Winning Minds
By Fred LaValley
Winning MindsAug 03, 2020
2023.04 Israel, Russia, China: The Big One
I delivered this sermon back in April of this year – 2023. This is just a small part of it dealing with the instability of world governments and economies. Everyone was concerned about Russia and Ukraine, but I said, things can easily accelerate, and What if this scenario played out… now we see some of it is. But are you ready for what I called “The Big One”? Thank you for listening. I hope this challenges you and inspires you to make the greatest winning decision: living for Jesus Christ and looking forward to His return.
Full Sermon: The Big One
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2023.03 Satan, Technology and Faith
Written in 1975, but oddly relevant now. Even though technology has progressed and accelerated as much as it has, Howard Snyder's words still ring true in 2023. This is a reading from his book, The Problem of Wineskins: Church Structure in a Technological Age. Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it, share it, and that it contributes to your next winning decision. The Problem of Wineskins (40th Anniversary Edition): 9781628243390: Amazon.com: Books Winning Minds - YouTube
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2023.02 What is Money? Michael Sailor & Robert Breedlove
The "What Is Money" Show and podcast are very popular and informative. But it falls short in diagnosing the root problem with broken money. The root cause is the human condition: sin. And the true and final solution is a conversion experience with Jesus Christ. In this episode I respond to and share my thoughts on the topic and what the Bible says about it.
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoyed it and that it contributes to your next WINNING decision.
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2023.01 Mental Health and Weed(ing)?
Recently, my parents moved. And because of the move, I began receiving their forwarded mail. One of the items was a gardening magazine my mom would read. Because I enjoy gardening, I figured I’d check it out.
Interestingly enough, the articles were not about gardening as much as they were about mental health: dealing with life’s ups and downs. Events in the various authors’ lives, and the reflections and lessons learned. This episode is the result of that reading.
I am reading 4 of the short articles from the magazine. It’s called “Green Prints”, and this issue specifically is called, “The Weeder’s Reader.” Each article is separated with the least annoying sound effect I could find, and I give the title of the article as well.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this, and that it contributes to your next Winning Decision, and possibly even inspires you to get into gardening.
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2022.15 Rachel LaValley: Identity and Unsubscribing
Life comes at you 100 miles-per-hour and we get swept into it's current. But what if you could "check out" from it... in a HEALTHY, WINNING way? That is what Rachel LaValley decided to do. She did not like the pace her family was running at, so she took things into her own hands, and into her own home. It is challenging on many levels, but the reward is worth it so far.
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2022.14 Women and Mothers
What does fair treatment and equality for women look like? What is the value of all the things women, and particularly mothers, do? How much should women be paid? What do we get right and what do we get wrong as a society? These are valuable questions to consider, and hopefully lead to actions and behavior that helps us all WIN in life.
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2022.13 Autumn Fortitude: Strength Sown Steadily
Fall is beginning. That means winter is coming. Nothing new there - it's been happening for thousands of years. But before we move on or start looking ahead too soon, we should slow down and smell the... pumpkins? Maybe not. But we should slow down and think for a while - not about the world or even your nation, but you...personally. What is happening in your life and what future are you headed towards? How have you actually grown so far this year? These questions are easy to ask and read (or listen to), but will we take the time to consider and answer them? This episode is not a conversation. I am reading two articles from the Fall 2022 edition of the Magnolia Journal. I'm reading it because I found them useful and hope you will as well. But also, to use it as a way to ask you: what are you reading? You must have more than your own thoughts in your mind. You must have more content than whatever youtube video or social media channel you follow. There is immense benefit in taking time to read, consider, think. Stop watching screens and READ. Your mind will benefit as well as your body, and it helps you slow down and be present in wherever you are and whatever season of life you are in right now. Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2022.12 Amen Clinics: Mental Hygiene
"Wash your hands."
We saw signs and ads everywhere for the past 2 years telling us to do this - something we learned to do when we were 3 years old. I remember visiting a college campus in 2021 and seeing those signs up in the bathrooms. I thought, "Seriously? Our up-and-coming, brightest-minds-of-the-future have to be told do something this elementary?" I'm not making light of the situation we all know too well but simply pointing out that physical hygiene is something we learn as children.
But what about mental hygiene?
In this episode, I am reading an article published by the Amen Clinics. This clinic was established by Dr. Daniel Amen (what a last name, right?), and you can find it in the link provided in the show notes. I have learned so much through their articles, podcasts, YouTube videos and books over the previous 2 and a half years. I thought it would be appropriate to feature this simple, yet very effective WINNING practice in an episode.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this, and that it contributes to your mental hygiene and your next WINNIGN decision.
Mental Hygiene Is Just as Important as Washing Your Hands | Amen Clinics
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2022.11 Gabriel Copeland: From Fatherless to a Father
"There's a hole in my soul and it's the shape of my father..." and so Gabriel Copeland began his speech to the Boys and Girls Club.
Unfortunately, his is an all-too-common experience for many young men and women. However, Gabe was able to overcome the challenges of growing up without his father and is now married and has a family of his own. And today he pours himself back into the lives of boys and girls of his local community.
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it, and that it contributes to your next WINNING decision.
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2022.10 Derrick Caldwell: Resources and Relationships
Today’s guest is Derrick Caldwell – the Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Lanier, the place where he has worked for the last 20 years or so. Throughout his time he has guided, mentored and helped thousands of young men and women. He does this because he sees himself in so many of them. As a young man he so often did not have these resources and relationships. But now, through his care and commitment, there are several well-known men and women he has directly influenced, and many, many more who are having a positive impact on their local communities and families. Derrick Caldwell is definitely a WINNING MIND!
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next WINNING decision.
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2022.09 Stacey Cothren: BODY and Mind
How can something be a 1st and a 2nd at the same time? No, this isn’t about quantum supercomputers. This is better! This is THE FIRST time the Winning Minds podcast has a repeat guest. Yes, a 2nd time! In this episode, Stacey Cothren joins us again to discuss how we can use our bodies to assist our minds, the signs of being mentally unhealthy, and how we can also help others improve themselves and become a WINNING MIND!
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2022.08 *SPECIAL* I.C.E. (Intelligence. Character. Ethic.)
I.C.E.
"Intelligence, Character, and Ethic. Work hard if you want to be respected."
Dropping a new Winning Minds-inspired song!
This track was inspired, originally, by the episode where I read MLK Jr's essays, "The Purpose of Education" (go back and listen to the episode - it's a good one). And then over the next several episodes, the guests continued to provide confirmation and inspiration. So here it is!
Listen and share it with someone who would benefit from it and enjoy the music.
Thank you for listening. I hope it contributes to your next winning decision.
"Winning Minds: I.C.E." was written and produced by Fred LaValley
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2022.07 C.S. Lewis: Death Threats
My guest is another WINNING MIND from history:
He was born in Ireland in 1898. His mother died when he was 10, and 1 month later he moved to England to attend school. He later joined the British army and fought in WW1. He was a friend if J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the “Lord of the Rings.” He was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. [He] wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. One of his works is the classic series: The Chronicles of Narnia.
Who is this WINNING…and apparently, WRITING MIND? It is Clive Staples Lewis, also known as CS Lewis.
This reading is called “On Living in an Atomic Age” is just one of the many essays in a book called “Present Concerns.” It is a collection of essays CS Lewis wrote and published during his life. It speaks of an Atomic Bomb, which I think is relevant to us now, but could also be substituted with the threat of pandemic, war, famine, or whatever else seems to threaten us any given year.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this, and that it challenges you to think and live, and that it contributes to your next WINNING decision.
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2022.06 Roberto Rivera *3 of 3 Resilience and Growth
What does success mean to you? Roberto Rivera knew what he wanted but getting there did not necessarily go as he planned. Despite losses and setbacks, he continued working towards success as he defined it. This is part 3 of Coach Rivera’s WINNING story. I strongly encourage you to go back and listen to parts 1 and 2. You will be able to understand and appreciate this part that much more.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2022.05 Roberto Rivera *2 of 3: Resilience and Growth
Wrong place, wrong time, or right place, right time? It wasn’t just that, but for Roberto Rivera it was also resilience, relationships, and decisions. He is the only one, out of 13 brothers and sisters, to graduate high school. But then he also went on to graduate from college and even became an officer in the United States Army. Trust me, there is a whole lot more to this WINNING story.
This is part 2 of my conversation with Coach Rivera. If you haven’t heard part 1, go back and listen and then come back and catch part 2.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2022.04 Roberto Rivera *1 of 3: Resilience and Growth
He found himself homeless at 16 years old… but two things kept him motivated: he just wanted to, one day, be a good father, and make his mom proud. Roberto Rivera faced more than his fair-share of adversity, but somehow, he made it. He accomplished those goals, and a whole lot more!
This is part 1 of a three, yes 3! part series with Coach Rivera. It’s that good.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2022.03 Juice: Identity and Character
"I am the boys and girls club." No, this is not a late commercial for the "Big Game", but these are the words of Matthew Juwon Jeffries, aka Juice. Born and raised in Gainesville GA, struggling with an unfortunate home-life, Juice ran to the Boys and Girls Club. It became his 2nd home. It was there that men began mentoring him and helping him develop the self-awareness and character that define who he is today. And now his passion is to do the same for other young men.
Thank you for listening to this episode. I really enjoyed getting to know him, and I hope you do to.
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2022.02 Alan Griffin: Opportunities and Relationships
Alan Griffin is the head coach of the girls’ varsity basketball team at Gainesville High School. I really enjoyed this conversation with Coach Griffin as we talked about taking advantage of the small opportunities that come your way, because those little ones bring you closer to bigger ones. He also spoke about how games are won and lost; seasons are good, and seasons are bad…but growth and relationships last a lot longer than any particular joy after winning or pain after losing. This is truly a winning conversation about creating memories and teaching lessons.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this episode, and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2022.01 Quaris Franklin: Redemption and Mentorship
Quaris Franklin grew up in trouble. At 12 years old he began running away from home, and for the next 5 years he was in an out of Youth Detention Centers. At 17, he landed in jail. His life was full of pain, rejection, and violence… until several years ago. It all changed when he changed. Now he has gotten married, started a family, started several businesses and even a mentorship program for young men. This episode is not just a story of redemption, but of hope and character building. It is a WINNING episode.
Thank you for listening. I hope you not only enjoy it, but that it contributes to your next Winning decision.
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2021.22 Adrian Cromwell: Hard Work and Persistence
Adrian Cromwell is an assistant principal at Gainesville High School, a school of nearly 2,500 students. I’ve gotten to know Mr. Cromwell as I’ve recently began mentoring at the high school. One thing I learned from the start is he is very humble, and very visible and active within the student population. He has heart and passion to see our young men and women become successful and overcome the challenges they face in life. I enjoyed this conversation because you can hear his energy as well as observe the strength of character and the WINNING MIND that brought him to where he is today.
Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it, and that it contributes to your next winning decision.
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2021.21 Camille Viera: From Two Boxes to Managing Multiple Business
2021.20 Lou Koon: Faith and Suicide *2 of 2
2021.19 Lou Koon: Considering Suicide *1 of 2
2021.18 Change Your Mind *Special Release
2021.17 Martin Luther King Jr: What’s the Purpose of Education? (MLK Jr)
2021.16 Rona Falls: Filipina Business Owner
2021.15 Andrew Davenport: Service and Community
This episode is full of winning wisdom and experience that I believe will contribute to your next winning decision.
If you know a military veteran, please encourage them to reach out to Andrew: Andrew Davenport | LinkedIn
Thank you for listening!
2021.14 Willie Mitchell: Living and Leading Locally
2021.13 Charmaine Broughton: Challenges, Opportunities and Growth
2021.12 Isaac Fuentes: True Story of a Mexican Immigrant (part 2 of 2)
2021.11 Isaac Fuentes: True Story of a Mexican Immigrant (part 1 of 2)
2021.10 Antonio Martin: Black Business Owner
2021.09 Jason Johnson: Dealing with the Death of a Parent as a Child
Today we have Jason Johnson – cousin of previous guest, Georgia Fay, and therefore nephew of another previous guest, Georgia’s father: Alvin Smith. If you haven’t heard their episode, go back and listen. For real. I’m telling you, these folks, this FAMILY… is a dynasty of WINNERS. And when I say that, please don’t think that just means they show up and collect a trophy without earning it. Winning is not easy glory and fame and confetti falling from the ceiling. It’s fighting through unique challenges, and making up your mind – making, building, renewing, changing, creating – fighting for a mindset that can win.
In this episode, Jason discusses how he has been able to live well despite losing his mother to cancer when he was a young boy.
Don’t sit back and relax and enjoy the show. No. I need you to commit your attention and lean in to this episode.
Thank you for listening. I believe this can help you, or maybe even help you help someone else, make some winning decisions.
2021.08 Adam Parker: Dealing with the Death of a Parent as an Adult
2021.07 Stacey Cothren: Mental Health if Physical
2021.06 Rachel LaValley: Hatred and Healing (Yourself, not Others)
2021.05 Markel Smith: Homeless When He Graduated High School - Now He’s a Family Man
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2021.04 Hurl Steward: Black Husband and Father
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2021.03 Danny Delgado: READ, READ, READ!
This is Danny Delgado’s story, and he joins us on today’s episode to discuss something you may not expect – READING! Yes, the exciting world of literature!
Don’t skip this episode. Don’t move on to the next one in your playlist. I know this is not everyone’s favorite subject or hobby…but that’s why this is Winning Minds – our goal is to help you think, change, and grow by sharing what has helped others change, grow, and think. Today’s conversation, hopefully, will do just that for you.
I’ll offer an apology now - the audio from our conversation is a little “muddy” in the beginning, but about 5 minutes into the it we were able to make a change and fix it. You will notice a definite improvement in Danny’s audio.
Alright, that’s enough introduction. Thank you for listening to this episode – I just want you to know, Reading is LIT…. and I hope this contributes to your next winning decision.
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2021.02 Georgia Fay: Black Female Business Owner (Mental Finesse) (2 of 2)
In our first episode, Georgia refers to a certain “gift” in her life: her mother… who battled with her own mental health. And today she graciously shares with us, certainly from her personal experiences, some simple yet very helpful advice on how to think about and approach this incredible challenge.
And then we close out discussing my own (and maybe yours too) developing thoughts about, and view of, people we may think are “crazy.” Let’s just say the stigma isn’t accurate or helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to Winning Minds. I hope you find this conversation valuable, and my goal is that it would contribute to your next winning decision.
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2021.01 Georgia Fay: Black Female Business Owner (Mental Finesse) (1 of 2)
There's no one better to begin it with than Georgia Fay: co-owner of Mental Finesse, a mindset and life-coaching service she and her sister started almost two years ago. But this isn't about her business, it's about her life. Georgia's passion for mental health is deeply personal, is far more than an occupation, and goes way beyond academic concepts and impractical advice.
This is part 1 of a 2 part series with her, so please open your heart and mind to this conversation (and the next), and start WINNING in 2021!
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2020.15 Jeremiah Sims: Trauma, Tragedy and Transformation
…AND THAT WAS JUST DURING THE FIRST 12 YEARS OF HIS LIFE!!
How does anyone rebound from that? How does someone not only just HOPE to make it out, but even beyond hoping, how does someone actually DO IT?!? All I can say is, buckle up, and get ready to listen to Jeremiah Sims tell you about his life… and how at 17 years of age he discovered there was a world bigger than the tragedy he was living in and how it motivated him to be better, and start WINNING!
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2020.14 Into-Africa *Special Feature*
This is a special feature "presentation" but really can be considered part 3 of Alvin Smith's episodes (Make sure you listen to the first two. Did somebody say Trilogy!?). This episode is dedicated to his charity organization, Into-Africa, and the goal is that you would listen and realize you can change. Things in your life can change. Your LIFE can be BETTER if you are willing to think differently and put in the necessary work. Know Better. Do Better. Be Better.
You'll hear a few audio clips we've taken (with permission) to help you understand what Winning Minds and Into-Africa are all about. Another reason for this being “special feature’ is because we've recorded a song for Into-Africa. The “featured” song features Atlanta, Georgia resident Chetan Benson – an amazing voice, but more and most importantly a husband and father.
So…here it goes! A condensed interview-visionary presentation, and a special feature song for Into-Africa are coming atcha right now! It’s time to WIN…and go IN-to Africa!
"Into-Africa" written and produced by Fred LaValley. Vocals by Fred LaValley and Chetan Benson. Instrumental is for non-profit use from www.allroundabeats.com
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Winning Minds 2020.13 with Alvin Smith *2 of 2
The goal of Winning Minds is to challenge the way we think, and to offer perhaps a new way of thinking which leads to better living. One of the key people who led me to start this podcast, although indirectly, was Alvin Smith. He was raised in Athens, GA and now is an associate pastor of Door Church in Tucson, AZ and is the Founder and Director of Into-Africa ministries. This episode is part 2 of my conversation with him, and as you listen, I believe you will be inspired to think, live and be better than you ever have before. Thanks for listening to this podcast. I hope it contributes to your next winning decision.
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Winning Minds 2020.12 with Alvin Smith *1 of 2
At 26 years of age, he and his wife moved to the poorest nation in the world: no running water, no electricity…in his own words, he describes it as “overwhelming poverty.” But what he and his wife started now reaches not only people all over Sierra Leone, but 14 other African nations, and can even be found in Europe. How does that happen? In this podcast, Alvin Smith speaks about how being creative and resilient can enable us to rise above poverty and improve ourselves and our communities. Thanks for listening to this podcast. I hope it contributes to you next winning decision.
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Winning Minds 2020.11 with Michael Thurmond
"Where are the men?" This was the cry of Michael Thurmond as he stood before a crowd of a few hundred people in the sweltering sun of a June afternoon in Gainesville, GA. They all came to discuss and rally together to dedicate themselves to fixing, not the problems of the world, not the problems of America, but the problems within their own community. And when Mike began to speak, he spoke with passion from his own life experiences and convictions. In this episode, Pastor Mike takes up that same message. So please listen and consider his words. Thanks for listening to this podcast, I hope it contributes to your next winning decision.
*Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* https://www.godovermoney.com/
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Winning Minds 2020.10 with Isaac Owolabi
In a society where we are more connected than ever… well, at least we thought we were until social distancing and quarantining showed us that we need more than 4G and 5G friends. We need real relationships. In this episode, I’m speaking with Isaac Owolabi – engineer, entrepreneur, husband, dad… friend… who has lived all over the US and not only “been there, done that, got the t-shirt”, but also still has real friends in those places. Thank you for listening to this podcast, and I hope it helps you make friends and be a better friend.
*Credit: intro track is "Warriors" by Bizzle (God Over Money)* https://www.godovermoney.com/
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Winning Minds 2020.09 with Joe Hernandez
It was a Wednesday night, 9 years ago that he found himself on the run from the law, lonely and broken… and that night, at 21 years of age, he chose to change. The man he tried to become since he was 17 was not the man he wanted to be anymore. In this episode, Joe Hernandez shares how the wrong idea and example of what a man is took him to a dark and dangerous place. But he has changed now and endeavors to help others WIN by embracing the truth and the challenge of what a man really is.
Joe and his wife are now youth pastors of The Door Church in McAllen, TX after pioneering a church-plant in Detroit, MI for 3 years.
https://www.thedoormcallen.com
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Winning Minds 2020.08 with Ashton Cheeks *2 of 2
This is part 2 of the two-part series with Ashton Cheeks. In this episode Fred and Ashton dive into the lessons Ashton learned, and how he has changed the way he thinks about habits and discipline. He tells us how disciplined thinking is not emotional, and also by applying disciplined habits you can transform areas of yourself you are not confident in.
You can follow Ashton on Instagram @ashton_develops and on Facebook at facebook.com/ashtoncheeks.
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Winning Minds 2020.07 with Ashton Cheeks *1 of 2
Meet Entre-believer, Ashton Cheeks: broken dreams didn’t break him, and tough luck didn’t leave him down on his luck thanks to his never-quit attitude. But just like he needed more than dreams, he needed more than attitude. Ashton is now WINNING because he’s learned the value of good habits and daily, practical discipline. In part 1 of this 2 part series, he tells us how life and his mentor taught him “You can have hallelujah, but you need ‘do-allujah’.”
You can follow Ashton on Instagram @ashton_develops and on Facebook at facebook.com/ashtoncheeks.
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