Podcasts about John Hopper

Many of us have had honest questions about the Christian faith, and some of them may prevent us from moving closer to God. How we answer those questions makes all the difference!  John Hopper has wrestled with many common concerns about life, God, and the Bible. He says “If Christianity involves anything worth believing, it ought to make sense first.” John addresses crucial questions so we can confidently take our next steps with Jesus! Today's resource: Questioning God? Answers to Questions Worth Asking Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture

[Original airdate: 4/11/24] Mary talks with John Hopper about making evangelism a way of life. John has discussed questions about God and life with Muslim clerics in Uzbekistan, Buddhist monks in Canada, slum-dwellers in Guatemala and tennis professionals at Wimbledon. Now, he serves as Houston Area Director for Search Ministries, a nationwide organization focused on creating opportunities for stimulating, sensitive and respectful conversations for those wrestling with life's big questions. Prior to joining Search, John served for 16 years as a pastor at BridgePoint Bible Church in Houston.  So many Christians want to share Jesus with others but don't know where to start. In Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel, John provides readers with clear principles and ideas on building friendships with unbelievers, starting natural and meaningful conversations that lead to Jesus, and sharing the gospel clearly. In addition, readers are coached on how to tackle their own fears as well as address the barriers that keep unbelievers from faith. He doesn't just encourage you to jump in the water, he teaches you how to swim!  

Mary talks with John Hopper about making evangelism a way of life. John has discussed questions about God and life with Muslim clerics in Uzbekistan, Buddhist monks in Canada, slum-dwellers in Guatemala and tennis professionals at Wimbledon. Now, he serves as Houston Area Director for Search Ministries, a nationwide organization focused on creating opportunities for stimulating, sensitive and respectful conversations for those wrestling with life's big questions. Prior to joining Search, John served for 16 years as a pastor at BridgePoint Bible Church in Houston.  So many Christians want to share Jesus with others but don't know where to start. In Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel, John provides readers with clear principles and ideas on building friendships with unbelievers, starting natural and meaningful conversations that lead to Jesus, and sharing the gospel clearly. In addition, readers are coached on how to tackle their own fears as well as address the barriers that keep unbelievers from faith. He doesn't just encourage you to jump in the water, he teaches you how to swim!   Shameless plug for swag for our listeners/donors! https://www.redpillprints.com/stand-up-for-the-truth - Thanks for YOUR Support!

Evangelization is a topic that can make even the most faithful Christian pause. Many of us want to tell others about Jesus but don't know how to do so in a friendly and inviting way. Author John Hopper joins the program to talk about his latest book "Giving Jesus Away" and share how to build caring friendships with non-believers, clearly share the good news of Jesus, and enjoy a front row seat to what God is doing in the lives of others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

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In a time of intense skepticism of religion, conflicts between faiths, and polarization of different worldviews, how can we effectively and respectfully share the good news of Jesus with others? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by John Hopper. John serves as the Executive Director of REACH, an evangelism training program of Search Ministries. Prior to joining Search, John served for 16 years as the pastor of BridgePoint Bible Church in Houston. His latest book is entitled Giving Jesus Away. Together, John and Jason explore some of the misconceptions we need to dismiss and some of the principles we need to embrace if we are to effectively share the love and hope of Jesus with others. John also provides some incredibly practical ways that you can help the people in your local church embrace a lifestyle of sharing Jesus.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:John Hopper on the importance of approaching conversations with an open mind and a genuine interest in understanding others: "We need to go into our conversations with a desire to understand people."John Hopper on aligning one's own compassion and love for others with God's loving perspective towards people: "Make sure that our heart is in the same place as God's heart is for people."John Hopper on the significance and challenge of asking people to change their entire worldview: "What we're really asking people to do is to change their whole worldview…. that's a big thing. So, we should expect that that would take time.'"----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

There is joy as you share Jesus with those around you. Join me and John Hopper, pastor, leader in the body of Christ, and author of Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel. We discuss the importance of sharing the gospel and finding joy. John shares his journey of meeting Jesus at a young age and its impact on his life. He emphasizes the need for Christians to share Jesus with others and the joy of giving Him away. They also discuss the process of evangelism and the importance of building relationships with others. John encourages listeners to find common ground with people and care about what they care about. He shares practical tips for developing friendships and being a voice that can be heard. "Jesus is the key to knowledge, the wellspring of wisdom, and the pathway of peace," said Hopper. Listen to hear testimonies from John's life, a powerful prayer.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: John Hopper, Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the GospelRESOURCE: Are you looking for a way to enhance your prayer time? At the Feet of Jesus: Worship & Prayer Journal: Take your faith to the next level as you record your time with Jesus. 52 Week/Day Creative JournalABOUT: Christina Perera MinistriesSOCIAL CONNECT: Facebook, Instagram & YouTube @christinapereraministriesSUPPORT: We can only bring you this faith-building podcast with your financial gifts.Christina Perera, Revealing Jesus podcast, podcast, John Hopper, author, pastor, leader, Giving Jesus away, evangelism, revival, joy, sharing the gospel, meeting Jesus, relationship with Jesus, common ground, friendship, kindness, sowing and reaping, long term evangelism, plowing, planting seeds, harvest, encouragement, relational evangelism, Jesus as king, purpose, mission, seeking meaning and purpose, prayer, make disciples

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 For today's show, Kerby Anderson hosts. In the first hour, Myles Reed joins him in the studio. They'll talk about Myles' new book, Making Families Great Again. In the second hour Kerby welcomes John Hopper. John also has a new book to share, Giving Jesus Away. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and […]

John Hopper has discussed questions about God and life with Muslim clerics in Uzbekistan, Buddhist monks in Canada, slum-dwellers in Guatemala and tennis professionals at Wimbledon. Now, he serves as Houston Area Director for Search Ministries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hopper, Executive Director of Reach, an arm of Search Ministries that is involving in encouraging and equipping Christians to share their faith, shared about the purpose of the Reach organization and provided insight into Christians sharing their faith, as he relates in the book, Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel. The Reach website is reachothers.org. 

John Hopper, Executive Director of Reach, an arm of Search Ministries that is involving in encouraging and equipping Christians to share their faith, shared about the purpose of the Reach organization and provided insight into Christians sharing their faith, as he relates in the book, Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel. The Reach website is reachothers.org. 

Search has a new book out! Are you looking to be equipped in better ways to share the Gospel? Join us as Dr. Hopper speaks on the release of his book, Giving Jesus Away! Support the show

Guest teacher John Hopper - who is also a longtime member of The Story - answers the question "why bother telling people about Jesus?" by sharing six reasons talking about Jesus can change people's lives.

John Hopper joins Blaine in this special Easter episode to discuss why we should celebrate Easter.Support the show

In this last episode of the mini-series 'Evidence From Israel,' we get to hear a recording of a conversation between John Hopper and Shai. Shai is one of the best tour guides in Israel and shares archaeological findings that support the historicity of the Bible. Support the show

Don Barkley and John Hopper continue their conversation with Blaine this week as they journey through historical and Biblical sites in Israel. Support the show

John Hopper and Don Barkley join Blaine today for part 1 of a 3-part mini-series called 'Evidence From Israel'.  They'll cover the evidence from the land of Israel that shows the reliability of the Bible.Support the show

On today's episode, Blaine is joined by Dr. John Hopper (author of Questioning God?) to discuss the problem of evil and suffering in the world. The presence of evil in the world is a top reason many people reject belief in the Christian God. On part three of this miniseries, Blaine and John discuss key questions that didn't fit neatly into the first two episodes.Support the show

On today's episode, Blaine is joined by Dr. John Hopper (author of Questioning God?) to discuss the problem of evil and suffering in the world. The presence of evil in the world is a top reason many people reject belief in the Christian God. On part two of this miniseries, Blaine and John talk about the reasons that God might have for allowing evil and suffering. Support the show

On today's episode, Blaine is joined by Dr. John Hopper (author of Questioning God?) to discuss the problem of evil and suffering in the world. The presence of evil in the world is a top reason many people reject belief in the Christian God. On part one of this miniseries, Blaine and John lay a foundation for having a meaningful dialogue about this topic. Over the next three weeks, they aim to provide reasons for belief in the God of the bible in light of this difficult objection. Support the show

John Hopper serves as an Area Director for Search Ministries in Houston, Texas, where he facilitates gatherings and conversations aimed at helping others think more deeply about God and life. He shares from his new book "Questioning God? Answers to Questions Worth Asking" and answers lister questions about God and faith.

Monday, June 13, 2022 For today's show, Kerby Anderson hosts. In the first hour,Kerby welcomes John Hopper. John has a new book to share, Questioning God: Answers to Questions Worth Asking.  His second guest is Scott Drew. He, too, has a new book, The Road to Joy: Leading with Faith, Playing with Purpose, Leaving a […]

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Georgene Rice speaks with John Hopper about his book "Questioning God: Answers to Questions Worth Asking." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian Outlook – April 2, 2022 Dr. Albert Mohler comments on Florida's “Parental Rights in Education” bill, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. Kevin McCullough turns to retired General Jack Keane to talk about the continuing war in Ukraine. Georgene Rice and David Kubal, president of Intercessors for America, talk about God is working through several Christian ministries in war-torn Ukraine. Eric Metaxas talks with Tim Tebow about his new book, “Mission Possible.” Georgene Rice talks with John Hopper about why he wrote, “Questioning God: Answers to Questions Worth Asking.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hopper from Search Houston joins Blaine to discuss the heart of God, Hell, and what to do about it. Listen in for a discussion about one of life's big questions. Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

Many of us have had honest questions about the Christian faith, and some of them may prevent us from moving closer to God. How we answer those questions makes all the difference!  John Hopper has wrestled with many common concerns about life and God and the Bible. He says “If Christianity involves anything worth believing, it ought to make sense first.” John addresses these crucial questions today so we can confidently take our next steps with Jesus!

*This encore presentation first aired on January 24, 2022 Questioning God? John Hopper joins Bill and invites those skeptical of Christianity to consider honest answers to many commonly asked questions, through his book Questioning God.

Segment 1 - we discuss John Hopper's new book, Questioning God; Segment 2 - we address Joe Biden's full endorsement of moral relativism and transgender ideology, radical globalism in Canadian government including new hate crimes legislation, and emails from listeners, readers. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.

John Hopper provides answers to questions worth asking, especially when it comes to big-picture ideas, with his new book, "Questioning God." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Houston Area Director for Search Ministries, John Hopper, discussed material relative to his book entitled, Questioning God? Answers to Questions Worth Asking.  You can learn more about the book at questioninggod.com. The Search Ministries national site is searchnational.org.

Is science in conflict with faith in Christ? Why is Christianity exclusive? Is the Bible the authoritative word of God? What about hypocrites? John Hopper brings answers to these common questions and offers other helpful insights.

Do you doubt parts of your faith, or question why God allows certain things to happen? What is the best way to answer a friend's genuine questions? John Hopper with SEARCH Ministries explains how he effectively reaches people with questions, ultimately strengthening their faith.

“How can anyone believe in God in this scientific age?” "Haven't Christians caused more harm than good?" “I'm a good person. Isn't that good enough?”  Are you questioning God? Wednesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, author John Hopper says, "You have questions. Good questions. They deserved well-reasoned answers. In this book I aim simply to put the facts on the table and let you decide for yourself whether there is any credence to the idea of God, the Bible, or Christianity.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questioning God? John Hopper joins Bill and  invites those skeptical of Christianity to consider honest answers to many commonly asked questions, through his book Questioning God.

Will God judge people who never heard about Jesus? How can we know the Bible is true? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with author John Hopper to discuss these and other BIG questions and to explore why believers don't need to fear them – even if they DON'T have all the answers. The post John Hopper | Questioning God? | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

(00:00-7:23): Brian was joined by guest co-host Steve Coble. Steve is the Pastor of Teaching, Discipleship, and Spiritual Formation at Renewal Church of Chicago. Learn more about Steve at renewalchicago.com How can you help your pastor develop leaders and volunteers? Brian and Steve talked about this and commented on Michael Foust's Christian Headlines article, “U.S. Pastors' Greatest Need Is 'Developing Leaders and Volunteers': Lifeway Poll.” (7:23-25:23): John Hopper, Houston Area Director for Search Ministries, joined Brian and Steve to talk about his new book, "Questioning God?: Answers to Questions Worth Asking." Learn more about John and his book at questioninggod.com and learn more about Search Ministries at searchnational.org (25:23-35:57): Dr. Michael MacKenzie, Clinical Director of Marble Retreat, joined Brian and Steve to talk about his new book, "Don't Blow Up Your Ministry: Defuse the Underlying Issues That Take Pastors Down." Check out Michael's book at ivpress.com and learn more about Marble Retreat at marbleretreat.org (35:57-44:59): Brian and Steve unpacked Shane Morris' Gospel Coalition article, “In Defense of WWJD.” (44:59-54:03): Brian and Steve reflected on an encouraging sermon clip from Billy Graham.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support this show by leaving a Rating and Review! Today, John Hopper joins us to talk about faith and reason in the Christian life. We're taking a short break from looking specifically at sexual ethics to examine the place of apologetics in the Christian life. What does it mean to question God? What does it mean to be a witness? Join us as we look at these questions and more! John Hopper has discussed questions about God and life with Muslim clerics in Uzbekistan, Buddhist monks in Canada, slum-dwellers in Guatemala and tennis professionals at Wimbledon. Now, he serves as Houston Area Director for Search Ministries, a nationwide organization focused on creating opportunities for stimulating, sensitive and respectful conversations for those wrestling with life's big questions. Prior to joining Search, John served for 16 years as a pastor at BridgePoint Bible Church in Houston.John has always enjoyed learning and was in school far too long! He earned a B.A. in Economics at Trinity University, an M.Ed. at the University of Houston, an M.A. in Transformational Leadership at Bethel University, and a D.Min. at Biola University, where he focused on Christian apologetics and worldview studies.Check out more about this author and his work at https://questioninggod.com/

hopper asks Mark about the new tax rules and we chat about write-offs for buy/sell Power Collectors ending with a trading curve ball... John Hopper is NOT a Financial Advisor or licensed Tax Professional so all his ideas are for entertainment purposes LOL Not Your Dad's CPA content, brand, etc. are owned by MARK TEW, CPA and this podcast is still non-profit under Freedom of Speech --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powercollectors/support

We're excited to take your questions in this podcast and share our honest thoughts and responses! Dr.John Hopper of Search Houston is joining Blaine today to answer your questions. Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

On this special Bonus Episode we get to hear from Dr.John Hopper of Search Houston. John is the author of our new book "Questioning God?: Answers to Questions Worth Asking" and we get to hear about the whole process behind writing the book. Support the show

 The Bible portrays God as being all-loving, and this is perhaps best seen in the life and sacrificial death of Jesus, shown in verses like John 3:16 which speaks of God loving the world through sending His Son. But does it make sense to think of this loving God and also of people being in hell?  John Hopper of Search Houston sheds some light on this important discussion and unpacks the character of God as well as the nature of hell. Support the show

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Jesus is maybe the most well-known person in human history and could be the most influential. But what exactly is the big deal about this man who lived 2,000 years ago, who, as far as we know, had no great wealth, or army, or even a very long life? John Hopper of Search Houston talks with us about who Jesus is and why his life, ministry, and teachings have had such a profound impact on the world even for today. Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

Today’s guest reached out to me, (which by the way, I’d love to see more of you do)! As a nation we’re obsessed with New Year’s resolutions. Are we not? We go crazy with them even knowing that we’ll fail. It’s almost as if the tradition is to make resolutions, then not do them. John Hopper has a different approach. He calls it "Living in the How." He has a planner where there’s no time limit, there’s no calendar, just three columns: "what I want," " why I want it," and "how am I going to get it?"It’s a simple format that changed his life. Can it change yours? Listen in and see.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/everydayamerica)

In this episode of the Championship Leadership podcast John Hopper talks about thus planner that is available, the think big daily challenge, learning to evolve in what you are doing and so much more.

On the show today, we’re talking all things rare cancer and highlighting the incredible impact that NORD’s Rare Cancer Coalition has made since it was founded — by our two guests: John Hopper President of the Board of the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation and Founding Chairman of the GI Cancer Alliance AND Jim Palma, Executive Director at the Target Cancer Foundation and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at NORD. There’s no profit I rare anything. Industry’s gotta recoup their costs by making it up in volume with all the big fancy cancers that get all the attention. Without entrepreneurial and philanthropic efforts by heroes like Jim and John, there would be no progress in the advocacy, research, and support resources for hundreds of thousands. So, to regroup, Why does NORD have a Rare Disease Coalition? What does it do? Who are their members? How can you join? Is rare cancer considered a rare disease? All those questions and more on the program; because it’s not always about what we have, it’s about what we all have in common. Learn more about the NORD Rare Cancer Coalition here.

Guest host John Hopper teaches us more about the character of Joseph found in the Christmas story.

John Hopper is a top of the line business consultant. In this episode we talk about common problems business owners have, common solutions, how to bring your product or idea to market, get instagram famous and much more Also for all of our listeners John is releasing his new planner to hep you crush it in life and accomplish goals completely free at Greatestontheplanet.com/planner and also for our listeners only, John created a new course if you want to get your name known and what you do known as well as the business side of it in a course called Business + Accelerator Course typically for 2,995$ but for our listeners, you can get it for 495$ with Promo Code Kai at Greatestontheplanet.com/courses

Guest host John Hopper shares a turning point in college; he found himself weary when he discovered Galatians chapter three and experienced a breakthrough moment.

Guest host John Hopper unpacks Galatians 3: 1-5 by examining the four rhetorical questions Paul asks the Galatians churches.

Many twins are used to being mixed up and dressed alike — but it doesn't always go down well.

Worship Director Nathan Bonnes and John Hopper share practical ways to avoid lust, including keeping your eyes set on the greater prize: communion with Jesus and the ones you love.

We had a great talk with MotoG.P. rider, World Superbike runner up John "Hopper" Hopkins. Between his super busy schedule and new responsibilities as coach to multiple youngsters in the new founded Ohvale cup witch is the MotoAmerica paddock for children, and coach to Moto2 rider Joe Roberts. He took some time to answer just a few questions enlightening us on what is to come to kids and riders of the U.S. market. With just a little taste if his own personal history and background.

Is God an outdated concept? Is God even true or relevant? If He exists, isn't God boring? Isn't life without God more free without all the rules and restrictions? Dr. John Hopper of Search in Houston, Texas presents why wrestling with this question is one of the most important and relevant questions we can ask.Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

Researchers are mobilising twins across Australia to join a world-first study to rapidly measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australians and their families. Called TRACKERR, the Twins Research Australia COVID-19 Knowledge, Experience, Reaction and Resilience study will investigate the pandemic’s short, medium and long-term impacts on Australian families. The study is led by Twin Research Australia based at the University of Melbourne. Twins Deanne and Rachel Elliott, 33, live in Geelong and Melbourne and have missed seeing each other due to social distancing. Deanne, a teacher, and Rachel, a hospital renal registrar, are both on the front line of COVID-19 efforts. “My sister and I have been on different sides of the pandemic,” Deanne said. “From the medical side, Rachel has kept up with the global COVID-19 story, reinforcing the need for social distancing and good hand hygiene, while I was teaching my 27 students right up until the Andrews government brought school holidays forward. “The situation is unprecedented for families, so it will be interesting to see what contributes to our reactions and how we cope.” According to University of Melbourne Professor John Hopper, Director of Twins Research Australia, the study will deliver powerful insights into both genetic and environmental factors, and how they combine, to affect families’ health and experiences. Twins can [...]

John Hopper of Search Houston examines a big question...is the Coronavirus an act of God? Additionally, what should we be learning from our present situation?Support the show (https://searchnational.org/support/)

“Coordinating a Community Response to the Opioid Epidemic” was presented on June 18, 2019; by Molly Welch Marahar, MPP; WHI Opioid Project Coordinator, Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation; and Carrie Rheingans, MSW, MPH; WHI Project Manager, Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation, and a panel including Marci Scalera, ACSW, LMSW, CAADC, Director of Clinical & SUD Services, Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast Michigan; Matt Hill, Program Manager, Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project, Home of New Vision; and Dr. John Hopper, MD, Addiction Medicine Specialist, St. Joseph Mercy Medical Group. Opioid overdose was described as an “epidemic” by CDC Director Thomas Frieden in 2011.  Since then, this epidemic has had a catastrophic impact on families and placed tremendous strain on communities, and our Southeast Michigan community is no exception. What is being done to change this?  The WHI Opioid Project is a cross sector coalition that was formed to address the opioid crisis in Washtenaw County. The Opioid Project has members from the health systems, local substance use agencies, government, schools, law enforcement, academia and the recovering community who come together to collectively design and implement policy changes to stem the tide of opioid overdose. From Red Barrel Events, to Naloxone trainings, to prevention education in schools, the Opioid Project is the touchpoint for initiatives at all levels of public health intervention, from prevention to treatment to harm reduction to policy advocacy. This program will discuss coordinating a community-level response to the opioid epidemic from a public health perspective, and ways for all to get involved.  This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual education series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about substance use disorders, recovery, family and related issues.  The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. For information, please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series. ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Molly Welch-Marahar, BA, MPP  Molly Welch-Marahar is a Policy Fellowship Program Manager at CHRT. She manages CHRT’s Policy Fellowship and provides analysis of issues and trends in healthcare policy. Before signing on with CHRT, Molly worked in substance use treatment for four years as both a counselor and a Recovery Support Specialist with Dawn Farm in Ann Arbor, MI. She was also an Omen-Darling Health Policy Fellow with Breast Cancer Action in San Francisco, CA where she supported their advocacy with her scholarship. Molly holds a Master of Public Policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan and a Bachelors of General Studies also from the University of Michigan. Carrie Rheingans BS, MPH, MSW Carrie Rheingans is a Project Manager at the Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation (CHRT, pronounced ‘chart’) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She manages the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) and other community implementation activities through the State Innovation Model and the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance. Carrie manages the work of more than 200 social and clinical service providers, and manages 15 community-based projects to increase outreach and enrollment into health insurance, and improve access to mental health, substance use, dental, and primary care for low-income residents. As part of her work with the WHI, Carrie helped facilitate the first-ever joint hospital Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan for three nonprofit hospitals, and she helps implement Michigan’s State Innovation Model in one of the five test regions in the state.  Carrie is also an adjunct lecturer in the University of Michigan School of Social Work, teaching courses on health care policy, community organizing, management of human services, and social policy and evaluation. She also serves as a board member for Communities Joined in Action, which is a national membership organization of community coalitions working to improve health in communities across the country.  Carrie is a June 2016 graduate from the Leadership Detroit program at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, which trains mid-career professionals to be regional leaders. Before her current roles at CHRT and adjunct lecturing, Carrie was a co-founder, the Director of Civic Engagement, and most recently, the Executive Director of Casa Latina, Washtenaw County’s first Latino community center, which existed from 2011 – 2015. Carrie has experience working with the Washtenaw County Public Health Department and Unified, which is the AIDS service organization for ten counties across southeast Michigan. She was an AmeriCorps member with Team Detroit for the national AmeriCorps program on HIV and AIDS in 2008-2009. In addition to these local activities, Carrie has worked with HIV and AIDS organizations in Peru and China, a microfinance organization in Bangladesh, a developmental biology lab in Germany, and conducted youth violence research in South Africa. She worked with the national Campaign to End AIDS as a leader and peer trainer with their Youth Action Institute from 2008-2012.  Carrie holds master’s degrees in public health and community social work from the University of Michigan, and received her bachelor of science there as well. She was born and raised in Michigan, and has spent the last seventeen years based in Washtenaw County.

Listen to John Hopper share how to keep employees. He created the system The Greatest on the Planet which changes the dynamics between employees and their employers. The workbook and system gets the employees to focus on what really matters - and makes it easy for the employer to see if the employee is actually doing what really matters. The outcomes are simple, 1) The employee needs help. 2) The employee needs to be let go. or 3) You have The Greatest Employee on the Planet.  We'll talk about how to keep that employee in this podcast. Through his work, John is also a highly sought after speaker. Learn more at: www.TheGreatestonthePlanet.com

Listen to John Hopper share how to keep employees. He created the system The Greatest on the Planet which changes the dynamics between employees and their employers. The workbook and system gets the employees to focus on what really matters - and makes it easy for the employer to see if the employee is actually doing what really matters. The outcomes are simple, 1) The employee needs help. 2) The employee needs to be let go. or 3) You have The Greatest Employee on the Planet.  We’ll talk about how to keep that employee in this podcast. Through his work, John is also a highly sought after speaker. Learn more at: www.TheGreatestonthePlanet.com

Truth is, change is inevitable especially in the workplace and John Hopper is the expert when it comes to analyzing what your company may be missing. The Employee Whisperer, he aims to get the best out of every employee and was a very effective one after setting out the 6 things that would make employees irreplaceable. Putting a lot of emphasis on his career, he built a professional management development program, called The Greatest on the Planet, to train your employees with the skills they need to increase their sales, their productivity, and their level of responsibility. On today’s episode, John Hopper breaks down the SIX important things that would make your employees irreplaceable. Known as the Employee Whisperer, discover from John how to change the working environment to increase efficiency and result within your company, work relationships, and customer service.

Host James Lott Jr has a revealing conversation with the Greatest On The Planet's John Hopper. John created a workbook and system for Employee/Employer relations to be the best they can be.

Host James Lott Jr has a revealing conversation with the Greatest On The Planet's John Hopper. John created a workbook and system for Employee/Employer relations to be the best they can be.

Episode #146 - Wow!  The ground shook under my feet as I recorded this episode.  So much powerful information on getting the most out of each employee and building an unstoppable work-place culture. I’m talking to Mr. John Hopper of The Greatest On The Planet. He is a veteran business owner with a truly transformative employer philosophy.  We talk about the “6 Things You Should Care About as an Employer”, what your staff are looking for in the place they work AND Why you need to listen to their needs and deliver.  Its a magic formula to building the foundation of your business and creating lasting customer relationships. Training is essential in any business, but does your leadership approach measure up to the best?  Are you creating the “Greatest Employees on the Planet”? Give this episode a listen then take these nuggets back to your operation and Rock Your Restaurant! Full show notes: www.restaurantrockstars.com/podcast/episode-146-how-to-get-the-greatest-employees-on-the-planet

Business Playmakers podcast is excited to bring you the CEO of Hopper Construction Company, and the Founder and CEO of The Greatest On The Planet, John Hopper. When John started his career journey it was to go to college to be an architect, and after finding out from his professor that there was no money in architecture, he decided to pursue a career in construction. John worked in the construction industry during college and after college until he became a project manager with a large construction company. John worked his way up to be the head person in charge after the owners of the company, and was on track to be an owner himself because 2 of the owners were planning to sell out. John was putting his heart and soul into this company on the impression that one day he would be an owner and building a legacy for the future of the company. To his surprise the company was sold without his knowledge and he was not given the opportunity. John immediately went to work for a competitor and found the grass on the other side was not as green or as profitable. According to John, the company didn’t know how to make money. Frustrated, John decided he was going to start his own construction company and was doing well for a start up business with no customers, but things got even better as his previous boss from the company that was sold needed his help. Through that, John’s first year in business ,after starting Hopper Construction Company in 1999, he was able to contract six million dollars in construction jobs. In this episode of Business Playmakers John tells in detail the ins and outs of the construction industry, and gives a perspective that is rarely told. John has also started an employee coaching and retention business called The Greatest on the Planet, where he trains employers to have unifiable employees. Enjoy, and to find out more about John Hopper, you can visit the websites below. Thanks for tuning in to the Business Playmakers podcast!   You can find more information about John on Facebook and Linked In by searching John Hopper and The Greatest on the Planet.    https://thegreatestontheplanet.com   http://www.hopper-construction.com/home.html  

John Hopper Show Notes John Hopper created the system The Greatest on the Planet to change the lives of millions of people. Two years ago he turned his proven system into an effective workbook that changes the dynamic between employees and their employers. For over 200 years the basic dynamic between employer and employee has not changed. Way back in the 1700’s when someone was hired to come work on the farm is was “do as I tell you and I’ll pay you for it”. That is the same basis we’re working on still today and it no longer works. John is a motivating speaker, and a highly sought after for his expertise on “the 6 key points to having irreplaceable employees”, limiting beliefs, money, and human behavior. Most passionate about Way back in 1992, almost 20 years ago, I was working for a large construction company. I was very high in the company, even thought I was very young; I grew up through that company very quickly. I became the first person outside of the owners in order of rank. There were four owners of the company, and then me, and everybody else was behind us. So, I was fighting to become an owner of that company. Right out from underneath me – and I was working on a really big project at the time – they sold the company! Well, I didn’t own it, so I didn’t get any ownership in the sale. So, I was very upset. They basically sold to an investment banker from New York City. I didn’t want anything to do with it. I wanted to own my own business one day; I didn’t want to be the top guy in a New York investment firms construction company. So, I quit. When I quit, my employer tried to convince me to go out and start my own business. I said, “Well, I’m not really ready for that. I’m too young.” You tell yourself all these excuses as to why you can’t do it. So, I go to work for another construction company and then I realized that it’s awful, just horrible. I was used to being spoiled where I’m at, I was the number 5 guy in the company! So, then I was forced to go start my own business. At 27 years old, I decided to take the plunge. I started in September of 1999. From September until the end of December, I sat at my kitchen table, got on the phone, called every single person I could possibly think of and I sold $6 million worth of work in four months. I was selling my construction services to help you build a building. John’s best advice about approaching customers If it’s just a one person show, without any employees; they need to be customer focused. If they have employees though, they need to worry about the employees. Let the employees focus on your customers. If you are focused on the customer and the employee is focused on the customer, then who is focused on he employee? Nobody! And they are the most important part of the company. So, the only thing I want you to worry about are your employees. Wake up every single day and worry about what else you can do for your employees, the same way you would if you were worried about a customer. Biggest failure with a customer I was focused on the customer, not on the employee. And because of that, I lost hundreds of employees. I wasn’t paying attention to them; I was paying attention to the customers. Biggest success due to the right customer approach In my own company, my life changed. As an example: getting materials to a job site. Oftentimes, that would become my responsibility because nobody else was available to do it. So I’d have to call and say, “We need a800 studs, 300 sheets of drywall, whatever it may be.” A foreman would call me on the job site and say, “We’re gonna run out of materials, so I need more.” After implementing this (focusing on my employees), I never have to make that call ever again. That call gets made for me, because they’re following things up, because they’re team players. But the biggest win out of it isn’t what I did for my own company; it’s what I can do for other

Lt Gen Hopper spent 35+ yrs in the Air Force as a pilot and in many command positions. In retirement as CEO of the A.F. Aid Society, he continues to help Airmen.

Lt Gen Hopper spent 35+ yrs in the Air Force as a pilot and in many command positions. In retirement as CEO of the A.F. Aid Society, he continues to help Airmen. The post How Empathy and Discipline Earned Lt Gen John Hopper Three Stars and a Retirement Still Helping Thousands of Air Force Members – BtG 012 appeared first on Breaking the Glass.

In this episode I talk with John Hopper, the Chief Development Officer and Director of Public Affairs for New Orleans City Park. We dive into the history of one of the largest urban parks in the United States. City Park in New Orleans was first envisioned as a public place in the mid-1800s, but as you'll learn, the land was first inhabited by Native Americans who found the land along Bayou Metairie suitable for their lifestyle. It was later the site of the Allard Plantation before being purchased by John McDonogh for the purpose of giving it to the city to be used as a park. John and I discuss the history of the park from its very beginning through present day. Along the way, you'll hear stories of duels, grand architecture, the Works Progress Administration, a Mexican sculptor with ties to Pancho Villa, and more! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.  New episodes are available every other Wednesday. You can find us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook| Website Thanks for listening! Mark mark@beyondbourbonst.com

February 29th is the rarest day of the year and that means it's Rare Disease Day! Throughout the world NORD (The National Organization of Rare Diseases) has hosted Rare Disease Day events. I attended the Connecticut Rare Disease Day at the State House in Hartford and interviewed a few of the presenters including Jackie and Eloise Stager, founders of JaxLegacy, John Hopper, the director of the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation and Maddie Shaw, leader of Maddie's Herd. Join the rare disease tweetchat March 1st, 2016 at 1pm ET using the hashtag, #abcDRBchat.

Green used to be just a color. Now it's a way of life. Everything from household trash to billion dollar industrial plants can be green meaning we undertake an activity mindful of the impact we're having on our environment. We use the word green because it's the most ubiquitous color in nature. In cities we've coined a term for urban nature Green Space. In New Orleans we have one of the oldest and biggest green spaces in the country. It's home to an 800 year old oak tree. A carousel. A sculpture garden. A farm. Festival grounds. And much more. You'd think we'd come up with a grander name for such a grand domain but we simply call it, City Park. John Hopper, Chief Development Officer and Public Affairs Director of City Park, joins Peter on today s Out to Lunch. One of the earliest elements of the green movement was recycling. Which is typically plastic, paper and glass. In New Orleans we also recycle houses. And paint. At The Green Project you can get paint that was otherwise headed for the dump, and almost any piece of building material, salvaged from demolished or renovated houses. The Director of Development at the Green Project, Christal White, is Peter s guest on Out to Lunch. In the You Heard It Here First segment of the show, Greg Harris introduces his entrepreneurial concept for resurrecting the spirit of community with a dash of commerce, MEUSU. You can hear a longer conversation about MEUSU here. The photos on this page were taken at Commander s Palace by Chet Overall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Absolute madness this week on Radcast! Terrel Atrophy from the Jantones kicks things off with an amazing studio session, John Hopper beware this man is dangerous with a harmonica. Following that, the ENTIRE Radcast family gathers in our home studio along with Terrel to discuss the wonders of comic book culture, the Walking Dead and debate whether Pinkerton or The Blue Album was Weezer's best album. As always, we play the best in local music with songs this week from Dugout, Back to the Action, The Loud Company, The Noid, American Speedway and more! Stream or download and dig in to another sensational episode of Radcast!