The Crowd

Episode 7: Rod Handley Freedom and Accountability

Welcome to the Crowd, Episode 71! Today's guest is Rod Handley [https://characterthatcounts.org/who-we-are-staff-character-that-counts-rod-handley.php?i=Rod|Handley], Founder and President of Character that Counts [https://characterthatcounts.org/]. Rod is an Accountability Champion and served for many years as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) [https://www.fca.org/].  Rod is a loving husband to Janna Handley [https://characterthatcounts.org/who-we-are-staff-character-that-counts-rod-handley.php?i=Janna|Handley], father to four children, sports enthusiast, speaker and published author of more than 30 books.  During this episode we discuss many parts of his book Character Counts-Who's Counting Yours? [https://www.amazon.com/Character-That-Counts-Whos-Counting-Yours/dp/1938254031#ace-g2342880709]. I hope you enjoy learning about Rod's journey with Christ, passion for reaching the next generation, and tactile tips for embracing a life of accountability.  Rod's story and strategies are helpful for all listeners regardless of age.  As you lean in, learn and explore how to put ideas into practice, know your girl Miranda is cheering for you every step of the way!

Episode 6: More with Meers - Kansas City Chiefs KC WOLF

Dan Meers [https://www.danmeers.org/about-dan], better known in the sports world as KC WOLF [https://www.chiefs.com/cheerleaders/kcwolf] and Kansas City's [https://www.chiefs.com/] biggest party animal, joins us again for episode six!  In this episode we go deeper with Dan discussing his volunteer work at nursing homes and orphanages and the life lessons he has picked up along the way.  KC WOLF unapologetically shows the Crowd his sensitive side as he discusses his greatest hopes and dreams for his family, friends and community.  We learn more about how he lives by faith while facing his fears in the company of what he refers to as his "two little pigs."  I was moved to learn his thoughts about Dan Erickson's quote Dan included in his book, Mascot on a Mission [https://www.amazon.com/Mascot-Mission-Dan-Meers/dp/1938254945#ace-g9766277718], “My biggest fear is succeeding in life at things that don’t really matter.” Dan Meers and the Crowd agree we have a responsibility to the next generation and it's an honor to partner with Dan Meers in any way to raise up the next generation of believers in the stands.  To learn more about Dan's great mission in life, check out his book collection at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dan+Meers&ref=nb_sb_noss_2].  All proceeds from Dan's books go to fund missions and ministries aiding orphans and the poor around the world through the 501(c)(3) ministry of Character That Counts [https://characterthatcounts.org/].

Dan Meers, a NFL Mascot on a Mission

Dan Meers [https://www.danmeers.org/about-dan], better known in the sports world as KC WOLF [https://www.chiefs.com/cheerleaders/kcwolf] and Kansas City's [https://www.chiefs.com/] biggest party animal, joins us for episode five!  In this episode listeners learn Dan's passion for living with intentionality, making a living behind a mask, revamping strategy for the upcoming NFL [https://www.nfl.com/] COVID-19 [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html] season, and living on mission.  Dan is a loving husband and father, has served in the NFL as KC Wolf for 30 years, was the first mascot inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame [https://mascothalloffame.com/], the first receive the NFL Mascot Dan Meers Lifetime Achievement Award, a skydiver, nursing home and orphan care VIP and so much more! I have many memories growing up in awe of the spectacle KC WOLF created at Arrowhead [https://www.chiefs.com/stadium/] stadium and during our time together learned the incomparable character, grit, heart, mind and spirit behind the Wolf that makes him come to life. To learn more about Dan's great mission in life, check out his book collection at Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dan+Meers&ref=nb_sb_noss_2].  All proceeds from Dan's books go to fund missions and ministries aiding orphans and the poor around the world through the 501(c)(3) ministry of Character That Counts [https://characterthatcounts.org/].

Tyler Zuber Big Dreams and the Big League

Kansas City Royals [https://www.mlb.com/royals] rookie pitcher Tyler Zuber [https://www.mlb.com/player/tyler-zuber-676604] shares what pursuing his dreams to the MLB was like and the role his family and faith play in staying grounded in his journey. Tyler and I share a love for our home state, Arkansas, and discuss with the Crowd the impact his coaches at Arkansas State [http://www.astate.edu/] made in his life as well as his boyhood baseball role model Derek Jeter [https://www.mlb.com/player/derek-jeter-116539].  During this episode Tyler and I discuss his decision to get baptized, how he faces adversity on the mound, the game changer social media makes in today's recruitment process, what starting his career during COVID-19 [https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html] has been like, and the IMPACT he hopes to make in the game of baseball and Kansas City [https://www.visitkc.com/].

Dayton Moore's Call to Action (General Manager Kansas City Royals)

In the last episode with Dayton Moore, GM for the Kansas City Royals [https://www.mlb.com/royals/team/front-office/dayton-moore] we cover critical issues in our society such as the impact of women in the home and workplace, pressures to perform across sectors, exposure, addiction, and impact of pornography on young men and women, lies we’ve been told, attrition in sports, leadership, work-ethic, modeling what you value and making a difference in your community.  Once again, Dayton doesn’t hold back and shares personal experiences, insecurities, and drivers to make a lasting impression in his family, the lives of players, their families and his community.  Last but not least, you’ll learn what question Dayton asks me at the end of our time together that will serve as the final question to all future guests on the show.  Thank you for sharing this time with Dayton and me, I hope it has activated something within you to take the next step, and as you do, know your girl Miranda is cheering for you! CROWD FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/crowdministries [https://www.facebook.com/crowdministries] CROWD INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crowdministries/ [https://www.instagram.com/crowdministries/]