Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Jansen

Note: there is a change in audio around 26:30 as we had an equipment malfunction and had to re-record the rest of the sermon following it.

Note: Dan's audio is fairly quiet for the first minute, but then it gets louder and stays consistent for the rest of the recording.

From our joint service on Father's Day with Genesis House & Chapel House. Each pastor preached part of the sermon (Andrew Dexter, Dan Jansen, Bryce Clements).

From our joint service on Father's Day with Pineridge House & Chapel House. Each pastor preached part of the sermon (Andrew Dexter, Dan Jansen, Bryce Clements). The twenty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus' Gospel. Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

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We all have important races we are trying to finish in life. For some, that race may be to finish college, or get their business to the place they know it can be, or to raise honest and capable kids. For others, it might be to lose the weight, beat cancer, or survive and thrive after divorce. Whatever our race is, McKay reminds us all today that we are endowed with great talents, and that if we stay in the race, we can prevail and reach our full potential.He uses the story of Dale Earnhardt and the Daytona International Speedway as a metaphor to introduce today's topic, elaborating on some proven secrets of getting back and finishing the race in your life. These include unhooking the load that's holding you back, whether that's your past, criticism from other people, or longstanding habits. McKay also delves into the remarkable story of the never-giving-up American speed skater Dan Jansen who finished his race despite personal difficulties and years of failure by breaking a ten-year Olympic record. At the heart of McKay's message today is to not let life's inequities keep you out of the race, but to stay focused on your purpose and discover that you are actually meant to be driving in the greatest race of life – becoming who you are meant to be.The Finer Details of This Episode:Dale Earnhardt's experience on the Daytona International Speedway. Finishing your race despite adversity Proven secrets to getting back on the track and finishing the race A chemist, an electrician, and an IT guy get stranded after their car breaks down... The importance of rebooting in finishing your race Unhooking the boat of your past, your habits, or the criticism of other people Dan Jansen's race A lesson to not let life's inequities keep you out of the race—the story of Victoria Ruvolo Quotes"Few people understand the extreme danger of driving at such high speeds. And it takes courage - immense courage - to finish each race. But it was something that his Dad did 136 times in his career.""There is joy in trading paint in the bumps and bruises of the race. And it's there that you find out who you really are, you learn how to protect those in the race with you and secure the lead, and you live life more fully when you're in the race.""It is likely that we ordinary people are being asked to do extraordinary things and may even be racing right now without the right equipment or vision.""My dad took me aside and said, 'Son, if you ever want to win a NASCAR race, you'll have to unhook the boat you've been towing behind your car the last 10 races.'""Here he was in his fourth Olympics after enduring one disappointment after another and still dragging the weight of those falls.""As ridiculous as it may be to see a car in the Daytona 500 pulling a boat behind it, it is just as crazy that you and I still carry these mindsets of the past.""How do you win when you are in a tug of war with your doubts? Drop the rope.""As John C. Maxwell said, 'You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you.'""One lesson I want my children and grandchildren to learn is that life is rarely, if ever, fair. The truth is that we must take control of our life now. There is usually no hero coming to save the day. Life is unfair. And usually, there is no referee to call out the fouls or offenses that come our way. I learned a long time ago that everything in life is not fun or interesting or easy."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and it's an honor to kick it off this year with Cool Kids Clubhouse in Huntersville. Cool Kids Clubhouse in Honor of Dan Jansen is a local nonprofit on a mission to improve their quality of life and reduce the social isolation, sadness, and academic loss kids experience with a cancer diagnosis.Cool Kids Clubhouse hosts a variety of FREE programs that directly benefit the child with cancer, their siblings, and their parents and provide much needed emotional support.Joining me for this episode is Tom Barrett, the Managing Director o Cool Kids Clubhouse, and Kelly Goddard, a Cool Kids parent.Cool Kids Clubhouse in Honor of Dan JansenEmail Tom directly: tom@coolkidscampaign.orgSpecial thanks to:Kelly GoddardHealth NavigatorNational Pediatric Cancer Foundationwww.NationalPCF.orgSpecial event:Fashion Funds The Cure for Pediatric Cancer - SouthPark, Sept. 21st 2024—----------------------------------------------The Best of LKN PodcastHosted by:Jeff HammAllen Tate Realtors®LKNreal.comProduced by:Epic Journey MediaSupport the show

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In this Calm it Down episode, we explore the power of our inner thoughts through Olympic skater Dan Jansen's story. It's absolutely captivating, incredible, and even educational all at the same time, offering insightful lessons on how to transform our self-talk from self-doubt to self-confident. Learn how changing our self-talk can turn pressures into triumphs, and discover simple strategies to shift your mindset. Listen in as I share some insights on embracing life's challenges with a gentler, more effective approach. Episode Sponsor: Babbel Get 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/CALM

Diane Pucin recalls with pride and joy how the sports calendar served as the rhythm of her life for nearly 40 years. Bob Knight throwing a chair. Jimmy Connors sending the U.S. Open crowd into a frenzy. The distinct sound of Pete Sampras' racquet when he hit a tennis ball. An emotional Dan Jansen finally winning a gold medal. Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding going full soap opera. Pucin tells us what it was like to be at these moments and chronicle them. She also discusses breaking barriers for female sports journalists. Shame on Jim Fregosi. And Diane shares her 9/11 experience, including what nearly happened to her on that horrific morning. Pucin covered multiple Olympics, Super Bowls, Final Fours, World Series, all four major tennis tournaments, college football bowl games, and the Tour de France. She was a sports columnist, sports media critic, and an Olympic and tennis writer for the Los Angeles Times from 1998 to 2014. She had previously worked 12 years at the Philadelphia Inquirer, where from 1986 to '98, she covered Olympics, college basketball, tennis and became a columnist. That paper nominated her coverage of the Barcelona Olympics for the Pulitzer Prize. In Philly, she also won awards for column writing and a first-place award from the Associated Press Sports Editors for a game story. From 1978 to '86, Diane worked at the Louisville Courier-Journal, where she was a beat reporter on Indiana University football and basketball. She also was a sports reporter at the Cincinnati Post, as well as the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer. Pucin graduated from Marquette University in 1976.   Follow her on X: @DianePucin Fun fact: Diane's husband, Dan Weber, is a longtime sportswriter and was my first professional editor in 1987 at the Kentucky Post in Covington, Ky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspiring stories make us feel great, but beyond that they show us what's possible when we set our mind to something and maybe even make us feel more capable of reaching our own goals when we see someone who has overcome incredible challenges to succeed.The story I'm sharing with you today is one I will personally never forget, even though it has nothing to do with me or anyone I know. But I'll always remember it because I was traveling when it happened and I woke up at my hotel and opened my door--and there was a newspaper right outside my door in the hall with a huge photo on the front that was so amazing I still remember it...and that was all the way back in 1994.

Daniel Jansen is a retired American speed skater. A multiple world champion in sprint and perennial favorite at the Winter Olympics, he broke a ten-year Olympic jinx when he won a gold medal in his final race, which was the 1,000 meters in the 1994 Winter Games.