ronnie shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a world-class athlete, breaking records, and competing at the highest level.
Eddie, Miguel, and Ronnie dive into what it takes to maintain a strong relationship with the Lord while navigating the pressures of being a professional athlete. Hear Ronnie’s inspiring testimony, his thoughts on faith, and how he stays grounded in Christ while chasing greatness on and...
2025-01-031h 05Defeat is OptionalWhat Makes Visualization the Cure for Negative Thoughts on Race DayUnlock Your Athletic Potential Through VisualizationIn this episode of 'Defeat is Optional,' learn the importance of visualization for athletes and discover practical tools to replace negative thoughts with positive ones for peak performance. Ronnie shares personal stories of success using visualization, including his NCAA championship win, and provides actionable tips like creating a vision board and focusing on small execution details to enhance mental training. Additionally, the episode explores how visualization can aid in faster injury recovery and emphasizes the significance of maintaining a winning mindset, as exemplified by sports icons like Michael Jordan and...
2024-12-3027 minDefeat is OptionalWhy Talent Won't Get You SuccessIn this episode, Ronnie delves into the importance of daily routines over talent for achieving success. Listen as he shares personal insights and experiences, explaining how a consistent routine can provide greater confidence, mental clarity, and discipline. The episode outlines practical tips for establishing a daily routine, highlights the significance of intentionality in workouts, and gives a detailed breakdown of Ronnie's own routines from college to professional life. Listeners are encouraged to track and evaluate their routines to align with their goals, with an emphasis on the mental aspect and long-term commitment required for elite performance.🎙️...
2024-12-2321 minDefeat is OptionalRecover 2x Faster: The 5 Secrets Athletes Don't Want You to Know!Unlock Elite Recovery: 5 Pillars Every Athlete Swears ByThis episode dives into the essential recovery strategies for athletes, featuring tips and insights from Ronnie. It emphasizes the importance of sleep, nutrition, therapy, stretching, and mental recovery in enhancing performance and preventing injuries. Learn practical advice on optimizing sleep quality, maintaining a whole foods diet, leveraging various therapy modalities, effective stretching techniques, and the significance of mental rest. Ronnie shares personal anecdotes and expert knowledge to help you recover faster and perform at your best.🎙️Defeat is Optional Podcast Fan Page...
2024-12-1641 minDefeat is OptionalHow You Can Stop Procrastinating TodayThis episode emphasizes the power of personal choice in overcoming defeat and achieving dreams. It highlights the importance of daily decisions in shaping one's reality and becoming the best version of oneself. The key message is that defeat is not inevitable; rather, it is a result of the choices individuals make to pursue their goals and see tangible results in their lives.🎙️Defeat is Optional Podcast Fan Page💊Train Harder, Recover Faster 10% OFF🛍️Defeat is Optional Merch📩Joi...
2024-12-0947 minDefeat is OptionalThe Surprising Story Behind My Professional Career - You Won't Believe it!Defeat is Optional: Ronnie Baker's Journey of Faith and Resilience in SportsIn this episode Ronnie Baker, a professional track and field athlete, shares transformative stories from his Olympic journey. Ronnie discusses how turning pain into victory, overcoming injuries, and using adversity to his advantage shaped his career. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, tenacity, and faith, all rooted in biblical truth. Highlighting his personal recruitment story at Texas Christian University (TCU), he demonstrates how intricate connections and God's plan guided his path. He encourages athletes to trust in God's design, embrace adversity as part of their g...
2024-10-2822 minDefeat is OptionalThe Key to Progress: How to Be Content Without Being ComplacentIn this episode of 'Defeat is Optional,' host Ronnie Baker, a professional track and field athlete, shares his personal journey of overcoming setbacks, injuries, and adversities throughout his Olympic career. The podcast focuses on themes of resilience, tenacity, and faith, all rooted in biblical truths. Baker draws upon his experiences and various Bible scriptures to discuss the importance of contentment and godliness in the athletic world, encouraging listeners to shift their perspective on success and setbacks. He emphasizes the significance of being content not through external achievements but by deepening one's knowledge of God and embracing godliness. Through...
2024-10-1429 minDefeat is OptionalThe Mindset Shift: 3 Simple Steps to Master Discipline and Achieve SuccessDefeat is Optional: The Mindset Shift: 3 Simple Steps to Master Discipline and Achieve Success!In this episode of 'Defeat is Optional, Ronnie, a professional track and field athlete, explores the intersection of discipline, faith, and athletic success. Ronnie shares personal anecdotes from his Olympic journey, highlighting the importance of turning adversity into opportunity. The episode provides listeners with three key tools to enhance discipline in their lives: recognizing the interconnectedness of faith and other life areas, setting tangible process and outcome goals, and emphasizing inner change supported by biblical teachings. Through these strategies, Ronnie encourages athletes to...
2024-10-0634 min
Musicians Reveal with Joe KelleyRonnie Baker Brooks: Chicago Blues Guitar & Stories from Paisley Park🔥 Chicago blues guitar legend Ronnie Baker Brooks joins Joe Kelley to share stories from Paisley Park, recording with Morris Day & The Time, and collaborating with Prince’s bandmates Michael Bland and Sonny T.🟣 Inside:• Ronnie’s experience cutting tracks with The Time• Hanging out at Paisley Park and celebrating with Prince• The enduring influence of blues roots on funk and soul🎧 Full episodes & video interviews: musiciansreveal.com📺 YouTube: @musiciansreveal
2024-10-0409 min
Musicians Reveal with Joe KelleyUnlocking the Blues: Ronnie Baker Brooks on His New Album 'Blues In My DNA'Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Chicago guitar legend Ronnie Baker Brooks as he discusses his new CD "Blues In My DNA." Ronnie shares heartfelt stories about his father, the late blues great Lonnie Brooks, and reflects on their deep musical connection. He also opens up about his friendship with Jellybean Johnson and his experiences recording with Morris Day and The Time, revealing the creative energy that flows through these legendary collaborations. Listeners will be captivated by Ronnie’s memories of working in the studio with Prince at Paisley Park, where he witnessed the magic of one of mu...
2024-10-0357 min
Darkness RadioThe Plastic Magician: How To Turn A Mountain Of Marijuana & Cocaine Into A Pile Of Credit Card Fraud Millions! w/Ronnie BakerTrue Crime Tuesday presents: The Plastic Magician: How To Turn A Mountain Of Marijuana & Cocaine Into A Pile Of Credit Card Fraud Millions! with Author/Screenwriter, Ronnie Baker!
Ronnie Baker was born in Miami Beach, raised in the Bronx, and baptised into crime at an early age! Ronnie started by selling pot to stock broker on the NYSE as they all wen to work together! He graduated to bigger amounts of weight before being drafted to Vietnam where he figured out how to really bankroll himself, to the tune of 26,500 dollars! It didn't last long as Ronnie was in...
2024-06-252h 14Darkness RadioThe Plastic Magician: How To Turn A Mountain Of Marijuana & Cocaine Into A Pile Of Credit Card Fraud Millions! w/Ronnie BakerTrue Crime Tuesday presents: The Plastic Magician: How To Turn A Mountain Of Marijuana & Cocaine Into A Pile Of Credit Card Fraud Millions! with Author/Screenwriter, Ronnie Baker!
Ronnie Baker was born in Miami Beach, raised in the Bronx, and baptised into crime at an early age! Ronnie started by selling pot to stock broker on the NYSE as they all wen to work together! He graduated to bigger amounts of weight before being drafted to Vietnam where he figured out how to really bankroll himself, to the tune of 26,500 dollars! It didn't last long as Ronnie was in...
2024-06-252h 14
Arcanvm PodcastA Pythagorean Hoax, Musical Magic & Remembering Manly P. Hall w. Ronnie PontiacIn S4E8 I sit down with author, researcher, musician and award-winning documentary producer, Ronnie Pontiac. Ronnie and his long term partner Tamra Lucid also collaborate to form the rock duo Lucid Nation and were both closely mentored at an early age by the famed 20th century occultist and scholar of comparative religions Manly Palmer Hall. I sat down with Ronnie to discuss music, disenchantment, magic, the Orphic mysteries and more. Toward the end of our discussion, Ronnie reveals candid details about the final days of his mentor Manly Hall.
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2024-06-141h 39
Audacity ChurchBrokenness – Week OneWelcome to "Brokenness – Week One," a powerful sermon that tackles the topic of mental health and how God can transform our mess into a masterpiece. In this inspiring message, Pastor Ronnie dives deep into the struggles and challenges we face in our mental and emotional well-being. Life can often leave us feeling broken, overwhelmed, and hopeless, but this sermon offers a beacon of hope and a reminder of God's transformative power.
2023-06-0738 min
The Maris Sprint PodcastRonnie Baker Part 1Episode 1 features Olympic 100m finalist Ronnie Baker. We chat about his childhood from an athletic perspective. His move from being a 400m athlete to a 100m athlete during his time in college, and some of the elements of his training and how they are pieced together. Check out Ronnie on Instagram and Twitter, ronnie_baker14 on both platforms and his website elitespeed360.com where you can detailed training plans developed by Ronnie and his coach, Darryl Anderson, and much more.
2022-12-2139 min
Musicians Reveal with Joe KelleyChicago Blues Guitar Legend Ronnie Baker BrooksOn the first day recording Times Have Changed – the eleven-track album from Chicago bluesman Ronnie Baker Brooks that brings a sound so big it could topple a Louisiana juke joint – industry-revered album producer and drummer Steve Jordan told Brooks to put his pedal board back in the van. For the first time in his professional life, Brooks, the son of Texas and Chicago blues legend Lonnie “Guitar Jr.” Brooks, would plug a Gibson into TKTK amp and rip it straight from there.“Back to the basics. The pedals get in the way of your tone – your natural tone. Any distor...
2022-05-1541 min
Sittin' In With The Coool CATCoool CAT Episode 121 - Ronnie Baker BrooksRonnie Baker Brooks has blues in his blood. He's the son of legendary bluesman Lonnie Brooks. In 1998, Ronnie launched his solo career. Right out of the gate he was nominated for a Blues Music Award. With 4 solo albums to his credit, Ronnie has elevated his stature to the top level of the blues world. His latest solo project is Times Have Changed. Award-winning producer and and program director, Ray White, huddled up with Ronnie backstage in September of 2012 to talk about blending modern music with the blues, producing his projects and collaborations with other great blues musicians. In our showcas...
2022-02-1231 min
Solid Steps Radio#308 World Class Runner Ronnie Baker Gives God The Glory 12/4/21“I learn more from my losses than my wins.” People have been arguing for decades who the best basketball, football, or baseball player in history has been. In track and field, it’s really simple: Look at the clock. The fastest is nearly impossible to debate when your time is better than everyone else’s. On this weeks show, one of the fastest men on the planet ( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PrQYSuhZyDs), 2017 60m national champion Ronnie Baker, talks about his beginnings - from running track for the first time as child, to a high school track meet that helped o...
2021-12-0748 min
Companions of the CompendiumEpisode 36 World Champion and Olympic Sprinter Ronnie BakerIt was a treat to spend time chatting with World Champion and Olympian Ronnie Baker. We covered a lot of bases in our chat. From his early beginnings all the way through to becoming a World Champion and earning a spot on the Olympic team. Our discussion on his strength training changes is worth the price of admission as well. Ronnie is a humble and gracious guy. However, don't let that fool you, this man is a serious competitor and no one wants to win as much as he does. Click and listen to our great chat now!
2021-10-041h 14
A Word in Season with Doug StringerRunning Your Race with Olympian Ronnie Baker and Dr. Kevin Harrison (Episode 133)Do you believe big enough? Join Doug, U.S. Olympian Ronnie Baker, and his father-in-law, Dr. Kevin Harrison, President of West Coast Bible College & Seminary as they share how God has given each of them a platform for His glory. 1 Corinthians 9:23-24 tells us to, "Run in such a way that you may obtain the prize." Learn how faithfulness pays off with fruitfulness. And be encouraged that God directs our steps, often before we even realize it! This is Ronnie’s 1st post-Olympic interview! Let others know that Somebody Cares with a donation to support dis...
2021-08-1647 min
TCU Alumni Podcast NetworkFrog for Life Podcast - Ronnie Baker '16We speak to Ronnie Baker '16, who is a 12-time All-American at TCU and is competing in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter races at the Olympics in Tokyo. Ronnie talks about his track and field career as well as growing up in Alaska and how he became one of the best runners in the world.
2021-07-2742 min
The Ken Valdez ApproachEP 11 - Ronnie Baker BrooksThis week's guest is none other than Ronnie Baker Brooks. Son of blues icon Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie has been carrying the Brooks torch while blazing his own trail in the blues and music business. Hear what it was like growing up around blues royalty, his take on modern day blues artists and even a crazy encounter in Nashville that was quite eye opening! The conversation is excellent and of course, there's plenty of music to go around!
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Blues From the Inside OutEpisode 24 - Ronnie Baker BrooksOne of the brightest stars on today’s Chicago blues scene, Ronnie Baker Brooks joins Dave for both an audio and Zoom video interview sharing stories from his fascinating career. Ronnie talks about his early days growing up and learning from his dad Lonnie Brooks, shares great stories from Chicago and his life on the road, working in the studio with Steve Jordan, Eddy Clearwater, Bobby Bland and much more.
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Matt Tometz Performance Podcast58. Stories from NIKE Athlete and World Champion Sprinter Ronnie BakerIn the 58th edition of The Talking Shop Podcast, we hear stories from Ronnie Baker who's a NIKE athlete, 2x NCAA champion, world champion sprinter, and Olympic hopeful. Ronnie shares experiences you'll never hear about from a professional athlete traveling around the world. As someone who talks the talks and definitely walks the walk, Ronnie provides a ton of value in stories and what you can do starting tomorrow. Let's get better together! Here's what was mentioned in the show:
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Audacity ChurchThis Is How We Pray - Week 1This new series is everything you need to know about prayer. Why don't we pray? How do we pray in crisis? What do we do when God doesn't answer our prayer?
2020-02-2446 min
Audacity ChurchThis Is How We Pray - Week 2This new series is everything you need to know about prayer. Why don't we pray? How do we pray in crisis? What do we do when God doesn't answer our prayer?
2020-02-2453 min
Audacity ChurchThis Is How We Pray - Week 3This new series is everything you need to know about prayer. Why don't we pray? How do we pray in crisis? What do we do when God doesn't answer our prayer?
2020-02-2443 min
Solid Steps Radio#200 World Class Runner Ronnie Baker Gives God The Glory 9/7/19“I learn more from my losses than my wins.” People have been arguing for decades who the best basketball, football, or baseball player in history has been. In track and field, it’s really simple: Look at the clock. The fastest is nearly impossible to debate when your time is better than everyone else’s. On this weeks show, one of the fastest men on the planet ( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PrQYSuhZyDs), 2017 60m national champion Ronnie Baker, talks about his beginnings - from running track for the first time as child, to a high school track meet that helped o...
2019-09-0948 min
The Nick Symmonds ShowRonnie Baker, World Class Sprinter - The Secret Behind Having A Competitive Advantage - 045"A lot of my success comes from the mental toughness I developed in my first year. It was my injury that helped develop my character."
Mental Toughness Is The Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Ronnie Baker is an American professional track and field athlete specializing in the sprints.[9] Over 60 meters his personal best time of 6.40 seconds makes him the third-fastest man in the event in history. He was champion over 60 m at the USA Indoor Championships in 2017, a medalist over 60 m at the World Indoor Championships in 2018, and a gold medallist in the 4 × 100 m relay at the Worl...
2019-06-1829 min
Ronnie and Markell Make A PodcastGuest Episode: Christopher James BakerRonnie and Markell talk to actor, director, writer and hobby guitar maker, Christopher James Baker. He's appeared several hit shows including HBO's True Detective , Netflix's Ozark and now in Marvel's Agents of Shield as Malachi. Later in 2019, he will make his debut in the DC Universe on the live action show, Stargirl.
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2019-06-1043 min
Solid Steps Radio#165 World Class Runner Ronnie Baker Gives God The Glory 12/22/18CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for December 22, 2018. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Soundcloud use
“I learn more from my losses than my wins.” People have been arguing for decades who the best basketball, football, or baseball player in history has been. In track and field, it’s really simple: Look at the clock. The fastest is nearly impossible to debate when your time is better than everyone else’s. On this weeks show, one of the fastest men on the planet ( https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PrQYSu...
2018-12-2648 min
Audacity ChurchThe Greatest Sermon Week 3: Who You are, Who He isGod spoke the world into existence.
His desire was to be in a personal relationship with man.
Sin entered the world and fractured that relationship.
God spoke to Abraham and called him away from everything that was familiar.
God called Israel to represent Him and gave them His Law.
God continued to speak through His Prophets.
What if God became a man and spoke?
What would His first speech be?
What would He want His creation to know?
Waiting thousands of years to preach…
He brings His Kingdom from Heaven to Earth.
Jesus speaks the Greatest Sermon!
Sermon on the Mo...
2018-09-1659 minAudacity ChurchThe Greatest Sermon Week 2: The Perfect Life Pt 2God spoke the world into existence. His desire was to be in a personal relationship with man. Sin entered the world and fractured that relationship. God spoke to Abraham and called him away from everything that was familiar. God called Israel to represent Him and gave them His Law. God continued to speak through His Prophets. What if God became a man and spoke? What would His first speech be? What would He want His creation to know? Waiting thousands of years to preach… He brings His Kingdom from Heaven to Earth. Jesus speaks the Greatest Sermon! Sermon on the Mo...
2018-09-0948 minAudacity ChurchThe Greatest Sermon Week 1: The Perfect Life Pt 1God spoke the world into existence.
His desire was to be in a personal relationship with man.
Sin entered the world and fractured that relationship.
God spoke to Abraham and called him away from everything that was familiar.
God called Israel to represent Him and gave them His Law.
God continued to speak through His Prophets.
What if God became a man and spoke?
What would His first speech be?
What would He want His creation to know?
Waiting thousands of years to preach…
He brings His Kingdom from Heaven to Earth.
Jesus speaks the Greatest Sermon!
Sermon on the Mo...
2018-09-0253 min
Wonderful To TellRonnie Baker Running To Win! with Bonus Karviar Shepherd InterviewPart 1: Ronnie Baker is a 2 time NCAA 60 Meter Champion, the 2017 National Indoor 60 Meter Champion, and the Bronze Metal Winner in 60 Meter Dash at the 2018 World Indoor Championships. He is also a grant recipient from the USATF Foundation for elite athlete development.
On August 11th in the midst of winning races and setting personal best times throughout the year, Ronnie took the time to share his story.
Words that best describe Ronnie – strong, determined, humble and friend.
Ronnie is not only running to win 60 meter and 100 meter sprints. He is also a man running after God with all his heart.
Part 2: In...
2018-08-3118 min
Audacity ChurchJudges Week 11: People Without a KingSTORIES OF A FAITHFUL GODThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-08-2654 min
Audacity ChurchJudges Week 10: Men Without ChestsSTORIES OF A FAITHFUL GODThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-08-1955 min
Audacity ChurchJudges Week 9: The Broken VictorThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-08-1256 min
Audacity ChurchJudges Week 8: A Miraculous BirthThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-08-0554 min
Audacity ChurchJudes Week 7: Leading as the OutcastThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-07-2234 min
Audacity ChurchJudges Week 6: Triumph in WeaknessThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-07-1556 min
Audacity ChurchJudges Week 5: The Weak Mighty WarriorThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-07-0851 min
Audacity ChurchJudges Week 4: Stories of a Faithful God -Ruler and RescuerThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-07-0153 min
Audacity ChurchJudges Week 3: Stories of a Faithful God - Expect the UnexpectedThe book of Judges is filled with compelling stories. Spies, wars, bold women, and unlikely heroes are etched into its pages. The stories take a tension filled look into the holiness of God and His reckless grace He gives to an undeserving people. In all of the crazy stories of the book one thing remains true, even when God appears absent He never is!
2018-06-1759 min