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In this series of interviews, I have a conversation with my amazing friend Elisa Medina who is an incredible wife, mother, and impact maker. Elisa shares how the tragic and sudden death of her mother drove her to a life of drug & alcohol abuse and wild living in her teens. She fled to the northeast corner of the country to live with a family member who supported her wild living and even encouraged Elisa to get an abortion when she was confronted with an unplanned pregnancy. Elisa shares how there are no accidental parents as God used this unplanned pregnancy to pull her out of her wild life and get on a path to Uncommon Freedom®. 

Her father’s support and encouragement gave her the courage to keep her baby and move back to Tucson, AZ. After becoming a single mother, Elisa began working at Hands of Hope, a resource center for women facing the challenges of an unplanned or even unwanted pregnancy. She eventually became the CEO and served in that capacity until she stepped down in 2020 to be more present in her home. Elisa and her husband Fernando are currently focused on helping people thrive in their mind, body, and finances through their organization Medinas on Mission. 

About Elisa: Elisa Medina is the Co-Founder of Medinas on Mission along with her husband Fernando. She is a certified Health and Wellness Coach and has a passion to see people thrive in all areas of their health...body, mind, and finances. Together they have 4 children and 3 grandchildren and reside in Tucson Arizona. 

Elisa spent 16 years serving in Pro-life Ministry. Most recently she held the CEO position at Hands of Hope located in Tucson Arizona until stepping down in 2020 to be more present in the home. 

She is a gifted communicator, speaker, and mentor. She is often sought out to speak about pro-life issues, leadership, marriage and parenting, and healing from trauma. Her personal life experiences compel her to be vulnerable in order to connect authentically with her audience. Her ultimate life-long pursuit is to live and love like Jesus.

Facebook: Elisa Medina 
Instagram: @elisamedina7
For speaking requests email: [email protected]

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On Sunday, Jun 26, 2022, our family was in the middle of a “routine” church service when a commotion in the aisle led to a rapid evacuation by the majority of people sitting in our section. Because of the national tension created by the recent US Supreme Court decision regarding Roe. vs. Wade and threats from left-wing extremist groups like Jane’s Revenge (Jane’s Collective), people were on high alert and probably overreacted. It was my first time being in a chaotic situation like this with my family so it was a unique experience for me as well. Dylan share’s his perspective on the commotion, the fear induced by the evacuation, and then what he felt as he watched his father rush back into the chaos to help investigate and potentially neutralize the threat if any.

Helpful Links: 
What is abortion? 1st Trimester Abortion: The Abortion Pill https://youtu.be/gnEHZiud8dg

1st Trimester Abortion: Suction Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
https://youtu.be/Hi-Kc5HLHP8

2nd Trimester Abortion: Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) https://youtu.be/eR1Ut4BPbOw

About Dylan: Dylan is 11 years old and getting ready to enter 6th grade in August. He loves playing basketball, football and being the older brother to his adopted sister, who is an answer to his childhood prayers. You’ll hear Dylan’s mature understanding of the world combined with what’s left of his juvenile innocence in this evil, chaotic culture we live in. 

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In this episode, I interview one of the most successful people I know, Michael Tinter. Michael happens to be my brother and one of my best friends and although he’s more than 5 years younger than me he’s been teaching me about life, people, business, and social media for years since he was a teenager. Michael essentially dropped out of being homeschooled when he was in high school to learn a trade. Michael shares the secrets that have helped him on his journey to Uncommon Freedom ®, breaking virtually every stereotype about homeschooled kids along the way. After listening to this interview you’ll want to save yourself thousands of dollars by skipping the college indoctrination for yourself and/or your kids.

Helpful Links: https://innovativeproductsus.com

About Michael: We all know a high school dropout, but have you ever met a homeschool dropout? Michael Tinter did just that. After starting his first business at age 15 and with a few different patents under his belt, Michael now stewards a faith-based business—Innovative Products—which has grown 100X since 2012. Living in his hometown Cleveland, Ohio Michael spends most of his time away from the office helping people lean into their entrepreneurial spirit, grow their business, and is highly involved with missions work in rural Kenya, building water wells, microfinancing small businesses, and funding opportunities for the underserved. You can learn more about his business and inventions by visiting https://innovativeproductsus.com.

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In this episode, I interview one of the most successful people I know, Michael Tinter. Michael happens to be my brother and one of my best friends and although he’s more than 5 years younger than me he’s been teaching me about life, people, business, and social media for years since he was a teenager. Michael essentially dropped out of being homeschooled when he was in high school to learn a trade. Michael shares the secrets that have helped him on his journey to Uncommon Freedom®, breaking virtually every stereotype about homeschooled kids along the way. After listening to this interview you’ll want to save yourself thousands of dollars by skipping the college indoctrination for yourself and/or your kids.

Helpful Links: https://innovativeproductsus.com

About Michael: We all know a high school dropout, but have you ever met a homeschool dropout? Michael Tinter did just that. After starting his first business at age 15 and with a few different patents under his belt, Michael now stewards a faith-based business—Innovative Products—which has grown 100X since 2012. Living in his hometown Cleveland, Ohio Michael spends most of his time away from the office helping people lean into their entrepreneurial spirit, grow their business, and is highly involved with missions work in rural Kenya, building water wells, microfinancing small businesses, and funding opportunities for the underserved. You can learn more about his business and inventions by visiting https://innovativeproductsus.com.

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Okay, so grit might not be THE most important ingredient for Uncommon Freedom®, but it sure is at the top. The power of passion and perseverance is essential if you are going to live a great life and reach your potential. 

One of my favorite examples of grit from the Bible comes from the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt in the Biblical book of Exodus. Moses’ grit in the face of obstacle after obstacle from a hostile foreign leader not only helped his people escape slavery and make their way to the promised land, but it changed the course of history. This story is a great reminder that pursuing the promised land and God’s will for our life will bring many challenges with it but the reward is worth the fight. 

I also address the natural temptation to fall back into the “bondage” of security when life is tough. How will YOU change the course of history with your grit?

Helpful Links:
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/

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In this episode, I interview visionary Dr. Ryan Senters, a social entrepreneur in the greater Phoenix area and founder of Ohana. Ohana is a ministry for foster children that specializes in care for kids with special needs and girls who have been rescued from sex slavery. Ryan has the vision to create and run businesses that serve the needs of the kids in the care of Ohana (for example, a jump park that all the Ohana kids can use for free) and provide employment, life skills, and leadership training for their young adults to equip them for independent living. Ryan’s ultimate goal is to ensure that EVERY kid has a family.

About Ryan: Ryan has a Ph.D. in Psychology. Ryan is the CEO and founder of Ohana which provides residential and social services for foster children and adults with disabilities. He is also the founder and a board member of the Friends of Ohana, a 501c(3) that provides transitional housing to girls who have been sex trafficked, mentorship to foster youth, and other supportive services. Out of Ryan’s passion for creating jobs (especially for aged out foster children) and environments for the community to gather, he also started and owns several other businesses in the Laveen area including Hãnai, Sky Zone Laveen and F45 Laveen. Ryan lives in Laveen with his wife Sara and their 6 children (4 of which were adopted through foster care). 

For More Information:
Visit Ohana: https://www.ohanaaz.org

The following businesses owned by Ryan return part of their profits to the kids of Ohana, provide free recreation to the kids of Ohana and help provide jobs, life skills, and leadership training to the youth of Ohana. Please support them if possible!

Hanai Cafe Laveen, AZ: https://www.hanaiaz.com/our-roaster
Sky Zone Laveen, AZ: https://www.skyzone.com/laveen
F45 Fitness Laveen, AZ: https://f45training.com/laveen/home

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In this episode, I interview visionary Dr. Ryan Senters, a social entrepreneur in the greater Phoenix area and founder of Ohana. Ohana is a ministry for foster children that specializes in care for kids with special needs and girls who have been rescued from sex slavery. Ryan has the vision to create and run businesses that serve the needs of the kids in the care of Ohana (for example, a jump park that all the Ohana kids can use for free) and provide employment, life skills, and leadership training for their young adults to equip them for independent living. Ryan’s ultimate goal is to ensure that EVERY kid has a family.

Helpful Links:
Ohana: https://www.ohanaaz.org

The following businesses owned by Ryan return part of their profits to the kids of Ohana, provide free recreation to the kids of Ohana and help provide jobs, life skills, and leadership training to the youth of Ohana. Please support them if possible!

Hanai Cafe Laveen, AZ: https://www.hanaiaz.com/our-roaster
Sky Zone Laveen, AZ: https://www.skyzone.com/laveen
F45 Fitness Laveen, AZ: https://f45training.com/laveen/home

About Ryan: Ryan has a Ph.D. in Psychology. Ryan is the CEO and founder of Ohana which provides residential and social services for foster children and adults with disabilities. He is also the founder and a board member of the Friends of Ohana, a 501c(3) that provides transitional housing to girls who have been sex trafficked, mentorship to foster youth, and other supportive services. Out of Ryan’s passion for creating jobs (especially for aged out foster children) and environments for the community to gather, he also started and owns several other businesses in the Laveen area including Hãnai, Sky Zone Laveen, and F45 Laveen. Ryan lives in Laveen with his wife Sara and their 6 children (4 of which were adopted through foster care). 

Next Week: Part 2 of my interview with Ryan.

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In this episode, I talk about what I believe is the Ultimate Freedom, the one without which no other freedom matters. In the aftermath of the Roe V. Wade SCOTUS leak and the chaos left in the wake of that lack of integrity and accountability in our political system, the most important thing to address is what is abortion and when does life begin? Science has answered the second question, so logic answers the first question. Previously the biggest arguments for abortion are conceptions due to rape, incest, and cases where the mother’s life is in danger. But we have devolved into a society where the extreme left claims they enjoyed their abortion so much that they got pregnant again so they could have another abortion. The similarities between abortion and the other historical atrocities through the course of history (the Holocaust and slavery in America and the rest of the world) are clear and convincing if you are intellectually honest.

Links:

Here’s a real life testimony from a victim of rape who became pregnant and chose to give birth to her child: https://subsplash.com/focusonthefamily/media/mi/+kgb837d

Here is a medical approach to the question about life: https://subsplash.com/focusonthefamily/media/mi/+2t4q9sv

Video of what abortion looks like (caution, graphic images): https://vimeo.com/37025422

Deeper Still Retreats for abortion recovery: https://handsofhopetucson.com/deeper-still/

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jeff Gilbert. Jeff is a Christian impact maker, husband, father, serial entrepreneur, spokesperson for amazing causes, and former drummer of one of my favorite Christian rock bands, Kutless. 

Jeff shares his story of growing up in a small town in Oregon and how he got into music. In this part 2 of my interview with Jeff, he gives an eye-opening, behind the curtain look at what life is like for rock stars “living the dream”.

Connect with Jeff on Instagram @jeff__gilbert or you can text Jeff at 949-503-9618

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jeff Gilbert. Jeff is a Christian impact maker, husband, father, serial entrepreneur, spokesperson for amazing causes, and former drummer of one of my favorite Christian rock bands, Kutless. 

Jeff shares his story of growing up in a small town in Oregon and how he got into music. In this part 1 (of 2) of my interview with Jeff, he gives an eye-opening, behind the curtain look at what life is like for rock stars “living the dream”.

Connect with Jeff on Instagram @jeff__gilbert or you can text Jeff at 949-503-9618

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