Podcasts about adversity

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Send us Fan MailAdversity may become part of your story—but it does not have to define who you are.In this episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with former college football coach, author, and consultant Jay Paterno for a powerful conversation about faith, family, leadership, resilience, identity, and what happens when the life you expected suddenly changes.Jay grew up as the son of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, but this conversation goes far beyond football.Jay shares the values his parents taught him, the difference between success and excellence, how to balance family and professional ambition, why children need to learn how to face adversity, and why a leader should never abandon foundational values simply because circumstances change.Jay also shares his personal perspective on the public crisis that changed his family's life, the loss of his coaching career, his father's death soon afterward, and how faith helped him reinvent himself at age 43.In this episode you'll discover:• Why adversity does not have to define your identity• The difference between success and excellence• How to stay grounded in your core values• Why “when you get home, be home”• The Blue Line principle for life balance• Why parents should prepare children for the path• How to stop living in someone else's shadow• Why leaders will never win unanimous approval• The difference between problem people and solution people• How faith and patience help during difficult seasons• Why progress happens one play—and one day—at a timeOne of Jay's most powerful reminders:“You can't let the adversity define you.”And perhaps even more importantly:“That's not the last chapter written in your life.”━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome & What to Expect02:13 Jay Paterno Joins the Remarkable People Podcast03:41 Sponsor Break05:20 Jay's Story Begins05:55 Core Values from the Paterno Home07:00 Faith, Service & “We, Us and Our”09:08 Growing Up with a High-Profile Father09:55 “When You Get Home, Be Home”11:25 The Blue Line: Creating Boundaries in Life12:33 Success vs. Excellence13:38 Faith as a Positive Way of Living16:43 Growing Up as Joe Paterno's Son19:07 Prepare the Child for the Path20:29 Proving Himself Outside His Father's Shadow22:17 Being Released from Other People's Expectations24:33 17 Seasons of Coaching & Lessons from Adversity25:54 Education, Athletics & Developing Leaders28:17 Preparing Athletes for Life After Football32:04 The Penn State Crisis and Jay's Career Reset34:27 Losing His Father35:22 The Book of Job & Reinventing Life at 4338:12 Turning Pain into Prevention & Helping Others40:31 Dealing with Anger, Critics & False Accusations40:46 Problem People vs. Solution People44:18 Protecting Marriage, Family & Faith44:45 “You Can't Let Adversity Define You”45:25 “That's Not the Last Chapter Written in Your Life”46:05 You Don't Need Everyone's Approval49:24 Finding the Pony in the Manure51:50 Advice for Anyone Ready to Quit52:08 Faith, Patience & Hope53:01 Progress Happens One Step at a Time53:32 Life Is the Next Play55:16 Stack the Days & Small Victories55:50 Final Thoughts56:24 Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life!━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOWVisit the sponsors and partners mentioned in this episode and use promo code:REMARKABLEwhere applicable.Promotional offers and terms may change, so verify the current offer when ordering.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━If this conversation helped you, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT with your biggest takeaway, and SHARE it with someone currently walking through adversity.Listen. Do. Repeat. For Life!#JayPaterno #OvercomingAdversity #RemarkablePeoplePodcastSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Adam J. Johnson, a 13 year Army veteran, combat medic, drill sergeant, and discipline coach, for a raw conversation about identity, addiction, and discipline. Adam traces his path from a directionless ex athlete who gained weight up to 275 lbs, to a personal trainer struggling after the 2008 recession, to a 28 year old Army enlistee who became a decorated NCO and senior drill sergeant. He opens up candidly about years of secretly battling alcohol addiction while excelling professionally, the identity crisis that fueled it, and how he built consistent systems to finally break the cycle. The conversation covers his new book, Redefined: The Discipline, and its companion 90 day journal, both built around his five code RTD system for turning self-honesty into lasting discipline. Episode Highlights: 3:29 — Adam recounts gaining 120 lbs after his football career ended, and the wake-up call that pushed him into fitness and nutrition. 15:04 — He shares his biggest life lesson in adversity: failing SFAS (Special Forces selection) after two years of dedicated training. 18:01 — A candid account of secretly battling alcoholism while performing as a squared-away platoon sergeant, living what he calls a double life. 34:57 — Adam explains the RTD system, showing how identity, consistency, and self-trust form the real foundation of discipline. Adam J. Johnson spent over 13 years in the U.S. Army as a combat medic and drill sergeant, training thousands of soldiers to meet standards they didn't believe they could reach. A former college football hopeful and personal trainer, Adam overcame a personal battle with alcohol addiction to become a keynote speaker and discipline coach. He is the author of Redefined: The Discipline and creator of the RTD (Redefined: The Discipline) system, a five code framework built on identity, consistency, and self-trust. Adam offers keynote speaking, coaching, and free resources including a discipline reset guide and diagnostic tool at adamjjohnson.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. El Toro Sailing. My US Navy pediatric nurse off-duty days were spent sailing a tiny boat in the shipping channel off the Port of Norfolk. Believe it or not I sailed an 8x4 foot single-masted, centerboard El Toro that flew across the water. An old skipper powered a battered motor boat across the waves, curling around my boat with a great rooster tail spraying, and hurled a white styrofoam block wrapped with an old rope. It landed right in my lap. The block had been hollowed out to fit 2 cold cans of beer. That was a good day! Bad days. But when the days weren't so good, when I had more downs than ups, kids got worse, some died, moms needed comforting and support when dads were away at sea, self-doubts about working pediatrics crowded my thoughts, or a well-deserved leave was cancelled, I had to learn to “hold fast.” Hold Fast at Sea. For centuries sailing was a dangerous profession, and ships were often caught in storms or rough seas. “Hold fast!” commanded sailors to secure equipment, and ropes or lines to prevent accidents or maintain safety and stability on ships especially during turbulent weather conditions. Sailors would shout “hold fast!” to each other when they needed to grab onto something firmly so that they wouldn't get thrown off balance by the towering waves. Sailors learned quickly that “hold fast” means to maintain a firm grip on something despite external forces trying to pull it away. It could come down to saving a life or “man overboard” at a time when few boys and men knew how to swim. Hold Fast Today. Over time, “hold fast” came to mean strength, perseverance and determination in facing adversity when challenges threatened to unmoor your own stability. While the old nautical term and the present day variation have distinct meanings, they share a common thread: steadfastness. Whether you're holding onto a rope during rough seas or standing up for what you believe in, “hold fast” requires unwavering commitment and resilience. The Future Will Prevail. The unprecedented conditions we find ourselves in today demand a grounded personal presence of internal strength and determination, maintaining one's grip on values, kindness, empathy, and holding on to hope. The worn out, deteriorated, broken-down, and decaying patriarchy is railing against the future. The future will prevail. We must hold fast so that it arrives. Hold fast with all the resilience you can muster even when you feel you cannot hold fast a moment longer. That is the place the tide will turn. CTA: What if we hold fast and we get things right? Check out World Economic Forum's Sustainable Development Vision for 2030 to give yourself a bit more hope: Thank you for listening. I'm glad you're here. You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, Subscribe & Spread this episode with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! AND! Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack while I renovate that site, too. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

What you carry may not be as important as why you are carrying it. There is not such thing as a tactical freezer pop but my freezer pops had a tactic or at least a strategy.Life lived is life learned. Every experience has facts, concepts and applications.  These arestories from the eclectic life of Lonnie Jones, Licensed ProfessionalCounselor, Minister, SWAT Team Chaplain, Outdoor Enthusiast, Quixotic Jedi andholder of an honorary doctorate from the University of Adversity.  To Support this podcast projectplease send gifts via Venmo @Lonnie-Jones-19 or use Cash App$Lonniejones3006.    Please follow us and share. Want lonnie to speak at yourevent?  Contact:  lonjones@bellsouth.net Check out YouTube for thelive eye view while the episode was being recorded.  Also look for archived lessons, Skits, and videosshowing/explaining some of the rope stuff we talk about.  YouTube.com/@LonnieJones Visit www.lonniejones.org  to find links tooriginal art, swag, 550guys and the following books:"Cognitive SpiritualDevelopment: A Christ Centered Approach to Spiritual Self Esteem";"Grappling With Life. Controlling Your Inside Space";"Pedagogue" The Youth Ministry Book by Lonnie Jones; "If I Werea Mouse" a children's story written and illustrated by Lonnie Jones;"The Selfish Rill, a story about a decision" A fantasy parableby Lonnie Jones.   T-shirts, stickers, prints and other art at www.teespring.com/stores/lonnie-jones-art https://lonnie-jones-art.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-podcast-swag?products=46  #www.worldchristian.org#tkminc2001@twlakes.net #www.hcu.edu #hpcitizensfoundation.orgFaulkner.edu/kgst  graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu    

Today I'm joined by three Kansas City leaders putting purpose into action. Erica Taylor-Murff, Alicia Logan, and Casie Murff are professionals in their own right, but together, they are the driving forces behind FORGED: The Rooted and Rising Leadership Summit. Erica brings the strategic mind and a passion for creating pathways to generational growth, while Alicia has the executive HR experience needed to help leaders scale with intention. Casie is a master of reinvention who walked away from 20 years of corporate success to pursue entrepreneurship. Now, they've created a space for leaders navigating seasons of change to put strategies into action and set legacies into motion.Website: https://www.ciskansascity.com/ | https://www.lihrsolution.com/ | https://thebevelkc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.the.visionary/ |  https://www.instagram.com/ladyfine1908/ | https://www.instagram.com/murffagram/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erica.taylor.9674 | https://www.facebook.com/alicia.mcdougal1 | https://www.facebook.com/Mr.MurffCheck out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KVmrDIJfNA0

Family Famous is coming. A new day is dawning for Man vs Marriage. Family Famous is about reaching and teaching men how to be famous where it matters most — not in Hollywood, not on a stage, but under your own roof.This episode is not about merely getting through a hard season. It is about thriving and growing in it.Quincy is walking through significant adversity right now. Maybe you are too. That adversity is not wasted. It is tied to who you are becoming and how you impact your family.This is not self-development. Quincy does not walk in self-improvement. He walks in transformation — because Jesus Christ is the one who has transformed him.He shares from year ten of marriage, when he and Jeannie were in survival mode: eight kids, autism, serious health crises, children airlifted to UCLA, trauma-room experiences, sexual abuse of their children by babysitters, losing the house, eating from a church food bank. They had become roommates. They had to decide what they signed up for — survival, or a relationship that was actually alive.He is not telling that story for pity. He is telling it so you know it is possible to keep moving forward from wherever you are.You are not alone. If you have isolated because you believe nobody understands, that isolation is a tactic of the enemy. Do the opposite of what you feel. Lean on the resources you have. If you feel like you have no voice left in your own house — husband, father — you are still not alone.Transformation means a renewed mind. It means becoming someone new. Being “good on your own” only lasts a little while before old habits pull you back.As the episode closes, Quincy gets practical:Invite your wife to coffee. Ask how she is.Consider the whole of who you are: man, husband, father, son, sibling, professional — your health and your faith.Take a child to coffee. The runway of influence gets shorter every day. You don't have time not to do this.Invest in your relationship with God. Ask Him who He would have you be.The book Becoming Family Famous is coming in October at quincymoran.com. It is about legacy, partnership with God, and becoming famous where it matters most.Key TakeawaysFamily Famous = famous where it matters most: at home.This is transformation through Christ, not self-development.Adversity is not wasted. It is part of who you are becoming.You are not alone. Isolation is a tactic of the enemy.Testimony is the authority of this show — walked, not just read.Invest in your wife, your kids, and your proximity with God while you still have the runway.Questionnaire / ReflectionWhere am I currently trying to survive instead of become?Have I isolated because I believe nobody understands?What would it look like this week to invite my wife or one of my kids to coffee?Am I relying on self-improvement, or am I asking God to transform me?What adversity in this season might become a necessary victory later?Connect & Call to ActionIf you are in a hard season, do not sit in it alone.Email: quincy@mvsmpodcast.com Website: https://quincymoran.com Book coming October: Becoming Family FamousShare this episode with one man who thinks he is the only one.From the Moran Family Studio — this is Man vs Marriage.

August 23, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon  This episode is a recorded sermon delivered at Cumberland Trace Church, exploring Jesus' prayer for unity (John 17:20–23) and the practical life of the local church. Glenn reflects on the Lord's Day as a time to commemorate Christ's death, worship without instruments, instruct families from Scripture, and call the lost to faith. Using passages from John 17, Ephesians 3, 1 Corinthians 12 and others, the message uncovers the pattern, purpose and preparation of Christian unity. The preacher outlines a series of spiritual "laws" that shape church life: the law of pardon (gospel obedience and baptism), the law of placement (how God adds and assigns members to the body), the law of purpose (every member's role to glorify God), the law of peace (working in harmony), and the law of perseverance (standing together through trials). Practical guidance is emphasized: respond to the gospel in repentance and baptism, study Scripture, rely on mature brothers and elders for help, worship and pray regularly, and serve faithfully in the place God has given you. The sermon stresses the church's diversity as a strength and the imperative that no member is unimportant. Adversity is reframed as a tool God uses to direct, inspect, correct, protect and perfect his people—Glenn cites Joseph as a biblical example—and listeners are encouraged to view trials as character-building opportunities. The message also calls Christians to put God and his kingdom first (referred to in the talk as "KFC") and to allow the church to be a support network rather than a place from which to run when problems arise. The episode closes with an invitation to non-Christians to respond and an encouragement to believers to know their place, purpose and peace in the body of Christ, to persevere together, and to glory God in all circumstances.   Duration 36:05

Chase Hughes is the founder and CEO of Applied Behavior Research, a leading expert in the field of human behavioral science, and a neuroscientist. After serving in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, Chase developed world-class behavior science tools, such as rapid behavior profiling and enhanced persuasion techniques, which he teaches to the United States military, law enforcement, Fortune-500 CEOs, doctors, attorneys, executives, and intelligence organizations. Today on the show we discuss: the early red flags of dangerous manipulators and why dopamine draws people into toxic dynamics, the biggest body language myths alongside the core framework for detecting real behavioral changes, why analyzing language patterns and word choices reveals far more about someone than physical movements, how to tell the difference between genuine insecurity and harmful manipulation, tactical interrogation techniques to uncover the truth and defend against gaslighting, and how to shift your perspective to build authentic connections without the fear of social judgment and much more. This episode is brought to you by: - Momentous - Waking Up Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: ⁠https://www.livemomentous.com⁠ Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order Join me on my meditation journey with Waking up: Get your free 14-day trial here: ⁠https://wakingup.go2cloud.org/SH1L Download the SLATE method PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CkCSxl3YKNd2zs-AU45u7mHuKG_ihw1W/view Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Berenger has lost everything… twice. And each time, he found a way to rebuild not only his career and finances, but also his understanding of success, purpose, faith, and who he wanted to become. In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Dan and Ken explore the experiences that shaped Ken's extraordinary resilience. Ken shares how a young singer with a mullet unexpectedly found himself on Wall Street, how financial success became intertwined with his identity and self-worth, and what happened when that success disappeared. Ken also opens up about the profound influence of his father, a hardworking ironworker who taught him lessons about family, contentment, character, and what it really means to be successful. He shares the emotional story of performing CPR on his father and receiving five more years with him before his recent passing. Through financial collapse, divorce, Superstorm Sandy, career reinvention, and the difficult work of rebuilding, Ken developed a simple practice: keep showing up. Prayer, gratitude, physical discipline, humility, and faith became anchors when he couldn't see what was coming next. Dr. Dan and Ken also discuss the danger of tying self-worth to productivity, why receiving help can sometimes be harder than giving it, the importance of having a few people who genuinely want to know how you're doing, and how adversity can eventually become one of life's greatest teachers. Ken's story is a powerful reminder that resilience doesn't mean having all the answers. Sometimes it simply means refusing to quit, staying open to what life is trying to show you, and trusting that your worst moment does not define your life. Your self-worth is bigger than your productivity. Success, income, titles, and accomplishments can disappear. Who you are does not have to disappear with them. Resilience is built by continuing to show up. You don't always need to know how everything will work out. Sometimes the next right step is simply getting through today and doing it again tomorrow. Adversity can become an opportunity for growth. Ken believes some of the greatest gifts in his life came from experiences he never would have chosen for himself. Receiving is part of strength. Allowing someone else to help you can require tremendous humility, but accepting love and support can also transform relationships. Notice the grace in ordinary moments. Growth and self-awareness help us recognize the small moments of beauty, connection, and gratitude that were there all along. For more information visit Water on Demand and follow (GUEST INSTAGRAM HANDLE LIVE LINK) on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let's make it a great one.– Dr. Dan Key Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marine veteran Akshay Nanavati joins Marcus Aurelius Anderson to discuss how he turned PTSD, addiction, and a suicide attempt into a life defined by extreme self-mastery. He survived 17 days in total darkness and dragged a 420-pound sled 500 miles solo across Antarctica, losing fingers to frostbite along the way. They discuss method acting as a tool for identity construction, the value of choosing your suffering on purpose, the "apex moment" that defines who you become, and why stillness may be the most important discipline of all. Episode Highlights: 1:30 — Akshay describes surviving 100 days alone in polar regions and dragging a 420-pound sled 500 miles solo across Antarctica, calling it "the boldest Antarctic expedition of modern time." 15:08 — Every part of our identity is a construct rather than an inherent truth, which means we get to create ourselves instead of simply finding ourselves. 35:26 — Every worthy mission needs two whys: a selfish curiosity that drives you inward, and a duty to bring what you learn back to others. 40:39 — In his darkest moment dragging a stuck sled through Antarctic snow, a single quote turned his despair into what he calls his "apex moment," the instant of transcendence that defines who you become. Akshay Nanavati is a Marine combat veteran who overcame PTSD, addiction, and a near-suicide to become one of the most extreme human-performance explorers alive today. He has run multiple ultra-marathons, spent 17 days in complete darkness, survived 100 days alone in polar regions, and completed a 500-mile, 60-day solo trek across Antarctica dragging a 420-pound sled. He combines lived experience with neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality in his book Fearvana, which was endorsed and forwarded by the Dalai Lama. He is an international keynote speaker and mental performance coach who helps leaders and teams break through limits and perform at their peak. His next book, The Work Is the Win, releases in spring 2026. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Blue Sky conversation, host Bill Burke sits down with Melissa Connelly, CEO of OneGoal, a national organization working to ensure every young person can pursue education beyond high school. Melissa's path to this work started long before her career in education. Raised by a single mother on the south and southwest sides of Chicago, she missed more than 60 days of school in eighth grade and landed in her high school's truancy program, a labeling experience that nearly derailed her future.  That changed when a school social worker, Ms. Jeter, taught her how to advocate for herself and get back on track. Melissa shares the highs and lows that followed, including a heartbreaking moment arriving in New York for her freshman year at NYU without enough cash for a cab, and the winding five year, five school path she eventually took to earn her degree.  Today, Melissa channels that experience into OneGoal, which partners with more than 300 schools to support around 14,000 students a year, and now trains school districts directly to build advising into their core curriculum rather than treating it as an afterthought. She and Bill discuss:  Why the average student receives just 38 minutes of college advising in high school  OneGoal's "momentum theory" and why getting a student enrolled isn't enough, they need support through their first year of college too  The idea of "occupational identity" and helping students connect who they are to what they want to contribute to the world  Parenting her own two teenagers through the college process, and what her son's experience taught her about how rarely students are truly seen in school  Why she believes nonprofits should be working to put themselves out of business  The concept of "triggers and glimmers," and why she chooses to look for the bright spots even on hard days  Melissa's story is a powerful reminder that one caring adult can change the entire trajectory of a young person's life, and that optimism, even when it's called "hokey," is a discipline worth practicing.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Blue Sky 02:22 Melissa's Early Life and Adversity 08:31 Navigating Higher Education Barriers 13:21 The Mission of OneGoal 21:02 Scaling and Systemic Change 26:01 Ensuring Momentum After High School 33:17 Humanizing the Educational Experience 36:47 Parenting and Educational Policy 46:25 Finding Glimmers and Looking Forward 

Hello goddesses! Last week we talked about finding calm when life throws us a curveball, but this week I want to take it one step further. How do we move from simply getting through the chaos to actually finding gratitude within it? Gratitude doesn't mean pretending everything is perfect. It means appreciating yourself, focusing on what you can influence, and finding the beauty and blessings that still exist even during difficult moments. In this episode, we're talking about how gratitude, positive mind flow, movement, nourishment, and meditation can help strengthen your mind and body when life feels overwhelming. And together, we'll practice meditation with movement to release negative energy, restore clarity, and help you move forward feeling stronger, more grounded, and more grateful.

It's not the heat...it's the humidity. WRONG! It's not the heat but the cold water is what the warning was about. Getting in, staying too long, being exposed and numbness sets in. That is the danger of feeling comfortable.Life lived is life learned. Every experience has facts, concepts and applications.  These arestories from the eclectic life of Lonnie Jones, Licensed ProfessionalCounselor, Minister, SWAT Team Chaplain, Outdoor Enthusiast, Quixotic Jedi andholder of an honorary doctorate from the University of Adversity.  To Support this podcast projectplease send gifts via Venmo @Lonnie-Jones-19 or use Cash App$Lonniejones3006.    Please follow us and share. Want lonnie to speak at yourevent?  Contact:  lonjones@bellsouth.net Check out YouTube for thelive eye view while the episode was being recorded.  Also look for archived lessons, Skits, and videosshowing/explaining some of the rope stuff we talk about.  YouTube.com/@LonnieJones Visit www.lonniejones.org  to find links tooriginal art, swag, 550guys and the following books:"Cognitive SpiritualDevelopment: A Christ Centered Approach to Spiritual Self Esteem";"Grappling With Life. Controlling Your Inside Space";"Pedagogue" The Youth Ministry Book by Lonnie Jones; "If I Werea Mouse" a children's story written and illustrated by Lonnie Jones;"The Selfish Rill, a story about a decision" A fantasy parableby Lonnie Jones.   T-shirts, stickers, prints and other art at www.teespring.com/stores/lonnie-jones-art https://lonnie-jones-art.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-podcast-swag?products=46  #www.worldchristian.org#tkminc2001@twlakes.net #www.hcu.edu #hpcitizensfoundation.orgFaulkner.edu/kgst  graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu    

What does it really take to become stronger, not just physically, but mentally, relationally, and spiritually? In this episode, we sit down with Liberty University Director of Athletic Performance for Football, Coach Chad Scott, for a conversation that goes far beyond the weight room. Coach Scott shares what he’s seeing inside Liberty Football as a new season approaches, why their word “Standard” has to become more than a slogan, and what separates talented people from those who actually maximize their potential. We unpack the power of discipline, shared suffering, player-led leadership, and why mastering the fundamentals of sleep, nutrition, hydration, and breathing can matter more than chasing the latest performance hack. But the conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Chad opens up about walking alongside his wife, Beth, through her battle with cancer and what that journey has taught him about strength, surrender, faith, and trusting God when the circumstances you desperately want to change are completely outside of your control. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, spouse, parent, or simply trying to become the person God has called you to be, this conversation will challenge you to raise your standard while redefining what it truly means to be strong. Links: Find Out More About Coach Chad Scott Here: Chad Scott - Director of Athletic Performance for Football - Football Support Staff - Liberty Univer… Liberty University’s Football Schedule: Liberty announces completed 2026 football schedule | Liberty News Pick Up Your Tickets for a Game Today: 2026 Football Schedule - Liberty University Needing a Perspective Shift in the Midst of Pain? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care & Counsel Today: Find Trusted Therapists - Christian Care Connect Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Build. Break. Rebuild better. Kelton Higgins shares the mindset behind great leadership—how to navigate setbacks, stop overcomplicating success, overcome worst-case thinking, and earn respect through results. Because the biggest thing standing in your way is often the story you're telling yourself.

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In this episode of Live Your Best Life, Liz Wright sits down with Dr James W. Goll — founder of God Encounters Ministries, prophetic voice, and author of Standing Strong in the Anointing — for a conversation about divine encounters, faithful stewardship of God's presence, and how to stand strong through adversity.James shares the extraordinary moment Jesus appeared to him and spoke over his life, how the loss of his wife Michal Ann and his battle with cancer deepened his walk with God, and what fifty years of faithful ministry has taught him about stewarding the anointing well.Connect with Dr James Goll: God Encounters Ministries: https://www.godencounters.com Standing Strong in the Anointing: https://godencounters.com/product/bkssa Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJX1L7GH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesGollOfficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godencountersministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgollRelated MaterialsJoin the International Mentoring Community IMC, to facilitate a safe environment where like-minded people at any stage of their walk can enter into a deeper experience of Jesus. Liz Wright will mentor you each week through revelatory teaching, powerful testimonies and the grace to step into life-changing encounters with Jesus.https://www.jointheimc.com/

Adversity is the quickest way to reveal the value of one's faith. What are Christians like when they find themselves in the wilderness of suffering? In this sermon on Psalms 63:1–3 titled "O God, Thou Are My God," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones examines David's prayer as he turns to God in the midst of trouble. Dr. Lloyd-Jones demonstrates a core Biblical truth: adversity always drives the true believer to God. In times of suffering, the non-Christian is annoyed and curses God. In contrast, the believer has just the opposite response. He turns to God. Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that this is because the true believer has discovered God's lovingkindness to be better than life. Like a love-sick person, the believer is satisfied with nothing this world can give and is utterly miserable without God's love. But with God, they can face anything. Nothing compares in value to God's lovingkindness. Listen and find complete satisfaction in this intimate knowledge of God. The psalmist's response to adversity should also be that of the Christian with lips that should praise Him. Rejoice in God. He will never let His child go.

Adversity can either be a paralyzing burden or a bridge to a more intimate relationship with the Lord. You decide.

What if the hardest place you'll ever stand isn't in the middle of a crisis—but simply in the middle of your story? In part two of the *Joyful* series, Pastor Blake opened Philippians 1:12–18 to reveal how the Apostle Paul—chained to a Roman guard, falsely imprisoned, and surrounded by rivals exploiting his suffering—somehow chose joy not after his circumstances changed, but right in the middle of them. Pastor Blake's compelling insight cuts to the heart: Paul didn't wait for resolution to rejoice; he simply shifted his perspective. What looked like a prison became a platform. What felt like chains became connection to an otherwise unreachable mission field. And what seemed like betrayal by fellow believers became proof that Christ was still being proclaimed—and that was enough. The same invitation stands for you today. Whatever adversity you're carrying—a diagnosis, a fractured relationship, a person who wronged you and moved on unbothered—you don't have to understand the story to trust the one writing it. Don't let difficult people steal what difficult circumstances couldn't. This week, ask God not just to change your circumstances, but to change your perspective—because your present chapter is never the final one.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Lewis Raymond Taylor is a Forbes-featured entrepreneur and 25 million dollar business owner who overcame abuse, addiction, mental illness, and prison to transform his life and success. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. At times, you have to make ruthless decisions. 2. The Coaching Masters is the world's first coaching academy delivered in virtual reality and artificial intelligence. 3. See every setback as something that happened for you, not to you, a lesson you can use to help others. Connect with Lewis on Instagram - Lewis's Instagram Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Nexus Install - Have a high-ticket offer? Nexus Install builds you a custom LinkedIn prospect booking system designed to generate more quality sales calls. Email JLD at John@EOFire.com to learn more.

Can someone born into poverty create a legacy that changes generations?In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with educator, educational research analyst, and author Donald Williams to explore how overcoming adversity, building resilience, and developing the right mindset can transform your future. From growing up in a South Carolina cotton mill family to becoming the first in his family to graduate from college and earning three degrees, Donald proves that your circumstances do not define your potential.Together, they discuss the power of lifelong learning, discipline, mentorship, goal setting, personal responsibility, and embracing change in a rapidly evolving world. Whether you're working to overcome obstacles, build confidence, or create a better future for yourself and your family, this conversation delivers practical wisdom and timeless lessons that can help you achieve lasting personal and professional success.What You'll Learn In This Episode How mindset shapes your future  Why adversity builds resilience and character  The importance of lifelong learning  How mentors accelerate personal growth  Building generational success through education  Setting goals that challenge and inspire you  Why discipline creates long-term success  Creating a meaningful life through service  Key Takeaways✅Mindset shapes your future. ✅ Adversity can become your greatest advantage. ✅ Education creates opportunities.✅ Lifelong learning never stops.  ✅Goals create direction. ✅Mentorship accelerates growth. ✅ Service gives life purpose. ✅ Success begins with daily discipline. ✅Technology should support your purpose. ✅ Where you start does not determine where you finish.GUEST LINKSWebsite – http://www.iamdonaldwilliams.com/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DontwillRESOURCES MENTIONEDBorn of Nothing: From White Trash and Lintheads to Purpose Across Generationshttp://www.iamdonaldwilliams.comVisit Donald Williams' website to learn more, explore his music, and get your copy of Born of Nothing: From White Trash and Lintheads to Purpose Across Generations, where he shares the lessons of faith, education, discipline, perseverance, and generational transformation that changed the trajectory of his family's future.Explore More With Michael ReardenWebsite – https://revenconcepts.com/Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/Work With Michael Rearden - https://www.revenconcepts.com/Subscribe for more conversations that help you build resilience, strengthen your mindset, develop confidence, and create lasting personal and professional success. New episodes of Coaching In Session are released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Send us a MessageSupport the showWebsite: www.Revenconcepts.comEmail: Coachinginsession@gmail.comYoutube: @RevenconceptsDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with others who would benefit from it!

Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and human performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. For over 20 years, he has worked with elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, Olympics, boxing, military special forces, and more, and he also hosts Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin. Today on the show we discuss why over-optimizing your health can actually backfire, which wearable metrics matter and why deep sleep scores can mislead you, how to improve your VO2 max without obsessing over one “perfect” protocol, the strength and symmetry markers that matter for long-term performance, how much weekly training volume you really need to build muscle, and the recovery tools Andy actually uses versus the expensive hacks you probably don't need and much more. Thank you to today's sponsors: ⁠Momentous⁠ Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: ⁠https://www.livemomentous.com⁠ Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order Waking Up ⁠ Join me on my meditation journey and get your free 14-day trial here: ⁠https://wakingup.go2cloud.org/SH1L Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adversity has a way of stripping away the masks, excuses, and illusions we carry and revealing what truly matters. In this episode, Dr. Dan speaks with leadership catalyst, bestselling author, speaker, U.S. Army veteran, and lifelong martial artist Marcus Aurelius Anderson about transforming adversity from something we simply endure into something we can use. While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army, Marcus suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. He flatlined twice during surgery and was told he would likely never walk or use his hands again. What followed was an intense period of anger, grief, depression, and ultimately radical acceptance that fundamentally changed how Marcus viewed his life. Marcus shares how focusing on his breath gave him something he could control, how gratitude began to replace anger, and how recognizing that his injury may have prevented others from being harmed became a turning point in his recovery. Dr. Dan and Marcus explore the difference between knowing and doing, and why knowledge and potential mean little without consistent action. Marcus explains the philosophy behind Acta Non Verba… actions, not words… and why waiting for the perfect time can keep us from becoming who we are capable of becoming. They also discuss authenticity in an increasingly artificial world, the role of compassion and pragmatic empathy in leadership, and why self-awareness starts with being willing to look honestly at our own imperfections. Marcus invites listeners to notice the difference between everyday frustrations and life's deeper challenges. Instead of reacting to every inconvenience as if it's a crisis, he encourages us to meet real adversity with curiosity and presence. Rather than resisting what's hard, we can ask what it's here to teach us and allow those experiences to shape who we're becoming. This conversation is a reminder that adversity does not have to define us or defeat us. With courage, gratitude, self-awareness, and action, friction can become traction and some of life's hardest experiences can become catalysts for purpose, growth, leadership, and deeper connection. Key Takeaways Adversity reveals what matters. Marcus believes adversity doesn't tell us who we are—it strips away what we are not, forcing us to confront ourselves without the masks and illusions. Potential without action means very little. Knowledge, wisdom, plans, and intentions only become meaningful when we consistently put them into practice. Focus on what you can control. Marcus identifies three things within our control: our thoughts, our beliefs, and our actions. Gratitude can change our relationship with adversity. Radical acceptance and genuine gratitude helped Marcus shift from anger toward possibility during his recovery. Turn friction into traction. The very thing creating discomfort can become something we use to step up, grow, and move to the next level. Authenticity is powerful leadership. Real connection requires self-awareness, compassion, honesty, and the courage to tell people what they need to hear. Stop waiting to live your mission. There may never be a perfect time. Marcus challenges listeners to stop circling what they know they need to face and begin acting now. For more information visit marcusaureliusanderson.com and follow @marcusaureliusanderson on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let's make it a great one.– Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive sit-down, Aaron breaks down the mental and emotional reality of stepping into the cage, how the sport of MMA has evolved since he started, and the adversity he's overcome throughout his career. Get to know the man behind the fight in one of his most open and detailed interviews yet.

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson talks with Stefanos Sifandos, an author and transformational advisor. They discuss closing the gap between outer success and inner freedom. Stefanos shares his own journey through childhood bullying, addiction, and self-worth struggles. He explains how self-forgiveness, radical honesty, and genuine relational connection create lasting transformation. The conversation also covers fatherhood, marriage, control, resilience, and living in one's truth. Episode Highlights: 0:55 Marcus introduces Stefanos Sifandos and his 25 years working with Olympians, CEOs, and top performers. 10:06 Stefanos explains that self-forgiveness comes from being met with compassion and non-judgment. 22:12 They discuss truth-telling as a remedy for disconnection in relationships. 38:06 Stefanos opens up about the profound love he feels as a father. Stefanos Sifandos is an author and transformational advisor. He has spent 25 years working with Olympians, world champions, CEOs, and leaders at the top of their fields. His work focuses on closing the gap between outer success and inner freedom. He uses behavioral science, trauma resolution, and spiritual truth to guide his clients. His new book, Tuned In and Turned On, is available now at tunedinandturnedonbook.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As our NFL Training Camp tour continues, we stop in H Town to sit with a big part of the league's top tier defense with one of the leaders, Linebacker, Azeez Al-Shaair, who sits with us for an honest conversation about the journey that shaped him—his upbringing, family, faith, and the adversity he had to overcome to reach the NFL and stay in the league. Azeez opens up about his path to football, the obstacles he faced along the way, being one of eight children raised by a single mother, and the mindset that helped him turn challenges into motivation. He gets candid about his NFL career, his identity and religion, the intensity of playing defense, and the moments that tested him both on and off the field. The conversation also dives into the controversial hit on Trevor Lawrence, the aftermath and lessons that came from it...he doesn't hold back on the realization of how he quickly became judged by the world for that one moment and how it affected him mentally and on the field. With head coach DeMeco Ryans being one of his early supporters from their time in San Francisco, he shares how Coach was one of the people who helped him through his darkest time and bring him full circle picking him as one of the leaders on the Texans defense, demonstrating what it takes to play with emotion while maintaining discipline and perspective. This is a conversation about more than football—it's about faith, resilience, identity, adversity, and the relentless pursuit of becoming the person you're meant to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often go out and find things that frighten us or at least get in our way. We can let our imagination run away and cause us to run away or we can cope with the problem in the best way we can. Face our fear, use our resources and change our patterns.Life lived is life learned. Every experience has facts, concepts and applications.  These arestories from the eclectic life of Lonnie Jones, Licensed ProfessionalCounselor, Minister, SWAT Team Chaplain, Outdoor Enthusiast, Quixotic Jedi andholder of an honorary doctorate from the University of Adversity.  To Support this podcast projectplease send gifts via Venmo @Lonnie-Jones-19 or use Cash App$Lonniejones3006.    Please follow us and share. Want lonnie to speak at yourevent?  Contact:  lonjones@bellsouth.net Check out YouTube for thelive eye view while the episode was being recorded.  Also look for archived lessons, Skits, and videosshowing/explaining some of the rope stuff we talk about.  YouTube.com/@LonnieJones Visit www.lonniejones.org  to find links tooriginal art, swag, 550guys and the following books:"Cognitive SpiritualDevelopment: A Christ Centered Approach to Spiritual Self Esteem";"Grappling With Life. Controlling Your Inside Space";"Pedagogue" The Youth Ministry Book by Lonnie Jones; "If I Werea Mouse" a children's story written and illustrated by Lonnie Jones;"The Selfish Rill, a story about a decision" A fantasy parableby Lonnie Jones.   T-shirts, stickers, prints and other art at www.teespring.com/stores/lonnie-jones-art https://lonnie-jones-art.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-podcast-swag?products=46  #www.worldchristian.org#tkminc2001@twlakes.net #www.hcu.edu #hpcitizensfoundation.orgFaulkner.edu/kgst  graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu    

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Jay Avigdor, President & CEO of Velocity Capital Group, to discuss his 18-year journey helping small businesses obtain capital. Jay shares the mission behind Velocity Capital Group, the challenges entrepreneurs face, and the lessons he has learned through adversity while building his business. Follow Adam on Instagram at⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com More FREE content from Mission Matters here:⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Executive Leaders Build Autonomous Systems & Compress Crisis | Chris WeltonHow do elite CEOs and "Leaders of Leaders" maintain operational freedom while scaling through intense complexity? In this high-impact episode of The Uncommon Leader Podcast, host John Gallagher welcomes back international speaker, author, and executive coach Chris Welton for his third appearance on the show.Drawing from the frameworks in his book, Adversity is the Assignment, Chris shares actionable strategies for leaders looking to eliminate operational friction, build lean organizational systems, and develop autonomous teams. Whether you are dealing with talent disruption, rapid scaling bottlenecks, or executive burnout, this episode provides a strategic roadmap for moving from reactive management to systemized architecture.Key Discussion Highlights & Takeaways:The Four Stages of Adversity: Learn how to navigate from Victim to Survivor, Warrior, and ultimately Architect without pretending the pain isn't real.The Adversity Backpack & "Receipts": How to store and pull from past wins when facing seemingly impossible current challenges.The Adversity Accelerator: Training for hard moments on purpose through disciplined routines, uncomfortable conversations, and mental stamina building.The Undefeated Morning Routine: Winning the first five decisions of your day before the noise of the world takes over.Modern AI Integration: How Chris utilizes AI to perform structural feedback audits on coaching calls to optimize leadership performance.The "One Jordan" Strategy: Building authentic, high-level relationships with world-class leaders (and the surprise call it sparked from John Maxwell).The Power of "No": Protecting family time, eliminating operational drag, and maintaining sharp focus on high-yield leverage.If you got value from this, subscribe to the Uncommon Leader Podcast, share it with someone facing a hard season, and leave a quick review so more uncommon leaders can find the show.

In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Jay Avigdor⁠, President & CEO of Velocity Capital Group, to discuss his 18-year journey helping small businesses obtain capital. Jay shares the mission behind Velocity Capital Group, the challenges entrepreneurs face, and the lessons he has learned through adversity while building his business. Follow Adam on Instagram at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Ralph Adolphs, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biology at Caltech and a leading expert on the science of human emotions. We discuss how emotions shape our attention and decision-making, whether emotions are truly “stored” in the body, and whether facial expressions are truly reliable signals of emotion. We also cover tools for improving emotional regulation, including cognitive reappraisal and deliberate cold exposure. This episode provides a modern scientific explanation of how emotions are created and regulated in the brain and body, their many impacts on other aspects of brain function, and practical tools for improving emotional wellbeing and processing. Get tickets to Huberman Lab live events: https://www.hubermanlab.com/events Pre-order Andrew's book Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Ralph Adolphs (00:02:54) Emotions; Qualities of Emotions: Priority, Valence (00:10:00) Qualities of Emotions: Scalability, Persistence (00:15:25) Sponsors: Helix Sleep & Rorra (00:18:17) Do Animals Have Emotions?, Conscious Experience (00:22:58) Monitoring & Regulating Emotions; Emotional Granularity (00:31:22) Emotional Regulation, Tools: Situational Avoidance, Ice Baths (00:37:11) Ultramarathons, Perseverance, Adversity; Awe (00:45:04) Sponsor: AG1 (00:46:17) Perception of Emotions, Amygdala & Fear, Facial Expressions (00:51:59) Interpreting Others' Emotions, Prediction (00:57:52) Emotions as Adaptations to the Environment, Types of Fear (01:00:13) Feeling Emotions in the Body, Pain, Insula (01:08:05) Brain & Body Connection; Marketing & Emotion (01:12:34) Sponsor: Function (01:14:11) Art, Music & Emotion (01:17:43) Interpreting Facial Expressions, Developing Emotions, Flexibility vs Reflexes (01:25:11) Emotional Intelligence, Context-Dependent Social Intelligence; Autism (01:33:31) Sponsor: LMNT (01:34:51) Autism & Social Dynamics, Eye Contact (01:42:01) Change Your Personality?, Body Movement & Thought, Social Interaction (01:47:18) Emotion Regulation, Tool: Training Mental Stillness (01:53:46) Task Switching, Tool: Meditation, Breathing Techniques (02:02:07) Illness, Diagnosis & Emotions, Gratitude & Awe (02:06:52) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is actually shaping your life? Most people point to genetics, family, money, education, or the circumstances they were born into. Those things matter, but they are not the whole story. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach reveal the forces you can control that are quietly determining your future. Without intentionality, years can pass while your beliefs, habits, relationships, and tolerances steer your life somewhere you never consciously chose.This conversation challenges Christian men to examine what they believe, where they place their attention, what they repeatedly do, and who they allow to influence them. Your routines are shaping who you become. Your relationships are defining what feels normal. The things you tolerate are slowly establishing your standards. Biblical masculinity requires more than good intentions—it requires taking responsibility for the direction of your life and aligning your daily decisions with truth, faith, and the purpose God has given you.A great life does not happen by accident. It is formed through commitments you honor, adversity you confront, and the small decisions you make when nobody is watching. Men who continually run from difficulty become weaker, while men who trust Jesus and lean into adversity allow hardship to produce strength, maturity, and endurance. This episode will help you put your hands back on the wheel, evaluate who you are becoming, and intentionally build a life that reflects God's plans rather than the path of least resistance.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Scripture is filled with wonderful truths and promises from God that we embrace and cherish. But there is one we tend to overlook that may not seem to be wonderful to us. The Bible plainly states that all of us who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. The Christian walk is often a difficult and confusing pilgrimage through a lost and fallen world and we will face adversity along the way. How can we learn to face adversity with biblical wisdom in a way that will please the Lord and bring honor to His name? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29?v=20251111

Scripture is filled with wonderful truths and promises from God that we embrace and cherish. But there is one we tend to overlook that may not seem to be wonderful to us. The Bible plainly states that all of us who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. The Christian walk is often a difficult and confusing pilgrimage through a lost and fallen world and we will face adversity along the way. How can we learn to face adversity with biblical wisdom in a way that will please the Lord and bring honor to His name? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

Acts 9:31 | Preached by Jeff Clark

Join me and legendary Northwestern women's lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller for an insightful and inspiring conversation about championship culture, adversity, and the mindset that drives sustained excellence. Kelly's journey is a masterclass in resilience and evolution—from leading her team through an uncharacteristically tough start to the season, to capturing her ninth national championship as a coach on home turf. She shares the behind-the-scenes process of overcoming setbacks, the power of reflection, and the importance of getting everyone "rowing in the same direction." Kelly opens up about the origins of her work ethic, the blue-collar values instilled by her family, and how embracing adversity and self-honesty have been critical for both personal and team growth. We dive deep into the philosophies that have shaped her dynastic program: a relentless commitment to hard work, the humility to look in the mirror, and the courage to constantly evolve. Kelly also discusses the impact of supporting her former players now turned coaches, the beauty of fostering growth in young women, and the ultimate legacy of her leadership—building a culture where true greatness is measured not just in wins, but in the long-lasting bonds formed along the way. About Kelly – Already a legend in the game as a player, Kelly Amonte Hiller has established herself as one of the sport's greatest coaches after building Northwestern Lacrosse into a dynasty. In May of 2005, Amonte Hiller etched her name in the annals of college athletics when she guided her upstart Northwestern team to an undefeated season and the first NCAA Lacrosse Championship ever won by a team outside the Eastern Time Zone, the first of an incredible nine national titles. Under Amonte Hiller's direction the Wildcats most recently claimed the 2026 NCAA National Championship, her ninth as the head coach of the program. Amonte Hiller became the first Division I lacrosse coach (men's or women's) to win nine national titles, guiding NU to a championship win on home soil for the first time since 1986 (Maryland). The 'Cats took down three IWLCA No. 1-ranked squads throughout the course of the season, the most in a campaign in NCAA History. Northwestern has made six consecutive appearances in the NCAA Semifinals (2019-26), reaching the finals the last four consecutive seasons. After resurrecting a Northwestern program that had not competed at the varsity level in more than 10 years, Amonte Hiller led the Wildcats to the national semifinals 10 years in a row from 2005 to 2014 and tied an NCAA record with eight consecutive title game appearances in the process. Northwestern's dominance since its breakthrough 2005 season has been nothing short of legendary. Since 2004, Northwestern has gone 63-13 (.829) in the NCAA Tournament, making Amonte Hiller the winningest coach in tournament history. Along the way, Amonte Hiller has produced the nation's Tewaaraton Award winner in eight different seasons as well as the Honda Sports Award recipient on 10 occasions. Northwestern has featured 75 IWLCA All-Americans and won a total of 13 IWLCA positional Player of the Year awards (four attacker, five midfielder and four defender). Northwestern's rapid rise to national prominence under Amonte Hiller — particularly in an area of the country rarely associated with women's lacrosse — has caught the eyes of many, in and out of lacrosse. In 2011, ESPN The Magazine named Amonte Hiller one of the 20 best recruiters across all college sports, joining the likes of other multiple-time NCAA champion coaches Mike Krzyzewski of Duke (men's basketball) and Anson Dorrance of North Carolina (women's soccer). In 2012, the Big Ten Network profiled the NU head coach as one of 12 Big Ten coaching icons in the conference's history, putting her in the company of Big Ten legends such as Bobby Knight (Indiana), Bo Schembechler (Michigan) and Dan Gable (Iowa). In 2026, the NCAA Championship game between the Wildcats and UNC set a record with 657,000 viewers, making the first championship game hosted at Northwestern the most-watched women's lacrosse game in history. In February of 2018, Amonte Hiller was announced as the head coach of United States Lacrosse Women's U19 team, where she guided the United States to a gold medal at the 2019 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Women's U19 World Championship in Peterborough, Ontario. Four other Wildcats also found their way onto the team: Madison Doucette, Elle Hansen, Izzy Scane and Greta Stahl. Amonte Hiller led the United States to another gold medal at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women's World Championship in Hong Kong, China, after beating Canada 23-6. She mentored five fellow Wildcats on the U20 roster during the championship run, including Francesca Argentieri, Noel Cumberland, Hannah Rudolph, Madison Smith, and Madison Taylor. During the 2026 season, Amonte Hiller reached 400 career wins with a road win against Penn State. All 400 wins came at the helm of Northwestern, as she became the sixth coach in Division I women's lacrosse history to reach the milestone. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing  Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Check out my newest book, The Power of Positive Habits.  Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. 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 Join host Myrna Young and guest Jhiree Davis-Jones, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Cherry Blossom Healing, as they explore the concept of trauma and resilience and its significance in overcoming life's challenges. Coping skills from trauma increase resilience because they help people learn how to properly handle uncomfortable emotions and reactions that result from trauma. Jhiree shares personal insights from her own journey, including honoring her grandmother's legacy and overcoming childhood trauma. They discuss cultural perceptions of therapy, especially within the Black community, and the importance of a therapeutic process beyond mere talk therapy. Gain valuable perspectives on planning, resilience, and personal growth from this insightful conversation. They delve into the importance of building resilience in the face of life's inevitable challenges, offering practical advice to listeners on managing stress and supporting children emotionally. Jhiree shares insights from her counseling practice, Cherry Blossom Healing, and talks about the legacy of her grandmother influencing her journey in mental health.Throughout the conversation, Jhiree emphasizes the importance of having a plan (or, as she calls it, a "Plan C for a Plan C") to navigate life's uncertainties. She explains how this mindset can help people be prepared for unexpected challenges. The dialogue also tackles the continuing stigma surrounding therapy, especially in the Black community, and Jhiree highlights the need for cultural competence in mental health services. Additionally, the episode explores how resilience can coexist with unresolved trauma, offering hope and strategies for those who wish to thrive despite past adversities.Key Takeaways:Emotional resilience involves the ability to remain buoyant in the face of adversity and continue viewing life's glass as half-full.The stigma surrounding therapy, especially in the Black community, is slowly being dismantled with increased awareness and cultural competence in mental health services.Trauma need not dictate your future; understanding and processing past trauma can lead to personal growth and purpose.Jhiree's notion of having a "Plan C for a Plan C" encourages preparedness and resilience, emphasizing that adaptability is key to dealing with life's uncertainties.Therapy is a collaborative effort requiring both patience and participation from the client to foster true healing.Resources:Cherry Blossom Healing: Visit Cherry Blossom Healing to learn more about their services and connect with Jhiree Davis Jones.Social Media Handles: Follow Cherry Blossom Healing on Instagram and Facebook: @CherryBlossomHealing.Book: "My Current Past: From Pain to Purpose" by Jhiree Davis Jones, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.Link to Transcript https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761155/19633540-trauma-and-resilience-how-to-thrive-amidst-adversity/transcriptSponsor of this podcast QuinceQuince is not just apparel. Quince also offers elevated essentials for your home, from bedding and bath, to kitchen essentials and furniture.Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/tym for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094Feedspot Top 100 Mental Health Podcast For sponsored Brand interviews and sponsorship inquires please visit Partner With The Transform Your Mind Podcast | Myrna Young Life Coach

In this episode of the Coffee & Questions Podcast, I sit down with keynote speaker, leadership expert, author, and founder of the Audacious Woman Summit, Erika Rothenberger, for one of the most powerful conversations we've had on the show.What begins as a discussion about leadership, entrepreneurship, and raising confident children quickly evolves into a deeply personal conversation about resilience, purpose, and choosing to thrive after unimaginable trauma.Erika shares the life-changing story of surviving a brutal assault that became the catalyst for discovering her true calling. Rather than allowing tragedy to define her, she transformed her pain into purpose—launching a movement centered around courage, meaningful connection, and helping others live boldly.We also dive into the importance of authentic human connection in an AI-driven world, why relationships will always outperform transactions, how simple conversations create extraordinary opportunities, and the leadership principles that have shaped both of our businesses.If you've ever wondered how to turn your hardest moments into your greatest mission, this episode is for you.In This Episode:Why authentic human connection matters more than ever in the age of AIHow to create deeper relationships through simple conversationsErika's incredible story of surviving a violent attack—and how it changed her lifeTurning trauma into purpose instead of remaining stuck in victimhoodThe BOLD Method: Believe, Ongoing Process, Lean on Others, Develop OthersWhy serving others is the fastest path to personal and professional growthRaising entrepreneurial children through exampleBuilding resilience through adversityWhy meaningful relationships are the foundation of lasting successConnect with Erika RothenbergerWebsite: https://www.erikarothenberger.comInstagram: @erikarothenberger LinkedIn: Erika RothenbergerConnect with Michelle:Website: https://bermanmediapd.com/Instagram: @BermanMediaSocial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BermanMediaSocialNeed a Dynamic Speaker for Your Next Event?Email: Michelle@bermanmediapd.com

Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on the intersection of neurology, nutrition, and brain health. A Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, he serves on its Board of Directors and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. His books, including the #1 bestseller Grain Brain, have been published in 32 languages and sold over a million copies. Dr. Perlmutter lectures globally at leading institutions and has been featured on major media outlets including 20/20, CNN, The Today Show, and Oprah. His contributions have earned him numerous national and international awards for clinical innovation and leadership. Today on the show, we discuss why Alzheimer's may be driven more by lifestyle than genetics, how insulin resistance and blood sugar can quietly damage the brain, the foods and eating habits that may protect cognitive health, why sleep, exercise, and social connection are critical for preventing decline, what caffeine, nicotine, marijuana, and alcohol actually do to the brain, and the simple changes you can start making today to protect your memory for decades to come. Thank you to today's sponsor: Momentous Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: https://www.livemomentous.com Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Brent LaJeunesse, a former street cop, entrepreneur, and corporate director of special investigations. They dig into adversity, physical reinvention after 50, and what genuine leadership looks like across three high-stakes careers. Brent shares the frameworks he developed along the way and explains why forging yourself first is the foundation for everything else. Episode Highlights: 2:40 – Brent recounts a harrowing suicide-by-cop incident from his years as a street officer in Edmonton. 1:20 – Breaking down the FORGE framework: Foundation, Ownership, Resilience, Guidance, and Execution. 28:29 – How Brent let his physical fitness slip while building his company and how he rebuilt his edge after 50. 42:09 – Why keeping a quiet promise to yourself is the most powerful first step toward lasting change. Brent LaJeunesse is a former street cop, entrepreneur, and corporate director of special investigations with decades of experience in high-pressure environments. After ten years on the Edmonton Police Service, Brent immigrated to the United States, built two investigation firms, and rose to VP at a national risk management company. At 50, he rebuilt his body and his mindset and channeled those lessons into his FORGE framework and his book Forge After 50. His forthcoming book, Badge to the Boardroom, is available for pre-order. Connect with Brent at brentlajunesse.com. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Woodruff's life reads like fiction — a college meet-not-quite-cute with her future husband Bob, a front-row seat to the Tiananmen Square crackdown that redirected Bob's entire career, his meteoric rise to co-anchor of ABC's World News Tonight, and then, just weeks into that dream job, a roadside bomb in Iraq that nearly killed him.  In this conversation, Lee shares how she got the call while at Disney World with their four kids, the surreal days that followed, and the 36-day coma that ended with Bob speaking Mandarin and French before he could speak English again. She opens up about "ambiguous loss" — the complicated grief of loving someone who survived but changed — and the "four F's" (family, friends, funny, faith) that got her through. Lee also talks candidly about the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which has now raised more than $80 million for veterans and military families, and about her own definition of optimism: not the absence of hard days, but the belief that tomorrow can be better.     Chapters:  00:31 The Woodruff Story: Love and Triumph 02:08 A Life of Accomplishments 04:42 The Impact of Tiananmen Square 08:31 The Shocking News 12:14 The Four F's: Coping Mechanisms 13:16 The Birth of the Bob Woodruff Foundation 16:03 Finding Strength in Adversity 19:14 Bob's Remarkable Recovery 22:05 Navigating Complicated Grief 25:57 The Pursuit of Happiness 29:02 The Foundation's Humble Beginnings 30:31 Innovative Solutions for Veterans 32:06 Mobilizing Awareness Through Personal Experience 33:05 Navigating Caregiving and Grief 35:30 The Journey of Optimism 37:11 The Impact on Family: Growing Through Adversity 40:49 Looking Ahead: New Ventures and Aspirations 

Your Man, Monk with Monk Coleman – Like millions of other young people, Jacob suddenly found himself dealing with uncertainty and restrictions during a time that was supposed to be filled with important milestones. One of the most significant disappointments was not having the opportunity to walk across the stage at his high school graduation. A moment that should have...

The truth is obvious. It's so obvious it's not even funny...it's funny that even though it's obvious we either forget it, ignore it or just don't let it affect our lives.Life lived is life learned. Every experience has facts, concepts and applications.  These arestories from the eclectic life of Lonnie Jones, Licensed ProfessionalCounselor, Minister, SWAT Team Chaplain, Outdoor Enthusiast, Quixotic Jedi andholder of an honorary doctorate from the University of Adversity.  To Support this podcast projectplease send gifts via Venmo @Lonnie-Jones-19 or use Cash App$Lonniejones3006.    Please follow us and share. Want lonnie to speak at yourevent?  Contact:  lonjones@bellsouth.net Check out YouTube for thelive eye view while the episode was being recorded.  Also look for archived lessons, Skits, and videosshowing/explaining some of the rope stuff we talk about.  YouTube.com/@LonnieJones Visit www.lonniejones.org  to find links tooriginal art, swag, 550guys and the following books:"Cognitive SpiritualDevelopment: A Christ Centered Approach to Spiritual Self Esteem";"Grappling With Life. Controlling Your Inside Space";"Pedagogue" The Youth Ministry Book by Lonnie Jones; "If I Werea Mouse" a children's story written and illustrated by Lonnie Jones;"The Selfish Rill, a story about a decision" A fantasy parableby Lonnie Jones.   T-shirts, stickers, prints and other art at www.teespring.com/stores/lonnie-jones-art https://lonnie-jones-art.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-podcast-swag?products=46  #www.worldchristian.org#tkminc2001@twlakes.net #www.hcu.edu #hpcitizensfoundation.orgFaulkner.edu/kgst  graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu    

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"I'm not letting anyone stand in the way of me feeding my family." Jeffery Simmons One of our favorite times of year as we kick off The Pivot's NFL Training camp tour and we started our journey in Music City, with a team singing praises for their new coach, new logo and a new mindset...Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with one of the league's most dominant defensive forces, Jeffrey Simmons. The All Pro Defensive Tackle has achieved ultimate individual success in his eight year career but is still chasing that team goal, to win together. From overcoming unimaginable adversity to becoming a first-round draft pick and one of the NFL's premier defensive tackles, Simmons reflects on the journey that shaped him on and off the field. He also opens up about moving beyond the rumors and stigma that followed one mistake in high school, sharing how he rebuilt his reputation through accountability, perseverance, and years of proving himself both as a man and as a player. The conversation dives into the challenge of consistently performing at an elite level while playing on teams that have struggled to win, and what continues to fuel his drive every time he steps on the field. Simmons also discusses the excitement surrounding elite quarterback Cam Ward, why he believes Ward's talent and leadership can help change the trajectory of the franchise, and what it's been like embracing a new era under the Titans' new coaching regime, including the impact of veteran defensive mind Robert Saleh. He also talks about how he's been impressed with Rookie wideout Carnell Tate and what his speed and talents bring to the offensive unit. He doesn't shy away from the emotional side of football either, sharing what it was like watching former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reach the Super Bowl after spending so many years together in Tennessee, and why that moment of watching his friend play in that game was bittersweet and brought on a sense of what could have been. It's an honest conversation about resilience, redemption, loyalty, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of greatness—on a team still searching for its breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Jocko Willink, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, author and host of the Jocko Podcast. We discuss why discipline, rather than motivation, is the reliable driver of daily action, and how taking action is the most effective way to move through adversity, loss and setbacks. We also discuss how exercise generates energy, the leader's role as a counterweight to team morale, and detachment as a trainable skill for widening perspective and making better decisions under stress. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Jocko Willink (00:00:23) Discipline, Impact & Autonomy in the Military (00:02:40) Energy, Waking Up, Alarm Clock & Debate (00:04:12) Tool: Exercise for Energy; Eating, Fasting & Mental Clarity (00:05:45) Tool: High-Intensity Exercise, Peak Mentality (00:06:31) Winning & Losing, SEAL Selection, BUD/S, Resilience (00:08:34) Leadership, Morale & Mob Mentality; Tool: Detach & Correct (00:10:36) Loss, Grief; Tool: Action as a Cure for Adversity (00:12:17) Sponsor: AG1 (00:13:31) Parenting & Success; Tool: Be the Counterweight, Balance (00:16:07) Sense of Self, Hardcore Music, DIY Attitude & Dissent (00:18:55) Motivation as an Emotion, Discipline (00:19:44) Tool: Move Toward Problems; Indirect Approach & Conflict (00:21:14) Sponsor: LMNT (00:22:46) Meditation, Detachment & Teaching Young Leaders (00:24:19) Depression, Storm Clouds & Losing Perspective (00:26:39) Tool: Detachment, Oil Rig Story, Field of View (00:30:59) Tools: Take a Step Back, Slow Breathing & Widen Field of View (00:32:04) Tools: Chin Up, Hands Down, Listening; Relationships (00:34:18) Sponsor: David (00:35:37) Tool: Deliberate Discomfort & Training Resiliency (00:36:08) Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience, we throw it back to the middle of the New York Knicks historic post-season Finals run when I sit down with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on All the Smoke to talk about why nice guys finish first, and why the world's got you all twisted thinking they come last. I share how I reverse engineer the truth to run Vayner Sports, why volume beats quality in the interest media era, and why weaponizing luck is loser shit. I also discuss why most people don't know how to calibrate words, why adversity is the foundation of success, and the selfish and selfless mission behind VeeFriends.You'll learn about:• Nice Guys Finish First• How to Calibrate Words• Volume in the Interest Media Era• Why Adversity Is Foundational• The VeeFriends Mission