Overcomers Overcoming

Jack Beavers served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and is now serving others as a Pastor. His military experience helped him develop a confident resolve, and his faith gave him the foundation on which he relies to overcome any life topic. Jack describes the true grit mindset, attitude, and perspective that is the manifestation of his faith. You will hear and know Jack's resolve to overcome any life topic.

Michael Bradley has a story of entering and recovering from substance abuse. He relates a compelling accounting of his life by expressing the value of and need for connected relationships and respect. During his substance abuse, he was living with his mother who made a very difficult decision to ask him to leave her house because of his substance abuse. However, that decision began a moment of clarity that led to a better life through a mental transformation. The better life included "upleveling" his circle of friends. This began a journey of recovery for which he is celebrating (as of this recording) nearly six years of substance abuse freedom.

Interviewing can invoke fear for the applicant while also instilling uncertainty for the interviewer. Each person hopes for a "perfect" match. Developing confidence for each person can overcome uncertainties. Preparation and due diligence is the key for each person in this process. Listen to techniques for each person to increase their confidence in the interviewing process. Coaching and practice can increase the person's presence and persona to create a very positive impression for the applicant and interviewer.

Corey and Michelle have a compelling story of a marriage that is being "tested" with medical and financial challenges. How do you make major life changes at a point in your life and marriage when careers are important, finances can be stretched, and stress of multiple types can put a strain on your marriage. Listen to the commitment Corey and Michelle have to each other. Together, they are on a life journey that will have a great testimony.

David Norris describes how he overcame substance abuse and a rebellious life to become the Senior Pastor of Free at Last Ministries. He published the book "Free at Last – A Disciple's Journey" available through Amazon. In the book and this podcast, David describes his future of living for God as a result of the Holy Spirit's working and the relationship of a person who was very instrumental in his life. Helping others through substance abuse can be a long-term journey.

Corey Green describes in this episode what he did to meet his family's financial needs through a rideshare program. His wife, Michelle, was hospitalized for a Very Severe Aplastic Anemia medical condition which will be featured on Episode #6. This condition put him in a financial situation that he needed additional income. While the need for doing what he did was serious, Corey found a way to make the best of the problem. This episode is a humorous portion of his life story that is a work in progress.

In this Corey Green story Episode #4, we learn that Corey is doing what he has to do to overcome financial challenges brought about by his wife's surgery. Look for Episode #5 for the details. Corey decided to engage in ride-sharing to bring in additional revenue. Some of the stories of his ride-sharing escapades are light-hearted. The central message is Corey does whatever he has to do to keep his family financially afloat. While doing this, he shares some funny stories.

Boyd Hamlin endured and is overcoming the effects of two major brain surgeries to remove cavernous malformations, between which he was diagnosed with transverse myelitis. He chronicles each surgery while explaining the effects of each. The transverse myelitis was the source of a lot of pain, while the second brain surgery had more long-lasting effects than the first surgery. Through this experience, he felt he needed encouragement to endure what he was going through. What seemed to be counterintuitive, through this very costly and eventful part of his life, he learned to give to receive that for which he thought he would need to ask.

Corey Green explains how he employs karate to help people with special needs. While Corey is not a board-certified clinician, he learned through life experiences how to identify those with special needs and how to employ karate to help those with special needs cope with their anomaly. Corey has developed an innate sense to recognize and employ helpful holistic approaches to help people cope with their needs. Several of his karate students have garnered international recognition for their karate skills. His book, "Karate Wise," highlights many of these achievements.

Corey Green describes the process by which he devoted 14 years to determine his life purpose. Many people do not know or even how to determine their life purpose. Perhaps we can learn from Corey and the process he employed to overcome his childhood and assess his life purpose in helping others through karate. While determining his life purpose, he developed the slogan: Believe in Yourself – I Already Do. There are two parts to this belief: Corey believes in himself. He also knows you, too, can determine your life purpose and overcome any life challenges.