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Back in the ESPN Broadcast Booth after 5 broken ribs, separated shoulder and a concussion with Kirk McCarley

Our ESPN friend Kirk McCarley is back on the Show to spin some more sports yarn after getting run over by a truck.  Okay, hit by a truck, but what's the difference when it's a truck vs. bike.  As a result, Kirk is recovering from 5 broken ribs, a separated shoulder and a concussion.  Today we'll hear a story of forgiveness and healing with a positive attitude.  You often times hear Kirk say he's blessed.  You'll hear that today.  We're blessed to have Kirk on the Show so soon after the wreck talking Bum Phillips, burning albums on a baseball field and parachuting into a scoreboard.     Phillips was fired on New Year's Eve 1980 by Oilers owner Bud Adams.  The 1980 Oilers, at times, had trouble scoring and Phillips refused to hire an offensive coordinator.  "I didn't feel like we needed it", he said.  At the time his 11 wins that season were the most wins in a season of a coach who would then be fired. Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v79bc12-back-in-the-espn-broadcast-booth-after-5-broken-ribs-separated-shoulder-and.html Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]

The Strength Within You; It's Always Too Soon to Quit with Jay Setchell

Jay Setchell has experienced both multiple deaths and near death experiences. He's had 73 surgeries and even experienced paralysis. He's done all of this with a foundation of Faith, Hope and Prayer. Everyone carries a strength inside them, often without even knowing it’s there. The key is learning to tap into that strength when life demands it. Sometimes it comes from lessons we’ve picked up along the way. Other times, it shows up in the moment, surprising even us. The questions Jay has often asked himself is: Where does my inner strength come from? The truth is, it’s not from just one place. His upbringing shaped him: parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, faith, friends, have all left their mark. The discipline and structure of the Marine Corps drilled into him a commitment to every cause he took on. Years of pain, frustration, and setbacks gave him a relentless determination to get back up and keep going. His successes fueled his drive, and even his failures gave him fire to keep pushing forward. What he’s learned is simple but powerful: He can’t expect his future to be handed to him by someone else. It’s his responsibility. That doesn’t mean we don’t need other people. We do. We need the Lord God first and foremost. Relationships, family, and community are vital to living a full life. But at the end of the day, no one else can set our goals or make us take the steps to reach them. That’s on us. Jay would say … “Your success, depending on what "success" means to you is a matter of courage, resilience, grit, determination, perseverance, choices, failures and what you did to overcome them, your thought pattern and so much more." “It’s ALWAYS too soon to quit!” You can connect with Jay and buy his book here --> NeverQuitTrying.com Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v78qy7u-the-strength-within-you-its-always-too-soon-to-quit-with-jay-setchell.html Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]

Pavement to the Podium, a Story of Cardiac Arrest to Living Proof Leadership with Tyler Moon

On October 6, 2019 at 25 years old, post college football and three months away from his wedding, Tyler suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of the Medtronic Twin Cities 10-Mile race. Lying nearly lifeless on the pavement, a collection of strangers (one of them 'Jesus' AKA Jesse) came to his aide and performed CPR on him for 10-15 minutes until an AED arrived on the scene and shocked his heart back into rhythm. As he recovered from the cardiac arrest, he began to share about his experiences facing adversity. Seeing the positive impact he was able to have on others through sharing his true, real life experiences, it inspired him to formalize his teachings and motivation … and Living Proof Leadership was born. It’s time to stop letting challenges define you. It’s time to become an overcomer! Learn how in Tyler's Book, More Than a Conquerer, Finding Victory, Purpose, and Peace in Life’s Hardest Battles. Whether you're a lifelong Christian, new in your faith, or simply curious about how God can transform hardship into testimony, this book is for you. In it, you will find inspiration, encouragement, Biblical wisdom and practical steps to not just survive adversity, but to thrive through it. You'll find Tyler's book and how to connect with him here --> LivingProofLeadership.com Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v78gfv4-pavement-to-the-podium-a-story-of-cardiac-arrest-to-living-proof-leadership.html Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]

Hiking Around the World with Belinda Coker in the UK

Join us today with Belinda in the UK.  An Aussie who sprouted from New Zealand soil, now living in Scotland. In this episode, we're learning how you can travel the world hiking with frugality.  Belinda Coker is an Australian hiker, writer, and educator who helps people rebuild confidence through practical adventure and responsible travel. She has completed solo hikes from Australia’s Red Centre to crossing Greenland’s Arctic Circle, experiences that shaped her belief that confidence grows through action, not theory. Through her platforms, Soul Treader and The House Sitting Collective, she teaches how structure, trust, and responsibility create genuine freedom and stability in life.  Connect with Belinda and join her socials here --> SoulTreader.com Learn more about how you can travel the world affordably by house sitting here --> HouseSittingCollective.com The house sitting world is changing, and fast. The global market is projected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2024 to over $5 billion by 2030, rising more than 12% each year. Sign up for a course and learn how you can take advantage of this incredible opportunity. Cultivate that adventurous spirit that's nudging you to take a look at this. Belinda is making this even more attractive by offering a generous 10% discount for anyone interested in taking her courses.  Use code hstravel here --> HouseSittingCollective.com  Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v77u9ow-hiking-around-the-world-with-belinda-coker-in-the-uk.html   Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]

MLB Opening Day with ESPN's Kirk McCarley

It's Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners ... and some other MLB teams.  Today we're spinning some sports yarn with our good friend Kirk McCarley of ESPN.   Connect with Kirk and schedule a coaching discovery call here --> TheSeedSowerCoach.com Video of interview --> https://rumble.com/v77ntmw-mlb-opening-day-with-espns-kirk-mccarley.html  Send the Show a text...we'd love to connect with you! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/279757/fan_mail/new]