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Dads, we all aspire to leave a lasting legacy behind but the stress bubble can beat us down over time. Are you getting the support and encouragment you need to stay in the fight?  In this week's interview, Jim Ramos talks to Jeff Springer, author of '#Dad Prep' and founder of Suit Up Ministries. Jeff delves deep into the importance of strong male role models, the critical role of fathers and mentors, and how playing the long game can transform lives and communities. Men, don't miss this empowering episode designed to inspire and equip us for the monumental role they play in shaping the next generation. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at  or learn more at .  Get your tickets now for The Unbreakable Boy movie: This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30!  Want access to an ad-free, early-release version of the podcast? Get it with Arena Access on Patreon. Have questions you wish you could ask Jim about life, marriage, men's ministry, or manhood? Join his monthly live Zoom Q&A by joining The Locker Room on Patreon.   

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What if leadership were less about control and more about connection? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Jeff Springer challenges us to rethink how we lead by focusing on building authentic relationships, cultivating a vibrant school culture, and embracing the power of play. Together, we dive into the art of repurposing roles, fostering strength-based conversations, and unlocking the true potential of every individual in a school community. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or lifelong learner, this episode offers fresh perspectives and bold strategies to redefine what leadership can look like in education. About Dr. Jeff Springer An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff recently released his book titled dad prep and is available on Amazon. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, www.playmoretoday.org providing educational executive coaching, Jeff also served part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, is currently a University Student Teacher Supervisor at Sam Houston State, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministries www.thedaduniversity.com. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University, and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be.   Jeff, who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 43 years and has two children, and three grandchildren. Follow Dr. Jeff Springer Website: www.playmoretoday.org  Twitter (X): @cultivatingplay Instagram: @playmoretoday3 Facebook: Spring Strategies LLC Linkedin: Jeff Springer, Ed.D YouTube: @thedaduniversity...

Meet Dr. Jeff Springer--author, educator, and the founder/CEO of Suit Up Ministries/The DAD University. Jeff is a man and leader looking to make a true difference in the lives of all he meets. Jeff has been leading in schools and coaching up DADS for more than 30 years. A Dad, Grandpa, and coach, Jeff has much to offer. He is the author of #DadPrep: Preparation for Legacy--a weekly guide of leadership lessons. Join us on the #ELB podcast LIVE Tuesday at 5 pm EST on all the socials. This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb Learn more about Jeff at www.playmoretoday.org; www.thedaduniversity.com @suitupministry (X); @cultivatingplay (X); Jeff Springer, Ed.D (Linkedin); @playmoretoday3 (instagram); @thedaduniversity (instagram); @thesillygrandpa (instagram)

An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, that provides educational executive coaching, Jeff also serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, is a University Student Teacher Supervisor, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be. Jeff who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 42 years and has two children, and three grandchildren. Website: www.suitupministries.org ALSO CHECK OUT!!! Website www.chazjacksonspeaks.org 

This week, join Doug as he delves into the crucial topic of fall protection and jobsite safety. In this enlightening conversation, Doug is joined by two industry experts, Mark Damon, CEO of Damon, Inc., and Jeff Springer, Business Development Manager at PMG.Contact Mark Damon:Email: damonfallprotection@gmail.comWebsite: damonfallprotectiontraining.comContact Jeff Springer:Email: jeffs@pmg-safety.comWebsite: pmg-safety.comDoug Fletcher can be reached at doug@fletchersafety.comIf you have any topics you'd like Doug to address, feel free to reach out via email or shoot him a message on LinkedI__________________________________Much gratitude to our Sponsors and Supporters!CCS Group - Cheyenne Wohlford https://ccsgrouponline.comFalewitch Construction Services - John Falewitch https://www.falewitch.comWork Safe Consulting - Danni Arroyo at 402-802-6316NDOL – Onsite Consultation - Jim Cover Jim.Cover@nebraska.govMak-U-Safe - https://makusafe.com/Mid America Martial Arts: https://midamericamartialarts.com/Supporters:Ayars & Ayars: https://www.ayarsayars.com/Dale Kugler________________________________A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that being a present father with your kids is the most life-changing thing you can do for them? Whether you are still married or not, you will always be a father to your kids! Learning to be a present father will impact your kids and grandkids for the rest of their lives. Join me today on the Man of Honor Podcast with Ed McGlasson and Coach Jeff Springer - A powerful husband, father, and grandfather. A public school educator and coach for 34 years and coached hundreds of young people who didn't have fathers in their story. Jeff is also the Founder of SUIT UP MINISTRIES and Dad University, which equips men to be devoted, powerful fathers. 00:00: Opening 01:26: Introduction 02:26: Welcome, Dr. Jeffrey Springer 02:57: What did God do in your life that made you the man you are? 10:50: God doesn't waste the hurt in our lives. 14:11: Dads carry a prophetic-like responsibility 17:46: Needing spiritual fathers 22:22: The "if it's going to be, it's up to me" philosophy. 26:10: What have you learned about reaching these kids 28:22: Our children learn from what we do 34:33: When families are healthy, society is healthy. 38:09: Preparing for when we aren't there anymore 46:00: Prayer 48:12: Remember, it's never too late Suit Up Ministries: https://suitupministries.org/home Video Suit Ministries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hCCLnaIRtg Brand new book: #dadprep: Preparation for Legacy: 52-Week Devotional - https://a.co/d/3gbsXND

Episode #3 is out now with Dr. Jeff Springer and DreTavius Parham! In this episode we discuss how sometimes your best is not enough and how you can always learn valuable lessons. Three men….Three generations…Three stories…One heart, coming together with the desire to be the difference.  @originatepurpose @suitupministries #drjeffspringer #texas #dretaviusparham #atlanta #georgia #chipbaker #tsc #heart #topics  #gogetit 

Dr. Jeff Springer is the former TASSP TX HS Principal of the Year, Founder Suit Up Ministries and the Founder & Executive Coach for Spring Strategies LLC. He has achieved some amazing things and made a positive impact on many. @suitupministry #drjeffspringer #tassp #principaloftheyear #suitup #founder #executivecoach #springstrategies #tsc #gogetit Social Media Links Youtube Channel youtube.com/c/ChipBakerTheSuccessChronicles LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/chipbakerthesuccesschronicles Facebook- Profile https://www.facebook.com/tscchipbaker Facebook- Page facebook.com/chipbakertsc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chipbakertsc/ Twitter twitter.com/chipbaker19 TikTok tiktok.com/@chipbakertsc Linktree https://linktr.ee/ChipBakerTSC Online Store http://chip-baker-the-success-chronicles.square.site/ Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles Podcast https://anchor.fm/chip-baker

It's time to talk about kayaking on the Chattahoochee River.Nature Now Executive Director Paige Swift and Junior World Champion Mason Hargrove talk about the sport, its reach worldwide, and it foundation here in Columbus.Swift and documentary filmmaker Jeff Springer produced a documentary, "Wintering Grounds," about the athletes who train in Columbus during the colder months.Listen to this compelling story.Twitter: ChuckWilliamsInstagram: ChuckWilliams0999Catch The Chuck Williams Show live every Tuesday at 7/6 central. Watch Last Week's Episode here The Chuck Williams Show | Ep 60: Andy and Jan Burcham (wrbl.com)

In December 2015, Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast began from my home on my laptop with a borrowed microphone Continue readingPMP300: Celebrating a Milestone & Lessons Learned with Dr. Jeff Springer The post PMP300: Celebrating a Milestone & Lessons Learned with Dr. Jeff Springer first appeared on Principal Matters.

It's time for another exciting edition of the Springfield show report with a few of the same characters and some folks who've never heard before on the podcast. After the big Geep-30 announcement from ScaleTrains we wandered back into their booth to talk with Bailey the human ball of energy, Todd Arnett a long-time contributor and Norfolk & Western devotee. We of course talk to the big cheese Shane Wilson and Jesse the winner of the paint scheme contest. Next up is a great interview with Jeff Springer of Custom Model railroads and Tom Jacobs the “Queso Cowboy.” Finally, two fellows who made their first ever appearance of the big show, Tom Schmieder and Ralph Heiss, regular operators on the Onondaga Cutoff. It was fun to talk with everyone but Ralph's discussion about Uncle Dave's ability to play the triangle is classic AML material. Sit back and relax with a big bowl of shredded OC bulletins, a tall cool glass of melted cheese and enjoy !!

An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential.   Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, that provides educational executive coaching, Jeff also serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, is a University Student Teacher Supervisor, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University, and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad, and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be.   Jeff who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 40 years and has two children, and three grandchildren. Professional development with Road to Awesome is just a click away. Connect with us at roadtoawesome.net for leadership coaching and consulting, the High Performance Leadership Teams event, staff culture and climate professional development, and keynote and event/school kick-off speaking. Darrin will make your event awesome and have your team ready to roll on the #RoadToAwesome email Darrin at darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.net subscribe to our newsletter at roadtoawesome.net Got a book idea you'd like to pitch to the team at RtA? Go to https://roadtoawesome.net/our-services to submit your idea.

In this episode of DC Power Hour, we learn about the impact of electric vehicles on the power industry. Industry experts George Pedersen and Allan Byrne hold a spirited debate on the pros and cons of Electric Vehicles in the Battery Blarney segment. They discuss the safety of lithium batteries, the environmental impact of alternative energy sources, and infrastructure changes needed to accommodate electric vehicle charging in the home. Then, hosts David Neubert and Andrew Carlton speak with Jeff Springer, Manager of Innovation and Efficient Electrification at Dairyland Power Cooperative. They talk about all things EV in the electrical grid, renewable energy credits, and innovations in consumer charging stations in homes and public spaces.Episode Highlights01:32 They're with us whether we like it or not.04:24 There's a natural reluctance to change as part of this. 06:04 I think people are starting to look in different directions at the moment because of the sometimes deserved, sometimes not deserved, problems with lithium batteries. 08:15 These goals are set with no consideration of technology; with no consideration of public acceptance.12:16 How do you charge this (electric vehicle), where's the power coming from? Nine times out of 10 it's coming from a fossil fuel power plant. 15:59 We're not just talking about a product here; we're talking about an entire infrastructure change in what America currently is and what it needs to be. 18:45 They (solar and wind) are not a good method of producing that baseline power that we require to produce that power we need for our everyday living resources. 29:25 CHARGE - provides charging infrastructure both in people's homes and in rural areas where public charging is needed but no one else seems to be building any.43:51 The growth of EV's has been relatively slow up until this point, but we do anticipate it taking off.Contact informationEagle Eye E-mail

Join me for a deep exploration of the ways our parts process grief in healthy ways, the back-and-forth alternating between focusing on the loss and looking at restoration.  Guided by the work of IFS therapist and author Derek Scott and by using a dramatized example of loss with resulting grief, we will explore the internal interactions among our parts that lead to such a multifaceted experience of grief.  We also examine the two paths of grief that Catholics can choose.   Lead-In  Intro -- activation warning What you are about to hear is a fictional dramatization of a car accident and Brian Moreland's internal reactions -- the reactions of his parts - to that accident and its effects on him over time.   Listen with care and prudence -- if you have unresolved trauma responses surround a car accident, please be thoughtful about whether or not to continue.   News Story:  [Insert News Intro music]:   And now out to James Fieldler, our roving KDTT reporter, coming to us live from the scene of a terrible accident earlier this evening, a really difficult story that we have been following for you.  James – what do you have for us? [background traffic and rain and truck backing]  Terry, I am here just off the shoulder of I-94 Westbound, about  four miles west of Miles City, near mile marker 142.  Earlier this evening, an eastbound Ford pickup crossed the median into oncoming westbound traffic, striking a Honda Odyssey minivan at full speed and sending it careening through the guardrail, and rolling down this shallow embankment.   In that minivan were a 37-year old man, a  33 year old woman, and four children ranging from about 9 to two years old.  From this angle, you can see how damaged this minivan was, nearly crushed as they are winching it up onto the wrecker.  Montana State police have just confirmed this was a fatal accident, that one of the children, about five years old has died of massive head injuries.  The man and two of the children have been airlifted to St. Alexius Trauma Center in Bismarck, no word on their condition right now.  That is tragic, James.  What do we know about the others, James? Terry, we have some good news, too.  The woman was able to walk away from the wreck.  EMTs used the jaws of life to break open the back of the van and rescue the other two children, who have also been transported by ambulance to Bismarck.  The  45-year old driver the pickup was shaken up and was taken to Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, apparently with minor injuries.  No one else was in the truck.   What do we know about the cause? The investigation is ongoing. As you can see, driving conditions were also difficult –  the rain coming down here.  There is some question about driver fatigue in the driver of the truck.  No word yet on any charges that might be filed, but it's likely.  A source told me that the pickup driver's license had been revoked for a second DUI.  There is no official word yet on whether alcohol or drugs were involved in this crash.   Thank you, James, and we will continue to follow this story for you.  Our hearts and thoughts go out to all those involved in the crash, we wish them a rapid recovery.  Now on to Jeff Springer with sports, and the surprising finish to the Griz's matchup with the Idaho State Bengals.  Jeff, tell us what happened at Washington-Grizzly stadium today in the rain? [Cut to Intro Music Intro We are together in this great adventure, this podcast, Interior Integration for Catholics, we are journeying together, and I am honored to be able to spend this time with you.   I am Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist and passionate Catholic and together, we are taking on the tough topics that matter to you.   We bring the best of psychology and human formation and harmonize it with the perennial truths of the Catholic Faith.    Interior Integration for Catholics is part of our broader outreach, Souls and Hearts bringing the best of psychology grounded in a Catholic worldview to you and the rest of the world through our website soulsandhearts.com  Today's episode, number 83 is entitled The Internal Dance of Healthy Grief and it's released on August 30, 2021  Heard a reenacted story about Brian Moreland, and I'll be bringing that story in throughout todays episode to add depth and examples to the concepts  Review: I encourage you to review the last episode, number 82 -- the many faces of grief inside us.  That episode goes over what happens to our parts when we experience grief? The experiences I'm about to describe are not the parts themselves.  Definition of a part --  Separate, independently operating personalities within us, each with own unique prominent needs, roles in our lives, emotions, body sensations, guiding beliefs and assumptions, typical thoughts, intentions, desires, attitudes, impulses, interpersonal style, and world view.  Each part also has an image of God and also its own understanding of self.   More than just one factor  More than just one emotion, more than just one desire or impulse  Rather -- a whole constellation of these qualities that endure over time, even if the part is not in conscious awareness in the moment.   Adapted Dual Process Model of Bereavement Margaret Stroebe and Henk Schut originally the DPM in 1999 Death Studies article called The dual process model of coping with bereavement: rationale and description   Derek Scott -- IFS Therapist, author and expert on grief adapted this model in his article Grief and IFS: Mapping the Terrain -- check that out at his website ifsca.ca two clusters of parts, two groups of parts.   one focused the loss -- looking back to the past, looking at what happened. One cluster of parts focused on  -- looking toward restoration -- looking to the future, managing the demands of life now.   Let's expand on these two clusters.   one cluster is oriented towards the loss -- those are the parts that IFS Therapist and Author Derek Scott introduced to us in the last episode.   Focus on experiencing grief  Managers Disbelief  Numbness  Sadness  Guilt  Spiritual Bypassing Exiles Depression  Missing/yearning  Protest (anger)  Guilt  Powerlessness/despair/resignation.   Shame the other cluster towards restoration -- These are new parts.   dealing with the new complexities in life for the bereaved that are occasioned by the loss Readjusting to the new reality -- conforms to Elisabeth Kubler Ross' stage of acceptance and Colin Parkes' phase of reorganization and recovery Activities Attending to life changes  New roles, new relationships  Distraction from grief  Avoidance of grief   The dual process model of coping with bereavement (DPM) identifies (from an IFS perspective) contends that these two models (clusters) oscillate as the mourning proceeds.  It's the oscillation, moving back and forth between the morning and grieving on the one hand and the restoration and moving forward on the other hand that allows for reestablishment of a new, healthy normal.   the grieving individual at times confronts, at other times avoids, the different tasks of grieving.  This model argues the need for dosage of grieving, that is, the need to take respite from dealing with either of these stressors, as an integral part of adaptive coping. This oscillation is very familiar to the IFS therapist as affect-laden parts may occupy the attention of the client, then pragmatic protectors may hold the floor to afford a break from the intensity of the other parts.  The dance between the loss-oriented cluster of parts and the restoration oriented cluster of parts tends to be initially weighted towards the loss. Over time the restoration cluster of parts will become more prominent as the client lives into what may be considered to be the "new normal".   Parts of Brian  So to illustrate, let's pick up the story with Brian Moreland, the father of the family, now at the trauma hospital in Bismarck.  Brian has been awake for the last two hours as the effect of his sedatives has worn off… These are his manager parts. Disbelief -   Hospital Sounds, Doctor giving news Door open, door close HI Brian, they told me you're awake and asking questions.  I'm Dr. Phillip Marzone, neurologist here at St. Alexius Trauma Center,  We've transported you back to Bismarck.  You've had a cranial fracture, some coup-contrecoup symptoms, some mild brain swelling and you've had a concussion.  You been sedated and unconscious for about 24 hours, but neurologically you are stabilizing.  Your scans look good for what you've been through and they're getting better.  It's still early so there are no guarantees, but there's reason to be hopeful for a full recovery.  Minor fracture of your left tibia, a lot of bruising, but you were lucky, given the seriousness of that accident.   How is Jessica?  How are my kids? I know you have a lot of questions.  I totally get that. there's a lot to catch up on.  Your wife is fine, she's been released with only minor injuries.  Same thing with Amy, your daughter.  Ben had a broken clavicle and his shoulder is going to need reconstructive surgery.  A couple of pins and he's going to be fine, we have a great orthopedic team here that are going to see him through.  Your toddler Audra had a broken femur and a broken arm and some bruising, but she'll be fine, we'll release he in a few days, she's been asking for you.   What about Jeffy -- my four year old, what about him -- Jeffy, my four year old son?  Brian that was a massive wreck.  I'm surprised you and your family came out of it as well as you did, that's something to be thankful for.  But Jeff -- Mr. Moreland, you som didn't make it.  He died instantly of extensive head trauma.  There was nothing anyone could do for him.  [Phone Ring] I've got to go, I'm called to the spinal cord unit stat.  This is a lot to take in, let's not go too fast with it.  Let us know if you want a grief counselor or a chaplain.  We can send them to you.  [cue door closing] From one of Brian's protectors, who is using disbelief as a way to cope with the immediate intensity of the loss -- buying him time, softening the blow so that he is less overwhelmed with the implication.  Let's listen to this Disbelieving Protector.  No, this can't be true, this can't have happened.  Jeffy is not dead.  Jeffy did not die.  There has to be a mistake.  Doctors make mistakes.  It happens all the time.  It's OK.  He's not dead.   Numbness --  This clip give you a sense of how a numbing protector comes in to deaden the intensity of his memory of the accident.  We'll be entering into Brian's experience as he flashes back to the accident and then a part of him numbs him out. [flashback sounds -- accident, screaming just a low pitched hum]  Depression/sadness  A later, a manager part is dealing with the sadness, starting to experience the sadness of the loss.  Let's listen to how that part might sound.  Jeffy is dead. My boy, my son.  My beautiful boy. Jeffy. I love you.  Spiritual Bypassing;    John Welwood 1984  "tendency to use spiritual ideas and practices to sidestep or avoid facing unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, and unfinished developmental tasks."   Here is a manager using spiritual bypassing to try to stabilize Brian's system.  Let's listen as it takes over and runs his system.  OK, OK.  God knows what's best here, just accept it, Jeffy is dead, but it's OK, Jeffy is in heaven among the saints.  He's little St. Jeffy.  It's OK.  Everything's OK.  And I've still got Jess, Amy Ben, and Tim with me.  We'll make it.  We are just going to move on from here on out, not looking back, just keeping our eyes on Jesus.   Let's take a look at some of Brian's Exiles in the loss-oriented cluster Missing/yearning   Oh my son.  I want to hug you one more time, just one more time.  Jeffy.  I miss you so much my son, I can hardly go on living without you.   Protest (anger)  O my God, Jeffy's dead, you took him from me, oh my God, why did you do this to me, I'll never see Jeffy again. Why did you do this to me?  How am I supposed to live on when he's dead, my boy is dead, he was only four years old, God, Mr. Omniscient Being, do have any idea of what you've done here?  How is this just?  How is this loving, Mr. Almighty God who supposedly loves us with an infinite love.  What a crock of ----.   Guilt I froze for an instant, just an instant, I couldn't believe what I was seeing, I should have hit the brakes immediately and spun hard right, I could have broken through the guardrail and went down the embankment, that would have been so much better than the head-on, I could have avoided the head-on collision.   If we would have left a few minutes later, if I hadn't been in such a hurry to get out so that we could catch the end of the game, we would not have been there when the pickup crossed over…   Powerlessness/despair/resignation. There was nothing I could do.  There was nothing anyone could have done.  The guy was drunk, it happened so fast, there was no way I could have avoided him.     Shame:  This happened because I'm not the father I should be.  I've never been the father I should be to Jeffy, or the other kids.  I'm too broken, too wounded, so inadequate.  Just like my father,  I turned out just like my old man, in spite of swearing up and down I would never be like him.   the other cluster towards restoration dealing with the new complexities in life for the bereaved that are occasioned by the loss  Readjusting to the new reality -- conforms to Elisabeth Kubler Ross' stage of acceptance and Colin Parkes' phase of reorganization and recovery   Activities Attending to life changes  -- Manager part that is focused on the future.  Let's hear what it has to say.  Jess and I really worked well together on replacing the Odyssey.  Buying cars has always been a painful process for me, but this time we did it together and it went really smoothly.   New roles, new relationships, continuing bonds. It's a beautiful thing. Amy and I are taking run every night together -- she's wants to be distance runner like I was.  And we can talk.  She's 13 and she wants to spend time with me.  And I'm reading to Audra every night, and soon she'll get her casts off.  So good to spend time with the kids.  And Tim and I play chess.  How he laughed when he beat me for the first time, and I wasn't throwing the game, either.  And Jess and I are pulling together in a whole new new way.  Distraction from grief   The Grizzlies are taking on the University of Northern Colorado --  The Griz is going to crush the Bears Saturday at home in Missoula.  They will blow them out, the Bears won't have a chance.  That will be a good game.  Jimmy and Dave can come over, we'll make a night of it.  Jess has offered to make us tacos.  That will be great.   Avoidance of grief -- I'm not ready to go to Jeffy's gravesite yet.  It's not time.  Not yet.  Someday I will go, but not yet.     Compassion Heals: An IFS perspective on Bereavement -- From Derek Scott.   Compassion heals. Bringing compassion to another invites their compassion for their own parts  The more significant the loss, the more profound the disruption to the system The system responses to the loss may be manager led, firefighter driven or characterized by erupting exiles The protective system may be in disarray and unable to function normally; resulting in the client feeling particularly vulnerable The protective system may become entrenched because of the perceived threat from or to the exiles  Present loss experiences may trigger parts connected to former loss events seeking healing  Unburdening parts in the loss cluster will facilitate healing and greater resiliency in terms of subsequent losses Advantages of IFS-informed understandings of grief  Two episodes ago in Episode 81, we looked at the stage and phase models of grief trajectories Elisabeth Kubler Ross' five stages of grief DABDA -- denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.   Colin Parkes' model Shock and numbness, yearning and searching, disorganization and despair, reorganization and recovery How the empirical trajectory of grief didn't support a linear progression through the stages or phases Still valuable in describing experiences at a moment in time The myth of the unified, homogenous, monolithic personality really compromises our ability to understand grief.   Identity Issues -- not as often address Low self-esteem  Who am I now, that I am no longer married?  I am a widower   And in this episode, we looked at the internal dance of our parts -- how parts weave and move, some more prominent in some moments, other parts more prominent in other moments, alternating between address the loss on the one hand and, on the other hand, moving into the future, into a new normal, the process of restoration and renewal.   And why, again?  Why are we doing this?  In order to increase our capacity to love.  That's why.  To be able to understand ourselves and others in grief in more than one dimension, in more than two dimensions, but in five dimensions, as we discussed in the last episode, Episode 82 -- The Many Faces of Grief Inside Us.   Final thought from Derek Scott  --  Grief has its own timetable. There is a lot of wisdom in the system regarding when to allow access to affect-laden parts. There are, of course, frustrated, impatient parts that want it to be "over" so that the system can return to normal functioning. There may also be postponing managers (see "complicated grief”). Respecting protective parts saying, "We're not going there now" and asking them about their concerns, as well as when would be a good time to "go there "and what would need to change to allow access provides us with an understanding of how to best work with the system. Being patient  Accepting all parts as they are, where they are.  That does not mean we endorse all of their impulses or desires.  Check out Episode 66  Acceptance vs. Endorsement: A Critical Difference in Catholic Marriages.   Lots of gratitude for Derek Scott's work on IFS and Grief.  Check out his work at IFSCA.CA.  Dana Arcuri, Sacred Wandering: Growing Your Faith In The Dark:  “For those struggling with grief, there's no timetable. It can last months, years, or longer. There is no rush. Give yourself permission to take however long it may be to fully heal from your loss.”   Catholic aspects of Grief  Two Paths Grief is the price we pay for loving  One Path -- Away from love -- too much pain, too much vulnerability, too much suffering, self-protection.   Leads to bitterness, anger, coldness, distance.   I will never love again There is no way I can see this loss as a good thing, as a gift.  Unmitigated evil, no good in it.   Second Path Deeper intimacy - reinvesting even more deeply in relationships  We may have to really take on God.  Challenge Him wrestle with him.   Challenge our God image issues Break out of our comfort zones Realizing that being hurt by loss is not the same as being harmed by loss.  We will feel pain.   Positive aspects of grief -- we don't want to be pollyannish about grief, but we don't want to be overly pessimistic either.   Melissa Cultraro:  The Upside Of Loss: How My Mum's Death Made Me A Better Person Quote:  But here's the thing: Losing my mum as a teen helped me discover a drive and joy in myself that I never thought I had. Grieving isn't solely about pain and suffering, I've learned. Sometimes there's an upside to loss.   Quotes:   Shauna L Hoey “Heartache purged layers of baggage I didn't know I carried. Gifts hide under the layers of grief.”  Elisabeth Kubler-Ross:  The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.   Bereavement is a universal and integral part of our experience of love. It follows marriage as normally as marriage follows courtship or as autumn follows summer. – C.S. Lewis Field of Post-Traumatic Growth -- looking at the upside, the benefits of adverse life events, of traumas  Richard Tedeschi, Lawrence Calhoun  1996 article in the Journal of Traumatic Stress Introduced the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory  Summarized research in the field from the 1980s and 1990s that documented at least some positive impact resulting from negative events -- rape, incest, bereavement,  cancer, HIV infection, heart attacks, natural disasters, combat, and the Holocaust.   Five Factors Relating to others Improved personal relationships and increased pleasure derived from being around people we love.  New Possibilities Embracing new opportunities – both at the personal and the professional fronts.  Personal Strength Increased emotional strength and resilience.   Spiritual Change Greater spiritual connection. A better understanding of spiritual matters  Stronger religious faith.   Appreciate of Life A heightened sense of gratitude toward life altogether.     Romans 8:28 -- lynchpin.   Separates those who adapt well from those who don't Meaningless universe vs. meaning, purpose, growth, mission. But not spiritual bypassing What is our source or security?  In attachment language, what is our secure base Grief and loss may show us what we have overvalued in our lives -- career, health, even some of our relationships, at the expense of the most important things.  Love.  .  All that is human is finite.  The reality of death.   God sometimes takes away our false bases of security, reveals to us their limitations CS Lewis:  Pain is God's megaphone.  Not because God is a sadist, enjoys watching people suffer.   Experiential Exercise on Grief  Creating Space Exercise  Invitation Use these exercises as they are helpful to you.   Starting with the basics here.   New for some Helpful review for others All of this is invitations, suggestions -- no commands, no orders to do anything  Some of these invitations or suggestions are likely to be helpful.  Some might not be.   Take what is useful and helpful to you, and you can leave the rest behind.   It's up to you, you get to decide.   You're free to stop at any time.   Quiet, safe place all unnecessary electronics silenced if that's ok with you. -- phones, screens, TV, all that off for now, except what you're using to listen to this.  Doors closed   Comfortable position Seated comfortably or lying down  Can shift around, can move, whatever seems to suit you.   We begin to just notice what's going on inside  May be new for you -- to really notice what's happening in the body Body is good -- God created us, body and soul, we are embodied beings, body and soul composites  Genesis 1:31 -- just after making Adam's body out of the clay of the earth, and fashioning Eve's body from Adam's rib, breathing live into them, animating their bodies with their immortal souls, And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.  Can help to close eyes if that seems ok.   Noticing what's going on in your body  What is drawing your attention? Warmer vs. colder  Tingling sensation  Feeling of clothing touching your skin  Your breath -- inhaling and exhaling  Contact with the furniture  Watch on your wrist, glasses   Or maybe the sensations are deeper Something with your stomach  Tension your shoulders or back  Might be aches or pains somewhere   You might experience distractions -- that's ok, very common. See if you can just gently allow your attention to go back to your body sensations -- not wanting for foce anything here.   Whatever you're sensing in your body, wherever you're sensing it, we're just noticing it.   Accepting that the body sensation is there.  Giving it space within you to exist.  Because it's going on right now.   We are just being present with that sensation And maybe you can be curious about it.  Get interested in it.  So often we assume so much about our body sensations, we don't really notice them, see them, experience them as they are.   Really getting to know what is happening within our bodies.   Sensations may change.   Can follow the changes -- there might be a relaxation of intensity as you're noticing and interested in the body sensation -- maybe there's not a need for so much intensity if you are now paying attention.   Noticing a different part of your body.   Continuing to be with your body.   Deepening the connection with your body.  Might find out fascinating things, just by attending and noticing Thanksgiving for your body.   Gratitude for a time and space to connect more deeply with your body.   Psalm 139:14:  I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works   And now, keeping the good things we've discovered, I gradually invite you back to regular awareness of your environment outside of you as well, back to regular consciousness.   Grief Exercise  Noticing how accepting you are right now about grief -- open, curious -- maybe even a position of thankfulness for grief? Or something in the way?  Maybe a part of you that is worried about grief, or has concerns about connecting.  Contracting for not overwhelming   And if this is what your experiencing Take time to work with those protectors.   Grief might be the major thing inside you right now -- the major trailhead -- for some it is, for others not.   Never want to force an agenda in this kind of work.   As I say the word "Grief" what happens in your body.  Is there a part of your body that seems connected with grief?  That has some association with grief -- notice that>  Be with that.  Witness what that part of your body might want to share with you about the grief that it holds or that it experienced, or that it knows something about.   With calmness, compassion, connection with our parts.  Your core self leading you.  How recollected are you -- anything taking you out of your window of tolerance?   Noticing Go as far as seems right and good right now.  Permission of protectors   Witnessing Body sensations  Emotions  Images  Memories  Beliefs  Thought  Intentions  Desires  Attitudes  Impulses   Gratitude to parts for what they've shared, what they have allowed you to experience and to learn, for allowing themselves to be better know, even if it's just a little bit.   Can work on this later -- in your check-ins with parts -- morning and evening.  Following up on trailheads  Might be good to make a few notes.   Next Episode, Episode 84, we are going to get into who this podcast is really for and what this podcast is all about.  I've been reflecting on the mission of this podcast, the purpose of this podcast, and you.  Yes, you.  I've been thinking about all our listeners, and doing some deep discernment, not only about this podcast but also about the communities that have grown up around it -- the Resilient Catholics Community and the Interior Therapist Community.  I do want to let you know now that my discernment has led me to, starting in September, reduce podcast frequency to once per month, the first Monday of the month.  Tune in next week to find out all the whys and wherefores for that.   Action Items Catholic Mental Health professionals -- work with  me in the Interior Therapist Community at Souls and Hearts -- find out how you can join one of my therapist groups, which are starting in September, we are finalizing groups this week, so if you've been on the fence, get in touch,  The ITC is all about working on your human formation, informed by Internal Family Systems and solidly based in our Catholic Faith.  Find all the details at soulsandhearts.com/itc.  Email me with questions at crisis@soulsandhearts.com or call me on my cell at 317.567.9594 to find out how we can work together!   Resilient Catholic Community at Souls and Hearts, grew up around my podcast Integration for Catholics If you are committed to this podcast, and especially if you resonated with the experiential exercise in today's episode, I want you to learn about the Resilient Catholics community.  Come with me, come with us -- be a pioneer together with us on this pilgrimage.  Come with us, join us on this adventure on this hard road to life.  soulsandhearts.com/rcc-- read about it, check it out,   lots more experiential exercises, office hours, a companion for daily connection, weekly small group work in your company, your own personalized human formation plan, tailored to your individual needs and based on your responses to our initial measures kit.   registration is open each year in June and December soulsandhearts.com/rcc.  Registration will open again on December 1, but you can join our waiting list now at soulsandhearts.com/rcc.   51 have already on the waiting list.  And I will be writing those on the waiting list from time to time, checking in with updates and special gifts, and being on the waiting list does not obligate you to join in December.   I want to hear from you Conversation hours T, R 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM  eastern time 317.567.9594  Pray for me and for the other listeners   Patroness and Patron

Martin Silverman is a father, grandfather, husband, and long-time educator in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. He is committed to providing the best educational experience for the students and families at Salinas Elementary school where he is principal. Martin has worked in urban, suburban, and rural districts as a teacher and administrator. His interests are in creating and nurturing school culture, providing enriching experiences for students and families, and developing future teachers and administrators. As a former bilingual teacher and administrator, Martin is committed to providing ELL students with quality programs to develop their unique skills. He hosts a podcast called The Second Question, which highlights educators and provides them a forum to discuss ideas, and to honor the teachers that have influenced their lives. He also co-hosts the podcast The Texan Connection alongside Dr. Daryl Porter and Dr. Jeff Springer. You can reach out to Martin on Twitter @MrSilverman116! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigedidea/message

In this episode, Coach Sarah welcomes her first guest, Dr. Jeff Springer. Coach Sarah and Dr. Springer met as classmates when they were both pursuing their doctorate degrees. Jeff is a former collegiate athlete who in his 34 years of being an educator had many opportunities to transition. Dr. Springer speaks about his time as an athlete as well and what drove him to continue to make an impact in the world by obtaining his doctorate degree in addition to starting up and developing non-profits. Dr. Springer is passionate about the concept of bringing "play" into everyday life and gives listeners some excellent tenants to hold onto as they begin to transition into life after sports. Twitter: @cultivatingplay jeff@cultivatingplay.org www.cultivatingplay.org #rebrandedathlete #division1 #d1 #studentathletes #athletesinbusiness #morethananathlete #athletedriven #womeninsports #athletedevelopment #formerathletes #athlete #athletes #athletemindset #athleteforlife #leadership #collegesports #collegeathlete #athletepreneur #beyondthegame #collegeathletics #mindset #play --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebrandedathlete/support

Jeff Springer | EdD Committed to Eminence An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, that provides educational executive coaching, Jeff also serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, is a University Student Teacher Supervisor, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be. Jeff who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 39 years and has two children, and three grandchildren.

I wanted to take this week to share some celebrations and reflections on the first 17 episodes of The Second Question! Look for the podcasts I mention on your favorite podcast platforms: * Livin That Online School Life by Ray, Owen, and Leo Porten * This Ranger Life by the students at Salinas Elementary * The Texan Connection by Daryl Porter, Jeff Springer, and me! @ConnectionTexan on Twitter

Tune in to the Texan Connection Podcast hosted by Dr. Jeff Springer, Martin Silverman, and Dr. Daryl Porter!

Dr. Jeff Springer, an educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, Jeff currently serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff resides in Montgomery, Texas and has been married for 38 years. He has two children and two grandchildren. Connect with Dr. Jeff! Twitter: @cultivatingplay Web: cultivatingplay.org Bonus Content Hamish Brewer | Relentless: Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm Teach Better Blog | The Time is NOW to Lead with Love

Dr. Jeff Springer, an educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, Jeff currently serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff resides in Montgomery, Texas and has been married for 38 years. He has two children and two grandchildren. Connect with Dr. Jeff! Twitter: @cultivatingplay Web: cultivatingplay.org Bonus Content Hamish Brewer | Relentless: Changing Lives by Disrupting the Educational Norm Teach Better Blog | The Time is NOW to Lead with Love

As an educator for 34 years, in 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, Jeff currently serves part-time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad, and grandfather. He is always seeking ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be. Jeff who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 39 years and has two children, and three grandchildren. P-Who are your people? L-How do you love your people? A-We must acknowledge failure and successes. Y- What do you year for? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigedidea/message

Join me for a great conversation with Dr. Jeff Springer (see bio below). Show note: Jeff and I had about a 45 minute pre-interview conversation for this 23 min or so interview...he is a great guy for a chat! Hear about the acronym PLAY...how Jeff is the King of the Hashtag...and the importance of mentorship. Also, listen to Jeff's answer to the Second Question. Jeff gives a lovely tribute to his favorite teacher of all time! Jeff can be reached at his website: www.cultivatingplay.org or by email at: jeff@cultivatingplay.org An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, that provides educational executive coaching, Jeff also serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, is a University Student Teacher Supervisor, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be. Jeff who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 39 years and has two children, and three grandchildren.

Philippians 1:27 - 2:4 | Formed Part 3 | February 21, 2021 Jeff Springer continues in our Philippians series, examining a life (and a community of faith) in imitation of Christ, living lives that reflect the gospel.

George covers a lot of ground with Chris Metzler, Quinn Costello, and Jeff Springer; co-directors of Rodents of Unusual Size. Documentary about the nutria overtaking and destroying Louisiana's swamp land. I also ask Chris and Jeff about their earlier collaborations, Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone and Plagues & Pleasures On the Salton Sea, and their work as Tilapia Film.We learn about nutria itch and the right lighting for country music videos, among other things. Hard headed Louisiana fisherman Thomas Gonzales doesn't know what will hit him next. After decades of hurricanes and oil spills he faces a new threat - hordes of monstrous 20 pound swamp rats. Known as “nutria”, these invasive South American rodents breed faster than the roving squads of hunters can control them. And with their orange teeth and voracious appetite they are eating up the coastal wetlands that protects Thomas and his town of Delacroix Island from hurricanes. But the people who have lived here for generations are not the type of folks who will give up without a fight. Thomas and a pack of lively bounty hunters are hellbent on saving Louisiana before it dissolves beneath their feet. It is man vs. rodent. May the best mammal win.Rodents of Unusual Size on Kanopy, AppleTV, Amazon Prime.Everyday Sunshine: The Story of FishbonePlagues & Pleasures On The Salton SeaFollow Rodents Of Unusual Size on:Twitter: @rousdocumentaryInstagram: @rousdocumentaryFollow us on:Twitter: @supdocpodcastInstagram: @supdocpodcastFacebook: @supdocpodcastsign up for our mailing listAnd you can show your support to Sup Doc by donating on Patreon.

This past semester, Dr. Jeff Springer has helped me facilitate the weekly book study portion of our Principal Matters Mastermind. In this week’s podcast episode, we share Part 2 of a conversation about the benefits of Masterminds for education leaders. Dr. Springer’s dissertation was on the power of play at the secondary level. As we […] The post PMP226: Year in Review and Power of Masterminds with Jeff Springer, Part 2 first appeared on Principal Matters.

Check Playlist This was a special Christmas Eve edition of The Five Count. During the show we argued about the proper way to make peanut butter blossom cookies, paid tribute to Tommy “Tiny” Lister, played songs from the new Silent Night, Deadly Night soundtrack, unearthed two interviews we conducted with Mrs. Elva Miller in the 1960s, and spoke with Mrs. Miller's nephew, Jeff Springer, about Mrs. Miller's new album A Christmas Gift from Mrs. Miller …and Other Stocking Stuffers. Get your copy now! https://youtu.be/pypdrEOVVGQ

This past semester, I had the honor of leading a Mastermind with principals from across the U.S. Like eating a meal with family members each week, a Mastermind is a way for consistent growth with people you trust and admire. Dr. Jeff Springer has helped facilitate the Principal Matters Mastermind by leading our weekly book […] The post PMP224: The Power of a Mastermind with Jeff Springer first appeared on Principal Matters.

Join Jeff & Adam as we chat with our good friend Dr. Jeff Springer! Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013, Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year. Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, Jeff currently serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. More from Jeff: Learn why he prefers to consider himself "RE-PURPOSED" as opposed to "Retired" P.L.A.Y. acronym PEOPLE - who cares about your journey LOVE - How do your peeps know you care? ACKNOWLEDGE - shortcomings and what needs to change YEARN - What gets you out of bed? Leadership struggle We need to reinvent a new theme and build on the former. Let's work on that. The weather we carry with us vs. the weather outside GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION Suit Up Ministries Website Twitter: Jeff Springer Cultivating Play Website HOST CONTACT INFORMATION INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt FACEBOOK Principal Leadership Lab Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt

This week I was interviewed again by Dr. Jeff A. Springer, Ed.D., Educational Leadership Coach – Spring Strategies, LLC, and 2013 TASSP Texas State Principal of the Year, as we explored the final chapters from my new book, Pause. Breathe. Flourish.: Living Your Best Life as an Educator. Listen to the podcast episode for more […] The post PMP214: Pause. Breathe. Flourish. Part 2, Review with Dr. Jeff Springer first appeared on Principal Matters.

This week I talk with Jeff A. Springer, Ed.D., Educational Leadership Coach from Spring Strategies, LLC, and 2013 TASSP Texas State Principal of the Year. In this episode, Dr. Springer turns the table and interviews me about my new book, Pause. Breathe. Flourish. Living Your Best Life as an Educator. In his endorsement of the […] The post PMP213: Pause. Breathe. Flourish. A Review with Dr. Jeff Springer first appeared on Principal Matters.

An educator for 34 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (Getting Others to Achieve Higher Levels). The G.O.A.L. TEAM, was created for helping high school students and young adults to maximize their personal leadership potential.  Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven-year veteran of the classroom, is also formerly the Principal at Magnolia High School (2002-2016). In 2013 Jeff was selected as the State of Texas TASSP State Principal of the year.  Besides founding Spring Strategies LLC, Jeff currently serves part time as the Minister of Men at Wildwood UMC, and is also the founder of Suit Up Ministries, a nonprofit men's ministry. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. In the spring of 2020, Jeff completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership from Concordia University. Jeff is passionate about people and “play.” Developing others and helping them see their value and completeness is what drives Jeff in all his relationships. Jeff loves being a husband, dad and a grandfather. He is always seeking for ways to acknowledge men that strive to be the daily active devoted dads they are called to be.   Jeff who resides in Montgomery, Texas, has been married for 38 years and has two children, and two grandchildren. On This Episode: Jeff explains how his interest in social work got him into education. Learn how Jeff acted differently as a principle than the expected norm. Kevin and Jeff discuss how you can make everyone feel like a contributor. Find out the key character trait that can take an educator to the next level Key Takeaways: The most important thing we do each day is establish relationships with others. Teachers are leaders. Make yourself recognizable as a contributor on campus. Tweetable Quotes: "Staff needs to hear from the administrator that you're two feet in." “The six most important words are ‘I love you, I need you.'” “Everyone needs to feel like they're a part of something bigger than themselves.” Dr. Jeff Springer http://cultivatingplay.org (cultivatingplay.org) http://twitter.com/cultivatingplay (twitter.com/cultivatingplay) Jeff@cultivatingplay.org Want a FREE download of 25 GTKY questions? Visit http://rclfirst.com/ (rclfirst.com) and sign up for our newsletter!

Jeff Springer and Jim Steele share their insights… Email Doug at doug@fletchersafety.com A Parkville Media Production. A podcast management and podcast production company based in Omaha, NE.  

John 15:9-17 | Walk This Way 5 of 8 | August 9, 2020

One of the biggest challenges for the a new school year is deciding how to mitigate concerns for safety while ensuring ways to still actively engage, support, and reach students. In this week’s podcast episode, Dr. Jeff Springer shares takeaways from his research on the power of P.L.A.Y. in schools and offers suggestions for school […]

Dr. Jeff Springer currently serves as the Men’s Minister at Wildwood UMC in Magnolia, TX. His company Spring Strategies helps small businesses and educational leaders create systems in their organizations to help them lead with confidence.

Dr. Jeff Springer is a mens minister at Wildwood UMC in Magnolia, TX and founded two organizations: Suit Up Ministries and Spring Strategies. For 34 years, Jeff devoted his life to education as a coach, teacher, and principal. He has made it his aim in ministry to equip and encourage Dads in the vital role they play in the life of their kids.

Luke 10:38-42 | Read. Do. Repeat. 3 of 5 | May 31, 2020 When two sisters host Jesus and His disciples in their home for a meal, differences between them become evident. Jesus' response reveals both His love for the sisters as well as what He weighs as important in our lives.

Luke 2:1-28 | Unto You! 2 of 3 | December 15, 2019 In a time of busyness and working hard to make everything perfect, Jeff Springer unpacks the Christmas narrative and encourages us to open our lives to holy interruptions.

Doug and Jeff Springer, Process Marketing Group, talk “fall protection." Email Doug at doug@fletchersafety.com Email Jeff at Jeffs@pmgmidwest.com A Parkville Media Production. A podcast management and podcast production company based in Omaha, NE.

Session #1 - Guest: Jeff Springer, Process Marketing Group A Parkville Media Production. A podcast management and audio production company based in Omaha, NE.

Acts 17:16-34 | Walking The Path 5 of 10 | July 21, 2019 Paul's journey ended up placing him in Athens, where he engaged seekers and skeptics alike at the Areopagus (Mars Hill). Jeff Springer helps connect the dots from ancient Greece to our city today, and encourages the church to follow Paul's example.

We discuss with Jeff Springer how dads are the source of men’s confidence. To this day, Jeff remembers the sick feeling in his stomach whenever his dad dropped him off home. He had to turn all the lights on and blast the radio because he didn’t want to think about the reality that he won’t see […] The post Dads are the source of men’s confidence (Ep #54) appeared first on Love Proficiency Coaching.

Jeff Springer and Lisa Filer talk about their engagement, darts, traveling, hiking, comedians and what Lisa keeps in a box under her bed.

Jeff was born in an abandoned town in the California desert, raised in Hawaii, and educated at USC Film School. After working at a dilapidated film studio in Russia, he began to edit for the likes of NBC, Paramount, Warner Bros, Capitol Records, and Lucasfilm's Skywalker Ranch. Craving the unexpected, Jeff directed the offbeat feature documentary Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea, which was narrated by John Waters. The film screened at 200 film festivals worldwide, winning 37 awards for Best Documentary. After living in London and Berlin, Jeff has gone on to shoot several feature documentaries, including Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone, which was narrated by actor Laurence Fishburne. Jeff lived in Afghanistan to edit the documentary In-Justice, about women imprisoned for supposed moral crimes. He also directed and photographed several short docs and an Emmy-nominated special for the show Artbound for KCET in Los Angeles. Jeff most recently directed and photographed the acclaimed documentary, Rodents of Unusual Size, about giant invasive swamp rats called nutria, who are threatening coastal Louisiana.

Hard headed Louisiana fisherman Thomas Gonzales doesn't know what will hit him next. After decades of hurricanes and oil spills he faces a new threat - hordes of monstrous 20 pound swamp rats. Known as "nutria", these invasive South American rodents breed faster than the roving squads of hunters can control them. And with their orange teeth and voracious appetite they are eating up the coastal wetlands that protects Thomas and his town of Delacroix Island from hurricanes. But the people who have lived here for generations are not the type of folks who will give up without a fight. Thomas and a pack of lively bounty hunters are hellbent on saving Louisiana before it dissolves beneath their feet. It is man vs. rodent. May the best mammal win. Rodents of Unusual Size is a documentary by Quinn Costello, Chris Metzler and Jeff Springer (Everyday Sunshine,The Story of Fishbone). Co-director Jeff Springer join us to talk about the other ‘beast of the Southern wild.” For news and updates go to: rodentsofunusualsize.tv

JEFF SPRINGER, an educator for 31 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (GETTING OTHERS TO ACHIEVE HIGHER LEVELS). The G.O.A.L. TEAM is a program directed at helping high school students and adults maximize their personal leadership potential. In 2008, Jeff began a new ministry called “Suit Up Ministries” and is available to speak in person to various organizations. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven year veteran of the classroom, is presently the Principal at The Magnolia High School, a North Houston area High School. Jeff also serves as the Men’s Minister and Discipleship Coach at a church in Northeast Houston, as well. Springer, who resides in Magnolia, Texas, has been married for 32 years and has two children.

Matthew 28:16-20 | August 5, 2018 Jeff Springer shares his story of coming to trust in Jesus, and how Jesus' desire is not simply for us to apprentice to Him, but to invest in disciples who will also invest in future disciples.

JEFF SPRINGER, an educator for 31 years, is the founder of the G.O.A.L. TEAM (GETTING OTHERS TO ACHIEVE HIGHER LEVELS). The G.O.A.L. TEAM is a program directed at helping high school students and adults maximize their personal leadership potential. In 2008, Jeff began a new ministry called “Suit Up Ministries” and is available to speak in person to various organizations. Jeff attended Abilene Christian University where he played on the 1977 National Championship Football team, received his Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and obtained his Masters of Sports Administration from the United States Sports Academy. Jeff, a former Texas High School Head Football Coach and eleven year veteran of the classroom, is presently the Principal at The Magnolia High School, a North Houston area High School. Jeff also serves as the Men’s Minister and Discipleship Coach at a church in Northeast Houston, as well. Springer, who resides in Magnolia, Texas, has been married for 32 years and has two children.

A bit about my name, the new year and Momentum, an interview with award-winning documentary filmmaker Jeff Springer about staying motivated on long-term projects, and 2 tips to make the holidays season easier and more fun! Becoming a patron at patreon.com/alegreramos and get my New Year Checklist--to help you gain momentum--at SmartURL.it/NewYearChecklist SUBSCRIBE to my podcast and submit questions to hello@alegreramosDOTcom. New podcast every Tuesday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alegre/support

Chris Metzler graduated from USC with a degree in business and cinema. His film directing and producing work has resulted in frequent partnerships with Jeff Springer, where together they've made their way in the Nashville country and Christian music video industries, before finally forsaking their souls to commercial LA rock n’ roll. These misadventures eventually culminated in their winning a Billboard Magazine Music Video Award. Chris finished traveling the theatrical circuit promoting his John Waters’ narrated documentary, Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea, which premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and won both the HBO Producer’s Award and the Robert Altman Award. He is a recipient of the Bay Area Video Coalition’s AEA Award and has previously received funding support from the Pacific Pioneer Fund and the Fleishhacker Fund.