Write it Down

Ray Lewis is energetic, inspirational, and passionate! We revisit Superbowl XLVII when the lights went out in the third quarter shortly after Beyonce performed. Lewis shares the story behind his birth name and the significance of his number 52. Not only did Ray give his all to the league, but he does everything with excellence and hard work off the field. Among all of his business ventures, Ray is passionate about getting people healthy in mind, body, and spirit.

Ray Lewis is currently channeling his efforts towards his "No Excuses Boot Camp Challenge", a workout competition that develops physical discipline, mental focus, and spiritual peace.

You and your team can join the fun here: https://raylewis.com/noexcuses/ 

Ray Lewis was a pleasure to chat with, and I guarantee you will feel motivated and encouraged by his story! Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready....

Byron Scott is a wonderful guest who shares his story of growing up just outside of The Forum in Inglewood, California where he would watch The Lakers play and dream of playing for them one day. He shares stories of his time with Pat Riley as his coach, his precious memories with the late Kobe Bryant, and how he and his workout partner of 17 years wrote a book together. Byron shares with us that hard-work doesn't guarantee us anything, but without it you won't attain anything. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready...

Have you ever tried to convince an NFL Head Coach to write his first book? Me neither! Nathan Whitaker revisits his time working with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers which eventually led him to work with the great Tony Dungy. The book "Quiet Strength" may have been an overnight success becoming the #1 New York Times bestseller, but Nathan's aspirations to write this book required a 3 year waiting period. It was during that time that God molded him for His ultimate plan. I think we can all relate when it comes to waiting and feeling forgotten. I am excited for you to hear the rest of Nathan Whitaker's unique story. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready because this is Write it Down.

Rod Woodson once defined himself as "A disciple of Christ disguised as a football player" and he believes that first and foremost he is a follower of Christ and the other things he is involved in is God's way of using his gifts and talents to bring others to Him. Rod inspires us to seek God and His calling for our lives. Rod is genuine in character, insightful, and is gifted with a warm personality. You will find many nuggets of wisdom. You will also find out Rod's two biggest pet peeves! Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready because this is Write it Down.

Mike Haridopolos is a man of high character, strong ambition, and genuine joy. I enjoyed getting to know Mike on a personal level, and I think we can all benefit from his honesty and wisdom in this interview. Mike does not hesitate to speak the truth about Florida politics and the lifestyle that correlates with being a politician. Our country thrives off of division, especially when it comes to politics and beliefs, but Mike's "write it down" describes perfectly how we can overcome our differences. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready... because this is Write it Down. In October 2019, Mike released his most recent book, "The Modern Republican Party". This book depicts the upswing of the Republican Party's influence in Florida. Stay connected with Mike on Twitter for more content and resources.

Ronnie Lott is a deep thinker, hard worker, lover of people, and disciplined in character. He inspires us with his story and challenges us to live a life that gains respect from those around us. Ronnie Lott encourages us to work hard and inspires us to push through adversity. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready because this is Write it Down.

Racism is always a hot topic in our culture. My hope is this episode inspires you to get to know your neighbors before judging them based off the color of their skin, political views, or religion. The only way we are going to see any shift in society is by loving our neighbors. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready... because this is Write it Down!

Life seldomly goes as planned. Tim Brown's story illustrates how God's plans are much greater than ours. Tim originally wanted to move back to Dallas, marry his high school sweetheart, and become a Deacon in church. What he didn't know was God had an amazing-unexpected plan for him to attend Notre Dame, become the second ever wide receiver to win the Heisman trophy, and eventually get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When you listen to Tim's story and all the twists and turns of his path, you will surely see how God's divine plan was intertwined in even the smallest of details. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready because this is Write it Down.

On this episode, we pick up our conversation on rejection with Amy Crews. We dive right into the topic of rejection in romantic relationships. Amy recently went through a pretty difficult breakup, and she has graciously shared her heart and perspective on healing from heartache. If you have ever found yourself feeling rejected or heartbroken, you won't want to miss the second half of my interview with the lovely Amy Crews. She gives so much insight on recovering from rejection while discovering there is much more to life than living in fear from your past relationships.

It is always so easy to sit in your heartbreak and let feelings of rejection fester inside, but my hope is that this episode ignites you to take charge of your life and move on in a healthy direction. There is never any need to feel ashamed of your past relationships. We have the privilege to let God come into our situations and make us whole again. Who knows, you may fall in love again during the process! Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready because this is Write it Down!

This episode is the first installment of my conversation with Amy Crews on rejection. We have all faced rejection in multiple ways, whether that be with our jobs, dreams, or relationships. Part 1 of this interview focuses primarily on rejection in the pursuit of our dreams and how we can practically progress from our setbacks. Rejection often stains us with fear and anxiety, and if we allow it, rejection will cripple us into the next season of life. Amy reminds us, through her story, we can attribute the struggle of rejection with God molding us into who He wants us to be. We do not have to sit in our failures, but we can move forward.

• As you listen to this episode, maybe ask yourself these questions:
• What are things in my past that trigger the feelings of rejection?
• Who are the people in my life that remind me of the truth of who I really am?
• What are things I can begin doing to move forward and avoid sitting in fear?
• Who can I start encouraging to take the focus off of myself?

Rejection is often the precursor for major success, and we have the ability to give our rejection to God and let Him redefine who we really are. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready... because this is Write it Down!