Perspective Through Pain

Join Brad Fiori and myself on the Perspective Through Pain Podcast. Brad hiked 2,653 miles through California, Oregon and Washington on the Pacific Crest Trail. Listen to what he had to say about chasing dreams before it’s too late; how to break down difficult things and succeed; keys to mental toughness; three things you get when meeting people living on the PCT; relationships he forged in the wilderness and much more. Please follow Brad on Facebook by searching Mile One. Brett Luster is on Instagram @lusterbrett.

Steve Russell and I talk more about how sports can give men hope at a young age. We unravel some of the character traits our coaches developed in us; how an athletic team can pull you out of a dark place; one pitcher’s commitment to give $100 for each strikeout to help children get adopted; what it’s like to hang out at a card shop as a boy; how sports become your life; what they do to teach respect for authority, and much, much more. Enjoy. Please subscribe and follow me on Instagram @lusterbrett.

Thank you for joining me with my guest Steve Russell for this week’s episode. You’ll hear us break down the power of sports figures on our youth, how sports build community among children, how to cultivate discipline, the legendary workouts of Dwayne Johnson and Tom Brady, a recap of some NFL performances from this past week, and more. Please subscribe and follow me on Instagram @lusterbrett. Encourage. Train. Inspire.

Colt Dean is owner of Off The Wall Chef Service in southwestern Illinois. Colt started Off The Wall three years ago and has gained rave reviews, nearly 4,000 likes on Facebook and a massive local following. His life was hit with adversity, however, and through it he has learned the power of appreciation. In this episode you’ll hear some colorful and inspiring quotes such as “Rock and roll and God bless”, “Just roll with the punches and breathe”, “Its not about the fast dollar, it’s about the slow nickel”, and “Just ‘cause God throws you a curveball don’t mean he’s not gonna throw some whip cream on it later.” To find out more about OTW visit them on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/offthewallchefservice/?_rdr Please share this podcast and follow me on Instagram @lusterbrett. PEACE!

Thank you for joining me, Brett Luster, for the Perspective Through Pain Podcast. I have Tanner Farmer with me today. He was a former three year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team as well as a runner up to the national champion in NAIA wrestling. We talked a lot of leadership as well as not being scared of “what if’s”; setting unrealistic goals; influencing people in a positive way; work ethic; getting back up after making a bad choice; how he made a difference in the life of a young man’s life; how to avoid negative peer pressure; why hugs are so powerful; and the importance of constructive feedback. Follow Tanner on Instagram @tannerfarmer and on Twitter @TRFarmer73. Check out Brett’s book Perspective Through Pain in Kindle or paperback here: https://amzn.to/2ZuVFeM Follow Brett on Instagram @lusterbrett.

Join Steve Russell and I today for some encouraging conversation. We discuss the upcoming Kurt Warner movie, Pat Mahomes signing the largest contract by anyone, ever, and St. Louis sports teams battling the pandemic. It’s all on the Perspective Through Pain Podcast.

Join me, Brett Luster, as I talk with Paul the Professor about how faith allowed me to break my addiction to pornography. Through the Street Epistemology method, Paul drills down into my deeply held belief that Jesus healed me emotionally. He gets down to why I believe what I believe, and how firm that belief is. We discuss mentoring, relationships, and religions. Thanks for listening!

Join me, Brett Luster, as I explore the strength I found in my weakest moments. •Growing up in a single parent home •Living in a low income neighborhood •addiction to drugs •promiscuity •how a game changed my life •how a mentor changes your outlook •from the bottom of the class to a B.S. degree | Instagram: lusterbrett | Facebook: Brett Luster, Author and Speaker | Website and blog: brettluster88.wordpress.com

Join me, Brett Luster for today’s episode as I discuss overcoming great adversity with Angela Michael. Angela is a leader in the mobile ultrasound movement. She leads Small Victories Ministries in the Granite City area, where her team has saved 5,800 babies from abortion over 27 years. You can find more about resources they provide or how to volunteer at smallvictoriesusa.com.