The Determined People Podcast

Today we talk about values.

Allen Banks is the Chief of Police for Round Rock, Texas. Chief Banks is one of the best men I know. During our time together, Chief Banks shares his story of growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico in a neighborhood surrounded by gangs. His life's calling was placed upon him when he was in the third grade, and he never wavered in his pursuit of that calling. Possibly the scariest moment of his...

Life isn't fair, and it never will be on this side of eternity. Equal rights are deserved by everyone.  Legislation will not guarantee equality. That begins with each individual. 

In today's show I discuss the state of the world geopolitically. It's not a pretty conversation.

People play games from childhood on through adulthood. Play fair and play to win. 

It's time to stop planning and start doing. Don't wait another day. 

Our time is limited. Spend it well.  

July 4th was Independence Day in The United States. The United States has been called "the great experiment." Even the best thought-out experiments can be blown up in the lab. Let's do anything and everything we can to preserve freedom, here and abroad for generations to come. 

Most people I meet are dealing with something in their lives. It could be temporary, or it could be something unresolved from their past. If this is you, I encourage you to work through it. 

Our worth is much more than our possessions. Take inventory, and keep in mind who created you. 

There's a lot of gray area out there...

Today I talk about my home state of Texas. 

Today I was asked a what I thought was a silly question. 

Everyone needs time away from their daily routines. 

What are you spreading into the world? Let's spread some kindness and compassion. The world has enough judgment and damnation. 

I believe it's important for us to stand up for what we believe in. Let's make sure we are on the side of truth. Real truth. 

People like to think they are in control of their lives. And they are. But being in control of creating the life you want has nothing to do with controlling external factors. Everything begins within...

Everyone needs other people to help us through this struggle called life. 

History is fascinating! So why are we trying to erase some of our history in the United States? Take a moment to listen to my thoughts on the subject.

What we say out loud matters. It's a reflection of what lies within our hearts. 

Leaders aren't born. They are made. 

Our culture needs compromise, or we will continue down our divisive road. Compromise does not mean you are giving up. it means you have an open mind and are willing to consider the thoughts and feelings of others.

In the eyes of our Creator, we are all first-class people. 

Single family homes are becoming the norm in the United States at an alarming rate. In today's message, I discuss some of the ramifications of fatherless homes. 

We can't know everything. Admitting what we do not know is the first step towards a different kind of freedom.