Write it Down

Byron Scott is a wonderful guest who shares his story of growing up just outside of The Forum in Inglewood, California where he would watch The Lakers play and dream of playing for them one day. He shares stories of his time with Pat Riley as his coach, his precious memories with the late Kobe Bryant, and how he and his workout partner of 17 years wrote a book together. Byron shares with us that h...

Have you ever tried to convince an NFL Head Coach to write his first book? Me neither! Nathan Whitaker revisits his time working with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers which eventually led him to work with the great Tony Dungy. The book "Quiet Strength" may have been an overnight success becoming the #1 New York Times bestseller, but Nathan's aspirations to write this book required...

Rod Woodson once defined himself as "A disciple of Christ disguised as a football player" and he believes that first and foremost he is a follower of Christ and the other things he is involved in is God's way of using his gifts and talents to bring others to Him. Rod inspires us to seek God and His calling for our lives. Rod is genuine in character, insightful, and is gifted with a warm personalit...

Mike Haridopolos is a man of high character, strong ambition, and genuine joy. I enjoyed getting to know Mike on a personal level, and I think we can all benefit from his honesty and wisdom in this interview. Mike does not hesitate to speak the truth about Florida politics and the lifestyle that correlates with being a politician. Our country thrives off of division, especially when it comes to po...

Ronnie Lott is a deep thinker, hard worker, lover of people, and disciplined in character. He inspires us with his story and challenges us to live a life that gains respect from those around us. Ronnie Lott encourages us to work hard and inspires us to push through adversity. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready because this is Write it Down.

Racism is always a hot topic in our culture. My hope is this episode inspires you to get to know your neighbors before judging them based off the color of their skin, political views, or religion. The only way we are going to see any shift in society is by loving our neighbors. Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready... because this is Write it Down!

Life seldomly goes as planned. Tim Brown's story illustrates how God's plans are much greater than ours. Tim originally wanted to move back to Dallas, marry his high school sweetheart, and become a Deacon in church. What he didn't know was God had an amazing-unexpected plan for him to attend Notre Dame, become the second ever wide receiver to win the Heisman trophy, and eventually get inducted int...

On this episode, we pick up our conversation on rejection with Amy Crews. We dive right into the topic of rejection in romantic relationships. Amy recently went through a pretty difficult breakup, and she has graciously shared her heart and perspective on healing from heartache. If you have ever found yourself feeling rejected or heartbroken, you won't want to miss the second half of my interview...

This episode is the first installment of my conversation with Amy Crews on rejection. We have all faced rejection in multiple ways, whether that be with our jobs, dreams, or relationships. Part 1 of this interview focuses primarily on rejection in the pursuit of our dreams and how we can practically progress from our setbacks. Rejection often stains us with fear and anxiety, and if we allow it, re...

On this episode of Write it Down, we are joined by Heisman Trophy Winner Danny Wuerffel. In 1996, Danny led the Florida Gators to win their first ever National Football Championship and went onto play for the New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins. While Danny was a successful quarterback on the football field, his desire to serve others took precedence in hi...

Have you ever struggled with pursuing your dream? Sometimes you need a nudge from a friend, a pep talk from a parent, or perhaps an NFL Hall of Famer to light a fire under your butt! Marcus Allen does just that in this first episode of Write it Down! We often need to be reminded that we are set apart and have a purpose in life. This episode is full of life nuggets and compelling stories that will...