Every morning, thousands of cars pass through the intersection of Ridgeway and Park in Memphis.

And there’s one man I’ve seen there for years.

I still don’t even know his name.

He’s a veteran, and from the little I learned years ago, he stands by the roadside collecting money to help other veterans who are homeless. Food. A warm meal. A place to stay. Help getting through another day.

In Episode 213 of Summit After the Storm, I talk about the people we pass every day without really seeing them, the danger of reducing people to a sign or circumstance, and the kind of leadership that comes from choosing to carry a burden nobody assigned you.

Hebrews 13:2 reminds us not to forget hospitality to strangers. Sometimes the person we know the least about may have the most to teach us.

This one has me asking a simple question: how many people have I driven past without ever learning their story?

My book, Summit After the Storm, releases November 10. Preorder and learn more at SummitAfterStorm.com.

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I thought Episode 212 was going to come from Sunday’s baseball game.

Then the rain canceled it.

But the best lesson of the weekend had already happened at a child’s birthday party.

Great food. Great people. Football on TV. An inflatable obstacle course for the kids. Then the party rolled straight into trick-or-treating.

Nothing dramatic happened. Nothing “big” happened.

And maybe that was the point.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, I talk about why some of the best moments in life are the simplest ones, why great culture is really about belonging, and why we need to recognize a good moment while we’re still living it.

Sometimes the best part of the weekend is simply being with great people.

My book, Summit After the Storm, releases November 10. Preorder and learn more at SummitAfterStorm.com.

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What happens when you’re used to being the one who helps—but suddenly you’re the one who needs help?

After tearing my ACL, I’ve had to slow down and accept some temporary limitations. Then last week, while Amanda was out of town, my mom and dad came to stay with me and help out. At 52 years old, having my parents step back into that role hit me differently than I expected.

In Episode 211 of Summit After the Storm, I share what this season is teaching me about strength, pride, family, leadership, and the humility required to accept a hand when you’re usually the one offering it.

Ecclesiastes 4 reminds us that sometimes we’re the person helping someone back up—and sometimes we’re the one who needs the hand.

You don’t have to be at full strength to still show up.

And my book, Summit After the Storm, releases next week on November 10. Preorder your copy and learn more at SummitAfterStorm.com.

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