Podcasts about Keep It Real

Mike Glenn Founder and President of Engage Church Network joins Real Life this morning and delivers a message out of Matthew 22:34-40. Listen in as Mike Glenn shares once more how in order to understand how we are to love we must first understand how God loves us. Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus. To learn more, text "mission" to 97000 or visit https://www.reallifesango.com

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Mike Glenn Founder and President of Engage Church Network joins Real Life this morning and delivers a message out of Matthew 22:34-40. Listen in as Mike Glenn shares once more how in order to understand how we are to love we must first understand how God loves us. Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus. To learn more, text "mission" to 97000 or visit https://www.reallifesango.com

On this week's Keepin It Real, is Cam talking to his plants? Talking to himself. Both? And what's the message? ----- I use this commentary quite a bit as therapy. If I'm trying to work something out, I've learned that writing about it then speaking it helps in some way or another. One of the most recent themes that regular listeners may recognize is this transition into whatever the next chapter of my life will be. Every morning, the mirror reflects the changes taking place on the outside and I wonder when the change will impact the inner parts of me. My mother used to get up in the mornings, get her coffee, and in her robe go out onto her back patio and check on her plants. I remember her bending over them and touching some of them and then talking to them a bit. Maybe she'd clip a flower whose bloom had faded and offer some encouragement to the plant to send her another flower. I thought it was ridiculous up until a few weeks ago when I realized I was now doing it, too. A coffee, a step onto the patio, a visit to my orchids that, people tell me, should be inside but sure appear happier outside. My one-year-old potted lemon tree that is putting on so much growth but, as yet, no lemons. I give it a short motivational speech – you can do it lemon tree. I see your potential. You have what it takes. You're a good-looking tree and I can tell your lemons will be great. Focus. Stay the course. I'll take care of you. Then on to the staghorn fern that hangs at the corner of the patio that's doing so well. I gently touch the fronds and compliment the fern on such strong and green shoots. My last visit every morning is to my oncidium orchid, better known as a dancing lady orchid. That orchid and I have been together a long time. It grows well. It appears happy. I changed its soil earlier in the spring and put it back in the same pot and gave it a good bit of orchid food. It quickly put on big new leaves and it continues to show, from all I can see on the outside, that it's happy. But it hasn't bloomed in a long while. I check every day for a tiny bloom spike to show me that it's truly happy and wants to express its joy, but nothing. And I say to it, “You have everything I know how to give you for you to thrive. But it's like you're waiting for something more, some big out side force to identify that there's something inside of you that you need to take that next big leap forward to express your joy. You're waiting for something to excite you and tease you into blooming again, for you to give the world what you know is in there, aching to come out and share. But you're not sure what's in there and how to get it out. When you were younger and smaller, getting you to bloom wasn't hard. Today, though, I can see that inside you, something missing.” And I take my coffee back inside, and sit quietly for a while, realizing what I've just said. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

Mike Glenn Founder and President of Engage Church Network joins Real Life this morning and delivers a message out of Matthew 22:34-40. Listen in as Mike Glenn shares how in order to understand how we are to love we must first understand how God loves us.    Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more, text "mission" to 97000 or visit https://www.reallifesango.com

***Bringing back a fan favorite - It's time for some JOY!*** What if just three minutes a day could radically shift your mindset—and help your build confidence, joy, and resilience for life?In this inspirational episode, Reginald D sits down with Sandy Joy Weston—motivational speaker, author, host of Let's Keep It Real, and founder of Weston Health Clubs—to explore the real power of training your mindset for joy. Raised in the projects with a mother battling severe mental illness, Sandy's story is one of radical resilience, entrepreneurship, and unstoppable joy.You'll learn how movement, words, and laughter can become daily tools to reset your mindset, why consistent micro-habits can change your life, and how to teach children emotional strength, self-worth, and positive focus even when they're surrounded by chaos.If you're a parent, educator, entrepreneur—or just someone looking to show up powerfully every day—this episode is a must-listen. Sandy's strategies aren't just inspirational. They're practical, doable, and deeply healing.In a world flooded with anxiety, pressure, and emotional overload, you and your children need daily rituals that foster peace, positivity, and confidence. This episode gives you a path forward using simple, proven practices rooted in neuroscience and joy—not struggle. Whether you're stuck at a personal crossroads or raising kids who feel unseen, this conversation equips you with tools that help you rewrite your mental script, one empowering moment at a time.What You'll Gain:Learn how to create a powerful daily mindset routine in under 3 minutes that sets the tone for your entire dayDiscover how to help children (and yourself) break through mental noise, build emotional resilience, and focus on joyUnderstand how to turn past trauma or negative environments into the fuel for an unstoppable, purpose-driven lifePress play to hear how Sandy Joy Weston went from a childhood of chaos to a life of impact—and how her joy-based mental health strategy can work for you and your family starting today.Mental health habits, Daily mindset routine, Train your mind for joy, Empowering, kids with mindset, Positive mindset strategies, Overcoming childhood trauma, Emotional resilience in children, How to build daily joy, How to start your day with positivity, Building self-worth, Mindset habits, Mental Health, Daily habits, Healing From Trauma, Faith And Focus, TraumaSend us a textSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter Real Talk With Reginald D (@realtalkRegD) / TwitterWebsite: Real Talk With Reginald D https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D - Merchandise

In this episode Dr. Anita discusses her journey marked by resilience and adaptability. This episode delves into the highs and lows of Dr. Anita's career, shedding light on the pivotal moments that shaped their professional and personal life. Memorable Quotes: "Resilience isn't about never failing; it's about rising stronger each time we fall." - Dr. A "Adaptability is the key to thriving in an ever-changing world." - Dr. A Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Fr. Anthony with Tony, and Cristina gather to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish.  Today is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Father Anthony focuses on the reading of the feast day of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord yesterday.  The group got into a discussion about the symbolism and the mysticism of the Eucharist and picked up on that discussion today. They go on to discuss changes that are occurring since Vatican II as they share thoughts on changes that move away from tradition, feeling a sense of loss of the beauty that is our Church,  St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  

This month, I celebrate a milestone birthday. As I enter a new decade, I'm reimagining what success means — not just for my business, but for myself. This episode is about embracing what's next with vision, confidence, and a deep sense of calling. The pivot isn't just personal — it's strategic.As I look ahead, I'm clear about where I need to focus. For the next two months, I'll be working behind the scenes to strengthen the business and chart new territory.  Please return for my final chat from this special series of Real Conversations from the C-Suite with my amazing and insightful guest host, Kelli Kirkland, as we leave you with what I hope you'll find to be some nuggets of wisdom that every leader, at every level of leadership, can relate to, reflect on, and repurpose for exponential growth.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/  

If you want to explore more, check out resources at RENEW.org. We recommend the article “Is Discipleship Required?” — a thoughtful look at why following Jesus means embracing discipleship. You can read it here: renew.org/is-discipleship-required. Until next time, keep pursuing real life in Christ. Today's episode will help us see how strategic partnerships—like those formed through the Solomon Foundation—can strengthen churches, fuel growth, and create lasting impact in communities and leaders' lives. Doug Fultz & Ken Idleman dives into the power of partnerships in ministry, with a special focus on the work of the Solomon Foundation. The episode kicks off with a relaxed, personal atmosphere—participants introduce themselves, share ministry backgrounds, and even chat about career goals and growing cities. From that casual start, the conversation naturally shifts into a deeper discussion about how strategic partnerships can fuel church growth and community impact. Doug Fultz and Ken Idleman lead the way, drawing from decades of ministry experience. Ken shares how biblical partnerships—from Moses and Aaron to Jesus and the disciples—have always been key to mission success. He reflects on his own ministry journey and the critical role partnerships played in growing churches and building strong communities. Doug focuses on the practical side—how networking among pastors and church leaders led to church plants and revitalization efforts. He highlights how the Solomon Foundation acts not just as a lender, but as a true ministry partner. With flexible financing and a heart for the local church, the Foundation helps churches grow—sometimes starting with no down payment at all. Real-life stories bring the impact to life: Nathan Freeman's church in Jacksonville grew from meeting in a funeral home to owning a $9M facility. Southern Hills Christian Church expanded significantly thanks to customized financial solutions. Even unique ministries, like a fully inmate-led church inside Angola Prison and Louisiana's Keep It Real reentry program, are thriving with support from the Foundation. Doug and Ken also stress that partnerships go beyond money. The Solomon Foundation invests in the spiritual health of leaders, offering mentorship, counseling, and encouragement. They wrap up by inviting listeners to see partnership as a way to make real kingdom impact—not just financially, but relationally and spiritually. This episode is a strong reminder that ministry isn't meant to be done alone—and that with the right partners, churches can do more than just survive; they can flourish.

Pastor Freddy T delivers a message titled 5 Things in 7 Years. Listen in as Freddy T shares the things that he has learned over the past 7 years of ministry and Megan Dexter shares her testimony.   Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

We don't talk enough about how deeply personal the leadership journey really is. This episode brings together moments of growth — not just as a professional, but as a person. From health challenges to healing, from striving to surrendering, this is where my inner work met my outer work. This phase of my life has reinforced that success isn't just measured by revenue or recognition.  It's also measured by resilience, relationships, and readiness to evolve.As poet Maya Angelou once said, "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it."  I carry that wisdom with me every day — personally and professionally.  Join me and my guest host, Kelli Kirkland, as we unpack what this means for me in this insightful episode of Real Conversations from the C-Suite.#LifeLessonsFromTheC-Suite #LeadershipAndLife #LeadingWithGrace #RealConversations #WomenOfImpact #FromTheC-Suite #KeepItReal #DrAnitaConnect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/  

Gillie and Wallo of Million Dollaz Worth of Game sat down with PG to keep it real about the Sixers' failures this season, their expectations for him going forward, and how to handle the pressures of Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Freddy T delivers a message out of Exodus 20. Listen in as Freddy T shares 10 indicating privileges that lead us to Jesus.   Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Over the last seven years, I've learned that building a business is equal parts courage and clarity. This episode revisits the very real lessons I've learned — from owning my voice to owning my value — especially as a woman of color navigating corporate ecosystems as a solopreneur and advisor to executive leaders. Join me for another Real Conversation from the C-Suite hosted by my dear friend, Ms. Kelli Kirkland as we explore how DEI continues to evolve in today's business landscape, how I remain committed to the deeper, strategic work of culture, complexity, and change, and how this moment is shaping the mission that still guides me.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/ 

Today Trump announces a revolutionary new approach to Big Pharma pricing which will reduce what U.S. consumers pay for medications, whereas last Friday's contrived incident at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE facility is merely bread & circuses for the keyboard warrior crowd.

Pastor Freddy T delivers a message out of Exodus 20:1-17. Listen in as Freddy T shares ways that we can show honor to our mothers   Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

If you're a true music fan, you know the best songs are the ones that speak to your soul, and Las Vegas artist Kuttup is doing just that. On this electrifying episode of Music Monday, we sit down with Kuttup to uncover her journey into the music industry and what makes her style impossible to replicate. From her raw lyrics to her captivating stage presence, Kuttup is proving why she's one of the realest voices in the game right now. And to top it off, she takes the stage to perform her hit single, “What It Comes To.” Follow Kuttup: Instagram: @itskuttup TikTok: @kuttupmusic Stream her music on all platforms: Kuttup

On this week's Keepin It Real, Cam wonders if we have what it takes any more. If the thumbs up button is as far as we'll go or as much as we'll do. ----- David Brooks wrote a column in the New York Times last week calling for a, quote “comprehensive national civic uprising.” There are well over four thousand comments with most being something along the lines of “Yes. It's about time. Someone should do something.” Brooks' says the Trump administration has gone too far, that we are indeed in a constitutional crisis, and it's time to act. But, I wonder, do we have what it takes to act? Or have we gotten used to saying “yeah, that's a problem but it's someone else's problem, not mine” and maybe hit the thumbs up button. I'm going to change the subject. I've had some tense conversations with my Christian friends when I tell them that it's much easier to worship than to be a practitioner of their faith. Worshipping Jesus is easy. We go to church. We pray before meals. We ask for blessings in his name. Maybe wear a crucifix. That's worshipping. It's public. Visible. And, frankly, easy compared to what he actually asked us to do. “Don't bother with worshiping me,” he essentially said. “Follow me.” Do what I do. Behave the way I behave. Luke, Chapter Six, “Why do you call me Lord, Lord and not do what I tell you?” There many similar versus throughout the New Testament.  But do any of us have what it takes to do what he told us? Few. Very few. Because that's hard and, today, puts us at odds with what's happening in our nation. “I'm good with the Lord. I went to Church on Easter.” Well how about that guy who was sent mistakenly to prison in El Salvador?  We say, “Yea. That's awful. He shouldn't have been caught up in whatever he was caught up with. I'll pray for him.” And that's it. But if we were truly practitioners, not simply worshippers, what would we do to help he imprisoned, he poor, the neglected?  We'd do something active with our feet, not simply bring our hands together and mention the poor guy over grace before dinner. Does this nation today, supposedly packed with Christians, have what it takes to act Christ-like anymore? Or are we all so fat and content that we let abuses fly and we'll simply click the thumbs-up and offer our BS thoughts and prayers? I'm disgusted by what's happening out there. I'm disgusted by the way so many of the Universities and law firms, supposedly bastions established to spread open thinking and to uphold democracy, are rolling over like puppies on the teat. There are protesters, but I'm disgusted by how many of us – me included – are watching and not practicing our faith. We were once a proud nation who pitied the banana republics run by bullies with no character and integrity. We would act to protect the weak, the poor, the vulnerable. Whether you agreed with or not, we knew this country would act. Now, we don't even act on it inside our own borders. We are a nation supposedly full of Christians who, despite what our Christ asked of us, feel contented to only worship and not practice our faith. Prove me wrong. Please! I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

Hello Community!  Having a discussion about diversity—by whatever name you choose to call it—is not an option. Your employees, customers, and stakeholders are watching, and in many cases, waiting. You don't have to have all the answers, but you do have to be willing to engage. The most successful organizations are those whose leaders are willing to lean into complexity and seek wisdom from their peers. When companies face industry disruption, they don't rely on gut feelings—they consult advisors, peer groups, and experts to chart a way forward. Why should this conversation be any different? Today we're going to get comfortable with discomfort during our final Real Conversation from the C-Suite with my guests, Leo Bottary, author of the newly released book, Peernovation Second Edition, Forged by CEO Forums, Perfected For Teams, and Jim Roberts, author of the peer-reviewed article, DEI is Dead, Long Live DEI.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

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Joe Sherwin delivers an Easter message out of Mark 16:1-8. Listen in as Joe shares that the grave is empty so you don't have to be.     Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Pastor Freddy T delivers an Easter message out of Mark 16:1-8. Listen in as Freddy T shares that the grave is empty so you don't have to be.     Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Hello Community!  If you haven't noticed by now, this series of Real Conversations from the C-Suite doesn't feature just another perspective about DEI. It's a series of conversations about leadership—about how to make decisions in an era where taking a stand is unavoidable. If you're in the C-Suite, you don't have the luxury of avoiding this conversation. Your employees, customers, and stakeholders are already having it—with or without you. The question isn't whether you should engage, but how you will lead. Prepare to take notes as you listen in to this Real Conversation from the C-Suite with my guests, Leo Bottary, author of the newly released book, Peernovation Second Edition, Forged by CEO Forums, Perfected For Teams, and Jim Roberts, author of the peer-reviewed article, DEI is Dead, Long Live DEI .Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Pastor Freddy T continues in the Exodus series and delivers a message out of Exodus 17-18. Listen in as Freddy T shares what makes a good leader.    Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

On today's Keepin' it Real, Cam reports on a writer's conference he attended last weekend where a good part of the conversation was about using AI. All the writers, Cam reports, choose to not use it, preferring to remain "pure." ----- I attended a writers' conference last Saturday. Writers are a curious breed, convinced their unique perspective on describing something as mundane as a sunset is groundbreaking and essential. I love them. But they're weird. This year, though, a frequent topic was artificial intelligence – how do writers use it, if at all. Speaker after speaker claimed they don't use the stuff, choosing instead to remain “pure.” Huh, I thought. I wonder if mathematicians once dismissed calculators because they weren't pure. Or cooks refused kitchen blenders because electrified blending wasn't pure. Or the ancient Chinese dismissed matches because fire made from flint and steel was somehow more pure. "AI just doesn't have a soul," the authors seemed to be saying "It can't experience love, loss, or regret." True enough, but then again, neither does my toaster, and it still reliably performs its job every morning without any existential angst. Plus, it doesn't complain when I burn the toast. Truth be told, I wanted to agree with the speakers wholeheartedly. Part of me wanted to stand triumphantly on my chair, fist raised high, shouting, "Yes! AI can't possibly write the way we can! Its unpure." But as I sat listening, I couldn't help remembering countless times when I've stared helplessly at a blinking cursor on an empty screen, desperately begging for inspiration to appear. More often than not, what I ended up writing was about was mindless junk that I needed to fill a page and make a deadline. Maybe a dash of AI could have given my writer's block exactly the jump-start it needed. Yet could an AI authentically capture the awkward silence after a joke falls embarrassingly flat—something I've personally experienced far too often—or perfectly describe the unique blend of ego and insecurity that simmered quietly throughout the conference room? Could it mimic the quiet desperation of writers jockeying for the attention and the validation of their peers? The honest truth is, I don't know. And frankly, I'm not sure these writers at the conference really knew either. Perhaps they're right, and artificial intelligence will always lack that elusive "human touch." But who can say for sure? Maybe someday, an AI will pen a poem so profoundly moving that we'll all toss our beloved notebooks aside and question every choice we've ever made. STOP. FULL STOP. Everything you've just heard was written this morning by ChatGPT using the following prompt: Write a 450-word commentary based on my Keepin' it Real commentaries for Alabama Public Radio, written in my voice. In it, discuss a writer's conference I attended last week and how many writers felt that AI could never replace the sound of the true creative's voice. Make it humorous and poke a bit of fun at the writers who said this. And folks, I can promise you this is the first time I've used AI in any of my 300+ commentaries. And I pledge to you going forward, I intend to Keep It Real.

Hello Community!  In case you hadn't noticed, DEI is still at a crossroads.   Leo Bottary's framework for peer-driven leadership provides a powerful model for engaging CEOs in these complex conversations. His book outlines how the collective wisdom of a trusted peer group can help leaders navigate change, build psychological safety, and create resilient organizations.  This is where I want to connect Leo's principles to Jim Roberts' recent article entitled, DEI is Dead; Long Live DEI to explore how we can stand firm on the principle of inclusion in a shifting DEI landscape. Join me for our first Real Conversation from the C-Suite with my guests, Leo Bottary, author of the newly released book, Peernovation Second Edition, Forged by CEO Forums, Perfected For Teams, and Jim Roberts, author of the peer-reviewed article, DEI is Dead, Long Live DEI for an insightful, thought-provoking conversation about the importance of inclusive influence.   Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Send us a textBosco and Christian return as a dynamic duo for a conversation that weaves through musical icons, basketball legends, and cinematic gems with the natural flow that defines their podcast chemistry. Ever wonder who you'd sound like if you could magically sing? The hosts open up about their dream vocal abilities, with Christian admiring Music Soulchild's smooth delivery while Bosco fantasizes about channeling Luther Vandross or even Bobby Brown. Their discussion evolves into a passionate breakdown of R&B legends, highlighting how performers like Keith Sweat prove that emotional connection often transcends technical perfection. When they marvel at Johnny Gill's prodigious talent—sounding like Eddie Levert at just 14 years old—you can feel their genuine appreciation for musical mastery.The conversation shifts seamlessly to creative processes, with Christian revealing his journey from writing rap lyrics inspired by Eminem to crafting free-verse poetry. Their analysis of Lil Wayne's improvisational genius ("the LeBron James of rap") captures why certain artists change the game forever. Speaking of basketball, their debate about the sport's greatest ball handlers becomes a thoughtful meditation on how we judge talent across generations, punctuated by Bosco's personal encounters with Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan.Perhaps most compelling is their exploration of body image and gym culture—noting with insightful irony that fitness spaces are paradoxically filled with the most insecure people. The episode concludes with enthusiastic movie recommendations, especially "Woman in the Yard," which Christian discovered bears an uncanny resemblance to a screenplay he once wrote.Join us for this authentic conversation between friends and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @nobodystalkingpodcast where you can send us messages and connect with the community we're building together.Thanks for listening to the Nobody's Talking Podcast. Follow us on Twitter: (nobodystalking1), Instagram : (nobodystalkingpodcast) and email us at (nobodystalkingpodcast@gmail.com) Thank you!

Pastor Freddy T continues in the Exodus series and delivers a message out of Exodus 16. Listen in as Freddy T shares how Jesus is our daily bread.    Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Cam and his wife were at a wedding reception last week. It was beautiful. One conversation, though, has stuck with him. ----- My wife and I stood with a young man at a wedding Saturday night as he lamented the lack of turkeys to hunt at his camp. There were no gobblers, he said, and he was a bit down in the mouth about it. “Why,” my wife asked. “In the spring,” he said, “the hens move to a different place where they like the environment for nesting. The gobblers follow. And wherever those hens go, it's not on our property. I wish there were something about our place that the hens liked but every spring they move away, and the gobblers go with them.” “Sounds a lot like the bars I used to go to in college,” I said. No reaction. Then my wife joined in. “How about making your place more romantic. Some mood lighting in the woods and you can play Sade and Lou Rawls. That'll make the hens want to stick around. Make it so romantic they can't bring themselves to leave.” And she began singing You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine and doing a little shoulder dance. She and I laughed at the idea. It was funny! Both of us were imagining two turkeys doing a sensual dance around each other in the middle of the woods to Lou Rawls or Sade under some soft lights. We were wiping tears from our eyes. It was hysterical and we kept the joke going. It was good stuff! The young man's expression was, well…he was either pitying us, worried for us, or worried for himself. He thought none of it was funny. He didn't get the joke. He looked awkward because he felt awkward. Two people standing in front of him mopping tears from their eyes to something that he knew flew way over his head. Lou Rawls? Sade? Who were they? Should he offer us a nervous, sympathetic laugh? Should he excuse himself and quickly get lost in the crowd? The poor young man stood there uncomfortably, not knowing what to do. We stopped laughing and an awkward silence hung. It was the age gap. It reared its ugly head and stared all of us in the face. Was the key to getting the joke knowing who Sade and Lou Rawls is? Was the key to getting the joke hearing the song in your head and picturing the turkeys dancing? Was the joke something only old people like and when I was in my twenties would have felt sad for me, too. Does humor, like wine, age and change its complexity? And then, like wine, go bad. I could chalk the whole incident up to my wife and my shared odd sense of humor. I'm not gonna do that. I could chalk it up to our humor having gone bad. That's not it. I'm going to chalk it up to kids these days. Imagine two turkeys dancing in the woods to this music and try not to smile. Try I dare you. You can't not smile. It was funny! I worry about the future of our nation. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

Hello Community! April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and addressing the impact of stress on our daily lives. This focus on awareness aligns with a recent experience I had just a few weeks ago.  I have been facilitating conversations about leadership for decades. But nothing could have prepared me for what happened while I was co-facilitating a webinar. We are living in a time of emboldened hostility—a boldness I have never before experienced so directly. So how do we, as leaders, navigate a world where inclusion itself has become a flashpoint? How do we remain committed to progress when the very language of DEI is being stripped away in corporate and public discourse?  That's the topic of this month's conversations and I hope you'll join me with a sense of curiosity.  Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hour 1--J&J Show Wed., 4/2/25--Jason Smith breaks down the importance of next 2 Grizz games & the future & ESPN's Kendrick Perkins joined Jason Smith to keep it real on the Grizzlies full 3133 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:23:45 +0000 5YtdM0oZ0oqX11X1eY0PSctuvdFSKCeP sports Jason & John sports Hour 1--J&J Show Wed., 4/2/25--Jason Smith breaks down the importance of next 2 Grizz games & the future & ESPN's Kendrick Perkins joined Jason Smith to keep it real on the Grizzlies Local columnists and hoops insiders Jason Smith and John Martin appear daily 11am - 2pm on 929FM ESPN/680AM! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.ne

Pastor Freddy T continues in the Exodus series and delivers a message out of Exodus 15, Listen in as Freddy T shares the importance of getting to know that Lord.    Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Hello Community!  If you've ever – or never – thought about what makes conversations about race so uncomfortable, this show is for you.  Because if we want to create truly inclusive workplaces, we have to build psychological safety—environments where people feel free to say what they really think  -- with professional courtesy and respect for those with whom we are speaking -- even if it's unpopular. Prepare to take notes as you listen in to my final Real Conversation from the C-Suite with my guests, Todd Levinson and Andre Thomas, co-hosts of The Healing Race Podcast, as they help us appreciate the process and get through to the other side of challenging conversations. Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

What if I told you there's one thing that can instantly boost your performance, skyrocket your confidence, and make every practice count? Spoiler: it's simpler than you think. In this episode, I dive into the game-changing power of setting intentions and how it can transform your athletic journey. Whether you're on the field, court, or track, this tip will help you get the most out of every moment. Ready to level up? Let's go!What's Covered in This EpisodeThe secret to maximizing your performance (hint: it's all about setting intentions).Why simply showing up to practice isn't enough and how to take control of your growth.A heartfelt shoutout to Alyssia and her daughters, who are crushing it with goal-setting in our Elite Mental Game program.The SMART Goals framework broken down: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Oriented.How setting goals builds confidence and keeps you focused during practices and games.Practical tips to make goal-setting a habit (yes, it's easier than you think!).Why defining success through goals is the key to tracking progress and staying motivated.Your step-by-step action plan to start setting intentions like a pro.If you've ever felt like you're putting in the work but not seeing the results, this episode is for you. I share actionable strategies to help you take ownership of your performance, build unshakable confidence, and make every practice count. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this tip will change the way you approach your sport and your life.Don't just show up, level up. Hit play now to learn the one thing that can take your performance to the next level. Trust me, you don't want to miss this. Let's goEpisode Highlights: [00:00:00] Let's Get Started. What if I told you there's one thing that can instantly boost your performance, skyrocket your confidence, and make every practice count? Spoiler: it's simpler than you think.[00:00:23] The Power of Goals. In this episode, we're talking about why setting goals is the secret sauce to making your practices and games count. Trust me, this is a game-changer.[00:00:45] A Shoutout to Champions. Huge love to Alyssia and her daughters for absolutely crushing it with goal-setting in our Elite Mental Game program. Their progress is inspiring![00:01:33] Why Intentions Matter. Here's the truth. Without setting intentions, you risk showing up to practice and wasting time. Let's take control and make every moment count.[00:02:23] The SMART Goals Blueprint. I'm breaking down the SMART Goals framework, your ultimate guide to setting goals that actually work. Get ready to level up![00:04:19] Keep It Real. Your goals need to be realistic and achievable. Don't set yourself up for frustration, set yourself up for success.[00:05:28] Make It a Habit. Here's how to make goal-setting stick. Write it down, reflect after practice, and stay consistent. You've got this![00:06:37] Confidence Starts Here. Goal-setting builds confidence. Every small win proves you're capable of big things. Let's get those wins rolling![00:07:27] Define Your Success. Goals help you know if you're improving. And if you don't hit your goal? No worries, it's all part of the journey.[00:08:30] Your Action Plan. Set SMART goals, hold yourself accountable, and reflect after every practice or game. Let's make progress happen![00:08:53] Let's Keep Going. Thanks for tuning in! Share this with a teammate or coach, and let's keep raising elite competitors together. See you next time!Next Steps:Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as&

Pastor Freddy T continues in the Exodus series and delivers a message out of Exodus 15:1-21, Listen in as Freddy T shares the importance of singing out to the Lord.    Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Thanks to everyone who listens. Today's episode is dedicated to a conversation that I was waiting to talk about. And last night on Friday Night SmackDown spoke to me in a way where I couldn't sit by and not talk about it. I believe WWE is missing some REAL excitement when it comes to this year at WrestleMania. Not everything is bad, but at the same time, there's some concerns I have. And I expressed em' on this episode. I hope you all understand where I am coming from. And please know, at the end of the day, it's just pro wrestling. It ain't that serious. Welcome all the The Wrestling Takeover Podcast! Be sure to spread the word, subscribe, and listen every week. Plus, follow me on X and Instagram. https://linktr.ee/JordanTurner YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHO32Nvxi-cJBmkn7_67KiqwrIwRxAuA&si=H6P3MpMqhzTxT74X

On this week's Keepin It Real, Cam Marston shares what exhausts him and how a good conversation is hard to find. ----- It was 1,000 one-minute conversations. A collection of people who all were within a degree, maybe a half a degree, of separation. Hardly a meaningful chat and as the event wore on, the meaningfulness of the chats dwindled further. For so little conversation, it was exhausting. I think maybe that conversations that skim along the veneer of content are more taxing than digging into content. I don't know. But when I left, I was completely spent. I'm like so many other people claiming that technology has impacted today's youth's ability to communicate. I bemoan their addicted behaviors when it comes to their phones. Technology has impacted their ability to talk, I say, or to hold a conversation, or to make eye contact. Today's technology has made them only interested in what everyone else is doing or saying, unable to engage with what's happening right here, right now, right in front of them. However, my own behavior at this event wasn't much different than the complaints I make about them. I can imagine how I looked, flitting from person to person, hardly engaging anyone, only looking for what's next and who else was there. The event was spectacular. I was the problem. Not long ago I read about a couple who were invited to a dinner party. They normally decline these invitations because they abhor small talk; it wears them out. The host, however, insisted and the couple begrudgingly showed up, fake smiles pasted on their faces. Once the final guests arrived and all were seated for dinner, the host asked a bombshell question: “How do each of you deal with your marital conflicts?” After a moment of stunned silence, the couples began sharing their stories and their tactics and their lessons learned. There was no small talk to be had. It was an immediate deep dive into meaningful content. The reluctant couple had said to each other they'd stay until it was acceptable to leave. They had their departure excuse rehearsed. However, they ended up staying until well after midnight and left energized by the conversations, not depleted. I had lunch with a guy a while back. I had shared a book I enjoyed with him weeks before. When he and I sat down, I asked him what he felt his purpose in life were, which was a major element of the book. When his tone changed and he began subtly mocking me thinking I didn't notice, I realized I had rushed things. It was too soon for that question. Was it too soon in our lunch? Too soon in our friendship? I don't know. We both hurried the lunch to a close and he's avoided me ever since. I was searching for meaningful content and assumed he'd join me. He was having none of it and none of me. It's too bad, too. He's an interesting guy. Like most people my age, I'm old enough now that I know a good number of people. I wanted that at one point and, well, here I am. However, at my age, I'm old enough now to realize that I want to know, truly know, many, many fewer. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

Have you ever found yourself living a life that looks completely different than, not only the one you had planned, but the one you'd been very happily living? For many of us, illness, trauma, death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, fill in the blank, can leave us reeling, feeling lost, and untethered. Join me in hearing from Pat Henneberry, author of My Soul Showed Up: Finding Hope and Resilience against all odds, as she shares how showing up has made all the difference as she recovers from eight different surgeries over a six-year span. Send us a textVisit www.kellybargabos.com to listen to all past episodes and/or connect with Kelly.

Supporting your team through thick and thin. Lee’s first trip to Anfield. Liverpool vs PSG: Champions League Showdown! Alisson’s World class goalkeeping Exhibition. Another not so shocking Man City Loss: How Nottingham Forest won!Arsenal vs United: Key Moments and Performance Insights. United Must - Win Matches: Beating Real Sociedad is Our Goal. Jadon Sancho’s Penalty: Controversy and Cole Palmer struggles. Chelsea is back in the top 4: What it means for Maresca! If Man United Wins The Europa League They Could knock Man City out of Champions LeagueLiverpool vs Newcastle in the Carabo Cup Final Sunday!Lee Reliving the Final Season at Highbury: A Nostalgic LookGoalkeeper Follies The Art of setting up a wall.Aston Villa Surge?Who would Arsenal fans prefer: Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid?

Pastor Freddy T continues in the Exodus series and delivers a message out of Exodus 13 Listen in as Freddy T shares how God reminds us of our need for Him.   Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

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Episode #550! Transmetropolitan, Superman vs The Flash and Usagi Yojimbo! This week we Keep It Real with our takes on TV and comics. First up Scott talks about the comedy series Bookie available on Max. DL does an overview of the Ellis and Robertson series Tranametropolitan. Scott brings the DC treasury Superman vs The Flash The Greatest Race Of All Time to the table. All that plus Usagi Yojimbo! Check it out!   

Pastor Freddy T continues in the Exodus series and delivers a message out of Exodus 12:1-13 ; 21-51. Listen in as Freddy T shares how the elements of the passover point us to Jesus.   Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

On this week's Keepin' It Real, Cam explains the Ft Lauderdale accord and how it's telling him that it's time to move on. ----- My wife and I will be empty nesters in eighteen months. If all goes according to plan, in that time our youngest two will graduate and head to college and if looking back is anything like looking ahead, these next eighteen months will fly by. If you're a regular listener, you know that my wife and I have four kids. We purchased this house with a family of six in mind. With only two kids left at home, it's already a lot of space and in eighteen months it will be much larger than we need. So today, just now, in fact, a realtor left. We wanted her to tell us what buying and selling a home looks like today since we've not done it in nearly twenty years. What part of our house will new buyers like and how can we accent it. What parts will buyers not like and how can we shore them up. We got from her a list of ten documents we need to find that will help in the sale of the house. And we have eighteen months or so to get all this done. This all stems from my wife and I drawing up a Reverse Bucket List in a Ft Lauderdale hotel room in December. It's an idea I got from Arthur Brooks' book called From Strength to Strength. A bucket list is what you want to do and what you want to get that will excite you; that'll make you happy. A Reverse Bucket List is what you want to get rid of or what you will never do again that will make you happy. At the top of my Reverse Bucket List was yardwork. It also included paying for homeowner's insurance on rooms and bathrooms and spaces now infrequently used with two children gone. My Reverse Bucket List included clutter and stuff. My wife and I agreed to the gist of the list and we agreed we'd begin slowly working through the list. We've termed the list and our agreement to work through it the Ft Lauderdale Accord. Since then, we've reference how any decisions we need to make jibe with the Ft Lauderdale Accord. The result has been a slow-moving process of beginning to downsize, to throw stuff away, and the most recent aspect of the Ft Lauderdale Accord was today's meeting with the realtor.   In a very short amount of time, the house downsizing idea has taken hold for me. I walk through the house looking at cabinets and closets and drawers wondering what's in ‘em and how much of it can we get rid of. Should I put a coat of paint on anything? Should suck it up and get the yard show-ready and drop sod on the places I know it will eventually die because its died four or five times already? My mind is fixed on what's next. I'm already gone. And I'm now wondering if staying here another eighteen months is too long. Regardless, my inner knower is erasing all doubt that it's definitely time to move on. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

Student Pastor Clay Knight shares a message out of 2 Chronicles 7:11-14. Listen in as 2 teens share their testimonies from Discipleship Now weekend and Clay shares that when it comes to our value God is the only on that gets to determine our value. Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus. To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

On today's Keepin It Real, Cam reports back about his most memorable event on his recent trip to Brazil. He traveled a long way to come back with this... ------ Cachaca is a Brazilian alcohol that was first made by the slaves the Portuguese brought to Brazil. It's sugar cane based. Very sweet. And like gumbo, red beans and rice, jazz music, and the Mississippi delta blues among other things, it was what the poor people created due to a lack of resources and that the wealthy people eventually wanted. Crazy how that works so predictably. It's like clockwork.  Anyway, my wife and I were enjoying our first cocktail made of cachaca by the pool last week in a small coastal community north of Sao Paulo called Paraty. However, we struggled to enjoy the drink. And I'm certain you can relate to what happened. It's become a meme - There was someone in an environment too small for their voice, talking too loudly. It was loud people having private conversations on the phone in small spaces. Loud Zoom calls in coffee shops. You've witnessed this. In our case it was a British couple lying in lounge chairs by the pool on speakerphone with their daughter talking about finding her an apartment in London. The father, to be heard, raised his voice to nearly a yell so the phone would hear him from three feet away. Well, my wife and I heard him, neighbors living next to the hotel heard him, the birds in the trees on the coast heard him, the shop owner across town, people in the next city over and the Uruguayans 1000 miles to the south also heard him. We didn't want to, but we learned a lot about this family and their dysfunctional and helpless daughter. Our relaxing drink tasted like cachaca, lime, and disgust. Around the pool were two other couples. We met and stood talking in the pool. They were really nice. One couple had been traveling since January 1st. They were recently retired and described retirement as having three distinct phases – Go Time, Slow Time, and then, No Time. Go Time is travel. Slow Time too old to travel and now you sit around the house. No Time is travel back and forth to your final doctor appointments. They retired early to have a longer Go Time and were doing it up right. They were telling us about how they planned their extensive trips then, and I promise I'm not making this up, the British man got into the pool and began swimming laps right through middle of us three couples and another guy who had joined us. We stood there in water up to our waists in disbelief. He kicked right through us, splashing us, no more than a foot or two away as he came by. I'd never seen anything like it. Was it aggressive? Or was it just plain clueless? Anyway, the three different couples plus the one guy decided not to move. And he kept swimming. We'd pause our chat as he swam through. It's sad that after traveling about 18 hours to get to a place way off my radar and another 18 hours to get back home, the only story I have from my trip is about a British man in our pool. Which makes me want to drink lots of cachaca. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.        

Pastor Freddy T continues the series in EXODUS and delivers a message out of Exodus 11. Listen in as Freddy T shares how God prospers and protects His people.   Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

Pastor Freddy T continues the series in EXODUS and delivers a message out of Exodus 10:3-29. Listen in as Freddy T shares the key characteristics of being a biblical Leader.   Keep It Real. Keep It Jesus.   To learn more visit https://www.reallifesango.com

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