TALK TO ME TUESDAYS!!! with NFL Veteran Ricky Sapp

I believe healing and change starts with being real with yourself and knowing what you need to fix. The one question that I can remember being asked is who are you? I think now more then ever I can answer that question. I am more self aware and I know what I need to get up everyday and work on. I understand that if I am going to continue to walk in the purpose God place on my life, then I have to...

We are in times right now where God needs us the most. If you are a believer, God need us to let our light shine for the good and to bring more people to him. We have an opportunity help save this world and I am praying that you will feel more confident when you step out into the world and spread the gospel about God. James 3:5-6 says the tongue is a small member and can set the forest on fire. Us...

Did you know that you have favor over your life? Psalm 90:17 says that favor and God is upon us and God wants us to use it to do good in the world. Not to be prideful and self-centered, but to wear that favor and let your light shine through God. Most people are afraid to wear that favor because of what they think others will say. The ones that are willing to wear that favorite and tell people abo...

The ultimate creator is God, and he made us in his image. Which means that we have so much creativity in us and we can use that to bring different opportunities in our life. We also have gifts in us, and I believe that with the creativity and gifts, God intended for us to put out good in the world and fix any issue the world may present.

We hear the question all the time. Is the cup half full or half empty? I think we have been asking the wrong question. We should be asking do we have all that we need. Often times we get caught up looking at what others have, and we forget to be thankful for what we have. God loves when we show gratitude and when we do that, he will multiply and give us more. I challenge you to take a look at your...

God says not to compare yourself to others because it is unwise, leads to pride or bitterness, and distracts from your true purpose. Instead, focus on your unique work, acknowledge your divine gifts, and find contentment in Christ, who provides all you need. Comparing yourself to others is a spiritually unhealthy practice that keeps you from appreciating your individual path and God's purpose...

Most people are not willing to live within their purpose. I think most people fear what they can become, but they also fear what comes with the journey. The pain, and frustration is all a part of the journey towards living in your purpose and you have to be willing to stay the course and believe. At the right moment you can reach your ultimate goal.

In a world where we have so many options to pull from. We often times forget that we should be confident in ourselves. We are capable of making our own decisions. We don't have to get validation from anyone else. Ask God and go with your gut feeling. I know we all have friends that we depend on for certain advice, but I want you to be confident in seeing things your way and taking the risk and...

Recently I fell off and was unorganized. I got frustrated and wanted to quit, but I know that all I have to do is give myself grace and take a deep breath and get back on track. In life we are all either going into a storm, coming out of a storm or we are in one right now. The most important thing is that we have to know that we are not perfect and that we can and we will get back on track. Don&#3...

We have made the easiest thing in the world the hardest thing in the world. Kindness: It takes nothing to be kind to someone, but unfortunately, many people are not willing to do be kind. There are many different ways to be kind, the first thing we all should do is be kind to ourselves first. We can't expect to give something to others that we are not willing to give to ourselves. Right now, m...

Football was my identity from about middle school all the way to the NFL. It wasn't until I left the NFL that I figured out who I was and what I was put here to do. It's so important that we help our kids now figure out who they are and what they are passionate about besides sports. Parents I pray this podcast helps you.

How Does God speak to you? He always use other people to delivery a message to me, but its up to me to hear it and then make a move. As you listen to this podcast I want you to be still and think about what you need right now in your life. Then take a look around and see if God is already doing it for you. Isaiah 43:19

As a young motivational speaker, I was telling people stuff that I wasn't doing. I remember speaking to my first group of adults and they were pastors. After the speech, one of the pastors came up to me and said, "great speech, but make sure you believe what you're saying and make sure you are doing what you say". Today I always think about moments like that, and I will be the nu...

Distractions can come in many different forms, but when they come, they are the most beautiful thing you have ever see. Somethings it can be something simple because the enemy knows what we like or love. A simple thing can throw us off our path to success. So how do we combat a distraction? by not letting anything come into our lives that don't align with our goals.

The greatest creation God ever made was the human being. Not to sound cocky, but I truly believe he made us and gave us a gift and purpose. With those two things, we are supposed to build an empire and then leave that to our kids to let them continue to build on to that. The key is we have to build and use what God put in us when he made us.

They say the wolf at the bottom of the hill is hungrier than the wolf at the top of the hill. Most people think that when you get to the top, when you get to success that there is nowhere else to go. I believe that when you truly live in your gift that it will take you higher than you expect. Your gift will always make room for me.

The journey to success is not always roses and rainbows, but on that journey is where you find out you are and what you are made of. I think there are certain things that can help you stay the course while you are on your journey, but you have to be willing to them daily.

I think the greatest creation that God ever made was the human being and I also think he intended for us to work together as a team when needed. Unfortunately, as human beings we are not willing to come together and use our gifts to fix any and every issue the world has presented to us. One of the things I believe in when it comes to being a team is, you have to believe in each other and prove tha...

What happens in your mind is what will happen in your life. I believe that the greatest gift gave us was our mind. With our mind we can determine who we are and where we go. The key is, are you willing to hold on to that thought and then go and work for it daily. Even when it requires you to go alone.

Being forgiving allows you to take back the power of others having control over you, your emotions, your feelings and your life. No one deserves to have that kind of power over you. There is power in being willing to forgive someone. Always forgive but never forget.

I think there is a reason God gave us two eyes, two ears and one mouth. He wanted us to listen more, see more and talk less. When you say these simple words "I'm proud of you" you hear that and it means more when you tell yourself that. Often times we will look for others to celebrate us, but I think it's important to celebrate yourself. You deserve to be celebrated, and you don&...

We are all running a race, but most times we get sidetracked by looking at someone else run. They call it "trying to keep up with the joneses". 6 billion people in the world and no one has your fingerprint. That alone should motivate you to stay in your lane and run your race to victory. God has something special for all of us, but we have to be willing to stay the course and run our own...

Two small town kids that made it to the highest level of football. They called us the Bamberg bookends at Clemson University. I had the opportunity to interview the other bookend, Da'quan Bowers. Take a listen as he talks about his story on becoming one of the best to ever play the game. Listen as he talks about his family and how playing music was his first love. Bamberg bookends for life.

Gratitude is saying this simple phase, thank you. In a world where we have so many things coming at us from every angle. It's so important to stop and notice what you smell, taste, see and feel. Days are long and years are short and with that so many up and downs come. So, it's important we stop and show some gratitude for everything daily.

Ricky take care of yourself is what I heard God tell me. Self -care is one of the most important things that we can do for ourselves daily. I think it's 3 things that we can do to take care of self. Mentally, physically and spiritually. When you do those things for yourself first, the people that come into your life will act accordingly.