This is a compilation of offerings from my church. My desire in presenting this is to provoke you to thoughtful, profitable and better faith, and stimulate your spiritual economy. My desire is to inspire generosity and deepen trust in God's provision through thought-provoking discussions on stewardship and biblical principles. My aim is to challenge perceptions of wealth, stimulate interest in financial understanding, and empower you to embrace God's promises and participate in His Kingdom Econo...
Oct 01, 2024•10 min
This is a compilation of offerings from my church. My desire in presenting this is to provoke you to thoughtful, profitable and better faith, and stimulate your spiritual economy. My desire is to inspire generosity and deepen trust in God's provision through thought-provoking discussions on stewardship and biblical principles. My aim is to challenge perceptions of wealth, stimulate interest in financial understanding, and empower you to embrace God's promises and participate in His Kingdom Econo...
Sep 16, 2024•14 min
This is a compilation of offerings from my church. My desire in presenting this is to provoke you to thoughtful, profitable and better faith, and stimulate your spiritual economy. My desire is to inspire generosity and deepen trust in God's provision through thought-provoking discussions on stewardship and biblical principles. My aim is to challenge perceptions of wealth, stimulate interest in financial understanding, and empower you to embrace God's promises and participate in His Kingdom Econo...
Sep 02, 2024•16 min
This is a compilation of offerings from my church. My desire in presenting this is to provoke you to thoughtful, profitable and better faith, and stimulate your spiritual economy. My desire is to inspire generosity and deepen trust in God's provision through thought-provoking discussions on stewardship and biblical principles. My aim is to challenge perceptions of wealth, stimulate interest in financial understanding, and empower you to embrace God's promises and participate in His Kingdom Econo...
Aug 15, 2024•16 min
This is a compilation of offerings recorded at my church. We're diving into the story of Gideon from Judges 6-9, a tale that mirrors our modern economic struggles. For 40 years, Israel thrived in peace, only to be plunged into a crisis as the Midianites and others ravaged their land and economy for seven years. The Israelites were left powerless, much like many feel today amidst financial uncertainty. This isn't just about ancient battles; it's about responding to adversity with faith. Gideon’s ...
Aug 01, 2024•20 min
Recorded in Athens, GA (2023), this episode explores the spiritual dimensions of money, inspired by Matthew 24:6. The big idea: Are you winning the spiritual currency war? Remember, money is not the answer. Our reality must be defined by God’s Word. We explore economic conflicts, likening them to a Cold War. Insights from James Rickards’ "Currency Wars" reveal how past currency wars ended badly and why another crash seems imminent. From COVID-19’s economic impact to soaring inflation, bank failu...
Jul 15, 2024•46 min
In this episode, I share a powerful message from the Tucson Conference 2022, exploring the profound significance of Jesus’s physical body, His resurrection, and what it means for us today. Rooted in 1 Peter 2:24, we delve into the creation, fall, and redemption of the human body, highlighting the reality of Jesus's bodily sacrifice and resurrection. Drawing from "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel A. van der Kolk, we learn how trauma can get trapped in our bodies, affecting our mental and physi...
Jul 01, 2024•43 min
What is the love of money, anyway? This is my response to the "Money Speech" in Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. 1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. Matthew 6:24 (ESV) “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. Deuteronomy 8:1...
Jun 17, 2024•11 min
Ayn Rand was born in Russia in 1905. She was able to move to the US in the 1920s, and she remained there until her death in 1982. In this episode, I am reading a passage from her book, Atlas Shrugged. This book was written to help us contemplate and understand the importance of allowing individuals to pursue their own interests, and profit from their own efforts. This excerpt is known as “The Money Speech” by one of the characters named Francisco. In this episode, I am just reading it. I will fo...
Jun 03, 2024•18 min
I delivered this sermon back in April of this year – 2023. This is just a small part of it dealing with the instability of world governments and economies. Everyone was concerned about Russia and Ukraine, but I said, things can easily accelerate, and What if this scenario played out… now we see some of it is. But are you ready for what I called “The Big One”? Thank you for listening. I hope this challenges you and inspires you to make the greatest winning decision: living for Jesus Christ and lo...
Oct 10, 2023•8 min
Written in 1975, but oddly relevant now. Even though technology has progressed and accelerated as much as it has, Howard Snyder's words still ring true in 2023. This is a reading from his book, The Problem of Wineskins: Church Structure in a Technological Age. Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it, share it, and that it contributes to your next winning decision. The Problem of Wineskins (40th Anniversary Edition): 9781628243390: Amazon.com: Books Winning Minds - YouTube ...
Jun 16, 2023•30 min
The "What Is Money" Show and podcast are very popular and informative. But it falls short in diagnosing the root problem with broken money. The root cause is the human condition: sin. And the true and final solution is a conversion experience with Jesus Christ. In this episode I respond to and share my thoughts on the topic and what the Bible says about it. Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoyed it and that it contributes to your next WINNING decision. Winning Minds - YouTub...
Jun 01, 2023•18 min
Recently, my parents moved. And because of the move, I began receiving their forwarded mail. One of the items was a gardening magazine my mom would read. Because I enjoy gardening, I figured I’d check it out. Interestingly enough, the articles were not about gardening as much as they were about mental health: dealing with life’s ups and downs. Events in the various authors’ lives, and the reflections and lessons learned. This episode is the result of that reading. I am reading 4 of the short art...
Apr 03, 2023•18 min
Life comes at you 100 miles-per-hour and we get swept into it's current. But what if you could "check out" from it... in a HEALTHY, WINNING way? That is what Rachel LaValley decided to do. She did not like the pace her family was running at, so she took things into her own hands, and into her own home. It is challenging on many levels, but the reward is worth it so far. Winning Minds Media YouTube Official Winning Minds Podcast Merch | Redbubble *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God ...
Nov 21, 2022•19 min
What does fair treatment and equality for women look like? What is the value of all the things women, and particularly mothers, do? How much should women be paid? What do we get right and what do we get wrong as a society? These are valuable questions to consider, and hopefully lead to actions and behavior that helps us all WIN in life. Winning Minds Media YouTube Official Winning Minds Podcast Merch | Redbubble *Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* God Over Money Record...
Nov 03, 2022•24 min
Fall is beginning. That means winter is coming. Nothing new there - it's been happening for thousands of years. But before we move on or start looking ahead too soon, we should slow down and smell the... pumpkins? Maybe not. But we should slow down and think for a while - not about the world or even your nation, but you...personally. What is happening in your life and what future are you headed towards? How have you actually grown so far this year? These questions are easy to ask and read (or li...
Oct 14, 2022•10 min
"Wash your hands." We saw signs and ads everywhere for the past 2 years telling us to do this - something we learned to do when we were 3 years old. I remember visiting a college campus in 2021 and seeing those signs up in the bathrooms. I thought, "Seriously? Our up-and-coming, brightest-minds-of-the-future have to be told do something this elementary?" I'm not making light of the situation we all know too well but simply pointing out that physical hygiene is something we learn as children. But...
Aug 01, 2022•10 min
"There's a hole in my soul and it's the shape of my father..." and so Gabriel Copeland began his speech to the Boys and Girls Club. Unfortunately, his is an all-too-common experience for many young men and women. However, Gabe was able to overcome the challenges of growing up without his father and is now married and has a family of his own. And today he pours himself back into the lives of boys and girls of his local community. Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it, and t...
Jul 18, 2022•20 min
Today’s guest is Derrick Caldwell – the Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Lanier, the place where he has worked for the last 20 years or so. Throughout his time he has guided, mentored and helped thousands of young men and women. He does this because he sees himself in so many of them. As a young man he so often did not have these resources and relationships. But now, through his care and commitment, there are several well-known men and women he has directly influenced, and many, many more ...
May 17, 2022•32 min
How can something be a 1st and a 2nd at the same time? No, this isn’t about quantum supercomputers. This is better! This is THE FIRST time the Winning Minds podcast has a repeat guest. Yes, a 2nd time! In this episode, Stacey Cothren joins us again to discuss how we can use our bodies to assist our minds, the signs of being mentally unhealthy, and how we can also help others improve themselves and become a WINNING MIND! Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it and that it con...
May 05, 2022•26 min
I.C.E. "Intelligence, Character, and Ethic. Work hard if you want to be respected." Dropping a new Winning Minds-inspired song! This track was inspired, originally, by the episode where I read MLK Jr's essays, "The Purpose of Education" (go back and listen to the episode - it's a good one). And then over the next several episodes, the guests continued to provide confirmation and inspiration. So here it is! Listen and share it with someone who would benefit from it and enjoy the music. Thank you ...
Apr 15, 2022•7 min
My guest is another WINNING MIND from history: He was born in Ireland in 1898. His mother died when he was 10, and 1 month later he moved to England to attend school. He later joined the British army and fought in WW1. He was a friend if J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the “Lord of the Rings.” He was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when h...
Apr 04, 2022•22 min
What does success mean to you? Roberto Rivera knew what he wanted but getting there did not necessarily go as he planned. Despite losses and setbacks, he continued working towards success as he defined it. This is part 3 of Coach Rivera’s WINNING story. I strongly encourage you to go back and listen to parts 1 and 2. You will be able to understand and appreciate this part that much more. Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision. _____ *Cr...
Mar 22, 2022•23 min
Wrong place, wrong time, or right place, right time? It wasn’t just that, but for Roberto Rivera it was also resilience, relationships, and decisions. He is the only one, out of 13 brothers and sisters, to graduate high school. But then he also went on to graduate from college and even became an officer in the United States Army. Trust me, there is a whole lot more to this WINNING story. This is part 2 of my conversation with Coach Rivera. If you haven’t heard part 1, go back and listen and then...
Mar 15, 2022•26 min
He found himself homeless at 16 years old… but two things kept him motivated: he just wanted to, one day, be a good father, and make his mom proud. Roberto Rivera faced more than his fair-share of adversity, but somehow, he made it. He accomplished those goals, and a whole lot more! This is part 1 of a three, yes 3! part series with Coach Rivera. It’s that good. Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision. _____ Winning Minds Media YouTube O...
Mar 01, 2022•35 min
"I am the boys and girls club." No, this is not a late commercial for the "Big Game", but these are the words of Matthew Juwon Jeffries, aka Juice. Born and raised in Gainesville GA, struggling with an unfortunate home-life, Juice ran to the Boys and Girls Club. It became his 2nd home. It was there that men began mentoring him and helping him develop the self-awareness and character that define who he is today. And now his passion is to do the same for other young men. Thank you for listening to...
Feb 15, 2022•31 min
Alan Griffin is the head coach of the girls’ varsity basketball team at Gainesville High School. I really enjoyed this conversation with Coach Griffin as we talked about taking advantage of the small opportunities that come your way, because those little ones bring you closer to bigger ones. He also spoke about how games are won and lost; seasons are good, and seasons are bad…but growth and relationships last a lot longer than any particular joy after winning or pain after losing. This is truly ...
Feb 01, 2022•23 min
Quaris Franklin grew up in trouble. At 12 years old he began running away from home, and for the next 5 years he was in an out of Youth Detention Centers. At 17, he landed in jail. His life was full of pain, rejection, and violence… until several years ago. It all changed when he changed. Now he has gotten married, started a family, started several businesses and even a mentorship program for young men. This episode is not just a story of redemption, but of hope and character building. It is a W...
Jan 03, 2022•23 min
Adrian Cromwell is an assistant principal at Gainesville High School, a school of nearly 2,500 students. I’ve gotten to know Mr. Cromwell as I’ve recently began mentoring at the high school. One thing I learned from the start is he is very humble, and very visible and active within the student population. He has heart and passion to see our young men and women become successful and overcome the challenges they face in life. I enjoyed this conversation because you can hear his energy as well as o...
Dec 15, 2021•28 min
22 years ago, she stepped off a plane from Puerto Rico with two boxes and one suitcase. Within 3 years she was a branch manager at a local bank. And then in 2005, Camille Viera resigned from the bank and launched her own business. It was fun, it was tough…and it was never her plan! It all came from her desire to serve and meet a desperate need in her community. But she did it, and continues to do it nearly 16 years later: serving the individuals and families around her. Thank you for listening. ...
Dec 01, 2021•26 min
