The Decision Hour

Ep: 315 - Aligning Your Truth

In this episode I sit down with Community Hero, Health Coach and Friend, Mr. Joel Evan. (https://www.joelevancoaching.com). Joel shares his story with us about being in Law Enforcement for nearly 15 years in Oakland, Ca. and San Francisco, Ca.  We discuss what that experience was like for him and the how and why he got out of that career, making a decision that aligned with his truth. It was a blessing in disguise. 
We then talk how he started his business, becoming a coach, the investment he made in himself and what he is doing today to help others be present, in flow, engaged in reality and doing what really matters! Take a listen
 
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Ep: 314 - Ol Man Strength

On this episode I get to sit down with my good friend Paul “Mellon” McFadden.  Some of you may know Paul as he is one of the hosts of the hit podcast, Pushing Back Chaos. 
We start the show with some friendly banter swapping some stories about tattoos and the stories behind them. Then we dive into the topic of what we are going to discuss which is ‘ol Man Strength Topics. We are on different continents, in different time zones, had different childhoods and whatnot, but we're running on similar tracks. 
Take a listen as we share some of our experiences and the approach each of us takes when it comes to our physical well-being.  ‘ol Man Strength, comes in many different ways.  Take a listen. 

Ep: 313 - Bank On Yourself

On this episode I sit down with financial specialist, private money lender, real estate investor and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization, Sarry Ibrahim.  Grab a pen and take notes. Sarry is the CEO of finassetprotection.com. We are going to discuss Credit -vs- debit cards, what does it mean to have “mental accounting”, should you get a  financial analysis, real estate investing and the difference of an active investor or passive investor. All this and more!  
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Cash value life insurance (to be your own bank) 
Life insurance in general 
Investment planning
Financial coaching
Getting out of debt 
Real estate investing 
Getting approved for a new loan/refinancing a loan Contact Sarry TODAY! finassetprotection.com

Ep: 312 - Dirt Church

It’s always good when you meet someone that is giving back to the community and event better when they are sharing the word of God.  I recently met Mr. Ed Stratton at an event and he had a table set up with “Fellowship of Christian Athletes Outdoors”.  Take a listen as I sit down with Ed and we take a little bit about the history of the organization, what it’s doing for coaches and athletes around the country.  We discuss how Ed got involved in ministry and his love for the outdoors and motocross. Now he serves full time as an Area Director with two specific areas of focus, Northeast FCA Outdoors Director and NY FCA Motocross & Off-Road Director.
One of the coolest things you’ll hear is Ed talking about “Dirt Church”.
“So we'll do prayer at the races, we'll also do a chapel service, we call it dirt church. So we do dirt church at the track. And you know, one of the things that makes this so appealing to people is, you know, a lot of people have a desire to, to either know more about God or, or build on the relationship they have through Jesus Christ. And they don't get a chance to do it in this sport, because it's always a weekend that so you know, they don't have a chance to go to church. So we bring the church to the track” 
~ Ed Stratton ~
 
We wrap up the show with Ed sharing a very personal Decision Hour moment as he explains feeling, “lost in the center and separated from God”. 
 
Be sure to checkout the websites:
https://www.mxfca.org
www.northeastfca.org/outdoors
 
Follow on social media: FB, IG - @FCAOutdoors
 
About Ed Stratton:
Ed Stratton comes to FCA with a wealth of experience, passion for people and an excitement for exploring new ways to share the Gospel. Growing up in Camden, NY, Ed raced motocross for many years until graduating from high school, and then graduated from Alfred State College with a degree in business management. In 1990 he married his childhood sweetheart Kelli and in 2022 they celebrated 32 years of marriage, they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.
With a background in government contracting and Health and Life insurance, Ed eventually owned multiple firms while serving faithfully as a youth pastor and worship leader at Abundant Life Church in Camden, NY. He even made time to serve and chair the FCA board of directors for Central NY! 
Starting in 2012, Ed served on the FCA board of directors in Central NY for three years. In 2014, he started the first FCA Motocross team in the Northeast, and organized the first training camp in 2015. The camp has grown into a vibrant ministry with over 250 people now attending the FCA Motocross & Off-Road training & ministry camp!
Ed has been involved with FCA for over 10 years and now serves full time as an Area Director with two specific areas of focus, Northeast FCA Outdoors Director and NY FCA Motocross & Off-Road Director, two of Stratton’s lifetime passions!
“Sports is a passion shared by many. To bring sports and ministry together through the FCA platform gives us an opportunity to share the message of Jesus and the cross where – in most cases – churches are not allowed. This is working and that is exciting!” says Stratton. “Serving in ministry is my passion and introducing people to Jesus using the platform of sports is a double blessing.”
 
 
https://www.mxfca.org
 
www.northeastfca.org/outdoors

Ep: 311- IF ONLY I WERE GOD

Have you ever asked the question, “If God really does exists, why does He allow so much pain and suffering?  What would you do if you were God?
I sit down with friend Frank M. Fanella, who is the author of “IF ONLY I WERE GOD.  ONE MAN’S SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMOF PAIN & SUFFERING.” (BUY IT HERE: https://amzn.to/3JqjRE7)   This book was 20+ years in the making.  We discuss the process it took in putting this together.  We share some of our favorite parts of the book and the images he creates with his words.
We wrap up the show with Frank sharing his Decision Hour moment…
“I think, what I learned from, that is you have to take a step towards God, before you're gonna get an answer from him. You can't just sit there and wait for him to tell you what to do, you're not going to get an email. So you got to make some decisions, take those steps towards them. And then hopefully, your faith will see the light and the journey continues.”
~ Frank M. Fenella ~
 
This book is a must have!  Be sure to check out Franks website: painandsufferingsolutions.com.
 
Buy the book on Amazon, (Available in Paperback, Kindle and Audio - : https://amzn.to/3JqjRE7

Ep: 310 - Be Still with Grant Rogers

You want your questions answered? Do you even know where to look? Take a listen as I talk with my friend Grant Rogers in this episode on how we sometimes just need to “Be Still”
Grant shares a little about his back ground and then we jump into how we get through things in life and where we find the answers. Grant says it best…
“I believe in society, as humans, we have to be still take a knee and look at our past and say, Hey, I've come this far. Let me use the Bible as my weapon. And let me take a knee and open it up. And let that be my soul food. Let that be let those be my answers. Let me look at the Bible in there.”
 
Don’t be afraid, take a listen. 
Follow Grant on IG: _Grant_Rogers

Ep: 309 - The Littlest Seal with David Brown

At just 5’3 and barley 110 pounds when entering the Navy, David Brown was determined to become a U.S. Navy Seal… And did just that! 
 
David sits down with us this week and shares his inspirational story of becoming a U.S. Navy Seal to spending 28 years as a Federal Special Agent.  
 
"the choices we make in life are much more important than our DNA when it comes to how far we can go." ~ David Brown ~
 
Though out his life he was determined to succeed.  Now retired, David started writing his memoir titled “The Littlest Seal” set to come out later in 2023.
The Littlest SEAL is a true, exciting, and highly unusual story of self-reflection by the author, former Underwater Demolition and SEAL team member David Brown, who defies nearly impossible odds and overcomes physical and social barriers in his quest to becoming an elite US Navy warrior.
 
We wrap up the show with David sharing his “Decision Hour” moment.  Be sure to check out David’s website: https://www.udtdave.com
 
Take a listen. 

Ep: 308 - The Red Pill Revolution with John Gusty

We kick off the show with getting to know John.  We talk a little about his 30 years in the entertainment industry.  We take a little tour of the behind the scenes and how things are controlled. 
 
We have a very open conversation about many things that are happening in the world today.  Counterculture, critical thinking and “the system” as a whole, narcissism and a whole lot more!
 
We discuss a book he co-authored called The Red Pill Revolution (https://theredpillrevolution.com/) A book that everybody should have. It’s one that won’t make it’s way to mainstream media, you’ll see why once you read it.  When you do read it, you’ll have a better understand of the world around you and hopefully you’ll see what’s really going on.   John also gives you the listener a FREE gift. A Free download of, The Red Pill Resolution. https://theredpillrevolution.com/guide
 
We wrap up the show with John sharing his heartfelt Decision Hour moment when working with Jon Bon Jovi.
 
 

Ep: 307 - A Quest for Success

If you’re a parent, this one is for you.  This week I got to sit down with speaker, author, negotiation expert and my friend, Mr. EksAyn Anderson, a.k.a. X. 
We get into some deep conversation about Fatherhood, Business and what it means to be successful. We share a lot of personal experiences of fatherhood, things we each have gone through and what we think it really means to be a father.  
We discuss his books The Key to the Gate, and What I Want My Children to Know Before I Die, both have sold internationally. (eksayn.com). We talk about running a business and what it means to be successful and so much more!
We wrap up this episode with EksAyn sharing his “Decision Hour” moment.
~ success in the business world doesn't matter if we don't have success at home. ~ X 
 
A little bit about EksAyn (X)
 
EksAyn has been seen on Forbes.com and Speaker Magazine, in addition to various business blogs, podcasts and news stations. His educational, professional and life experiences have taught him not only how to connect, self-actualize, and thrive at work, but also how to teach you and your team to increase your business, negotiate with the best, and create loyal, long-term clients. As just one example of his success, after just 3 ½ years with a company that had hundreds of salespeople, EksAyn closed 3 of the top 6 largest transactions that the organization had ever had in its history, including the all-time record for the largest transaction, which was over SIX TIMES larger than the next biggest sale the company had EVER had.
 
Be sure to checkout his website www.eksayn.com

Ep: 306 - Country Music Artist, Mr. Colton James

Turn up the volume because this week I have ,Hero Advocate and Country Music Artist Mr. Colton James on the show!
 
We kick it off and get to know Colton a little better and how he got into music at an early age.  Over the years he perfected his craft and before he knew he was opening for Toby Keith, Mark Chestnut, Chris Cagle, Joe Nichols, the Dixie Chicks, Lonestar, Keith Anderson and Trick Pony.
 
We discuss his new EP titled “America”, it’s full of passion and storytelling and Colton paints an amazing picture of the America he knows and love. One of the songs that. really got to me is: “I Miss America” (https://apple.co/3Hwtjq0).
 
Colton has a passion and love for God, Family and country.  He is a big supporter of our community Heroes and one of the projects he has started is called Land 4 Heroes Lodge.  Once complete, this 15,000 square feet of land in Virginia, will offer veterans a location where they can spend time with one another.  Another project we touch on is him partnering up with Rick Dawson, owner of 2022 Kentucky Derby-winning thoroughbred Rich Strike, to launch RedSunset Entertainment, a Nashville-based upstart multimedia company where Colton and Dawson intend to produce other new projects. 
 
We wrap up the show with Colton sharing a very personal Decision Hour moment with you all.
 
 Be sure to follow Colton on Social media and check out his website!
 
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