Podcast appearances and mentions of rodney smith jr

Rodney Smith Jr.'s simple act of assisting a neighbor with lawn care has blossomed into a nationwide movement centered on compassion and kindness. Born in Bermuda on the Fourth of July, Rodney Smith Jr. is the hero Americans didn't know we needed. https://weareraisingmen.com/ https://weareraisingmen.com/donate/ https://rodneysmithjr.com/products/one-lawn-at-a-time

The band "Queen" is selling their music catalog for more than Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen did COMBINED! New details are emerging about Alec Baldwin's behavior on the set of "Rust" before the shooting. Also, the people of Columbus, NE came through and helped out Rodney Smith JR from "Raising Men & Women Lawn Service" last week when his van broke down. What a great story! Thanks to our podcast partner Centris Federal Credit Union! You can rep our show! Buy some Pat and JT Podcast swag HERE! Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram This is another Hurrda t Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rodney Smith Jr. joins Tudor. Rodney is the founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service, a nonprofit organization that helps people in need by mowing lawns, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. The organization has over 5,000 kids across the United States and in eight other countries participating in the 50-Yard Challenge. Rodney's journey began when he prayed to be used as a vessel and found his true purpose in helping others. The movement has grown through social media and word of mouth, with kids earning different colored t-shirts for every 10 lawns they mow. Rodney has also customized lawn mowers for different causes and plans to start a worldwide tour to spread the movement globally. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Rodney Smith Jr. joins Tudor. Rodney is the founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service, a nonprofit organization that helps people in need by mowing lawns, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. The organization has over 5,000 kids across the United States and in eight other countries participating in the 50-Yard Challenge. Rodney's journey began when he prayed to be used as a vessel and found his true purpose in helping others. The movement has grown through social media and word of mouth, with kids earning different colored t-shirts for every 10 lawns they mow. Rodney has also customized lawn mowers for different causes and plans to start a worldwide tour to spread the movement globally. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Rodney Smith Jr. joins Tudor. Rodney is the founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service, a nonprofit organization that helps people in need by mowing lawns, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. The organization has over 5,000 kids across the United States and in eight other countries participating in the 50-Yard Challenge. Rodney's journey began when he prayed to be used as a vessel and found his true purpose in helping others. The movement has grown through social media and word of mouth, with kids earning different colored t-shirts for every 10 lawns they mow. Rodney has also customized lawn mowers for different causes and plans to start a worldwide tour to spread the movement globally. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, Rodney felt called to pull over and finish it for him. This single act of generosity transformed Rodney's life forever, inspiring him to challenge kids to cut 50 lawns for free for the elderly, single parents, veterans, and those with disabilities. And his "50 Yard Challenge" has been accepted by 4,948 kids from 8 countries! Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, Rodney felt called to pull over and finish it for him. This single act of generosity transformed Rodney's life forever, inspiring him to challenge kids to cut 50 lawns for free for the elderly, single parents, veterans, and those with disabilities. And his "50 Yard Challenge" has been accepted by 4,948 kids from 8 countries! Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, Rodney felt called to pull over and finish it for him. This single act of generosity transformed Rodney's life forever, inspiring him to challenge kids to cut 50 lawns for free for the elderly, single parents, veterans, and those with disabilities. And his "50 Yard Challenge" has been accepted by 4,948 kids from 8 countries! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, Rodney felt called to pull over and finish it for him. This single act of generosity transformed Rodney's life forever, inspiring him to challenge kids to cut 50 lawns for free for the elderly, single parents, veterans, and those with disabilities. And his "50 Yard Challenge" has been accepted by 4,948 kids from 8 countries! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT COACH BILL COURTNEY AND AN ARMY OF NORMAL FOLKS Coach Bill Courtney of Oscar-Winning Undefeated launches 'An Army of Normal Folks' Movement and podcast empower Americans to change our country by 'each of us doing what we can. Business leader and football coach Bill Courtney joins with other "ordinary" Americans doing extraordinary work to solve our nation's problems through the new movement, An Army of Normal Folks. "Our country's problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words in Washington, but by An Army of Normal Folks just deciding 'hey, I can help,'" said Courtney. Based on his own example, Courtney is joining with the nonprofit Iron Light Labs to launch An Army of Normal Folks. Founder of Classic American Hardwoods, Inc., in 2003, he became a volunteer football coach in America's third poorest zip code and yet 31 out of 32 seniors in his last two seasons went to college. Their success on and off the field was the subject of the documentary film, Undefeated, which won an Academy Award in 2012. "We believe that everyone has the power to create change, no matter how 'ordinary' they or their actions may seem," said Courtney. "And if there's An Army of Normal Folks just doing what we can, imagine how different our country could be." As part of the movement, Courtney hosts the iHeartMedia podcast An Army of Normal Folks. iHeartMedia is the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac. The podcast features interviews with members of the Army such as Arkansas Police Officer Tommy Norman and Back on My Feet Founder Anne Mahlum. It aims to inspire listeners and present fascinating models that can be replicated in their own communities. All individuals are invited to join An Army of Normal Folks. AN ARMY OF NORMAL FOLKS - BACKGROUNDAmerica is at a crossroads.While still having an enviable position in the 21st century, we also suffer from deep divisions, both perceived and very real. From politics and culture to race and religion, Americans seem to disagree on almost everything.These challenges are complex and multifaceted. And they're not being solved by politicians. Instead, the greatest power lies in the hands of ordinary citizens doing what they can in their own communities. And if each of us does this, just imagine how different our country could be.Our solution is An Army of Normal Folks.A grassroots movement led by Coach Bill Courtney, former volunteer football coach of Manassas High School and the subject of the 2012 Academy Award-winning documentary Undefeated, An Army of Normal Folks brings together Americans of all stripes committed to "doing what we can." Bill and his fellow changemakers believe that by taking action in ordinary but meaningful ways, such as volunteering, donating, and changing even only one other person's life, An Army of Normal Folks can make all of the difference. This is how America can overcome its problems: one life and one community at a time.Featuring stories of ordinary folks overcoming life's obstacles and their own demons to make an extraordinary difference, the "An Army of Normal Folks" podcast provides a rallying cry for every individual to join a movement that can change the country. The iHeart Radio podcast, which is hosted by Courtney, launched in May 2023 and delivers much-needed inspirational, redemptive, and unifying content. Episodes include fellow members of the Army, such as:● Tommy Norman, North Little Rock Police Officer known as the "Michael Jordan of Community Policing"● Anne Mahlum, Back on My Feet founder that's helped over 7,500 homeless Americans secure jobs and independent housing through running● Luke Mickelson, Sleep in Heavenly Peace founder whose 270 chapters have built over 140,000 beds for kids without them● Rodney Smith Jr., Raising Men and Women Lawn Care founder who's inspired over 4,300 kids to take the "50 Yard Challenge" of cutting 50 lawns for free for those in need● Arshay Cooper, rower, the protagonist of the critically acclaimed film A Most Beautiful Thing and leader in starting inner-city rowing programs● Jon Ponder, a three-time convicted felon whose nonprofit Hope for Prisoners has helped over 4,700 returning citizens in Las Vegas, with only an 8% recidivism rate● Erin Smith, head of the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program in Northwest Mississippi, and Thomas, a former foster care child she mentored● Chavis Daniels, a former Manassas Tiger football player under Coach Bill's leadership who has since mentored over 1,000 kids in Memphis● Bob Zaccheo, who offers "therapy under the hood of a car" to over 5,000 at-risk kids through Project LIFTWILLIAM B. (BILL) COURTNEY BIOWilliam B. Courtney (Bill), a native Memphian, launched An Army of Normal Folks in 2023 on the belief that if each of us just does what we can in our own communities, we can change the country. Bill doesn't just "talk the talk;" he knows this sentiment to be true. A successful business owner, Bill founded Classic American Hardwoods, Inc. in 2001. He continues to operate the company, which today employs 140 people with a 45-acre manufacturing facility and domestic sales offices in Memphis, Tennessee and international sales offices in Shanghai, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As the son of a single mom who married five guys, Bill had many coaches who were his real father figures and invested in him. Because of this, helping other kids like himself has been a central part of his life.In 2003, Bill began volunteering as a football coach at Memphis' inner-city Manassas High School in an effort to turn around its underperforming football team of 19 players with a dismal 4-95, 10-year record. The school is located in a neighborhood where young men are three times more likely to be dead or in jail than have a job or be in college. Prior to Bill's involvement, the Manassas Tigers football team had never won a playoff game in its 110-year history. Under Bill's leadership, the team's record improved to 18-2 with 75 players in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. But Bill's involvement went beyond football. "My philosophy on coaching doesn't start with X's and O's. it starts with believing that players win games and coaches win players," he stated. Bill became a mentor to the mostly fatherless young men on the team, teaching them leadership skills, assisting them academically and caring for their physical and emotional needs. During his final two seasons coaching, 31 out of their 32 seniors went to college, which rarely happens in a neighborhood like Manassas.The story of Bill coaching inspired the Hollywood film, Undefeated, which won the 2012 Academy Award for Best Feature Length Documentary.While Bill ended his coaching career with the Manassas Tigers in 2012, he continues to coach a variety of teams and support efforts in and around Memphis. He is the co-founder of Man Rise, an organization that gives financial support to help five city schools with their football programs. He previously served on the board of Orphanos Foundation and supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The North Memphis Steelers, a mentoring and athletics association founded by Chavis Daniels, one of the central figures featured in Undefeated. Bill's achievements and service have been recognized by several entities. In 2011, he was inducted into Bridge Builders for leadership in diversity, community and justice. He was the 2012 recipient of the Liberty Bowl's Harry Zinn Spirit of 1776 award for distinguished citizenship, recipient of the Carnival Memphis' King's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business and Industry, and the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Memphis chapter's award winner for the distinguished American for Contribution to Amateur Athletics. In 2013, he was inducted into the prestigious Society of Entrepreneurs for his success in business and community service. He is the author of "Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love," released in 2014, and is a national speaker on topics of leadership, character and business. He was a keynote speaker at the Paralympics in Colorado Springs, with Nike, PepsiCo, FedEx, and other nationally recognized companies, and has spoken at numerous churches, schools and hospitals.Bill also hosts "An Army of Normal Folks," a podcast launched in May 2023. Bill is a graduate of The University of Mississippi. He and his wife Lisa have four children and reside in Memphis.Website:https://www.normalfolks.us/An Army Of Normal Folks Podcast:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-an-army-of-normal-folks-115890758/

GUEST OVERVIEW: Rodney Smith Jr, is Founder of Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service (501C3) #50YardChallenge GUEST OVERVIEW: Mark Powell is a Former San Diego County Board of Education Member.

This week, we talk about getting ready for that big thing you've always wanted to do, with the help of our past two guest BryantDaCellist and Rodney Smith Jr.  

How can you change the world?  May try by just mowing your neighbor's lawn.  This guy did it.  

Rodney Smith Jr. started a lawn business as a means to put himself through college. He saw an elderly woman trying to mow her lawn and offered to help, free of charge. That simple act has led him to offer free lawn care services to the elderly, single mothers, and veterans. Since that time, he has invited youth from around the world to join in serving others through the 50-yard challenge (mowing 50 lawns for free). Now, nearly 4,000 kids in all 50 states and 8 countries around the world have accepted the challenge making a positive impact in the communities they live. Learn about Rodney and how a simple act of service can turn into a movement.

In this episode Sammie talks to Rodney Smith Jr, founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service. Rodney encourages kids to take a challenge of mowing 50 yards free for elderly, veterans, and single parents. Rodney also just wrapped up a 50-state holiday tour visiting kids with illnesses and bringing them gifts and good cheer with fellow humanitarian Yuri Williams. Find out how Sammie first came in contact with Rodney and about their recent meeting in person. This episode will fill you with hope and probably make you want to go out and shovel a driveway or mow a lawn for someone that needs it. Don't forget to listen until the end for the fun rapid-fire round and to find out what makes Rodney smile.

Welcome back to Be The Good with Kate, where we are all about people doing good in the world while following their passions. Good for their own souls and for others. The founder of Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service, Rodney Smith Jr., started mowing lawns in Alabama as a way to give back— he now runs a nationwide nonprofit empowering youth to make a difference in their communities. I do not know how he found the time to chat with me today, but I am certainly grateful he did. Interestingly, this ended up being one of the shortest episodes, yet it is SO rich and full. Rodney has such an obvious passion, and he is so clear about his mission and his motivation. See a need, do something about it. That is the most simplistic yet powerful way to describe this episode. In 2015, Rodney saw an elderly man who looked like he was struggling to mow his lawn, so Rodney offered to help. Just a few years later, he has 3000 kids taking part nationwide in his 50 Lawn Challenge (see their great posts on Instagram), he has been on every major news outlet, and he has traveled the United States 10 times giving kids free lawn care equipment in every single state (plus two more tours of the US giving out Christmas gifts to kids in need!).. From the start, and then even more so since the start of the pandemic, he has been able to offer kids a chance to get outside, do something to help others, and interact safely with other members of the community. And each helps those members of the community who need assistance . If you have a child who wants to get involved, listen at the end as Rodney tells about what he's up to over the next couple of weeks to help give more kids access to lawn care equipment for free. Follow Rodney: https://weareraisingmen.com @rodneysmithjr Insta & FB @iamrodneysmith Twitter **If you enjoyed this episode, please do follow/subscribe and share on social, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform!** Website: katecherichello.com/bethegood Apple podcasts: Be The Good with Kate Cherichello We need all the #goodnews we can get. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethegoodwithkate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bethegoodwithkate/support

This week on Broken Potholes, we continue to spread holiday cheer by highlighting a couple wonderful charities that are working hard to improve the lives of others nationwide. First, we are joined by Rodney Smith Jr of Raising Men & Women Lawn Care. Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service is the union of an ordinary yard maintenance service and the commitment to establish an inspiring program to keep our youth (girls & boys) on a positive path while learning and understanding their value in society. RMLCS/RWLCS provides free lawn care to our elders, those who are disabled, single mothers and our veterans, who do not have the time, resources and/or money to take care of their yards. Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service is a 501(c)(3) organization. To get involved, visit weareraisingmen.comLater in the show, Eric Snelz of Helping Hands for Freedom. Helping Hands for Freedom has a primary mission of supporting the families of the fallen, wounded and deployed with emergency financial assistance. They provide emergency financial assistance through donated funds to help military and Gold Star families that have lost a loved one or are suffering with injuries from combat, including PTSD, TBI and moral injuries. To get involved, visit www.helpinghandsforfreedom.orgCONNECT WITH USTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholesShow notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Rodney Smith Jr is a Bermuda native who founded Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service. We discuss his childhood on the island, his journey into IT, finding purpose, the power of mentorship, giving back to the community, immigration and much more.

Rodney Smith jr. is the executive director of Raising Men & Women Lawncare Service, and creator of the 50 yard challenge, a campaign designed to get kids to inspire change in their communities by mowing the lawns of the elderly, veterans, law enforcement, and the disabled. When kids mow 50 lawns in their community, Rodney personally delivers them a new lawnmower and lawncare equipment, and helps them mow a yard. Rodney has had kids in all 50 states and 7 countries complete the challenge, and has been featured on ABC news, over 61,000 followers on instagram, and he has even been on a Lay's potato chip bag. We discuss what inspired him to start raising men and women lawncare service, The path his life has taken from a computer science student to traveling across the country delivering lawnmowers, and how his faith has followed him throughout the entire path. Rodney can be found online at www.raisingmenandwomenlawncare,com Instagram: www.instagram.com/rodneysmithjr Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamrodneysmithjr Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8Dpf7jF/

It's easy to lump border security issues with immigration, but they are very separate things with very different stories. The people pouring through unsecured borders or living in this country illegally create an imbalance in this country and divisiveness among Americans. But people like Rodney Smith Jr, who not only elect to come here and go through the legal path to citizenship, but create an enormous positive impact on this country in the process, set a powerful example of not just the possibility of the American Dream, but the ability to achieve it in the way our forefathers envisioned. In this episode, Barb Allen talks with Rodney about his path to citizenship, the incredible impact he is having on Americans already, and how he is using lawn mowers to make that impact.Subscribe To The NewsletterFollow Us On All PlatformsJoin The Great American Syndicate

Yesterday was an exciting day for Michael Tyler as he received a new lawn mower, weed eater, and leaf blower for Tyler's Turf Lawn Care! On today's show, you will hear about an amazing group of people who helped make this special day possible for Michael, who is also in the middle of Rodney Smith Jr's Raising Men Lawn Care Service 50 Yard Challenge! I am joined by Mustang Academy instructors at Blue Springs Elementary School as well as Todd Tomerlin and Michael's parents, Maria & Jesse Tyler! You can also subscribe to TMWS via TuneIn Radio, Apple iTunes, SoundCloud, Audioboom, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, & Blubrry. All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com.

super bowl talk // diet season // wentz trade // interview with Rodney Smith Jr.

In this episode, Kevin and Steph talk to Rodney Smith Jr. This man started an organization to help out veterans, the disabled, the elderly, and single moms who need help doing yard work. They mow people’s lawns, shovel show, rake leaves AND do it all — free of charge.  Guest Website: weareraisingmen.comGuest Instagram: @rodneysmithjrGuest Twitter:...

Just over 4 years ago, Rodney Smith Jr. saw an elderly man in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama having trouble mowing his lawn - so Rodney stopped and helped him out. That simple act of kindness sent Rodney on a mission to help the elderly, single moms, Veterans, and the disabled mow their lawns, rake leaves, and shovel snow across the ENTIRE country. As of this month, he has completed his 9th 50 state tour in just 3 years. It also inspired Rodney to launch the 50-yard challenge, wherein young boys & girls ages 7 to 17 volunteer and commit to mow, rake, or shovel for 50 of those in need in their community .... FOR FREE! Listen in, get motivated, learn something, and go spread the encouragement to others. You can learn more here: Raising Men Lawn Care ServiceRMLCS Amazon WishlistThe Bo and Luke Show is on LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook. You can subscribe to our YouTube Channel today! Liked the episode? Leave us a review or send us an e-mail at fanfeedback@theboandlukeshow.com.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theboandlukeshow/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theboandlukeshow/supportSupport the show

In episode 2, I go over: -what I think we should do for virtual PE -the awesomeness of Rodney Smith Jr. and We Are Raising Men -stories from a Mexican bathroom as well as my 8th grade dance -why you shouldn't jump to conclusions -5 steps to avoid jumping to conclusions -a Stormtrooper dad joke --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relentlesspositivity/message

Founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Services; Rodney Smith Jr. talks us through his purpose in life and how mowing lawns across the USA will change the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/starttalking)

Founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Services; Rodney Smith Jr. talks us through his purpose in life and how mowing lawns across the USA will change the world.

Founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Services; Rodney Smith Jr. talks us through his purpose in life and how mowing lawns across the USA will change the world.Farmly Canine Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/starttalking)

Founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Services; Rodney Smith Jr. talks us through his purpose in life and how mowing lawns across the USA will change the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/starttalking)

Get Up Nation®! My name is Ben Biddick. I’m the Creator and Host of the Get Up Nation® Show and Co-Author of Get Up: The Art of Perseverance with former Major League Baseball player Adam Greenberg. Recently I had the honor and privilege of speaking with Rodney Smith Jr, Founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Service. This organization provides free lawn care to the elderly, disabled, single parents, and veterans. They also mentor children aged 7-17. I’ve been looking forward to speaking with Rodney and sharing his amazing work with Get Up Nation®. Rodney, welcome to the show! https://weareraisingmen.com/ www.getupnation.com The Get Up Nation® Show is brought to you in partnership with Veteran Owned Got Your Six Coffee! Learn more at www.gotyoursixcoffee.com! Most episodes of the Get Up Nation® Show are edited and mixed by Daniel Thabet! If you need podcast editing and mixing of the highest quality go to https://www.podcastdoctors.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/get-up-nation-podcast/support

Patrick Michels of Reveal from the Center of Investigative Reporting on COVID-19 and how its affecting detainees. Rodney Smith Jr. of Raising Men Lawn Care Service on mowing lawns during a pandemic. Anne Case and Angus Deaton of Princeton Univ on “Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism.” Jeff Reitz on 2995 days at Disneyland. Victor Tsai of Brown Univ on earthquake science. Bill Gray of The Planetary Society on the mini-moon.

In this latest episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Rodney Smith Jr. Rodney is the Founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Services. This is a non-profit organization that was started with one simple act of kindness and is now spreading around the world. Rodney was kind enough to open his home and allow me some time to speak with him about his story and what he has going and how God is working through him in his life. His story is amazing and Rodney has an unbelievable drive and passion to help people. If you haven't heard his story, then you are really in for a treat. This was a fun interview and I really enjoyed speaking with Rodney.  If you would like to help Rodney and/or reach out to him, go visit his website @ weareraisingmen.com Or you can find him on social media: @rodneysmithjr  @raisingmenlawncareservices - Instagram Rodney Smith Jr. - Facebook @iamrodneysmith - twitter Thanks for listening and be sure to share this episode with a friend.  

Tom discusses the impact Rodney's ventures have on the community.

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Rodney Smith Jr is the owner of Raising Men Lawn Care Service.  Episode 291 Raising Men Lawn Care Service is the union of an ordinary yard maintenance service and the commitment to establish an inspiring program to keep our youth (girls & boys) on a positive path while learning and understanding their value in society. RMLS provides free lawn care to our elders, those who are disabled, single mothers and our veterans, who do not have the time, resources and/or money to manicure their yards. Their mission is to unite the extraordinary community that is present in their local area. They are completely confident in the fact that they can provide a very inspirational program that focuses on channeling the energy that youths have in a positive way as well as helping those who need it the most. They know that sometimes youth want to help the community and sometimes people need it, but it can be hard to know who, why and where. They focus on getting all of this sorted out while also helping people around the area to care for and maintain their lawns. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Rodney about the great work he's doing to help others and how his faith in Jesus guides him to want to serve and give back. This podcast is less about sports and more about showing the love of God to others. 

“Once day I saw an elderly man cutting grass and something just hit me. God was talking to me (saying)⏤‘Do something about it.’” It was that one split decision when Rodney Smith Jr. pulled his car to the side of the road to offer Mr. Brown a helping hand to finish cutting his lawn⏤that would change his life forever. Mr. Brown became the inspiration for Rodney to help more people. He set an initial goal to cut forty lawns for free. It was his way of giving back to folks who needed the help, but didn't have the money to pay for lawn services. The elderly, the disabled, single moms and veterans would be the recipient of Rodney's generosity. "When I first started, I just had my car and my lawn mower, that's all I had," explains Rodney Smith Jr., "I was cutting lawns between classes. I was a college student, and just graduated recently with a bachelor's in computer science. All this got me wanting to go back for my master's in social work because I believe I found my purpose in life, and that's helping people." The purpose that Rodney points out has now turned into a movement of giving back; caring for those in need; looking out for a fellow neighbor; and teaching the upcoming generation skills, generosity and an appreciation for thy fellow man. After two months of cutting lawns for free, Rodney had reached 100 lawns and decided it was time to put the movement into overdrive. The story continues on the Brink of Greatness Podcast… The Next Leap Forward Hundreds of kids have joined the program throughout the country, but it doesn't stop there⏤kids from five other countries have accepted the challenge of cutting lawns for free. Raising Men Lawn Care Service became the union of an ordinary yard maintenance service and the commitment to establish an inspiring program to keep our youth (girls & boys) on a positive path while learning and understanding their value in society, as explained on their website. One of the methods Rodney has used to incentivize the kids to 'work harder' is through the T-Shirt System. When a young man or woman join the program, they start off with a white shirt.  Thereafter, for every ten lawns they cut, they get a new color shirt, so ten get them an orange shirt; twenty a green shirt; thirty a blue shirt; forty a red shirt; and finally FIFTY LAWNS earn them a black shirt. It's called the 50 Yard Challenge. I encourage you to take the 50 Minute Challenge. Take 50 minutes out of your day, step back and think about your own legacy. What is the lasting impression you wish to leave on the world? How can you make a difference in 50 lives? Think about it. For Further Insight: Website: http://weareraisingmen.com/ DONATE to the movement: http://weareraisingmen.com/donation/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamrodneysmith

Kristine Bunch of Justis 4 Justus on her exoneration after 17 years of wrongful conviction. Kerstin Haring of Warfighter Effectiveness Research Center describes human-like robots. Scott Williams of Case Western Reserve University explains the lack of genetic diversity in medical research. Rodney Smith Jr runs lawnmowers and Raising Men Lawn Care Service. Julie Margetta Morgan of Roosevelt Institute evaluates student debt. Cynthia Finlayson and Paul Stavast of BYU share an exhibit on Bethlehem.

Rodney Smith Jr. talks about his Raising Men Lawn Care Service whose goal is to inspire young people to help elders, those who are disabled, single mothers and our veterans with their lawn care needs.

Guest: Yuri Williams Yuri is traveling all over the county as Spiderman with Rodney Smith Jr.  The Goal is to reach at least 50 children and 50 homeless, Veterans, Disabled, ill Children in every state to bring awareness and spread compassion and love to the world.  Yuri is doing this on his own time and with the help of donations.  Your donations will be used to help purchase toys for the kids for the 50 states we visit as well as donations for hygiene, food, blankets, and other items for veterans and the homeless. The donations received will also help with hotel stays, gas, car rental, food and any other items we will needed to complete this 50 states mission.     www.gofundme.com/50statestour Instagram-@afuturesuperhero Facebook-@Yuri Williams  Twitter-@afuturesuprhero    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney Smith Jr. is a man with a huge heart. Originally from Bermuda, he has now started Raising Men Lawn Care Service. It is teaching kids work ethics and compassion  https://weareraisingmen.com/ Please visit our sponsors https://www.farmersedge.ca/

On this #landscapechat podcast, guest Kate Spirgen, managing editor at Lawn & Landscape, joins us to celebrate the “goodness of green” or in other words, how green spaces give back to everyone, and how the green industry is giving back to their communities. Kate also highlights the efforts of one individual, Rodney Smith Jr, who was the cover story of the August 2018 issue. His vision of 50 States/ 50 Lawns has helped out many Americans having difficulty maintaining their yards. And the only thing he asked in return was a selfie with the homeowner to share online. It's a great inspirational piece, that outlines how one person can make a enormous difference in the world today. Follow Lawn & Landscape on Twitter and Facebook Follow Corona Tools on Twitter and Facebook

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Rachel and Chad interview Rodney Smith Jr. who is mowing lawns to bless people after he heard a message from God. #ChangingTheNarrative

One simple act of kindness can transform a life, at least it did for Rodney Smith Jr. On his way home from his college classes, Rodney saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn and decided to finish the job for him. He's since founded Raising Men Lawn Care Service which encourages boys and girls to provide free lawn care to those who are unable to do so. He has also mowed a lawn for free in all fifty states and plans to do so again soon. Connect with Rodney on Twitter @iamRodneySmith or on his website at http://weareraisingmen.com.

When Rodney Smith, Jr. spots someone in need, he jumps into action. There's no question, doubt, or debate. He just does the work to help them—and he's now rallying others to help communities across the United States. Rodney, a native of Bermuda, started Raising Men Lawn Care Service, an organization that provides free yard services to elders, people with disabilities, veterans, and single-parent mothers. The service matches up youth in local communities with people in need of service. This two-way impact helps children become a positive part of the community learning social skills and giving back, and the recipients receive assistance with maintaining their yards. This service and the positive news of Rodney's work has spread across the US (and multiple countries too!) and continues to grow, with local chapters, and children signing up for the 50 Yard Challenge. In addition, Rodney brings his family (his name for his thriving and very engaged online community) together to help other members of his local community. He's been helping people that are homeless, by providing resources and food, collected and provided by his family. I met Rodney at his home in Huntsville, AL and we got right back on the road. I wanted to see firsthand how the service works. We spent the afternoon taking care of a yard and then learning more about the homeless community he's been helping. This was truly an immersive experience. After multiple conversations and experiences at a yard, in a homeless camp, in the car, and back at Rodney's house, I couldn't be more inspired by how much Rodney cared about the people in his community. Interestingly, it didn't seem like a big deal to him. Instead he just told me "it was the right thing to do." This was an amazing day, and I took a couple important ideas away from it: help however you can, and each of us can be the change at any time. Also, this trip was a beautiful reminder to get out of our bubbles (social and geographical) to see different parts of the world, and learn and connect with people different than ourselves. See more about this episode and the show at: MyBigStory.show JOIN CHRISTOPHER’S ADVENTURE & SEE BEHIND-THE-SCENES PICS, FUN AND MORE Instagram Twitter Facebook ChristopherSwan.info GET MORE STORIES, INSPIRATION, IDEAS, AND MY BIG STORY UPDATES Subscribe to Christopher’s newsletter: Be Inspired LOVE THE SHOW? Tell a friend (literally, go text them right now!), and then give me an awesome rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the show too!

Today I'm talking with Rodney Smith Jr. of Raising Men Lawn Care.   I hope this story inspires you to do what you can in your community and, maybe find your calling in the process.  Find Raising Men Lawn Care (and donate if you are so moved!) here: https://www.raisingmenlawncareservice.com/