In this episode of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, host Matt Drinkhahn interviews David Hendrickson, a high performance coach and founder of the Walking Through Samaria podcast. David discusses his journey of finding peace through personal struggles and using his platform to give back to those in need. He shares his experiences with World Vision and Crisis International, as well as how his relationship with his son has helped him become more accepting and compassionate. He also explains the importance of his core values, which include service, humility, compassion, progress and results, and how these values have shaped him into an eternal optimist playing an infinite game. David concludes by discussing the mission behind the Walking Through Samaria podcast.

Topics Covered:

• 00:00:00 - Get to know David Hendrickson, an eternal optimist playing an infinite game.
• 00:02:07 - David is a model of humility and compassion in corporate America.
• 00:03:43 - Join the conversation on college football in Seneca, South Carolina.
• 00:10:31 - Learn how to navigate life decisions with the help of others.
• 00:12:44 - Discover the importance of the Broadway Baptist Church youth group for David.
• 00:14:43 - Learn about the benefits of having a mentoring board.
• 00:16:58 - Explore the values of giving and inspiring value and excellence through the corporate values acronym.
• 00:19:12 - Support the mission of funding clean water and rescuing trafficked girls in East Africa.
• 00:23:40 - Learn about the possibilities of combining work and service in the consumer technology space.
• 00:26:29 - Join the journey of questioning God's calling, moving or staying.
• 00:28:36 - Hear the difficult story of Mike and Karen's journey to adopt three girls from Mexico.
• 00:31:37 - Reflect on the joy of giving and how it relates to life and success.
• 00:33:28 - Discover the power of giving and how it leads to growth and optimism.
• 00:34:31 - Explore Ethiopia's water work with World Vision.
• 00:35:48 - Learn about Christian and Muslim unity in China.
• 00:39:53 - Hear about a middle-class family who takes in three girls suffering from trauma.
• 00:41:52 - Listen to an hour of incredible stories on the Walking Through Samaria Podcast.
• 00:45:30 - Join the Giving Company, a congregation of media properties

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• David Henriksen LinkedIn
• The Giving Company

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