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Show Notes  IMPT NOTE: I have concluded that this episode (as well as #158 with Terry Hershey last week) are certainly among all-time my favorites. This show seemed to start a bit slow, but once we hit stride Dena Crowder was brilliant! I hope this show impacts you the way it impacted me. In late June of 2020 I was fortunate to be part of a zoom gathering of more than a dozen people guided by my life coach, Dena Crowder. Dena took the time to organize this gathering of mixed races and mixed genders. The purpose? To discuss and inform (not debate) current events in an attempt to genuinely understand our differences, but even more important, to reflect on our similarities. As a woman of color, Dena has personally experienced so many things that are anathema to your average white male. Still, Dena continues to respect all people and it showed in our deeply moving ZOOM discussion. Dena suggests there is only one value that counts: And that is LOVE. She writes, “If you are serious about transforming yourself or this experiment we call the American Republic, you must step into the fray with the full armor of Love. Dena’s thoughts are so helpful in comprehending and dealing with the struggles and the chaos of our current times of July 2020. Before we begin with Dena I’d like to make a statement. As a white American male, I have to begin this conversation with an admission: There is so much about our cultural divide of racism and bigotry and white privilege that I simply do not know or am not aware of. But, I am here to learn. You can reach Dena at www.denacrowder.com For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

I love the Socratic method. It’s part of what makes me a curmudgeon. It went out of style a long time ago as the premier didactic tool of education, but I had the good fortune of having some professors who didn’t drink the cool-aid of modern educationalese and still taught that way. One had to come to class prepared knowing the professor would likely challenge their knowledge and arguments for or against the issue under discussion.“What do you think about that Mr. Bash?” might come out of the professor’s mouth at any moment, making daydreaming quite a perilous activity.I snuck in late to a special event one time which was featuring one of those aforementioned professors. You knew him, Pete. His name was R.C. Sproul and hundreds of people were in attendance. As he was apt to do he broke into a Latin phrase to make a fine point which always got people’s attention wondering if he had lost his mind. Like quoting Latin is going to make something clearer, right?In dramatic fashion he turned his back on the audience and walked toward the blackboard he would use long after they went out of style, raising his hands in the air he said, “What does that mean, BASH?”This wasn’t my church. I was a stranger there. So much for my trying to sneak in late inconspicuously. Immediately turning 50 shades of red I responded with the right answer from the middle of the crowd, wanting to sink through the floor only to have my professor say, “No! It means…” and then he went on to say loudly with the microphone exactly what I had said. He was such a turkey.What does that have to do with today? Men, Macho & Ministry? I want to do a bit of that Socratic method with our guest, even play the devil’s advocate, if you will.Really? In this day and age to focus on men? Doesn’t this guy know that’s as out of fashion as the Socratic Method?Dr. Pete Alwinson, California native, but has made Orlando home for decades, has a ministry to men that keeps growing. Talk about bucking the trend. Doesn’t he know that there’s not much difference between men and women? It’s the 21st century. And in church too? Bet he believes only men should be leaders in the church and the Bible ought to keep its sexist language and that God has a beard like a grandFATHER.Why in the world would someone focus on men and church in this day and age?Welcome Dr. Alwinson to Church Hurts And.

It's my 100th show.  I want to thank my subscribers, listeners and guests I am pleased and honored to welcome to the show Bruce Himelstein, Founder of The BJH Group.  Bruce is a Sales & Marketing Expert, Speaker, Facilitator, and Consultant. His career includes…Chief Sales & Marketing Office for Ritz-Carlton Hotels, President Oceania Cruises, and Chief Marketing Officer, Loews Hotels & Resorts.  And, a long-time friend of mine, but you'll have to listen to the show to hear those details!

Join us as we take a journey with Bruce from graduation to cleaning hotel rooms to CMO for major hotel chains.  And, as we explore the current state of the hospitality industry.

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Today's guest is Ben Eubanks. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ben about Artificial Intelligence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Show Notes  I’m really interested in how our show evolves today, because I think today’s topic may be the most challenging we have ever discussed. What we are going to talk about is something that money can’t buy, translates into all languages, and yet it takes enormous desire, time and discipline to cultivate. And it may be the most important measure of who we are in a free society. And that is… the subject of Character. My fear is that accomplishments, acquisitions and blatant consumerism have blinded us to that which really matters. It’s not about what we have; it’s about Who We Are. And yet… apart from some religious institutions, who is focusing on the subject of character. Oh I am sure it must be in the curriculum of some universities. Still, few high schools teach the subject, it is not part of our electoral process, and it feels vacant in our consumerism in which we are far more interested in price and product. But, what about the character of our leaders in industry and politics? Are we, as consumers, more interested in what they provide for us than the depth of their character? As might be expected, today I plan appeal to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, from his historic I Have a Dream speech. I want to discuss less on “what we do,” that “who we are.” For at the end of the day, as they say, You Are Your Values. Ultimately, your values represent the barometer by which you coordinate your activities, your actions, and your beliefs about other people. Today I bring back our friend Terry Hershey, author 17 books, acclaimed public speaker and teacher, and minister of grace and human dignity. Visit Terry at www.terryhershey.com . Under the tab on e-courses you will find the free E-Course: The Power of Pause. For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life  

There are many reasons to protect your brand's trademark. It seems obvious, yet so many businesses find themselves letting their trademark lapse or allowing it to be modified or misused.  This causes market confusion or, worse, allows your competitors to take it over potentially.

Also, if you own a business or are conducting the marketing for that business, and you use graphics or pictures from the internet, then publish them in presentation, social media, etc., you are putting your business in jeopardy.

That's crazy, you say?  Well, you're crazy…if you are using the copyrighted materials, the IP, of another company or person. Why, because you are committing a crime and can be fined thousands of dollars. And, if you were sued, that money comes right from your bottom line and potential could bankrupt your business.

Today at the Café I'm excited to have Sharon Adams, Founder & President of Adams Law Offices, on our show to discuss the importance of protecting your IP and your business.

Host Bart Zandbergen was joined in the virtual studio by Regan Phillips, CEO of CASA Orange County, to discuss how their dedicated organization is rising to the challenge of serving foster youth in our COVID-19 world. Regan began her journey with CASA many years ago as an intern in NYC while studying for the bar. Her heart was captivated by CASA’s mission, which eventually led her to her current role as Orange County’s CEO. In this episode, Regan shares some hard truths and exciting triumphs from her service with CASA, as well as how you can get involved from volunteer opportunities to fundraising events.

In this episode you’ll learn: - How CASA serves foster youth and how you can help make a difference - The unique challenges COVID-19 created which have impacted their organization & children they serve - The ways in which CASA has pivoted to better serve foster youth as we navigate a changed world - How CASA is molding their 35th Anniversary Celebration into a Virtual Fundraising Experience - Ways you can get involved to help positively change the future for children in foster care

To learn more about Regan Phillips, CEO of CASA Orange County, please visit: https://www.casaoc.org/exec/regan-phillips

To learn more about CASA Orange County, please visit: https://www.casaoc.org/

The Zandbergen Report, where wealth strategies and investment wisdom collide, is led by host Bart Zandbergen, and is LIVE every Tuesday at 2pm on OC Talk Radio. The show is also available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Stitcher.

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Show Notes  Today I plan to dedicate our show to an unsung but essential topic: I want to discuss the potential shortcomings related to economic and social aid to the Developing World, (or in old terms, 3rd World countries). Basically, the question is this: is your investment in the poor and disenfranchised in the Developing World being administrated with the longer term needs of communities being considered, or… is it about short term walk away money? My guest, Darrel Larson, has vast philanthropic experience in several foreign countries, including Fiji, the Philippines and several countries on the continent of Africa. With hearts for developing the social good to the most needy in the world, Darrel and I will spend our time today discussing how oftentimes, our desire to serve the poor and disenfranchised can frequently result in short-term benefit, but longer term disadvantage. I recently watched a documentary titled, Poverty Inc. (a quite informative and a bit disturb documentary) that developed the concept stated in Steve Corbett’s popular book, When Helping Hurts. The thesis: if we give resources such as money, or in my case water wells, without empowering the communities to assume responsibility of these gifts we have given them, the result can be “dependence on foreign aid,” instead of independence, self-determination and self-respect. Like the familiar adage, we are giving them fish, not teaching them to fish. Today, we will discuss the idea of projects “with” locals verses projects “to” locals. Three types of giving will be discussed: Relief Giving, Alleviation from Poverty Giving, and finally, Developmental Giving. My guest, Darrel Larson is a seasoned vet in international affairs regarding poverty. He is currently International Director of Sawyer Filters, which provides clean and safe water for thousands of homes across the world. Darrel is also founder of the non-profit, Give Clean Water, and he has served Outreach Pastor at two churches in San Diego.   For more with Charlie Hedges please visit www.thenextchapter.life

It was the watershed moment in my life. I don’t say that just looking back. I knew it at the time. A decision had to be made and there would be no turning back. I was mentally, spiritually, and physically exhausted.I had studied, laboriously studied. That’s what I do when I get stuck in a corner. I figure I must be in that corner because I didn’t know enough.  Then I feel stupid. How can you not feel stupid if you are stuck in this corner? Smart people don’t get stuck in corners like this, do they?Then I became an expert. I talked to more people about it. I read more. Now it felt like I was stuck in the corner with a suicide vest on. My only option out was to blow myself up.Have you ever felt stuck in a corner by something in life like that? Had I been the suicidal type, it would have been the end of me.Now I’m not going to name names or tell you where the bodies are buried, but I will give you the category. It’s called “Mental Illness”. In so many ways that defy definition because rational categories seem to elude it. If I keep trying to talk about this I am going to get myself in trouble so I have brought into the show today a man who is just crazy enough to understand what I am talking about, and just rational enough to make more sense out of it than I can.Dr. Jim Stout from Costa Mesa, California is a husband on one for over 50 years, a father of two, grandfather to 6, long time pastor, author, speaker, and handler of therapy dog “Thunder the Wonder Dog”.Welcome, Rev. Dr. Jim Stout to Church Hurts And. www.churchhurtsand.org

 I watched a humorous video the other day which showed a horse race with a mock announcer calling out the silly horse names which were made analogous to the trending solutions for the virus called Corona. “Shelter in Place” is rounding the curve followed closely by “Daily Briefings”. Here comes “Doctor Fauci” … you get the point. It was hard not to laugh but as one got weary of the point being made, hopefully, they stuck around for the ending. To paraphrase: “And coming from nowhere to take the race is “WHO THE HECK KNOWS” by a head.Confusion. Have you ever experienced a time where the world together stood in common confusion? What is the best thing for the country to do? What is the best thing for the national government to do? What should states do and what should local officials do? Laws and rules and advice vary from expert to expert, medical minds intersecting with legal minds, and politicians never stopping with opinions. And then it all gets personal. What do you do? And we talk about the church here, what should the church do? Really we are asking, “How do we find clarity in the midst of confusion?”We have a guest today who is uniquely qualified to help us navigate this subject. Currently, he is the CFO at Effcon Laboratories which means he plays around in the middle of clinical trials with money. Doesn’t that sound fun? Back in the days of the biotech boom, he was with Genentech, and in between, he worked with churches a lot. His life has produced results so that lots of people seek his advice on lots of things, so let’s find out why.Now from Atlanta, let me bring on J. Kent Burklow. Welcome Kent, to Church Hurts And.www.churchhurtsand.org