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Across Generations: A Father-Son Podcast Honoring Everyday People Who Change Lives
At its core, CoffeeShop Conversations is an invitation. An invitation to slow down. To listen. To recognize the people who quietly hold our communities together.
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Dec 20, 20253 min read


High Stakes, Higher Pressures: Why Athletes at Every Level Must Prioritize Mental Health
The relentless pursuit of performance can bring tremendous pressure: fear of failure, perfectionism, identity tied to being “youth athlete,” and less room to be “just a kid.”
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Nov 15, 20253 min read


Three Men, Three Lessons, One Life Transformed through Mentoring
Every man who rises to lead has stood on the shoulders of someone else. My journey wasn’t shaped by wealth, privilege, or opportunity, it was molded by the men who saw something in me long before I saw it in myself. They didn’t just teach me lessons; they invested themselves in my becoming. Reverend Nelson “Fuzzy” Thompson, Chuckie Wilson, and Reverend Henry Pace each stepped into my life at the right time, guiding me toward a version of manhood rooted not in pride, but in pu
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Oct 13, 20255 min read


Where Strength Is Tested and Character Is Forged
What Marriage and Fatherhood Taught Me About Leadership When I reflect on my journey as a leader, I realize much of my training didn’t come from classrooms, books, or professional seminars. Instead, the most enduring lessons were born in the everyday realities of being a husband and father. These roles have shaped my understanding of what it truly means to endure, to persevere, to show compassion, and to commit; not only to my family but also to the people I have the privileg
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Oct 12, 20254 min read


The Silent Weight of Micro-Traumas, And How I’ve Learned to Heal
When people hear the word trauma, they often think of life-altering events, car accidents, abuse, or sudden loss. But in my book, The...
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Oct 7, 20253 min read


Leading Through Highs and Lows: Faithful Leadership in Unpredictable Seasons
When you lead people, systems, and processes, uncertainty isn’t an occasional visitor, it’s part of the job.
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Oct 3, 20253 min read


From Anger to Redemption: My Journey to Peace Through Christ’s Love
For much of my life, I was driven—not by purpose, not by passion, and not even by a clear vision, but by anger and a fear of losing. From...
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Jun 26, 20254 min read


Running from the Darkness to Life and Purpose
I thought of ways to kill myself because life had gotten so hard when I was at Kansas State University (K-State). But the Lord had other...
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May 5, 20215 min read


God, Save Us From People Who Mean Well
Many words give incredible insight into Christ love for us while others leave me scratching my head in confusion.
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Jun 30, 20203 min read


Common Challenges Men Face
One of the most challenging things when talking about gender is that we can only do this by making generalizations.
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Sep 16, 20192 min read
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