Edie Worthington is the first female Football Graduate Assistant at the US Air Force Academy.  She is passionate about sharing her faith.  Hear her perspective for Sports Chaplains and Character Coaches - encouraging us to keep the main thing the main thing and challenging us to always pursue the outliers.Resource Mentioned: No Place Left

Sterling Brown has worked as a Collegiate Strength Coach, Church Planter, non-profit leader - and now is employed by a Public State University as a Character Coach.  His diverse background has uniquely equipped him for this role.  Hear how he came to this place in his career and the value of such a position within collegiate athletic departments.

Ali Malaekeh works for FCA with Southern California Colleges.  As a former Collegiate Coach, he understands the needs and desires of college coaches in a personal way.  This journey has led him to grow and get trained in mental performance coaching.  He is using this skillset to serve teams, coaches, and build culture.Resources Mentioned:HabitudesJon Gordon's Power of Positive LeadershipBrian Cain Mental Performance Coach

How do we find, recruit, and train the next generation of Sports Chaplains?  Join Roger and Marla as they interview Drew (State Director for Colorado) and Emily (Director for Atlanta Collegiate Team).In this episode, we discuss:Moving from being an operational leader to a strategic leaderHow to get and maintain a recruiting mindsetRegular rhythms and practical actions that will help a leader recognize where and with whom to investDiscerning needs, opportunities, and goals - and how to prioritize themWhat makes for a "good fit" or the "right person" to hirePractical and strategic milestones in a hiring and training processRecognizing how to develop those that you lead

Roger and Marla are joined by Byron Samuels, Jay Badry and Carl Dambman.  These veteran sports chaplains combined have served all around the globe, in some of the most challenging of settings.  They have competed and coached at the highest levels.  Yet they have the humility to share with us mistakes made and lessons learned.   Here are some soundbites of their wisdom: - Purpose > Placement - "Thy will be done" is the best part of the Lord's Prayer. - Create a fictitious but real "board of directors". - Make sure you are in a good place before going to a new place - Inertia is difficult to overcome, sometimes just need to take that first step and see how God leads you. - God's clear call comes with vision and strategy enough for a passion and direction - Be willing to be discipled by another - Don't let ambition and position trump what God is calling you to do - Recognize that not every fight is a "good fight".

Join guests Will Whitmore and Paul Putz in a conversation with Roger and Marla about how to continually grow as a Sports Chaplain or Character Coach.  We bring four different perspectives that range from academic to practical.  Resources referenced in this podcast:Chaplaincy Innovation LabSport Faith Life - podcast and blogFaith and Sport Institute - Baylor UniversityChristians in Sport - UKOther Ideas mentioned:Consider taking a college course (you can find free and online ones) pertaining to Bible, Theology, Chaplaincy beyond just sports, Pastoral Care, etc.Get feedback from people investing in youWrite down for personal reflection: What do I do? Why do I do it? What works well?

In our line of work, we talk about the Ministry of Presence - being around enough to be relevant, engaging with others then taking the time to equip and empower them.  There's a ton of ministry to be done - more ministry than there seems to be time for it can seem.  Listen in on a conversation between Roger and Marla with Mark Parker, Chaudlier Shepherd, Daniel Rich and Patricia Hollowell as we ask about how they steward time, energy, priorities, seasons and stations of life.Resources:- Daniel mentioned Unhurried Living and Alan Fadling as he spoke about taking 4 day retreats during various seasons of the year.

Aaron Fuller (Chaplain with extensive research and work in resiliency/self care) and Ross Georgiou (Global Sports Chaplaincy and Major Sports Events Chaplaincy) help us understand how to better care for ourselves while caring for others. Resources utilized by Aaron or RossBooks:Sports Chaplaincy: Trends, Issues, and Debates, Andrew Parker, (Editor)Chosen Suffering: Becoming Elite In Life and Leadership by Tom RyanPastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People who no longer need a God by Andrew RootPodcasts:The Daily Stoic with Ryan HolidayNew Time Religious with Andrew RootWrestling Changed my Life PodcastUnlocking Us with Brene BrownApps:Provider Resilience (Defense Health Agency)ACT Coach (Dept of VA)Mindfulness Coach (Dept of VA) Other:Whoop (www.whoop.com), Oura Ring (www.ouraring.com)Article:The Importance of Self Care Planning During Coronavirus

Our Guests for today's discussion are Dr. Julie Partridge of Southern Illinois University and Mark Fleming of Sports Chaplaincy United Kingdom.TIMESTAMPS CAN BE FOUND IN CHAPTERSRESOURCESMentioned in the PodcastConfessions of a Football Chaplain: Fleming, MarkDr Caroline Leaf (@drcarolineleaf)Dr Daniel Amen (@doc_amen)Dr. Partridge's list of referral resources current as of August 2021:PodcastsIncrease Your Impact Brene Brown: Unlocking Us Unit3d Therapy for Black Girls All Black Men Need Therapy ED (eating disorders) Matters Podcast Outsports The Black (Un)conscious Black Mental Health Matters Silent Symptoms: Black Mental Health  The Happiness Lab The Eating Disorders Recovery Podcast with Dr. Janean Anderson  Movies/Videos: Chasing the Present “It Gets Better” Project (videos featuring LGBTQ+ experiences) https://itgetsbetter.org/ Persons of Interest: Nafis Ricks (https://youtu.be/J3T5KrRkYMU) (TedX) Black Mental Health Matters: Phillips Roundtree (https://youtu.be/meHVNJ5Y05g)  (TedX) Reimagining Mental Health Discourse among African Americans: Dr. Shaun Fletcher (https://youtu.be/j5RcWNvu12U) ‘It’s OK to not be OK’: What top athletes have said about mental health in sport (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N5RT...)  (TedX) Athletes and Mental Health: The Hidden Opponent: Victoria Garrick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdk7p...) Books: The Masks of Masculinity by Lewis Howes Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari Before Happiness by Shawn Achor The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Dr. Rheeda Walker Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks On Me (Charlamagne Tha God) Radical Compassion by Tara Brach What Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan  Apps: The Safe Place Calm Headspace Liberate Moodfit MoodMission Depression CBT Self-Help Guide Websites: Melanin & Mental Health (www.melaninandmentalhealth.com) The Unplug Collective (www.theunplugcollective.com)  Athletes Connected (www.athletesconnected.umich.edu)