1Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) says: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. Romans 8:28 (NKJV) says: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Lamar West about finding Godliness with Contentment after becoming injured and not fulfilling his dream of making it into the NFL. You will also hear about: how he became a football coach after no longer playing, the differences with training his sons in football vs. other young boys, what he loves about seeing his sons succeed as well as some challenges they've faced, how he balances his sons' athletics and attending church on Sundays, how he shines His light as a christian coach, "God moments" he has experienced as a coach/mentor, possible speaking engagements in the future, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!

1Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) says: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. Romans 8:28 (NKJV) says: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

1Timothy 6:11 (NKJV) says: Now godliness with contentment is great gain. Romans 8:28 (NKJV) says: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. In Part 1 of this episode, I speak with Lamar West about finding Godliness with Contentment after becoming injured and not fulfilling his dream of making it into the NFL. You will also hear about: who he was as a young boy growing up in Newark, N.J. and Baltimore, MD., what it was like growing up in a single family household with his Mother who struggled with drug addiction, his upbringing in and out of church and how it impacted him, what sparked his interest to play football, what led him to receive a full football scholarship to play at Morgan St., how playing football was more challenging in college compared to high school, how he got injured in his sophomore year of college and how it changed the trajectory of his future, what it was like raising young children at a young age, what led him to attend his current church home, things he taught his sons when they were young, and more!

Psalm 34:18 (NKJV) says: The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Titus 3:3-7 (NKJV) says: For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Algenia White (from the Marriage Series) about becoming saved after witnessing her Mother's death. You will also hear about: how maintaining purity in her relationship with her future husband was different for her, what it was like getting married soon after graduating college, what it was like not being able to conceive then having a miscarriage, going through postpartum depression after having her 1st child, how she parents her children vs. how she was parented growing up, lessons she teaches her children that she would have wanted as a child, how she's healing from her Mom's death from a different perspective, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!

Psalm 34:18 (NKJV) says: The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Titus 3:3-7 (NKJV) says: For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. In this episode, I speak with Algenia White about becoming saved after witnessing her Mother's death. You will also hear about: who she was as a little girl growing up in D.C., what it was like being raised by her great grandmother, why her older brothers became like Father figures to her, her experience with having a Mother incarcerated, how she began developing a relationship with God, what it was like witnessing her Mom's death at 16 years old and how Jesus saved her, being in a toxic relationship in high school after losing her Mom, going off to college and meeting her future husband, and more!

Romans 5:3-5 (NKJV) says: And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. In the Bible, there are countless stories of women who waited on God for children from Sarah in the Old Testament, to Elizabeth in the New Testament. Waiting on God for anything is never easy, especially when He has made it clear that it WILL happen, but His timing doesn't align with our own. In those times of waiting, we must know that God is building our character and is also building a testimony that will help others with similar stories. In this episode, I speak with Phoelicia Blagmon about her journey with infertility. You will also hear about: her upbringing as a young girl and growing up in the South, what her college years were like and falling in love during her freshman year, getting married to her college sweetheart and not being able to conceive for 5 years, the health issues that surrounded her and her husband not being able to conceive, what led to her divorce and how she coped with not having children, how she got into another relationship that eventually led to her current marriage and losing her 1st baby, what it was like losing 2 more babies, how she has dealt with not ever having children of her own, the blessing of having 2 step sons and being a "Nana" to her grandchildren, wisdom, encouragement, and advice for others in her shoes, and more!

Exodus 20:12 (NKJV) says: Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Glen Wiggins about his journey with caring for his Mother with Alzheimer's disease while being a Husband and Dad. You will hear about: what it was like when she no longer remembered who he and his family were, the transition with moving his Mom from his house to an assisted living facility, not being able to see his Mom in person when the pandemic began, what led to his Mom's death, what he and his family learned after experiencing his Mom's illness, one of the traits he remembers most about his Mom, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!

Exodus 20:12 (NKJV) says: Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. In Part 1 of this episode, I speak with Glen Wiggins about his journey with caring for his Mother with Alzheimer's disease while being a Husband and Dad. You will hear about: what it was like growing up in church from an early age, memories of him as a young boy in his family, meeting his wife and getting married quickly, what it was like getting married and having his first child while living with his Mom, fun activities with his family and Mom, his Mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis and when it happened, her gradual declining health with Alzheimer's and how Glen and his family stepped in to help, what his prayers were like while she was ill, things he learned about the healthcare system and the difficulty of budgeting her money while managing her life simultaneously, how he balanced taking care of his children while caring for his Mom, and more!

Philippians 2:3-4 (NKJV) says: Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. In Part 2 of this episode, I speak with Shedrick Elliott (from Episode 28 - Marriage Series) about his coaching journey throughout the years. You will hear about: what led him to sharing about his Mother's death with his athletes, how he applies the lessons his teaches to his athletes to his own life, the impactful relationships he has established over the years with his athletes, the one thing he helps his athletes with the most, his struggle with overthinking and imagining false scenarios, being a married coach vs. a single coach, how his wife helps him in his coaching role, the internal struggle he has had with his weight since he was a young boy, the reason behind why he's so transparent about his life and struggles, wisdom, advice, and encouragement for others, and more!