EPISODE 2: Derwin Gray

Send a textThere's not a lot that Lysa Terkeurst can't do, and she has made it her mission to equip others to follow their dreams of speaking, writing, and leading.  Lysa has spoken in front of many large audiences, and she is the author of quite a few bestselling books, including Made to Crave, Uninvited, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, and her latest, Forgiving What You Can't Forget.  She is also the leader of Proverbs 31 Ministries which provides all kind of Biblical education through Bible studies, books, podcasts, and the First5 app. The She Speaks conference put on by the Proverbs 31 team provides all kinds of guidance for aspiring speakers, writers, and leaders, and her Compel Training site teaches the fundamentals of writing to women all over the world. Listen to this fascinating conversation with a gifted writer who freely shares her advice on writing from your personal struggles, and also on how she herself walked through the painful journey of trauma and made the choice to go through the process of forgiveness.

Send a textYou might need an energy drink to keep up with Peter Tuchman! He is the most photographed man on Wall Street and is also called the Einstein of Wall Street.  He is a *highly* energetic person who loves his job and loves people and wants everyone to be successful. He's also a long-haul COVID sufferer who has a lot to say about the power of community and resilience in hard times. Don't miss this fascinating conversation with a man who thrives in one of the most volatile jobs in the world while staying grounded in faith and family.  

Send a textLooking for an example of someone who Boldly Goes? Look no further than Danielle Strickland.  She is a force of nature with a servant's heart who doesn't sit around saying "Someone should do something."  She launches movements, writes books, builds tiny houses, speaks onstage and empowers women globally.  Get ready to be inspired by Danielle to take action to make the world a better place.  

Send a textGrab a pen and paper and get ready to take notes! Kristi McLelland is a Bible teacher and Biblical culturalist who specializes in being a bridge between today’s western world and the middle eastern world in which the Bible was written.  Kristi takes us back in time to the days of the early church to better understand their views of justice, generosity, and hospitality, and challenges us to see how different we have become in modern times.  Listen and learn from Kristi’s vast knowledge of ancient ways that just might help us to make our community better, right here and right now.

Send a textDr. Derwin Gray is a former NFL football player who became a pastor, an author, and a double Ph.D, and he definitely knows how to cut right to the heart of the issues of racism in the church and in the community! This power-packed conversation will not only give you hope for healing and restoration but also provide you with practical ways for you and me to positively impact our communities right where we live.  Don’t miss this incredible talk with a man who walks the walk. 

Send a textBob Goff is a best-selling author, Honorary Consul to Uganda, founder of Love Does, and a recovering lawyer. In this episode, Bob talks about educating girls under the Taliban's nose in Afghanistan, working with witch doctors in Uganda, growing a vineyard from scratch, and his intention to die penniless. Don't miss this fascinating and funny conversation with a guy who inspires so many to go after their big dreams!