TIME TO RISE with Dr. Luff

In this episode, Dr. Luff sits down with Author and Reverend John Hughes to discuss his new upcoming book entitled: Rethinking Outreach - A Field Guide. I have had the pleasure of knowing Reverend Hughes for over a decade and since the day I met him, I knew three things - he loves God, he is committed to servant leadership, and he is grounded in nonprofit community-based ministry. In his book, he...

In this episode, Dr. Luff interviews Mr. Darius West, the Director of Mic Drop: the Culture of Christian Hip Hop documentary. Darius has been involved in the urban Christian hip hop and R&B music industry for over 25 years. Following the call on his life. Darius continues to minister the love of Christ using music, film, and entertainment that people can relate to and be a part of. You can watch M...

In this episode, Dr. Luff sits down to talk with Chris Fisher, the Director of The Fisher Agency. Chris is an entrepreneur and business owner committed to recruiting and promoting some of the top youth speakers across the United States. Each year, he travels across the country working with middle and high schools bringing in speakers with passion and purpose who have great life stories.

In this episode, Dr. Luff sits down with Mr. Craig Beswick, Vice President of School Development and the creator of the TREC (Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities) program. TREC is a leading provider of resources and programs dedicated to building resilience and improving overall wellness in individuals and organizations. They offer professional development opportunities, resiliency programs,...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Luff sits down with Mr. Jordan Harrison to produce two powerful episodes. The first one is entitled; From Protection to Rejection: Dr. Gay’s Departure from Harvard University and the second one entitled; When Tears Run Dry: Navigating Grief and the Loss of a Loved One. This one hour episode is a must listen to and a must share. For more information and to contact Dr. Luf...

In this episode, Dr. Luff shares the importance of protecting your name and reputation. Your name and the way you treat other people show up when you are not in the room. How do you want others to remember you?

In this episode, Dr. Luff interviews Daryl T. Thompson and Lori Hayes with Life Changers International. The purpose of this podcast is to reach out to athletic directors and coaches about Life Changers International, a first-in-class character development program that provides life coaching to elite students and professional athletes helping them reach their highest level of success both on and of...

In this episode, Dr. Luff interviews David Sledge, Jr., Southern California Regional Scouting Director for Dream Scouting Network. The purpose of the podcast is to learn more about the college recruiting process and steps parents can take to help their child become a college student-athlete.

In this episode, Dr. Luff has a Black Lives Matter conversation with Derrick Mensah, Founder of the Facebook Liberty and Justice Group. The purpose of the group is to create a productive dialogue around racial justice and equality.

In this episode, Dr. Luff welcomes Kate Schrader, Chief Strategist with EduKate Strategies to discuss culturally responsive teaching in school districts across the country. Both Dr. Luff and Kate have teamed up for a free one-hour webinar overview on The 8 Most Effective Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices for educators dealing with a health and racial pandemic. Being able to reach and teach...

In this episode, Dr. Luff shares part two of his personal life story of growing up from humble beginnings. Never let your past punish your future!

In this episode, Dr. Luff talks about the purpose of the Time to Rise podcast and shares part one of his personal life story of growing up from humble beginnings. Never let your past punish your future!