Unscripted with Aaron Conrad: Recent Episodes
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Just 2 weeks ago everything changed in an instant for Kelsey Lensman. While driving home from a bible study, her vehicle was struck by another drive causing it to roll 4 times. First responders told her they don't know how she is still alive. Her story and faith will inspire you. About Kelsey LensmanFOUNDER OF XYLATHLETE | SPEAKER | ENTREPRENEURFor the longest time I believed my own self-limitations. I never thought I could step on a bodybuilding stage, have unshakeable self-confidence, create a national cross-country campaign or physically do the crazy challenges I have done. It wasn’t until I started to challenge my own self-perceived limitations through events that I became the woman I am today. For me, it all started with my fitness. That’s why I’m incredibly passionate about helping others Xpand Their Limits and show themselves their true capability.I am a normal girl with big dreams, and even bigger actions. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Sports Medicine. My original plans were to attend graduate school for Physical Therapy. However, during my senior year, I felt a pull on my heart telling me I had a different mission. After a life changing year of training to step onto a bodybuilding stage, it led me to understand each of us are capable of so much more than we could ever imagine.We only need to challenge ourselves outside of our comfort zones and go for it. I realized that true transformation comes from multiple areas: nutrition, training, mindset and community. Since then I have exceeded my own self-limitations and have become a:-5x Bodybuilding Competitor-4x Powerlifting Competitor-Powerbuilding Competitor-Half-Marathon-Spartan-Many other RacesFollow Kelsey on Instagram - @KelseyLensmanFind out more about XPand Your Limits at https://xpandyourlimit.com/✅ Subscribe for More✅ Follow on Socials📷 Instagram - @aaronconrad🆇 @aaronconradCheck out our website - aaronconrad.com#AaronConrad #Podcast #Unscripted
Episode 332 is personal. Episode 332 is our "Director of Awesome" Miss Katelyn Nussbaum. Miss K is my niece. She is a leader, believer, sister, daughter, cousin and friend. Her heart is pure. Her soul belongs to Jesus. I am honored to be her uncle. You will love Miss K, like we all do.Episode 332 | Katelyn Nussbaum - Director of Awesome and Future Leader
Mike Vories is the Co Host of the MLB GuardCast Podcast, with Bryan Shaw, a Broadcaster for Q92 Sports, Co Host of 330ToGO High School Football Show and much more. We cover a lot of topics and things in this episode.
Dr. James A. Oñate is a Professor at The Ohio State University in the College of Medicine’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. He is the Director of the Division of Athletic Training education program, as well as being a member of the Human Performance Collaborative and Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute at Ohio State. His research has had a significant impact nationally and internationally in the field of human movement assessment, specifically in addressing factors that influence human performance in physically active populations. As a member of a talented research team at Ohio State, he has helped to lead efforts to prevent primary and secondary injuries in physically active individuals. His focus on assessing the risk of lower extremity injuries has expanded over the years to include several significant interest in multifacted areas of human performance including concussions, overhead athletes, military sports medicine and law enforcement holistic health. His work has received funding from several different national organizations such as the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Special Operations Command which has funded projects related to the care of youth football athletes, high-school athletes, military special operations soldiers and law enforcement officers. He has also helped to mentor several graduate and undergraduate students who have led a significant movement in functional brain imaging assessments for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries, mental health assessment in youth athletes, military human performance and law enforcement healthcare. His hope is to continue to grow as a researcher and to provide clinical research-based information to individuals and groups to optimize and sustain their performance. His future career pathway is to continue to research, teach and serve while learning how to provide mentoring and coaching for student, staff and faculty success.
Today's episode is with Adam Lucas. Adam Lucas is a prominent writer, columnist, and broadcaster known for his extensive work covering University of North Carolina (UNC) athletics, primarily through GoHeels.com, the official website of UNC sports. A lifelong Tar Heel fan, Lucas grew up dreaming of playing basketball for UNC but, recognizing his limitations in height and athletic talent, pursued a career in sports journalism. He has been a columnist for GoHeels.com and served as the publisher of Tar Heel Monthly since 2001. Lucas has authored or co-authored seven books on Carolina basketball, including titles that chronicle the program’s storied history and iconic figures. His work extends to broadcasting, where he co-hosts a radio show and contributes to the Tar Heel Sports Network. A 1995 UNC graduate, Lucas combines deep institutional knowledge with a passionate storytelling style, making him a beloved figure among Tar Heel fans and a respected voice in college sports media. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to celebrating and documenting UNC’s athletic legacy.
We are so BACK! Episode 328 is with Curt Harding. Curt has been on several times and returns today to kick off the return of Unscripted! Curt is an author, writer, podcaster, husband, father, and friend. We cover a lot of ground in this episode.
Find out more about Curt Harding at curtharding.com
NOEL THOMAS is co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, a data company focused on anti-trafficking. His faith and conviction opened his heart for the oppressed and marginalized. Noel has been dedicated to researching, educating on, coordinating, and managing the development of counter-trafficking solutions. He addressed the United Nations on human trafficking and sextortion. He lives on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. Rob Suggs is a virtuoso of the written word through his versatility, experience, and relentless creativity. His clients have included New York Times best-selling authors such as Kyle Idleman, Lee Strobel, Mark Batterson, David Jeremiah, Bruce Wilkinson, and many others. He has written or collaborated on more than sixty books.
In this promising true crime story of big tech combatting human trade by Noel Thomas and Rob Suggs, Dark Traffic ushers the public into the next phase of anti-trafficking efforts to stop what has evolved into a 150 billion dollar industry involving a complex network of organized crime trafficking sex, labor, and human organs. It has become an all too prevalent and pervasive presence with a world wide grip reaching out to seize the vulnerable, powerless, and marginalized through the Internet and the dark web.
Not your average book on trafficking—this is an exclusive look at the side of human trafficking you’ve never known, and how technology is being used to fight the war. Because the game has changed, and we must change with it.
As co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, author Noel Thomas has led United States law enforcement and the judicial system onto the new battleground, where high-tech data analysis is changing how criminals are caught and prosecuted. Offering an insider’s view on the battle, Dark Traffic is Noel Thomas’s plea to a public primarily unaware of the destruction and close proximity of trafficking, seeking to pull back the curtain of what’s happening in our own backyards and ignite a righteous anger that calls readers to step up, learn more, and do more.
“This book was written to bridge the information gap,” Thomas writes, “and, consequently, the outage gap. Lives are destroyed in large numbers, and we need to raise an army of awareness and determination to fight this enemy who is thriving in the shadows of our culture.” More than just a report from the battlefield, Dark Traffic is an urgent call for more people to join in the fight.
Find out more about Dark Watch - https://darkwatch.io/
Dark Traffic can be purchased wherever you find get books.
In this episode of 'Unscripted,' the host engages in a compelling conversation with film producer Nate Deen, who discusses his latest project, 'Brave the Dark.' Nate shares his life story, which forms the basis of the film, revealing a childhood filled with traumatic experiences that led him to distrust adults and make poor decisions in his teenage years. At 16, Nate ran away from home, living in his car and getting into trouble. His life took a turn for the better thanks to Mr. Stan Deen, a compassionate high school teacher who took Nate under his wing, eventually becoming a father figure. Nate recounts how this relationship influenced his decision to change his last name to Deen in honor of his mentor. Nate also discusses the founding of the Stan Deen Foundation, aimed at helping young people in need. The film 'Brave the Dark' is currently in theaters, distributed by Angel Studios. Nate emphasizes the film's message of hope and redemption, and his plans to tell more stories of individuals who have overcome adversity.
In this episode of 'Unscripted' recorded in Columbus, Ohio, the host chats with Lee Brown, a real estate broker from Concord, North Carolina, about the ongoing relief efforts and challenges faced by communities in Western North Carolina following a devastating hurricane. Brown provides a personal and detailed account of the work she and others have been doing to support affected areas, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the impact and the varying levels of recovery across the region. They discuss specific efforts by various organizations, including NASCAR, Samaritan's Purse, and grassroots groups, to provide immediate and long-term relief. Brown highlights the bureaucratic hurdles and delays in government assistance, while also celebrating the rapid response and significant contributions from private and community-led initiatives. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of the disaster and the need for streamlined, efficient government responses to such crises.
Episode 324 was a blast! Aaron sits down with Cristina Duchesne-Rivera, and Julian Simoes - lead actors in the new film "Ordinary Things." They cover a variety of topics. You can watch "Ordinary Things" on youtube, Prime and Tubi. About Ordinary Things - After faking a wedding with her childhood best friend to please her mom's dying wish, Dannie, an insatiable idealist, is faced with a dilemma when her mother is miraculously healed.
Trying something new for the new year with the Unscripted Podcast. I will be posting more solo episodes with just some random thoughts or observations as I live life Unscripted. Short podcast. Random thought. Hopefully some inspiration.
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Episode 322 is with our good friends and clients Kennita and Nick Williams. We had the pleasure of building their new web site but they are so much more. They have an upcoming conference and Kennita has a brand new book. You will enjoy this episode and please attend their upcoming conference! ABOUT KENNITAAffectionately known as Coach Kay, brings a wealth of compassion and insight as a consultant, speaker, author, and leadership wellness expert. Her mission is to guide leaders and organizations in defining their vision, developing strategies to enhance their culture and leadership, and providing practical tools to embody the principle of “Be Well to Lead Well.” She firmly believes in the concept of Whole Leaders fostering healthy organizations.With over 25 years of leadership experience, including roles as a legal assistant for the United States Air Force JAG Corp, a Regional Staff assistant to a US Senator, and an advisor on the Diversity Council for the state of Alaska, Kennita’s journey is marked by a deep commitment to authentic leadership. She takes pride in advising high-ranking military officials, encouraging transparency, authenticity, and vulnerability in leadership to propel organizations forward. Her approach is centered around helping leaders navigate challenges like uncertainty, fatigue, and burnout, transforming these obstacles into opportunities for growth and connection.
https://clearvisionleader.com/https://clearvisionleader.com/
Do you love the TV Series "The Chosen?" My guest today is Brandon Robbins. He is a Pastor, Girl Dad, and Author of a new book called "The Forgotten Teachings of Jesus." The book will be available February 4th but you can pre-order now. Below is more information about Brandon.
Pastor Brandon Robbins, a leading voice on The Chosen through
his popular YouTube channel, now brings readers The Forgotten
Teachings of Jesus (David C Cook, February 4, 2025), a book
designed to enhance their understanding of the series and deepen
their connection to its spiritual themes. Offering a unique,
episode-by-episode exploration of the first season, this book
unpacks the biblical truths and cultural context that make The
Chosen so impactful.
“The Chosen is an amazing series,” writes Robbins. “But it is not
Scripture. One of The Chosen’s greatest strengths is its ability to
draw its audience into the biblical story. We feel as if we are
there, walking with Jesus, one among his disciples. But sometimes we can mistake the events of
the show for the events of Scripture. This book will help to unblur those lines. Over the course of
thirty-two chapters, we are going to dive deep into the events of the first season of the show. My
goal for you when you read the final page of this book isn’t just for you to feel like you
understand the series better—I want you to understand the Bible better.”
Episode 320 has a little something for everyone. Drew Neideffer joined me today to talk about a variety of topics. From moving to Hilliard to baseball recruiting. Most importantly, how his faith in Jesus has influenced his journey to be everything that God called him to be. Thank you, Drew. You were made for more and you are pursuing it!
Amanda Scarborough is the debut author of A Beautiful War: Finding Hope in the Darkest Moments, and I’m pretty certain that you all will be impacted by her message. Amanda shares her struggle with postpartum depression and the mental and physical healing Jesus did within her. She also shares her personal story of the parenting of biological and stepchildren. You can find out more about Amanda on her website and order the book wherever they are sold.
Here is my website: www.AmandaLScarborough.com
Title: A Beautiful War; Finding Hope in the Darkest Moments
Ebook release date: November 19, 2024
Book release date: December 3, 2024 - Available on my website and all platforms
When you say Mount Vernon Nazarene usually one name comes to mind. That name is Tim Belcher. Episode 318 is with the MVNU Cougar Legend and former MLB Rookie Pitcher of the Year - Tim Belcher. We talk MVNU, baseball, and the most important thing - the On-Deck Event happening January 18, 2025. Check out the link below for all of the latest details on this important event and opportunity.
https://mvnu.edu/give/on-deck/
Jason Perz is the mind behind Against All Odds Research, your go-to source for insightful financial analysis and market perspectives. With a wealth of trading experience spanning decades and a decade of 8 figure portfolio management. Jason is a Professional Portfolio Manager, commercial real estate investor, 13 years sober, and retired professional BMX rider.
https://aaoresearch.substack.com/
Episode 316 of the Unscripted Podcast is with our dear friends Tori and Shauna. They return to sing songs of praise, announce their free concert to benefit Let Love Farm and update us on their upcoming music. We love Tori and Shauna and are so thankful for their friendship.
Episode 314 is with my friend Jerry Howard. Jerry has an incredible story of redemption, perseverance and leadership. You're gonna love this one!
About Jerry
Jerry Howard is an executive mentor, speaker and author, and owns multiple businesses. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he is the founder of Jerry Howard International and Managing Partner for iNTREPiD iMPACT Team, a faith-driven leadership and business consulting agency. His executive background is in hospital administration and he has bought multiple businesses. He specializes in facilitating world class outcomes for small and middle market business owners while simultaneously teaching them to be leaders worth following.
Jerry enjoys writing and creating video content that intersects faith, leadership and business. He was featured in Victorious Living Magazine’s January 2024 edition and is a nationally recognized leadership speaker. https://victoriouslivingmagazine.com/... His latest book, Faith Driven Leadership: God’s Blueprint for World Class Business is scheduled for release January 2025.
Jerry has been married for over 22 years, has 4 children, two in college and two in middle school. He enjoys practicing his Christian faith, being with family and active sports such as snowboarding and mountain biking.
Link - https://jerryhowardinternational.com/
Today we sit down with Pastor Troy Gramling to discuss his new book, "Potential,” Troy offers a fresh and timely perspective on how Christians can pursue their God-given potential and live a life fulfilled in Christ.
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Pastor Troy & Steph Gramling lead Potential Church. They have faithfully served and led the church toward expansion and the launch of multiple campuses across the world. Their vision is fueled by a passion and burden to partner with people to reach their God potential, to impact our world for good. Pastor Troy excels in leadership development and is well known for his extreme creativity in designing unexpected worship and teaching experiences. He is a powerful communicator with the unique ability to captivate an audience while sharing bold truths that inspire a transformation of the heart.
Steph leads alongside her husband and pastors SHE, a movement of Potential Church that strives to help women of all ages become all God has created them to be. She is an anointed leader, speaker, mentor, and friend. She gracefully leads out in each area of her life, including that of wife, mother, and grandmother.
Pastor Troy and Steph live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have three children: Tyler, Carson and Baylee, two daughter in loves: Amber and Jessica and two grandchildren, Lyon and Luna. All of their children serve alongside of them in ministry, moving the vision forward to reach people from all four corners of the earth
Episode 312 is a special announcement about a worship night for our friends Tori and Shauna and Let Love Farm here in Columbus, Ohio. Nan Payne joins the podcast to talk about the farm and their ministry. Find out more at LetLoveFarm.org
Episode 311 is a replay of a recording that I did with Tammy Whitehurst on her youtube show - Tammy and Friends. For those that would like video, you can find her at Tammy and Friends on Youtube. I am sharing it here because our conversation was so important in todays world. Thank you Tammy for the opportunity. Find Tammy at all of the links below. Much more to come from Tammy and I.
https://TammyWhitehurst.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TammyWhitehurstSpeaker/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Joy4theJourney
https://www.moodyradio.org/radioplayer.aspx?episode=567664 https://moodyaudio.com/products/feeling-martha-mary-world
Episode 310 is with my new friend Amberly Shreve. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. From parenting, travel sports, and knowing when to leave situations. Amber also shares her links and all of the exciting things she is involved in. For more, see below!
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My-Place | Keep On SharingReferral code AMFB: Amberly ShreveTT: @beachgirlshreveInsta: @beachgirlshreveLinkedin: Amberly ShreveCell: 302-858-3843Email: roxybeachtan@yahoo.com
Epsiode 309 is with my friend and the CEO of Lifewise Academy. Biblical teaching during school hours. Honored to call him my friend!
Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve hundreds of schools across the U.S. each week. Tens of thousands of public school students attend a LifeWise program and receive a Bible class as part of their school day.
Joel’s 15-year career as a nonprofit entrepreneur has been marked by the relentless pursuit of impacting students. He honed this skill playing defensive tackle at The Ohio State University where he relentlessly pursued quarterbacks for the Buckeye’s national championship football team. In his senior year at OSU, Penton received the Danny Wuerffel trophy, known as the “Humanitarian Heisman,” which is awarded to one college football player each year for outstanding community service.
Upon graduating, Joel founded Stand For Truth and Relevant Speakers Network, a speakers’ bureau that has touched more than 3,000 public schools and 2 million students nationwide. As a public speaker, Joel has presented to more than 2,000 live audiences and over 1,000,000 people across the country. He is also the author of three books including DURING SCHOOL HOURS: Why and How LifeWise Academy is Reinstalling Religious Education into the Public School Day.
Joel Penton lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Bethany, and their five children, where they all enjoy telling stories at the dinner table, watching sci-fi movies, and playing full-contact monkey in the middle.
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I was recently the guest on The Cleveland Pulse Podcast with today's guest, Jeffrey Santa. We had such a good conversation, I wanted him to join me Unscripted. We cover a lot of topics in this interview like podcasting, high school sports, and of course, Cleveland! Find The Cleveland Pulse podcast at the links below:
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheClevelandPulse
twitter - https://x.com/PulseCleveland
Episode 307 is with Mindy Drayer of 610WTVN and Spectrum One. She is also the mother of former guest and Ohio State Softball star Kami Kortokrax. You can find more about Mindy below.
You will find Mindy hosting Joe on Radio and TV, where they talk about financial topics to help those in or near retirement. Mindy and Joe have a relationship that has spanned many years. Joe used to play basketball against Mindy’s Husband, who is a high school basketball coach here in Columbus, OH.
With a degree from The Ohio State University, Mindy started her career in the media industry as a television news reporter and anchor, and later as a radio show host. Mindy is a master at blending her love for people and conversation into helping people stay updated on important situations.
Outside of work, Mindy loves spending time with her family. She’s happily married to Randy Kortokrax, and they have two children, Kylan and Kami. Mindy is also a dog mom to four energetic dogs — LC, Whopper, Striker and Zetti. She loves getting outside to exercise, walk her dogs and cheer on Kami and the Buckeyes at Ohio State softball games.
Send us a Text Message.Rachel has faced experiences that crushed her dreams of the perfect life: a failing marriage, a daughter’s heartbreaking diagnosis, and more. In this book, she transparently shares her pain, empathizes with yours, and then points you to the path of God’s Word, where you’ll find hope to carry you forward.https://rachelwojo.com/desperateprayers/Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Episode 305 is one my favorites because it is with one of my favorite people. Tammy Whitehurst is an author and speaker. She brings joy to everything that she does. I can't wait for you to meet her too. https://tammywhitehurst.com/As a motivational Christian speaker, Tammy loves to encourage and watch women discover JOY found in the truth of God’s Word. Whether speaking to a large crowd, small crowd, or anything in between, she wants people to realize they can have JOY ...
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Nicolle Renee never knew it but she saved me as a freshman in college (sweet mullet and all) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU). When you hear her story, you’ll be moved, challenged, and different. She has been through experiences none of us would ever ask for. Yet she still claims the name of Jesus. Thank you, Nicolle.
Eyes Wide Open International is a non-profit that activates, mobilizes, and encourages people to join us and work alongside local and global partners in providing relief to those in the midst of crisis and human suffering. Our specific thrust will be towards those in the greatest need – widows and orphans.
https://www.eyeswideopenint.org/
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Roy Hall is a motivational speaker, executive coach and former NFL wide receiver. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Roy is currently a motivational speaker, executive coach and podcast host inspiring people in a corporate environment through lessons learned within his football career.
Roy Hall is also Executive Director and co-founder of the Columbus, OH-based non-profit Driven Foundation, established in 2008.
In Episode 93 Roy and I unpack a lot of things. He drops major wisdom on everything from leadership to helping others. I am blessed to have spent the time with Roy and to call him my friend. He is an inspiration, leader and the kind of person you could spend hours just listening to.
You can find out more about Roy Hall at the following links:
Roy’s website – https://royhalljr.com/
Roy’s Podcast – https://royhalljr.com/podcast/
The Driven Foundation – https://staydriven.org/
Roy Hall Jr on Twitter – https://twitter.com/Roy_Hall
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Lori is a survivor, overcomer, connector, and encourager. She suffered a hemorrhagic stroke at age twenty-nine, and then developed epilepsy from the stroke. Lori is passionate about choices, and even in our trials, we can still find hope, joy, and new success. With the right perspective, attitude, and perseverance, we can stay unstuck and keep moving forward. Even with her
difficulties, Lori and her husband, Dainis, were able to become adoptive parents to a sibling group of three.
She published her first book, CHOICES: When You Are Faced with a Challenge, What Choice Will You Make? in March 2022 and has been connecting and encouraging others to choose to survive and thrive. Her book received the 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards from The Christian Literary Awards in the categories of Christian Living and Testimonial.
Find Lori at lorivober.com
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If you spend five minutes with Brian, you’re going to know real fast. He’s passionate. He loves his hometown, Cincinnati Reds, he loves his wife, his music, and his relationship with God.
He also happens to be from my alma mater, Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He was the frontman for a Christian band, Brian White and Justice for 15 years. He had five projects that he recorded. Not only that. He has written 16 number-one songs. He has two Dove Awards for Song of the Year. Country Song of the Year and Billboard’s Most Played Song of the Year for Rodney Adkins Watching You, as well as ACMas well as ACM and CMA nominations. Recently “Watching You” was listed at #37 in Billboard Magazines “100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time” and also topped the chart as “The Most Played Country Song of The Decade”.
With over 400 cuts to his credit, his songs have been recorded by such Christian artists as Danny Gokey , Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of Grace , Mandisa, 4 Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams, Selah, All Star United, 33 Miles, Pure NRG, Jaci Velasquez, Cliff Richard, and many more. Brian has also experienced success in the Country and Pop market with his songs being recorded by such artist as Rascal Flatts , Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks, Blackhawk, Canadian Country stars Chad Brownlee, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissel, The Lovelocks, Livy Jeanne, NewLaw as well as Australian artist Jayne Denham , Missy Lancaster , Travis Collins and Russian Pop Star Avraam Russo.
Brian is a frequent speaker / worship leader for conferences around the country as well as a featured clinician at songwriting seminars. When he’s off the road, he can be found playing a Songwriter Round, or in the studio behind the console producing records. Brian makes his home in Nashville, TN with award winning Christian Recording Artist Karyn Williams. and writes for Anthem Entertainment Music Publishing.
Find out more about Brian at https://brianwhitesongwriter.com/
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Episode 300 is different. This isn’t just an interview.
First off, this interview came together in about 10 minutes of texts. When Aaron realized that T.C. was from our hometown of Bedford, the wheels went into motion. Thanks to the efforts of several key people, this interview took place.
T.C. and Aaron graduated from the same High School in Cleveland, Ohio (Bedford). They are proud of their hometown and the city that made them. In this interview, we sit down with T.C. and discuss his success, his projects (including novacancymovie.com), and his upbringing in the 216.
Cannot thank T.C. enough for squeezing us in today. We’re forever linked now! Unscripted!
T.C. Stallings is a former professional athlete now finding success in film and television. T.C.’s desires shifted from football to acting in 2004 when he landed a spot on Animal Planet’s King of the Jungle, a reality television show where he emerged as the season 2 champion. In 2011, T.C. made his feature film debut in the movie COURAGEOUS. In 2015 he performed his break-out role as Tony Jordan in the hit film WAR ROOM, which hit No. 1 at the box office. T.C. has acted in commercials, is an author and producer, writer and director. His documentary 24 COUNTER: THE STORY BEHIND THE RUN received a film festival nomination for Most Inspirational Documentary. T.C. also is a nationwide brand ambassador for Clearplay, a company with the mission of providing families with clean, wholesome entertainment options.
To find out more about T.C. visit –
https://tcstallings.life/
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Episode 299 of Aaron Unscripted ( Aaron's Version) is a special one. Today I got to record with two men I have so much respect for, Mark Price and Micah Tyler.
Mark Price is a 4x NBA All-Star and 2x Three Point Contest Champion.
Micah Tyler is a multi Dove Award and K Love Award nominee. His song "I See Grace" held the top spot on the Christian Music Charts for 5 straight weeks.
Mark, Micah and I discuss a number of topics from their faith as men in the spotlight and rise to fame to being parents and men of faith.
You can find more about Micah at MicahTyler.com and on all of your streaming platforms
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Episode 299 of Aaron Unscripted ( Aaron's Version) is a special one. Today I got to record with two men I have so much respect for, Mark Price and Micah Tyler.
Mark Price is a 4x NBA All-Star and 2x Three Point Contest Champion.
Micah Tyler is a multi Dove Award and K Love Award nominee. His song "I See Grace" held the top spot on the Christian Music Charts for 5 straight weeks.
Mark, Micah and I discuss a number of topics from their faith as men in the spotlight and rise to fame to being parents and men of faith.
You can find more about Micah at MicahTyler.com and on all of your streaming platforms.
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I met Brian Timm several years ago. Our careers crossed path at that time. Brian understands the value of relationship. His career is marked with incredible opportunities including his newest one with the incredible RevelXP.
In today's episode we talk about our journeys, friendship, relationship and what RevelXP can do for your game day experience.
Check out https://revelxp.com/ohio-state for more information
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Sharing the remastered episode of the interview that Mark Price and I did with Bart Millard. Thank you Mark for allowing me to share our interview with Bart. He is the lead singer of the band MercyMe.
Our guest today is the Lead Singer of the group MercyMe, Bart Millard.
We cover a lot of ground in this episode from hoops to Bart’s favorite songs. Here’s a little more about Bart.
He has released two solo albums: Hymned, No. 1, in 2005 and Hymned Again in 2008.
He received a solo Grammy nomination in the category of Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for the latter album.
In high school, Millard wanted to become a football player, a dream which ended when he injured both ankles at a high school football game. As a result, Millard took choir as an elective.
Millard was called the Best Male Vocalist by Christianity Today in 2005, for his work on his solo album Hymned No. 1 and for The Christmas Sessions album with his band MercyMe.[8] Millard’s Hymned No. 1 was called the No. 9 best album of the year by Christianity Today in 2005.[9]
Millard is from Greenville, Texas. He and his wife Shannon have five children: Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie and Miles.
MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma
The group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single “I Can Only Imagine“, which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification.
The group has released 11 studio albums (six of which have been certified gold), two compilation albums, two video albums, and 28 singles.
The group has also had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the BillboardChristian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1
MercyMe has won 8 Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations.
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My guest today needs no introduction. Coach Jimmy Dykes is a former college basketball player, college coach, husband, father, man of faith and ESPN College Basketball Analyst. He is also the author of one of the most incredible books I have ever read, “The Film Doesn’t Lie.” In this episode we unpack just a few of the quotes from his incredible book, faith, leadership, parenting, forgiveness and so much more.
I cannot thank Coach enough for squeezing me into his busy schedule to discuss his book. He is a man of integrity. He is a leader in his home. This is the second time that Coach has been on Unscripted. You can find our first interview below as well. Get the book. It will make all the difference in your life. Thank you for being Coach.
Link – https://coachjimmydykes.com
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In Episode 295, Aaron interviews Josh Rutledge, Vice President of Spiritual Development at Liberty University. Josh discusses his role in fostering spiritual growth among students, emphasizing the importance of intentional community and authentic leadership. Nervous due to his connection with Liberty through his daughter's enrollment, Aaron praises Josh for his impactful work. They delve into the success of Liberty's campus community and Wednesday night gatherings, as well as the influential speakers featured at the university's convocations. A significant portion of the interview focuses on the moving conversation Josh had with Joni Eareckson Tada, a renowned speaker on faith and suffering, highlighting the challenges and memorable moments, including an unexpected earthquake. Throughout, the importance of nurturing a supportive Christian environment and building legacies of faith and leadership are prominent themes.
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On May 8th 2021, I sent an email to Gary Miracle after seeing the video for the song “Say I Won’t” by MercyMe. On May the 9th, Gary responded.
Today I share the very first of many Unscripted interviews that I've done with Gary since that email. He and his family are a part of our family now. Gary and I are friends. We have weathered storms together and held each other accountable. We have laughed. We have cried. Mostly laughed though.
We are forever thankful that Gary responded on May the 9th. This is Gary’s story…..Unscripted, Aaron’s version.
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Episode 293 of the Unscripted Podcast is with new ABC 6 and Fox 28 Sports Director Dave Holmes. Dave is about one month into his new role taking over for the legendary Clay Hall. His journey to get to this opportunity is a fascinating one and encourages others to take risks, stay determined and chase your dreams. I can't thank Dave enough for his time joining Unscripted. You can find Dave at the links below:
Twitter ("X") - https://x.com/DaveHolmesTV
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DaveHolmesTV/
ABC 6 - https://abc6onyourside.com/
Dave with the Savannah Bananas - https://x.com/DaveHolmesTV/status/1795118849244733642
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Kari Jobe is a Grammy Nominated, multiple Dove Award Winning artist. For more than 2 decades, Kari Jobe has been using her gifts to lead people into the presence of God. She began leading worship at the age of 13. She has an RIAA Gold Certified Single and has been praised by the New York Times.
She has sold more than 1.2 Million albums in her career and has over ONE Billion career streams.
She has an audience of more than 2.3 million followers on facebook
1.3 million followers on instagram
958,000 subscribers on youtube
684,000 followers on twitter.
Originally from Texas and now residing in Nashville, she tours with her husband Cody Carnes (Who my daughters LOVE by the way) and their 2 boys Canyon and Kingston.
I cannot begin to thank Kari for making time to come on the Unscripted Podcast. She is exactly who I imagined she would be. Her time is so valuable and I am so very honored she would join this podcast.
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Having been battling Systemic Mastocytosis and CIDP since birth, Shannon Dingey knows what it’s like to have to take courage and fight hard. In her new book, she shares how there have been people who have seen how difficult its been to navigate her diagnosis, but there’s more about her journey that no one has seen or known about. Most of the battles she has faced have been fought “behind the curtain.”
Now, Shannon takes the leap to open up about her struggles and the debilitating symptoms she has dealt with daily, all while she appears to be a normal functioning person to the rest of the world. She shares about the anxiety, depression, identity issues and PTSD that no one saw on the surface. She once felt powerless and trapped behind the curtain.
But as she reached her breaking point, she experienced healing, the curtain began to lift and she started to see purpose and power in her story. In Behind the Curtain, Shannon takes readers through her journey in a transparent and authentic way with the hope that your curtain may lift as well, and you’ll find strength and courage on the other side.
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Episode 281 is an important one on many levels. The Unscripted Collective is honored to partner once again with the Penny For A Pound Challenge. Our good friend Doug Lightfoot is once again leading this event. The benefactor this year is a Tim Tebow Foundation called "HerSong." Doug and I sat down with Kelly Broeg from HerSong to talk about the important ministry and work that they do. Don't miss this! It's very important.
About HerSong.
Empowering dreams. Inspiring futures.
Founded in 2013, Her Song exists to empower survivors and champion their journey towards restoration, healing and freedom–because every survivor deserves to flourish and thrive. We are committed to providing survivors with an excellent culture of care through Victim Outreach, Care Coordination and Long-term Residential Survivor Care to help guide survivors to achieve sustainable freedom.
Our desire is to cultivate a called and committed team, passionate about serving survivors of human trafficking across the United States, so that together we can empower freedom, one life at a time.
Penny For A Pound Challenge on Facebook
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Episode 289 is with Cory Carlson. A mutual friend introduced us (even though we were already "friends" on social media?). He rocked my world with this conversation and will rock yours too. Take notes!
ABOUT CORY
As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of three, Cory Carlson understands the pressures working parents face. He is passionate about helping business leaders win at home and work.
Twenty years in corporate America gave Cory amazing opportunities as he worked his way up to the executive level. But he also saw brokenness: work without purpose, burnout, lack of focus, strained marriages, and absentee parents. Business leaders especially were often not living life to the fullest.
When Cory discovered coaching, it helped him become a better leader, husband, and father. So he left his corporate career to help other leaders win at work and at home. Cory does this through executive coaching, speaking, and writing.
Currently, Cory lives in Cincinnati with his awesome wife and three amazing children.
Cory has a Civil Engineer degree from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Rockhurst University.
His first book released in June 2019 titled, Win at Home First, and is an inspirational guide for work-life balance. His book was Amazon's #1 New Release in 3 Categories and listed in FORBES as ‘7 Books Everyone On Your Team Should Read’.
Cory just released his second book, Rise and Go. This book is a resource to help leaders get back up quicker after getting knocked down from the challenges of leadership and life.
He hosts the leadership podcast, Win at Home First, a Top 1.5% global podcast per ListenNotes.
Follow Cory on social media (@carlsoncory) and www.corymcarlson.com.
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Episode 288 is with the Lead Pastor of Movement Church, Mark Artrip. Mark and I have known each other for several years and he has always been one of the most welcoming and warm people to speak with. I have watched the growth of Movement Church in Hilliard from afar. Mark tells us more about Movement and much more in this interview.
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Episode 287 is different on so many levels. I saw a tweet about this film called "Sign My Show."
I need you to see all of the resources available on this episode BECAUSE of this episode. Cat Brewer is an educator that is passionate about the deaf community. Her story is incredible. How she made the film is incredible. She is incredible. We so often take for granted what we have easy access too. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE. Full transcription and resources at aaronconrad.com
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I met Bear Bailey about 2 years ago when he was kind enough to join Unscripted in the midst of going tiktok viral. Since that interview, Bear has lived the life. He has been with the top Country Artists in Nashville. He has released multiple singles including his new song - Better Now.
There is more to Bear Bailey than tiktok videos. He is a man like many of us. He has been through a lot in the past 2 years. Today he joins unscripted to tell his story now.
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So excited to have returning guest Kate Stanford back again to discuss the launch of her new single "Stand On Your Promises." The new single is now available on all platforms. Below is the official press release and all available links.
NEWS SOURCE: Biscuit Media Group
April 18, 2024
Nashville, TN — April 18, 2024. Kate Stanford, an emerging powerhouse in Christian music, is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single, "Stand on Your Promises." Produced by Sam Hart, known for his exceptional work with artists such as Big Daddy Weave, Meredith Andrews, Unspoken, and Sanctus Real, “Stand on Your Promises” is available tomorrow, April 19, on all major streaming platforms.
"Stand on Your Promises is an anthem of hope,” explains Stanford. “What originally inspired this song was my struggle with both physical and emotional pain. I have dealt with chronic migraines for the past year and could not get out of bed. This led me to be depressed and hopeless. But even in my darkest times, Jesus met me every step of the way. He answered my prayers and brought me out of the darkness. He gave me joy and hope and provided me with community here in Nashville. I want listeners to know that whatever they may be going through, it will get better. Stand on His promises and He will make a way for you.”
Following Stanford's 2023 release, "Your Heart," which was produced by two-time GRAMMY nominee Cindy Morgan, comes the latest single. Kate’s unmistakable vocals and Sam Hart's unparalleled production expertise make "Stand on Your Promises" a must-listen for fans of uplifting and inspiring music.
A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Stanford’s musical journey began at a young age, singing as both a classically trained singer and a contemporary artist. Since 2019, she has released a series of acclaimed singles that have quickly found an audience on radio, streaming platforms, and social media.
Follow Kate Stanford on her socials for uplifting content, and to stay updated on her latest releases and performances:
Website: www.katestanfordmusic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katestanfordmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katestanfordmusic/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katestanfordmusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC77qypb0RDT3d7iXUVJWMMw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BVwjeV33enWxFuRSwMNpk?si=_7ATuUzdQuexpENWD4Imkw
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This is one of the coolest episodes I have ever done. Episode 284 is with Kira Takei. Kira's mom and I were best friends in High School and remain friends to this day. Kira is an incredibly talented singer, songwriter and accomplished dancer. Her family experiences growing up have given her a wide range of creativity. She was kind enough to join me today to talk about her experiences and also allowed me to share one of my favorite songs of hers.
*The theme song is Film of Us by artist Kira Takei, written and performed by Kira Takei and her producer Kevin McNoldy. You can find her on Spotify under Kira Takei, spelled T-A-K-E-I, or her website kiratakei.com
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So excited for Episode 283! 3x Gold Medal Winner and Champion Leah Amico returns to tell us about her new book (link below). Leah has been on multiple times and is the Gold Standard for a mom, wife, parent, athlete and believer. Her new book outlines 14 ways to live a life of excellence. We are honored every time she returns to Unscripted. Order her book and devotionals today at the link below.
https://a.co/d/eeaiX1m
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Episode 282 is with author Noah Asher. Noah remarkably found the Unscripted Podcast somehow in the internet and I am so thankful that he did. Today we talk about a lot of topics but mainly his book (link below). He is a man with a story, a history and an incredible new book called "Chaos."
https://www.thenoahasher.com/
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This is it. We have reached the final day of Grace Week. Today is Good Friday. Today we reflect on the sacrifice that allowed up to no longer live with shame. Today we finish our series and share some contact information. If you need want to reach out to me, email me at aaron@aaronconrad.com. I would be happy to hear from you and want to pray for you. Thank you once again to Pete Wilson, Miss K and Tori and Shauna for being a part of this again this year. Thank you all for listening.
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Welcome to day four of Grace Week. We're almost to Good Friday. Before we get there, we need to pause and talk about the Community of the Withered Hand. By now you might have considered standing up and showing your hand. If you have, let me be the first to welcome you here. I hope you receive that like a warm hug. I hope that someday we can have a community where we are not ashamed but rather welcomed to share our struggles. This is day four of Grace Week.
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Today we continue our series for Grace Week with maybe the deepest episode of the week. Today we talk about "The Truth About Me." Pete Wilson shared the truth about him in his sermon (Episode 275) so today, I shared mine as well. This was pulled from a blog post I wrote back in 2010 called "I Hope You See Jesus." Pete and I discuss how sharing our truth, and exposing our hand gives others to do the same. We also discuss how we are not where we want to be but we are not where we were. We close with another song from Tori and Shanua.
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Today is day two of Grace Week. Yesterday Pete Wilson talked about getting up and standing. Identifying your shame. Today we're going to unpack stretching it out so others can see it. We're going to discuss what it's like to be in a community where your circle and others can either accept it and love you, or not. The grace of Good Friday covers your withered hand. I am praying for anyone that hears this and the community around you as you share yours with your circle too.
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Welcome to Grace Week! Today is the first day of our 2024 series. In this episode, Pete Wilson and I dive into his sermon that we posted on Episode 275. We begin to talk about the story itself, his thoughts behind it and especially Luke 6. We finish today's message with a song from our friends Tori and Shanua.
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Episode 276 is a heartfelt and deep conversation between Aaron Conrad and Ryan Grammatico, discussing the experiences of being empaths, the importance of self-care, and the impact of meaningful relationships. They share personal stories, talk about the significance of empathy, and how it influences their interactions with others. The conversation highlights the blessings and challenges of being an empath and emphasizes the value of prioritizing loved ones, mindfulness, and seeking support.
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I am releasing this episode early because I want to give everyone the time to really hear it, embrace it and consider what it is they need to. I want you all to be a part of the community of the withered hand. We all have one.
Today my pastor Pete Wilson shares a message that he gave at Northridge Church. The rest of Grace Week, we will unpack and talk about several key points. For today, please here the message that Pete shares.
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In the 80's I met a forever friend at Bedford Church of the Nazarene. We spent our weekends together. Even though we were in 2 different school districts, his family became my family. His brother was my brother. His cousin was my cousin. Unfortunately, Ernie and his parents have endured the loss of this brother and his cousin. He is my forever friend. We have stories on stories. We have history. I hope you all will enjoy and love him as much as I do.
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Episode 273 is an interview focusing on the upcoming release of two films, The Seven Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire and The Seven Churches of Revelation: Times of Deception. The interview delves into the historical and biblical context of these films, highlighting the importance of understanding biblical history, the relevance of the seven churches' messages to modern times, and the urgency of preparing for the future. Tim emphasizes the need for believers to be spiritually awakened and the potential impact of the films in sparking important spiritual conversations.
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https://thinkingmanfilms.com/project/7churches-series/
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Episode 272 of the Aaron Unscripted Podcast is the most important and powerful podcast I have ever recorded. This one is personal. I am so thankful for my dear friend Adam Comer of S2L Recovery in Tennessee for joining me. Together, Adam and I discuss our path to sobriety. We pray that our stories and experiences will be a resource for those in the stronghold of addiction. We pray our message lands with those supporting and praying for friends and family that are captured in "the pit."
Find out more about S2L and all of their resources at https://www.s2lrecovery.org/
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Episode 271 of Unscripted is with Pastor, Author, and Speaker Scott Savage. Scott is a follower of Jesus with a calling to be a pastor-writer. He leads Cornerstone Church in Prescott, Arizona. He is married to Dani, an award-winning attorney, and together they are raising 3 children. They laugh loud and do their best to live up to their last name! Find out more about Scott at scottsavagelive.com.For resources from today's interview, check out scottsavagelive.com/unscripted
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Episode 270 of Unscripted is with Nick Lacy, the AVP of Marketing for Christian Community Credit Union. Nick discusses banking, stewardship, and how Christians can align their values with their finances. He explains how Christian Community Credit Union, where he works as AVP of Marketing, operates on scripture-based principles to ensure a biblically-based banking experience. This includes offering services such as high-yield checking accounts and contributing to Christian causes. Throughout the discussion, both Aaron and Nick emphasize the need for Christians to be discerning and align their banking practices with their faith.
ABOUT NICK LACY
Nick Lacy is the AVP of Marketing and Analysis at Christian Community Credit Union where he oversees market research, analysis, and strategy. His background includes over 15 years of pastoral and executive ministry experience, former vice president of corporate strategy for a technology company, and a strategic and creative communications consultant. He has also been a featured expert on the topic of strategic execution in various publications, and holds a Masters degree in Ministry Management from Azusa Pacific University.
ABOUT CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) is a faith-based, purpose-driven financial co-operative whose mission is to serve Christ followers to live and give more abundantly. For over 65 years, we’ve provided individuals and ministries with the financial tools and knowledge they need to grow and thrive financially, so they can transform our world through their generosity.
The money you deposit in the Credit Union helps churches grow, ministries expand, and individuals thrive. Whether it’s constructing or remodeling a new church building or funding a home loan, your money is working in the Christian community.
At CCCU, giving is in our DNA. When you use our credit and debit cards for purchases, you’re giving to Christian causes. To date, CCCU has donated more than $6 million to ministry and mission projects in the U.S. and around the globe. Simply put, your everyday purchases help change lives. Find out more at - https://www.mycccu.com/
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Episode 269 is a conversation between the host, Aaron, and guest, Curt Harding. They discuss their year 2023, their experiences and what they aim to achieve for the year 2024. Topics include learning from the past, setting personal and professional goals, planning for the future, and Curt's podcast, "The Short Pause". There are also humoristic aspects as they talk about dealing with life's pressures. They wrap up with promising to catch up more often in 2024 and wishing each other a great new year.
About Curt -
After more than fifteen years as an award-winning reporter, anchor and producer in radio and television news, Curt Harding is a professional writer, speaker and entertainment publicist in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the host of The Short Pause podcast, author of the children’s book, A Tail of Two Kitties, and co-author of a book chronicling the lives of military veterans. His strong industry experience has allowed him to work alongside renowned thought leaders including Dave Ramsey, Max Lucado, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano, William J. Bennett, John Maxwell, Donald Miller and more.
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Episode 268 of Aaron Unscripted t is two friends, Aaron and Jonathan, having a conversation about their friendship, past experiences, and a nonprofit mission trip to the Dominican Republic that Jonathan is organizing. They discuss the impact of their friendship, the emotional challenges of saying goodbye to loved ones, and the importance of supporting each other. Jonathan shares details about the nonprofit mission trip, their goals, and the need for financial support. Jonathan expresses his commitment to serving others.
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Episode 267 of Unscripted is an interview between Aaron and Rod Laughlin. They discuss Rod's project called "The Readable Bible" and his new book, "The Anointed One." Rod explains how he took all the material about Jesus from the four Gospels and other New and Old Testament scriptures and compiled it into one book. They discuss the importance of sharing this book with others, especially those who may not be inclined to read the Bible. They also talk about the need for people to know about Jesus and how the book can be a tool for evangelism. The interview ends with information on how to purchase the book and a discussion about future projects.
http://www.theanointedonebook.com/
www.readablebible.com
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Episode 266 is a conversation between the host, Aaron, and his guest, Kami Kortokrax, a Division 1 shortstop athlete from THE Ohio State University. They discuss Kami's experiences as a student-athlete including her background, her experiences with faith and sporting ambitions, and the challenges and rewards she faced along her journey. Additionally, they discuss the impact of the NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rules on college athletes and Kami's future plans post-graduation. The conversation also covers Kami's interaction with fans, her views about the pressure of being a Division 1 athlete, and her passion for softball.
Find Kami on Instagram @Kami.Kortokrax
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Episode 265 is with Kim Emch from Festa.
- Ending poverty through life changing relationships.
- Passionate about helping children and families in poverty – many are New Americans, and many live in suburbs.
- Connect neighbors to build relationships that end poverty, in this generation!
I’m a servant of God because He rescued me.
By the time I was 17, I had lived through five divorces by my two parents: one being an alcoholic, and one having an affair. I didn’t grow up facing financial poverty, but my home was filled with chaos and pain. But God did not forget me; He rescued me. He sent people from a local church who invited me every single week to a youth program they hosted. It was full of joy and peace. It was a safe refuge. They cared about me, loved me, and taught me about the Lord. They said,
“Kim, the God of the universe made you and He loves you. You’re gifted and talented.”
“Kim, you’re smart. Have you ever thought of going to college?”
“Kim, you have leadership abilities. We could hone that for you. We can grow that in you and God could use you for his plans for His future.”
They started casting a vision for me of a future where I would use my gifts and talents to serve God.
Fast-forward to March 2007. I prayed and asked the Holy Spirit to light my heart on fire in a whole new way. Eleven short days later, I learned there were 2,158 children facing poverty in my own suburban community. I had been tutoring children facing poverty in downtown Columbus for years, but I had no idea that my neighbors – children in MY town who went to school with my own children – were also facing poverty. The free or reduced school lunch program came screeching to an abrupt halt for 12 weeks every summer, and those children went hungry. I felt a call on my life to love, serve and feed them body, mind and spirit, and to bring the body of Christ alongside me.
I’d never even heard of a free summer lunch program, but I felt compelled to try. God gave me a big, loud mouth, so I used it to tell anyone who would listen to me. I talked to church communities, businesses, civic associations, and my friends and neighbors. I urged them to come together to feed these children, and we did exactly that; 178 of us served 246 children that summer with 2,376 lunches.
Before March 2007, my circle was the opposite of diverse. Everyone I knew was exactly like me; they looked, talked and dressed like me. Suddenly, I was looking into the faces of beautiful, gifted and talented children and their amazing parents who came from all walks of life. They were diverse in every sense of the word: racially, socially, economically, culturally, and religiously. I found myself compelled to love them even more.
They began sharing heart-breaking stories. One family saved up to buy a car that broke down before they even got home, and they became entwined in a legal battle. Parents struggled to get jobs and put food on the table for their families because they couldn’t speak English well enough. Children were falling behind in school because parents couldn’t help them with homework.
We kept helping and serving and living life together. God sent me to places that nothing in my previous life experience prepared me for. He guided me into homes and into hearts. I constantly said, ‘God, I’m not the right one. You’ve got to bring someone else. You have to bring more people.’ He ALWAYS brought more people. And we started creating these spaces where we gathered people to learn from each other. In the summer, it was a camp, and in the school year, an ESL Family program.
I realized that God was using me to create spaces of refuge – the same kind of spaces He created to rescue me in decades past.
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Episode 264 is with Cory Dicarro. My friend is the Groups and Discipleship Pastor for Northwest Bible Church in Hilliard, Ohio. Cory and I have been friends for years. He was my children's Youth Pastor and left his fingerprints all over their lives. We cover a lot in this interview. Thank you Cory and may God continue to work in your life. Cory serves as the Groups & Discipleship Pastor. He has a long history with Northwest and has served in various pastoral roles. He’s passionate about seeing people grow in their relationship with Jesus and connect in authentic community.HobbiesReading his Bible with a good cup of coffeeSpending time with family and friendsListening to musicWalks with his wife KellyBeing active with his two boysWorking out
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Episode 263 is with the Director of the new film "The Shift," Brock Heasley. The Shift is a modern-day retelling of the book of Job. Kevin Garner (Kristoffer Polaha) gets separated from Molly (Liz Tabish), the love of his life, when a mysterious adversary known as The Benefactor (Neal McDonough) sends him to an alternate dystopian reality. Will hope and faith be enough to find his way back? https://www.angel.com/movies/the-shift
Brock Heasley Brock Heasley is a writer, filmmaker, and artist. After graduating from California State University Fresno with a degree in Graphic Design, Brock became a full-time Graphic Designer and, later, an Art Director. In 2006, he launched the online comic The SuperFogeys, and then co-created the online comic Monsterplex in 2010, which went on to win the DC Comics Zuda competition. In 2018, Brock’s YA Contemporary novel Paper Bag Mask (Pen Name Publishing) was published, reaching the top of Amazon’s Young Adult Fiction New Release chart in the first week. Brock’s debut memoir, The Other Side of Fear: A True Coming-of-Age Story of Murder, Forgiveness, and the Peace Only Faith Can Bring, released in Fall 2020 from Cedar Fort Publishing. His writing has appeared on the Independent Journal Review and at ForEveryMom.com.
In 2015, Brock left the Graphic Design world for the film world, working on and producing feature films for Tremendum Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate. In 2017 he released his directorial debut, "The Shift," about an ordinary man receiving a job offer from the Devil himself. The short film earned him an Outstanding Filmmaker of the Year Award from the Hollywood Dreamz International Film Festival and you can watch it here. His second short film, "The Two Hundred Fifth," about a young college girl with a dark past that comes back to haunt her on the day she chooses to reveal all to her best friend, had its World Premiere at the renowned Fantasia International Film Festival in 2019.
In early 2023, Brock turned his short film, THE SHIFT, into a feature film to be released theatrically by Angel Studios in December 2023. Expanding on the story from the short, it stars Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, John Billingsley, Rose Reid, Paras Patel, Jordan Alexandra, Jordan Walker Ross, and Sean Astin.
Brock lives with his wife, three daughters, two dogs, and one cat in California. Brock didn’t want another dog, but his girls made a pretty killer PowerPoint presentation and he didn’t want to look like a jerk.
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Episode 262 of the Aaron Unscripted Podcast is with Political and comical social media influencer, ConservativeAnt. Anthony and I sat down for an hour and he was gracious enough to give me his time. He is an influencer and his voice is so important. He shares his thoughts, sometimes many times a day on all social media platforms. It is an honor to spend time with him and discuss several topics ranging from:Content CreationItalyFloridaGenerosityMonetizing content creationChanges/Challenges with the TikTok platformPoliticsTrump Rapid firePlease fine ALL of Ant's links here - https://linktr.ee/Conservativeant1.0?...
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Gerald Murphy is the Lead Pastor of Garden City Church with his wife Lauren. On Sunday, October 29th, Gerald delivered a sermon at Rock City Church called "Why We Pray for Israel." He delivered it with intention, passion, truth and love. I wanted my friend to come on today to talk about his ministry but also go a little deeper into what he delivered on Sunday. You can find that sermon at the link below.
GardenCityChurch.TV
Gerald on Instagram - @gerald.damurphy
Rock City Church Sermon - https://rockcitychurch.tv/series/wisdom-from-the-psalms/
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Elliott Wallach has been working in the film business for over 20 years. He is the founder of Edify Media, a full-service public relations firm that specializes in the promotion of family, faith-friendly, and faith-based films. He has worked with every major studio and has been responsible for promoting movies like The Passion of the Christ, The Help, Amazing Grace, and more.
His primary focus is with Edify Films, a distribution company also focused on bringing the world family and faith-friendly films. It's Elliott’s conviction that a movie is the most powerful art form ever created by man, and one 90-minute film can change a life, and even change the world. Edify Films is responsible for the distribution of DVD and merchandise for When Calls the Heart, currently filming its 11th Season and broadcasting on the Hallmark Channel. Through Edify Films, Elliott has recently produced a 12-episode television program that serves as an After Show for When Calls the Heart. He is also releasing his first theatrical release, God of Heaven and Earth, which is due to hit theaters on November 5th.
"Movies are the most powerful art form ever created by man. There's nothing like it when you're able to lose your very identity for 90 minutes and leave a movie theater inspired to change your life. I hope for nothing less than that for God of Heaven and Earth - a film that can radically impact a person's faith. And faith changes everything."
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Episode 259 is with Timothy Mahoney, creator of Bible Cinema Roadshow and Patterns of Evidence Films.
Timothy Mahoney is the award-winning director of six feature films: Patterns of Evidence: Mt Sinai I & II, Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle I & II, Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy, and Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus. Tim is the founder of Thinking Man Films and Media, a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based international documentary & publishing company. Tim has spent almost 20 years exploring some of the biggest questions of the Bible and what they mean for our world today. His insatiable curiosity led him on a journey across the world interviewing some of the world’s leading Bible scholars, archaeologists, and historians to seek answers. What he’s uncovered is an amazing pattern of evidence that matches the events recorded in the Bible. Tim was raised hearing that the stories in the Bible were true, but as he got older he was challenged to lose those beliefs. These questions led him on a trip to Egypt and the very location of the Exodus story. It was there that he experienced his own crisis of faith when told there was no evidence for this account. Undeterred, he had to know – were these foundational stories in the Bible true or not? This led him on a 12-year investigation resulting in the feature documentary Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus. This award-winning film and its companion book, Patterns of Evidence: A Filmmaker’s Journey challenged the traditional views of biblical criticism, demonstrating archaeological evidence that matched the Bible’s narrative. The balanced approach allowed audiences to decide for themselves if the Exodus was truth or myth.A native Minnesotan, Tim’s hobbies include folk music and outdoor activities. Tim and Jill have been married for 40 years. They have four (4) married children and eight (8) grandchildren.
GOD OF HEAVEN AND EARTH is a feature-length documentary coming to theaters November 5th-6th. It offers incredibly compelling evidence of what the Star of Bethlehem was and what the Magi saw that caused them to travel more than 700 miles to Israel. Additional content provides evidence for the date and circumstance of Christ’s crucifixion.
This is the first installment in Thinking Man Film’s Bible Cinema Roadshow, a year-long theatrical film series designed to bring Biblical content to your community all year long via theaters.
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Episode 258 is with Eric Leprotti. We have a history that extends to my friendship with his parents long before he was ever born. We are excited to make a BIG announcement for Eric but you'll have to wait to hear it at the end. In the meantime, get to know Eric From The Block!
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Episode 257 of Aaron Unscripted is with the amazing Jenna Miracle. You may know the story of multi-time guest Gary Miracle but today, we honor his bride Jenna. Behind every man, there is a woman who believes in him. Jenna and Gary's story is just beginning but it has been one that will inspire you. To quote Ginny Owens, "But you never said it would be easy, you only said I'd never go alone."Reach out to Jenna and find out more about Gary's book at - garymiracle.com
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Episode 256 is with my MVNU friend and alumni Robinne Drabick. Robinne is a dear friend and has been since our time at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. In this episode, we catch up on all that has happened and is happening in her life since graduating. She and her husband Nick are parents of athletes and the recently purchased an athletic facility. You can find out more about their facility at - https://ladiessuperfitness.com/
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Episode 255 is with author and writer Andrew Lawler. We discuss possibly the most important piece of real estate on the entire globe......The Dome of the Rock.
Andrew Lawler is author of Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested City, the bestselling The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke, and the acclaimed Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?: The Epic Saga of the Bird that Powers Civilization. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, and Smithsonian. He is a contributing writer for Science and a contributing editor for Archaeology. Lawler's work has appeared several times in The Best of Science and Nature Writing.
For more - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/revealing-jerusalem-landmark-dome-of-the-rock
About Andrew - https://www.andrewlawler.com/
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Episode 254 is a very special episode. For the first time ever, Unscripted went on the road to record with our partners at Jerseys of Hope. My wife and I were honored to attend the event, record interviews with their founder, board member and supporter. After spending time with John, Gene, Leslie and all that attended the event, I am even more committed to creating awareness for this incredible foundation.
"To inspire the human spirit, through the kindness of donating jerseys to give hope to patients"
To find out more and how you can help support Jerseys of Hope, visit jerseysofhope.org
You can also contact me at aaron@aaronconrad.com for more information.
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If you spend five minutes with Brian, you're going to know real fast. He's passionate. He loves his hometown, Cincinnati Reds, he loves his wife, his music, and his relationship with God.
He also happens to be from my alma mater, Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He was the frontman for a Christian band, Brian White and Justice for 15 years. He had five projects that he recorded. Not only that. He has written 16 number-one songs. He has two Dove Awards for Song of the Year. Country Song of the Year and Billboard's Most Played Song of the Year for Rodney Adkins Watching You, as well as ACMas well as ACM and CMA nominations. Recently "Watching You" was listed at #37 in Billboard Magazines "100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time" and also topped the chart as "The Most Played Country Song of The Decade".
With over 400 cuts to his credit, his songs have been recorded by such Christian artists as Danny Gokey , Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of Grace , Mandisa, 4 Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams, Selah, All Star United, 33 Miles, Pure NRG, Jaci Velasquez, Cliff Richard, and many more. Brian has also experienced success in the Country and Pop market with his songs being recorded by such artist as Rascal Flatts , Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks, Blackhawk, Canadian Country stars Chad Brownlee, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissel, The Lovelocks, Livy Jeanne, NewLaw as well as Australian artist Jayne Denham , Missy Lancaster , Travis Collins and Russian Pop Star Avraam Russo.
Brian is a frequent speaker / worship leader for conferences around the country as well as a featured clinician at songwriting seminars. When he's off the road, he can be found playing a Songwriter Round, or in the studio behind the console producing records. Brian makes his home in Nashville, TN with award winning Christian Recording Artist Karyn Williams. and writes for Anthem Entertainment Music Publishing.
Find out more about Brian at https://brianwhitesongwriter.com/
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Episode 252 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Tony Miltenberger. Tony is unbelievable and you will want to hear the entire episode. Here's just a few things from his Bio -
"First and foremost I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I married my high school sweetheart Karen, and we've been going strong for over 20 years. We have three wonderful children; Connor, Caleb, and Shiloh. In my spare time, I love Ohio sports, golf, and playing with my kiddos."
He served our country in the military and for that, I am forever grateful.
- 14 years in the Army Reserve as a Chaplain's assistant
- Deployed to Kuwait from 2004-2005
- Deployed for Strong Bonds from 2007-2008
- Other deployments include; El Salvador, Germany, and numerous places around the United States.
- Reclamation Podcast
- Practitioners Podcast
Tony is involved in 2 podcasts, including his own.
Tony is amazing and has so much to offer. So thankful to meet him. Find out more about Tony at his website - twmilt.com
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Episode 252 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Tony Miltenberger. Tony is unbelievable and you will want to hear the entire episode. Here's just a few things from his Bio -
"First and foremost I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I married my high school sweetheart Karen, and we've been going strong for over 20 years. We have three wonderful children; Connor, Caleb, and Shiloh. In my spare time, I love Ohio sports, golf, and playing with my kiddos."
He served our country in the military and for that, I am forever grateful.
* 14 years in the Army Reserve as a Chaplain's assistant
* Deployed to Kuwait from 2004-2005
* Deployed for Strong Bonds from 2007-2008
* Other deployments include; El Salvador, Germany, and numerous places around the United States.
Tony is involved in 2 podcasts, including his own.
* Reclamation Podcast
* Practitioners Podcast
Tony is amazing and has so much to offer. So thankful to meet him. Find out more about Tony at his website - twmilt.com
Episode 251 is with my friend Mark Steller. Mark is the Sports Integration Director for gracechurches.org. His position is unique and I can't wait for you to hear him talk about his journey to get there. What his church is doing is forward thinking and impactful.
Episode 251 is with my friend Mark Steller. Mark is the Sports Integration Director for gracechurches.org. His position is unique and I can't wait for you to hear him talk about his journey to get there. What his church is doing is forward thinking and impactful.
Episode 250 is a very special one. When it comes to point guards in the state of Ohio, there are 2 names that stand out - Mark Price and Aaron Craft. They don't often mention a former intramural champion, but they do mention 25 for the Cavs and number 4 for the Buckeyes.
Today I share an interview that Mark and I did with Aaron Craft recently. I am honored to be able to get to sit at the table with 2 guys that are forever legends in the state of Ohio in the NBA and in the NCAA.
There is a lot of controversy around Jason Aldean and his song. These are my thoughts.
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A good friend wanted me to weigh in on the situation in Florida and the new curriculum about African American history. These are my thoughts.
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Our good friend Gary Miracle returns once again to talk about his brand new book - No More Bad Days. We catch up on the latest and hear all about what went into the book. We also have some fun as always.
You can pre-order the new book at garymiracle.com or wherever you order your books.
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Episode 248 is special on many levels. First of all, my lovely bride Heather joins me for the first time ever on an unscripted episode. There’s a reason for that. Heather works in the deaf culture. She has worked in this culture since graduating from college years ago. It is her passion, her love and her heart.
Today’s guest is a man named Brad Minns.
Brad is the subject of a book called “Never Give Up” and a film of the same name that releases in September. His story, of winning a gold medal in the deaf olympics in 1985 is incredible. But that is not all.
Our interview with Brad is incredible. Brad’s entire life is incredible. The interview is long so I encourage you to break it up into smaller segments. Press pause. Come back to it.
Brad has lived an extraordinary life. I am better today because I met Brad Minns earlier today.
I promise you will be challenged and changed.
Check out nevergiveupfilm.com and bradminns.com for this amazing new friend of ours. Please listen all the way through. Take it in segments. Hear his heart. Hear his story. Read his book and see the film.
Never give up!
Brad was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 9, 1965. At the age of three he lost his hearing when he contracted a deadly fever. Rather than send him to special schools, his parents made sure Brad knew how to read lips and had him fitted with hearing aids.
He began playing sports and found that he had an interest in tennis, which he began to participate in more and more. He went on to become one of the top junior players in his age division and received a scholarship at the University of Toledo as a walk-on. The only difference between Brad and his teammates was the fact that he could hear the cheers of the crowds who came to watch him play. After college he went on to become the USA’s number one deaf tennis player and won numerous World Deaf Championships. He also helped the USA to win its first ever Dreese Cup in 1995.
Not being content with just playing professional tennis at the World level, he began using his body building in earnest. In 1995 he won the PAS / Experimental and Applied Sciences nutritional supplement transformation contest now known as Body-For-Life and became their second national spokesperson. His bodybuilding success earned him various modeling jobs including being Nordic Flex’s cover model and appearing in their national advertising campaign.
Brad has always met his goals and is now determined to teach others how to go for their dreams. Today, he lives with his wife Ginny in Orlando, FL and works as a tennis professional and personal trainer. He speaks at FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) groups where he shares his testimony of living a life for Christ.
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Episode 247 of Aaron Unscripted is a special one. Today I got to record with two men I have so much respect for, Mark Price and Micah Tyler.
Mark Price is a 4x NBA All-Star and 2x Three Point Contest Champion.
Micah Tyler is a multi Dove Award and K Love Award nominee. His song "I See Grace" held the top spot on the Christian Music Charts for 5 straight weeks.
Mark, Micah and I discuss a number of topics from their faith as men in the spotlight and rise to fame to being parents and men of faith.
You can find more about Micah at MicahTyler.com and on all of your streaming platforms.
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For Episode 246 of the Aaron Unscripted Podcast, we have a very special announcement. The Unscripted Collective is proud to partner with Adrick Phillips and Seth Gardner on the launch of their new podcast - SeekingHisKingdom1st. You can find it on all major podcast platforms.
I wanted to introduce them both to this audience so you could hear their hearts, their passion and the vision for this podcast. It is our honor to have them join the Unscripted Collective family of podcasts.
You can find them on instagram - @SeekingHisKingdom1sst
and on TikTop - @SeekingHisKingdom1st
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Episode 245 is with two of Wright State Universities' bast baseball players, Sammy Sass and Andrew Patrick. They took time out of their schedule to talk college baseball, travel baseball, and much more. This is a must-listen for every travel parent, travel coach, and travel player. Listen to what they have to say about their journeys. From Wright State's Website -
Sammy Sass -
2022: Named to the Horizon League All-Tournament Team… Played and started in 57 games… Primarily started at catcher… Batted .281 with six doubles, two triples, nine homers, 52 RBI, and 53 runs scored… Went 6-for-6 stealing bases… Possessed top-10 HL marks in runs (3rd), RBI (4th), walks (7th), home runs (8th), and hits (9th, 61)… Finished with 15 multi-hit games and 12 multi-RBI performances… Reached base in the final seven games of the season… Hit .350 (28-for-80) with runners in scoring position... Exploded for three home runs and nine RBI in the Horizon League Championship title game… Hit 2-for-4 with a homer, four RBI, and two runs at #11 Georgia Tech (2/18)… Led team in chances (452), putouts (408), and runners caught stealing (12).
Andrew Patrick -
2022: Named to the Horizon League All-Freshman Team and the Horizon League All-Tournament Team… Played in 55 games, making 53 starts… Split time between third base and left field… Batted .266 with nine doubles, one triple, nine homers, 37 RBI, and 39 runs scored… Went 13-for-17 stealing bases… Ranked seventh in the Horizon League in stolen bases and 10th in RBI… Slashed .295/.438/.526 with 11 extra-base hits and nine stolen bases against conference opponents… Batted .328 with four doubles, one triple, eight homers, and 16 RBI in the final 18 games of the season… Had 10 multi-hit and multi-RBI games… Hit 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI in win at Virginia Tech (3/4)… Tallied two home runs and three RBI in win over Youngstown State (5/1)… Went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two stolen bases in victory versus Dayton… Ranked fourth on team with 43 assists.
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Episode 232 is with my friend Demi Michelle Schwartz. Demi is a singer/songwriter and author. She returns to update us on all of the latest projects and things she is working on. You will love her fun spirit and fearless goals.
From her website -
Demi Michelle Schwartz is an author from Pittsburgh, PA. She’s loved reading Young
Adult Mysteries and Thrillers from a young age, and she’s inspired by the work of Sara Shepard and Karen M. McManus. Being drawn to these thrilling and twisty novels for the YA audience eventually led her to step into the shoes of an author herself.
There’s something so enchanting about these stories that pulls her in, beyond the clues,
red herrings, and dangerous twists and turns. She’s drawn in by the realism and truth that these stories are ones that could happen. There’s so much to be gleaned from the way protagonists act and react in the face of danger and how a complex puzzle can lead to justice being served or the lingering feeling of the world still being slightly off-balance. So much can be learned about the human condition from these stories, and Demi continues to explore this concept both as a reader and author of crime fiction.
Demi earned both a BA in Creative Writing and BA in Music at Seton Hill University in
Greensburg, PA. With encouragement from her undergraduate English professors, she went on to pursue her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill and graduated with her degree in June of 2022. She has finished writing her debut YA Mystery novel and is currently seeking representation.
When Demi isn’t revising her second novel, a YA Psychological Thriller, she’s busy
chasing her other dream as a songwriter. Her creativity knows no bounds because along with
being a creative writer and songwriter, she’s the host of her own podcast, Write on Track: A
Songwriting Podcast. Whether Demi is writing a full-length novel or crafting her next song, she always aims to inspire and encourage others to shoot for the stars.
For more about Demi, visit her website - https://demimschwartz.com/
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Episode 244 is with Oliver Asher is the President of Advancing Native Missions and the author of the new book “Invincible Joy: Chasing God’s Dreams for Your Life.” I really enjoyed getting to know Oliver and hearing his story, his heart and his passion for those less fortunate.
From his bio:
Oliver faced incredible hardships - growing up in extreme poverty, losing his sister at a young age, and having their home burn down….twice! Yet, he was always able to find joy. This lead him to becoming a Division 1 scholarship athlete, and engineer, and now the leader of a non-profit that operates in over 100 countries.
Invincible Joy shares
How to find joy in spite of circumstances
How dreams point us to the Lord
What 2 essential questions to ask when seeking the Lord
Why joy is meant to be shared
How to leave a legacy of joy.
For More - https://advancingnativemissions.com/
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Episode 232 is with my friend Demi Michelle Schwartz. Demi is a singer/songwriter and author. She returns to update us on all of the latest projects and things she is working on. You will love her fun spirit and fearless goals.
From her website -
Demi Michelle Schwartz is an author from Pittsburgh, PA. She’s loved reading Young
Adult Mysteries and Thrillers from a young age, and she’s inspired by the work of Sara Shepard and Karen M. McManus. Being drawn to these thrilling and twisty novels for the YA audience eventually led her to step into the shoes of an author herself.
There’s something so enchanting about these stories that pulls her in, beyond the clues,
red herrings, and dangerous twists and turns. She’s drawn in by the realism and truth that these stories are ones that could happen. There’s so much to be gleaned from the way protagonists act and react in the face of danger and how a complex puzzle can lead to justice being served or the lingering feeling of the world still being slightly off-balance. So much can be learned about the human condition from these stories, and Demi continues to explore this concept both as a reader and author of crime fiction.
Demi earned both a BA in Creative Writing and BA in Music at Seton Hill University in
Greensburg, PA. With encouragement from her undergraduate English professors, she went on to pursue her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill and graduated with her degree in June of 2022. She has finished writing her debut YA Mystery novel and is currently seeking representation.
When Demi isn’t revising her second novel, a YA Psychological Thriller, she’s busy
chasing her other dream as a songwriter. Her creativity knows no bounds because along with
being a creative writer and songwriter, she’s the host of her own podcast, Write on Track: A
Songwriting Podcast. Whether Demi is writing a full-length novel or crafting her next song, she always aims to inspire and encourage others to shoot for the stars.
For more about Demi, visit her website - https://demimschwartz.com/
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Episode 244 is with Oliver Asher is the President of Advancing Native Missions and the author of the new book “Invincible Joy: Chasing God’s Dreams for Your Life.” I really enjoyed getting to know Oliver and hearing his story, his heart and his passion for those less fortunate.
From his bio:
Oliver faced incredible hardships - growing up in extreme poverty, losing his sister at a young age, and having their home burn down….twice! Yet, he was always able to find joy. This lead him to becoming a Division 1 scholarship athlete, and engineer, and now the leader of a non-profit that operates in over 100 countries.
Invincible Joy shares
How to find joy in spite of circumstances
How dreams point us to the Lord
What 2 essential questions to ask when seeking the Lord
Why joy is meant to be shared
How to leave a legacy of joy.
For More - https://advancingnativemissions.com/
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Episode 242 is with a name you are going to want to get to know. Especially if you are a Kansas Jayhawk fan. Hilliard's own Gage Keys returns to Unscripted to talk about a lot of things.
-Playing in the BIG10
-The Transfer Portal process
-Why he chose Kansas
-Much more
Stay tuned for more announcements in the near future from Unscripted and Gage.
BIO
High School: Played for Hilliard Davidson High School in Hilliard, Ohio … Wore No. 2 for the Wildcats … As a senior, recorded 60 tackles, including 20 tackles for loss … 2019 Ohio Under Armour All-America Camp attendee … Also competed in basketball … Coached by Brian White … Consensus three-star recruit … No. 22 ranked recruit in Ohio and No. 34 ranked strong side defensive end in the country by 247Sports.
Personal: Son of Daric and Neeley Keys … Has one sibling, Maci … Father, Daric, played college basketball at Wake Forest, while mother, Neeley, played college softball at Indiana.
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Episode 241 is with my neighbor and good friend Erin Arnett. We're both celebrating the graduation of our children (her first and my last) this week. Erin joined me for a much larger reason and that is to talk about the Festa-vul even in Hilliard in August. More about the event -
Columbus has many robust festivals celebrating individual countries and cultures, but this one will celebrate the entire community of Central Ohio together in one place. The event will put our richly diverse community on display and create opportunities to build relationships between people of all cultures, races, religions and backgrounds.
Here is the link to website: www.wearefesta.org/internationalfesta-val (people can register to attend OR be a presenting artist/musician/chef or model)
My email: earnett@wearefesta.org
Phone to festa: 614-586-7939
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Epsideo 240 is one of the more emotional, personal and real episodes I have ever done. Cristobal Krusen, Director of the new film "Let Me Have My Son" joins me to discuss the film and his very personal connection.
Cristóbal Krusen was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, the third of four children. Early in life, he showed a keen interest in literature, reading many of the classics while still in grade school and cherishing the ambition that one day he would become a writer. He entered Harvard University in 1971, majoring in English literature, intent on making his mark as a poet and novelist. A growing interest in photography and filmmaking, however, led him to transfer to New York University where he changed majors and graduated with a BFA in Film and Television in 1976. He later attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California where he received his MFA in Film in 1989.
Cristóbal founded Messenger Films in 1988 and has worked as a writer/director of film and television ever since, helming productions in more than twenty countries. He is best known for Final Solution, More Than Dreams, Undaunted, Sabina K. and most recently, Let Me Have My Son. Over the last several years, Cristóbal has also begun fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a writer. He is the author of Undaunted, They Were Christians, and Let Me Have My Son.
Working in multiple languages as a filmmaker, Cristóbal is known for a poetic visual style and the ability to draw intimate performances from actors. Above all, he is a “storyteller” who delights to engage his audience while addressing the deepest needs of the human heart.
Find more about the film
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Episode 239 of the Unscripted Podcast is with my classmate from Bedford High School, Jenny Lombardo. In a rather odd twist, our classmates voted us "Most Outgoing" our senior year. The irony is that we are both wallflowers and didn't even know each other. Despite our introverted extrovert nature, and our struggles taking tests, we have both found our lanes in life. Jenny is a successful realtor with her husband Chris.
From her website:
Jenny and her husband Chris Lombardo are both licensed Realtors working as a team. They reside in Brunswick, Ohio with their two children Anthony and Aaden. As a married couple raising a family, they certainly understand the importance of home. This serves as the motivation to help families achieve their goals of home ownership. The first thing you'll notice with them is the superior customer service provided. Their attention to detail begins with first contact. They believe no detail is too small not to be considered in the real estate buying or selling process. Relationships are built with honesty and trust. These are the very foundation on which they conduct their business. They don't do transactions, they build relationships that last. Whether your need is a luxury home, commercial warehouse or an investment property they're here to help. Please contact them today to get the conversation started.
In this episode, Jenny and talk about the past and our lives today. You can find Jenny on all socials as well as her website - https://jennylombardo.remax.com/
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Episode 238 is with my friend Ken Burke of the Competing For Christ Podcast. I had the honor of being on Ken's podcast about a month ago so he was kind enough to join me on Unscripted. He is a former college athlete, husband, podcaster and passionate about Christ. In this episode you will have the opportunity to get to know Ken better and her the story behind why he started his podcast.
You can find the Competing For Christ Podcast at this link - https://www.competingforchristpodcast.com/
From his website -
I didn't start the podcast for recognition, for fame, or for thousands of downloads. I started it to give Jesus recognition for the things he had done in my life through sports. I started it to bring Jesus the fame and to maybe even see people come to know Him because of something that was said on an episode. Even when I forgot to press record before filming an ENTIRE episode one time (yes, that really happened. Sorry Cassee Wood!), Jesus was always on my mind.
Sports have always been a huge part of my life. It was everything I thought about and what I lived for! But I didn't have my priorities right throughout most of my career. Instead of Jesus being at the forefront of my mind and instead of living for Him, I craved success, scholarships, and fame in a sports world that leaves you feeling dissatisfied, unworthy, and hurt. I realized after so many years of craving sports, they could NEVER leave me fulfilled. They could never bring me the true joy I feel with Jesus.
So many athletes struggle with this fact throughout their career. They struggle with wanting more and more in athletics, when they should be wanting more and more of Christ. That's why I started the podcast. It's for the athlete that doesn't know why their career ended early because of an injury. It's for the athlete that struggles with getting out of bed every morning because of the massive amounts of anxiety, depression, and sadness they feel every single day. It's for the athlete that wants to be a Christian influence on their teams, but doesn't know where to begin.
I was that athlete. I want to use this podcast not only to spread awareness of all the issues, problems, and topics that come up in sports, but to most importantly spread the Gospel and the good news that Christ provides. No matter what you're going through, no matter what you've done, Christ loves you and He is going to fight for you NO MATTER WHAT.
This quote completely summarizes what this podcast is about: "God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called." I may have no clue what I'm doing, but God does. I had no experience in podcasting, interviewing, researching, or networking, but God didn't care. He can use anyone for His purpose.
So that's what this podcast is about. It's not a perfect podcast, the people featured in each episode are sinners like everyone in this world, and I am a flawed, broken, crazy person. But my only hope through this podcast is for you, the listener, to know Jesus. To know that even (ESPECIALLY) in sports, Jesus is with you.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
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Episode 237 is with my good friend Kelsey Lensman. Kelsey returns to update us on ALL of the projects she is involved in. She is an athlete, speaker and entrepreneur. Her many activities include -
Her Podcast - The Arena with Kelsey Lensman
Her Empowher Events
KML Movement
Mission 48
Of all the events and activities, Mission48 is by far the most incredible and that is saying a lot. From her website -
I am going on a mission to complete 48 competitions in 48 states within 48 days, in order to inspire a movement of girls and women stepping out of their comfort zones, building confidence through doing hard things, and pushing their limits. During our journey, we will be hosting mini events in specific states, inviting women to join us, and bring awareness to ROX, Ruling Our Experiences, a 501c(3) that develops confident girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions, and futures. Will you be a part of this mission to empower women to build true self-confidence?
Find out more about Kelsey and support Mission48 at - KelseyLensman.com
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Episode 236 is with Tyler Sansom, Director of the new film "I Can." Tyler is also the Lead Pastor at ChurchAnywhere.us.
In this episode, we discuss a number of things including the new film "I Can." For more about I Can, Fox News recently featured a story about the film and its inspiring true story. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/i-can-movie-tells-inspirational-true-story-all-american-athlete-katelyn-pavey
We also discuss the forward-thinking and unique story of ChurchAnywhere.us.
You can find more information at the links below.
Website - https://icanmovie.info
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/icanmovie
Instagram - @ICanMovie
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Hey everybody, this is Aaron. Listen, I want to tell you real quick, I don't have a guest to introduce today actually, but I do have a message for you and I hope if you stick with me to the end, it all makes sense. Normally, if you're watching a video, you know, I, I typically wear glasses. Actually, they're readers.
It's true. I'm of that age where I have to have readers, and so I've worn contacts my whole life. But I went to the eye doctor yesterday and I was explaining to him, I'm kind of in this in-between where do I just go all in and get glasses with bifocals or do I just go contacts? What are my options?
He explained to me that there was one thing we could try, and it's called monovision. And today I'm not wearing glasses. I actually have contact in one eye. That it's 3.75, and in my left eye it's like 1.75 or something. That's not my normal prescription. So if you stuck with me this long, listen to this.
Our brain can actually tell the difference between which eye it should use. So in other words, my brain can tell my eyes that it's far away. You need to look through this eye. If it's close, you need to look through this eye. Isn't that amazing? Maybe. Maybe. I'm just very simple-minded, but that's amazing.
It's amazing to me that our brain can actually distinguish on which eye it should use, and I've been doing this now for almost 24 hours and it's perfect. I don't need readers anymore, and I don't need glasses. I just had to tell you today that, um, I know a lot of times people think this just happened.
It's kinda like the birth of your first child. You, you're standing there in the, in the hospital room and there's just a moment where you say, that doesn't just happen. Uh, somebody's controlling all of this. Somebody thought all of this up, and that somebody is the same God that cares about what you're going through today.
Even if it's choosing or not that you need to use readers. Have a great week and we'll talk to you soon.
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My guest today is a musician, artist, and educator. He is the author of a brand new book called "Josiah Rush." In addition to his new book he is the bass player for Brantley Gilbert. Delaney joined me for one of the very first episodes of Unscripted. He shared powerful stories from his time as the bass player for Luke Combs. In this episode, we discuss all of his projects and much more.
You can find out more about Delaney Baker at his website - https://www.delaneybaker.com/
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Today we kick off Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for one another.
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Today we kick off Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for those who have hurt us.
Thank you for joining us.
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Today we continue Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for our family
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Today we kick off Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for one another.
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Today we finish Grace Week. I have been joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we shared their music. Their brand new album came out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I shared segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We unpacked 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Easter Sunday.
Thank you for joining us.
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Today we kick off Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for one another.
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Today we continue Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for our family
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Today we continue Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album came out yesterday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
Today is Saturday but Sunday is coming.
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Today we kick off Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for one another.
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Today we kick off Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for those who have hurt us.
Thank you for joining us.
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Today we kick off Grace Week. I am joined this week by Tori and Shauna as we share their music. Their brand new album comes out on Friday. You can find all of the information here - ToriandShauna.com.
All week I will share segments of an interview I did with my friend Pete Wilson. We will unpack 5 different areas of Grace. Today is Grace for those we've hurt
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In Episode 226 of the Unscripted Podcast, Aaron is joined by Josh Hooper of 104.9 The River in Columbus, Ohio. They discuss a number of topics including:
- Sharathon results
- 50th Year Celebration and details
- Josh makes a very BIG announcement.
https://RiverRadio.com
https://riverradio.com/podcasts
For the second year in a row, our good friend Gary Miracle returns to Unscripted. Over the course of 2 years, there have been many moments and many stories. Aaron and Gary discuss just a few of them. Gary also brings us up to speed on all of the developments in his life since his last visit. We are always thankful for our time with Gary and honored to call him our friend.
For more about Gary - GaryMiracle.com
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Episode 224 is with David Helling - Director of the new film "His Only Son."
It is one of the most controversial moments in all Scripture-- when the Lord God tested Abraham by commanding him to take his son, his only son, and sacrifice him on the mountain of Moriah. This feature film illustrates that striking account, following Abraham, his son and their two servants as they journey for three days to the place of the offering. Along the way, the men encounter dangers and trials as Abraham silently relives memories spanning the decades he and his wife, Sarah, longed for the son God had promised… the son he must now lay upon the altar. Answering age-old questions as to why the Lord would require such a sacrifice, His Only Son profoundly explores mankind's relationship to God and encourages viewers to turn inward and ask: Can your faith still stand when you are asked to give everything?
David Helling grew up in Southern Louisiana but spent the bulk of his teens in Texas. Upon graduating high school, David shipped to California for a five-year-stint in the United States Marine Corps– a commitment which eventually took him to the sands of Al-Anbar Province in Iraq. There in the desert, near the edge of ancient Babylon, in a combat zone, another battle was raging in David himself– a war within that eventually drove to the Bible. The result was a transformed heart, sincere faith and a burning desire to tell others of those Biblical accounts. Since then, David has made it his life’s mission to bring Scripture’s Truth from the page to the screen. This endeavor has resulted in many short films and scripts, garnering numerous awards, accolades and international attention– all which now culminate in his debut feature film, His Only Son.
https://HisOnlySonMovie.com
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Episode 224 is with David Helling - Director of the new film "His Only Son."
It is one of the most controversial moments in all Scripture-- when the Lord God tested Abraham by commanding him to take his son, his only son, and sacrifice him on the mountain of Moriah. This feature film illustrates that striking account, following Abraham, his son and their two servants as they journey for three days to the place of the offering. Along the way, the men encounter dangers and trials as Abraham silently relives memories spanning the decades he and his wife, Sarah, longed for the son God had promised… the son he must now lay upon the altar. Answering age-old questions as to why the Lord would require such a sacrifice, His Only Son profoundly explores mankind's relationship to God and encourages viewers to turn inward and ask: Can your faith still stand when you are asked to give everything?
David Helling grew up in Southern Louisiana but spent the bulk of his teens in Texas. Upon graduating high school, David shipped to California for a five-year-stint in the United States Marine Corps– a commitment which eventually took him to the sands of Al-Anbar Province in Iraq. There in the desert, near the edge of ancient Babylon, in a combat zone, another battle was raging in David himself– a war within that eventually drove to the Bible. The result was a transformed heart, sincere faith and a burning desire to tell others of those Biblical accounts. Since then, David has made it his life’s mission to bring Scripture’s Truth from the page to the screen. This endeavor has resulted in many short films and scripts, garnering numerous awards, accolades and international attention– all which now culminate in his debut feature film, His Only Son.
https://HisOnlySonMovie.com
Episode 223 is with KT Griffiths.
Nashville, TN - Shhh….Mental Illness: The Silent Disease is a new intimate memoir designed to bring hope and community to caregivers of those who are battling mental illness. Told from the heart of a mother, author K.T. Griffiths, Shhh…is published by Morningstar Publications and is now available in paperback and Kindle formats. “I wanted to write a very personal, very transparent look at loving someone who is struggling with mental illness,” shares K.T. "So often, caregivers suffer in silence. As a mother who is challenged by the chaos and unknowns of mental illness, I wanted to offer wisdom and hope to parents, children, spouses, and siblings who may feel alone helping their loved one battle this disease." Each day, news headlines and daytime TV programs share a myriad of stories attempting to normalize issues of mental health. Doctors align mental health conditions with other health crises such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, yet those who are battling this illness and their families, too often suffer in silence and isolation. Based on K.T.’s journals, Shhh… explores the rollercoaster ride of mental illness and provides valuable insights into coping with the shock, anger, and devastation of this challenging disease. Sharing her heart of loving a child battling mental illness, the book argues there is always beauty amid the broken, and that brighter days are ahead. K.T. continues, “I hope Shhh… can help others feel like they no longer need to be silent as they try to love and care for someone with mental illness. As we share our stories, together we can find strength, bring hope, and live knowing that we are truly not alone.” Published by Morningstar Publications, Shhh…Mental Illness, the Silent Disease is available in both print and Kindle formats. https://www.ktgriffiths.com/
Episode 222 is with Tamir Goodman.
Nicknamed “The Jewish Jordan"
Dubbed “The Jewish Jordan” by Sports Illustrated in 1999, Tamir Goodman is a former professional basketball player and current successful entrepreneur, coach, educator and motivational speaker.
High School & College Basketball
Tamir was ranked the 25th best high school player in the country. He gained national attention after averaging over 35 points per game his junior year, all while remaining faithful to his Orthodox Jewish upbringing. Tamir was named MVP of the prestigious “Capital Classic All-Star Game,” an award won by Shaquille O’Neal, Lebron James and other stars.Tamir then made history as the first Jewish basketball player to play D-I college and professional basketball without playing on the Jewish Sabbath. Despite receiving a full scholarship to number-one ranked University of Maryland, Tamir chose to play for D-I Towson University, as their schedule better accommodated his religious observance. The first freshman to start at Towson in over a decade, Tamir was presented the Coach’s Award for his performance on the court and in the classroom.Global Media AttentionAfter the Sports Illustrated article, Tamir was featured on 60 Minutes, ESPN, CNN, Fox and many others. He was covered in The New York Times, The Washington Post and in media sources across the United States, Israel and around the world.
Basketball Playing Career in IsraelIn 2002,
Tamir fulfilled his dream of moving to Israel when he was signed by top Israeli and European League basketball team, Maccabi Tel Aviv. Former NBA Coach, David Blatt, was the team’s coach at the time. In 2004, Tamir took a break from playing basketball to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) where he was awarded “Most Outstanding Soldier.” After a seven year long basketball playing career for some of the best Israeli teams including Maccabi Haifa and Givat Shmuel, Tamir retired from professional basketball in 2009 after suffering career ending injuries.
Post Playing Career
Tamir currently runs a world class summer overnight basketball camp in Jerusalem for players from around the world; leading sports based programming for trips, schools and organizations; in demand Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah clinics featuring special chesed opportunities; and much more.Tamir has coached over 5,000 kids and has run basketball camps and programs across the U.S. with Israeli NBA player, Omri Casspi. Tamir is also the founder of Zone190, a training device being used in the NBA, and of Sport Strings Tzitzit. He is the published author of the “The Jewish Jordan’s Triple Threat,” an international motivational speaker, and a sports and business consultant. Tamir holds a B.A. in communications and lives in Jerusalem with his wife and five kids.
Episode 221 is with Jason Palmisano of Win Your Days. Stick around because we have a special offer just for our audience!
Hi, I’m Jason, Certified High Performance Coach, consultant, and inspirational speaker. When people ask me what I do for a living I simply say, “I win.” I know that in Christ I am more than a conqueror and my faith guides my life. I'm not just a positive thinker, I'm a possibility thinker because I believe with God all things are possible.I haven't always felt like I was winning. My father-in-law once asked me, “Is this really the life you have for my daughter?” Wendy and I were on food stamps at the time and life wasn’t turning out the way I planned. I felt shame and judgement, but more than anything else, I felt like I was losing in life.
At the time, I was launching a new business which was taking longer than I planned and was harder than I imagined. But, deep down I knew I was going to find a way to win. Jesus said, "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33. I knew that if I kept my faith at the forefront of my life, God would show me how to figure it out and He did. To me, winning is keeping my faith number one, always growing, always moving forward, always getting back up. It's living with excellence and resiliency while remaining true to myself and my values.In 2008, my wife, Wendy, and I co-founded Trinity Fitness, a gym focused on spiritual and physical health. By 2018 we had 18 gyms across multiple states. I served as the CEO until December, 2021. Today my full time focus is leading a movement of men who are rising up to win in life, love, and business so that they have the freedom to do what they love with the people they love and have the Kingdom impact they want.
Website - https://www.winyourdays.com/
Register for the Conference - https://www.winyourdays.com/win-your-days-live-registration
The Readable Bible is Scripture the way it would look if the biblical writers had been sitting in front of a computer when God spoke through them.
The first of its kind (there hasn't been a cover-to-cover Bible formatting update in the last one hundred years), it's primarily a word-for-word translation that arranges the text in the easy-to-read formats of today's books. It's the best of both worlds: accurate yet understandable.
https://www.readablebible.com/
Episode 218 is with fellow podcaster Tripp Bodenheimer.
Tripp Bodenheimer, the host of the Shadows Podcast and Rise From the Shadows.
From his page -
Every one of us has shadows. Our shadows follow us every second of the day. They follow us our entire life. It allows us to fit into and succeed in this world. Often, we tend to repress our shadow into the unconscious. However, our shadow contains our strengths and power. It's a necessary aspect of us as a whole. We can either hide from or embrace our shadows.Here at the Shadows Podcast, we face our shadows head-on. We understand that our shadows are products of our upbringing and the obstacles we face. Please tune in to hear our guests discuss how they turn their setbacks, trials, and tribulations into triumphs and success stories. Every week our guests leave you feeling inspired.We have a diverse group of guests ranging from athletes, military members, actors and actresses, authors, entrepreneurs, regular everyday people. You may think, "I don't have a story to tell.", but you are wrong. Everyone has a story to tell, and this is your platform at the Shadows Podcast.
Episode 217 is with our dear friend and CCM Recording artist Kate Stanford.
Kate joined us before Christmas to discuss her EP and now has a brand new single that comes out on Valentine's Day called "Your Heart." She's one of our favorite interviews and always a great conversation. You can pre-save her song now on all platforms. Find it at http://www.katestanfordmusic.com/
A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kate grew up singing anywhere she could lend her voice. In 2019, one of her first solo shows was an opportunity to open for Jaci Velasquez. This was a pivotal moment in her blossoming career, as it reaffirmed her passion for songwriting, singing, and ministry.
Since that show, Kate has been honing her craft. She enlisted the talents of two-time GRAMMY nominee, writer/producer Cindy Morgan to help hone Kate’s songwriting and vocal talents, creating an unmistakable signature sound. Kate's talent has caught the eye of many in leadership in Christian music, and has opened the doors for her to perform at large-scale events such as LifeFest and Big Ticket Festival.
While music is always her passion, her drive doesn’t stop there. As she completes her senior year at The University of Texas, Kate balances her career with her education, staying focused on both her calling as an artist and as a student. She is even looking ahead to applying to law school or an MBA program after graduating to complement her ministry. She shares, “Finishing my degree is so important to me. With my major, I am learning how to better understand and communicate with people where they are, at any stage in life. With my minor in business, I hope to be able to better shepherd my career and be a good steward of the past that God has placed before me.”
Episode 216 (TWO ONE SIX!!!!) is with our Director of Merchandising, Bailee Sturgeon. Bailee is also the Founder of Tempo Apparel.
Founded by a former student-athlete from Columbus, OH who has a passion for expression. Her main focuses of expression comes from wearing athletic streetwear and training in the weight room. TEMPO was born based off of that exact passion, stemming from the idea of The Empowerment Apparel. TEMPO’s vision is to provide affordable athletic apparel options allowing you to have as much joy and confidence expressing yourself as we do. What started off as a dream has now become a reality and we are so excited to share this reality with you.
https://shoptempoapparel.net/
I have lived on this earth for 52 years. I have recorded 215 episodes of this podcast.
This is the most important one.
This is is all I have known so far.
Thank you for attending my TED Talk.
Craig and his devotional Awake in the Dawn have been inspiring people of faith from around the world to give the first few moments of their day to the Lord. Transformation happens when we quietly, consistently, give our full attention to God. Since its release in September, God has moved in mighty ways. Craig has always promised to commit 100% of the book's profits to Village2Village - a non-profit that serves in Uganda, Thailand, El Salvador, and Arkansas. So far, Awake in the Dawn has raised over $250,000 to meet the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of children and their families through Hope Villages! God is moving. That’s the only explanation!
https://awakeinthedawn.com/
Episode 213 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Ben Valenta and David Sikorjak. Ben and David are the co-authors of one of the more fascinating books I have seen.
What if we told you that fans have more friends? Not only that, but what if we said that fans engage with those friends more often, and they value those friendships more? In fact, fans engage in and value their family relationships more, too. What if we told you that fans exhibit stronger measures of wellbeing, happiness, confidence, and optimism than non-fans? What if we told you that fans tend to be more trusting of others and more confident in institutions? Or that fandom helps mitigate the loneliness and polarization that plague our culture today?Fans Have More Friends arrives at a conclusion that, once seen, cannot be unseen: being a sports fan is good for you, good for others, and good for society.
Find out more about Fans Have More Friends at their website - https://fanshavemorefriends.com/
Sharing the most recent episode from the Mark Price For 3 Podcast. Thank you Mark for allowing me to share our interview with Bart Millard of the band MercyMe. Follow Mark's Podcast for much more.
About Bart:
Episode 12 of the Mark Price For Three Podcast is a special one.
Our guest today is the Lead Singer of the group MercyMe, Bart Millard.
We cover a lot of ground in this episode from hoops to Bart's favorite songs. Here's a little more about Bart.
He has released two solo albums: Hymned, No. 1, in 2005 and Hymned Again in 2008.
He received a solo Grammy nomination in the category of Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for the latter album.
In high school, Millard wanted to become a football player, a dream which ended when he injured both ankles at a high school football game. As a result, Millard took choir as an elective.
Millard was called the Best Male Vocalist by Christianity Today in 2005, for his work on his solo album Hymned No. 1 and for The Christmas Sessions album with his band MercyMe.[8] Millard's Hymned No. 1 was called the No. 9 best album of the year by Christianity Today in 2005.[9]
Millard is from Greenville, Texas. He and his wife Shannon have five children: Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie and Miles.
MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma
The group first gained mainstream recognition with the crossover single "I Can Only Imagine", which elevated their debut album, Almost There, to triple platinum certification.
The group has released 11 studio albums (six of which have been certified gold), two compilation albums, two video albums, and 28 singles.
The group has also had 13 consecutive top 5 singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, with 7 of them reaching No. 1
MercyMe has won 8 Dove Awards and has had many Grammy Award nominations.
Episode 211 of the Unscripted Podcast is a recap of the past year with Aaron Conrad. We are blessed with incredible guests. This is just a random sample of the many interviews and conversations we have had.
Always Unscripted.
Epsiode 210 of the Unscripted Podcast is with William Clark of Coastal Carolina. Will is the Assistant Director of Admissions for In-State Recruitment and passionate about helping others.
He is also passionate about our Tar Heels. In this episode Will and I talk about a lot of topics. I apprecaite his friendship and I even got to meet him in person last night! Thanks for everything Will.
William Clark, CCU Class of 2016
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions for In-State Recruitment
Phone: 843-349-2035
Email: wbclark@coastal.edu Territory: Freshmen students - (South Carolina counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, Union, York).
Educational Background: B.A. in Communication
A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kate grew up singing anywhere she could lend her voice. In 2019, one of her first solo shows was an opportunity to open for Jaci Velasquez. This was a pivotal moment in her blossoming career, as it reaffirmed her passion for songwriting, singing, and ministry.
Since that show, Kate has been honing her craft. She enlisted the talents of two-time GRAMMY nominee, writer/producer Cindy Morgan to help hone Kate’s songwriting and vocal talents, creating an unmistakable signature sound. Kate's talent has caught the eye of many in leadership in Christian music, and has opened the doors for her to perform at large-scale events such as LifeFest and Big Ticket Festival.
While music is always her passion, her drive doesn’t stop there. As she completes her senior year at The University of Texas, Kate balances her career with her education, staying focused on both her calling as an artist and as a student. She is even looking ahead to applying to law school or an MBA program after graduating to compliment her ministry. She shares, “Finishing my degree is so important to me. With my major, I am learning how to better understand and communicate with people where they are, at any stage in life. With my minor in business, I hope to be able to better shepherd my career and be a good steward of the past that God has placed before me.”
About King of Angels:
Produced with the creativity and care of Cindy Morgan, King of Angels is a collection of fresh arrangements of classic Christmas carols and hymns. Beautifully haunting melodies mix with Kate’s sweet vocals, creating a perfect holiday playlist. These arrangements are sure to become beloved versions of the songs for years to come.
King of Angels Song List:
Joy to the World - Angels We Have Heard
O Come All Ye Faithful - Little Town
O Come O Come - What Child is This
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Kate Website: katestanfordmusic.com
Streaming:
Itunes: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/kate-stanford/1451456583
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BVwjeV33enWxFuRSwMNpk
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Episode 208 of the Unscripted Podcast is with now former OSU Softball Player Kaitlyn Coffman. Kaitlyn returns for her third episode to update us on her recent medical retirement from OSU and what's next. This is a unique episode in that we record it in-person at our brand new studios at The Spot Athletics.
Find out more about Kaitlyn Coffman and schedule her for speaking, camp and lessons at - KaitlynCoffman.com
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WHAT A new film in theaters for two nights only this December, 5000 BLANKETS tells the remarkable and inspiring story of a young family that
meets a life-altering crisis with compassion for those most in need, inspiring their city in the process.
WHEN In 700 theaters nationwide Dec. 12 and 13 only.
SYNOPSIS Inspired by a remarkable true story, 5000 BLANKETS is filled with hope and highlights the power of family and faith. When her husband has a
mental breakdown and goes missing, a determined woman and her young son set out to find him on the streets, sparking a movement of
compassion toward those in need and inspiring a city.
FEATURING
Anna Camp – Cyndi Saunders
Rob Mayes – Bobby Saunders
Carson Minniear – Phillip Saunders
Kim Myers – Betty
CREATIVE
Douglas Shaffer – Producer
Amin Matalqa – Director
Matthew Antonelli – Writer
Larry Postel – Writer
Find out more:
https://www.5000blanketsmovie.com/
https://www.fathomevents.com/
https://www.phillipswish.com/
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Dr. Ella F. Washington is an organizational psychologist and DEI expert with a wealth of experience through her involvement as the Founder and CEO of Ellavate Solutions, a Professor of Practice at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, and the co-host of Gallup's Center of Black Voices Cultural Competence Podcast. Within all of these roles, Dr. Washington continues to deepen her research pipeline and thought leadership as a Gallup Senior Scientist studying inclusive leadership, strengths and other DEI workplace topics. She has global consulting experience in the human capital space, which has allowed her to impact clients across a myriad of industries including financial services, sports & entertainment, oil & gas, higher education and government. Previously, Dr. Washington worked at Gallup and led the Diversity and Inclusion practice where she provided insight to clients on issues of culture, strategic DEI and engagement. A pivotal moment for her personally and professionally, she is eager anticipating the release of her first solo book published by Harvard Business Review Press, The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress on Equity and Inclusion.
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Episode 205 of Unscripted is with special guest Brad Hill. Brad is the Chief Solutions Officer for Gloo (https://www.gloo.us/). Gloo is working on this massive project that has a simple name....
He Gets Us.
In this episode, Brad and I cover what they do, how they do it, why they do it. What is He Gets Us? What resources are available? Why do they do what they do.
Incredible conversation with an incredible movement.
HeGetsUs.com
HeGetsUsPartners.com
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Episode 204 is a special episode on many levels. In case you missed it, the Unscripted Collective is honored to host the all new Mark Price for Three Podcast. Each week Mark and Aaron discuss the NBA, Coaching and Faith. You can find the Mark Price For Three podcast on all major podcast platforms.
Today we are sharing one of the recent episodes with Mark, Aaron and former Cavalier Craig Ehlo. It's a powerful, fun and special episode for any fan of the NBA, Cleveland and Cavaliers.
We will be back soon with new episodes!
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Episode 203 is with Lexie Handley. She returns to update us on "The Summer of Lexie" and her travels to play professionally in Italy. She is speaking November 6th at Newark Nazarene Church!
Get caught up with all that Lexie has been up to and maybe even hear some future plans.
We are forever fans of Lexie Handley!
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Episode 203 is with Lexie Handley. She returns to update us on "The Summer of Lexie" and her travels to play professionally in Italy. She is speaking November 6th at Newark Nazarene Church!
Get caught up with all that Lexie has been up to and maybe even hear some future plans.
We are forever fans of Lexie Handley!
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Episode 203 is with Lexie Handley. She returns to update us on "The Summer of Lexie" and her travels to play professionally in Italy. She is speaking November 6th at Newark Nazarene Church!
Get caught up with all that Lexie has been up to and maybe even hear some future plans.
We are forever fans of Lexie Handley!
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Episode 203 is with Lexie Handley. She returns to update us on "The Summer of Lexie" and her travels to play professionally in Italy. She is speaking November 6th at Newark Nazarene Church!
Get caught up with all that Lexie has been up to and maybe even hear some future plans.
We are forever fans of Lexie Handley!
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Episode 202 of the Unscripted Podcast is with 3x returning guest, high school friend and my brother Darren Carter. Our friendship has lasted all of these years because we take the time to talk and listen. We take the time to defend one another and fight for what we are passionate about. That's the 216.
Darren returns today to talk about unfortunate views, opinions and thoughts placed online about black owned businesses.
Lean in to this episode. We can all do better.
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Episode 202 of the Unscripted Podcast is with 3x returning guest, high school friend and my brother Darren Carter. Our friendship has lasted all of these years because we take the time to talk and listen. We take the time to defend one another and fight for what we are passionate about. That's the 216.
Darren returns today to talk about unfortunate views, opinions and thoughts placed online about black owned businesses.
Lean in to this episode. We can all do better.
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Episode 202 of the Unscripted Podcast is with 3x returning guest, high school friend and my brother Darren Carter. Our friendship has lasted all of these years because we take the time to talk and listen. We take the time to defend one another and fight for what we are passionate about. That's the 216.
Darren returns today to talk about unfortunate views, opinions and thoughts placed online about black owned businesses.
Lean in to this episode. We can all do better.
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Episode 202 of the Unscripted Podcast is with 3x returning guest, high school friend and my brother Darren Carter. Our friendship has lasted all of these years because we take the time to talk and listen. We take the time to defend one another and fight for what we are passionate about. That's the 216.
Darren returns today to talk about unfortunate views, opinions and thoughts placed online about black owned businesses.
Lean in to this episode. We can all do better.
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Special Episode today as we announce the completion of the brand new website for our partners at the AJ Glover Foundation!
AND THERE'S MORE!!!
We discuss the upcoming "Night at the Races" event and how you can get involved.
For more - AJGloverFoundation.org
Contact - AJGloverFoundation@gmail.com
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Episode 200 is with our dear friends Tori and Shauna. We celebrate 200 times I have said the words "Welcome to Unscripted." We celebrate the launch of Tori and Shauna's new song "When I Think About You" available today.
Go to your favorite music platform and favorite their song today!
Thanks for listening 200 times.
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Episode 199b is with Kat Zempolich of Morgan's Message.
Kat Zempolich is a Co-Founder, Board Member, co-host of The Mental Matchup and Director of Podcasting for Morgan's Message. She grew up in northern Virginia and attended Duke University. She was a member of the Duke Women’s lacrosse team with Morgan. She graduated from Duke’s Trinity College in 2018 with a B.A. in Public Policy, certificate in Markets and Management Studies and minor in Visual and Media Studies. After graduating, Kat attended Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and graduated in 2019 with a Master’s of Science. She currently lives and works in Boston.
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Justin Kendrick is the co-founder and lead pastor of Vox Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Launched in 2011 with a mission to see New England transformed from the least-churched region in the U.S. to the most spiritually vibrant place on earth, the church was initially planted near Yale University and now has nine campuses throughout the Northeast. Kendrick, a husband and father of four children, is also the author of “Bury Your Ordinary: Practical Habits of a Heart Fully Alive,” published last year by David C Cook.
JUSTIN SHARES ABOUT ‘THE SACRED US’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ponRaKiIlUI
THE STORY OF VOX CHURCH: https://www.dropbox.com/s/78a265prxbfgpjs/Vox%20Church%20Video%20trial%202.mov?dl=0
JUSTIN KENDRICK SERMON CLIPS: https://www.dropbox.com/s/dtl3a3pc2r5wh94/Sermon%20Reel%20-%20FINAL.mp4?dl=0
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Episode 198 is with my friend Kat Vazquez.
REIGN is a 40-day quest discovering who God made you to be. Understanding our true identity as sons and daughters of God is a game changer. We are citizens of heaven living on early, the mold was broken with us. God knows who you are, the enemy knows who you are, but do you know who you are?
Through daily scripture readings, prayer declarations and creative exercises, readers learn how to live as His children and activate their divine purpose.
Kat and her husband Jorge are the founders of Revolution Media Ministries, which includes the Your Story Is Not Done film series, the Backstory Podcast, the Your Story is Not Done and No More Rejection books. For over 15 years, the couple have answered their call to evangelize to the lost and energize and equip the body while empowering the Church to do the same. Passionate, practical, and a little bit rock n’ roll, they amplify hope by sharing stories of redemption, healing, and second chances.
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Episode 197 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Cameron Arnett
Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer and voice over artist.
Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC’s Miami Vice, Fox’s Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC’s China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns.
Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in at least 28 films in the last eight years alone.
Recent past successes include his role as Dr. Furst in
I Still Believe, Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year, Thomas Hill in Overcomer, the Kendrick Brothers’ #1 family film for 2019, Sam Sr. in Mattie: The Discovery, Solomon Grant in Karen Abercrombie’s Discarded Things, Bill in The Challenger Disaster, and Logan Evans in Champion. Mattie: The Discovery is also Cameron’s directorial debut.
Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020, and nominated for the same award in 2021. He received a best supporting actor award for Discarded Things at the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival in 2021, and many other awards for acting and directing throughout the years.
In Addition...
Some of his most recent projects are Running The Bases, The Author, Saving Grace, Vindication, Responders, Making Him Famous, Grace By Night...and the list goes on.
Cameron is also an international speaker and the founder of Childless Dads, Saving Destinies through which he has authored A Good Man: A Child's I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Story Book Series, as well Christ Over Career, a global movement calling the Church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, placing Him and keeping Him at the helm.
Through Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), he and his wife, BJ Arnett continue to occupy an ever growing space within the content building of faith and family friendly films.
For more, you can find him at CameronArnett.com, or follow him on Facebook and IG @cameronarnettactor.
For more information about Cameron visit - https://www.cameronarnett.com/
Check out the new film First Responders - https://firstrespondersmovie.com/
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Episode 197 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Cameron Arnett
Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer and voice over artist.
Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC’s Miami Vice, Fox’s Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC’s China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns.
Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in at least 28 films in the last eight years alone.
Recent past successes include his role as Dr. Furst in
I Still Believe, Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year, Thomas Hill in Overcomer, the Kendrick Brothers’ #1 family film for 2019, Sam Sr. in Mattie: The Discovery, Solomon Grant in Karen Abercrombie’s Discarded Things, Bill in The Challenger Disaster, and Logan Evans in Champion. Mattie: The Discovery is also Cameron’s directorial debut.
Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020, and nominated for the same award in 2021. He received a best supporting actor award for Discarded Things at the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival in 2021, and many other awards for acting and directing throughout the years.
In Addition...
Some of his most recent projects are Running The Bases, The Author, Saving Grace, Vindication, Responders, Making Him Famous, Grace By Night...and the list goes on.
Cameron is also an international speaker and the founder of Childless Dads, Saving Destinies through which he has authored A Good Man: A Child's I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Story Book Series, as well Christ Over Career, a global movement calling the Church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, placing Him and keeping Him at the helm.
Through Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), he and his wife, BJ Arnett continue to occupy an ever growing space within the content building of faith and family friendly films.
For more, you can find him at CameronArnett.com, or follow him on Facebook and IG @cameronarnettactor.
For more information about Cameron visit - https://www.cameronarnett.com/
Check out the new film First Responders - https://firstrespondersmovie.com/
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaronconrad/support
Episode 197 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Cameron Arnett
Cameron Arnett is an award-winning actor in television, film, and theater hailing from Port-Au-Prince Haiti. He is also an author, speaker, film director, and producer and voice over artist.
Cameron has appeared on just about every major network. Past television credits include NBC’s Miami Vice, Fox’s Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC’s China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns.
Today Cameron travels an average of thirty weeks a year shooting faith based and family friendly projects. He has appeared in at least 28 films in the last eight years alone.
Recent past successes include his role as Dr. Furst in
I Still Believe, Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year, Thomas Hill in Overcomer, the Kendrick Brothers’ #1 family film for 2019, Sam Sr. in Mattie: The Discovery, Solomon Grant in Karen Abercrombie’s Discarded Things, Bill in The Challenger Disaster, and Logan Evans in Champion. Mattie: The Discovery is also Cameron’s directorial debut.
Cameron was awarded Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival for 2020, and nominated for the same award in 2021. He received a best supporting actor award for Discarded Things at the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival in 2021, and many other awards for acting and directing throughout the years.
In Addition...
Some of his most recent projects are Running The Bases, The Author, Saving Grace, Vindication, Responders, Making Him Famous, Grace By Night...and the list goes on.
Cameron is also an international speaker and the founder of Childless Dads, Saving Destinies through which he has authored A Good Man: A Child's I Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda Story Book Series, as well Christ Over Career, a global movement calling the Church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, placing Him and keeping Him at the helm.
Through Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), he and his wife, BJ Arnett continue to occupy an ever growing space within the content building of faith and family friendly films.
For more, you can find him at CameronArnett.com, or follow him on Facebook and IG @cameronarnettactor.
For more information about Cameron visit - https://www.cameronarnett.com/
Check out the new film First Responders - https://firstrespondersmovie.com/
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Episode 196 is with my dear friend and fellow empath, Haley Widner (soon to be Stevers).
Haley Widner and I met about 6 years ago. Our first meeting was unique. I made fun of her sweatshirt because I thought she was a Duke fan. Actually she was representing her former University (JMU). Our friendship has weathered many seasons. We have both seen one another at our best and our worst.
Today, Haley and I sat down to talk about the darkest season in her life.
We did it to help others.
We did it because she was willing.
We did it because there is hope on the other side of your darkest valley.
I cannot thank her enough for her friendship, her passion and her story.
I cannot wait to celebrate her becoming Mrs Haley Stevers.
Thank you my friend.
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Episode 195 is a fascinating conversation with investigative film maker Tim Mahoney.
Patterns of Evidence: Journey to Mount Sinai, Part 1is coming to theaters October 17-18 and follows the same path as the incredibly popular film series.
Journey to Mount Sinai, Part 1 follows investigative filmmaker Timothy Mahoney as he examines the physical, Biblical, geographical, and archaeological evidence of the Exodus journey to Mt. Sinai, and seeks clues to its real location on the mountain.
Both Journey to Mount Sinai films will offer a unique, interactive component where viewers can download a scorecard to do their own research and follow the evidence presented in the film and in scripture.
Also, the deeply moving film, Patterns of Evidence: The Journey Home was just released on the patterns website, and shares the very personal story of how Tim Mahoneywas guided to create documentaries after surviving a volatile childhood while leaning on his mother’s faith as they fled from an abusive father.
Find out more about Patterns of Evidence at PatternsofEvidence.com
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Episode 194 is with author, leader, coach and actor Paul Hevesy. Paul and Aaron discuss the launch of his very first book, Operation Redemption.
About Operation Redemption:
A Mission Like No Other. This is a story of four warrior angels. Each uniquely prepared by the Creator from before time began. Their mission is to prepare for the safe passage of the most important baby ever born in all of human history.
A Mission To Save The World. Paul and Aaron met years ago working for Stanley Black and Decker. Now, they are both beginning their next adventure. Paul updates us on his vision, dream and what could be next for him.
We are thankful for his leadership and friendship. He will be back for future episodes.
For more about Paul, visit PaulHevesy.com
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Episode 193 is with Elias Dummer.
Elias Dummer co-founded and fronted one of Canada’s most acclaimed worship bands, The City Harmonic. As the group’s principal songwriter, he helped pen such hits as “Holy (Wedding Day)” and “Mountaintop,” as well as “Manifesto,” which served as the theme song for 2011’s National Day of Prayer. The City Harmonic earned 12 GMA Canada Covenant Awards and a Juno Award (Canada’s GRAMMY® equivalent), before disbanding in 2017.
Dummer released his solo debut, The Work Vol. I, in 2019 and was named Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2020 Covenant Awards. Both as a solo artist and with The City Harmonic, Dummer’s music has garnered more than 100 million streams to date.
https://eliasdummer.com/
Instagram - @eliasdummer
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eliasdummermusic
TikTok - @eliasdummer
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Episode 192 of Unscripted with Aaron Conrad is with pastor, author, speaker, athlete, coach, husband, father and friend, Aaron Tredway.
Aaron Tredway is the lead pastor of Fellowship City Church and vice president of Ambassadors Football International. He was the founder and executive director of the Cleveland City Stars, a professional soccer team, and is the author of Don’t Miss Your Life, To Who and Outrageous. A sought-after speaker and world traveler, Aaron has mentored thousands of athletes and coaches around the world. Aaron and his wife, Ginny, live in Cleveland, Ohio, with their son, Noah.
https://aarontredway.com
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Does your child have a bed to sleep in tonight? Did you know that there are children, likely in your own community, that do not. I record from Hilliard. There are children in my town that will not have a bed to sleep in tonight.
Episode 191 is with 4 individuals that want to change the score and that story in Hilliard, Ohio. They are a part of a larger organization called "Sleep in Heavenly Peace." They were prompted by the mission and now bring that to our town. In this episode, I interview Anthony and Rachel Cable and Derrick and Kelsea Cozad. This was the first time I have interviewed multiple guests.
The Cables and the Cozads have been lifelong friends. They followed a prompting on an instagram post. Today, because of their efforts and hearts, children are sleeping in beds handcrafted by their organization.
As much as we don't want to admit it or know it, there are children who are sleeping on a floor tonight. Whatever the reasons, Sleep In Heavenly Peace is changing that narrative. The Cables and Cozads began a chapter right here in the town that I record. Their story is powerful and there are so many ways for you to help.
SHPHilliard.com
SHPBeds.org
Instagram - @SHPHilliard
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SHPHilliard
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Something a little bit different for Episode 190. The Executive Director for The Unscripted Collective turns the tables and interviews the Founder and CEO of The Unscripted Collective, Aaron Conrad. Aaron is also the normal host of "Unscripted." He did not and does not like to be interviewed but today, we thought we would interview "the man behind the mic."
Bio:
After 30 years in a variety of Senior Leadership positions, Aaron Conrad walked away from it all to start The Unscripted Collective. Since 2021, The Unscripted Collective has continued to build and position itself as an agency for several clients. Powered by the Unscripted Podcast, The Unscripted Collective provides services like websites, podcasts and brand awareness for clients. They specialize in everything from scheduling podcast interviews to representing athletes, artists and others in partnership negotiations.
More about Aaron:
- Founder and CEO of The Unscripted Collective
- Host of the Unscripted Podcast
- Writer and contributor for sites like Keeping it Heel, I Am Second, Compassion International, What’s In The Bible, GFaith and others.
- Co-host of the 270 Unscripted Podcast
- Co-Host of the Corner Three Podcast with Coach Congrove
- Co-Host of the Cloud of Dust Podcast with Coach Scally
- Currently writing his first book called “A Life Unscripted.”
- Husband to Heather
- Father to Austin (21), Emma (19) and Brynn (17)
- Diehard Tar Heel Fan
- Colorblind, dyslexic and an empath
- Forever faithful to the 216 (Cleveland)
- Former Intramural Champion
Aaron believes that the best days for everyone are still ahead. He wants to encourage the world to live unscripted. Take risks and live each day as if it was your last.
For more, visit MyUnscripted.com
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Episode 189 is with Craig Smith, author of the new book "Awake The Dawn"
Over the years, Craig Smith’s career has included titles of Dove-nominated musician, pastor, and ministry leader. Now, his heart for encouraging others to spend the first moments of the day with Christ has inspired his debut devotional Awake In the Dawn. This simple daily offering of encouragement leads you into the strength, wisdom, and spiritual adventure of living the Lord’s Prayer.
Awake in the Dawn will be available September 16, 2022.
Each day of the week is dedicated to one line of the prayer:
Our Father in Heaven, may your name be kept holy
May your kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven
Give us today the food we need
Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who have sin against us
Don’t let us yield to temptation
But rescue us from the evil one
For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
All proceeds from Awake in the Dawn go to support the work of Village2Village, a faith-based non-profit reaching underserved communities in Uganda, Thailand, and NW Arkansas by creating “Hope Villages.” V2V seeks to share the hope of the Gospel of Christ, help children develop a Biblical worldview, disciple families long-term, and meeting practical and educational needs that support families and break the devastating cycles of addiction, broken homes, and poverty.
https://awakeinthedawn.com/
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Episode 188 is with Ethan Hammerberg of the Chicago White Sox. Ethan is a former teammate of my son in the summers. He was a pitcher at Upper Arlington and played locally at THE Ohio State University. His story of the journey from being dominant, to arm issues, recovery, being rebuilt as a pitcher and being drafted will inspire you. Thank you Ethan for your time and your friendship.
Ethan's Bio - (Source)
Career Honors
- Academic All-Big Ten (2021)
- OSU Scholar-Athlete (2021)
2021 (Sophomore)
- Appeared in 6 games during his sophomore season
- Struck out 9 batters across 5.2 total innings of work, finishing with a 6.35 ERA
- Did not allow an earned run across his last 4 outings of the year against Maryland, Michigan, Purdue and Northwestern, each of which lasted 1 inning.
2020 (Freshman)
- Made three appearances, posting a 5.40 ERA with seven strikeouts in 3.1 innings pitched
- Pitched a scoreless inning, striking out the side against Harvard (3/7)
- Tossed two scoreless innings, fanning four at North Florida (3/10)
Prior to Ohio State
- Three-year letterwinner for Tom Marker and Sam Clark at Upper Arlington High School
- Played summer ball for Bo Jackson Elite and coach Brandon Belli
Personal
- Son of Chris and Sue Hammerberg
- Older sister, Kayla, swam at Ohio State
- A business major
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Episode 187 is with my friend, my "Internet Pastor" and a mentor in my life, Pete Wilson. Pete and I unpack a lot of topics but the 5 most important are these...
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Grace of one another
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Grace for our family
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Grace for our leaders
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Grace for those that have hurt us
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Grace for those we have hurt.
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Episode 186 is brief but Aaron and Gary give an update on the upcoming Micah Tyler Concert in Melbourne, Florida. This will be an event you do not want to miss. If you can find a way to get to Florida on September 16th, tickets are now available. Join us for this powerful night!
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Episode 185 is with the amazing Nita Whitaker.
Acclaimed singer Nita Whitaker (her resume includes singing the original demos for Whitney Houston) and her father, Green, share their true story in the new memoir, When Your Hand is in the Lion’s Mouth: The Life and Wisdom of a Man . This is so timely - especially as dated history creeps back into our lives. Her father uniquely shaped her through his daily guidance in a place, situation and time that would be complex for many. Growing up in the Jim Crow south, her father could only hope that progress would be made, living a life leaning into his optimism as fuel for his future family.
He gave her the tools to change how she saw, reacted and processed the world around her. We'd love to share some of their insights with you:
· When facing hurdles, her father would tell your kids (and yourself) to be accountable, "giving it your all, whether it's 2 or 2,000" people watching.
· Today family foundations, like the importance of kids having a true sense of self, can give strength in the midst of circumstance and are vital in uncertain times.
· Civil rights are something that he saw change a country, change lives, change his life, change his daughter's life. 96 years is a long time to have a snapshot of our country!
· Giving a truthful reality in a way that enlightens and shows room for potential over pain
Her and her father are available for an interview, should you be interested. We'd love to work together or find a project you have in the works she could contribute to. Thank you in advance for your time. Much appreciated!
ABOUT NITA WHITAKER
Nita Whitaker is a former ICU registered nurse-turned Miss Louisiana, an accomplished singer, and award-winning actress and author. A favorite singer of legendary producer David Foster, Whitaker has sung with some of the most famous voices of our time. She sang the original demos for Whitney Houston’s standards, “I Will Always Love You,” “I Have Nothing,” and “I Look to You” working with producers David Foster and Walter Nelson Jr. Having toured with Andrea’ Bocelli as a guest duet artist, as well a featured vocalist on tour with jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, Whitaker has performed with some of the great singers of our time including Michael Bolton, Lionel Ritchie, Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Patti Austin, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. Whitaker’s first independently published memoir, Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace, won the Indie Discovery Book Award (Aging/Death and Dying) and two National Indie Excellence Book Awards in the Grief and Memoir Categories. Born in Shreveport, LA, she champions literacy through her 501c3 non-profit In A World With Books (www.inaworldwithbooks.org) which has put 18,500 new books in the hands of underserved children and counting.
Episode 184 is with the Producer of the film "The Mulligan," Rick Eldridge.
With more than 35 years in the entertainment business as a musician, producer, director, and entrepreneur: Rick Eldridge makes projects happen. Whether sports programming, live production, animated series, or feature films, Rick has been involved in every facet of creative development and production management in the entertainment industry. He is a graduate of Brevard College with advanced studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and Full Sail School of Recording Arts. He serves on several charitable, civic, and college/university boards. In addition to THE MULLIGAN, his creative projects include: THE ULTIMATE GIFT (feature film trilogy); BOBBY JONES: STROKE OF GENIUS (feature film); HERMIE & FRIENDS (animated series); GIGI (animated series); RUNNING THE SAHARA (feature documentary); NEVER AGAIN (feature documentary); and WHEN WE LAST SPOKE (feature film).
After a successful nationwide theatrical release, Cinedigm tees up the faith and family film The Mulligan with an August 16 release date for On Demand, Digital and DVD. Based on the inspirational novel by Ken Blanchard and Wally Armstrong, the film follows a man trying to right the wrongs of his past as he learns that the game of life is best approached with a clear head. The powerful film about second chances stars Eric Close (American Sniper, Nashville), Pat Boone (A Cowgirl's Story, God's Not Dead 2) and Tanya Christiansen (I Still Believe, The Hate U Give).
Outwardly, Paul (Close) has everything that he could possibly want. He’s a successful businessman, motivational speaker and superstar on the golf course. But behind the persona, his world has fallen apart and his estrangement from his family has left him desperate to find anything to fill the void. When he gets teamed up with an old golf pro (Boone), Paul begins to realize that there is still time to set his world right…there’s still time for a mulligan.
Directed by Michael O. Sajbel (The Ultimate Gift, The Ride) the film reflects on the idea that having everything isn’t everything and that the game of golf and the game of life have a lot in common. From taking the good shots with the bad, to knowing when to chip it and knowing when to rip it, we all look back at things we could have done differently.
Co-written by Randall Eldridge, Rick Eldridge (The Ultimate Gift, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius), Roland Eldridge and Jimmy Hager the film is based on the 2016 novel “The Mulligan: A Parable of Second Chances” by Blanchard and Armstrong. The film also stars Andrew Brodeur (Tall Girl, MacGyver), Charmin Lee (Westworld, The 5th Wave) and Debra Stipe (Full House, Father Figures), with guest appearances by PGA Professional Tom Leyman and Broadcasting legend Jim Nantz. The Mulligan was produced by Scotty Curlee, Eldridge and Stephan Schultze, with Eldridge also acting as Executive Producer.
The inspiration for the film came from the early life of co-author PGA touring pro Wally Armstrong, who, like Paul, was mentored by a club pro at his hometown golf course. Originally an idea for a children’s book, Armstrong and Blanchard created a deep and meaningful novel that has been enjoyed by young and old, where golf is more than just a game and second chances are never out of reach.
“When I read this transformational book by Ken (Blanchard) and Wally (Armstrong), I immediately identified with it. As a husband, businessman and father, it can become difficult to give each role its respective place. Sometimes we stumble and we all need ‘second chances.’ Add in being a life-long lover of the game of golf, the book really hit home for me. It has been an incredible experience telling the story of The Mulligan,” says Eldridge.
Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/lQ89v0f3BsU
Official Synopsis:
An inspiring story about relationships, forgiveness and second chances. Paul McAllister seems to have it all as a successful businessman, but his life starts to fall apart. Guided by the wisdom and advice of an old golf pro, Paul learns about playing a good game both on and off the course. Based on the popular book, THE MULLIGAN is an inspiring reminder that second chances are only one shot away.
Episode 183 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Preston von Arx. Preston and her husband have been the host family for multiple baseball players while playing summer ball for the Wilson Tobs. Preston joined us today to share the experiences of being a host family. This summer, they are hosting our previous guest Sammy Sass.
Thank you Preston for your time joining us and Go Heels!!
Episode 182 of the Unscripted Podcast is with the author of the new book "Meanwhile," Carol McLeod.
Meanwhile: Meeting God in the Wait, the 15th book by Carol McLeod, is set to release July 26, 2022.
Meanwhile examines the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis, and shares how his journey parallels our modern lives today. Like Joseph, we often find ourselves in the “meanwhile”. The choices of others created Joseph’s hardships, yet he rested in God’s promises and stayed focused on his purpose and calling.
Carol is a sought-after speaker, best-selling author of 15 books, and podcaster. Her Jolt of Joy podcast is ranked in the top 5% of podcasts internationally, and Significant Women ranks in the top 10%.
Known for her great joy and enthusiasm, Carol encourages and empowers women with passionate and practical Bible-focused teaching, interspersed with her own special brand of hope and humor.
Website - https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/
Tonight I sat down with my good friend and band of brother, Ryan Grammatico. Ryan is the Community Engagement Director for Right Moves for Youth in Charlotte, North Carolina. We met over a decade ago but if you watch the video, you’ll see that this was literally only the third time we’ve talked face to face. I am blessed to call him friend. You’ll hear about the incredible work he is doing in his community both in his job and on his own. We talk race, changing the score and end talking about being a “Girl Dad.” Video and podcast available below. Links to items mentioned throughout the video below as well.
Key takeaways:
“Seek less to be understood, seek more to understand.”
“You can’t just put a black box on your social media and think you changed the world.”
“God stays faithful to those who are faithful.”
“We have 150,000 students in Charlotte Mecklenburg county and one school district”
“My girls shifted the way I view humanity”
Episode 180 is with the amazing Nashville recording artist Abby Anderson. What a huge honor to interview Abby and hear so much about her. She was kind enough to be with us on the day her debut album, Sugar Spice launched. Abby shares her story and more behind the music.
Thank you Abby for joining us on Unscripted!
Find Abby's website here - https://www.abbyandersonmusic.com/
I met Stefan Tarapchak years ago at a co-birthday party that our wives put together. We didn't know one another well. God knew what would come in the years that followed. Stef and I would become very close friends. We would launch his blog and another one with other friends. I remember the day he called me to tell me he was diagnosed with cancer.
This episode is with his incredible bride Sandi. We lost Stef not long after his diagnosis. Sandi, in ways I cannot begin to understand, has raised 3 incredible children. Her strength and wisdom from this struggle is for all of us and the challenges we face.
This is the story of Stef and Sandi.
Yesterday I received a call about a member of our family that was in an accident. This story is about how the same God of Jacob, Moses, Mary and David is the same God of your moments too.
Episode 177 is with the Athletic Director for Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Chip Wilson.
Chip joined Unscripted to tell us a little about him but also tell us all about the very first Youth Leadership Summit at MVNU this summer. All of the details are below but this is an excellent opportunity for young men ages 14-18. The list of guest speakers is dynamic. In addition, coaches and players from MVNU will be in attendance to mentor and speak to the attendees.
It is our honor to partner with MVNU in this event. We look forward to being there and watching the impact it will have on future leaders.
MVNU Athletics to host: Inaugural Youth Leadership Summit
We are excited to launch this leadership summit for young men and have the opportunity to invest in people and also to experience personal growth for ourselves as we lead this event. As Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” We want to sharpen and be sharpened through this event. Our hope is that each young man will leave this event with tools that they can use as they continue to develop in their personal journey.
Dates & Times: July 21-23 with check-in at 5:30pm on July 21 on the second level of Ariel Arena. Pick-up will be at 5:00pm on July 23 from the same location.
Age Requirements: Participants for this event are 14-18 years old males.
Location: This summit will be located on the Mount Vernon Nazarene University campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio. 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
Cost: $200 includes registration, lodging and all meals. There will be a $20 discount for siblings attending, for a total of $180 each.
For more information, click on the links provided.
https://www.mvnucougars.com/camps
Episode 176 is with Wright State University baseball player and former Upper Arlington graduate Sammy Sass.
I have been familiar with Sammy Sass for many years. My son and Sammy are the same age. They competed against one another in travel sports for many years and eventually in High School. Sammy was always that kid on the other team that you respected because you knew he was just different, better and destined to be great.
As time and location would have it, Sammy and my son Austin got to be on the same team. Sammy the catcher and Austin the picture. I got to know his family. I got to know Sammy. He is a leader. He is an athlete. He is wise beyond his years.
He has been raised well. He has been coached well. He has packed all of that into who he is today. Below are his stats but I want this audience to know him beyond the numbers. Beyond the sports.
Thank you Sammy for taking the time to care about my son, my family and Unscripted. You have forever fans in Hilliard.
Sammy on Twitter - @SammySass24
Sammy on Instagram - @Sammy24Sass
https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=sass--000sam
Episode 175 is with Steven Collis. Steven is the author of the new book "Praying with the Enemy."
“Based on a true story, Praying with the Enemy is a tale of courage, determination, unlikely friendship, and enduring faith,” says Collis. “We have reached a point in our country where far too many people simply cannot communicate with one another. Civil dialogue about important and critical issues, in particular, is collapsing. Sharing important stories like this from our past allows us to look at lessons learned and the ways in which they can help us better understand who we are today.” Trained in law, religion, and creative writing, Steven T. Collis is a storyteller at heart. The author of Deep Conviction and The Immortals, he is also a law professor at the University of Texas—Austin, where he is the faculty director of the Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center. Prior to that, he was a research fellow at Stanford Law School. He has been quoted in media outlets nationwide and speaks across the United States and the world on writing, his books, and the freedoms found in the First Amendment.
Synopsis:
While Millar is imprisoned and unable to walk, and the North Korean army grows increasingly suspicious of future ally Kim Jae Pil's actions under their controlling regime, it seems impossible that either man will find the freedom they so desperately desire. But when these wartime foes cross paths, they find in each other an unlikely companion. Despite speaking different languages, Millar and Kim find common ground in their fragile faith and must rely on each other to undertake a daring escape.
Based on a true story, Praying with the Enemy is a tale of courage, determination, unlikely friendship, and enduring faith.
https://www.steventcollis.com/
My guest today released his first album which featured the song I Surrender All in 1994
He became known for singles such as "I Surrender All" "Midnight Cry" "He Walked A Mile" "Saving The World" and "I Will Follow Christ."
He won the Dove Award for "New Artist of the Year" at the 25th GMA Dove Awards in 1994.
Nine songs from his first four albums became No. 1 singles.
During this period, his He Walked A Mile won the 1997 CCM Adult Contemporary Song of the Year. In 1999, his song ""I Will Follow Christ" won the Dove Award for Inspirational song Of the Year.
Clay served as worship pastor under head pastor Dana Key (of the Christian Rock group DeGarmo and Key).
Clay married Renee Kennedy in 1990. They have four children, Shelby (1993), Savannah (1997), Garrett, (1999, adopted from China in 2007), and Sophie (2005, adopted from China in 2005).
Clay and Renee Crosse co-wrote a book with Mark Tabb titled, I Surrender All. Clay also authored the book Dashboard Jesus. Renee has authored the books Rare Girl and Reclaiming Stolen Intimacy.
In Episode 173 of the Unscripted Podcast, we have a special guest and a big announcement. You will have to listen to hear what Kaitlyn Coffman is up to next! We are honored to continue our partnership with Kaitlyn.
For more information visit - KaitlynCoffman.com
Kasim Hafeez is a British citizen of Pakistani Muslim heritage who grew up being exposed to radical Anti-Western, Antisemitic and Anti-Israel ideas on a daily basis. During his teenage years Kasim embraced a radical Islamist ideology and became very active in the anti-Israel movement. Thankfully Alan Dershowitz’s book ‘The Case for Israel’ challenged Kasim’s fundamental beliefs and caused him to undertake a period of research and reflection that led him to Israel in 2007. Witnessing the true nature of the Jewish state changed Kasim’s perception of Israel. He felt a moral obligation to publicly speak out for Israel and the dangers of radical Islam. He has spoken all over the world including the 2013 Global Forum on Combatting Antisemitism. Kasim has appeared on radio, television and print media.
For more about the film visit - NeverAgainTheMovie.com
In Episode 171 we once again have the pleasure of interviewing three-time Olympic gold medalist, Leah Amico. Leah has multiple projects in the works right now including being the Director of Recruiting for a new app called Major Media League (https://www.majormedialeague.com/). She is also launching a brand new podcast called "The Gold Standard Podcast" which will be available next week (May 24th).
Leah Amico is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Softball, a two-time World Champion, a National Softball Hall of Fame Inductee in 2009, and a three-time national champion at The University of Arizona. At Arizona, Leah was also honored as a three-time First Team All-American and a three-time First Team Academic All-American for her excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Known for being one of the most clutch hitters of all time, Leah still holds the record for highest batting average in the Women’s College World Series. Leah is also a college softball analyst with ESPN and Westwood One Sports, where she imparts her love and knowledge of the game to many fans across the world. Experiencing triumphs and overcoming trials taught Leah how to perform in pressure situations and helped her climb to new heights of success. The lessons she learned during her collegiate and Olympic journeys have helped Leah to pass on knowledge that can be applied in any career field.
Leah Amico is a professional and inspirational speaker with over 20 years of national speaking engagements. She empowers people with the tools needed to have a strong mindset and apply the daily discipline needed to be successful. Leah relates to others with her stories that are engaging and inspiring. She shares keys to unlocking your potential that can help you thrive in any situation. Leah leaves people believing they can and will conquer their personal and career goals if they will apply the core principles she speaks about. She is also passionate about being able to enjoy a healthy balance between work and personal life. Leah helps people determine their own views of success and to set goals to rise to the top of their expectations.
Accomplishments:
3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist (USA Softball: 1996, 2000, 2004)
2-Time World Champion (1998, 2002)
2-Time Pan-American Games Champion (1999, 2003)
3-Time NCAA National Champion (University of Arizona; 1993, 1994, 1997)
National Softball Hall of Fame Honoree in 2009
University of Arizona Hall of Fame Honoree in 2002
Named in 2006 to the NCAA Division I Softball 25th Anniversary Team
Holds the Women’s College World Series Record for batting average in a single tournament, hitting .750 (9 for 12) in 1994
Three-time First-Team NFCA All-American (1994, 1995, 1997)
Three-time First-Team Academic All-American
Career numbers – .428 batting average, 338 hits, 53 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 181 RBI
Named the 1997 NCAA Woman of The Year for the state of Arizona
Inducted into the Athletes In Action Hall of Faith (2008)
Named #44 Best Athlete in California High School of all time
Host of the Christian Sports Show on Trinity Broadcasting Network, “More Than Conquerors” from 2006-2009
Episode 170 of the Unscripted Podcast is a return of one of our favorite people. Aaron Conrad again sits down with Curt Harding. Curt is a writer, speaker, dreamer, podcaster, father, husband and teller of stories. In this episode, we discuss...
His recent heart surgery
Being the Father of the Bride
Mental Wellness
Generation Z
and much, much more.
You can find Curt on facebook, twitter - @CurtHarding
You can also find his website at http://curtharding.com
To hear Curt's podcast, search for "The Short Pause with Curt Harding."
Episode 169 of Unscripted is with John Ciardelli of the Hot Mess Food Truck. Hot Mess is the newest addition to the Center Street Market in Old Hilliard. In addition to their first staple location, they also run a food truck business. That is where they began and where the name comes from.
Aaron sits down with John today to learn more about their story, their opening in Old Hilliard and ways that the community can help with their needs for more cooks and staffing.
They also broke news that there is a new chicken sandwich that we cannot wait to try! Their food is amazing. Their staff is friendly and a welcomed addition to the Center Street Market.
Welcome to Old Hilliard Hot Mess! We're glad you're here.
Instagram - @Hotmesstrck
Website - hotmessfood.com
Contact - info@hotmessfood.com
Episode 168 of the Unscripted Podcast is with THE Ohio State University Softball Pitcher Lexie Handley. At the time of this recording, OSU is slated to travel to the Regional Tournament in Tennessee. They are led in the circle by Lexie. She is the one in the center of the diamond She is their leader.
She is also my friend.
In this episode we talk softball, stats, leadership, faith....
And we announce what is next for Lexie.
Lexie Handley will always have a home and a place with the MyUnscripted family. We are so proud of her. She is what every parent should strive for their athlete to be.
Epsiode 167 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Actor Max McLean, who plays the elder C.S. Lewis in the film "The Most Reluctant Convert" and who wrote the stage play as well as stage plays for The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce.
In THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT, an elder C.S. Lewis looks back on his remarkable journey from hard-boiled atheist to becoming the most renowned Christian writer of the past century. Beautifully filmed in and around Oxford, this engaging biopic follows the journey of the creator of The Chronicles of Narnia: from the tragic death of his mother when he was just nine years-old, through his strained relationship with his father, to the nightmare of the trenches of World War I, to Oxford University, where friends like J.R.R. Tolkien challenged his unbelief. The play and the film are based primarily on Lewis' memoir, Surprised by Joy, which is licensed from The C.S. Lewis Company.
Find out more about the film at
Website: https://cslewismovie.com/
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBd8bYTMoTKlUAk4IVyb16Q
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CSLewisMovie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpa_theatre/
Episode 166 is different. This isn't just an interview.
First off, this interview came together in about 10 minutes of texts. When Aaron realized that T.C. was from our hometown of Bedford, the wheels went into motion. Thanks to the efforts of several key people, this interview took place.
T.C. and Aaron graduated from the same High School in Cleveland, Ohio (Bedford). They are proud of their hometown and the city that made them. In this interview, we sit down with T.C. and discuss his success, his projects (including novacancymovie.com), and his upbringing in the 216.
Cannot thank T.C. enough for squeezing us in today. We're forever linked now! Unscripted!
T.C. Stallings is a former professional athlete now finding success in film and television. T.C.'s desires shifted from football to acting in 2004 when he landed a spot on Animal Planet's King of the Jungle, a reality television show where he emerged as the season 2 champion. In 2011, T.C. made his feature film debut in the movie COURAGEOUS. In 2015 he performed his break-out role as Tony Jordan in the hit film WAR ROOM, which hit No. 1 at the box office. T.C. has acted in commercials, is an author and producer, writer and director. His documentary 24 COUNTER: THE STORY BEHIND THE RUN received a film festival nomination for Most Inspirational Documentary. T.C. also is a nationwide brand ambassador for Clearplay, a company with the mission of providing families with clean, wholesome entertainment options.
To find out more about T.C. visit - https://tcstallings.life/
In Episode 165 Aaron Conrad goes Unscripted with Art Ayris. Art Ayris is the CEO of central Florida-based Kingstone Studios and the Publisher at Kingstone Comics which released the Kingstone Bible, a 2017 Christian Book of the Year finalist. His writing and producing awards for film and television include Best TV Movie in Hollywood’s Next Success contest, Best Feature Florida Film & Television, Best Feature Angel Awards and other film and television awards. Art is a regular contributor on Christianity and media and has been interviewed by FOX News, The Guardian, American Family Radio, Christian Science Monitor, Faithwire, Publishers Weekly, WORLD magazine, Movieguide, Baptist Press, Orlando Sentinel and many other media outlets.
https://novacancymovite.com
On May 8th I sent an email to Gary Miracle.
On My 9th I received a reply.
"Thank you so much for thinking of me for this opportunity and for reaching out. I would be honored to be a part of this. You let me know when and where and I will log into zoom and we can make this happen! I'm willing to walk through whatever door God opens for me."
One year later, Gary and I have lived an adventure.
All because he replied to my interview request email.
In this episode, Gary and I unpack the last year. Gary shares updates. We meet some important guests.
I am forever thankful that Gary replied to my email. My life is forever changed.
To connect with Gary, visit - GaryMiracle.com
In episode 163 of the Unscripted Podcast, we interview All-Star and former Cleveland Cavalier Mark Price. In our second interview with Mark, we discuss his faith, Christian Music, the Cleveland Cavaliers, trades, the NBA and so much more. We are thankful for Mark's time, his friendship and his willingness to share a little bit about him each interview.
Those in Ohio, DON'T MISS the Mark Price Shooting Camp at Avon High School July 11 -14. Ages 11-17. For more information, visit - avonlakeoh.myrec.com
Christopher Zaluski is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, and assistant professor at Wake Forest University’s Documentary Film Program. Prior to entering the world of documentary film, Zaluski worked as a newspaper reporter and multimedia producer at The St Louis Post-Dispatch and The Roanoke Times.s He has also worked in nonprofit communications as the Video Director at Teach for America.
His creative work has earned recognition from numerous organizations, including the Online News Association and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. His documentaries have screened at festivals worldwide and his film Wagonmasters was acquired by PBS, Amazon, and Kanopy. Theirs is the Kingdom is his feature-length debut.
From the Sistine Chapel to da Vinci’s The Last Supper, fresco paintings are one of the oldest and most durable forms of artwork known to man. As natural pigment is blended with wet plaster, the painting literally turns to stone and the stories told in fresco paintings are preserved for centuries. But what do those preserved stories say about a society’s beliefs and priorities?
At the intersection of faith and art, Theirs is the Kingdom is a feature-length documentary that follows the rare creation of a contemporary fresco mural by Christpher Holt inside the sanctuary of a small church in Asheville, NC. This is a painting not of the rich and powerful, but of people battling homelessness, addiction, and mental illness. From first sketch to final brush stroke, the viewer witnesses the difficulties of this ancient artistic technique while also meeting an ensemble cast of rich, complex characters.
Unlike historical fresco paintings that depict traditional religious figures or powerful political icons, this painting features individuals on the fringes of society whose stories are often marginalized and forgotten. Their stories are historically absent from large-scale paintings and portraits, art forms reserved for those who have the means to afford such a luxury.
As Haywood Street Congregation Founding Pastor Rev. Brian Combs says, “Poverty, in so many ways, makes people feel invisible. One of the beautiful things about this fresco is that it’s going to make folks who have felt unseen and unheard their whole lives immortal.”
The beauty of art is that it’s visual, accessible, and captivating. Blending that beauty with the stories of those whom society has cast aside creates a powerful film that hopefully urges viewers to examine their own judgements and beliefs.
My guest today needs no introduction. Coach Jimmy Dykes is a former college basketball player, college coach, husband, father, man of faith and ESPN College Basketball Analyst. He is also the author of one of the most incredible books I have ever read, “The Film Doesn’t Lie.” In this episode we unpack just a few of the quotes from his incredible book, faith, leadership, parenting, forgiveness and so much more.
I cannot thank Coach enough for squeezing me into his busy schedule to discuss his book. He is a man of integrity. He is a leader in his home. Get the book. It will make all the difference in your life.
https://coachjimmydykes.com/
So here we are. Seven days of pressing pause during the week of Easter to reflect on the grace that was poured out on Good Friday and the hope of Easter Sunday. How do you wrap this up? How do you put a bow on all that we’ve walked through, thought through, examined and reflected upon? What is the anchor you drop? As I have said throughout this week, I’m certainly no expert on grace. I’ve walked this journey with each of you this week. Actually, you’ve walked it with me and for that I thank you.
Tonight as I was winding down from an incredibly beautiful day in Columbus, I thought more about this post. I thought more about what to say, how to say it and how to wrap it all up. It was then when something so simple came to me.
“Live it.”
As I unpacked those two words a bit, I think what it means is that if we don’t accept the grace we’ve been given and live it out each day, it doesn’t mean much. It’s like the tree that falls in the forest. Imagine if we all accepted the grace we’ve been given and lived it out to those we impact each day. Imagine if our words and our actions were grace giving. I can think of no better way to honor the gift of grace than to give it away.
Today we celebrate a risen savior that is very much alive and interceding for each one of us. Today we celebrate a grace we’ll never fully understand this side of heaven. Let’s do our best to walk out that grace as our way of saying “thank you” to the one that paid it all.
Christ is risen.
Amazing grace.
If you made it to a church service or not this morning, take a few minutes and set up camp around this song. It says it all.
It’s Saturday. I was going to end this “Grace Week” yesterday but this morning I felt like this needed to be said today. Someone somewhere needs to know that it’s Saturday. I know we all know it’s Saturday on our calendar, but the Saturday of grace week can be a lonely place. Imagine the isolation and hopelessness that all those close to Jesus felt on this Saturday so many years ago.
Everything they had hoped for was gone.
They were scattered.
Their plans were shattered.
They left everything for a man that was now gone.
What now? Where do you turn? How do you begin to rebuild? I don’t know about you but I’ve been in “Saturdays” in my life too. My hopes came crashing down. What I thought would be turned out to be nothing but isolation. In this life, there will be Saturdays. There will be moments when nothing seems to be as it should.
But Sunday happened.
God rolled away a stone and rocked their world. On Saturday, though it seemed lost, things were happening behind that big ol’ rock. Things were happening in that tomb. God was at work though it appeared he had walked away in their desperation.
He’s doing the same for you.
When the stone is rolled away on this season of your life, it all begins to make sense. Today may be lonely, but don’t lose heart. Your Sunday is coming. It may not appear to be what you hoped or thought, but your Sunday is coming.
Hold on friends.
Sunday is a stone roll away.
Amazing Grace.
This week I have taken a personal journey through what I have called “Grace Week.” As I sat in church last Sunday I felt like it was what I needed to do personally. I needed to spend this week reflecting on grace that was poured out on this day. I needed to reflect on how I walk that out as a follower of Jesus. As I looked back over the years of my life, I found that I’m not so good at that. When it comes to grace, I am not amazing. It is when I begin to feel the weight of my failure that I hear…
Not guilty.
The reality is that the few true stories I’ve shared this week were cherry picked from my massive pile of failures in grace. Right next to my pile of failures in grace is my pile of failures in character. I have a pile a mile high of my failures in extending love. Words can’t describe my pile of sin. It’s not pretty. Not pretty at all. When I rewind the DVR of life, it feel the weight of it all. It’s then that I hear….
Not guilty.
When I look in the mirror, I don’t like what I see. I’m not talking about appearance, that ship sailed long ago. I’m talking about the mirror of interior. I’m talking about my mind and what it thinks. I’m talking about my eyes and what they see. I’m talking about my ears and what they hear. I see the heart and what it should beat for and what it rarely does. When I look in the mirror, I feel the weight of it all. It’s then that I hear….
Not guilty.
Today is a day of reflection. If you’re like me, I reflect on all that I’ve listed above. That list was nailed to a cross that wasn’t his. If you’re reading this, it wasn’t just mine, it was yours too. Because of that sacrifice, each of us stand in the court of God and hear….
Not guilty.
On Sunday morning, we’ll dress in our spring colors. There will be baskets and straw, eggs and bunnies. For those that have accepted the verdict of “not guilty” there is hope. There is celebration. There is “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:55). Sunday is the celebration. Today is the memorial. Today is the reflection. Because of the events of today.
You and I are not guilty.
Amazing grace.
I’ve got issues. As a matter of fact, I’ve shared “the list” below before. I’d like to say I’ve made some strides in some of these areas. In honesty, I think I’ve continued to struggle in others. Let’s just say I totally understand when Paul talked about his “thorn.” In our instagram/facebook social media driven world, it’s easy to create a perfect life. But this life is anything but perfect. At times it’s downright ugly. To review, here’s my list –
I hide.
I act.
I show a smile and die on the inside.
I want to show no signs of failure but am rarely anything but
My internal thoughts are dark, depressing and often rude
I have a really hard time with forgiveness and saying “I’m sorry”
I bury bitterness, anger, doubt and fear so deep that when it surfaces it’s much worse
I live in fear of so many things, at times I lose grip with reality
I’m broken and damaged
I have a past that haunts me
I’m selfish
I fear being irrelevant
I have addictions that are like bondage that won’t release me from their grips
I wrestle with and sometimes lose faith
I’m judgmental
I’m afraid you’ll forget me when I’m gone.
Paul only mentioned having one “thorn.” Apparently I’ve got a few more than he did. But this is why Good Friday was so important to my story. I don’t know who will read this, but maybe Good Friday was important to your story too. You ready?
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Hold up. Back up the truck. You mean I am supposed to be GLAD about my weaknesses? It actually says that I should boast gladly about them? That is some crazy talk. That is the kind of crazy talk I need some help understanding. So I look to a resource which has become like a manual for me over the years. The book is “In The Grip of Grace” and the author is Max Lucado. Max writes –
You wonder why God doesn’t remove temptation from your life? If he did, you might lean on your own strength instead of his grace. A few stumbles might be what you need to convince you: His grace is sufficient for your sin.
You wonder why God doesn’t remove the enemies in your life? Perhaps because he wants you to love like he loves. Anyone can love a friend, but only a few can love an enemy. So what if you aren’t everyone’s hero? His grace is sufficient for your self-image.
You wonder why God doesn’t alter your personality? You, like Paul, are a bit rough around the edges? Say things you later regret or do things you later question? Why doesn’t God make you more like him? He is. He’s just not finished yet. Until he is, his grace is sufficient to overcome your flaws.
You wonder why God doesn’t heal you? He has healed you. If you are in Christ, you have a perfected soul now and a perfected body. His plan is to give you the soul now and the body when you get home. He may choose to heal parts of your body before heaven. But if he doesn’t, don’t you still have reason for gratitude? If he never gave you more than eternal life, could you ask for more that that? His grace is sufficient for gratitude.
For all we don’t know about thorns, we can be sure of this. God would prefer we have an occasional limp than a perpetual strut. And if it takes a thorn for him to make his point, he loves you enough to not pluck it out.
God has every right to say no to us. We have every reason to say thanks to him. The parachute is strong, and the landing will be safe. His grace is sufficient.
I don’t know what your thoughts were when your feet hit the floor this morning. Maybe you leaned over and picked up your “list” and put it on your shoulders to carry again for another day. Maybe you’re struggling with the “why” and the “when” too. Know that the events that took place on Good Friday are significant to your story too. Your list, your struggles, your battles all are a part of your story. When it comes to grace and your story….
His grace is sufficient for you.
I decided to do something new this year as we enter the week leading up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Because one of the greatest gifts that happened on Calvary was the gift of grace, I’m going to take each day this week and focus on that. I thought it would be good to remind myself of that amazing grace every single day. If you’d like, feel free to follow along throughout this week.
Let me start off todays thoughts on grace with a couple of ground rules. First of all, I have issues with forgiveness which I’ll unpack in a minute. Second, I have issues with feet. I can’t stand bare feet on the dashboard of my car. I don’t like touching feet or feet touching me. I can’t explain it, it’s just one of those things. Forgiveness and feet are two of the many things I have issues with. When it comes to forgiveness, I used to adopt the motto of the great philosophers…The Dixie Chicks…
“Forgive sounds good. Forget, I don’t think I could…”
I’m just being honest here. I know we’re supposed to forgive and I really do wrestle with situations where I should. I’m working on it and Gods not done with me yet. If you really want to see me get nasty, do something to my family. I can usually get through personal situations which require forgiveness, but you mess with my family and the protector in me comes out. Especially if it has anything to do with feet….(sorry, had to throw that in there).
Now here’s where I get all kinds of tripped up with grace. In John 13:1-17 we see Jesus do the unthinkable (in my mind anyway). He is just days away from dying for the entire world (you and I included). He’s with his closest friends. He is with the very men that will soon scatter. They won’t have his back. One will betray him outright. Another will deny he even knew him. Talk about having forgiveness issues. If I knew the people I had let into my world at the deepest levels would soon walk away, betray me and deny they even knew me, do you think I would want to share a meal with them? Would you?
As if the meal wasn’t enough, he goes far beyond the call of duty. He takes the role of a servant and washes their feet. For more on the significance of Jesus washing their feet, there’s an entire Wikipedia page dedicated to it HERE. Regardless of what Wikipedia might have to say, I know this, Jesus placed himself in a servant role before the very people that he had every right to distance himself from. He had every reason to sing that Dixie Chicks song. You want to talk about Grace? It was on full display in that room.
As he washed the feet of friends that would bail on him.
As he washed the feet of the man that would betray him.
As he washed the feet of the man that would completely deny knowing him.
And he knew it would all happen.
Grace.
When I think about this act of grace and the one which would soon follow, I am ashamed of my inability to forgive. I am saddened by my lack of grace in situations. Should I wash the feet of those I may have issues with? No, I don’t think so. Yet an email saying “I’m sorry” or “I forgive you” might be a modern day version of that. A phone call, even if I still believe I was the wronged, may be like filling that basin and kneeling before my enemy. When I am quick to say “but,” I remember that Jesus didn’t complain as he was placed on my cross for my sin. This is a critical point that cannot be missed – Have you allowed Jesus to wash your feet? Have you accepted that grace? Maybe today is that day. Maybe this week is a week to finally accept the grace that happened on that Friday.
“…And we will never be able to wash the feet of those who have hurt us until we allow Jesus, the one we have hurt, to wash ours.” – Max Lucado
Who do you need to call/text/email today? Who’s feet do you need to wash?
Grace.
I decided to do something new this year as we enter the week leading up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Because one of the greatest gifts that happened on Calvary was the gift of grace, I’m going to take each day this week and focus on that. I thought it would be good to remind myself of that amazing grace every single day. If you’d like, feel free to follow along throughout this week.
I never thought God could use a trip to San Antonio to continue to teach me things about grace. A few years ago I had a large presentation and meeting in San Antonio, Texas. I arrived in Texas on a Monday night around 11pm. I was weary from a long day and ready to check into my room at the Holiday Inn express. It’s not my hotel of choice, but it’s where my meeting was being held early the next morning. Like is or not, it’s where I was staying. Or so I thought…..
The nice people behind the counter at the hotel kindly informed me that all of the rain they recently had damaged a number of their rooms and I was going to be “walked to the Westin.” I had no clue what “The Westin” was, or why they were going to “walk” me anywhere. The next thing I know, I am given directions to my next destination. When I walked into the lobby, it was pretty clear that this was certainly not the Holiday Inn. From the valet parking at the front door, to the lobby big enough to land a plane in, as the man behind the counter said
“wow, this is quite an upgrade from the Holiday Inn.”
When I finally got to my room, I found the square footage to be larger then my apartment when I was single (and much nicer), robes in the closet, Starbucks coffee on the counter, even a telephone next to the toilet in the bathroom. This is the kind of place you see in movies and never dream of paying for. I was like a grown up version of the kid from Home Alone. The most amazing part came in the morning when I got my bill. It literally read $0.00. That’s right. No charge. Free. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. The Holiday Inn had paid the bill in full.
You probably see what I am getting at here. Isn’t that something like the grace we have been given? I had a debt to pay. A large debt. I did not earn this place. There was nothing I did, could have done, or will do to ever have made that possible. Someone else paid my price. All I needed to do was gladly accept the offer, and follow the directions to get there. Even though my original plans were “damaged,” someone had noted my situation and provided a better way. That alone would have been worth it all. But remarkably, they also paid my price in full. Now that really is, as they say, amazing grace.
I decided to do something new this year as we enter the week leading up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Because one of the greatest gifts that happened on Calvary was the gift of grace, I'm going to take each day this week and focus on that. I thought it would be good to remind myself of that amazing grace every single day. If you'd like, feel free to follow along throughout this week.
A Lesson in Grace
Several years ago, I received a lesson in grace and hopefully taught one as well. It was the bedtime hour and I was putting the kiddo’s to bed. My youngest daughter requested some juice in a sippy cup to place beside her bed. She got used to doing this during a recent battle with the flu so I didn’t mind agreeing to said request. My middle child heard the request and decided she would like a little bedside refreshment as well. One problem…she had been known to sleep right on through her “potty alarm”….if you know what I mean.
Knowing that she would have this “issue” and trying to avoid a further problem, I kindly explained that she probably shouldn’t as it might lead to her wetting the bed. Since I am a softie when it comes to my girls, the hour was late and I didn’t have it in me to argue…you guessed it, she got a sippy cup too. Everyone went to bed without a hitch and I enjoyed the next 2 hours of watching television. After a few hours of down time, I decided to catch up on some work in my home office. That’s when it happened.
Small footsteps
Sleepy child walking in my office
Quivering lower bottom lip
Embarrassment on her little face
A tear forming in her eye
Decision time for daddy…..
In that instant I knew this could go one of two ways. While my human nature was screaming “I TOLD YOU SO”, there was a still small voice. It softly whispered “be careful here Dad, you’ve got this childs heart and maybe even her future understanding of God right in the palm of your hand. Don’t blow this!” After confirming that she had, in fact, wet the bed I decided to take a route she wasn’t expecting me to take.
Grace.
I motioned to my little one to come and sit on my lap (thankfully she had already changed her pajama pants). I then wrapped my arms around her and simply, softly whispered that I knew it was an accident. I explained that Mommy and Daddy know what we are saying when we ask them to not do certain things. I then told her I loved her, it was okay and that we would go clean up her bed. Once all the cleanup was complete she was back in bed, asleep and her heart and spirit were still intact. Hopefully one day she’ll remember that her father’s love is like that of our Heavenly father.
How many times have I done what I knew I should not have done? How many times has it gone as predicted? How often have I experienced Gods grace in those circumstances? God has every reason to hold my every foolish decision and move over me. My list of wrongs is much longer than the list of things I get right. Remarkably, "Friday" happened so He doesn't have to. "Friday" happened so each day I experience a grace beyond my understanding. Lesson learned and hopefully…a lesson taught.
Grace.
There’s only grace
There’s only love
There’s only mercy
And believe me,
it’s enough…
-Matthew West
In this Episode, Aaron goes Unscripted with Jeremy Alexander of iHeart Media. 5 Years ago I met Jeremy for the first time working for a business in Hilliard. Through our business interaction, a friendship was formed. In addition to Jeremy, I also met his wife and worked with her on advertising opportunities for that same business.
In this episode, Jeremy and Aaron discuss the powerful opportunities that iHeart Media can provide. More importantly, Jeremy shares his personal story.
I am so thankful for the friendship of Jeremy and his wife. They are an amazing couple. To contact Jeremy, email him at JeremyAlexander@iHeartMedia.com
On this Episode, Aaron goes Unscripted with the incredible couple that is Jorge and Kat Vazquez. Jorge and Kat Vazquez are the founders of Revolution Media Ministries and the husband/wife team behind The Revolution TV and Your Story Is Not Done film series. Evangelists, authors and TV hosts for over 15 years, the Vazquez’s are called to evangelize the lost, and energize and equip the body while empowering the Church to do the same. Passionate, practical and a little bit rock ’n roll, they’ve ministered at youth events, churches and music festivals.
Your Story Is Not Done is a campaign to amplify hope. A book and film series, Your Story Is Not Done shares stories of redemption, healing and second chances when Jesus Christ, The Author of our faith, takes over.
Jorge authored the book No More Rejection and currently works as a communications industry executive. With a news journalism background, Kat is the lead producer behind Revolution’s film projects and has authored the upcoming title REIGN: Restoring Identity.
They were both trained in marketplace ministry through Christian International Ministries. The couple currently lives in Florida with their two sons.
About JORGE VAZQUEZ
JORGE VAZQUEZ is the president and co-founder of Revolution Media Ministries. He and his wife Kat co-host The Revolution TV. The author of No More Rejection and co- author of Your Story Is Not Done, Jorge is also an ordained minister and evangelist, and communication industry executive. Jorge has a unique platform often speaking on issues of Christian maturity and leadership. Jorge and Kat live with their two sons in Florida.
About KAT VAZQUEZ
KAT VAZQUEZ is an award winning journalist, author, TV host, producer and speaker. Her passion highlights how God weaves His storyline into humanity’s. Starting out in broadcast news as an on-air reporter for television and radio, Kat later freelanced as a TV host for several networks. Kat has authored REIGN: Restoring Identity and co-authored Your Story Is Not Done. She and her husband Jorge, have produced two TV series The Revolution TV and Your Story Is Not Done. They are a husband and wife ministry team called to evangelize the lost, energize and equip the body, while empowering the Church to do the same. Kat and Jorge have two boys and currently live in Florida.
Website: YourStoryIsNotDone.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourStoryIsNotDone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourstoryisnotdone/
In this episode, Aaron goes Unscripted with the author of the new book No Bad Days, JT Jester.
JT Jester is a young entrepreneur, philanthropist, podcaster, and inspirational speaker based in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. A graduate of High Point University in North Carolina, JT is also an experienced mountaineer, extreme skier, boater, hunter, and adventurer who has made it his life mission to encourage people to untether from natural or self-imposed limitations and live full, passionate lives.
Born with life-threatening VATER/VACTERL syndrome, as well as extreme dyslexia and short-term memory loss, he established the JT Mestdagh Foundation to bring encouragement, joy, and laughter to people with physical and learning disabilities and their families. JT hopes that through sharing his life experiences and other people’s stories, people will be reminded there truly are no bad days and to never give up.
In No Bad Days, JT details the incredible story of how he overcame what seemed like insurmountable odds and shares the many invaluable lessons he has learned throughout his life in the hope that others might reach their full potential. These lessons include how to: Find Your Tribe, Pull Off the Label, Stretch Yourself, Listen to Others, and Learn to Fall. JT’s improbable life story is evidence that, regardless of the mental and physical challenges you might face, you can defy the odds to create the life you want and accomplish the things you’ve only dreamed about. His remarkable journey is all the proof you need.
You can reach JT at the links below:
Website - https://www.jtjester.com/
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4TWkmMD9lvRXxM24mfQmw?view_as=subscriber
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jtjesterspeaks/
In this episode Aaron goes Unscripted with Former OSU Buckeye Shaun Lane. Now before you assume this is an athlete episode, don't. This is a story of a man that has faced adversity far before he arrived on campus at THE Ohio State University.
This man suffered a career and dream ending injury while playing for OSU.
This man learned to overcome these setbacks, avoid bitterness and rise to glorify God in everything he does.
This is my friend Shaun Lane.
This episode is worth your time.
In this episode, Aaron goes Unscripted with Ken Carpenter. Ken is the host of the Athlete 1 Podcast. He is a former teacher and High School Baseball Coach. From the Athlete1.net website:
"What if you could go behind the scenes with athletes and coaches? Join Ken Carpenter, a veteran high school baseball coach weekly as he examines success, failures, and life lessons in sports. Each episode provides valuable insight and an understanding of playing or coaching team sports."
It has been great getting to know Ken as we both work to produce podcasts that are impactful and spotlight great guests.
In this episode Ken shares a bit of his story, coaching, parents in sports and of course, podcasting.
Give the Athlete 1 Podcast a follow, like and share! Find out more at https://athlete1.net
In this episode, Aaron goes Unscripted with Jen Hoening - Owner of Little Bean Embroidery.
About Jen -
As a parent we put so much time and effort into the name we give our child(ren), and to receive a personalized handmade gift with their name is something extra special. When Jen's second child was born, she got a burp cloth with her son's (somewhat unique) name embroidered on it... she fell in love with the idea, and the rest is history! What started off as burp cloths, bibs, and onesies... has evolved to that and much more! Applique towels, key fobs, dated ornaments, and the EXTRA special tshirt, baby clothing, and memory quilts. All hand made with love to last a lifetime!
Jen lives in central Ohio with her husband, and their 3 children. She loves embroidery, quilting, funky fun socks, music, snail mail, words and quotes, her community, listening to podcasts, crocheting, being crafty, and thrifting. Jen also has a 'few' facebook pages (other than her LBE FB page) which spotlight her passions. You are invited to check those pages out as well!
In addition to LBE, Jen runs the "Faces of Hilliard" facebook page which introduces members of the Hilliard Community making an impact. She has been a friend of the podcast, to our family and to me personally.
For more about Little Bean Embroidery visit her website - https://www.littlebeanembroidery.com/
In this episode, Aaron goes Unscripted with Author Pete Greig. Pete is the author of a brand new book releasing in March called "How to Hear God - A Simple Guide for Normal People."
How to Hear God
A Simple Guide for Normal People
Nothing could possibly matter more than learning to discern the authentic voice of God, but few things in life are more susceptible to delusion and deception. When life falls apart and we need God's comfort; in moments of cultural turmoil when we need his clarity; facing formidable decisions when we need his guidance; desiring a deeper faith when we need God to say something, anything, to turn the monologue we call prayer into a genuine conversation.
Having addressed God's silence in God on Mute, and then How to Pray in his previous bestseller, Pete Greig is back to bring wisdom and guidance to one of the most pressing and perplexing aspects of universal Christian experience--How to Hear God. Exploring the story of Christ's playful, poignant conversation on the road to Emmaus, Pete draws deeply from the insights of a wide range of Christian traditions. He weaves together the evangelical emphasis upon hearing God in the Bible, and the charismatic commitment to hearing God in the prophetic, with the contemplative understanding of God's "still, small voice" within.
For more information about Pete and his books visit his website at http://www.dirtyglory.org/
In this episode, Aaron goes Unscripted with Author of Distraction Detox, Billie Jauss. In of the most fun and wide-ranging interviews Aaron has ever done, they cover everything from being a "baseball spouse" to Compassion International. Most importantly, Billies new book, "Distraction Detox." Here is more about Billie:
Billie Jauss motivates and inspires women to overcome life’s obstacles so they can experience peace and purpose. She offers hope with practical and useful biblical guidance to live life with meaning, one step, one decision, one action at a time in her books, speaking events, and podcast.
She’s the author of two books, Distraction Detox and Making Room: Doing Less So God Can Do More. Billie loves to speak to women at gatherings, large and small, and is the host of the “start small BELIEVE BIG” podcast.
Billie and her husband are heavily involved in Compassion International’s Survival Program in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, and also sponsor Rosa, a young girl participating in one of the Compassion programs in Santo Domingo.
Billie has been married for over 30 years to Dave, a professional baseball coach. Their three adult sons also have a love for the sport, and are also employed full-time in baseball. Writing, speaking, and baseball fill Billie’s love for travel and adventure. Billie and Dave live in Florida in their off-season.
To find out more about Billie, visit her website at https://billiejauss.com
In this episode, Aaron goes Unscripted with Matt Triplet. Matt played Lacrosse at Dublin Coffman and at THE Ohio State University. Most importantly, Matt is a champion for House Bill 492. HB 492 would require HS coaches to be training in mental health awareness.
In a time when student athletes are facing more outside the lines than they are between them, HB 492 might just be the change to recognize and assist them. Please see the important links below for more information:
US Council for Athletes Health - https://www.uscah.com/
The Complete Athlete Foundation - https://thecompleteathletefoundation.com/
One of the two most influential voices in deciding to start my own business, Austin Savage is a friend, mentor and advisor. I am so thankful that he gave me the time to share his journey and his story. I am so honored to introduce him to this audience.
From his website -
Austin Savage
Founder
Austin has been creating “content” since he was a young kid. That passion for creating meaningful things developed into an expertise and love of content marketing. Fueled by coffee, he is passionate about leveraging writing, video, podcasting, design, and more to help your organization reach your goals.
Quick Facts:
- Enneagram 3w2
- Pretends to be organized
- Biological, foster, & dog dad
- Drinks too much coffee every day, gets a headache, but still hasn’t learned to drink less coffee
- Believes peanut butter makes the world a better place.
I am so thankful for Austin and his mentorship in my life. Our site models his. Our mission models his. He was a huge part of building MyUnscripted and we believe in this episode you will hear why.
Thank you Austin. I am forever thankful for that hour conversation on the phone.
Find out more about Austin Savage and their services on his website here - https://savagecontent.co/
In this episode, Aaron catches up with 4x returning guest Andy Warnock. Andy is the Managing Partner of the Westwood Collective. Many of their projects and other projects in Hilliard have Andy’s fingerprints and influence on them. In our very first episode, he explained his belief that you just don’t live in a City, you do everything in your means to make it better.
That he has done over and over and over again.
In this episode, Andy provides updates on a number of current and past projects. Those updates include:
The Junction in Old Hilliard (website)
The Westwood Fieldhouse (website)
Legacy Smokehouse (website)
Dots Tots Foundation (website)
And much more.
On a personal level, I am thankful for Andy Warnock. I am thankful for the way he is changing the landscape (literally) of the City of Hilliard. I am thankful for his friendship and leadership in my personal and professional life.
I look forward to recording episode number 5 with Andy sometime in the future.
Aaron goes Unscripted with Brock Meadows and Michael McPherran of Dulci Sweets. In this episode, you will get to hear from the two founders of this incredible business. This is not just another chocolate company. On many levels. Dulci Sweets is a family-owned business that will fight darkness with light, Fear with Faith, Hate with Hope and create Goodness meant to be shared.
Brock and Michael tell us their individual stories, the story of the business and their belief in how we can create powerful change in the world. I am so thankful for their time and willingness to partner with MyUnscripted.
If you order before February 12th, use code "unscripted" at checkout to receive 15% off your order.
Please support this great business which is doing so much good in the world.
Website - DulciSweets.com
In this epsiode, Aaron goes Unscripted with the Executive Director for MyUnscripted, Cammi Prantl. Cammi is a friend of our family, a friend to Aaron and the leader of our MyUnscripted TEAM. Below was our formal announcement of her hire.
I am very excited to announce the latest addition to MyUnscripted. Beginning in 2022, Cammi Prantl will join the MyUnscripted TEAM as our Executive Director. Cammi is currently an Assistant Softball Coach with THE Ohio State University. I have seen first hand her dedication to relationships and understanding how they are a critical pillar of everything MyUnscripted stands for. Her attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects make her the perfect addition to our TEAM.
In her new role, Cammi will oversee the day-to-day operations of our team and each of our projects. She will be an integral part of all partnerships, contractor relationships and assist with content creation. When asked what she thought her title should be, Cammi simply replied….
“Director of Keeping Aaron in line.”
I think she said it best. We look forward to Cammi bringing her excitement and energy to this new role. Welcome to the MyUnscripted TEAM Cammi!
MyUnscripted.com
In this episode, Aaron Conrad goes Unscripted with Author and former Executive Editor for Guidepost Magazine, Rick Hamlin. Rick is the author of a new book called "Even Silence is Praise." For more about Rick and this book, see the information below:
Quiet Your Mind and Awaken Your Soul with Christian Meditation
Today, in what might be considered the most challenging time in our country, many are having feelings of anxiety, shame, and depression and are searching for ways to unpack these emotions.
In Even Silence Is Praise: Quiet Your Mind and Awaken Your Soul with Christian Meditation, Rick Hamlin uses personal stories, practical advice, and helpful prompts to encourage Christians to center their minds on God and explore how silence is truly a virtue. Furthermore, Hamlin examines the place of meditation in the church and ways the practice can deepen our faith.
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Title: Even Silence is Praise
Subtitle: Quiet Your Mind and Awaken Your Soul with Christian Meditation
Author: Rick Hamlin
Release Date: February 8, 2022
ISBN-13: 978-0785244431
Category: RELIGION / Christian Life
Retail Price: $18.99
Binding: Trade Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
Author’s Website - https://www.rickhamlin.com/
Publisher’s Website - https://harpercollins.com/
“Everyone has an inner Super hero, patiently reminding us of who we are, what we have already overcome and whispering to us who we want to be.”
Your inner superhero is hiding inside of you, like mine was. My journey has led me to help others to raise the volume of that whisper, find balance, fulfillment and truly live. Come, let your light shine with mine. ~ Coach Jennifer
For 25 years, raising an amazing son with Autism, while navigating a full-time career in the backdrop of childhood trauma, an imperfect marriage and eventual divorce, I discovered my own beauty, strength and resilience within. A natural optimist (glass ½ full person), I survived on minimal sleep, smiled through the pain, practiced gratitude and lived in service to others.
When the world stopped in 2020, this space and time came to me wrapped up as a gift. Small, intentional steps and renewed perspective were all I needed to make big changes and remind me that anything is possible. This was a not a vacation, it was some of the hardest work I ever had to do, but my inner superhero came out to play.
I lacked an overall foundation of self-care. Always an avid exerciser, yet my physical health needed attention. I made a commitment to drink enough water, to eat mindfully and vowed to prioritize 7 hours of sleep. Attainable, yes – but herculean for a single mother of an autistic child, used to running on pure fumes. I exceeded my own goals, with the aid of mindfulness, meditation, journaling and a spiritual practice and reminded myself that the voice and strength of my inner superhero was louder and stronger than the voice of my doubts. I even completed my first 26.2 marathon at age 40 so never underestimate what you are capable of !!
The key to my success and transformational habits was an intentional routine, time and location: My favorite chair for meditation, a sacred spot just for journaling, completed at the same time, same place every day. I discovered unexpected beauty and fell back in love with crochet, cooking, exploring the many Metro and State parks around me. I reflected on the hardest times in life and realized that I didn’t just survive but I thrived.
My inner superhero was many years in the making, silently championing everything life presented me with related to my son & Autism, the joy of raising an incredible daughter, years of Girl scouts, working full time and so much more. And now, my inner superhero was telling me that I was ready for the next chapter, to try something new even if it scared me.
I now can share my oxygen masks with others when needed, knowing I am truly the best version of ME. I lead a life of service, my cup overflowing with gratitude and my purpose to spread kindness wherever I go, stop and smell the flowers myself and also bring the beauty with me to others.
My days, my heart and my tank are now full. I read, journal, exercise, give back, eat like a champ, learn something new and am a more confident, more focused woman with clarity , energy and joy.
My passion is now helping others find their inner superhero; We may not be able to change your past, but we can change your perspective and find your path to purpose, balance and fulfillment.
Source - https://coachjennifer4u.net/
In this Episode, Aaron goes one-on-one with the amazing Leah Amico.
Leah Amico is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Softball, a two-time World Champion, a National Softball Hall of Fame Inductee in 2009, and a three-time national champion at The University of Arizona. At Arizona, Leah was also honored as a three-time First Team All-American and a three-time First Team Academic All-American for her excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Known for being one of the most clutch hitters of all time, Leah still holds the record for highest batting average in the Women’s College World Series. Leah is also a college softball analyst with ESPN and Westwood One Sports, where she imparts her love and knowledge of the game to many fans across the world. Experiencing triumphs and overcoming trials taught Leah how to perform in pressure situations and helped her climb to new heights of success. The lessons she learned during her collegiate and Olympic journeys have helped Leah to pass on knowledge that can be applied in any career field.
Leah Amico is a professional and inspirational speaker with over 20 years of national speaking engagements. She empowers people with the tools needed to have a strong mindset and apply the daily discipline needed to be successful. Leah relates to others with her stories that are engaging and inspiring. She shares keys to unlocking your potential that can help you thrive in any situation. Leah leaves people believing they can and will conquer their personal and career goals if they will apply the core principles she speaks about. She is also passionate about being able to enjoy a healthy balance between work and personal life. Leah helps people determine their own views of success and to set goals to rise to the top of their expectations.
Accomplishments:
3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist (USA Softball: 1996, 2000, 2004)
2-Time World Champion (1998, 2002)
2-Time Pan-American Games Champion (1999, 2003)
3-Time NCAA National Champion (University of Arizona; 1993, 1994, 1997)
National Softball Hall of Fame Honoree in 2009
University of Arizona Hall of Fame Honoree in 2002
Named in 2006 to the NCAA Division I Softball 25th Anniversary Team
Holds the Women's College World Series Record for batting average in a single tournament, hitting .750 (9 for 12) in 1994
Three-time First-Team NFCA All-American (1994, 1995, 1997)
Three-time First-Team Academic All-American
Career numbers - .428 batting average, 338 hits, 53 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 181 RBI
Named the 1997 NCAA Woman of The Year for the state of Arizona
Inducted into the Athletes In Action Hall of Faith (2008)
Named #44 Best Athlete in California High School of all time
Host of the Christian Sports Show on Trinity Broadcasting Network, "More Than Conquerors" from 2006-2009
*Source -https://LeahAmico.com
In this episode we have the blessing of spending time with one of Contemporary Christian musics newest duo's. They also happened to be very special friends of MyUnscripted. We kick off the interview with their powerful song "The Love of Jesus." Throughout the interview they share their story and sing parts of other memorable and meaningful songs.
I believe this interview will make you laugh, praise and maybe even sing along. Thank you Tori and Shauna for your faithfulness to Christ. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world and especially this audience.
For more visit - http://toriandshauna.com
In this episode, Aaron and Adam Comer from S2L Recovery discuss addiction and recovery. We talk about their powerful film "The Forgotten Pandemic." We talk about addiction. We discuss how you can start to make changes. As we enter a new year, have that tough conversation. Make tough decisions. Now is the time to break free from your addictions or help those you love break free
In this brief episode, Aaron Conrad updates us on the launch of MyUnscripted, why he created it and the vision for the future. Although this is a brief solo episode, there is much more to come.
Today marks the return of our friend Cooking with CJ! A few weeks ago we announced a strategic partnership between MyUnscripted LLC and Cooking with CJ. We believe this partnership will be very important as we move ahead into 2022.
In this episode, we reintroduce CJ to our audience. We also update everyone on the progress of his brand new web site and discuss some additional details about our partnership. We are thankful to CJ for trusting our TEAM with his site and look forward to all that is ahead.
Danny Ray is a pastor and conference speaker, but he is best known as a world-renowned illusionist with an upcoming appearance on a national competition reality show.
In partnership with City of Hilliard. A podcast with Jon St. Julian of The Crooked Can and Center Street Market
A family rooted in love deals with the aftermath of a horrific car accident that left their eight year old daughter paralyzed (chest down). And, we have an opportunity to provide hope.
Do you remember where you were because I sure do. I was sitting at my desk and a tweet came in the feed. Then another and another and another. All of them with this man singing in a gas station. The voice. The guys in the background. I believe the tweet said something like...
"Let this bless your timeline today"
That it did.
My guest for Episode 107 of the Unscripted Podcast is none other than the man in the viral videos and TikToks. Bear Bailey joined me tonight to share his story and I could not be more thankful. I said it the episode and I will say it again here.....
He is not the hero we deserve in 2021. He is the hero we need.
We needed a distraction from masks and vaccines and COVID and so many other things. We needed something as simple as a man with a remarkable voice singing songs in a gas station. We needed the people the background shocked and amazed as we were when we heard them. We needed the relief and the distraction.
We wish Bear nothing but blessings and riches for how he has blessed us. Make sure to click on the link below to follow, share like and support him in everything he does.
https://linktr.ee/bearbailey1
Foxx Entertainment builds brands. A sports and entertainment marketing agency based in Atlanta, their clients are as diverse as they are – professional athletes, entertainers, musicians, and actors – difference is also similarity: their clients are dynamic and enthusiastic. And so are they.
Tee Foxx is the Founder and CEO of Foxx Entertainment. In todays episode she shares her story of early beginnings in radio and television, building relationships, working with high profile clients and much, much more.
I am thankful to call Tee my friend and that she would spend time sharing her wisdom.
Foxx Entertainment Group, Inc - http://www.foxxentgroupinc.com/
Everyone thinks you've got it together. But inside, you're asking, "Am I enough?"
No matter how good we look to others, the nagging voice of self-doubt is hard to shake. We ask questions like:
If people really knew me would they still accept me?
Will I be rejected when I can't perform?
Can I pull this off?
What if I end up alone?
Am I missing out on what life should be because I can't shake this fear?
If you find yourself having thoughts like these, Erica Wiggenhorn wants to lead you to freedom. Drawing from the story of Moses—the greatest self-doubter in the Bible—Erica shows how self-doubt is tied closely to self-reliance. It's only when you cast yourself on God that you find the true source of strength.
Are you enough? The answer is no . . . but your God certainly is. Step out in His power instead of your own and watch your confidence blossom because you're in the hands of I AM.
ABOUT ERICA WIGGENHORN
Erica is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. By digging deeply into God’s Word, Every Life Ministries encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God’s promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of three Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Unexplainable Life, The Unexplainable Church, and Unexplainable Jesus: Rediscovering the God You Thought You Knew.
Her next release, Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free, is scheduled to release in September 2021. Erica’s first trade book through Moody Publishers examines Moses’ fear of inadequacy and how God invites Moses to rest in his identity and God’s sufficiency.
Erica serves on the women’s ministry leadership team for her church and regularly teaches in various venues. She's also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God's Word to anyone who’ll listen, whether it’s a large women’s conference, a church women’s retreat, her own kitchen table, or across your computer screen with her teaching series or YouTube Channel. Erica is also a regular guest teacher on Bridges, an online show on the Christian Television network viewable on most cable networks, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Android TV.
A graduate and post-graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her best friend and husband, Jonathan, and their four children, only two of which are human. The others are furry and adorable.
Erica's Website - https://ericawiggenhorn.com/
On this 20th Anniversary of September 11th 2001, I am so honored to go Unscripted with my new friend Joaquin Guerrero. Joaquin and his K9 left everything to go be a part of the recovery efforts after 9/11.
In Saginaw, Michigan--a city plagued with gang violence--Officer Joaquin Guerrero sensed God's call to work the dangerous night streets with his K9 partner, a ninety-pound German shepherd police dog named Rookie. On 9/11, Guerrero and Rookie responded to Ground Zero to help in the search efforts. For seven long days the pair worked ''The Pile'' with a never-give-up spirit. With Rookie as his mascot, Guerrero created Precinct 131, an educational program to keep kids from turning to gangs. Michigan & Rookie: Guardians of the Night is a remarkable story of service to community and country.
In this Episode, Joaquin shares his memories of those days and his service to our nation.
You can order the book "Michigan & Rookie - Guardians of the Night" at the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1592984207/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_DM62RVX0T2VD38GV5X8N
Garrett Walston, Tight End at the University of North Carolina, is teaming up with LAA to create a suicide prevention campaign on behalf of his dear friend, Riley Estes, who tragically took his own life this year. Head Coach Mac Brown has
allowed Walston to dedicate his season to Riley with a sticker on his helmet in Riley's memory. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $1 Million to donate to the RILO Foundation and create a local and national movement spotlighting mental health awareness. The RILO Foundation, also an acronym for Reasons I Live On, is on a mission to have an impact on
anyone who might be struggling with depression or mental health while honoring Riley.
Email inquiries to ge@LAASports.com
Donate to the RILO Foundation - https://www.loyaltyaboveall.com/rilo/
Garrett Walston on instagram - Garrett_Walston11
Lily Meschi was born and raised in a Muslim family in Tehran, Iran. When she was 16, her parents decided to migrate to Europe to escape their bankrupt business. As a teenager, moving from Iran to Germany was a total culture shock. Learning a new language, adopting an unfamiliar lifestyle, making friends, and trying to fit in the German crowds caused an enormous amount of insecurity for her. She felt inferior to the other German kids and struggled with the fact that she was just another foreigner in school.
At age 18, she was introduced to a man that was 12 years older than she was over the phone. This man was helping her dad open his own restaurant in Texas. Because her dad was new to this country, and this man was a semi successful Iranian man, they had made a friendship with one another.
Three months after she moved to the US, she was married to this man. Life became very sour and bitter the moment she met him in person, but he believed a marriage was promised to him. It was a daily struggle to deal with his jealousy, insecurity, verbal, emotional, and at times even physical abuse. About a year into the marriage, her family and her then husband sued each other due to some business disagreements. She found herself caught between her family and her husband. She was embarrassed and hurt, and fell into a deep depression.
One day, her mom contacted her to go visit some of their friends. Against the lawyer’s advice not to visit her parents, she went to their house. For the first time, she watched a movie and learned about Jesus’ life. These friends had brought with them copies of the Bible, Christian movies, and other things to share the Gospel with them. After she watched the movie to the end, one of their guests asked her if she could share a part of the Scripture with her. She opened up the Word to John 1:1 and 1:14. As she was reading the verses, tears were rolling down her cheeks and without her asking me to, Lily said, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior!” She was overjoyed! So was Lily! This was in 2001.
Lily joined a Bible-based church and Bible study groups. Her marital problems kept growing as the man she was married to was dealing with a great amount of fear, insecurities, mental issues, and superstitions.
You can hear the remainder of her powerful story in this episode.
Find our more about Iran Alive Ministries here - https://iranaliveministries.org/
A rare and brief episode today. I say rare because it's just me. No guests. After my amazing trip to Orlando, Florida, I asked the socials what platform would be best to share the story. The major response was "A solo Unscripted Podcast." As I say in the episode, you'll likely understand why I usually just click record and get out of the way after listening to this one. I did my best to tell the story of my 24 hours in Orlando. Supporting media and pictures can be found at the link below.
https://aaronconrad.com/2021/08/18/24-hours-in-orlando/
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Unscripted Podcast features the return of my friend, my brother and former classmate at Bedford High School. In our first episode, Darren and I covered a lot of ground about a lot of topics. Todays episode is all about his new business and passion - Carter's BBQ.
There is a lot of very interesting information in this podcast. We started with just talking about where it all started and then talk about packaging, food trucks and how food brings us all together.
For more information visit - https://cartersbbqonline.com/
Also, check out all of his videos here - https://cartersbbqonline.com/videos/
To support Darren and his new business, visit - https://cartersbbqonline.com/invest-in-us/
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Joel Penton is a graduate of The Ohio State University and played 5 years of football for the Buckeyes. He was a member of 3 Big Ten championship teams, a member of the National Championship team, and a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.
In his senior year, Joel received the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy, also known as the HUMANITARIAN HEISMAN. The Trophy is a national award that recognizes the one college football player in the entire country who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. After graduating from OSU, Joel turned down an opportunity to play in the NFL to begin a career in full-time speaking.
In Episode 97, we discuss the 3 impactful brands that Joel has launched. We spend a majority of our time discussing Lifewise Academy and how it is available to every school district. It has been my honor to watch Joel continue to change the score and eternity with his heart for the Lord and students.
Find out more about Lifewise Academy at the link below:
https://www.lifewiseacademy.org/
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Kim is a servant of God because He rescued her. By the time she was 17, she had lived through five divorces by two parents: one being an alcoholic, and one having an affair. She didn’t grow up facing financial poverty, but her home was filled with chaos and pain. But God did not forget her; He rescued her. He sent people from a local church who invited her every single week to a youth program they hosted. It was full of joy and peace. It was a safe refuge. They cared about her, loved her, and taught her about the Lord. They said,
“Kim, the God of the universe made you and He loves you. You’re gifted and talented.”
“Kim, you’re smart. Have you ever thought of going to college?”
“Kim, you have leadership abilities. We could hone that for you. We can grow that in you and God could use you for his plans for His future.”
They started casting a vision for her of a future where she would use her gifts and talents to serve God.
Episode 96 of the Unscripted Podcast is one-on-one with Kim Emch. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Festa Ministry. Her influence and her calling has changed the scores for so many.
When Kim was called, there were....
2158 children who were in poverty and receiving a free or reduced lunch.
She made a decision to love, serve and feed them (body, mind and spirit).
She made a decision to bring the community with her.
We are so blessed in Hilliard, Ohio to have some one with Kims passion, leadership and drive. Along with her army of volunteers and partners, Festa is literally changing the landscape for those that would otherwise have no where else to go.
You can find ways to connect, serve, volunteer and support Festa Ministries at - https://wearefesta.org
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Kevin Malone, named “the Best General Manager in the Game,” retired from professional baseball in 2001 after serving as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the L.A. Dodgers. During his illustrious 17-year career, Kevin learned all aspects of the business of baseball after being drafted by the Cleveland Indians to play in the NY-Penn League, working for the California Angels, Minnesota Twins, and Montreal Expos, and then serving as Assistant General Manager of the Baltimore Orioles, as General Manager of the Montreal Expos, and finally the Los Angeles Dodgers. Under his leadership, his teams earned a World Championship and several trips to the postseason.
Since retiring, Kevin worked for Sporting News Radio, Fox Sports (Network Baseball Analyst) and ESPN’s Baseball Tonight (Network Trade Analyst.) After completing three years of serving at the Master’s College in Los Angeles, in 2005, Kevin began a start-up business venture as an owner of the new Mercedes-Benz of Valencia dealership in Los Angeles.
Now, Kevin has dedicated his life to working as an Abolitionist, using his talents, experiences and relationships to fight for the eradication of child sex slavery. Kevin is the founder of Protect the PATH (People Against Trafficking Humans) and President/Co-Founder of the United States Institute Against Human Trafficking. Both ministries are committed to ending the sex slavery of minors in American cities, communities, and neighborhoods by bringing awareness, prevention, rescue assistance, and restoration to children. Kevin believes that all people are called to seek justice, rescue the oppressed, and defend the orphan. He lives to quote Edmund Burke, “all that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men and women to do nothing!”
Kevin is actively involved in numerous ministry and charitable organizations including Inner City Visions and Hope for Israel. A man of varied interests, he served as Executive Producer on two films: “Like Dandelion Dust” and “Faith of Our Fathers.” Now, Kevin’s full-time focus is fighting human trafficking in LA, Florida, and Internationally. Since 2018, Kevin and Marilyn have lived in Las Vegas where they can better serve their commitment to fight child sex slavery. Kevin has been married to Marilyn for 38 years, and they have two adult children, Shannon and Shawn, and an honorary son named Peter.
Links:
https://shawnmiracle.com
https://usiaht.org/
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Anna Buehl is the Business Director for CancerBridge. She is an experienced manager and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in healthcare leadership. Skilled in Acute Care, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Nursing, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, and Hospitals.
She is also my friend.
CancerBridge provides information specific to your cancer inquiry, expert cancer navigation, and insights into treatment options. CancerBridge is not able to provide medical advice, diagnoses, medical consultations or treatments, order tests, or prescribe medications. Please note: They recommend that you check with your insurance company to understand your cancer benefits and where you are able to receive care before contacting CancerBridge.
Links:
https://www.mycancerbridge.com/
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Roy Hall is a motivational speaker, executive coach and former NFL wide receiver. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Roy is currently a motivational speaker, executive coach and podcast host inspiring people in a corporate environment through lessons learned within his football career.
Roy Hall is also Executive Director and co-founder of the Columbus, OH-based non-profit Driven Foundation, established in 2008.
In Episode 93 Roy and I unpack a lot of things. He drops major wisdom on everything from leadership to helping others. I am blessed to have spent the time with Roy and to call him my friend. He is an inspiration, leader and the kind of person you could spend hours just listening to.
You can find out more about Roy Hall at the following links:
Roy's website - https://royhalljr.com/
Roy's Podcast - https://royhalljr.com/podcast/
The Driven Foundation - https://staydriven.org/
Roy Hall Jr on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Roy_Hall
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Patrick and Emily Holden have committed their lives to building the Church. They are passionate about introducing people to Jesus through the life-transforming message of the Gospel. Together with their 2 kids and a heart for Columbus, they are pioneering Nuvo Church with the mission to create spaces for people to explore and integrate faith.
Prior to launching Nuvo, they served as leaders at Kensington Church and North Point Community Church. In Episode 92 Patrick shares his story and why they are launching Nuvo Church here in Columbus, Ohio. We get real. We get honest and as always, it's Unscripted. Thank you Patrick for joining me. Love your heart and what you are doing for the City of Columbus.
https://www.nuvochurch.org/
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Episode 91 of the Unscripted Podcast is with Jessica Schmitt. Jessica is the owner and founder of Mindful Ontogeny.
Mindful Ontogeny is a business dedicated to the success of its clients. Their mindset and personal development coaching focuses on building a strong mindset and helping clients become the person they need to be to reach their goals. They teach relevant, applicable knowledge that changes clients' lives for the better. With regular sessions and check-ins, they really are there to help every step of the way during arguably the most important journey a person can take: the one in pursuit of their dreams. They offer coaching to individuals, as well as to teams/organizations/companies. They also offer motivational speaking to inspire your organization, team, company, or students through stories of drive, dedication, ambition, failure, persistence, and comebacks. Additionally, They offer academic tutoring for students grades K-12, where they assist with assignments and coursework, as well as teach important life skills, such as time management and organization, that are important both in and outside of the classroom.
Jessica is pursuing a career as a professional ballet dancer and is currently a trainee with BalletMet. After years of holding limiting beliefs and self doubts in her dancing, she realized that if she didn’t change something, she would hold herself back from achieving her goals. She immersed herself into personal development and mindset studies, learning the content of the likes of Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, and more. Jessica has always enjoyed helping others understand ideas and concepts, and after learning ideas that completely shifted her mindset and perspective of success, she found herself wanting to help others. Additionally, she believed that her dance journey, one that is full of successes, failures, comebacks, and perseverance, could inspire others on their own success journeys, especially the youth. Mindful Ontogeny allows Jessica to spread the powerful knowledge she has learned and continues to study regularly, and give others the mindset needed to reach success on their own journeys. Not only is she a speaker and mindset/personal development coach, but she is also an academic tutor.
A graduate from Monroe High School in Monroe, Wisconsin, Jessica is pursuing a B.A. in English- Technical and Professional Writing at Indiana University East online. She graduated with Distinguished Honors with a 4.2 GPA, achieved a 35 on the ACT, received her district’s “Student of the Month” award twice, and was named an AP Scholar by the College Board. Throughout high school, she has taken numerous AP classes: AP U.S. History, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP Spanish, AP Psychology, and AP European History. She has completed both in-person and online courses, and has the skills to help students in both. In addition to her dancing, Jessica has participated in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Link Crew, and various other community services. Jessica recognizes the immense value in developing a strong mindset and skills for success, and she wants Mindful Ontogeny to be a place where people go to be supported, mentored, and catapulted to the life they always dreamed.
I was blessed with the conversation with Jessica and blown away by her wisdom for her age. I have no doubt that Mindful Ontogeny will be successful and so will she. No matter what she does in life.
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In the very beginning of this podcast, an email to one company put huge wind in my sails. That company was Homage. I am forever grateful for their support and belief in a guy that was just trying to get something started.
Founded in 2007, HOMAGE turns back the clock with shout-outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, and popular culture. From Billie Jean King to Larry Bird, our clothing tells stories of triumph, individualism and hustle, preserving the old school and creating new legacies.
In Episode 90, I am joined by Mark Jaworski, Senior Marketing Manager for Homage. Mark is from Cleveland. His dad owns a polish sausage shop there. He attended THE Ohio State University and studied English and Education. He's been with HOMAGE for 9 years and can't wait for the day when Cleveland wins a World Series.
This is a great conversation about marketing, how Homage has found their niche and so much more. I am thankful they believed in me. I am thankful for his time. You can find our more about Homage and order their shirts at homage.com
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What an honor tonight to have the League Director for the Miracle League of Central Ohio on Unscripted. For 11 Years, Joe Fox has been the League Director and for 2 years he was the game day announcer for the league. For 13 years he has dedicated his time and effort to running this incredible League.
In this episode we talk about what the Miracle League is and the many ways that we can help support them. It is a life-changing day when you visit a game. The games are fun and the smiles on the athletes are something you will never forget. If you are a coach of any team, I highly recommend you take your players to visit a game. Parents too. The Miracle League will provide perspective and the chance to be truly lost in the joy of the game.
For more information, visit: https://www.miracleleaguecentraloh.org/
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Episode Number 88 of the Unscripted Podcast is the most powerful episode I have ever and may ever do. My guest today is Gary Miracle. Before I clicked record on this interview, we spoke for about 5 minutes. Gary led us in prayer. That set the pace for the next hour of our conversation. Gary Miracles story is told in the powerful song by MercyMe called "Say I Won't." If you haven't seen it yet, check out the video.
First, take the next hour to listen and watch this interview.
We laugh. We cry. We talk about Jesus and struggle and life and family and so much more.
For more information and to support Gary and his family, visit https://garymiracle.com
Thank you Gary. I am forever changed for this interview. I am so thankful for your life, your story and your testimony.
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In this episode I sat down with arguably the most powerful man in amateur hoops in Central Ohio. Zach Fleer returns to the podcast to discuss faith, family and his latest creation - Hoops and Hope. I continue to be so impressed by Zach and all that he has accomplished.
He understands platform and uses it to spread the message of Christ. He inspires me, challenges me and encourages me to spend time where it should be spent.
For more information about Hoops and Hope - contact Zach via DM on twitter - @zachfleer270
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One school shooting is too many.
Raised in a family of educators, Tizzie started her career in education, managing programs that provide care for children before and after school. Her love of people eventually drew her to human resources, where she worked alongside brilliant minds. Her passion—and, quite frankly, a whole bunch of signs from God—propelled her here, doing this.
She wants to protect our children. She wants to protect them in the short term by providing innovative products they could use to shield themselves from bullets if the need arose. And she wants to protect them in the long term by helping spark conversations that lead to reform.(Source)
In this episode, Tizzie tells us the story of being the founder, creator and visionary for the incredible Spark Project. She has created a product that could literally save lives. We hope it's never needed but if it ever was, we will be so glad it was there.
She shares the stories of signs and opportunities that made it so clear that this is her mission. I am so proud of what she is doing, her willingness to step out in faith and her vision to make a life-changing product.
You can learn more about The Spark Project at https://sparkproject.us
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thespkpjt
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Manny Ohonme has achieved international recognition as a philanthropist, social entrepreneur, businessman, author, and speaker. Manny is founder, president, and CEO of Samaritan’s Feet, a nonprofit organization established in 2003 that has provided more than 6.5 million pairs of shoes to individuals in need across 88 countries around the world and in hundreds of cities across the United States of America. His organization has worked with more than 100,000 volunteers; and now, after developing and starting to manufacture the Samaritan’s Feet innovative World Shoe,
Manny and his team are focused on realizing the day when there will no longer be any shoeless children. With more than 20 years of experience as a global leader, Manny enjoys sharing his insight, along with his inspirational story of being born in Lagos, Nigeria and how shoes become the symbol of hope and the vehicle to help transform the lives of millions of people living in poverty around the world. (Source - https://www.mannyohonme.com/)
In this episode, Manny tells us his incredible story from realizing he was called to something greater, to playing college basketball to a vision of changing the world with shoes on feet. Just an incredible, incredible man. I was so moved and you will be too. We can make a change in this world with something as simple as a pair of shoes.
You can find Manny and more about Samaritans Feet at the links below.
Manny Ohonme - https://www.mannyohonme.com/
Samaritans Feet - https://www.samaritansfeet.org/
Manny on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MannyOhonme
Manny Ohonme's Book - Sole Purpose - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0982414595/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_K741DJA7F38H65RJXQEN
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My guest today needs no introduction. Coach Jimmy Dykes is a former college basketball player, college coach, husband, father, man of faith and ESPN College Basketball Analyst. He is also the author of one of the most incredible books I have ever read, "The Film Doesn't Lie." In this episode we unpack just a few of the quotes from his incredible book, faith, leadership, parenting, forgiveness and so much more.
I cannot thank Coach enough for squeezing me into his busy schedule to discuss his book. He in a man of integrity. He is a leader in his home. This is the most 23:39 minutes you could spend today. Get the book. It will make all the difference in you life.
LINK - https://coachjimmydykes.com/
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Phoenix Bats is a Columbus based company that makes the highest quality bats for players from little league to the Major Leagues. In this episode, Joel Armbruster (CEO - Phoenix Bats) and I cover a lot of ground. We begin with his story, leadership lessons learned, the Phoenix Bats story and using the platform of their company for causes. We talk about a purpose driven life and doing what we can to change the world through platform and influence. We also throw out a special discount code for the Unscripted Audience. 20 percent off an order when you use the code "unscripted20"
I am so thankful for the time I got to spend learning about Phoenix Bats, their commitment to the highest quality, and the way that Joel and his co-workers are impacting lives far beyond the baseball field.
LINKS:
Phoenix Bats Web site - https://PhoenixBats.com
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Mike Person is a former 9 year NFL guard. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 7th round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football Montana State. In his career, Mike was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs. He started at guard in Super Bowl 54 for the San Francisco 49ers.
Now residing in Ohio is the founder and creator of 5 Dot Offensive Line Academy which we will spend some time talking about in this episode. The 5 Dot Offensive Line Academy is a unique 4 week block of lessons for offensive lineman. In this academy, players will learn transferrable skills that can be used throughout their career. Mike is a great coach and instructor with a passion for the 5 dots on a wipe board.
LINKS:
Mike@5DotAcademy.com
5DotAcademy.com
Twitter - @5DotAcademy
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What an honor to have my friend Mitch Therriault on today. In my previous work life, Mitch and I worked in the same facility as business partners. In his current role at The Wexner Medical Center Ohio State University Sports Medicine team, Mitch took great care of my family and their various sports injuries. Beyond his career with OSU, Mitch has an incredible gift for art and drawing. In this episode, Mitch shares his story and journey to become one of the best in the business for physical therapy. His art is incredible (see links below), his path to his passion is so interesting. Despite our fandom and passion for our teams, we are friends. Thankful that I had the opportunity to work with Mitch in our work partnerships and look forward to a lifelong friendship now.
LINKS: Instagram - @Mitch.Therriault.art
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MitchTherriaultArt?ref=search_shop_redirect
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I first met Brianna O'Connor when I had the honor of coaching her from 4th grade through the 6th grade. Since then I have followed her career, coached from the stands and sit with her mom and dad at games. Her statistics and accolades speak for themselves. In addition her GPA is 4.1. She made the sacrifices many athletes have to make to achieve their dreams of the next level. She is now committed to attend Tiffin University in the fall to play basketball and continue her academic pursuits. I am so proud of Bri and all of her accomplishments. I am thankful she called me "coach."
Brianna O'Connor on twitter - @BriOconnor23
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Lt. Doug Lightfoot is of my local heroes with the Hilliard Police Department. as stated on his twitter account (@lightfootclan) he is a "Sinner saved by grace. My faith drives my love for my family and service to others. Enjoy working out, fishing and hunting." My appreciation for the first responders and those that serve our community is something you have likely heard on any podcast.
I am blessed to call Lt. Lightfoot my friend. In this episode we discuss a wide variety of topics including the important Penny For A Pound challenge that Lt Lightfoot has created. Through this challenge they raise funds for a variety of charities over the years. He is a friend of show. He is a friend to me. He is dedicated to loving and serving this community.
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Today I welcomed back my friend Doug Bender from I Am Second. In this episode we breakdown and review their film "Loud Krazy Love." This film follows the story of Korn band member Brian "Head" Welch and his daughter. This film is raw, real but so worth your time. We spend a lot of this episode discussing what love really is, what it does and what it means. I'm so thankful for Doug and the entire team at I Am Second.
Take time today to love someone. Express your love for someone. Ask forgiveness from someone. Do it now. Do it today. Set someone free. Love each other.
For more information, visit https://iamsecond.com
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Ben Tanner is the Founder and Editor at Strummingly.com. Strummingly.com specializes in helping beginner guitarists make steady progress towards their goals. They understand that learning an instrument can be difficult or frustrating, and most people give up early on in the process. That’s why they break things down into bite-size steps that are simple to understand, while trying to help you stay consistent, so your guitar won’t just collect dust in a corner.
In this episode we cover a lot of ground and have some fun along the way. Ben is dedicated to making the guitar an easy and fun process. We even had a quick fingerpicking lesson right here on the podcast! I appreciate Ben coming on to share his site with the Unscripted audience.
Find more information at Strummingly.com.
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Brian Timm is currently the Director of Sales for M2 Marketing in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to joining M2, Brian has worked with the Pittsburgh Pirates, WBNS Radio and the Columbus Sports Commission. In this episode we discuss a career in sports, sales and building relationships. We also do a deep dive into the services that M2 Marketing offers companies both big and small. With the ever evolving landscape of technology, businesses need a partner like M2 to achieve and streamline their marketing efforts.
https://www.m2marketing.com/
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Luciana Gilmore is an educator, author and mentor for adolescent girls looking to change the future. She wants to repair and strengthen relationships between mothers and daughters through her Gilmore Girls program and FA(I)RE (pronounced FAIR-ee) app
In this episode of Unscripted Gilmore, we went one-on-one to discuss her three main companies and the parent company - Novaturient Industries. Luciana is the Chief Executive Officer of Novaturient. She left a "safe" career as a school Principal and created companies that are changing the score for young women and men. Inspirational, powerful and passionate. Do NOT miss this guest.
LINKS:
Novaturient Industries - https://www.novaturientindustries.com/
Gimore Girls Greetings - https://www.gilmoregirlsgreetings.com/
Email - msaka4@me.com
"Daughter, Have I told You Lately?" Book - https://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Have-Told-You-Lately/dp/099817016X
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Fatima is a Wife, Mother, and Author, and an extreme lover of chocolate. She also has a passion for helping other's. Using what she calls, a "Baby Step" approach, Fatima has been able to embrace the work necessary to heal from childhood trauma, heartbreak, and abuse. Much of her life's journey is shared in her new book, "The Prescription is in the Dirt". Now available on Amazon.com.
At an early age, Fatima became convinced pain and family was synonymous. Living with the trauma from physical and sexual abuse, the loss of a child, abandonment issues, and horrible decision making, helped Fatima develop a long and complicated relationship with anxiety and depression. It took over thirty years before finding the courage to change her life. The journey to finding herself and accepting who God created her to be, birthed some key baby steps that have helped Fatima mature in her healing journey.
In this episode we discuss her story, her incredible spirit and grace and of course her book. Fatima is quite simply a wonderful, genuine and joyful person to engage with. She has overcome painful obstacles to be a light for others. I enjoyed our time together and look forward to watching the continue great things that are ahead for her and those that have the opportunity to meet with her. There is no question that Fatima will be back on #Unscripted again soon.
"The Prescription is in the Dirt" - https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Dirt-Fatima-C-Oliver/dp/B08NRVZ7N5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8AGCYKO6M2C0&dchild=1&keywords=the+prescription+is+in+the+dirt&qid=1612320325&sprefix=the+prescription+%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1
Fatima C Oliver Website - https://fatimac.com/
Fatima on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFatimaOliver/
Fatima on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fatimaoliver1975/
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Major (Retired) Terrence "Ty" Manns enlisted into the U.S. Military in 1980. In 1987 he was accepted into the Army ROTC program at Wright-State University, Dayton, Ohio. In 1989 he graduated and was commissioned, Second Lieutenant, Infantry, Regular Army. Ty served as an Army Infantry Officer in tactical assignments in Germany, Korea, and worldwide from 1989 to 2003.
Writer Ty Manns created the film based on his father’s experience returning home from Vietnam. His PTSD was destroying the family - and father even tried to kill his mother during a flash-back. Only after walking through the doors of a church did his father find the help he needed. I want to note that Ty is a veteran, as is his wife, and their two children are currently enlisted. Ty has an amazing personal story, and, as a partner in Manns Mackie Studios, he is passionate about brining to life characters and films that will have a lasting impact on viewers.
In this episode, we discuss many of the cast, thoughts and inspiration behind the film. I am so thankful to Ty Manns for his service to our country, his ministry and passion for those suffering and this film. I really enjoyed our time with one another and I hope you all will too.
http://mbkfilm.com
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Annette Lovrien Duncan has taught English and Critical Thinking at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin for 33 years, also serving as Title IX Coordinator and Leader of the Academic Senate. While her stage acting and musical theater experience spans the past three decades, in the past two years she has stepped into the world of film and television, appearing in television productions such as People Magazine Investigates, in commercials and print products for companies such as Stainmaster, Korres, and Apple, and in various documentaries and films. In her latest feature film, Dolphin Island, she enjoyed playing the role of SHERYL WILLIAMS. Though originally from Nebraska, Annette has lived for many years in Franklin, Wisconsin, with her husband Reverend David Duncan (Church in the City, Milwaukee). They have seven children and seven grandchildren (and counting!).
In this episode we discuss her role in the new film "Dolphin Island. DOLPHIN ISLAND shares the story of 14-year-old Annabel who lives with her fisherman grandfather on an island paradise. She is surrounded by an extended family of loving but quirky neighbors and her best friend - a dolphin named Mitzy. Everything changes when her maternal grandparents arrive with a shifty lawyer to bring her back to New York. It's up to Annabel and her friends to figure out how to save the day and prove that love conquers all!
I so enjoyed my time tonight with Annette Duncan. Her poise and story telling of the behind the scenes of the film was so refreshing and fun. I could have spoken with her for hours. She was very much in this episode as she was in the film. Warm, engaging and a graceful presence.
Dolphin Island is a fun film with powerful message about relationships, community and the powerful bonds we create. Shot in the Bahamas, the scenery is beautiful and the sites are breathtaking. The film will be available on all platform in early March.
Official Website - http://www.dolphinislandmovie.com
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David Elijah was "living the dream" as an artist touring, singing, songwriting and even shared a tour with Katy Perry. Something was missing. Something was telling him he was made for more. This episode is an incredible story of leaving what many would chase to live for a bigger story. Gods story. So thankful for David. His passion and energy are contagious. I am inspired tonight to believe in the greater vision that God has for each one of us. He will show up when we are open and available. Thank you David.
New Hope Calvary Chapel Church - https://www.nhccchurch.com/
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John Stewart Hill is a businessman, author, and award winning Entrepreneur with his Dallas based company, The Good Contractors List. He is married to his wife Cindy, who is now CEO of the company. He has 2 children, 3 step children, and 5 grandkids. He is currently Founder and CEO of Central Storehouse and working in full time ministry without taking a salary. John is also the author of the 2016 book "Loving God Without All The Answers: Hope for Even Me" His favorite term for how he lives his life is “Gumpin’ it.”
In this episode we learn what "Gumpin' it" means but more importantly, John shares his passion for his new site, findahousechurch.com. FindAHouseChurch.com believes that the church needs to be relational, and so the site is designed to help align people with a likeminded community. Users simply create a profile, and begin their search for a nearby house church, filtering results by parameters such as by distance, childcare requirements, day of the week, and denomination. After identifying potential communities, users fill out an online form to begin communicating with the house church. Many house churches have limits on the number of attendees, so this allows the church itself to regulate the number of people they are communicating with and get to know the person before sharing their address.
We discuss the way you can find the site, find a match, feel safe and connect with the body of Christ as we were meant to from the start. Johns passion is contagious and his vision for this site is awesome. You will hear his heart to connect us to one another and find a community which we all so desperately need. Especially in the times we live in.
LINKS:
Find A House Church - http://www.findahousechurch.com
Central Storehouse Inc - https://www.centralstorehouse.org/
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Episode SummaryUnscripted with one of the biggest influences on my life growing up
Episode NotesIn short, Roger Miller is one of the key influences in who I am today. In High School he was one of my heroes. Someone I looked up to so highly. In this episode, Roger and I talk about our early years with some powerful discussion around influence. We talk about his live show (Tues@7 on facebook) with creatives from all over. It's crazy that after all of these years, a man that influenced me growing up and I have similar projects in different spaces.
You will enjoy our reunion and our conversation. Roger provides incredible wisdom and I am better today after having spoken to one of my heroes. Thank you Roger.
Check out Tues@7 on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/385753735423902
Video available on youtube - https://youtu.be/WmO1b3WJCCs
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A few years ago my best friend sent me a text and said "You have to read this book!" I unfortunately didn't have the time to pick it up or read it and he continued to remind me. Now I know why. Todays guest is Michael Thompson, author of the incredible book "The Heart Of A Warrior."
Michael Thompson is a teacher and mentor, the author of Search and Rescue, and a guide for the hearts of men and women. He and his wife, Robin, are the founders and directors of Zoweh Ministries in Durham, North Carolina. Zoweh functions as both a spiritual "medic team" and an outpost to help men and women experience intimacy and connectedness with God and others.
Married to Robin since 1990, Michael is the father of three daughters, Ashley, Hannah, and Abbey. He and his family live in a redemptive community of friends and allies who work together to experience Life together and offer Life to all whom God brings across their path. The Thompsons live in Durham.
In this episode we just begin to scratch the surface of what it means to be a Beloved Son and warrior. There is much to unpack and the best advice is to visit Zoweh.org for more information, resources and to begin your journey as well. Several years ago that friend recommended I get the book and now I know just why. He has discovered his is beloved son and wants the same for those in his life. What an honor to have Michael on Unscripted!
Zoweh Ministry - Zoweh.org
The Heart Of A Warrior Book - https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Warrior-Before-Become-Beloved/dp/099623280X--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaronconrad/message
There are moments in our lives if we take opportunities that we have to stop and say, "wow, is this really happening?" Todays Unscripted is with former Player, Coach and Leader, Matt Doherty.
Matt Doherty played and coached basketball at the University of North Carolina . He started on the 1982 National Championship team with NBA greats Michael Jordan & James Worthy. The program was led by legendary coach Dean Smith. Matt went on to coach college basketball. He was the head coach at Notre Dame before taking over the UNC program. He led the Tar Heels to the 2001 regular season ACC Championship while being named AP National Coach of the Year.
Matt is now a consultant while broadcasting games for the ACC Network. Since his time at UNC, Coach Doherty worked as the head coach at FAU and SMU in addition to working at ESPN, the Indiana Pacers and the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Matt is married to Kelly and has two children, Tucker and Hattie. They reside in Mooresville, NC.
In this episode, we discuss leadership, coaching and so much more. Most importantly we discuss his new book, "Rebound: From Pain to Passion - Leadership Lessons Learned."
I learned so much from this episode and the lessons that Coach has learned over the years. This is a story of finding yourself, forgiveness, grace and making strength from moments in our lives. I am better today for having this opportunity to speak to Coach today.
You can pre-order his book "Rebound from Pain To Passion" at the link below.
Links:
Rebound - From Pain To Passion (Order) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734085010/
Coach Matt Doherty Website - https://coachmattdoherty.com/
Coach Doherty on Twitter - @DohertyMatt
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Several years ago I began following Joey Powell on twitter. As an empath, I find deep connections with those that I follow on twitter. It's just the way I am wired. Their stories become stories I follow too. Their passions become things I am passionate about as well. Joey Powell is not only the host of multiple podcasts for Inside Carolina, he is also the Executive Director for an amazing foundation called "Me Fine."
What an honor to host him in this episode. In this interview we discuss twitter, life, the amazing Me Fine Foundation and of course Tar Heel Basketball. I also manage to squeeze in a request for my friends at Johnny T-Shirt in Chapel Hill to sponsor the show.
Appreciate Joey. Appreciate his friendship and the time he would carve out to join Unscripted. Find out more about Me Fine and his other projects at the links below.
MeFineFoundation.org
InsideCarolina.com
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Christian Chapman is a man of many talents. A remarkable man of God that lives and preaches the word with great conviction. He has lived and continues to live life to the full. Check this out.
- Graduated from Southern Wesleyan University where he was a scholarship baseball player and later became a Hall of Fame member because of some of his accomplishments on the field.
- Played baseball overseas as a missionary with Athletes In Action.
- NASCAR Chaplain
- Won Reality Racing TV show on Spike TV
- Was on Wild World of Sports TV show while racing in the worlds most dangerous race the Baja 1000 in the desert of Mexico
- Author of 2 books “Testify” and “Breaking Down Walls” working on 3rd book now called “The Revenant”
- Song writer and piano player of 30 years and working on new album now called “Songs From The Heart” and three of my songs are on all music platforms today
- Campus pastor and church planter for Steele Creek Church of Charlotte
- Most importantly married to Amy for 32 years and has 3 boys Malachi, Isaiah, and Jeremiah
We cover a lot of topics in this episode including faith, family, career, finding your passion, living your best life and stepping into opportunities. What an honor to host my friend and brother in this Unscripted interview.
- Website is christianchapman.org
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Doug Bender is an I Am Second writer and small groups coach. He developed many of the small group tools found at iamsecond.com and has coached churches, organizations, and individuals to use I Am Second groups to share the message of Jesus with their friends and family.
I recently sat down with Doug to discuss the launch of his new I Am Second book - I Found Love. Doug and I met about 8 years ago when I had the incredible honor of contributing a post to the I Am Second blog. One of the highest honors of my blogging days. From the beginning, I have been a fan of I Am Second and their incredible ministry. In this episode we discuss their early books, the vision and growth of this incredible movement.
I Found Love is the highly anticipated new book from I Am Second, gathering together stories of people who searched everywhere for fulfillment and wholeness and found it only when they surrendered to God. People whose stories appear include the following, among others:
David and Tamela Mann
Jason Castro
Sean Lowe
Stephen Baldwin
Moving, compelling, and profoundly inspiring, the stories found here remind us that our hearts will always be restless until they find their rest in God and always unsatisfied until we find the love of God.
I am so thankful for all that I Am Second has provided. Incredible movement with powerful stories for everyone. The book launches January 6th but can be pre-ordered now. Links below.
https://iamsecond.com
I Found Love book - https://www.amazon.com/Found-Love-Discovering-Belonging-Friendship/dp/1400210380
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Coach Mike Deegan is the Head Baseball Coach at Denison University but that is not all. He is a mentor, teacher, speaker and friend.
From his website - "Mike Deegan’s 15-year coaching and mentoring career can be summed up by a single phrase – “pursuing excellence.”
For Mike, the game is not about strategy or X’s and O’s. It’s about people. Baseball teams, like any organization, are successful at the intersection of strong leadership, a team-centric approach and a positive, organically developed culture."
In this episode, Coach Deegan and I covered many topics like coaching, leadership, learning, recruiting, his book "Let It Rip" and his newest project - https://clearlearn.com/.
I appreciate Coach spending time on Unscripted and his mentorship in my life.
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A solo podcast today to share a message of hope and peace.
"Here's hoping we both live to see us find a better way."
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This Unscripted is my exclusive interview with the Founding Pastor and Lead Pastor for Rock City Church in Columbus, Chad Fisher. About 10 years ago, my family and attended our first service at Rock City. Over the past 9 years we have watched a "church that meets in a movie theater" become one of the largest influences in the City of Columbus and across the United States.
In this episode, Chad gives some of the history of the very beginning of Rock City, the incredible generosity of this church, what it means to "stand on the shoulders" of those that have paved the way for our faith. While there were so many topics we could have discussed and history we could have covered, I am thankful for the time that Chad carved out for this podcast.
At the time of this recording, we are just ahead of Christmas Eve services at Rock City but no matter when you view/listen to this episode, I recommend visiting RockCity.church to see the impact this church is making for your self. We are honored to serve and call this church our home.
Links: RockCityChurch.tv
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Adversity. If there was one word for this year that isn’t Covid, it would likely be adversity. My guest on episode number 52 of #Unscripted is Author, Leader, visionary, multiple triathlete, father, husband and CEO Christopher Greco His story of facing adversity at a very young age to the many ways he has worked to overcome it is inspiring. Not only has he overcome adversity, he now shares with the world how you can too. In his new book, “8 Steps To Overcome Everyday Adversity” Christopher shares the real and practical ways we can begin to take on the challenges that each of us face. No matter what those challenges are. The book even includes space to write and reflect as you take this journey through its pages. What an honor to speak to Christopher today and have him share his story. You can find his book on Amazon (link below) or his personal website. This is the way to start a new year, a new chapter and a new you. Thank you Christopher. It was such an honor!
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Todays Unscripted Episode is with Matt McCoy. Best known as Country Song Teacher and Youtube Influencer, Matt is a man with a lot of projects. Last year I went to youtube seeking some instruction on how to play a certain song. My search immediately led me to one of Matt's videos. I knew right away that his channel would become a favorite of mine. Apparently I am not alone because has has over 170,000 subscribers on his channel. Remarkable.
We went Unscripted because I figured I am not the only person that can use some tips on playing songs I hear on the radio. At the time of this recording, the holidays are right around the corner. I imagine many will dust off the old guitar, purchase a new guitar or give a guitar as a gift. I can think of no better place to start than my friend Matt's channel.
In addition to all of that, Matt also maintains a full time job, loves fitness, his family and Jesus. He often expresses his faith in his videos on. youtube and on his instagram channel. A great guy that is full of energy and life. I enjoyed this entire interview and look forward to meeting up with him again some day in North Carolina.
Check out his links below!
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/CountrySongTeacher
Instagram - @countrysongteacher
Website - countrysongteacher.com
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Delaney Baker is currently the bass play for Luke Combs. Possibly one of the most popular artists in country music right now. To date, this might be one of the most powerful Unscripted podcasts and stories I have ever done. Delaney is kind enough to share his memories of a mass shooting in Las Vegas, life on the road, and many other things. I am so proud of this man for facing his addictions and sharing his story publicly. I am honored he would share them on my podcast. We do talk a little Luke Combs but this is about Delaney's story, his experiences and his journey. What a great honor.
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In 1992 I graduated from college and began my first job. It was at that time that I met my friend Dennis Loughry. This episode is dedicated to many things. First is the wisdom of Dennis and the things he has learned on this journey through working, politics and raising a family. We also talk about the massive changes we've seen in Corporate America over the years. We do this by telling the story of the little company that hired me all those years ago. I also tell the story of how Dennis Loughry and a simple phone call forever changed the score for my family and my life.
I am thankful for Dennis. I'm thankful for his friendship. I'm thankful that, for whatever reason, he saw something in me. As we all navigate our way through the end of 2020, may his wisdom, words and story you inspire to do the same thing for someone else.
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Ryan Stigile is the Co-founder of Nuvo Church in Columbus, Ohio. We recently went Unscripted to discuss their vision for this new church, why they chose Columbus, their timeline for launch and much, much more. On December 20th, Nuvo is doing a unique "Christmas At Home" to usher in this holiday season. My family and I plan on taking part. Excited to see all that is ahead for Nuvo as they begin to answer the tough questions of faith that people wrestle with here in Columbus.
Nuvo Church - https://www.nuvochurch.org/
Christmas At Home - nuvochurch.org/box
Contact Ryan - ryan.stigile@nuvochurch.org
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My exclusive #Unscripted with youtube (Cooking with CJ) and social media influencer CJ Volkmann was one of the most memorable recordings I have ever done. In pack a lot of different topics into this one episode. For those that have a Ninja Foodi Grill, you are likely already familiar with CJ's channel on youtube (nearly 33K followers). If you are thinking of purchasing a Ninja Foodi or recently got one, you will want to subscribe to his channel for sure.
While we discussed the Ninja Foodi off and on, we really dug into CJ's story of how he started, his brands, what he has learned, growing your youtube channel and much, much more. We actually talked before recording and after recording until my computer literally crashed. Below are all the ways you can subscribe, follow and purchase products from CJ's store. Can't thank him enough for his time and joining #Unscripted.
Cooking With CJ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CookingWithCJ
Cj's Que on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Cj'sQue
Cooking With CJ on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/cookingwithcjchannel
My Ninja Kitchen Affiliate Link: https://ninjakitchen.pxf.io/NZ0bK
To purchase any of my Dalstrong Knives click this link. Enter code CJCOOKS at checkout for 10% off your order. https://dalstrong.com/?rfsn=4078937.d1b6297
To purchase your own Hailey Home custom cutting board click this link. Enter code COOKINGWITHCJ at checkout for 15% off your order. https://www.haileyhome.com?p=B12Sq7Du8
Check out my Ninja Foodi Grill Facebook group to share all your pics, ideas, questions and recipes! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2803035659710624/?ref=share
Instagram: @_Cookingwithcj and @cjsque
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Adam Lucas grew up dreaming of becoming a Carolina basketball player. A severe lack of both height and talent curtailed that dream, but he discovered another way to get as close as possible to the Tar Heels--writing about Carolina sports. Since 2001, he has been the publisher of Tar Heel Monthly and a featured columnist on the official athletic department website, GoHeels.com. He has authored or co-authored seven books on Carolina Basketball. Adam lives in Cary with his wife, Jennifer, and four children (From Amazon).
Personally, Adam Lucas is one of the 2 most influential people in my writing aspirations. He and Max Lucado inspired me to be whatever kind of writer that I have done. In this episode, we talk about his story, his history with UNC, favorite teams, players, memories and so much more. I cannot thank Adam enough for his time.
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For over a decade, Pete Wilson has been my "internet Pastor." From my connection to Cross Point Church in Nashville as an almost employee, to his books and the Sunday online services, Pete has seen me through many seasons. So what happens when you internet Pastor steps down? Where is he now? What is he doing and what wisdom can he provide in the midst of this season? In this episode, we answer all of those questions any many more. I am forever thankful to Pete, Cross Point, the staff and all those that have spoken into my life the last 10 years. I appreciate him joining Unscripted today and his leadership in my life.
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Special Unscripted Episode for Christmas 2020. We are sponsoring the Season of Giving. All revenue from the Unscripted store the next 2 weeks will go to Dots Tots Foundation and Families For A Cure. Andy joined us quickly tonight to talk about Dots Tots and all that they are doing to help our local community and those in need. Find out more at https://dotstots.org/.
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Special Episode tonight. I am starting my #Unscripted Season of Giving this week. I will sponsor two foundations I believe in. The first is Families for a Cure and my friend Pat Puhl. This quick episode is to bring awareness to ways we can all support this incredible foundation. Personally, I will be donating all of the profits of my upcoming #Unscripted store to these 2 charities over the next 2 weeks. Subscribe and review on iTunes and Youtube and I'll do the rest. Thank you Pat for coming on so quickly!
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Ohio Born Edward Buchanan became Bottega Veneta’s design directer after graduating from Parson’s School of Design in 1995, and was charged with building the brand’s ready-to-wear collection from scratch. He stayed at Bottega for six years before launching his own project; subsequent years saw him working with Sean Combs and Jennifer Lopez on their clothing lines. In 2009, he launched Sansovino 6, a contemporary collection with a focus on knitwear. Now officially Milanese, he consults for brands like Max Mara and Stefanel, in addition to fueling his personal projects. (Source) Edward has been my friend since our days growing up and attending Bedford High School.
In Episode II, Edward and I go one-on-one to talk about some of the deeper topics in todays society. I am thankful we are able to have a conversation and still be great friends. So proud of Edward and all of his success!
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Ohio Born Edward Buchanan became Bottega Veneta’s design directer after graduating from Parson’s School of Design in 1995, and was charged with building the brand’s ready-to-wear collection from scratch. He stayed at Bottega for six years before launching his own project; subsequent years saw him working with Sean Combs and Jennifer Lopez on their clothing lines. In 2009, he launched Sansovino 6, a contemporary collection with a focus on knitwear. Now officially Milanese, he consults for brands like Max Mara and Stefanel, in addition to fueling his personal projects. (Source)
Edward has been my friend since our days growing up and attending Bedford High School. We share a lot of our memories in this episode. Edward shares his journey as we weave our memories with other guests. So proud of Edward and all of his success!
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Kari Jobe is a Grammy Nominated, multiple Dove Award Winning artist. For more than 2 decades, Kari Jobe has been using her gifts to lead people into the presence of God.
She began leading worship at the age of 13.
She has an RIAA Gold Certified Single and has been praised by the New York Times.
She has sold more than 1.2 Million albums in her career and has over ONE Billion career streams.
She has an audience of more than 2.3 million followers on facebook, 1.3 million followers on instagram, 958,000 subscribers on youtube and 684,000 followers on twitter.
Originally from Texas and now residing in Nashville, she tours with her husband Cody Carnes (Who my daughters LOVE by the way) and their 2 boys Canyon and Kingston. I cannot begin to thank Kari for making time to come on the Unscripted Podcast. She is exactly who I imagined she would be. Her time is so valuable and I am so very honored she would join this podcast. Find out more about Kari at the following links:
KariJobe.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/karijobe
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Christian, husband, #girldad, history and fiction reader, movie quoter, golfer, and rabid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Literary agent and co-host of the (Mal)ContentsPod. In this episode we tell many stories of our friendship, how we met, adventures we have shared and much, much more. We talk writing, books, authors, going viral and the state of books. Dave is a connector, a friend and someone worth hearing his story. I am blessed to call him friend.
Twitter - @DavidMSchroeder
The (Mal)Contents Podcast - https://www.bloggingtheologically.com...
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Today's Unscripted is with Utah Jazz and MNVU alumni Mike Wells. Mike Wells' experience in the NBA began in 1995 with Houston, where he started as an assistant video coordinator and worked his way up the ranks to a job as an assistant coach before leaving the Rockets in 2004 to become an assistant with the Los Angeles Lakers for one season (2004-05) under head coach Rudy Tomjanovich.
Wells then went to work for San Antonio from 2005-09, with the Spurs winning an NBA championship (2007) during his time there. He also spent two seasons with the Washington Wizards (2009-11) before moving on to George Mason University, where he spent two seasons (2011-13), followed by one season (2013-14) at the University of South Florida before taking the job at Toledo. Wells also worked as the head scout for Team USA from 1998-2003, helping with a squad which won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal at the 1998 FIBA World Championships.
Wells is a 1993 graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene, where he played basketball for two seasons and earned a degree in sports management, then served as an assistant coach for two seasons while earning his Master's Degree in sports science from the United States Sports Academy.
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Scott Flemming is the Head Coach for NBA Academy India, College Coach, Indian National Team, NBA G-League Coach and a Cleveland Sports Fan. In this episode we cover his coaching years at MVNU and his career after. Just an incredible interview with a leader, coach, believer and great man. Really enjoyed my time with Coach Flemming in this episode.
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I took a few minutes this morning to share my thoughts on the week ahead. Check in with your friends, family, co-workers and loved ones. If you're struggling, reach out for help. Reach out to me if you'd like to. aaron@aaronconrad.com.
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Chris McNeil is best knows as @Reflog_18 on twitter where he has over 350,000 followers. His tweets are humorous and often poke fun at his favorite Cleveland teams. Or maybe he is most famous for organizing a parade to mark the "Perfect Season" when the Cleveland Browns lost every game. I this episode, we talk Cleveland Sports, The Raiders, Bo Jackson, Albert Belle, The Perfect Season Parade, Cavs, twitter trolling and several other topics. He was as hilarious #Unscripted as he is on twitter. One of the funniest episodes I have been a part of recording. Thankful for his time and the ability to make us laugh no matter how our team is doing.
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Nate Eckhart is the Outreach Pastor at Rock City Church in Columbus, Ohio. A majority of his time is spent in a lot of other countries serving the less fortunate. When he is not on a mission trip, he can be found serving this city through a variety of ways. I don't know that I have ever meet someone more dedicated to others, to giving himself to make others lives better. I am honored to call him friend. You will hear his heart for others throughout this interview. His perspective will be something you want to hear.
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I recently sat down with Sherrell McMillan to discuss his career, Kirk Franklin, UNC hoops teams past and present and a look ahead. Sherrell is a Communications Consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina that also writes for InsideCarolina.com. As I told him in our interview, he has been a lifeblood for a fan like me living in Ohio. His coverage of recruiting and all things Carolina is something I follow regularly. I have often believed that one of the greatest marks of a person is if they are in real life who they appear to be online. Sherrell is that guy. I feel.like a made a new friend tonight. We've followed one another on twitter for a few years but I am a fan of his podcasts, recaps and work. If you are a Carolina fan, you won't want to miss this one. Thank you Sherrell for joining Unscripted!
https://InsideCarolina.com
https://www.mefinefoundation.org/
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Most already know my love for all things Cleveland. In this episode I have the honor of interviewing one of the great voices in Cleveland sports. Matt Loede has been a Cleveland sports reporter since 1994 and is a Cancer Survivor. He writes for his own web site at NEOSportsInsiders.com and SI.com. He is one of the most respected people in his industry and that is clear by how his peers openly speak about him and his journey on social media. In this episode, we hear from Matt about his career in communications, sports and his battle against cancer. He also gives advice for anyone wanting to enter the sports communication industry. I was blessed by our time tonight and you will be too.
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Dave Parsons is the PR and Communications for Donatos in Columbus, Ohio. He is also an avid runner and has been a friend to me since our days at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He is a great example of someone that takes every opportunity available and steps into it. He squeezes every moment out of every day. Often it's before many of us even wake up. He is an encourager and inspiration. We also shared the court the night we won an intramural championship back in college. What an honor to have Dave on the podcast tonight to tell the story of Donatos, running and relive a few memories. You can find him at the links below:
Twitter - @DPontheGo
Instagram - @DP._On_The_Go
Blog - dponthego.wordpress.com
Donatos.com
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As we lead up to the election, I am honored today to have Ohio State Senator Stephanie Kunze. In this episode we talk about her early career and what drives her to represent the people of Ohio. In a time of unrest and frustration with government, it is refreshing to know there are great people that still believe in representing the people. We are blessed to have Senator Kunze represent our cities. I am honored she would take the time to join #Unscripted.
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One of the more informative Unscripted interviews I have done since starting this podcast. Scott Zerkle is the owner, founder and chief college planning advisor for College Funding Solutions of Ohio, LLC. I met Scott a few years ago when we realized we were in no way prepared for college financial planning. In this interview, we talk about our story as well as the many ways that College Funding Solutions can assist regular families just like ours. I appreciate his help with our planning and the time he took to join me for this interview. It is worth the time to hear how he may be able to help you with planning too.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I have been blessed to have several volunteers come forward to share their story. Liz Miesen is a wife and mother of 3 children. She has battled cancer not once, but twice. Her first battle was with brain cancer and more recently she has fought breast cancer. Her story is inspirational and her outlook is so inspiring. Thank you Liz for joining Unscripted to share your story. We wish you nothing but continued victory!
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A special, short #Unscripted Podcast tonight to wish our first born and only son Austin a Happy Birthday. 20 years old tomorrow. The video says it all. Happy Birthday Austin!
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Pastor Ken Murphy is the lead pastor of Cypress Church, which has an unwavering commitment to reach people for Christ. We sat down tonight to record #Unscripted and talk about his new podcast More with Murphy which is coming very soon. There you will find additional teaching beyond his Sunday teaching at cypresschurch.tv. We cover several key topics and I cannot say enough how honored I am to have a man and Pastor with his wisdom share with me tonight. Incredible lessons and wisdom in this episode.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Suzanne Glover is a mother and wife. While her mother was in her own battle, Suzanne was informed that she also had breast cancer. I appreciate her joining the podcast to share her story and inspire others. Early detection is so important.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I had the absolute pleasure of a very special reunion 30 years in the making. Vicki Takei and I were best friends in high school. Life, as it does, happened and we lost touch until social media arrived. I have had the privilege of reconnecting and watching her beautiful family grow up through social media. In high school, Vicki lost her mom to breast cancer. She was only 15 years old. On this episode we catch up on some laughs and share her story. I'm blessed to call her friend.
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Vinnie Pestano is a former MLB pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. Pestano attended Canyon High School (Anaheim, California) and California State University, Fullerton before being drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 20th round of the 2006 MLB draft. Since 2007. Since retiring, Vinnie is now a real estate agent in Dublin, Ohio with The Conway Group.
You can find out more about Vinnie and The Conway Group at their web site - https://ryankconway.kw.com/team
Please note - There were a number of technical issues so the audio/video have been edited.
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Pat Puhl is the President of Families for a Cure in Columbus, Ohio. Families for a Cure is a foundation with the goal of uniting others impacted by cancer to raise money that will help advance cancer research and provide patient care. As an organization, they pride themselves on their ability to use the money raised from their events, add it to the donations and support they receive from their business sponsors, and make the money do work that alone none of the individual support received could do. That’s the power of the family!
For more information, visit - https://familiesforacure.org/
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Darren Carter is a husband, foster parent and high school classmate from Bedford, Ohio. In this first segment, Darren and I talk about family, foster parenting, being a father and his new venture in a BBQ business. In the second segment, Darren and I have a thoughtful conversation about race in this country. I am so thankful for his friendship and willingness to talk through the tough conversations together. Here's hoping we all see this country have more conversations and understanding.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I am so thankful for the courageous women that have joined #Unscripted to share their stories. Tonights guest is LeAnn Miller. LeAnn is a wife and mother that, due to family history, regularly followed routine exams for 7 years. 3 years ago she was diagnosed with cancer just prior to Thanksgiving. Her story will inspire you. I am so thankful for her time and sharing her story.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this important and critical awareness, I begin a series of #Unscripted with incredible women in various stages of this battle. My first is Katie Sladek. Her outlook will inspire you. Her toughness will encourage you. I could not have asked for a better guest to kick off this month. Thank you Katie!
Find out more about Katie at her blog - http://sladeklife.com/
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Corby LaCroix is the Worship Pastor for Northwest Bible Church but his path to get there is an interesting story. An early and successful career in country music which led to where he is today. He is one of the most talented people I've me. We talk 90's country music, worship music, family and many other things.
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Mark Calahan is the CEO, CFO, Lead Training, Operations Director and pretty much everything else for J5 Fitness. His passion for helping people in a variety of ways through fitness is contagious. He offers a variety of training options and defensive awareness. For more information, you can find J5 Fitness on facebook.
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Fun opportunity tonight to catch up with Hilliard Davidson's own Gage Keys. Gage is a former basketball and football player at Hilliard Davidson and current Minnesota Golden Gopher. It was great to catch up with him and hear how he is preparing for the upcoming BIG10 season.
*Note - we had some sound issues throughout the call.
Brad Kochis is the Executive Director of Alumni Relations at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. I attended college and the same time as Brad and his wife Melissa and he has been a life-giving friend ever since. In the episode we talk about his new role at MVNU, being a youth pastor, lead pastor and growing a church. Incredible time with Brad Kochis today.
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Corey Kubbs is an Assistant Coach at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Went one-on-one in this episode to discuss playing for MVNU, coaching at MVNU, the challenges of COVID at the collegiate level and what it means to attend Mount Vernon Nazarene University. I am blessed that they wanted my son to be a part of their baseball program and not just between the lines.
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Joe White is a husband, father and fellow Mount Vernon Nazarene University alumni. We talk about his family and his son Evan. Evan is a rookie with the Seattle Mariners this season. Joe is one of the most humble and kind people I know and I'm honored to call him my friend.
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Rachel Wojnarowski is a wife, mom, author, speaker and freelance writer. She has a remarkable story that will inspire you. Even with all of the things that keep her very busy she still finds time to inspire others. For more RachelWojo.com. For more information about MPS, visit MPSsociety.com
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I recently went Unscripted with Andy Warnock. Andy is a husband, father, entrepreneur, developer, dreamer, visionary and founder for the Dots Tots Foundation. This is the most incredible 30+ minutes of podcast I have spent so far and that is saying something. Incredible family that is giving back to the community of Hilliard.
DotsTots.org
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This episode of the Unscripted Podcast is my friend, Dave Richardson. Coach Richardson is the Strength Coach for Arkansas Razorback Basketball. He is a US Army veteran, follower of Christ and one heck of a cook! We talk a lot of basketball, a few stories from the past and about the Ninja Foodi Grill.
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Cammi Prantl is a former OSU Softball player and current volunteer coach at Ohio State. Cammi was a four-year starter for the Buckeyes and three-time All-Big Ten performer. She never batted lower than .329 in a season and broke Ohio State’s all-time hits (247) and doubles (64) records as a senior. The Ashville, Ohio native became the 11th All-American in program history in her final year with her selection to the NFCA third team.
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As a former Ohio State football player, Marcus developed a special interest in sports medicine and helping the athlete throughout the entire continuum of care: injury prevention, return to sport and performance enhancement. We cover a lot of topics in this podcast from his playing days with THE Ohio State University to his rankings of the top pizzas in Columbus. NOTE: There were some audio issues throughout the podcast but it is worth the time to listen to.
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Tim Congrove enters his sixth season with the Davidson coaching staff, and his third as the Head Coach at Hilliard Davidson High School. In this podcast we discuss the incredible 2018-2019 season with a team that had 10 seniors. Rebuilding the next season and look ahead at a preview for this upcoming season.
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Kelsey is the founder of KML Movement. She is a certified athletic trainer that has worked with people of all ages to help them live happier, healthier and more fit lives through fitness, injury prevention, nutrition, and mindset training. In this podcast we get to know Kelsey, why she has chosen this career and path she is on. This will be the best 35 minutes you can spend today.
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One on One conversation with Zach Fleer. Zach is the Co-Owner of 270Hoops, Director of 270 Hoops Fall League, The Intro and 270 Hoops Battle for the City. He is a husband and believer.
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Tonight I sat down with Dr. James Onate of THE Ohio State University. Dr. Onate is an educator, researcher, coach and friend of the podcast. We talk some academics, UNC, OSU, comparison culture and other random items.
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