Jan 25 2024
S2:E1 Difficult Losses and Worthy Wins w/ John Olinger
It’s the Season 2 premiere of the Come.Union Podcast! Your hosts, Erin Olinger and Ramonita Smith, are so excited for this new season and their refreshed vision for the show!In Season 2, you will still find all that you loved about season 1, but this season is all about sharing personal stories—featuring some of their closest friends—and how they found reconciliation with God, self, and others in the midst of their stories.The first special guest is John Olinger, who happens to also be Erin’s husband. :)John shares his journey of losing his mother at a young age, the transformation and impact of relationships in his life, lessons he learned about identity in difficult moments, his journey of working at NIKE, and learning the importance of “winning where it’s worthy.” He also shares what he learned through losing his father three years ago and how that loss has shaped his life and mission since. Key Highlights:* Difficult losses lead to worthy winsJohn’s story revolves around the theme of "difficult losses and worthy wins." This title encapsulates the journey of reconciliation that he has experienced in his life. Through John’s life, he has learned that through facing and overcoming challenges, we can achieve meaningful victories.* Turning to God in griefOne of the key themes in John's story is his ability to turn to God in times of grief. Despite experiencing difficult losses, such as the passing of his mother and father, John chose to lean on his faith rather than turn away from it. This choice is particularly remarkable considering that many people often become angry with God or question their faith when faced with such tragic circumstances.* Identity is not defined by achievementsRegardless of success in his career at Nike, John shares his learnings through many moments of his life that showed him how much our identity is not defined by what we achieve but by who we are and were made to be.John is a strategic consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker. He uses his expertise in strategy, marketing, and storytelling to empower organizations and individuals to get worthy wins. John plans to publish his first book in 2024.To find out more about WORTHY WINS and the work John is doing, go to worthywins.co and follow him @johnolinger.Listen NOW!Follow us on instagram @come.union Subscibe to our newsletter at come-union.com and subscribe to the podcast on this listening platform too!