Welcome to the Re-Cap Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Larry Carter, author of the book Connections Count. His book is available on Amazon at https://a.co/d/06gPpj43?utm_source=chatgpt.com

At the heart of Connections Count is a simple but powerful conviction: relationships matter more than resumes. This isn't a book about collecting contacts — it's about listening with intention, building trust, and treating every person as someone of value.

The central idea is this: people are not an interruption to leadership — they are the purpose of leadership. When we listen well, build trust before we need it, and help others recognize their own value, our influence becomes both stronger and more enduring.

The quality of our leadership is often revealed by the quality of our relationships. Before asking what a person can do, take time to understand who that person is.

Larry also shares a concept from the book called "The First 60 Seconds" — the lasting impact we make in the very first minute of meeting someone.

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Welcome to the Re-Cap Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Mrs. Sandy Alpert, Executive Director of LifeTalk Pregnancy Resource Center.

LifeTalk's mission is to protect the unborn, share the Gospel, and transform our community — one life at a time. Their vision is to see women and men transformed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, empowering a culture of life.

Mrs. Alpert shares invaluable insight into the work LifeTalk is doing and the many ways you can get involved — whether through volunteering or supporting their mission if you have a heart for life.

Please visit their website for more information: https://lifetalkprc.org/

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Welcome to the Re-Cap Podcast! In this episode, on the 4th of July 2026 as our nation celebrate its 250th anniversary, we take a look at the meaning of two words that will be used a lot; Freedom and Liberty.

Aida and I provide a mini-Bible Study on the scriptural reference and what they mean through the lens of Jesus Christ!

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