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Mightier Than A Sword w/ John Green

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Our purpose is to empower those in the Black community to think about our role and responsibility to ourselves, families, communities and future.

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How To Avoid Hopelessness, Joblessness And Become Relevant

March 20, 2022 15:30 - 30 minutes - 13.5 MB

Want To Improve Your Health, Relationships And Money....  If  You Want To Know I Want To Share.... Things To Consider: What Should I Look For In Any Relationship And What Should Others See When They See Me? Is My Employment, Income And Wealth  At Risk?   How Often Do You Find Yourself Feeling Lost Discourage Without The Belief That Things Can Improve And You Will Improve Them?  What Is The Right Mindset That Will Allow Your Value To Be Seen? Keep Listening.....

The Power Of Creativity In Acheiving Dreams And Overcoming Obstacles

December 31, 2017 23:30 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Join Me In Conversation As We Remember The Power Of Creativity In Overcoming Obstacles And Achieving Our Dreams. In What Ways Can We Be More Creative, Intentional And Resourceful To Our Families And Others? "The kids, the dream, knowing that when you try to achieve something and you have a dream, selling a dream is one thing and living it is another, those are the things that kept me going. I live with a positive attitude, so as long as I could find water, we kept swimming. As long as child...

Are You Protecting Your Legacy With Life Insurance?

November 09, 2017 00:30 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

One Of The Greatest Strategies We Can Adopt, When Trying To Be More Intentional About Our Lives Is To Consider Our Daily Habits, Plans And  Ultimately The Impact Our Personal Decisions Have On Our Legacy.... This Conversation Will Remind Us That What We Do With Our Lives, Thoughts  And Money Influence What Happens Tomorrow..... Every Action And Decision Helps To Create Our Legacy....

What Is Moral Courage And Where Does It Come From?

August 06, 2017 20:00 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MB

There are certain characteristics in people that remind us of our ability to confront and challenge injustice and inequities in society. Among those qualities exist Moral Courage.  Without such individuals williness to be unpopular, to make certain sacrifices and ask each of us to think about how society is organized important social changes will never occur.  These are the men and women that we should acknowlege and celebrate. The ones who call upon us to demonstrate a higher degree of human...

The Need For Rebirth, Renewal And Change Agents Today

April 16, 2017 22:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Join us today as we think about the need for rebirth, renewal and resurrection.   What does any of this mean to us on an individual level?   As we look around what do we see, are there conditions and situations around us that need attention?  Are we willing to be honest about what we see?  What sacrifices are we willing to make  for change? 

The Impact Of Money Problems On Our Psychology

March 26, 2017 22:30 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Join us today a we look at the affects that money problems have on the minds of individuals and families.  In fact some studies have discovered that money plays a role in depression and deaths....  How do we guard against such risk?

Organizing Priorities And Solving Problems

March 12, 2017 22:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

In This Discussion We Will Look At  A Pressing Concern And A Very Familiar Issue Among Politicians As Well Community Members: Public Safety And Gun Violence Has Touched Far Too Many Lives But How Should  We Think About This Problem To Employ Our Best Solutions...     One Of  The Greatest Skills We Can Learn Is How To Solve Problems... This Skill Will Help Us To Address Not Only Issues Of Public Safety But Most Challenges We Face.

Chicago: Reducing The Body Count In Exchange For Social Programs

February 05, 2017 23:30 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

The preservation of human lives should be important to all freedom loving people.  For anyone to suggest that in exchange for reducing the body count we expect to be rewarded with social programs sounds crazy...

Choosing Our Battles And Knowing Which Battles Are Worthy Of The Fight

January 15, 2017 23:30 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

Join Us Today As We Talk About:   Choosing And Prioritizing Our Objectives And The Importance Of Short-Term Goals And The Dangers Of Short-Term Thinking...  

Overcoming The Fear Of Failure And Lessons Learned....

January 08, 2017 23:30 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

Join Us Today As We Explore The Importance Of Not Allowing Our Fear Of Failure To Cost Us The Lessons Of The Experience.......     Something To Consider: Why Unpleasant Life Experiences Should Not Be Feared? Why "Smart" Goals Are The Key To Conquering Failure? How Does Lack Of Accountability Lead to Lack Of Effort And Lack Of Achievement ?      

What The Movie “Fences” Taught Me About Creating The Best Year Ever!

January 01, 2017 23:30 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

What The Movie “Fences” Taught Me About Creating The Best Year Ever! Today we will have a conversation about protecting our lives, families and dreams. The role Fences play and the lessons learned from the recent movie “Fences” Starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.       How should we organize our lives? How do we resist the temptation to quit when we experience trouble? How do we make life’s most difficult experiences our most treasured lessons? "Some people build fences to keep ...

Overcoming Perception

November 27, 2016 23:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

This conversation dealing with perception took place earlier this year.  Perception is critical to our understading and worldview....

As A Man Thinketh So Is He… The Mind Donald Trump

November 20, 2016 23:30 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Join the conversation: As A Man Thinketh So Is He… The Mind of Donald Trump How does various personality traits influence our decisions, goals and future?   Something To Read And Consider... Do you share any of the personality traits of Donald Trump? Do you find any troubling about a Trump presidency? Interesting read: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/the-mind-of-donald-trump/480771/  

The skill we must embrace to save us from joblessness in the future

November 13, 2016 23:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Join us for our re-broadcast today as we explore the topic: The skill  must we embrace to save us from joblessness in the future   Up to 65% of the jobs Generation Z will perform don’t even exist yet and up to 45% of the activities people are paid to perform today could be automated using current technology. This won’t necessarily mean fewer jobs, but it will mean new jobs requiring different skills.   Mara Swan, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy and Talent, ManpowerGroup   Thin...

Nat Turner Freedom Fighter Or Criminal?

November 06, 2016 23:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Join the conversation:    Nat Turner Freedom Fighter Or Criminal? Something To Think About: How could we interpret the life of Nat Turner does this piece of  history still have relevance today? 

Protecting The Minds And Hearts Of Our Sons

October 30, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Join us today as we discuss crucial conversations among fathers and son's...  As we share some our successes, challenges, concerns and hopes for the future as fathers.

The Skill We Need For The Future In The Digital Age

October 23, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

This conversation has been pre-recorded...

The skill we must embrace to save us from joblessness in the future

October 16, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Join us today as we explore the topic: The skill  must we embrace to save us from joblessness in the future   Up to 65% of the jobs Generation Z will perform don’t even exist yet and up to 45% of the activities people are paid to perform today could be automated using current technology. This won’t necessarily mean fewer jobs, but it will mean new jobs requiring different skills.   Mara Swan, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy and Talent, ManpowerGroup   Things to consider: In w...

Ethics In Leadership: Why Issues Of Ethics Should Never Be Ignored

October 09, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Join Us Today As We Discuss Ethics In Leadership.....   Something To Consider: Why Should Issues of Ethic Be Considered InLeadership? How Devastating Are The Consequences When We Only Consider A Person's Capability And Not Their Character When Choosing A Leader? 

The reason why we should choose loyalty to principals over loyalty to people

October 02, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Join the conversation: The reason why we should choose loyalty to principals over loyalty to people: Chicago’s “Top Cop” Says He’s Breaking Police “Code of Silence” Let’s talk about it 718-508-9533 or click below to listen.  If you care to share your thoughts press#1 to express yourself.... “ Leaders themselves lie at the core of both the cause and solution to police corruption and the Code of Silence”      Neal Trautman, Director, The National Institute of Ethics   Something To Conside...

Are You Protecting Your Legacy With Life Insurance?

September 25, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Often times we understand legacy to be something that just happens. Nothing intentional, not planned, little consideration given.  However, when it comes to the financial aspects of our legacy knowing the steps we should take to protect what matters is important.   Your chance of winning the Powerball jackpot: 1 in 175 million. The chance of dying after age 25 before reaching normal retirement age is 1 in 6 for men and 1 in 9 for women.... Let’s not leave our Legacy and the financial secur...

Are You Protecting Your Legacy With Life Insurance?

September 18, 2016 22:30 - 5 minutes - 4.37 MB

Often times we understand legacy to be something that just happens. Nothing intentional, not planned, little consideration given.  However, when it comes to the financial aspects of our legacy knowing the steps we should take to protect what matters is important.   Your chance of winning the Powerball jackpot: 1 in 175 million. The chance of dying after age 25 before reaching normal retirement age is 1 in 6 for men and 1 in 9 for women.... Let’s not leave our Legacy and the financial secur...

How can we change

September 11, 2016 22:30 - 57 minutes - 51.3 MB

Join us the re-broadcast of: How can we change what we are willing to stomach and tolerate? "Anger can be good fuel when it is well placed but destructive when used unwisely it should not be a permanent state but can aid in progress when used appropriately" J.Green Something to consider: What have we learned to accept and tolerate in place of appropriate anger?   To Read: Interesting perspective on appropriate anger: http://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11487098/obama-british-grandfather-kenya

Are You Protecting Your Legacy With Life Insurance?

September 04, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Often times we understand legacy to be something that just happens. Nothing intentional, not planned, little consideration given.  However, when it comes to the financial aspects of our legacy knowing the steps we should take to protect what matters is important.   Your chance of winning the Powerball jackpot: 1 in 175 million. The chance of dying after age 25 before reaching normal retirement age is 1 in 6 for men and 1 in 9 for women.... Let’s not leave our Legacy and the financial secur...

The Importance Of Understanding And Establishing A Legacy....

August 28, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

It's always good to consider what direction our lives are taking. Why do we do what we do, what is truly driving us?  Whatever path we are on or decide to pursue will ultimately help shape our legacy....  Something To Consider: The fight for civil rights was a fight about legacy. Having the right to define, create and determine one's life purpose, free from discriminatory practices...... What fight are we engaged in are you fighting for your legacy? 

Looking to sell your home? You can still sell your home for what it is worth..

August 21, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Looking to sell your home?  You've invested your money, get what it is worth! Today we have joining the conversation is Art Jarrett. Art is a top sales professional with over 20 years in business.  He has received countless awards throughout his career for breaking sales records, achieving business objectives and for his involvement in his community.  He’s been "Agent Of The Month"  countless times, and was the recipient of American Family Insurance coveted award  “Agent Of The Year” .  Art ...

Looking to sell your home? You can still sell your home for what it is worth..

August 21, 2016 22:30 - 59 minutes - 53.3 MB

Looking to sell your home?  You've invested your money, get what it is worth! Today we have joining the conversation is Art Jarrett. Art is a top sales professional with over 20 years in business.  He has received countless awards throughout his career for breaking sales records, achieving business objectives and for his involvement in his community.  He’s been "Agent Of The Month"  countless times, and was the recipient of American Family Insurance coveted award  “Agent Of The Year” .  Art ...

Looking to sell your home? You've invested your money, get what it is worth!

August 14, 2016 22:30 - 59 minutes - 53.5 MB

Looking to sell your home?  You've invested your money, get what it is worth! Today we have joining the conversation is Art Jarrett. Art is a top sales professional with over 20 years in business.  He has received countless awards throughout his career for breaking sales records, achieving business objectives and for his involvement in his community.  He’s been "Agent Of The Month"  countless times, and was the recipient of American Family Insurance coveted award  “Agent Of The Year” .  Art ...

Healthy Communication Is Critical To Healthy Relationships

August 07, 2016 22:30 - 59 minutes - 53.2 MB

In a world of competing thoughts, ideas, beliefs and priorities, learning to engage in healthy communication can help resolve conflicts. Good communication helps to build trust and cooperation among competing interest. Yes, healthy communication is determined by how we speak of and to each other. After listening to this past conversation hopefully we all will be reminded of how we can use our words more carefully.....  

Trump Has A Realistic Chance Of Winning The White House

July 31, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Trump Has A  Realistic Chance Of Winning The White House: Join The Conversation As We Explore His Popularity And Why His Message Resonates.  Interesting Article: https://medium.com/@boxerbk/confused-why-donald-trumps-message-is-resonating-1154c977697b#.edinwnmj3  

The world has a leadership problem. So how do we fix it?

July 24, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The world has a leadership problem. So how do we fix it? Today we will explore the role of leadership in addressing concerns of policing in America. We will also look at what people throughout the world look for in their leaders. Later in the conversation we will discuss the recent decision by players of the WNBA to express their concerns about police authority and the leagues decision to rescind their initial fine.   "We need change and we have a platform to speak. Don't tell us we have a ...

Alternatives to police use of deadly force

July 17, 2016 22:30 - 58 minutes - 52.9 MB

The work necessary to maintain liberty and protect the rights of American citizens never ends.  It becomes necessary to review police policies and other policies to determine how they serve the interest of the public.  So let's continue to work toward a better society where all stakeholders are regarded...   Let consider various alternatives to the use of deadly force in policing.....  

What is the meaning of freedom and justice if such justice is not for all

July 10, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Join the conversation today  as we explore the meaning of freedom, justice and police abuse of power

Now that you are free how do you choose to protect such liberty

July 03, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Join us today as we think about the opportunities and challenges that liberty presents....

How can we change what we are willing to stomach and tolerate?

June 26, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Join the conversation today: How can we change what we are willing to stomach and tolerate? "Anger can be good fuel when it is well placed but destructive when used unwisely it should not be a permanent state but can aid in progress when used appropriately" J.Green Something to consider: What have we learned to accept and tolerate in place of appropriate anger?   To Read: Interesting perspective on appropriate anger: http://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11487098/obama-british-grandfather-ken...

Who Do Men Say I Am? Considering Issues Of Identity

June 12, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Join the conversation Who Do Men Say I Am? The issue of identity, how others see you and how we see ourselves are things many of us think about from time to time. For some the questions of identity and who they are is cut and dry for others not as clear and continues to evolve... To Read: http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/im-not-african-american-im-black-racial-labels-matter/1008819/   "I am America. I am the part you won't recognise. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my nam...

Identity Crisis, Identity Theft and Transcending Race

June 05, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

Does success require minorities to become color blind?

Memorial Day: Black Participation In The Military

May 29, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Are younger generation of Blacks feeling more patriotic or more disconnected from a sense of national identity?

If you can 't afford it just wait until you can

May 22, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

How can any business survive if they continue to give in to the demands of discounts? Is there a difference between being a wise consumer and a hook-up seeker? Check out article: Why small business owners should stop giving out hook-up http://www.blackenterprise.com/small-business/4-reasons-for-small-business-owners-to-stop-giving-hook-ups/    

Overcoming The Perceptions Of Being A Minority In Business And In The Workplace

May 15, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Join the conversation: Overcoming the perceptions of being a minority in business and in the workplace.. Something to consider: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/23/AR2010042302443.html   Why are minority service providers' and professionals oftentimes perceived as less competent? In what ways can these challenges be addressed?

Overcoming The Perceptions Of Being A Minority In Business And In The Workplace

May 01, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Join the conversation: Overcoming the perceptions of being a minority in business and in the workplace.. Something to consider: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/23/AR2010042302443.html   Why are minority service providers' and professionals oftentimes perceived as less competent? In what ways can these challenges be addressed?  

The impact of religious leadership failure

April 24, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Join the conversation as we explore the subject: What is the impact of religious leadership failure? “ The catholic church is no longer providing a solution that resonates for many and fewer believe in such solutions when they are proposed by a discredited brand”  Brendan Canavan       To read more http://www.newsweek.com/catholic-church-tarnished-beyond-repair-449885?rx=us Something to consider: When individuals come up short or does not meet our expectations of leadership how shoul...

The Relevance Of The Bible... What Gives The Bible Credibility?

April 10, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour

Join us today as we discuss the subject:   The Relevance Of The Bible:  What Gives The Bible Credibility?   To Read: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2011/feb/21/biblical-literalism-bible-christians Something to consider: Must we believe that the Bible or other religious books have been directly inspired by God to receive value from them?      

Does the church still have relevance in the lives of Black people?

April 03, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour

Join us today as we explore the reasons for faith and the relevancy of Church in the lives of Black Americans.   When states passed laws making it illegal to teach black people to read, many learned in church. Even people with little faith had great respect and admiration for the church, if for no other reason than it was a "surrogate world" for black people, as E. Franklin Frazier noted in his book, "The Negro Church in America," in 1963. Is the Black church still such a place? To read: ...

Easter, Resurrection, Forgiveness and Life lessons

March 27, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour

Happy Easter Everyone This is a re-broadcast-Happy Easter Everyone! Join us today at 5:30 cst as we raised the subject:  Easter, Resurrection, Forgiveness and Life lessons.... Do you see forgiveness as a critical component of conflict resolutions and does forgiveness have a place in our life experience, personal or political?  Is this a good representation of forgiveness or is common missing the point? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/18/common-white-people-cure-to-racism_n_6895864...

The impact of our vote and the power we entrust to those we elect

March 20, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Join us today as we explore the subject:  The impact of our vote and the power we entrust to those we elect    “The prosecutor has more power over life, liberty and reputation than any other person in America” Supreme Court Justice and chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials,   Robert Johnson   How can such an important position ever be regarded with little interest by the electorate?    Read why voter's loss confidence in this prosecutor: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/11/24/145...

The goal of diversity

March 13, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Re-broadcast: Join us today as we discuss the subject: The goal of diversity:  Why some Judges tend to be more lenient on defendants of a different race. Something to consider: If people can’t help but see the world through the lens of their own experiences how can we ever meet the challenge of being impartial in criminal justice? Show article https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/24/researchers-have-discovered-a-surprising-racial-bias-in-the-criminal-justice-system/?posts...

The goal of diversity: Why some Judges tend to be more lenient on defendants of

March 06, 2016 23:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Join us today as we discuss the subject: The goal of diversity:  Why some Judges tend to be more lenient on defendants of a different race. Something to consider: If people can’t help but see the world through the lens of their own experiences how can we ever meet the challenge of being impartial in criminal justice? Show article https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/24/researchers-have-discovered-a-surprising-racial-bias-in-the-criminal-justice-system/?postshare=9981456679...

Locked Up In America: How The Dreams of 580,000 Black Men Became A Nightmare

February 28, 2016 23:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Join the discussion as we explore the topic: Locked Up In America: How The Dreams of 580,000 Black Men Became A Nightmare Something To Consider: Has the nation’s answer to a weak economy been putting men in prisons who can’t find work?    

Good relationships involve how we speak of and speak to each other

February 14, 2016 23:30 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Join us as we raise the following questions: Could the challenge of many relationships begin with how we choose to use our words? What does it mean to affirm someone and how best can we use affirmation in our marriages and relationships? How do we respond during the difficult moments and what should we be mindful of when it comes to protecting our relationships? Do you find the observance of valentine's day to be important in our efforts to affirm our love for one another?   

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