The Charlie Grimes Podcast

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an unprecedented event in our lifetime.  As of my recording today, April 6th, 2020, 336,000 cases are recorded in the United States, with 9655 deaths occurring, unfortunately more happening everyday. These numbers and the associated warnings from local, state and federal government officials are extremely stressful for people. Fear and an...

Introducing, Tyler Moomaw!  (bio courtesy of Malone University) Middle school education calls for passionate teaching and Tyler Moomaw ‘21 plans to take that on in stride. However, a career in teaching was not his initial goal. “I started coaching students in fifth and sixth grade while I was in high school and I really enjoyed teaching. I also became involved in the children’s department at...

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Encourager’s United Podcast, This week I connected with Suzi Lantz, a busy wife, mother, and senior leadership consultant with GIANT Worldwide, a global media and content development company specializing in leader transformation.  Suzi is a vibrant, positive and engaging coach of leaders, but she reminds us that we need to do the hard work to examine ourselves fir...

Suzie Thomas, a Public relations consultant and Christian radio talk show host, credits her simple northeast Ohio upbringing and supportive family for her positive and high energy mindset.  A wife, mother and grandmother, Suzie’s energy, work ethic and zeal for life outpaces others even half her age. Although she started her career as an elementary school teacher, she quickly realized that he...

John Regas,serves as the vice president for Marketing and partnerships at the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, an integrated destination resort connected to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH.  He leads the team responsible for partnerships, special events and marketing. The stark county ohio native, who played his college football games in Tom Benson Hall of Fame stad...

This week on the Encourager’s United Podcast, I got the chance to sit down with Bob Dean, a passionate Coach, administrator and family man, whose career has taken him to a varied array of experiences with private and public education, where he simply couldn’t help himself but to get involved and make a difference. Bob Dean is currently the Pioneer Development Officer for Malone University in Canto...

Calling on his experience as a middle school teacher and high school coach for over 30 years, Bill Eddins now works with college-age student-athletes at Malone University in Canton, OH.  A Canton native, and the son of well-known local basketball coaching legend, Don Eddins, Bill grew up in a sports minded community, and quickly joined the family business as a coach himself. He served as near...

Can we display a faith that amazes Jesus? Yes you can! Coach Grimes challenges listeners to have the faith to ask for the crazy, outrageous “unicorn” miracle in your life! You just might get a “high five” from our Lord!

Can perseverance be measured? Coach Grimes challenges you to compare yourself to the a persistent widow in Luke 18. Evaluate yourself and set out to develop your own determination!

Losing is extremely difficult. Join Coach Grimes today to discover how to process a loss, deciding to be humble and learn from the hardship. Taking responsibility and moving forward, always trusting that God is truly in control!

Coach Grimes tackles a tough question from a listener: “What encouragement can you give me, I’m the only Christian on my team.” Let’s remember two wonderful stories from the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament!

This world is filled with good things to do, but what are the “best” things for you to spend your energy on? In this episode, Coach Grimes challenges you to write a personal mission statement, identifying your gifts, goals, and guarantee! Using the simple gospel story of Mary and Martha, we will try to fight off the busy-ness of life!

If we are on a team, sooner or later we will face disagreement and conflict. Jesus taught his disciples a simple three step process to follow when we have been offended. Can you follow His recommendation the next time someone offends you?

Practice? We’re talking about practice? Coach Grimes shares a unique story of the process Jesus used in Mark 8:22-26 to heal a blind man. Are we willing to be patient and trust the process that Jesus wants to use to develop us?

Jesus taught that we shouldn’t judge others. We sometimes fall into the frustrating trap of comparing ourselves to others, and that often makes our experience miserable! Coach Grimes encourages you to consider your true and deep motivation to train and compete, then to go after your goals will God’s strength!

In athletic performance, preparation is critical. In this episode, Coach Grimes unpacks Jesus’ teaching on good and bad fruit. What kind of tree are you becoming?