Marvin Stepherson is a Criminal Justice Adjunct Faculty of the Accelerated Adult Degree Completion Program with Roberts Wesleyan College. This serving allows him to continue his speaking, while educating and/ or serving adult students in the criminal justice field. Marvin’s educational journey is a lifelong process beginning at Monroe Community College back in his early Twenties; continuing at Roberts Wesleyan into his late Forties with the successful completion of his Graduate degree. Marvin’s professional highlights include: being asked to consult regularly on NPR radio concerning Law Enforcement and cultural & ethnic issues; to help create synergistic solutions to world-impacting problems. Prior to Marv’s current teaching position, he retired as a police Sergeant with 25 years of service in Law Enforcement and also retired as a dual service veteran of 27 years with the United States Marines Corp. and United States Coast Guard Reserve.

Raised in Rochester, New York, Marvin lives with his wife, three children and pet Italian Mastiff in Upstate, New York. Personal Accomplishments: Marvin is a Free Mason and the founding president of The Rochester Association of Minority Police” (R.A.M.P.) and a former Urban League Youth Mentor. Personal interests: Marvin is an avid golfer and lover of most sports, but recently flirted with film making as he has produced his first documentary, “Too Blue to be Black, Too Black to be Blue” coming to a theater and classroom near you.

Documentary

The purpose of this documentary, as told from several perspectives including that of an African-American Officers perspective, is to explore how black law enforcement officers are perceived by their white comrades, the African-American community and non-African American community as it relates to their role in law enforcement: Is loyalty an issue when race is a factor for white officers/black community; white officer/black defendant; black officer/white community; black officer/white defendant? Victim warning or enforcement, is there a disparity? Are African American officers accepted among their own community?

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The Unreasonable Man; Breaking addiction to Pro Wrestling, Finding Faith to Comic books, Cereal bars to new adventures in Unlikely Times

Jason Hilton:

instagram: @jason.a.hilton

Believer > Family Man > Visionary > Entrepreneur > Geek

On this episode we talk about adventure, prayer, being uncomfortable, addiction, iniquities, not setting limitations, faith and even a little pro wrestling. 

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Matt Perraut has been in the health and wellness space for 22 years. An Arbonne consultant and certified trainer and nutrition coach, Matt has done everything from personal and group training, Crossfit, and coaching track.   He currently lives in Bourbon, Ky and owns Xtreme Fitness, a functional training facility. 

Matt still does all of this while also being an amazing father to two teenagers girls, husband to one funny, beautiful and patient wife for 18 years, and setting a standard for living a super active faith based life style while serving so many!!

To learn more: 

email: [email protected]

Instagram and Faebook: @mattperraut

Instagram: @xtremefitness 

To learn more about Justen and his limitless health & wellness business Flexxmp go to www.flexxmp.com or https://linktr.ee/Flexxmp And remember this podcast is 100% listener supported!

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In a World of Constant Change, Find Solace in a Forest.

In this episode I recap my families recent adventures in the Adirondacks and talk about the benefits of getting out into nature. As John Muir puts it "Allow nature's peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into trees."

I truly believe getting out into nature ourselves as well as teaching children about the natural world should be seen as one of the most important events in our lives.

Some benefits of hiking, nature etc that I discuss in the podcast!

To learn more about Justen and his limitless health & wellness business Flexxmp go to www.flexxmp.com or https://linktr.ee/Flexxmp And remember this podcast is 100% listener supported!

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We appreciate any and all support whether it be monetary or by likes positive comments and shares.  https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/support You may also know our training facility and the nonprofits we support have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DO You Trust The One Who Does (have control) & other gems, stories & insights from "The Tall Trainer" during COVID19 EP: 17

I asked Jeremy "The Tall Trainer"  a while ago how would love for him to come on my podcast, but then the recent announcement of gyms being able to open back up came and thought man now we have even more to chat about!!  You gotta hear this humble energetic and positive family man. In this episode we chat about life as a NY gym owner during this pandemic, our faith, share some insight, life stories, and of course tips to move your life forward.  Once youre done listening make sure to share with others and give us a 5 star rating!  

Jeremy “the tall trainer” Biernat is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength Coach, has his Bachelors in Exercise Science, and enjoys writing, speaking, and inspiring people online and in person. See his new book!  (“Fitness in real life” on Amazon) More importantly he is a husband, father, and follower of God. 

His practice is in upstate NY (Canandaigua) where he works with people in one on one and group sessions to make awesome changes in their lives. He doesn’t do everything perfect, cries in movies, and would love to hear from you.

You can contact Jeremy by commenting to this post, emailing [email protected], or calling 1(800)380-7047.

Online Program: www.talltrainer.com/refuse-average-club

Regular program: www.tallt

To learn more about Justen and his limitless health & wellness business Flexxmp go to www.flexxmp.com or https://linktr.ee/Flexxmp And remember this podcast is 100% listener supported!

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We appreciate any and all support whether it be monetary or by likes positive comments and shares.  https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/support You may also know our training facility and the nonprofits we support have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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From Baristas to Billionaires to Inspiring todays youth and the FUTURE U with Business Coach Carolyn Hori 

The Master of Inspired Action, a professional business coach in Los Angeles, California . From baristas to billionaires, Carolyn is a business coach, mentor, and confidante for anyone who is willing to embark on the journey to have a more meaningful life . With inspired action steps, Carolyn will help you discover what you didn’t know you really needed. The Future U, a Mastermind via Zoom for young adults ages 12-18 meets every week for one hour. 

In this episode we discuss everything from how she was able to change careers in her prime and discover and follow her purpose which has led her to an abundant and fulfilling life of changing lives for the better!   She provides TONS of One Step Further Nuggets on this one. Check it out and share with the world!! 

For more information contact Carolyn Hori at [email protected]

To learn more about Justen and his limitless health & wellness business Flexxmp go to www.flexxmp.com or https://linktr.ee/Flexxmp And remember this podcast is 100% listener supported!

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We appreciate any and all support whether it be monetary or by likes positive comments and shares.  https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/support You may also know our training facility and the nonprofits we support have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Episode 15 Racism: The Canadian Perspective and The Evolving Face of Hockey w/Kwame Mason EP 15

Kwame Damon Mason, who currently lives in Toronto, Canada, has been working in the Canadian entertainment industry since 1996.  He got his name out there thanks to popular radio stations like KISS 92.5 in Toronto where he hosted a 2 hour hip hop and R&B mix show Da Vibe and in February 2001 Kwame became the weekend announcer on Toronto’s first urban radio station FLOW 93.5. 

In addition to hosting, Kwame used his experience and expertise to help launch countless radio stations across Canada and has co-hosted with some of Canada’s most well-known DJs and stars like former NHL tough guy George Laraque. 

Always wanting a new challenge, Kwame recently completed his first feature documentary film Soul On Ice: Past, Present & Future, a documentary about the history and contribution of black athletes in hockey. 

The film won best picture at the 2015 Edmonton International Film Festival and recently had its American television debut on the NHL Network. No stranger to hard work and perseverance, Kwame sacrificed everything he had to make his debut film, including selling his home and moving back from Alberta to Ontario. The time had come to invest in himself and pursue one of his biggest dreams. The film has taken Kwame all over North America, being a part of multiple festivals, screenings and speaking engagements. His experience has included an exclusive NHL screening in Washington, DC with Gary Bettman and the Washington Capitals. 

Up next for Kwame is a 30 City tour of the film in conjunction with the NHL to continue to showcase his film focusing on diversity in the sport of hockey. Kwame hopes to continue to create culturally vital documentary projects, showcasing diversity, history and the untold stories of those who need to be heard.

In 2018 The NHL tapped Canadian filmmaker Damon Kwame Mason, director of the award-winning black history documentary “Soul on Ice, Past, Present and Future,” to help produce an O’Ree tribute video.

To learn more about Justen and his limitless health & wellness business Flexxmp go to www.flexxmp.com or https://linktr.ee/Flexxmp And remember this podcast is 100% listener supported!

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We appreciate any and all support whether it be monetary or by likes positive comments and shares.  https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/support You may also know our training facility and the nonprofits we support have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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EP 14 Part 3 Beyond Black and White: The Critical Role the Christian Church Plays in Eradicating Racism  

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Christians all over the world seem to have been united in their revulsion over the killing of George Floyd, and faith leaders from across the theological spectrum have spoken out about the lessons they think Christians should draw from the incident.  

After a ton of positive feedback on our last two episodes we thought it would be beneficial to sit down with our pastor Drew Karschner to discuss his thoughts and the role of the church as it pertains to diversity and racism.  Especially with some of the history of the church and racism. 

A great book to read on that is linked below.  "The Color of Compromise."     Find out what the Bible says as well as Alexis Arnold open up about her feelings and thoughts on this subject in this weeks episode.  

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Part 1:  https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/episodes/Episode-12-Beyond-Black--White-A-mixed-Couples-Discussion-on-Recent-Events-wSpecial-Guest-Alexis-Arnold-ef55t5 

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Part 2: https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/episodes/EP-13-Beyond-Black-and-White-Part-2-What-are-WE-telling-our-CHILDREN-efosd7 

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Drew is married to Ashley and they have three children - Joelle, Malachi, and Ruby-Kate. Joelle is 5, Malachi is 4 and recently adopted from China, and Ruby-Kate is 3. Drew became the Lead Pastor of Northridge Church in 2016 after serving as a speaking pastor and youth pastor in the south. Northridge currently has 4 campuses and averages over 2,000 people every Sunday. Drew is passionate about making more and better followers of Christ. 

NorthridgeRochester.com

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Books about racism and/or racism and christianity: 

The Color of Compromise Jemar Tisby  

White Fragility Robin Deangelo www.amazon.com/shop/flexxmobilityandperformancefmp 

More material: https://www.christianitytoday.com/partners/intervarsity-press/antiracist-curriculum-white-evangelicals-need.html 

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To learn more about Justen and his limitless health & wellness business Flexxmp go to www.flexxmp.com or https://linktr.ee/Flexxmp And remember this podcast is 100% listener supported! 

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We appreciate any and all support whether it be monetary or by likes positive comments and shares.  https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/support You may also know our training facility and the nonprofits we support have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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EP 13: Beyond Black and White Part 2: What are WE telling our CHILDREN? 

After our last episode we decided to do 2 more installments of Beyond Black and White.

https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/episodes/Episode-12-Beyond-Black--White-A-mixed-Couples-Discussion-on-Recent-Events-wSpecial-Guest-Alexis-Arnold-ef55t5

With the recent uptick in the anti-racism movement we are getting a lot of questions like “what are you telling your kids;” “what are your kids saying;” “what are you showing your kids.” So we decide to sit down with our children and another mixed family to hopefully answer some of these, shed some light and share some stories.

We cover so much from not being afraid, to respecting human life, to whether or not a daughter still wants to be a police officer.  We covered a lot but not nearly as much as we would of liked or could have.   Don't miss a beat because we ABSOLUTELY know you will ENJOY this weeks episode of ONE STEP FURTHER!!!

Next Episode I sit down with our Church pastor to get the Christian perspective and the church’s reaction to recent events.

A little more about the Harley Family:

Charlton and Christin Harley are residents of Penfield, NY. They come from two very different parts of NY, Charlton from the inner city of Rochester and Christin from the small town of Hornell, NY. They have known each other for 19 years and have 6 children: Eric (25), Tamara (22), and Tabatha (20) from Charlton’s first marriage and CJ (16), Cooper, (13) and Noah (12) from their union together. Charlton served 4 years active duty in the US Navy out of high school and rejoined the Navy as a reservist in 2010. He is currently serving on active duty orders as a recruiter for the Navy. Christin moved to Rochester in 2000 when she began teaching as an elementary school teacher in the West Irondequoit School District and has remained there ever since.

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Suggested books to help build awareness of similarities and differences, racism and an understanding of various cultures for children:

We’re the Same, We’re Different by Sesame Street

People by Peter Spier

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

Let’s Talk About Race by Julius Lester

A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory

Teach Your Dragon About Diversity by Steve Herman

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Suggested book for young adults:

The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas

Suggested books for adults:

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Ibram X. Kendi

Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi

With the recent anti-racism movement we decided to sit down with my wife Alexis Arnold and who for those that don’t know he she is a beautiful black woman, mother of 3 and local tv News Anchor/reporter. We also invited another mixed couple with a military background to discuss recent events, their perspective, what its like to be a mixed couple as well as parents in todays climate. 

Nilaja Montgomery and her husband Logan and their son currently live in Colorado.    They have been married 14 years in September 2020. Logan is 14 years Active Duty Service.  Nilaja did 4 years active duty and 5 years of reserve time and is now a Support Renewal Advisor at Oracle.  You can find Nilaja on Facebook.

Black Owned Bookstores in the United States

https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php?fbclid=IwAR2Tlmue1tKShWLsK0LOBvvFz8-6pN1nkCCwhqGJaUe825Jy1o3cnObihlc

The  link below are resources for talking to children/kids about race.

https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4?fbclid=IwAR0zhIl4mfeENejHb9Ol7SdHH39Tya-XhR6PicTxTqGWz7gxInT3go6JZxI

More resources for diverse children books 

http://hereweeread.com/2017/11/2018-ultimate-list-diverse-childrens-books.html?fbclid=IwAR2bKe1FZIUPvReQ_10AskbcVizDPLlLBlEF909zKdoI7wqQoaTyyJ8BR-0

Source to order White Fragility 

www.amazon.com/shop/flexxmobilityandperformancefmp

To learn more about Justen and his limitless health & wellness business Flexxmp go to www.flexxmp.com or https://linktr.ee/Flexxmp And remember this podcast is 100% listener supported! We appreciate any and all support whether it be monetary or by likes positive comments and shares.  https://anchor.fm/onestepfurther/support 

You may also know our training facility and the nonprofits we support have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you feel called to donate to FlexxMP and the non profits we support click this link! https://www.gofundme.com/manage/1xo5e84a2o