Perspective Through Pain

By Brett Dominique Luster

This podcast helps you connect with purpose for constant improvement. We discuss fitness, sports, and faith. Grab a drink, kick back and enjoy the show.

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Cultivating Vision With Marcella and Brandi of The Macoupin Art Collective

Perspective Through PainNov 08, 2020

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18:46

Lessons In Obedience With Tasia Percevecz of CrossFit Mayhem Freedom

Thank you for joining the podcast! Today's conversation features Tasia Percevecz with CrossFit Mayhem Freedom in Cookeville, Tennessee. When she’s not training with probably the best CrossFit team on the planet, she is enjoying coffee—a lot of it—chatting with friends and hiking.

We talk about what pain teaches you in competition and in life, as well as what a difficult medical setback is showing her about obedience. You can follow Tasia on Instagram @tasiapercevecz.

Its all on the Perspective Through Pain Podcast where we encourage you—have the boldness to not settle for what’s good, but go for what’s best.

Feb 15, 202131:34

Witch Doctors Done Gone Radical: Why Fresh Water Is Turning Things Upside Down In West Africa

Join Mark Alexander from Africa Oasis Project and me for a fresh episode. In part two of our talk, we take a look at growing up in Africa as a missionary kid, how fresh H20 cleans up yellow fever and what people can do with the time they save once they don’t have to walk to dirty water holes. Encourage. Train. Inspire. Check out AOP media at africaoasisproject.com.

Jan 23, 202129:17

Erasing Desperation: Why One Man Moved His Family To Africa With A Timeless Message And Clean Water

Every day 25,000 people die from unsafe drinking water, and 90 percent of them are under the age of five. Join me as Africa Oasis Project missionary Mark Alexander tells me why a girl from Oregon raised $36,000 for three wells, why clean water provides women with access to education, and how he was supernaturally delivered from a carjacking at gunpoint. Visit africaoasisproject.com to learn more or donate.

Jan 07, 202101:24:06

Life At 12 Miles Per Hour: Embracing Risk While Cycling Through Iceland And Vietnam

Thank you for joining us for this discussion about risk and return, pursuing dreams and living unafraid. In this episode we will unpack seeing what you never would have seen without the risk, how discipline leads to freedom, the feeling of camping in front of a glacier in Iceland, discovering black sand beaches there, and what it’s like for a woman to open up her pub in England just so you can get a drink. It’s the Perspective Through Pain Podcast. You can follow Brad’s journeys on Facebook at “Mile One”. For more inspirational content regarding faith and fitness follow Brett Luster, Author and Speaker on Facebook.

Dec 20, 202001:03:00

Cultivating Vision With Marcella and Brandi of The Macoupin Art Collective

Join us as sisters-in-law Brandi and Marcella Cloud talk about what it takes to bring a vision to reality.

We also explore a program that seeks to get art to each child in foster care countywide, the power of using your hands to serve and more!

You can find out much more about The Mac at macart.org.

To learn more about how the Fostering HUGS organization helps children in foster care, search their name on Facebook, and be sure to capitalize HUGS.

Nov 08, 202018:46

The Art Bus: What It Takes To Dream Big At The Macoupin Art Collective

In this week’s episode Brandi and Marcella Cloud break down the essence of how to bring dreams into reality. Macoupin Art Collective began in the heart of Brandi Cloud because of the lack of art resources in her hometown in Illinois. From that came a studio that has reached hundreds of people in the three years it has been open. Discover what exactly an art bus is, some of the items on their dream list, as well as what is in their five year plan. For more information on The MAC, go to macart.org.

Oct 25, 202024:12

How To Not Be Paranoid When Chasing Outlandish Dreams (2/2)

“If you can overcome your mind and your thoughts there’s [an] endless amount of things you can do.” Join Brad Fiori and me for part 2 of our conversation about going after audacious dreams. Brad talks about his plans to motorbike to the Arctic, adversity on the Appalachian Trail, the most painful day he had hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, cultivating crazy confidence, and much more. You can follow Brad’s journeys on Facebook at Mile One.

Oct 15, 202021:28

Don’t Take The Dream To Your Graveyard: A Man And His Thoughts While Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail

Join Brad Fiori and myself on the Perspective Through Pain Podcast. Brad hiked 2,653 miles through California, Oregon and Washington on the Pacific Crest Trail. Listen to what he had to say about chasing dreams before it’s too late; how to break down difficult things and succeed; keys to mental toughness; three things you get when meeting people living on the PCT; relationships he forged in the wilderness and much more. Please follow Brad on Facebook by searching Mile One. Brett Luster is on Instagram @lusterbrett.

Oct 09, 202019:29

Real Masculinity And What Sports Do To Foster It: Part 2

Steve Russell and I talk more about how sports can give men hope at a young age. We unravel some of the character traits our coaches developed in us; how an athletic team can pull you out of a dark place; one pitcher’s commitment to give $100 for each strikeout to help children get adopted; what it’s like to hang out at a card shop as a boy; how sports become your life; what they do to teach respect for authority, and much, much more. Enjoy. Please subscribe and follow me on Instagram @lusterbrett.

Oct 01, 202024:25

Real Masculinity And What Sports Do To Foster It

Thank you for joining me with my guest Steve Russell for this week’s episode. You’ll hear us break down the power of sports figures on our youth, how sports build community among children, how to cultivate discipline, the legendary workouts of Dwayne Johnson and Tom Brady, a recap of some NFL performances from this past week, and more. Please subscribe and follow me on Instagram @lusterbrett. Encourage. Train. Inspire.

Sep 19, 202020:04

Tattoos, Taste, and A Taco Truck: One Man’s Journey Past Himself and Into Freedom

Colt Dean is owner of Off The Wall Chef Service in southwestern Illinois. Colt started Off The Wall three years ago and has gained rave reviews, nearly 4,000 likes on Facebook and a massive local following. His life was hit with adversity, however, and through it he has learned the power of appreciation. In this episode you’ll hear some colorful and inspiring quotes such as “Rock and roll and God bless”, “Just roll with the punches and breathe”, “Its not about the fast dollar, it’s about the slow nickel”, and “Just ‘cause God throws you a curveball don’t mean he’s not gonna throw some whip cream on it later.” To find out more about OTW visit them on Facebook at m.facebook.com/offthewallchefservice/?_rdr Please share this podcast and follow me on Instagram @lusterbrett. PEACE!

Aug 27, 202027:21

Big Hugs, Setting Unrealistic Goals, and Avoiding Negative Peer Pressure

Thank you for joining me, Brett Luster, for the Perspective Through Pain Podcast. I have Tanner Farmer with me today. He was a former three year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team as well as a runner up to the national champion in NAIA wrestling. We talked a lot of leadership as well as not being scared of “what if’s”; setting unrealistic goals; influencing people in a positive way; work ethic; getting back up after making a bad choice; how he made a difference in the life of a young man’s life; how to avoid negative peer pressure; why hugs are so powerful; and the importance of constructive feedback. Follow Tanner on Instagram @tannerfarmer and on Twitter @TRFarmer73. Check out Brett’s book Perspective Through Pain in Kindle or paperback here: amzn.to/2ZuVFeM Follow Brett on Instagram @lusterbrett.

Jul 23, 202044:21

Jun 03, 202021:59

Providing Alternatives to Abortion While Raising 13 Kids

Join me, Brett Luster for today’s episode as I discuss overcoming great adversity with Angela Michael. Angela is a leader in the mobile ultrasound movement. She leads Small Victories Ministries in the Granite City area, where her team has saved 5,800 babies from abortion over 27 years. You can find more about resources they provide or how to volunteer at smallvictoriesusa.com.

May 29, 202057:28

Spiritual Discipline with Chris Gromis (Part 2 of the conversation)

David’s Sword Ministries founder Chris Gromis talks with me about hos journey from near-alcoholic to born again Christian; how to build spiritual stamina; resisting the temptation to enable people; how to know you’re making a difference in someone when you don’t see results; survivalism and friendship. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

May 20, 202032:18

One Man’s 100 Pound Weight Loss Journey With One Of Fitness’s Best Brands

Join me, Brett Luster as I talk with Chris Gromis. Chris is founder of David’s Sword Ministries and a former bodybuilding.com ambassador. Listen in as we discuss helping soldiers with mental health resources; strategies for battling loneliness during COVID-19; one man’s journey from 287 pounds to 187 en route to becoming a bodybuilding.com ambassador; how veganism helps top athletes perform; what nutrition and exercise does for the mind and body, and more.

May 16, 202029:34