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I never knew how much life (my life) is traversed in lanes. Listen in as I discuss how we navigate lanes to success.

Very fun time interviewing Kevin and Charnelle Cooper, owners of Charles Ray's Coffee and Roasters located in Sachse,TX. Our conversation touched on family, legacy, sourcing and building blocks. Why did they say yes to starting a coffee business? How did they begin the initial steps of building from their legacy? Listen in as they gave Mandated insight to their entrepreneur endeavor, family and long term goals.

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Alright gentlemen. Great time connecting with Nakia Douglas, Exec. Director of Trio & Pre-Collegiate Programs at UNT Dallas. With education being such a vital part of how we are navigating through 2020, Mr. Douglas speaks to us today on various topics centered on it as a foundation. As an educator he's influenced young women and men to become the best possible version of themselves. Along the way his own journey has been inspired by his mothers sacrifice and leaders that have given wisdom throughout his personal growth.

Quote: “When you passion and purpose are aligned, you have found your true calling.”

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Are you at a point of considering entrepreneurship, or thinking about the full time leap. Listen in to today's show with Chris Harold, CEO of Kingdom Marketing Secrets.com. 

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Chris' Quote: "Keep God first in all that you do and you too shall succeed."

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**New book coming December 2020

So what does Halloween and Covid-19 have in common? Today we discuss a very important topic that unfortunately begins in our teen years and can translate over to adulthood. Our topic, The Masks Men Wear goes into the reasons men don masks in the first place. Too often in our daily managing of life do we find it easy to hide behind something we are not, or what we are trying to portray.

Do you have a mask on right now? What does it say about you?

Article Source: Unbreakable Bond - The Masks Men Wear

Community: New Start in Life Outreach - serving distressed communities in DFW and beyond 

Space: NASA & SpaceX launch November 14, 2020

Politics: CNN Today

Health: Covid-19 in Texas

As promised, our interview with the  Scott Men (Reggie, Camon & Talon). Listen as these young men share briefly how they go about creating their works of art in the mediums of spray paint with saran wrap, markers and paper.

Also, great insight from their father Reggie, the worship leader at Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas. Listen in on his thoughts of how he and his wife (Mackenzie) open the door for their sons creativity. Included as well, a quick discussion of coloring outside of the lines and how that relates to their parenting style, keeping it in context.

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Ever been scared to do something new or different that you knew would be a success? Adding to that unforeseen issues made us put those plans on the shelf? Well today we briefly talk about Launching in Faith.

Gideon had to put whatever plans he had on hold due to war knocking at his door. It even made him have to learn a new skill. But in that he was able to follow three steps that brought him success, Identify, Tearing Down and Building.

Covid-19 struck us quickly and hard that we realized how unprepared we were. However, I truly believe though, that as a nation we are getting into a new norm. That means its time to get back to those plans.

Scripture: Judges 6:25-26

So this episode is a little more personal. With the passing of our patriarch, Michael Caterson, I decided to briefly explore the topic of 'Legacy'. At the end of my time I would have loved to see all my children at the dinner table, noticing how beautiful and great they are and will be. Fathers, I ask you this? What will be your legacy? What is that one word or statement they will remember you by? Is there an item you cherish that can be passed down, like an old jacket, ring. Do you have a favorite secret recipe they can have? What is your legacy?

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Joash, as many men, had a tremendous opportunity to not only stand up for his son and his actions, but to be a mentor in times of pressure. As we transition to the next stages of our lives, who we do we have in our corner pushing, guiding, directing and empowering us to be the best version of ourselves?

Gideon was catapulted into a role that he considered not worthy to hold because of how he saw himself in the mirror. Though addressed by the angel of the Lord as a "mighty man of valor", he couldn't see it because he was a man under stress and pressure. We will not always have everything in place when it's time to transition upward. However, having the right support system can aid in navigating the path.

Judges 6:28-32

Quote: "Who is your mentor for where you want to be tomorrow?"

Kirk Copeland - "I try to remind myself of this statement I learned a while back: What we do in moderation, kids will do in excess."

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Judges 6:25-31

There comes a time when we are catapulted into a role we didn't petition or train for. In either case, how do we navigate that role. Gideon has now been called to his purpose to be the savior of Israel. However he had to prove himself in the way of going against what was the norm for his people. 

Are you willing to stand up and go against the grain for what is right?

This Might Man of Valor committed an act of 'treason' against his people and their worship of Baal and Asheroth. But was right in the eyes of God in that we should not have any other gods above him.

In doing anything worthy of God's love, not everyone needs to be privy. Matter of fact, it will have to be done at a time less convenient, but it will save your life.