Cheri Hogrefe is never content with average and loves challenges. She’s a wife, a mother of three, and serves as the children’s curriculum developer at her church.
Cheri enjoys drawing from her passion and experience as a college athlete, physical education teacher and coach not only to write curriculum, but to face the challenges of life. I grew up with Cheri and learned first hand how much she loves life and those around her. And if there’s anything I appreciate as much as her infectious laughter, it’s the fact that she’s my cousin. You’re going to enjoy this conversation as she shares three thoughts that have been on her mind during this current global crisis.
Cheri Hogrefe is never content with average and loves challenges. She’s a wife, a mother of three, and serves as the children’s curriculum developer at her church. Cheri enjoys drawing from her passion and experience as a college athlete, physical education teacher and coach not only to write curriculum, but to face the challenges of life.
Jason Forte and I deployed to Iraq together from 2009-2010. I quickly learned how passionate he is about serving Soldiers and their families, and we’ve been good friends ever since.
I’ve learned a lot from Jason about intentional leadership and serving others. His example has made a big impact on my life. Recently, I asked Jason to share several of his thoughts regarding the current crisis our nation is facing. One of the big themes he’s experiencing has to do with the opportunity he sees to invest in family. Here are those three thoughts. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
There is a fascinating dimension in the mind that has incredible power to determine how we perform—in our professional and in our personal lives. That space is the sweet spot where Dr. Mary Rose Blank loves to operate. Mary Rose (or “M.R.” as her clients affectionately call her) is a mental performance coach specializing in sport and performance psychology. Her passion for excellence fuels her work with professional athletes and warriors to optimize their performance. I always enjoy sharing conversations with her exploring the space where mind, body and soul overlaps. In this conversation, M.R. shares her 3 thoughts on the current crisis challenging us today. You can check her out at: www.tier1mindset.com. Here are her “3 thoughts.” Enjoy!
Perception of the situation
Be mindful of our sphere of influence—Controlling what you can control (what you can control, what you can influence, what is outside your control)
There is a fascinating dimension in the mind that has incredible power to determine how we perform-in our professional and in our personal lives. That space is the sweet spot where Dr. Mary Rose Blank loves to operate. Mary Rose (or “M.R.”
You can hear previous conversations with Mary Rose at the following links:
James Evans founded the Nashville-based nonprofit, Benchmark Adventure Ministries (www.benchmark.org), because of his passion to use outdoor adventure to foster experiential learning.
James designs adventure programs that are specifically tailored for different teams and uses his programs to enhance building teamwork and resilience, and to generate self assessment. I’ve gotten to know James through his work with the military and have enjoyed seeing him in action. You’ll see why in our conversation as he shares his three thoughts on the current crisis. Enjoy!Here are James’s three thoughts:
Honestly assess where you’re at and take responsibility for it
James Evans founded the Nashville-based nonprofit, Benchmark Adventure Ministries (www.benchmark.org), because of his passion to use outdoor adventure to foster experiential learning. James designs adventure programs that are specifically tailored for different teams and uses his programs to enhance building teamwork and resilience, and to generate self assessment.
One of the great privileges of serving in the military is getting to know and work alongside others who see the world from different perspectives than my own, while at the same time partnering with them to serve others. I have come to respect and admire John Christian for his passion to help others through his work as a psychologist, and while there are ways we do see the world differently, we share a mutual appreciation for how our professional disciplines intersect for the good of those around us. I’ve had so many wonderful conversations with John about how faith and psychology intersect for good in people’s lives. I’m glad we finally got to record one of those conversations. I hope you enjoy listening to the three thoughts that have been on his mind during this global crisis.
We need a struggle to engage
Action leads to a change in attitude (behavioral activation)
One of the great privileges of serving in the military is getting to know and work alongside others who see the world from different perspectives than my own, while at the same time partnering with them to serve others.
Whether talking sports, current events, classic literature or theology, conversations with Jay Outen never disappoint. In this conversation Jay shares three thoughts that have been shaping his perspective as he observes our culture in the current Covid crisis:
1) The control we have in our lives is just an illusion
Whether talking sports, current events, classic literature or theology, conversations with Jay Outen never disappoint. In this conversation Jay shares three thoughts that have been shaping his perspective as he observes our culture in the current Covid crisis: 1) The control we have in our lives is just an illusion 2) What is my comfort?
We also dive into the classics and a little pop culture and discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, the Netflix documentary, “Tiger King,” and ESPN’s documentary, “The Last Dance.”
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“Three Thoughts” is a series of podcasts I’m producing to offer fresh perspective in this difficult time, and to offer help and hope for the challenges we are facing. I hope these “3 thoughts” episodes with a range of people from diverse disciplines and backgrounds offers encouragement for you today.
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Chip Satterlee shares three thoughts that have been shaping his perspective over the last few months, and talks about a couple books that have been influencing his mind and heart amidst the Covid-19 crisis.
This, too, shall pass—there’ a season for everything
Chip Satterlee shares three thoughts that have been shaping his perspective over the last few months, and talks about a couple books that have been influencing his mind and heart amidst the Covid-19 crisis.
Chip also mentions what an impact the recent song, The Blessing, by Kari Job, has made on him.
Nick Stavlund shares two essential insights that have been keeping his heart and mind in the right place during the current global crisis: 1) God is pursuing us, and (2) contentment and happiness doesn’t lie on the other side of achievement. He also shares about why he became a CrossFit coach and eventually started a box, CrossFit Chaparral, before becoming an Active Duty Army Chaplain.
Before becoming an Active Duty Army Chaplain, Nick ran a CrossFit box called CrossFit Chaparral
Nick Stavlund shares two essential insights that have been keeping his heart and mind in the right place during the current global crisis. 1) God is pursuing us, and (2) contentment and happiness doesn’t lie on the other side of achievement.
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Mike Krog is the kind of friend that always builds you up with truth, speaks words of encouragement, and offers timely words of wisdom that are insightful and relevant to whatever situation you’re in. I first got to know Mike when we worked as Army Chaplains together in the mighty 101st ABN Division at Fort Campbell, and since then our paths have crossed on several occasions in school and at work. I asked Mike to share three thoughts that offer the right perspective, and which offer help and hope in the midst of this current global crisis. What he shares is really good, and as always, Mike draws his insights from a broad menu of personal reading, reflection and study. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
Mike Krog is the kind of friend that always builds you up with truth, speaks words of encouragement, and offers timely words of wisdom that are insightful and relevant to whatever situation you’re in.
You’ve got to hear his three thoughts, but I’ll list them here for quick reference:
Listen to the voices that give you hope and life
Find meaning in this time of hardship
Go outside
Also, Mike shares a song that has made an impact on him during this time: Crowder, Johnnyswim, Tori Kelly – Because He Lives (Easter At Passion City Church)
Official Video for “Because He Lives” by Crowder, Johnnyswim, and Tori Kelly on Easter at Passion City Church Get Passion’s new album here: https://passionmu…
“Three Thoughts” is a series of podcasts I’m producing to offer fresh insight that helps us maintain the right perspective in this difficult time, and to find help and hope for the challenges we are facing. I hope these “3 thoughts” episodes with a range of people from diverse disciplines and backgrounds offers encouragement for you today.
Brandon Bayne is a religion professor at the University of North Carolina. We attended seminary together in Boston and have stayed in touch ever since. I have admired his journey through academia and love how passionate he is about pursuing knowledge and understanding the world around him.
As the COVID-19 crisis first unfolded, and universities were sending students home and trying to figure out how to restructure the university classroom, Brandon sat down and wrote out five principles that would guide his approach to his syllabus. He published it on Facebook and Twitter, thinking it might offer several meaningful ideas for other educators, but the response was so broad and receptive, that Time heard about it and asked him for an interview. In our conversation, Brandon shares those five principles and how recently losing his mom to cancer shaped some of his thinking.
Brandon Bayne is a religion professor at the University of North Carolina. We attended seminary together in Boston and have stayed in touch ever since. I have admired his journey through academia and love how passionate he is about pursuing knowledge and understanding the world around him.
Dr. Bayne’s first book, Missions Begin with Blood: Suffering and Salvation in the Spanish Borderlands, is forthcoming with Fordham University Press later in 2020. His other publications include:
Cheri enjoys drawing from her passion and experience as a college athlete, physical education teacher and coach not only to write curriculum, but to face the challenges of life. I grew up with Cheri and learned first hand how much she loves life and those around her. And if there’s anything I appreciate as much as her infectious laughter, it’s the fact that she’s my cousin. You’re going to enjoy this conversation as she shares three thoughts that have been on her mind during this current global crisis.
