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We are joined by Doug Hill, a cousin of mine from East Tennessee. He has an AWE-INSPIRING message of God's Love through difficulty to share. If you have ever cried out to God asking, "WHY???', this episode is for you! We discuss... Following God as a knee jerk reaction Have you battled with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts? God wants a relationship with you God has a Plan & Purpose for you Uncomfortable topics for Uncomfortable people

Jordan Smith joins us to share his journey from being an Atheist, to discipling others to know and Love CHRIST. Hear about his early childhood, how his best friend shared the Lord with him, even through death, and his journey to find a church and being discipled. The Holy Spirit will speak to you through this episode.

Kelsey Evert, Jordan Smith, Matt Williamson and Nolan McCue join us to share their recent journeys. GOD was working in each of them separately, to bring them together for a new PURPOSE & PLAN! This episode will hit you hard...are you not sure you are happy with your current situation? Is God preparing you for change? Are you not sure of your PURPOSE in life? Do NOT let FEAR keep you from stepping into GOD"S WILL PRAY about EVERYTHING IRON SHARPENS IRON Listen to this episode and the many NUGGETS they share... And ALL OF THE SUDDEN... (change happens) One sided loyalty is stupid! Listen to someone besides yourself Do you struggle with your PRAYER LIFE? Sit in HIS Presence (get up early) Do you TRUST GOD??? SEEK GOD and HIS PLAN Is your sense of self wrapped up in your career? Are you masking unhappiness? Is there a wind of change in your life? Does where you are ALIGN with your VALUES? The DEVIL will attack when you are seeking GOD Are you asking...IS THIS REALLY???...AT WHAT COST??? Go from SUCCESS to SIGNIFIGANCE Are you JEALOUS of what others have? the specific career path they have? Are you experiencing ANXIETY but not sure where its coming from? How are you filling the "holes" in your life? Do you need to be challenged? have TRUST & FAITH in the LORD! Be READY when GOD speaks HIS PLAN WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!! Ask questions... if not NOW, WHEN? LOYALTY TRUTH TRUST Do you need to REKINDLE YOUR JOY Prov 3:5-6 Phil 4:13, 6 and 19 I Thess 3:5-6 Jer 29:11 Prov 19:21

Coaches Matt and Cesar join us to share their thoughts and insights. We discuss some big changes in UFC, the benefits of training in mixed martial arts, and Agoge Fight League's biggest Fight Card yet... AFL X in Cookeville Tennessee.

Ryan Lavarnway is the epitome of Grit and Resilience! What a story he has of his baseball career. The record that he has is just Amazing! Hear him tell his story and share some Truth Bombs such as... Hardwire Your HABITS Operate from OWNERSHIP Have a RESILIENT MINDSET at all times Be "just dumb enough to..." Ask WHY NOT??? SET THE BAR HIGH ENOUGH Have GOALS that can take you from the BASEMENT TO THE PENTHOUSE DO NOT DEFINE YOURSELF by your Failures Read "The Confident Mind"

Joe B is back and as usual its entertaining and ebnergizing. We learn the story behind "Joe B sucks"...and... Why it is so important to surround yourself with Winners, or "A" players. Not just at work or in your career, but in all areas of your life. We also discuss the question, "Are you an A player?' and if not, what can you do about it. We learn... Will and skill determine your level of success.You need a "rabbi" in your life If the student is ready, the teacher will appear. and many more great Nuggets of Wisdom.

Ashley Shaw is back and BETTER THAN EVER! She has written a new book that drops the same day as this episode. It is called CREATE YOUR IDEAL FUTURE She tells about her recent changes in her path that have been directed by God She also shares the story of writing the book and what it is about We also discuss... What is your IDENTITY tied to? Are you CAREER CENTRIC? Fasting ALWAYS brings results and He will open and close doors People are too often REACTIVE in their daily lives Decide what your IDEAL DAY looks like WE NEED TO TRUST GOD AND NOT OURSELVES

Michael is back for his third episode. This time we discuss his journey to where he is today, after STARTING OVER at least three times. We discuss. GOD has a plan for us...that may not be what we thought it was Sometimes HE has to "break" us to get us to where HE wants us to go Are your dreams just "Sticks & Bricks"? Have you ever "Felt like a Failure"? SETBACKS or SETUPS???

Peter Demos joins us again to share how we can HAVE FAITH & TRUST GOD while goin through Valleys. Some topis we discuss are: We ALL go through Valleys Some we bring on ourselves and some GOD brings for His reasons PRAISE GOD during and for these times Work as unto the LORD Comparison is not fruitful and works in two ways Be HONEST with GOD, HE can handle it

Ben and Tol share some terrific Bible verses that remind us to... HOLD FAST Similar to HOLDING A SHIELD IN PREPARATION FOR BATTLE DO NOT WAVER PROFESS Confession, Adoption. Dedicated to HIM GATHER TOGETHER Do not abandon Devil wants to keep us apart These are of UTMOST PRIORITY GOD gives us GRACE & MERCY

Kelsey Evert is back with a vital story about the PLANS we have. He shares his story of GOD changing his career direction and the journey he went through. His INSPIRING thoughts include: GODS Plans are better than ours! We should have plans, but be aware of GOD's direction and leading ONLY GOD We need to ADAPT Ask WHAT? WHY? HOW? Look in the mirror DON NOT SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRE DO NOT PLAY SMALL LEVEL UP

Michael Blair is back to share about his mother, an UNSUNG HERO! We discuss the questions, who are your Unsung Heroes, and, how can we be an Unsung Hero? Some thoughts include: They are THE GLUE & THE STRENGTH They are Hands On They take care of the DETAILS They don't ask you to do anything they haven't already done They have DISCIPLINE, HONESTY & INTEGRITY WHO IS AN UNSUNG HERO IN YOUR LIFE??? Let them know over lunch, with a call or even a hand written letter.

Morgan Gallagher returns for her third episode. This time she asks us to BE THE LEADER YOU WISH YOU HAD Her nuggets of Wisdom include: Extend GRATITUDE Send a written note to someone who made a difference in your life YOU ARE MOST ABLE TO HELP THE PERSON WHO IS GOING THROUGH WHAT YOU HAVE JOYFUL RESPONSIBILITY FILL A VOID OF LEADERSHIP What is MOST PERSONAL is MOST UNIVERSAL All Progress begins with the TRUTH SIMPLE DOESN'T REPLACE BEST

Motivational MC host Michael Blair joins us to share the story of his fathers leadership as a coach and a father. He will Motivate and Inspire you as we discuss how SETBACKS ARE USUSALLY JUST SETUPS for something BIGGER AND BETTER. Some Diamond Nuggets of Wisdom include; DREAM BIGGER RELATIONSHIPS are Vital WAKE UP/SHOW UP/DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING GODs timing is Perfect Take ACTION PUT PEOPLE FIRST We discuss the Casting Crowns song, JUST BE HELD Find you PASSION

Morgan Clewell joins us to share her thoughts on DISCIPLINE. Her journey started at a young age, and she has kicked it into overdrive recently. Some of her NUGGETS of WISDOM include: CHOOSE YOUR HARD Check in with yourself and find out WHAT IS IMPORTANT SET REALISTIC GOALS/EXPECTATIONS PRIORITIZE your ROUTINE also, REWARD YOURSELF You can't POUR OUT from an EMPTY VESSEL BE CONSISTENT FOLLOW the right STEPS Consider letting go of SHORT TERM PLEASURES FOR LONG TERM GOALS