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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Robin Yocum about his latest thriller THE LAST HITMAN. Robin is known for his fiction set in the Ohio River Valley. He has authored two nonfiction books and six novels. His most recent novel, The Sacrifice of Lester Yates, was released in April of 2021 by Arcade CrimeWise, and was a finalist for the 2021 Dashiell Hammett Award for outstanding crime writing. Favorite Sons was named the 2011 Book of the Year for Mystery/Suspense by USA Book News. A Brilliant Death was a Barnes & Noble No. 1 bestseller and a finalist for both the 2017 Edgar Award and the Silver Falchion Award for best adult mystery. Yocum is also the host of the true-crime podcast, Dead Before Deadline, which features stories he covered when he was a police and investigative reporter for the Columbus Dispatch.

Strong systems can work wonders for your business—turning daily chaos into calm, improving consistency, and freeing up time for growth. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, CCG COO Sindye Alexander steps in as guest host for a powerful conversation with Faith Yocum, owner of Six Little Ducks Childcare Centers in Buffalo, NY, and Vice President of Coaching and Business Development at Child Care Genius. Together, they dive deep into how smart systems, solid processes, and clear expectations can help your center run more efficiently and operate smoothly—even when you're not there.   Listen in as Faith shares her journey from manufacturing management to child care owner, and how discovering the right coaching support helped her scale her centers and build a business that practically runs itself. She and Sindye explore how to create SOPs that actually work—where to start, what to include, and simple ways to make them part of your everyday operations.   You'll also hear how to use staff input to refine processes, stay inspection-ready with a compliance calendar, and set brand standards families can rely on. The discussion goes beyond theory, with real-life examples, time-saving ideas, and creative ways to use AI to draft procedures while keeping that all-important human touch.   If SOPs and compliance have ever felt overwhelming, this episode will help you get started with clarity and confidence. Tune in for practical steps, plenty of encouragement, and an open invitation to connect with the Child Care Genius team for a free discovery call to explore how coaching can help your center thrive.   To Contact Faith Yocum: Faith@childcaregenius.com   Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEGACY Conference:  https://childcaregenius.com/legacyconference/   Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media content and ads management. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.   If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university     Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources

Mary Yocum, architectural manager for Schluter Systems in southern California, and Kemp Harr discuss Schluter's message at the Tile Solutions Plus meeting in Phoenix.

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Crime novelist and former Columbus Dispatch reporter Robin Yocum joins us to discuss his book The Last Hitman. Plus host Christopher Purdy and guests as they discuss books and offer their recommendations for your next book club selection or nightstand read.

Crime novelist and former Columbus Dispatch reporter Robin Yocum joins us to discuss his book The Last Hitman. Plus host Christopher Purdy and guests as they discuss books and offer their recommendations for your next book club selection or nightstand read.

On this episode of Peloton People, Kathi Yocum and Daniel DePippa join William as they discuss all things Peloton, Strength, and fitness.

Struggling to stay consistent with your child care center's social media posts? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey and Faith Yocum walk through the Genius Box from Child Care Genius Marketing—a monthly toolkit of ready-made content designed to save time and boost engagement.   Tune in as they explain how this customizable resource helps child care owners post five times a week with ease, using professional graphics and family-friendly topics that are ready to schedule. If time is tight and creativity is running low, the Genius Box could be the solution you've been looking for.       Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference:  https://childcaregenius.com/leverage/   Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media content and ads management. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts. If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university     Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources

Are your social media posts actually helping fill your center—or just sitting unseen in the feed? In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey and co-host Faith Yocum break down the must-know strategies for using Facebook and Instagram to boost enrollment and attract staff. From organic posts to ad campaigns, they explore what really works and how much you should be spending. Tune in to learn how to stop leaving money on the table and start filling your center to capacity. Want help getting started? Faith shares how to book a free marketing consultation.     Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference:  https://childcaregenius.com/leverage/   Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media content and ads management. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts. If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university     Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources

Is your child care center not showing up on page one of Google? That could be costing you enrollments—and money. In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian Duprey and Faith Yocum break down how smart Google advertising can help you reach families faster without wasting your budget.   Learn the difference between throwing money at ads and using data to drive results. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by marketing, this episode offers clear, actionable insight into making your center more visible—and more profitable.     Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference:  https://childcaregenius.com/leverage/   Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media content and ads management. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts. If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university     Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources

Shelley Heath & Kathi Lutz Yocum join William to talk all things Peloton, life, and Nashville Peloton Class!

Is your website helping parents find you—or hiding you from view? In this episode, Brian Duprey and Faith Yocum explain why a strong website isn't just about good looks—it's about visibility, strategy, and serious return on investment. Tune in as they break down how websites impact enrollment, what most child care owners get wrong, and how to make your center stand out online.     Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference:  https://childcaregenius.com/leverage/   Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media content and ads management. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts. If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university       Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resource

What if the business that's overwhelming you right now could actually be your path to freedom? In this powerful episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, hosts Brian and Carol sit down with Faith Yocum—a former manufacturing engineer who reinvented her career by launching and growing a thriving child care business alongside her husband and business partner, Brian.   Faith opens up about her early days as a stressed and sleep-deprived owner of three centers, and how joining Child Care Genius University became the turning point that changed everything. With the right support and systems, Faith and her husband were able to step out of the daily grind, restructure their operations, and spend the past year traveling full-time—spanning over 200 days across the U.S. and Europe—all while their schools continued to run successfully without them.   Now, Faith is stepping into a new chapter as the Vice President of Coaching and Business Development at Child Care Genius. She shares her passion for helping other owners not just grow their businesses, but align them with the life they want to live—whether that's travel, family time, or simply peace of mind.   This episode is packed with inspiration and practical insight. If you've ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, Faith's story is a must-listen. Tune in to hear what's possible when you stop limiting your goals to just the business—and start building a life you truly love.     To Contact Faith Yocum:  Faith@childcaregenius.com   Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference!   Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media content and ads management. If you'd rather do it yourself, we also have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing.  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts. If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university     Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources

Patti Bartsch, PhD.,, founder of Naturally Unbridled Wellness, a holistic therapy center in Onalaska, WI, and Tori Yocum, a Biophotonic and Brainergy Specialist with Naturally Unbridled Wellness talk about nutrition and food choices in our schools and how they affect learning and brain development in our students. 

Sermon by Dale Yocum The Showdown Battle Clinton Camp in 1979 www.ihconvention.com

Sermon by Dale Yocum Our Great God Sea Breeze Camp, Hobe Sound, FL 1982 www.ihconvention.com

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Sermon by Dale Yocum Jericho Midwest Pilgrim Holiness Camp 1984 www.ihconvention.com

Imagine getting picked up by a police car first thing in the morning…and looking forward to it. That's what happens to high school students in a county government mentoring program in Vermillion County, Indiana. Just listen, the next county commissioner might be in that car. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo)   Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Scrump is joined by Gabe Yocum to talk about putting together the first AEW Revolution, working for ReedPop, meeting Jim Cornette, Paul Rudd, and much more! Also Scrump and Drew talk about CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre, Bad Blood, Roman Reign's teaming with Cody Rhode's, Cody's title reign, Bryan Danielson vs Nigel McGuinness, Darby Allin, Grand Slam, and more! Special thanks to Kenny Omega for the outro. Go Fund Me Link Patreon Merchandise   Social Media: Twitter Instagram 

Send us a textEpisode 218Teacher:  Bruce YocumTopic: See I am Doing a new Thing.

This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes a second generation Blues musician, whose life changed after a chance meeting at his high school with legendary Bluesman, Larry McCray. Tune in and hear the story of Rhett Yocom, how he won a guitar during one of Larry's presentations, and Rhett's never look back attitude since. Erv and Rhett also talk about life since that serendipitous moment, and where things are going in the future. It's another can't miss episode, so tell your friends and join us!_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio Network

Send us a textIn 2018 in a school in Glasgow Bruce Yocum gave this talk. Bruce who died in 2022 was one of the original five members who started the Servants of the Word brotherhood and a key figure of the covenant community movement, which he served his whole adult life, in writing, teaching, prophetic ministry, and many leadership roles. From 1989-2003 he also served as our Presiding Elder of the Servants of the Word. Since 2003, Bruce has been living in the UK with some time in Mexico. He has profoundly impacted many individuals and groups within the Sword of the Spirit and beyond. For more details on Bruce's life and ministry  https://servantsoftheword.org.

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Sermon by Dale Yocum Spirit Of Challenge www.ihconvention.com

Sermon by Dale Yocum Search Me, O God 1977 www.ihconvention.com

Cassandra Yocum is Technical Marketing Manager at Autodesk Tandem, where she is passionate about educating the AECO industries about the digital twin while using her “very particular set of skills”. Mike Petrusky asks Cassandra about her role as host of The Digital Thread Podcast and they share stories of connection through their experiences as podcasters and their common interests in movies and Irish music. They explore the opportunities in asset management for using technology and get practical by defining and describing the digital twin while also explaining the differences and confusion around BIM. Research shows that 95% of all data is lost at project handover while 85% of building operators struggle with poor and fragmented data, contributing to inefficient decision making and processes. Mike and Cassandra discuss how facility managers and building owners should collaborate with AEC firms to help them build, create, and leverage the power of the digital twin. They offer inspiration and lots of laughs as they encourage you to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Cassandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandravagher/ Check out The Digital Thread Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcuPmjjwqWK_GkjMIvUoc1Fgh9lvMYv0m Learn more about Autodesk Tandem: https://intandem.autodesk.com/ Watch Mike's “On My Way To Work” video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4E39sM-pNaGhLoG0dkM947o Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads in life, wondering if you're on the right path? In Episode 84 of the Child Care Genius Podcast, join us for a captivating discussion as we sit down with remarkable child care owners Faith and Brian Yocum from upstate New York, exploring their journey of perseverance, reinvention, and the pursuit of a dream against all odds. Listen in as we uncover the extraordinary story of Faith and Brian's transformation from corporate professionals to passionate child care entrepreneurs. In a candid conversation, they share their unexpected pivot into the child care industry, driven by a blend of circumstance and unwavering determination. Discover how Brian's unexpected layoff led them to embark on a new adventure together, ultimately culminating in the ownership of three child care centers. Against the backdrop of unprecedented challenges, including navigating the complexities of business ownership amidst a global pandemic, Faith and Brian exemplify resilience and adaptability. Explore their unique approach to child care, centered around kindness and empathy, and learn how they infuse these values into every aspect of their centers. As they reflect on their journey, Faith and Brian offer invaluable insights into the power of teamwork, strategic thinking, and the transformative impact of coaching. From facing financial uncertainties to envisioning a future of remote child care ownership, Faith and Brian's story is a testament to the unwavering spirit of entrepreneurship and the profound rewards of embracing new opportunities. Tune in to be inspired, empowered, and reminded that with passion, perseverance, and the right support, anything is possible. Mentioned in this episode: ALEAF Insurance (Official Child Care Genius Podcast Sponsor), Specializing in child care insurance) Contact Blake Sanders for more information: (972) 866-4065, blake@aleafinsurance.com  https://www.aleafinsurance.com/child-care   If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook      Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources  

This week we invite two of the "great guys" from our Hill Murray High School days..Mike McGinn and Tony Yocum. Turns out, one is a legit super-hero and the other one prayed for cold weather. Cold weather that ultimately  led to extraordinary generosity..  These two guys are the embodiment of "Kindness Chronicles."

This week, we are speaking with Rick Yocum, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County. Rick had a diverse background of experience before joining the Humane Society of Manatee County. We believe this has contributed greatly to his success. Rick provides us with great information on how to communicate with your board, keeping your board members engaged, managing volunteers, working with your board chair, and more. Rick does this in his clear and concise communication style. Similar to how he recommends communicating with the board. After listening to this interview, it is clear that the animals and people at the Humane Society of Manatee County are in good hands. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Rick (03:15) Becoming the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County (04:35) Biggest learning experience going from for profit to nonprofit? (06:18) How do you communicate with your board? (11:35) How do you keep the board engaged? (13:30) Rick's approach to board meetings (17:10) Rick's approach on committees (19:00) Advice for working with the board chair (22:25) Rick's approach in managing volunteers (25:55) Rick's last pieces of advice Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

Sermon by Dale Yocum Balaam, The Gambler Sea Breeze Camp 1980 www.ihconvention.com

Sermon by Dale Yocum The Anguish Of Almost Sea Breeze Camp In Hobe Sound, Florida 1986 www.ihconvention.com

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Does evangelism make you nervous? In this episode, guest Brandi Yocum and the Grounded hosts will give you fresh passion to share Christ.

Bunny talks with founder and owner of Mañana Botanicals. "Mañana Botanicals was crafted with the intention of preserving the sacred traditions and ancestral wisdom associated with the local remedies that have healed New Mexican communities for centuries." If you want to learn about how to live more harmoniously with the earth and just how abundant our desert landscape is here in New Mexico, you're going to love this episode! Links:Manana Botanicals Website Manana Botanicals Instagram I Love New Mexico blog pageBunny's websiteI Love New Mexico InstagramI Love New Mexico Facebook Original Music by: Kene Terry

Gabe And Allison start off by analyzing each other's laugh and granola bar preferences. They then try to help a listener who isn't sure if she is talented enough to finish writing her book or switch fields. Gender-based violence advocate Hayley Yocum joins the conversation to talk about domestic violence, how advocates help and what we misunderstand about IPV. And finally, what are our small business ideas? And is anyone willing to invest?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabe And Allison start off by analyzing each other's laugh and granola bar preferences. They then try to help a listener who isn't sure if she is talented enough to finish writing her book or switch fields. Gender-based violence advocate Hayley Yocum joins the conversation to talk about domestic violence, how advocates help and what we misunderstand about IPV. And finally, what are our small business ideas? And is anyone willing to invest?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News

Gabe And Allison start off by analyzing each other's laugh and granola bar preferences. They then try to help a listener who isn't sure if she is talented enough to finish writing her book or switch fields. Gender-based violence advocate Hayley Yocum joins the conversation to talk about domestic violence, how advocates help and what we misunderstand about IPV. And finally, what are our small business ideas? And is anyone willing to invest?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rick Yocum–executive director of the Humane Society of Manatee County (HSMC), established more than 50 years ago, and now a truly multifaceted operation—traces his career path to his current job, […] The post Rick Yocum, executive director, the Humane Society of Manatee County first appeared on Talking Animals.

s4e30 Catching Your Breath and Hot Goss with Tyler Yocum and Kristi BuescherWhere do you turn when you are going through a dark valley? Encouragement comes from PS 23. Hot Goss - catch up on the inside scoop with Tyler and KristiCheck out all of our podcasts on the New Hope Podcast Network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Beyond Net Worth, Ben & Kallan are joined by Randy & Sue Yocum. Randy & Sue left their safe corporate jobs to chase a purpose and passion. What is it? Listen in to find out more! Find out more here: https://empowerec.com/

On this episode Mike Wagner, Kyle Yocum and his Daughter Rose talk about builds we were involved with, shop life, Fabrication, Otters ,Metal Shaping, and building cool stuff.

Roddy Yocum is many things: former railroad engineer, tornado survivor, independent raconteur and a stroke survivor as well. Today he joins me to talk about aphasia, and his journey to healing and rebuilding his neural pathways so he could speak and read again. Make no mistake, though....he's still the feisty rooster he's always been, and that tough, never-give-up spirit is what makes his journey so memorable. Please enjoy the show.  Dallas Jones joins in for a Jason Isbell recording at 25:30 If you'd like to support the show financially, you can do so HERE. Thank you so much!

It was the shot heard round the world.Martin Luther King, Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 4 in 1968 by James Earl Ray, a crazed racist. Dr. King had begun to emerge as the face, and more importantly the voice for America and even the world over for racial equality. King was an eloquent spokesman, learned academically, Christian in belief and determined to make a difference. He would never know the difference he would make.The assassin's bullet, deadly and accurate, was the beginning in many ways of a new awareness of racial inequalities primarily black and white, but really more than that. It was perhaps the beginning of a new consciousness, a new awareness of differences, diversity where all right-thinking men and women, of good faith, colorblind and Constitutional would begin to learn a new respect for each other and learn how to build different and better relationships. They would learn that the color of one's skin mattered not, but only the content of one's character, as Dr. Martin Luther King so eloquently said.The King assassination triggered a new Constitutional awareness of equality. All men and women says this precious document and of course words framed in our Declaration of Independence, are created equal, and each, EACH ONE has the Constitutionally guaranteed right to:LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESSWe the American people have heard those words over and again, perhaps too many times for them to be the living, life-guiding words they were meant to be. Equality between black and white existed on paper only. That was the problem. Frederick Douglass, the former slave in America eloquently stated the real problem:“THERE IS NO NEGRO PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS WHETHER OR NOT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE LOYALTY ENOUGH, HONOR ENOUGH, PATRIOTISM ENOUGH, TO LIVE UP TO THEIR OWN CONSTITUTION.”What we the American people had lost or perhaps never had was a loyalty, a faithfulness to our very own Constitution and Declaration of Independence. We had forsaken Constitutional commands and gone our own way, accepting slavery, injustice and inequality. We had lost our honor, our dignity as human beings and we saw too many people of color as UNEQUAL.We had lost our desire to LIVE UP to our very own Constitution and that disloyalty, dishonor, lack of patriotism and courage to live up to our Constitution was the real problem, the real cause of:RACISMIn fact, we the people had become unspiritual. We had failed to recognize that equality was divinely inspired, required and built as a fundamental precept into our Constitutional rights. The right of equality, and the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness was divine, inalienable, unconditional and it was un-American, un-Christian not to understand and LIVE UP to that great command. We had lost our way. Martin Luther King attempted to point us back, encouraged us to GET BACK to our roots, the fundamentals of America and begin anew to:LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELFWe made progress as a people. We abolished slavery. We began to learn how to live together, work together, forge bonds with one another although the progress was slow, and often painful. So slow, in fact, that it birthed the message of Martin Luther King in 1968. We listened to this eloquent champion of civil rights, equality and we respected not only his oratory, but the core and substance of his message. And, more progress was made even after his assassination. His ways were peaceful but many arose who chose violence as the answer, antidote to anger. We saw the rise of the Black Panthers and other aggressive, militant entities determined to get even and not necessarily get equality. But there were, in the day of Martin Luther King calm, still voices working, hoping, enduring and believing, like the NAACP and perhaps like the church itself. Martin Luther King was pastor, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. Churches, black and white adopted his message and proclaimed the Constitutional truth of equality. We listened, inched forward, painful progress but real, nonetheless. Churches became mixed, neither black nor white but for all persons regardless of color. Men and women, previously distant, became one in the love of Jesus Christ. That love grew relationships and destroyed the barriers of misunderstanding. It was the dawn of a new day where race relations were BORN AGAIN.Something better was on the way.Jesse Jackson, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a disciple of Martin Luther King, took over. He soon, however, many thought, lost the King vision of peaceful resistance and progress stalled. Suspicion and untrust ruled when there should have been new understandings. Other leaders, black and white did perhaps some good but it seemed as though the fundamental, underlying animosities continued to exist. It took action by individuals, by right-thinking private entities, by men and women one-on-one to begin to forge new relationships, new understandings, constantly chipping away at racism. It seemed a never-ending battle. Whether cultural, economic or educational, the great divide was always there. It undoubtedly exists today.Many Americans feel that the leadership of the last decade, BLACK AND WHITE, did not do enough to heal, create new understandings. Economic disparities continue to exist. Black youth for example, especially males found real employment almost impossible. Education, whether public or private seemed in many ways to forsake its real responsibilities. Cultures divided and segregated. And the leaders of the past decade, whether political, educational, spiritual or economic failed to further breakdown the great racial divide. It seems as though we continue to live in a day and age tense, separated if not segregated, with lingering suspicions and untrust. We seemingly have not learned that mankind is not about:THE COLOR OF SKINButTHE CONTENT OF ONE'S CHARACTERAll races and ethnicities unfortunately have prejudice. That prejudice can be expressed against other races and even in some cases, among and within one's very own race. We can in our very own country see misunderstandings between Irish and Italian, North and South, educated and uneducated. Prejudice is everywhere, EVERYWHERE and it is hard to distinguish between:PREJUDICE AND PREFERENCEWe seem to be more concerned with diversity, differences in people rather than to foster the one common bond we should all have:WE ARE ALL AMERICANSFirst and foremost: AMERICANS.We should be a people caught up in our Constitution, concerned with its preservation, living out as Frederick Douglass has so well said our Constitutional beliefs, chief of which is that:ALL MEN AND WOMEN ARE CREATED EQUAL!And religious prejudice goes on. Misunderstandings abound between Christian and Jew. Islam considers all others INFIDELS. Roman Catholics continue deep divides with Protestants. Denominations hunker down but independent churches and religious practice grow. There seems further splintering, divide, even isolation. We seem to grow farther apart from unity, oneness and true Americanism. There is still a long racial road to travel. For in more than one-half century since Martin Luther King, racial understanding and equality still has a long road to travel.Racial prejudice, even hatred, exists among all races. Many African Americans are prejudiced against whites. Racism can be a two-way street. It is wrong either way. Hear the words of a right-thinking African American woman living in the great State of Florida Ilene Yocum who spoke out courageously regarding the tragedy in Ferguson, Missouri and the killing of Michael Brown. Ms. Yocum said the following:“I AM EMBARRASSED BY THE SO-CALLED BLACK LEADERS INCLUDING OUR PRESIDENT FOR NOT TAKING THE HIGH ROAD ON THIS. INSTEAD, THEY PAMPER THE RIOTERS AND IGNORE THE RIGHTS OF THE OFFICER TO PROTECT HIMSELF. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT HAD THIS BEEN A BLACK POLICE OFFICER NONE OF THIS (THE MICHAEL BROWN SHOOTING) WOULD BE HAPPENING. OUR COUNTRY HAS COME A LONG WAY IN RACE RELATIONS BUT BY STOKING THE FIRE, WHO ARE THE REAL RACISTS? YES, RACISM OCCURS IN ALL RACES.”And indeed it does, Ms. Yocum, indeed it does. How interesting that this very right-thinking black lady and mother saw racism in the acts and the heart of even President Barack Hussein Obama himself. If racism does in fact exist at that level, how difficult it is for we the people to unite in love and peace.Ms. Yocum further believes that much of the problem of racism has to do with parents, and in fact the lack of parental teaching. She eloquently says:“AS PARENTS WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN RIGHT FROM WRONG. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE RESPECT, RESPECT MUST BE GIVEN, NOT ONLY TO OTHERS BUT TO ONESELF AND ESPECIALLY TO OUR LAWS AND AUTHORITY.”Courageous and convicting words, and as right as they can be. If parents do not teach, then the law means nothing. Riots, violence, chaos and disrespect reign and there is little hope for racial understanding, racial equality. Perhaps Ilene Yocum is a disciple of Martin Luther King, a 21st century voice for the real message in which he believed. We need more women like her. And finally, wonderful words for all Americans from Ilene Yocum:“WE ARE ALL AMERICANS AND MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN RACE. WE SHOULD BE PROUD TO LIVE IN A COUNTRY WHERE OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO WORK FOR THEM, AND OUR FREEDOMS ARE PROTECTED BY OUR LAWS AND THOSE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO CHOOSE TO SERVE.”Brilliant, right on, special words of wisdom.We are or should be all of us Americans and Americans first even as we are members of the human race. Rather than dishonor or complain, we should all be proud to live in this great country. We should recognize that there are abundant opportunities no matter the economy available for all, all men and women regardless of the color of skin who want to work, really want to work, so well said, Ms. Yocum.And, we should be proud of and honor those brave men and women who choose to serve and protect us according to the laws of this great country. If we did that, all of that as Ms. Yocum so eloquently stated, racism would end in short order. We would live out the dream of Martin Luther King and of all men and women of goodwill who really want peace and love between the races. The end of racism can not come from political leaders, or educators, or from the world of economics. It can only come from men and women of goodwill, inspired by faith, truly believing in and living in the ways of the God who created these inalienable rights, reaching out, communicating, understanding and learning how to appreciate the different skin colors God created.A babe was born in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. The angels who announced his birth asked us to glorify God and to proclaim the Godly message from this birth to all mankind:PEACE ON EARTH AND GOODWILL TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN!If men and women really want peace, and the end of racial hatred and prejudice, take a fresh look at the Babe of Bethlehem. HE can show you the way to:LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF!Regardless of race or color.

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Deploying strong illustrations opens lines of connection with the audiences you serve.  Your audience could be a Sunday morning congregation, a negotiation table, a talk with a mentee, or any number of opportunities. This week and last week, I sat down with nine master storytellers to hear how they use what Alyce McKenzie calls “illustrative energy.” My favorite part of these interviews was when each guest had the opportunity to share a favorite story.  Episode One - Drs. Matt Friedeman, Marion Platt III, Alyce McKenzie, and Commissioner Sue Swanson  YouTube - https://youtu.be/U0xmvgJ1Et4 Episode Two - Captain Antwann Yocum, Rev. Elijah Friedeman, Major Andy Miller, Jr., Dr. Don Adams, and Rev. Stan Key  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hRg-c_UoaYToday's episode is brought to you by two sponsors:  Bill Roberts is a financial advisor, who has been serving the retirement planning and investment needs of individuals, families, non-profits, and churches for 25 years. He is a Certified Financial Planner and accredited investment fiduciary.  Bill specializes in working with Salvation Army employees and officers by helping them realize their financial goals. You can find out more about Bill's business at www.WilliamHRoberts.com Keith Waters and his team at WPO Development do an amazing job helping non-profits and churches through mission planning studies, strategic plans, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. We are honored to have Keith and WPO on the More to the Story team. You can find out more about them at www.wpodevelopment.com or touch base directly with Keith at Keith.Waters@wpodevelopment.com.