This Stuff Matters with Tom Gray

In this episode of "This Stuff Matters," host Tom Gray sits down with his dear friend Bubba Chrismer to explore themes of manhood, faith, and leadership. Bubba, a former athlete and respected community figure, shares deeply personal stories about the influential figures in his life, from his encouraging father to mentors who've shaped his spiritual journey. Listen as he discusses the pivotal moments from his athletic career, the profound impact of his faith journey, and the joys and challenges of family life.

    •    Key Highlights:

    ◦    Bubba’s reflections on his father’s influence on his character and aspirations.

    ◦    Insights into how sports and mentorship have shaped his approach to business and personal growth.

    ◦    The significant role faith has played throughout his life, providing resilience and a framework for giving back to the community.

    ◦    Practical wisdom on parenting and marriage, emphasizing the importance of presence and shared experiences.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the principles that drive effective leadership, the power of mentorship, and living a faith-filled life. Join us for a journey of encouragement and practical wisdom that resonates well beyond the field.

Join us for the season opener of This Stuff Matters as we sit down with John Offerdahl, former NFL linebacker turned successful entrepreneur. In this episode, John shares his journey from sports to business and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how he integrates his passion for football with his business acumen to make a positive impact both on and off the field.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

    •    John's transition from football star to business leader.

    •    The key principles of leadership that have guided him through various challenges.

    •    How mentorship and a purpose-driven life have shaped his approach to business and personal growth.

Tune in to start your season with inspiration and actionable insights from one of the sports world’s most influential figures.

For our final episode of 2024, we want to connect you to a high point of the greatest story ever! Christmas is the point in our story where our Rescuer enters the plot-line to begin the battle to reclaim all we have lost – life, purpose, meaning, joy and peace. Enjoy soaking in the details of the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Use these discussion questions as prompts for your family and/or gathering to connect more personally and deeply to the greatest story ever.

1. The angel told the shepherds that the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord hadbeen born in Bethlehem – role play with your family or group, as if you had been the shepherds, the initial discussion they must have had after the angels left them, before they decided to go into Bethlehem to see it for themselves. See if you can really get into character and discuss everything they might have been processing, from the shock of seeing the angels to the content of the message and its ramifications, to the decision to finally go see it themselves.

2. In the broader story, Joseph is going to be communicated to by an angel as well, but for the specific story we’ve read he’s in the story but he’s having to rely on some second-hand communication through Mary and the shepherds. Discuss from Joseph’s perspective …

A. Would the details of the baby, his birth, and his identity/purpose have been easy for you to believe and accept, or difficult? Andwhy?

B. As men like to do, Joseph undoubtedly would have had his mind flooded with thoughts of the future, his future, the role he would be responsible to play, how his life was about to look radically different than he’d previously thought or dreamed – talk through together what you think this night, the event of Jesus’ birth would have been like to him/for him – including the struggles of faith he probably did or would experience. Are there any similarities to his faith journey and yours? If so, what?

And, finally – here is the link to Help the Persecuted, which Tom mentioned in this episode. https://htp.org/

We’ll see you in 2025 – Merry Christmas!

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Hit us up with questions or thoughts – email me at [email protected] or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.

To subscribe to our new AAA Newsletter, you can do so at the bottom of our homepage at this link www.thisstuffmatters.net

Hit us up with questions or thoughts – email me at [email protected] or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.

To subscribe to our new AAA Newsletter, you can do so at the bottom of our homepage at this link www.thisstuffmatters.net

Hit us up with questions or thoughts – email me at [email protected] or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.

To subscribe to our new AAA Newsletter, you can do so at the bottom of our homepage at this link www.thisstuffmatters.net

Hit us up with questions or thoughts – email me at [email protected] or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.

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Save the Date for our next This Stuff Matters Live Event with Erick Erickson. Join us in Kennesaw, GA on October 17th, 2024. More info to come on our website, www.thisstuffmatters.net

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