A podcast for the male of any age dealing with all downs and ups of life. So let's just talk about it. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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Today I speak on the journey of my surgery and key items to take into account when preparing for your own.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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Very important, guys. Know if your doctor is in-network or out-of-network. Also, make sure to utilize the benefits of insurance fully, such as HSA, HRA, FSA cards. They can be useful in many ways.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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One aspect of growing up as a young man was that we weren't taught about the importance of our seed. Without that knowledge, we give ourselves away, many times over. The dna inside has more value than we can ever imagine. Young men, don't spill the best of you, which hasn't been discovered yet. Genesis 38:8-10--- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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Today I'm just sharing what really blessed my heart over the Christmas holiday. Hope that every father or grandfather uses their time wisely when spending time with their children of all ages. For me, I dream of seeing all of our children and grandchildren at one table during a family meal. This past week, God showed me a glimpse of that very seed …
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Fabulous time with Bett Harvey, founder of Men's Encounter North, talking on the beginning of M.E.N., testimony and the current direction for 2023. A tremendous move upon the men that attend, and change that results in growing self, family and community. The word for the year is FIGHT! Register today, below, for their first event of the year. M.E.N…
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Please call 988 for assistance in preventing suicide. There is value in you. Found myself in conversation with a coworker sharing experiences he endured while helping a buddy of his. Situations, time and immediacy play duel, but not competing roles in the attempt of suicide. Guys, ladies, many times we can avoid life changing results by simply talk…
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Please dial 988 if you are battling thoughts of suicide.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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Had the opportunity to share my IH journey with a few men on tonight's bible study. Fellas, don't discount your experience to just be your story alone. Other men need to to know what you experience as a path for what they will. In that, it may relieve anxiety that may be present. Time to open up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…
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So, earlier this week I went to my PCP to discuss what is known as an inguinal hernia. Very interesting what the procedure looks like. Right now I'm weighing the cost of not having the surgery or moving forward with it. Hernia video TEP Robotic Repair (RTAP) Inguinal drawing Statistics Cleveland Clinic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…
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Faith is a beautiful way of life. Being so focused on the things of God is always a great place to be. However, often times we are so focused that we tend to forget how we are actually functioning. Have you taken time to stop and focus on where faith plays its role in everything. Romans 10:17 "Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God.…
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Have you ever been at a point of going to the next level, but lacked the wisdom, didn't know how to do it, or had fear of moving forward? This is the day to "cross over". The children of Israel were about to cross over to their land of promise, but needed an ancestor, Joshua, to lead them (Joshua 3:1-4). There is someone in your life that has been …
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Yesterday at service Anthony Walker spoke about Resurrected HOPE and not forgetting the promises of God, which are yes and amen. A thought came to me that fire and smoke can represent where we are not only in promise, but purpose. Are you smoke or fire. Either way, get up, get out and go after it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…
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Just a quick insight to my first vote on November 4, 2022 as a United States Citizen! Definitely can't wait to vote again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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Prov 18:16 "A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men." We wonder about our gift making room for us. But keep in mind, the room is only as big as how much you have developed the gift. Wreck the silo of what is in your hand. Meaning, focus on the one, specific talent/gift that has your attention. You can do this. Wreck it! …
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Have you ever thought about what kind of leader you are in the work place, home, or community without a title? John Maxwells 5 Levels of Leadership is my current read. And within I discover which of the five levels resonates with me. Remember to purchase your copy of I Am Restored on Amazon.com today! Purchase now Matthew 23:11 "But he who is great…
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Guys, I know many times you may feel undervalued, especially when society doesn't really celebrate you except one day a year. Jordan Peterson makes a very profound statement that "men are necessary". Today, please find value in knowing you do have a place. Also, check out my very first book, I Am Restored, available for purchase on Amazon today, wi…
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Recently I came across a short clip of professor Jordan Peterson being interviewed for a Dutch documentary. Within the interview a statement was made that men that follow him feel Mr. Petersen says that "it's okay to be a man". His reply, "it's not okay, it's necessary." That is where I begin today's short conversation. The importance of how we beg…
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Simply wanted to share a prayer for you.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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It's great to listen to inspiring men and women, looking to empower other men and women to their best self. Today's age has revealed to us that there is more within that we can use to create and build. However, there comes a time when you have to look internally, be quickened (brought alive) to what has strengthened you.Become the motivation.1 Samu…
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The Place of Now & the Place of Tomorrow. Are you frustrated with the transition of moving into what you have been called to be? Today I discuss my recent frustration over the last week, which showed me that I wasn't Operating in my Freedom. Not being free means that we are bond or tied down. Don't discount yourself or where you are now. Use it as …
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Guys, just an encouraging word to recognize the time in front of you. As every day is busy in routine of getting up, getting ready for work, going to work (on time) and dealing with the hustle of day, time is very important. And sometimes we just need to slow down and see time for what it is, an opportunity to poor into those closest to you. On thi…
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Last week I realized that for over seven years I've been hiding in a cave. From my divorce in 2014 to 2022, I've been hiding from the enemy, yet dwelling with God. I found a pillow to lay my head down for rest but had gotten too comfortable. This became relevant as I read the story of Elijah (1 Kings 18). Are you still hiding in a cave from the pas…
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Men, we are now in 2022 which is already moving by with the quickness. So in order to make this a successful year, I want you to know there is greatness in you (Les Brown). But we can't do any of this alone. Affirmation: act of saying or showing that something is true – the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed It's time for us…
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Welcome to 2022! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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Jonah 3 Do you remember a second chance in life? Do you remember the first? After hearing the word of God a second time, Jonah makes his journey to Nineveh and proclaims Gods word. As a result, the people repent and fast. Just the same, the king casts aside his robe (authority, duties and responsibilities) to consecrate himself as well. It's one th…
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Jonah 2 Often times when we rebel the results tend to never work out for our good. Jonah's nonchalant attitude and stubbornness leads him to become a man overboard, to settle in a dark place. Ministry, at it's heart, is not about the messenger, but about those who will receive the message. Jonahs 'great fish' reflects how it takes someone or someth…
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Jonah 1:10-16 We go deeper into the character of Jonah at a time where he is needed most. Many times we realize our lives would be better staying in our silos. Not having to deal with anyone or the world. However, when God has spoken his will over us, it's time to move. Unknowingly, Jonah is the key to the salvation of the ships mariners headed to …
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Jonah 1:4-9 It's time to arise, go and use the God-given gifting in you. His word in there for a purpose greater than we know. But in order to see it, we have to move in it. This is not the time to be selfish, but obedient. Stay committed to the process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support…
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This past weekend has been a great highlight over my 48 years. Over a two year period of being engaged in discipleship with other men, I am now Commissioned to Minister to Men. Listen in as I talk about my experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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Guys, how many times have you seen yourself running from a certain responsibility? From a young age there was always something we were very reluctant to do. For instance, taking out the trash, washing dishes, taking care of the yard and HOMEWORK! What were the results? Jonah 1:1-3 helps us to identify that in our own calling, we too, tend to run fr…
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When a parent asks a child what's wrong and their reply is "I don't know", they are speaking honestly that they don't know. When it comes to manhood its the same, to a degree because we have been in the world long enough to know most of our emotions. And then on the other hand, we are that same little boy trying to discover his feelings in life. Vu…
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Coming off a great event at Kingdom Ekklesia Church with Pastor Jason Johnson, Apotles Dettrick and Azeez this past weekend. So much word that we took in that allowed us all to be transparent, with the hope of helping men grow. One word that stuck with me is one that should go into the vocabulary for men. That word is 'vulnerable', coupled with tra…
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Let's Talk About It: Sexual Assault with Emiliano Diaz de Leon
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Important conversation held today with Emiliano Diaz de Leon, the Men's Engagement Specialist for TAASA.org. Through his background of being a sexual assault & prevention advocate, he has seen the trauma associated in this horrendous matter. Join in as we discuss what men can do by becoming engaged in being a solution and not the problem. 91% of vi…
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Let's Talk About It: Comparison in Masculinity #2
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How many times do we compare ourselves to other people? Today's world of engagement through social media gives room for anyone to compare based off the life of others. Comparison makes us compromise who we are in order to be someone else. As Les Brown says, "the greatness in you". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ma…
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Let's Talk About It: Comparison in Masculinity
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How many times have you compared to yourself to others? Too many times right? Well let today be the day it stops. For a long time I looked at and up to others, not believing that I have ability within myself to accomplish great things. Guys, believe in yourself! God gave you special gifts and abilities to operate in your Circle of Influence. That C…
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Let's Talk About It: Jason Johnson (The Umbrella of Masculinity, Healthy & Toxic)
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When you hate for conversations to end. A powerful engagement with Pastor Jason of Kingdom Ekklesia. Today we dove into the movement we continue to speak about, Toxic Masculinity, family, black investing and the church. "The loudest scream of a man is his silence." Though the current manhood topic is toxic masculinity, let's keep in mind it isn't a…
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Let's Talk About It: Healthy & Toxic Masculinity - What's Your Umbrella?
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Today I talk about building an umbrella of what your healthy and toxic masculinity looks like. Instead of lending a slant towards one side of the topic, let's try to balance it out by introducing a healthy viewpoint. Help me out guys, what are some of the things that you feel are healthy and toxic in today's world of masculinity? Are we becoming be…
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Let's Talk About It: Toxic Masculinity
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Defined: An upbringing that positions a young man/man to live and act in a way to promote manhood, but actually emasculates it. Yup, hits you right in the gut. Such a hot topic not just for today, but every day. Guys, how can we begin to change the culture of toxicity the world sees? For me, it always starts and ends with Jesus. Imagine going as fa…
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Interview: Freddie Sandifer - Man of many hats
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Fantastic and fun time connecting with our guest today, Freddie Sandifer, educator, public speaker, entrepreneur, father and husband. We dove right into a great topic, marriage and its healthy communication to building a lasting relationship. Continuing on, the needed discussion about mentoring young men of color and their trajectory into life. Als…
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Disclaimer: For the ages of 17+ Alright, I said this year would involve those hard but necessary topics that need to be discussed. This month we open up with one of the most prevalent in the lives of men, pornography. Yup, that very subject that seems to still be taboo. Guys, we have to take control over what the enemy (Satan) wants to do. It's in …
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Interview: Tony Rorie - Founder of Men & Ladies of Honor
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Entering into 2021 the first focus for Mandated was to begin the conversations about helping our young men and women. We kick it off with an fantastic organization, whose impact is found in thirteen countries, which began here in the DFW area. Our guest Tony Rorie, Founder of the Men & Ladies of Honor, joins us to discuss what he, his wife Melissa …
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Growing up I cannot remember actually talking about race as we do today. Times were much different. It's not that there wasn't social issues going on of racism, inequality or injustices. But living in a multi-cultural neighborhood reduced exposure to the larger issues of race at the time. My childhood was comprised of best friends that were black, …
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Welcome to 2021: Recap & What's Coming
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Hey guys, welcome to another year, two weeks removed. Today is January 11, 2021 and I'm joyous to know you are here with me as well. Our show today touches on issues of 2020 along with a quick overview of our guests. Look forward to speaking to you once again and soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/suppo…
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I never knew how much life (my life) is traversed in lanes. Listen in as I discuss how we navigate lanes to success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandated/support
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Interview: CharlesRays Coffe & Roasters
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Very fun time interviewing Kevin and Charnelle Cooper, owners of Charles Ray's Coffee and Roasters located in Sachse,TX. Our conversation touched on family, legacy, sourcing and building blocks. Why did they say yes to starting a coffee business? How did they begin the initial steps of building from their legacy? Listen in as they gave Mandated ins…
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Interview: Nakia Douglas, Exec. Director of TRIO & Pre-Collegiate Programs at UNT Dallas
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Alright gentlemen. Great time connecting with Nakia Douglas, Exec. Director of Trio & Pre-Collegiate Programs at UNT Dallas. With education being such a vital part of how we are navigating through 2020, Mr. Douglas speaks to us today on various topics centered on it as a foundation. As an educator he's influenced young women and men to become the b…
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Interview: Enterpreneurship w/Christopher Harold
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Are you at a point of considering entrepreneurship, or thinking about the full time leap. Listen in to today's show with Chris Harold, CEO of Kingdom Marketing Secrets.com. On this show we speak on.. Moving past fear (2 Tim 1:7) Having a support structure (check out episode 56) Every problem is a business Shifting mindsets Finding your purpose Chri…
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So what does Halloween and Covid-19 have in common? Today we discuss a very important topic that unfortunately begins in our teen years and can translate over to adulthood. Our topic, The Masks Men Wear goes into the reasons men don masks in the first place. Too often in our daily managing of life do we find it easy to hide behind something we are …
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As promised, our interview with the Scott Men (Reggie, Camon & Talon). Listen as these young men share briefly how they go about creating their works of art in the mediums of spray paint with saran wrap, markers and paper. Also, great insight from their father Reggie, the worship leader at Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas. Listen in on his though…
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