Podcast appearances and mentions of lawrence adjah

Lawrence E. Adjah is a Community Builder and Host serving at the nexus of Business, Faith, and Community Wellness.   Lawrence builds communities and hosts conversations that unite, heal and transform lives. Lawrence serves as the Founder and Chairman of the Family Dinner Foundation whose mission is to connect the world as a family at and beyond the dinner table. Beginning with its first initiative, Our Family Dinner in 2008, which reached nearly 50K young professionals around the world, its work has expanded to empowering an ecosystem of initiatives dedicated to connecting brothers and sisters as a family beyond the dinner table.  In a time where many of us are mediating our lives behind a computer screen and are living in cities without strong pre-existing relationships, Lawrence became burdened by the sleeping giant of our time: loneliness.  Observing that we've become more digitally connected than we've ever been, yet more isolated and disconnected interpersonally than ever before, it became his mission to address this growing issue. He believes that we were never meant to do life alone and that it is vital for people to have a space where they can build lifelong, life-sustaining relationships.  Through his experience in business and community building, he became convinced the solution to this challenge is as much a spiritual matter as it is a civic, social, and technological opportunity. He pursued formal theological education and training and became an ordained Pastor and spiritual counselor who brings this foundation into every aspect of his approach to community building, business and life.  Lawrence currently hosts two shows, Watch God Work, a show featuring leaders from all arenas of business, entertainment, civic leadership and culture sharing their “God Stories” and A2D (Agree2Disagree) a weekly conversation that intentionally tackles the “the challenging conversations” in our community we are having or need to have in our families, friendships and/or romantic relationships.  Lawrence began his career as a management consultant for McKinsey & Company in its New York office, helping to serve some of the world's largest professional sports organizations and media companies. Prior to joining McKinsey, he was a nationally ranked track and field competitor through college, where he entered as a National Champion & HS All-American.  After McKinsey, Lawrence served as the Senior Director of Business Development at a premiere sports and entertainment marketing agency in New York.  Lawrence has served as a trusted Executive Advisor and Counselor to business leaders, from C-suite executives to solo lead small business owners, with nearly 15 years of experience through his firm, Adjah.  He's also a licensed and ordained Pastor, a Prepare + Enrich Certified Marriage Counselor, and Spiritual Coach & Trainer, who also leads the world's first gospel-based spiritual gym, Foundation JC. Lawrence serves as an Advisory Board Member and Former President of the Board of Directors for The Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS). Lawrence also serves on the Board of Directors for the Urbanworld Film Festival and the national Board of New City Kids. He's also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.  Lawrence holds a B.A., from Harvard University, an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, an M.Ed from The University of Texas at Austin with distinction and a Masters of Divinity (M.Div) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support

On today's show: CJ and Mike talk to Joel Tudman, Lawrence Adjah and Prince Daniels Jr. about the state of mental health of black men. The duo also preview the Southern Heritage Classic.

Can You Be Friends with Your Ex? | A2D: Friendship Series: TLC “What About Your Friends” SeriesFriendship Series: TLC “What About Your Friends” SeriesA2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships. Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Lawrence E. Adjah is a Community Builder and Host serving at the nexus of Business, Faith, and Community Wellness. Lawrence builds communities and hosts conversations that unite, heal and transform lives.Lawrence and Ladun talk growing up Nigerian American, Identity, and tips for relationship wellness. You don't want to miss this episode of the Unconventional Christian Podcast!For more on Lawrence check out: https://lawrenceadjah.com/about.*Like and Subscribe to the podcast on Youtube*Follow Lawrence: @adjah_lFollow Ladun Thompson: @iamladunPlease rate and subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unconventional-christian-podcast/id1561301210Lawrence serves as the Founder and Chairman of the Family Dinner Foundation whose mission is to connect the world as a family at and beyond the dinner table. Beginning with its first initiative, Our Family Dinner in 2008, which reached nearly 50K young professionals around the world, its work has expanded to empowering an ecosystem of initiatives dedicated to connecting brothers and sisters as a family beyond the dinner table.

On May 23, 2021 Guest Speaker, Pastor Lawrence Adjah talked about how raging spiritual hunger often leaves us feeling discontent in our lives. His words encourage and teach us about how we can satisfy this hunger through Christ! If you enjoyed this sermon check out our past episodes, tune into Vimeo, or check out our website @ Beacon.church to find out how to get connected. We'd love to hear from you!

Can You Be Friends with the Opposite Sex? | A2D: Friendship Series: TLC “What About Your Friends” SeriesFriendship Series: TLC “What About Your Friends” SeriesA2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships. Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How to Maintain Friendship as an Adult? | A2D: Friendship Series: TLC “What About Your Friends” SeriesFriendship Series: TLC “What About Your Friends” SeriesA2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships. Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How to Get Over a Relationship? | A2D: “Relationship 101” SeriesRelationship 101: This #AIID​ series goal is to engage enduring relationship questions as we were offering wise counsel to our younger selves, a “stranger” or a loved one. Since we're all on the journey we thought it would be insightful to see the unique perspectives and paths we would take around these timeless questions.A2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships. Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How to End a Relationship? | A2D: “Relationship 101” SeriesRelationship 101: This #AIID​ series goal is to engage enduring relationship questions as we were offering wise counsel to our younger selves, a “stranger” or a loved one. Since we're all on the journey we thought it would be insightful to see the unique perspectives and paths we would take around these timeless questions.A2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships. Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How to Save a Relationship? | A2D: “Relationship 101” SeriesRelationship 101: This #AIID​ series goal is to engage enduring relationship questions as we were offering wise counsel to our younger selves, a “stranger” or a loved one. Since we're all on the journey we thought it would be insightful to see the unique perspectives and paths we would take around these timeless questions.A2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships. Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How Do You Make Long Distance Relationships Work? | A2D: “Relationship 101” SeriesRelationship 101: This #AIID​ series goal is to engage enduring relationship questions as we were offering wise counsel to our younger selves, a “stranger” or a loved one. Since we're all on the journey we thought it would be insightful to see the unique perspectives and paths we would take around these timeless questions.A2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships. Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How Do You Build Trust in a relationship? | A2D: “Relationship 101” SeriesThis #AIID series goal is to engage enduring relationship questions as if we were offering wise counsel to our younger selves, a “stranger” or a loved one. Since we're all on the journey we thought it would be insightful to see the unique perspectives and paths we would take around these timeless questions.A2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How Important is Age in Dating for Marriage? | A2D: Agree II Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah & Dalourny NemorinThis #AIID series goal is to have a transparent conversation about the many black family dynamics that we do not often talk about. Whether we accept it or not, our family of origin deeply influences how we've been shaped and how we shop in the world.We have difficult discussions about how these family dynamics impact both men and women in our adult lives.  Alongside exploring the challenges, we do our best to begin practical conversation around solutions. Family is wealth, but to whom much is given, much is expected.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Do Business and Family Really Mix? | A2D: “This is Family Business” SeriesThis #AIID series goal is to have a transparent conversation about the many black family dynamics that we do not often talk about. Whether we accept it or not, our family of origin deeply influences how we've been shaped and how we shop in the world.We have difficult discussions about how these family dynamics impact both men and women in our adult lives.  Alongside exploring the challenges, we do our best to begin practical conversation around solutions. Family is wealth, but to whom much is given, much is expected.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Are Family Secrets Ever Warranted? | A2D: “This is Family Business” SeriesThis #A2D series goal is to have a transparent conversation about the many black family dynamics that we do not often talk about. Whether we accept it or not, our family of origin deeply influences how we've been shaped and how we shop in the world.We have difficult discussions about how these family dynamics impact both men and women in our adult lives.  Alongside exploring the challenges, we do our best to begin practical conversation around solutions. Family is wealth, but to whom much is given, much is expected.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How Do You Forgive Your Siblings? | A2D: “This is Family Business” SeriesThis #A2D series goal is to have a transparent conversation about the many black family dynamics that we do not often talk about. Whether we accept it or not, our family of origin deeply influences how we've been shaped and how we shop in the world.We have difficult discussions about how these family dynamics impact both men and women in our adult lives.  Alongside exploring the challenges, we do our best to begin practical conversation around solutions. Family is wealth, but to whom much is given, much is expected.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How Do You Forgive Your Father? | A2D: “This is Family Business” SeriesThis #A2D series goal is to have a transparent conversation about the many black family dynamics that we do not often talk about. Whether we accept it or not, our family of origin deeply influences how we've been shaped and how we shop in the world.We have difficult discussions about how these family dynamics impact both men and women in our adult lives.  Alongside exploring the challenges, we do our best to begin practical conversation around solutions. Family is wealth, but to whom much is given, much is expected.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

How Do You Forgive Your Mother? | A2D: “This is Family Business” Serieshis #A2D series goal is to have a transparent conversation about the many black family dynamics that we do not often talk about. Whether we accept it or not, our family of origin deeply influences how we've been shaped and how we shop in the world.We have difficult discussions about how these family dynamics impact both men and women in our adult lives.  Alongside exploring the challenges, we do our best to begin practical conversation around solutions. Family is wealth, but to whom much is given, much is expected.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

On January 17, 2021 Beacon welcomed back Lawrence Adjah. He outlined the importance of God's word and the role it plays in experiencing God's power. If you enjoyed this sermon check out our past episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts or check out our website @ Beacon.church to find out how to get connected. We'd love to hear from you!

How Do You Define Family? | A2D: “This is Family Business” Preview EpisodeThis #A2D series goal is to have a transparent conversation about the many black family dynamics that we do not often talk about. Whether we accept it or not, our family of origin deeply influences how we've been shaped and how we shop in the world.We have difficult discussions about how these family dynamics impact both men and women in our adult lives.  Alongside exploring the challenges, we do our best to begin practical conversation around solutions. Family is wealth, but to whom much is given, much is expected.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Do Women Really Welcome Men Expressing Their Feelings?  Pt 2 | A2D: Myth or Not Series Episode 7This #A2D series is exploring those long-standing durable “myths” / beliefs that have informed how brothers and sisters show up with family, friends and partners, from the famous “do good guys finish last” to the ominous “whether successful black men only marry…” We cover them all, still even with the levity of some, there are many heavy ones that unconsciously inform our thoughts and actions for better and more often than not, for the worst. Our goal is to discuss them, deconstruct them and put you in a better position to reflect upon them in your own life.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

In part 2 of this interview, Community Builder, Host, and Founder of Family Dinner Foundation, Lawrence Adjah discusses responding to the call to ministry, overcoming heartbreak, and having faith for the provision to walk in his purpose.

Can Men Express Their Feelings? Pt 1 | A2D: Myth or Not Series Episode 6This #A2D series is exploring those long-standing durable “myths” / beliefs that have informed how brothers and sisters show up with family, friends and partners, from the famous “do good guys finish last” to the ominous “whether successful black men only marry…” We cover them all, still even with the levity of some, there are many heavy ones that unconsciously inform our thoughts and actions for better and more often than not, for the worst. Our goal is to discuss them, deconstruct them and put you in a better position to reflect upon them in your own life.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Community Builder, Host, and Founder of Family Dinner Foundation, Lawrence Adjah discusses growing up with positive examples of entrepreneurship and human connection, reframing his identity as a result of disappointment and loss, and discovering the call to help others establish and strengthen their most important relationships.

Are Black Men Intimidated by Successful Black Women? | A2D: Myth or Not Series Episode 5This #A2D series is exploring those long-standing durable “myths” / beliefs that have informed how brothers and sisters show up with family, friends and partners, from the famous “do good guys finish last” to the ominous “whether successful black men only marry…” We cover them all, still even with the levity of some, there are many heavy ones that unconsciously inform our thoughts and actions for better and more often than not, for the worst. Our goal is to discuss them, deconstruct them and put you in a better position to reflect upon them in your own life.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Do Successful Black Men Marry Black Women? | A2D: Myth or Not Series Episode 4This #A2D series is exploring those long-standing durable “myths” / beliefs that have informed how brothers and sisters show up with family, friends and partners, from the famous “do good guys finish last” to the ominous “whether successful black men only marry…” We cover them all, still even with the levity of some, there are many heavy ones that unconsciously inform our thoughts and actions for better and more often than not, for the worst. Our goal is to discuss them, deconstruct them and put you in a better position to reflect upon them in your own life.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Do Women Struggle to Apologize in Relationships? | A2D: Myth or Not Series Episode 3This #A2D series is exploring those long-standing durable “myths” / beliefs that have informed how brothers and sisters show up with family, friends and partners, from the famous “do good guys finish last” to the ominous “whether successful black men only marry…” We cover them all, still even with the levity of some, there are many heavy ones that unconsciously inform our thoughts and actions for better and more often than not, for the worst. Our goal is to discuss them, deconstruct them and put you in a better position to reflect upon them in your own life.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l  + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Do Nice Guys Finish Last? | A2D: Myth or Not? SeriesIs It True? How About for You? | A2D: Myth or Not Series Episode 2This #A2D series is exploring those long-standing durable “myths” / beliefs that have informed how brothers and sisters show up with family, friends and partners, from the famous “do good guys finish last” to the ominous “whether successful black men only marry…” We cover them all, still even with the levity of some, there are many heavy ones that unconsciously inform our thoughts and actions for better and more often than not, for the worst. Our goal is to discuss them, deconstruct them and put you in a better position to reflect upon them in your own life.A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Is It True? How About for You? | A2D: Myth or Not Series PreviewThis week's #A2D conversation was a prelude and preview conversation to a series we will kick off next week exploring those long-standing durable “myths” / beliefs that have informed how brothers and sisters show up with family, friends and partners, from the famous “do good guys finish last” to the ominous “whether successful black men only marry…” We cover them all, still even with the levity of some, there are many heavy ones that unconsciously inform our thoughts and actions for better and more often than not, for the worst. Our goal is to discuss them, deconstruct them and put you in a better position to reflect upon them in your own lifeA2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Is the Media's Portrayal of Black Women Being Used to Divide the Black Community? | A2DNext week we start a whole new series, but this week we touched on a conversation sparked by a tweet (https://twitter.com/_BarringtonII/status/1326173480711315457) and clearly, my sister and I did not agree, which is ok!A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Where Do We Go From Here? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage SeriesIs It Really that Bad? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage Series: We're exploring specific challenges Black Men and Black women face in pursuing marriage with each other. A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Do We Underestimate the Importance of Personality? Pt. 2  | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage SeriesWar of Personalities: ‘The Alpha and the O-Bae-Ta' | Do We Underestimate the Importance of Finding Our Personality Complement? Part 2: A Black Man's PerspectiveIs It Really that Bad? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage Series: We're exploring specific challenges Black Men and Black women face in pursuing marriage with each other. A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Do We Underestimate the Importance of Personality? Pt. 1  | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage SeriesWar of Personalities: ‘The Alpha and the O-Bae-Ta' | Do We Underestimate the Importance of Finding Our Personality Complement? Part 1: A Black Woman's PerspectiveIs It Really that Bad? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage Series: We're exploring specific challenges Black Men and Black women face in pursuing marriage with each other. A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

with Lawrence Adjah

Trauma, Grace, and Truth: Can We Find Healing Together? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage SeriesIs It Really that Bad? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage Series: We're exploring specific challenges Black Men and Black women face in pursuing marriage with each other. A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Can You Be a Great Team Without Clearly Defined (Gender) Roles? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage SeriesIs It Really that Bad? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage Series: We're exploring specific challenges Black Men and Black women face in pursuing marriage with each other. A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Do (Wo)Men Have Unrealistic Financial/Lifestyle Expectations? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage SeriesIs It Really that Bad? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage Series: We're exploring specific challenges Black Men and Black women face in pursuing marriage with each other. A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Is It Really that Bad? | A2D: The Pursuit of Marriage Series PreviewWe're exploring specific challenges Black Men and Black women face in pursuing marriage with each other. The People Have Spoken: This week's #A2D conversation was a prelude and preview conversation to a series we will kick off next week exploring specific challenges Black Men and Black women face in pursuing marriage with each other. A2D: Agree 2 Disagree with Lawrence E. Adjah and Dalourny NemorinA weekly conversation around topics we're all talking about but struggling to do it well online and offline. With a goal to build community, we intentionally engage difficult topics that cover family, friendship and romantic relationships.Subscribe to A2D Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLsFollow Us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/adjah_l + http://instagram.com/deenemo_

Lawrence Adjah

Lawrence Adjah is an alum of Harvard, McKinsey, Stanford. He is a community builder, business advisor, and pastor. Several years ago, Lawrence organized a family-style dinner for some acquaintances at a restaurant in NYC. Rule: no phones at the table, no discussing work. Treat tablemates like family. Participants wanted to attend another dinner and bring people they knew. A movement was born. Now, the Family Dinner Foundation that Lawrence founded has 50,000 participants.  Last year, Lawrence and his board began exploring how to build community beyond the dinner table, and that focus has now taken center-stage in the age of the coronavirus. http://lawrenceadjah.com/

Lawrence Adjah preaches from Ruth 1:1-18.

Lawrence Adjah preaches through Philippians 2:3-11, continuing in our sermon series "Philippians: The Epistle of Joy".

About our Guest: Lawrence E. Adjah is an entrepreneur and community builder dedicated to creating content, community and conversation that unites, heals and transforms lives. He’s the Founder and Chair of Family Dinner Foundation, an international, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to connect the world as a family at, and beyond, the dinner table.   Episode Summary Lawrence discusses building friendships and relationships as an adult, the challenges of running a global volunteer organization and the importance of a network vs. people who actually care about you.   Insight from this episode:   Lawrence’s background as a Nigerian American growing up in New Jersey and its influence, plus his Olympic dreams and change of focus for his personal goals The unintentional creation of Our Family Dinner in 2008 based on a responsibility to friend feeling depressed and lost in an unknown city Taking the idea of extended family and bringing it to the dinner table and creating a viral movement around it Overcoming the challenges he faced building a global non-profit through taking ownership, building a sustainable/scalable business model, & understanding that friendship and relationships are everything Next steps for Lawrence and his foundation: continuing to serve around the world and helping to build relationships & friendships   You’ll learn: Why Lawrence founded the Family Dinner Foundation How to  a worldwide team through understanding the mission and the fundamentals How to scale up a global volunteer organization The fundamentals of Networks vs. Relationships and the importance of genuine friendships in business How Lawrence has accomplished growing the brand globally and empowering a volunteer global staff to further the reach of his brand The keys to empowering people to partner with you financially The two different type of dinners that exist for the organization Tips to train volunteers remotely   Quotes from our guest:  “ If anything, I said just by osmosis how much can I grow and How much can I learn” - Lawrence Adjah episode #88 “Our mission is to connect the world as a family over the dinner table” - Lawrence Adjah episode #88 “Our tradition is everybody eats at the family dinner table”  - Lawrence Adjah episode #88 “Something magical happens over a meal” - Lawrence Adjah Episode #88 “Family means everybody” - Lawrence Adjah Episode #88     Resources Mentioned: https://www.ourfamilydinner.org/ Google Hangouts Zoom   Favorite Books:     The Last Lecture  by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zaslow   Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community by Martin Luther King, Jr Favorite Quotes:   “But from there you will search again for the Lord your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.” Moses from Deuteronomy 4:29 The Bible “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” Paul from 2 Timothy 1:7 The Bible   3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Have faith Be courageous Use your greatest asset to meet your greatest need   Stay Connected:   Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/   Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Guest Name: http://lawrenceadjah.com/ Instagram: @adjah_l Twitter: @ajah_l Facebook: @lawrence.adjah Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on  itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast