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Interview With Mary Jenkins

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Imagine being told you have cancer, get fired from your job because you had to take off of work for your chemotherapy treatments, and being turned down for welfare assistance. That’s exactly what happened to Mary Jenkins. Yet, in the middle of all this, she started a nonprofit to help others in her situation. Since 2005, COC Cares has helped hundreds of families with financial aid and emotional support. Hear Mary’s incredible story of strength and determination. Click on the link to listen.

The Determined People Podcast-Episode #217

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False Advertising…

Madison Avenue tells us if we drink a certain beer we won’t get fat, blondes have more fun, and using certain products will make all of our problems disappear. Did not fall for it. Our minds are always working, and susceptible to suggestion. Feed your mind the truth. Only truth…

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Change. Really?

Fifty years ago, the band Ten Years After released a song titled “I’d Love to Change The World.” In the lyrics, they talk of noble ideas such as feed the poor, stop war, and eliminate pollution. Yet, in the chorus the lyricist wrote, “I’d love to change the world, but I don’t know what to do.”

These world challenges are huge, almost overwhelming. But I believe we can do something about them. Change begins when we are willing to do something. Change begins with me…

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Interview With Dale Lykins

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It takes courage to put principles above the security of a paycheck. Dale Lykins had been a pastor in a traditional church for 30 years, but when he saw the church becoming more interested in self-preservation and perpetuating itself, Dale decided to start a new church where everyone is celebrated for who they are…God’s masterpiece. Dale founded The Open Table in February 2019, approximately 8 months after sharing with his wife that he was gay. You don’t want to miss this man’s incredible story. Click on the link to listen:

The Determined People Podcast

Episode #210

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