Podcasts about racially divided nation

In Episode 48, we are continuing our fan favorites mini-series with a re-cast of our interview with Cori Close, Head Coach of UCLA Women's Basketball, who talked with Phil about lessons she learned from her mentor, John Wooden, her personal “Why,” what a broom and a shovel have to do with leadership, her Close Conversations, healthy conflict, gratitude, Championship Level Habits, doing the next right thing, and how work done in the dark gets revealed in the light. Specifically, Coach Close discusses: Issues with specialization in one sport too early (2:52) How she developed her passion for soccer, basketball, and leadership, and how she got to be where she is today (4:02) Some lessons she learned while being mentored by the incomparable, John Wooden (8:56) Her personal “Why” and life mission, and how it informs her leadership (12:40) What are the things from sports that will stay with us for our whole life (14:44) Why she has a broom and a shovel in her office (18:55) How we can find and what we can learn from her Close Conversations on social media (21:44) Why healthy conflict and tension is necessary for any healthy team (24:34) A “have-to” vs. “get-to” mentality and why it matters (32:54) Creating and reaching Championship Level Habits (39:16) Doing the next right thing in the midst of the wrestle and getting back to neutral (45:57) What she wants her players to know when they leave her program (53:16) What she has learned directly from basketball (and soccer) that she has used in her life and leadership outside the game(s) (54:41) How the work done in the dark gets revealed in the light (58:34) Her book and podcast recommendations (1:00:44) Resources and Links from this Episode Coach Close on IG & Twitter (@coachcoriclose), and FB (Cori Close) Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Phil and HSEL on Clubhouse -- @phildarke Ted Lasso (Apple TV) Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life, by James Kerr The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, by Stephen R. Covey Chop Wood, Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great, by Joshua Medcalf Burn Your Goals: The Counter Cultural Approach to Achieving Your Greatest Potential, by Joshua Medcalf The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else, by Patrick Lencioni Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, by Patrick Lencioni The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation, by Miles McPherson “Two Perspectives on Abortion,” Think Orphan Podcast, Episode 110 In Pursuit of Orphan Excellence: My Kids, Your Kids, Our Kids, by Philip Darke and Keith McFarland, et. al Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered, by Lisa Terkeurst It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life, by Trever Moawad Win in the Dark, by Joshua Medcalf and Lucas Jadin The Focus 3 Podcast The Relentless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World, by John Mark Comer Fight Hustle, End Hurry Podcast with John Mark Comer and Jefferson Bethke

In Episode 28, Cori Close, Head Coach of UCLA Women’s Basketball, talks with Phil about lessons she learned from her mentor, John Wooden, her personal “Why,” what a broom and a shovel have to do with leadership, her Close Conversations, healthy conflict, gratitude, Championship Level Habits, doing the next right thing, and how work done in the dark gets revealed in the light. Specifically, Cori discusses: Issues with specialization in one sport too early (2:52) How she developed her passion for soccer, basketball, and leadership, and how she got to be where she is today (4:02) Some lessons she learned while being mentored by the incomparable, John Wooden (8:56) Her personal “Why” and life mission, and how it informs her leadership (12:40) What are the things from sports that will stay with us for our whole life (14:44) Why she has a broom and a shovel in her office (18:55) How we can find and what we can learn from her Close Conversations on social media (21:44) Why healthy conflict and tension is necessary for any healthy team (24:34) A “have-to” vs. “get-to” mentality and why it matters (32:54) Creating and reaching Championship Level Habits (39:16) Doing the next right thing in the midst of the wrestle and getting back to neutral (45:57) What she wants her players to know when they leave her program (53:16) What she has learned directly from basketball (and soccer) that she has used in her life and leadership outside the game(s) (54:41) How the work done in the dark gets revealed in the light (58:34) Her book and podcast recommendations (1:00:44) Resources and Links from this Episode Coach Close on IG & Twitter (@coachcoriclose), and FB (Cori Close) Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Phil and HSEL on Clubhouse -- @phildarke Ted Lasso (Apple TV) Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life, by James Kerr The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, by Stephen R. Covey Chop Wood, Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great, by Joshua Medcalf Burn Your Goals: The Counter Cultural Approach to Achieving Your Greatest Potential, by Joshua Medcalf The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else, by Patrick Lencioni Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, by Patrick Lencioni The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation, by Miles McPherson “Two Perspectives on Abortion,” Think Orphan Podcast, Episode 110 In Pursuit of Orphan Excellence: My Kids, Your Kids, Our Kids, by Philip Darke and Keith McFarland, et. al Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered, by Lisa Terkeurst It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your Life, by Trever Moawad Win in the Dark, by Joshua Medcalf and Lucas Jadin The Focus 3 Podcast The Relentless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World, by John Mark Comer Fight Hustle, End Hurry Podcast with John Mark Comer and Jefferson Bethke  

We need to understand the mosaic and tapestry of humanity and what God intended us to be and do it based on the cultural context. What we need to do is not belittle how people connect to God but be honest about it and have dialogue without demonizing the reality of who we are.  We see each other through cultural context.  For me to say I don't see you as a white man/woman or you to say you don’t see me as a black man or see a black woman is to dishonor that God made us different. The key to the blood of Christ is that I don't see you as better or worse than me, I see you equal to me and that's where the "church" hasn't been loud. The blood doesn't just save us it makes us siblings.  Heirs and co-heirs with Christ. It's very hard to dishonor what reminds you of yourself. Have uncomfortable conversations because they will lead to healing. Many times when people from different backgrounds come to the fellowship we shouldn’t look at them as outsiders. Maybe the Lord has sent them to grow you.  #kingdomminded #faithpodcast #christianpodcast #kingdomculture #racialprofiling #racialjustice #racialequality #racisminamerica #raciallydivided #ministry

On this next installment of Books That Changed Me, we're talking through The Third Option by Miles McPherson. In this episode we discuss:Racial unrest in 2020How I found the bookWhy books like How to Be an Antiracist and White Fragility do not workWhat exactly is the "third option?"What makes this book different than others about race relations?Past Episodes:George Floyd, Peace Among Violence & Christians Responding to InjusticeResponse to the Candace Owens Video on George Floyd INTERVIEW | Ashleigh Douglas, Founder of Progress Over Power, On Demonstrating Love During a Historic Era of DivisionHuman Trafficking Resources:The A21 CampaignOperation Underground RailroadPick up your copy of The Third Option!Support the show (https://glow.fm/tecktalks)

Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lebron James, Muhammed Ali, Mike Tyson...aren't these people proof that America is truly the land of equal opportunity? When we see the financial success, love and admiration for black athletes, isn't that proof that we are past the horrors of our racist past? Simply stated, the answer to these questions is: no. Anthony Tolliver helps us see that success in professional sports is not the full picture of the opportunities and treatment of minorities in the United States. Anthony Tolliver played basketball at Creighton University before going to a professional basketball career that has taken him from the NBA D-League (now called G-League), to Germany, to the NBA. While in the NBA (at the time of this airing lol), Anthony has played for the: San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trailblazers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony is also an entrepreneur. He has played a part in starting many businesses including Active Faith Sports (www.activefaithsports.com) and the Big Blanket (www.bigblanket.com). Anthony is a dedicated husband and active father to his 4 children. You can follow Anthony on Social Media at: @ATolliver44. You can connect with Evan on Social Media at: @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com. WHAT IN THE...World The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson (https://www.amazon.com/Third-Option-Racially-Divided-Nation/dp/1501172190) WHAT IN THE...Word Proverbs 18:13 - If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. Remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-evanb/message

On this episode of TRINtalks, host Trinity Alicia (@trinityaliciaa on IG and Twitter) discusses her experience with church hunting, discovering her current church in San Diego, California and more.  Book mentioned in this episode: The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Pastor Miles McPherson. Follow TRINtalks on Instagram @trintalkspodcast!

If more Christians of different racial backgrounds began worshipping together, could racial reconciliation follow? Joining us to talk about it are Rev. Robert Marva, pastor at St. Agnes Our Lady of Fatima, and Mario Hauser, pastor at Church of the North Coast - Wickliffe campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With racial tension being at an all-time high in the lives of today's young adults, many of us are looking for hope. In a culture that almost forces us to pick sides between majority and minority culture, police or anti-police, conservative or liberal, is there a third option? In this Off Limits conversation, these are the questions Pastor and Author Miles McPherson helps us answer.

“Instead of a cancel culture, we need a kindness culture.  Instead of engaging in conflict, we have to engage in discourse.” – Brian Buffini   Division is everywhere in our world today. In this episode, Brian reflects on why people have become separated and teaches how we can come together to be more unified. He explains why this is one of the most unusual times in our history, shares some observations about where we are in our cultural dialogue and outlines proactive steps everyone can take to heal and reunite.   YOU WILL LEARN: Why respect for others is so important. How to have grace. Why we shouldn’t conform.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation,” by Miles McPherson “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Dead Poets Society,” movie How to Love and Be Loved, podcast series with Joe Ehrmann   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” – Winston Churchill "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." – Thomas Jefferson “Nothing great has ever happened from hate.” – Brian Buffini “Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view.” – Dale Carnegie “If there's any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from that person's angle as well as from your own.” – Henry Ford “You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view.” – Harper Lee “The smallest change in perspective can change a life.” – Oprah Winfrey "Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." – Marcus Aurelius "It's not what you look at that matters. It's what you see." – Henry David Thoreau “In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou "The whole is greater than the sum of the parts."– Aristotle "None of us is as smart as all of us." – Kenneth Blanchard "Diversity: the art of thinking independently together." – Malcolm Forbes “If we find ourselves becoming critical of other people, we should stop examining them and start examining ourselves.” – William Barclay “I do not understand the mystery of grace, only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” – Anne Lamott "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." – Mark Twain “Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.” – Eleanor Roosevelt "Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth." – President John F. Kennedy "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – Ralph Waldo Emerson "Conformity is the last refuge of the unimaginative." – Oscar Wilde “I still believe America’s best days are yet to come.” – Brian Buffini   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave  

This week, Wendy Lowe helps us Grow on the Go through and open and honest discussion about racism in Canada. She is the Senior Pastor at NEXT Christian Community, serving Christian compassion ministries as well as teaching leadership and team building in the corporate sector. Wendy talks with Donna about the racism hidden in our own hearts and how not acting hatefully toward anyone is not enough for a Christ-follower. Learn why confronting racism is Kingdom work and the ways we can each make a difference in this podcast episode. Resources mentioned: * How to be an Antiracist by Ibram Kendi* White Fragility by Robin Diangelo* I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown* The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson* Woke Church by Eric Mason See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today, I cannot wait for you to hear my friend, Grace Wabuke Klein as she vulnerably shares her story. She will open your eyes to what it was like for her to grow up in America as an African American woman.  I love that she is helping raise awareness in the tone of hope.  Grace also shares 4 practical steps to help us move toward unity from the Good Samaritan parable.  I promise you do not want to miss her wisdom. In addition, I highly recommend you reading Grace’s powerful story by decade on Instagram @gracewabukeklein.  I know her posts will inspire you to want to lean in and better understand racism. Honestly, I cannot wait to read Grace's entire story in her soon to be released book, The Neighbor Next Door. Lastly, Grace shares about flourishing in the winter season. Being single for two decades before meeting her husband, Grace shares what God revealed to her about Depth.  Honestly, it is one of my favorite parts of our conversation. Friends, I promise you do not want to miss the nuggets of truth from my friend, Grace. Book Recommendations * Humility by Andrew Murray * The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson * Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison Grace and her husband lead focus412, a ministry that helps churches grow. Previously, she was on the pastoral staff at Faith Church in West Covina, California, for more than 15 years. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.  Some fun facts about Grace: when she’s not exploring a fascinating country around the world, she is taking on new home improvement projects, seeking adventure ski diving or scuba diving, trying a new restaurant, enjoying hot yoga, completing marathons and a sprint triathlon. She recently married the love of her life, Phillip Klein and is blessed with two adult daughters, Philecia Klein and Paige Straarup, and a son-in-law, Brad Straarup. You can connect with Grace at https://www.gracewabukeklein.com/ *Amazon Affiliate Link

In this episode, John Maxwell Zooms with Miles McPherson, pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, California, and author of The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. They discuss the importance of celebrating what different races have in common, the often-overlooked paradox of being “colorblind” to race, and the value of confronting our own blind spots. Mark Cole is joined by Traci Morrow for the application portion of the episode to discuss John and Miles’s conversation. They each share how maintaining a learning posture has challenged and changed their own perspectives. Our BONUS resources for this episode are the Third Option Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching, and the live video of the entire discussion between John, Miles, and Mark. You can download the worksheet and find the video link by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ThirdOption. References: The Third Option by Miles McPherson MilesMcPherson.com Miles McPherson on Anderson Cooper 360° Leadershift by John C. Maxwell The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Learn to honor that which we have in common. A good leader is intentional in discovering ways to honor others. Here are three thoughts to consider: #1: Storytelling. Learn other's stories and be ready to tell your own #2. Let others know you SEE them. I. First, Slow down and let curiosity guide you.  II. Pay attention to others strengths and then be ready to acknowledge them #3. Be willing to explore that there is a difference in knowing what a person looks like or sounds like to knowing who they are.  Notes: Kebbi, S. (2019). The Hidden Face of Scheherazade: Stories from Behind the Veil. Being Human Press: New York. McPherson, M. (2018). The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Howard Books: New York. Connect with me at http://www.healthyleadership.online/ (www.healthyleadership.online)

Sunday, June 14, 2020. An interview & a word from Pastor Miles McPherson. Hosted by Pastor Chris Durso.

America needs a way forward after the unjust killing of George Floyd. Pastor Miles McPherson, author of "The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation," joins the podcast to share his personal story of experiencing racism and how we can all move past the us versus them mentality to build relationships with those who look different from ourselves.Also on today show, we read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about daily prayer and worship gatherings that are taking place at the site of George Floyd’s death. Learn more about Pastor Miles McPherson and buy his book here. Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“The greatest thing we can do is love our neighbor as ourselves.” — Miles McPherson   In this episode, Brian interviews Miles McPherson about his book, “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation,” in which he explains that we must learn to see people not by the color of their skin, but as humans created in the image of God. Miles also talks about his time in the NFL, how he overcame his drug addiction and how he went on to found the Rock Church in San Diego.   YOU WILL LEARN: How Miles has navigated his faith journey. How he built his organization. His top three tips for honoring somebody.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation,” by Miles McPherson “How to Read a Book,” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren www.milesmcpherson.com The Rock Church San Diego   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I think the secret sauce for me was being real. I mean, I talk about my sins all the time.” — Miles McPherson “As a church, we're trying to bring hope to every person we can, loving people where they're at.” — Miles McPherson “Whenever you're going through a trial and you wonder where God is, just remember that during the test the teacher is always silent.” — Anonymous “Be a servant. And understand what service you are providing to your customer.” — Miles McPherson “This book is about honoring what we have in common.” — Miles McPherson “We're all made in the image of God. We're all made for the purpose and with the ability to have loving relationships with each other.” — Miles McPherson “This book is going to teach us how to recognize the blind spots that we have; how to get over the fear that we have, the ignorance that we have; how to understand, how to love correctly. It’s going to give us tools to honor one another and develop stronger relationships with each other, no matter what we look like.” — Miles McPherson “When people think about having a race conversation, they always think about, well, I would assume, a race confrontation. Really, it should be a race consultation.” — Miles McPherson “Speak to people with a posture of learning and not assuming.” — Miles McPherson “In our country, we're looking at people, we're thinking everybody's a monster. But really, we're just brothers.” – Miles McPherson   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation with Pastor Miles McPherson

 “I want to be heard, I want people to listen and I want you to empathize and I want you to stand with me”   In God’s eyes, we are all his beautiful and amazing children. We are created and born equal, but how could we humans, cannot look at each other as God looks at us? Coinciding with the recent event that occurred on the 25th of May which has gone viral and gave rise to thousands of individual to stand up and fight for their rights, I am very blessed and honored to have with me a dear friend of mine, a beautiful woman of color, wife and mom of four, Joslynn Flowers on a truthful and open conversation about racism. Luke 15: Let us all take this time to pause and think, how could we, as part of the 99 sheep save that one missing and endangered sheep?   Highlights: The unforgivable inhumane racism experiences that Joslynn had to go through because of her color and how she handled every situation accordingly Realizing on how privileged I am with my skin color and how we can be a part of the solution in resolving racism Media’s huge contribution on this event and how it misleads the people on thinking about the current situation Why rioting, breaking others property and chaotic protest isn’t the solution in seeking justice for the black lives Understanding that all lives matter but not all lives are at stake right now Why it is very important to have an organic conversation about races with your children early at home and how you shape them so they could bring out the message to everyone that all colors are born equal. Opening a simple conversation, lending an ear, uplifting and encouraging persons of color around you, that they are not alone in this battle and you are fighting with them.   Speak up, pray for them, and stand with them, sign the petitions, vote wisely.   Links:  If you think you have trouble deep within, come and visit Joslynn at https://lifewithflowers.blog/ as she welcomes you to have an open dialogue with her. You can also check Joslynn on her social media account: @joslynns, open your heart and soul, let that desperate yelping voice be free.   IG Handles (Guest and Mentioned):       @joslynns       @todrick   Books Mentioned: Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson A Kids Book About Racism: by Jelani Memory Find it  at:  https://ohjoy.blogs.com/ Race Cars: A Children's Book About White Privilege by Jenny Devenny   Movies Mentioned:       13th: Netflix       See You Yesterday: Netflix       When They See Us: Netflix       The Hate You Give: Hulu       The Help: Netflix       Remember The Titans: Netflix       To Kill A Mockingbird       The Color of Friendship   Podcasts Mentioned: Push Black: https://www.pushblack.us/black-history-year-podcast IG @wearepushblack 1619 Podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/1619-project Code Switch:  https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch IG @nprcodeswitch The Diversity Gap: https://www.thediversitygap.com/   IG @thediversitygap   I am here to serve you, and I can't wait for you to share with me how can I serve you better. Tag me @meredith_franklin in your social media post or tag @leadhershippodcast and share with us what is the greatest thing that holds you back from stepping into your greatness!

 “I want to be heard, I want people to listen and I want you to empathize and I want you to stand with me”   In God's eyes, we are all his beautiful and amazing children. We are created and born equal, but how could we humans, cannot look at each other as God looks at us? Coinciding with the recent event that occurred on the 25th of May which has gone viral and gave rise to thousands of individual to stand up and fight for their rights, I am very blessed and honored to have with me a dear friend of mine, a beautiful woman of color, wife and mom of four, Joslynn Flowers on a truthful and open conversation about racism. Luke 15: Let us all take this time to pause and think, how could we, as part of the 99 sheep save that one missing and endangered sheep?   Highlights: The unforgivable inhumane racism experiences that Joslynn had to go through because of her color and how she handled every situation accordingly Realizing on how privileged I am with my skin color and how we can be a part of the solution in resolving racism Media's huge contribution on this event and how it misleads the people on thinking about the current situation Why rioting, breaking others property and chaotic protest isn't the solution in seeking justice for the black lives Understanding that all lives matter but not all lives are at stake right now Why it is very important to have an organic conversation about races with your children early at home and how you shape them so they could bring out the message to everyone that all colors are born equal. Opening a simple conversation, lending an ear, uplifting and encouraging persons of color around you, that they are not alone in this battle and you are fighting with them.   Speak up, pray for them, and stand with them, sign the petitions, vote wisely.   Links:  If you think you have trouble deep within, come and visit Joslynn at https://lifewithflowers.blog/ as she welcomes you to have an open dialogue with her. You can also check Joslynn on her social media account: @joslynns, open your heart and soul, let that desperate yelping voice be free.   IG Handles (Guest and Mentioned):       @joslynns       @todrick   Books Mentioned: Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson A Kids Book About Racism: by Jelani Memory Find it  at:  https://ohjoy.blogs.com/ Race Cars: A Children's Book About White Privilege by Jenny Devenny   Movies Mentioned:       13th: Netflix       See You Yesterday: Netflix       When They See Us: Netflix       The Hate You Give: Hulu       The Help: Netflix       Remember The Titans: Netflix       To Kill A Mockingbird       The Color of Friendship   Podcasts Mentioned: Push Black: https://www.pushblack.us/black-history-year-podcast IG @wearepushblack 1619 Podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/1619-project Code Switch:  https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch IG @nprcodeswitch The Diversity Gap: https://www.thediversitygap.com/   IG @thediversitygap   I am here to serve you, and I can't wait for you to share with me how can I serve you

This week is a big one and the timing couldn’t be better for this episode on getting your SOUL RIGHT. Yes, my new book “Get Your MIND Right” comes out tomorrow. But this episode is much needed. There are protests, looting, violence, we’re in the midst of a pandemic, and we clearly need some divine intervention. Little did I know when I recorded this episode that it would be aired at such a crucial time. Today’s episode is with one of my longest-standing spiritual mentors and closest friends, Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church in San Diego, Ca. Miles McPherson is a former NFL player, he overcame a cocaine addiction, and his testimony has since led over 1.8 million people to Christ. He also has a book called “The Third Option--Hope for a Racially Divided Nation.” Between his “The Third Option” book and the “Get Your Mind Right” book, I can’t think of 2 better books to get your MIND and your SOUL right NOW. I’ve known Miles for over 22-years now and he’s greatly impacted my faith walk since I started listening to him preach way back in 1998. In this episode, Pastor Miles talks about… His transformation from using drugs to surrendering his life to Jesus. What is the “Third Option?” His 6-step process to Get His Mind Right. His 3-step process to Get his Soul Right. FEAR and what we can do about it. Bottom line is that you will be better after listening to this episode. Pastor Miles shares what is on his heart these days and his mission to raise the next generation. Lastly, he shares a special prayer at the end of the episode to solidify that both our minds and souls are singing. Regardless of your faith or beliefs, you don’t want to miss this episode. Buckle-up for a great episode full of fun, laughter, deep conversation, and even some smack-talking. It’s guaranteed to get your heart, mind, and soul soaring!! Please be sure to share this episode and tag Pastor Miles and me on your social media: @ToddDurkin  Follow Pastor Miles McPherson @MilesMcPherson and www.MilesMcpherson.com Check out Miles McPherson's new book The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. www.amazon.com -- TIMESTAMPS: :24 - Meet Pastor Miles McPherson. 3:20 - 22 Years of Friendship. 7:05 - The highlight of Todd’s week.8:14 - Miles shares what is most on his heart these days. 10:07 - What has streaming done for the church? 12:06 - 1.8 Million people have been led to Christ, what do these numbers mean to Miles? 13:30 - Talking Smack! 14:18  - April 12th, 1984 5 am… 18:00 - We are talking about Skittles….. 21:05 - Alligator Arms! 22:20 - Miles-Isms…. 31:14 - What does F.E.A.R mean to Miles?  33:53 - Miles shares what he does to stay focused on his purpose right now during COVID-19. 36:10 - The unknown in today's Church. 38:04 - Key lessons. 40:14 -Taking Risks. 42:58- Read about Pastor Miles in Todd’s new book - GET YOUR MIND RIGHT. 43:36- Miles shares the 6 step process to Get his Mind Right.  48:43 - Miles 3 step process to get his Soul Right. 51:33 - A special Prayer from Pastor Miles McPherson. -- Announcement: There is a special Social Media contest starting today for the launch of my new book, Get Your MIND Right. 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The more we work and serve alongside people who are different from us, the more readily we see the image of God in everyone. Former San Diego Chargers player Miles McPherson shares how he got mixed up in drugs and the wrong lifestyle in the NFL, but was saved by God when he called out to Him in his lowest moment. Today Miles pastors the Rock Church in San Diego shares that we all have one very important thing in common: God made us in His image, which means we’re all neighbors regardless of skin color. Since he was a little boy, Derek Evans knew he wanted to lend a helping hand to many. After a series of obstacles led him to question his purpose, God helped Derek discover how a small t-shirt company he’d started called Project 615 could change the lives of not only his neighbors at home, but across the world.  Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Sarah Young Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling books Jesus Calling devotional Jesus Calling for Easter Jesus Calling episode, Heavenly Connections: Kristin Chenoweth, Joanne Rogers, & Montell Jordan Miles McPherson Rock Church in San Diego, CA The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation book Pop Warner football The Good Samaritan story   Derek Evans Project 615 The Bridge Ministry Made to Change the World book   Interview Quotes: “Every NFL team has a Christian contingent. They all have chapels. They all have chapel before the game. They all have Bible study during the week. And so there was a group on our team, and I watched them and knew that what they had, I wanted.” - Miles McPherson  “The big difference for me was having people in my life to hold me accountable and just be there to be an example.” - Miles McPherson, on life after becoming a Christian ”Every race conversation is about us vs. them. And the third option is that we honor what we have in common.” - Miles McPherson “Every time you see someone, rename them neighbor. You know, the greatest commandment is to love God with your heart, mind, and soul. And the second is just like it, to love your neighbor as yourself . . . If we would just start there and talk about people through the lens of a neighbor or brother or sister, we wouldn't say a lot of the things we say.” - Miles McPherson “Anytime there's change in my life, I'm more excited than fearful because I know that God always uses those opportunities to really strengthen us.” - Derek Evans  “The beautiful thing about being at rock bottom is that God truly uses that time to mold you, to really speak to you, to really transform your life.” - Derek Evans "As we're praying over [this homeless man], for the first time in my life, I felt God say, 'You're no different than this man you're praying for.'" – Derek Evans “God calls us to different things, and not only does He call for different things, He plants different gifts and talents inside of us that He uses to further His kingdom.” - Derek Evans “We must be the light, as Jesus calls us to be.” - Derek Evans ________________________ Enjoy these videos on Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio podcast: https://bit.ly/2uCnNM0  Original Series video podcast: https://bit.ly/2WzFY0O  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website

6. Ingroup and Outgroup Bias, w/ Abby DyerJoin Abby and Scott as they discuss "innies" and "outies", or rather, ingroups and outgroups. The phrase, "Birds of a feather flock together" is a cliché for a reason. People tend to congregate and group up with people with similar preferences and prejudices. Ingroup bias (or ingroup favoritism) refers to the tendency to favor one’s own group, its members, its characteristics, and its preferences. Outgroup bias includes negative categorizations, feelings, or ideas about people who are not part of our ingroup.Though bias is common in our world, it's actually unnatural in the Kingdom of God as Jesus embodies. Even a cursory reading of the New Testament displays a radical trajectory that goes against the grain of the ingroup/outgroup dualism. And yet, as we consider our relationships and spheres of influence, they are most likely predominantly ingroup. Which means our groups most likely reflect this bias in some ways. This isn’t a guilt trip, but it is a Gospel trip. I.e., this is an area we need to follow Jesus in as he builds his Church.Recommended Resources: Preferences Quiz: Scot McKnight's "Images of Jesus" quiz from his book on interpreting the Bible, "The Blue Parakeet". This quiz is meant to highlight our own preferences and prejudices that we project onto Jesus.Message: Persistent Poverty, by Matt Soerens of World ReliefBooks: The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation, by Miles McPherson; The Color of Compromise, by Jemar Tisby; Divided by Faith, by Christian Smith

"I thanked the young man for coming forward, which was a huge step toward healing his heart and mine. We experienced mutual honor and respect. This didn't mean the larger societal problem was fixed, but before society can be healed, the individual conflict within our hearts must be healed." -Miles McPherson With recent shootings in both El Paso & Dayton over the past few weeks, there's no denying that we live in turbulent and divided times. Yet it's imperative, more than ever, to focus on what unites us vs. what separates us. Pastor Miles McPherson (@MilesMcPherson) is a former NFL football player, motivational speaker, and the senior pastor of the Rock Church and Academy (www.sdrock.com), which he founded in 2000, and grown to become one of the largest churches in America, with more than 20,000 weekly attendees in person and online. His new book The Third Option, Hope For A Racially Divided Nation brings a unique perspective to the discussion around race and race relations. In this episode, Pastor Miles & I discuss: His new book - The Third Option, Hope For A Racially Divided Nation. Honoring ourselves and each other Overcoming FEAR - Face the facts, get Educated about the other, be Accountable to affirm one another, and build Relationships recognizing the image of God in everyone Blind spots

Police shootings. Border protests. White nationalist rallies. There’s no denying that we live in a time of racial divide that only seems to be growing. And while it’s easy to direct our focus to these great chasms that separate us, this is actually when it becomes even more imperative to start focusing on what unites us. In this episode of the Tony Robbins Podcast, Tony is sitting down with Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church in San Diego, who leads tens of thousands of diverse individuals in sermon every month. He’s also a former NFL football player, motivational speaker, and he has recently authored The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Pastor Miles brings a refreshingly different perspective to the discussion around race and race relations, asking the tough questions about how we ended up in this state of tension and turmoil, and what we can do on a psychological and practical level, so that we can initiate real change. Where does racism come from? Are we all biased in some capacity? How do we expose racial divides, and most importantly, how do we move beyond them? These are just some of the questions that Tony and Pastor Miles have a tough, honest conversation about so that we can all find a way to be part of the solution. Because perhaps it’s time for us to all take a step back, stop focusing on what separates us, and star focusing on what we have in common, so that we can all work together to build a more united world.

Issues of race and racial reconciliation are ongoing in many communities. Sean and Scott interview pastor Miles McPherson (The Rock Church in San Diego, California), about his book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Miles refers to himself as a perpetual outsider, as a mixed race individual (Black, white and Chinese ancestry) who identifies as black. Join us as he shares his experience and his solutions to the problems of racial reconciliation. [Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at www.biola.edu/thinkbiblically]

From working in the White House to moving into women's ministry and being a newlywed, Denise Gitsham Jones is full of rich wisdom to share about tackling transitions well, feeling unqualified, and why we must fight for abundance in our lives, not just settle.     Some of the topics we touched on were:  -How past doesn't indicate your future -Maintaining identity while shifted assignments (Also a bit about personality tests!) -What surprises her most about being involved in women's ministry -Why every story matters, even those who seem "boring" -Why we must FIGHT for abundance -How to work through feeling unqualified & imposter syndrome -What truly disqualifies a leader -Struggles as a 1st generation American -Navigating politics in a divided world -The third option -Who Denise believes we should really be hearing from  Resources: "Unqualified: How God Uses Broken People to Do Big Things" by Steven Furtick "The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation" by Miles McPherson Follow Denise's journey on IG at @dggitsham and look for her speaking in your area!

In every race conversation there tends to be two options given to choose from, “us” vs. “them”. I believe there is a third option, honoring what we all have in common, honoring the priceless value of God’s image in everyone we meet. Because racism negatively impacts out ability to do that, this session will help … The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation | Miles McPhersonRead More »

“We can all learn how to be more honoring.” — Miles McPherson  Miles McPherson is used to performing in front of large audiences, first as a defensive back for the San Diego Chargers and now as pastor of the Rock Church. The path from football player to religious leader and influencer wasn’t an easy one; however, it’s one he openly shares with his congregation each week. In this episode, Brian interviews Miles about his journey. Miles reveals how his determination to play football led him to the Chargers after being cut from the Rams; how the admiration he had for two of his teammates caused him to give up drugs and recommit to God and his girlfriend (now wife); and how he came to build the Rock Church in San Diego. He also discusses his new book, “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation,” which delves into the concept of race and honor. You’ll learn why it’s important to honor those who are different from you, how one can be racially offensive but not be racist, and three tips for bringing more respect to all of your relationships. Click here to learn more about Miles’ Race for Unity on September 15. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I knew the Gospel and I knew about God but I knew there was something they had that I didn’t have. They had an inner peace that I wanted.” — Miles McPherson “When I would meet somebody, God would give me the sermon on how to love that person and encourage that person.” — Miles McPherson “The secret sauce is being ‘real’.” — Miles McPherson “I’m just a guy who’s trying to make it myself. I gotta bend my knee every day.” — Miles McPherson “We’re trying to bring hope to every person we can, bringing them love where they’re at.” — Miles McPherson “If you’re faithful with the little things, God will trust you with the big things.” — Miles McPherson “It’s not what I can get; it’s what I can give them.” — Miles McPherson “Keep the focus on the people, not the check.” — Miles McPherson “You can be racially offensive and not be a racist.” — Miles McPherson “We all can learn how to be more honoring.” — Miles McPherson   Mentioned in the episode: How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler   Connect with Miles McPherson Race for Unity – September 15, 2018 Book: The Third Option Website: Milesmcpherson.com Rock Church: SDRock.com   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

Episode 150 Miles McPherson was selected in the 10th round of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. After being released, he was picked up by the San Diego Chargers, where he would play 4 seasons as a defensive back. During his time as a player, Miles became a follower of Jesus Christ, a decision that would eventually lead him to becoming a pastor. For the past 18 years, he has been the Sr. Pastor and founder of the "Rock Church" in San Diego, CA.  Miles is author of the new book "The Third Option: Hope For a Racially Divided Nation." On this episode of the podcast, Miles shares his journey from football player to pastor and coming to Christ during his playing career after being stuck in a world of drugs and addiction. We also talk to Miles about his new book, the segregation of the church, athletes using their voice to protest and why HONOR is something that can help so many of us find common ground as we look to be united and not divided. For more log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com