Living a Life Worth Remembering

In my most recent interview with Mondo De La Vega, we talked about his new book My Crazy Life, and how God is using this book to impact others and change lives for Christ. If you have never heard his story, take a few minutes and listen to my interview. It will encourage you, inspire you, and even challenge you.

Many people ask themselves questions like, "Does prayer really make a difference?" or "Why should I pray?" Both of these questions are important as they lead us to understand that not only do our prayers matter, but more importantly, God is actually depending on them to accomplish His plans on earth and in our life. In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, Don interviews Pastor Todd Smith, author of the best selling book Unless We Pray: The Hour is Late. God has a Plan and This is It! Pastor Smith and Don discuss the power of prayer and why it is the single most important thing a Christian can do in order to experience a victorious Christian life. Take time to listen to this broadcast and share it with others. Through it, you and anyone who hears it, will be encouraged by learning that prayer really does make a difference.

In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, I interview Christian Television host Mondo De La Vega. In this powerful interview, Mondo shares how his life was transformed from being a member of a gang to becoming a follower of Christ that now helps lead one of the largest television ministries in the nation. If you have ever thought you or someone else was too far gone to ever have a turn around, you need to listen to this interview.

If there has ever been a time to pray, that time is now. In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, Don Newman talks with his daughter Ashlee Kasten about his new book, Praying for Reign. In this episode you will hear how your prayers really do matter and can make a difference in your life and the world we all live in.

What are some of the biggest keys to leaving a lasting legacy? Take a few moments today and learn some of those principals from the wisdom of Dr. Mark Rutland. In this powerful interview, Dr. Rutland shares his own inspirational testimony of how God delivered him through depression and despair to create a life of incredible influence and significance. I promise that you will be challenged and inspired by this uplifting conversation. Dr. Rutland is the Founder of Global Servants. He is a New York Times Best Selling author, educator, charismatic leader, businessman, and a nationally recognized figure in Christian higher education.

In this special interview, Don interviews his daughter Ashlee Kasten on her most recent book, Because She Prayed: A Mother's Guide to Powerfully and Purposefully Praying for Her Children. While there is no greater gift for connecting to God than through prayer, when it's a mother's prayers for her children it's a whole new dynamic. Whether you're a seasoned prayer warrior or just a young mother struggling to raise your children, this interview and upcoming book will be a great resource.

In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, special guest William Federer shares how history can reveal more than just the past, it can also reveal to us the future--if we are willing to learn from it. While many people know that one of the greatest teachers in life is often found in history, not everyone takes the time to dig into it. William Federer is like a modern day gold prospector who has discovered some of the greatest veins of historical treasure I have ever had the pleasure of learning about. Within the countless stories that Federer shares, through his books and broadcast, you will not only be entertained but more importantly you will be inspired to live life differently and with more intention. I truly have never heard anyone have the depth and wealth of historical knowledge and that from a biblical worldview as William Federer has. My brief interview with him only scratched the surface of the library he has internalized and used for some of the best stories on American History that you may ever hear. William Federer is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. Bill's AMERICAN MINUTE radio feature is broadcast daily across America and on the Internet. His Faith in History television airs on the TCT Network on stations across America and via DirectTV. Learn more about William Federer at www.americanminute.com.

Have you ever thought about writing a book and becoming a published author? If you have, then you need to watch this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering. In this episode, Don interviews Pastor and New York Times Best Selling Author Mark Batterson on how you can create a lasting legacy by writing and publishing a book. Pastor Mark not only shares his own journey to becoming a published author but also tips that will help and encourage anyone who dreams of writing their very first book.

There is no greater example of Living a Life Worth Remembering than that of the life of Coach Bobby Bowden. Tune in and listen to this episode as Don Newman talks about Coach Bowden's recent passing and shares his own personal reflections on the life and impact of this famous coach. In this episode, Don shares eight key principles that he learned from Coach Bowden that will impact your own life and help you to Live a Life Worth Remembering. In the end, Coach Bowden was more than just a great College Football coach, he was a great man whose impact will be felt for generations to come.

How do you define Resilience? Today most people define as the ability to bounce back from a setback or disappointment. It's an inner toughness that enables someone to overcome a setback and get back into the game once again. Join me in this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering as I interview former FSU wide receiver and current professional football player Kenny Shaw. In this episode Kenny opens up on his football career and what it has taken to keep fighting for his dreams and the plans God has for him. If you need some encouragement on how to be resilient, then take some time and listen to this special interview.

Nothing can hold someone back from success like the Fear of Failure. Take a listen to these latest episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering as Coach Don shares on how you can overcome it by learning the three things that successful failures learn in their journey to success.

God is doing some absolutely amazing things in the town of Flint, Michigan. While most people would suspect it's being done by a church and led by a pastor, they might be surprised to learn it’s not in a church and it’s not being led by a traditional pastor. No, this move of God is happening on the street and one if it’s key leaders is not a traditional pastor, he is a Mortgage Broker. Enjoy my interview with Mortgage Broker/Evangelist Matt Coombs as we talk about being a bi-vocational minister and his new book “Heaven's Kingdom Within”.

Would you like to know what God is currently doing through His church in the earth today? Are there things going on that give one hope for both America and the church? Take some time to listen to this interview with Kevin Jessip, President of Global Strategic Alliance and you will learn some very positive things that God is actively doing today. As President of Global Strategic Alliance, Kevin has helped to connect and network many organizations and ministries to focus together on the purpose to working toward building God’s Kingdom. In 2020, Kevin through his leadership at GSA, organized and became the catalyst for The Return: A National & Global Day of Repentance. The sole assembly brought together ministry leaders with other Christian leaders to lead the nation in day of repentance. Held in Washington D.C. on the National Mall, this significant event was a spearhead for national repentance for America. You will be encouraged and enlightened through this special interview.

As we look back on 2020 there is no doubt that this has been a difficult and trying year. While the challenges have sometimes brought out the worst in us, they also have brought out the best. In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, I am joined by my pastor and good friend Pastor Kevin Craig, who shares about his upcoming book Storm Thriving. In this inspiring episode, Pastor Kevin takes time to share what he has learned through this difficult year and how it has taught him that we can do more than just survive a storm, we can actually thrive in the storm. Be sure to share this with others who are looking for insight and encouragement.

In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, Don Newman interviews his daughter Ashlee Kasten as they talk about her latest book "Lessons I Found In The Laundry Basket". No one can have quite the impact on the family that a Godly Mother can have. Ashlee shares the encouraging truth that mothers can have a lasting influence upon their children and marriage without being perfect. If you are a mom you are going to enjoy this uplifting and even humorous look at the amazing influence any mother can have through God.

In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, Don talks with his good friend and NASCAR Chaplain Nick Terry on how living with passion can create a lasting legacy. Nick has has a rich and rewarding journey that truly demonstrates how someone can make their mark deep by living "out loud" and full of passion. Listen in and inspire yourself to go after what matters most in life while appreciating the stepping stones that lead us toward our dreams and destiny.

On this episode I talk with country music singer-songwriter Mitch Rossell on how you can pursue your dreams without losing what matters most along the way. In this interview, Mitch opens up and shares how he is able to keep his priorities in line, all while pursing a successful music career that included opening up for Garth Brooks on his record-breaking world tour and writing the #1 song, “Ask Me How I Know", that Brooks recorded and released in 2017.

In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, I interview Shawn Lovejoy, Founder and CEO of Courage To Lead, on the value of true leadership and how it can impact not only the lives of those they lead, but also future generations. Take a few moments and learn some positive principals that will help you establish a “Leadership Culture” where you live or work.

The difference between the person I am today and the person I become tomorrow is the books I read, the choices I make, and the people I associate with. In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering we talk with Dr. Bob Mitchell about the power of relationships and how they can help us build an epic life.

What can the storied history of college football and the resurrection of a dismantled football team teach us about life and leadership? It can teach us a lot if we listen to the voices of those who have lived it. Join me as I interview my friend Coach Randy Pippin as he talks about his newest book "Deep in the Heart." Like me, I believe you will be inspired and entertained as Randy shares his passion for God, Southern College Football, and the incredible resurrection of the UAB Football program. As a true coach, Randy understands how the histories and lesson of yesterday can translate into principles we all can live by.

What if you found out that there was just one thing that was blocking or keeping you from the success you long for? In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, Don Newman talks about how you can discover and do the one thing that can eventually lead to your breakthrough. Take a few minutes and learn how you can Self-Coach yourself to breakthrough and success.

As we continue to move through the current crisis concerning Coronavirus, there are things we can learn that will not only help us overcome this, but will also prepare us to become the person we are destined to be. In this episode "Responding Up: Overcoming the Crisis of Today, to Become the Person You are Destined to Become Tomorrow," you will learn how to respond instead of reacting to whatever crisis you might be facing. You will find that many obstacles, and even crises, can be doorways and bridges to becoming a better you!

Most of us have never faced a time like the one we are currently living in. The uncertainty of the current Coronavirus pandemic has caused many to face fear and worry like never before. What can we do to combat the “Unhealthy Fear” that paralyzes us and keeps us from living the life God intended us to live? Listen to this episode of “Living a Life Worth Remembering” and receive encouragement and direction on how you can not only face your fears but overcome them.

What does it take to be an effective leader, one that truly influences and leads their employees or team into success? What if I told you that what they needed was the same thing that a successful K-9 officer possessed? You might be surprised to hear that but it's true. Hidden in the foundation of every great K-9 Officer are the traits every great leader should learn and mimic. In this episode of Living A Life Worth Remembering, Don shares about how his own experience as a K-9 Officer with the Florida Highway Patrol and how it taught him some important principals for management and leadership. Leading Dogs, Leading People is all about moving those principals to your own place of leadership, no matter if it's in a family or a large corporation.

Are there things about your life that you want to change? Do you want to lose weight, get a better job or just improve your marriage? What part of your life do you want to turn around and move in another direction? In this episode, Don shares his own battle with being overweight and what he is learning about turning his own life around. There are several keys to doing a "You Turn" in life and Don shares what he is learning. Gain real genuine insight into what it takes to turn things around no matter what your issue or desire is.

Years ago Coach Don Newman developed a proven but simple method for helping people to master and succeed in the art of sales. This method is called The MALL Method and comes from years of understanding that people buy more by how we sell than just what we sell. Whether you are in sales are in any related field where persuasion is vital, this easy to understand method will help you create better connections that will eventually lead to better closes and or contracts.

If you have ever dreamed about writing a book there is nothing quite like a little inside information on what it takes to write a great book. In this episode, Don shares what he has learned in over 10 years of publishing on what it takes to write a true Page-Turner.

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? Is becoming an author more than just a passing thought? Is it on your bucket list? If you have thought about writing a book, just know you're not alone. Research shows that the majority of people have the same dream, but few ever do it. The reason most people never write a book is that they allow one of the many roadblocks to turn them back away from their dream. In this episode, you’ll discover the five biggest roadblocks to writing your first book and how you can overcome each of them.

Would you like your life to be so significant that it is remembered for years to come? How would you like to know that the days of your life are not only benefiting those closest to you now but also those who will come later on? In this episode, Don will discuss four ways or avenues that you can create a lasting legacy by "Making Your Mark Deep." What stories, values, memories, and shared beliefs do you want to last beyond your own lifetime? You can do that by living intentionally for tomorrow today.

One of the greatest secrets to getting that job that you really want is found in having a successful first interview. While there are many things you should do in order to be prepared for a job interview, there are definitely some things you should avoid. In this episode of "Living a Life Worth Remembering" we uncover and discuss 7 Job Interview Landmines that can kill your chances of having a great interview and getting the job.

There is no personal challenge quite like a difficult or unfulfilling job. Studies have shown that stress in the workplace has actually been linked to several medical and mental health issues, costing nearly $190 billion in health care cost each year. While there are times to just go ahead and quit that bad job and head out to find a better or more satisfying one, that's not always the best answer. Unfortunately, too many people tend to bail out of a bad job well before they have had the opportunity to see if that job will get better with time. In the end, they quit or stop the process well before they have had the opportunity to grow into it and possibly overcome the issues they are facing. In this episode of "Living A Life Worth Remembering" Coach Don Newman shares ways, you can Stay, Grow and Promote through a difficult or unfulfilling job. In the end, you never know where your current job may end. It might be the bridge to the future promotion they dreamed of and a much brighter future. There are times you just need to stay buckled in for the ride is not over!

Everyone struggles with negative thoughts and feelings, but unfortunately not everyone knows how to conquer them. In this episode of Living a Life Worth Remembering, Don Newman shares five things he has learned that have helped him overcome and defeat negative thoughts and feelings that can occur on a daily basis. Pull out a note pad and takes notes as you listen to Protecting Your Home Field Advantage: Defeating Negative Thoughts.

In this adventure we call life most of us have one goal: success. We see it all around us, in nearly every encounter. The desire to win is abundant in our society. What if the biggest key to winning is actually found in the people that surround or encounter our life? If we were to listen to the greatest winners that life can assemble, they would all tell us that we never win alone. We only win with the help of others. This episode not only supports this theory, but it also reveals three lessons that can help anyone learn how they can win with people.