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Monday Morning Joe: Love

In today’s Monday Morning Joe episode, Joe continues looking at the twelve Christian principles of the YMCA with a specific focus on the Christian principle:

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Monday Morning Joe

Monday Morning Joe: April 8, 2024

Today’s Monday Morning Joe explores the Christian principle of respect.   Jesus showed respect by listening with empathy, treating others with dignity and worth, respecting cultural

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Preparing for Water-Focused Family Vacations

Summer is right around the corner—and for many families, vacation is top of mind. Whether you’re planning beach outings, water sports or exploring lakes and rivers, these six tips will help you keep your family safe in and around the water: 1. Everybody should know how to swim, and adults

Read More »

Getting Your Child Ready for Their First Overnight Camp

Sending your child away to Camp Classen can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for parents and children alike. At any age, short-term separation from caregivers and learning independence are crucial steps in a child’s growth. To help ease the transition and ensure a positive experience for your child, consider these

Read More »

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Celebrates 135 Years of Impact 

This Tuesday, May 14, marks a significant milestone for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City as it celebrates its 135th anniversary. Established less than one month after the Oklahoma Land Run in 1889, the YMCA has remained committed to serving the local community and building healthy spirit, mind and body

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: Love

In today’s Monday Morning Joe episode, Joe continues looking at the twelve Christian principles of the YMCA with a specific focus on the Christian principle: love.   The takeaway? Simply this:  When we know that God loves us deeply and will always go on loving us, whoever we are and whatever

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: Cup of Joe for Two

On today’s Monday Morning Joe: A Cup of Joe for Two, Joe is joined by Ray Wolber, CEO/Founder of Slate Recovery, and Charles Gosset, Program Director.  Slate Recovery is a new intensive outpatient treatment facility in Oklahoma City dedicated to providing a profound and life-change recovery experience.   Slate’s approach to

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Monday Morning Joe: April 15, 2024

In this special episode of Monday Morning Joe: A Cup of Joe for Two, Joe is joined by Lisa Reed, President and Executive Director of Peaceful Family Oklahoma.   Lisa, a native Oklahoman, holds a Master of Social Work in Administration and Community Practice from the University of Oklahoma. With over

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Monday Morning Joe: April 8, 2024

Today’s Monday Morning Joe explores the Christian principle of respect.   Jesus showed respect by listening with empathy, treating others with dignity and worth, respecting cultural customs and differences, and serving others.   At the YMCA, the importance of respect as a core Christian principle is it reflects God’s love and fosters

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: April 1, 2024

What is a Christian principle and what does it mean to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all?   From my perspective a Christian principle is a transformative action that seeks to break vicious cycles we find ourselves trapped in. It is

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: Tyranny of the Moment

Every so often we can find ourselves stuck in a moment and we can’t get out of it. In today’s episode, Joe talks about the tyranny of the moment and offers resources on how to get unstuck when you are feeling trapped and lose sight of your goals.  https://vimeo.com/923771014 Listen

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Preparing for Water-Focused Family Vacations

Summer is right around the corner—and for many families, vacation is top of mind. Whether you’re planning beach outings, water sports or exploring lakes and rivers, these six tips will help you keep your family safe in and around the water: 1. Everybody should know how to swim, and adults

Read More »

Getting Your Child Ready for Their First Overnight Camp

Sending your child away to Camp Classen can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for parents and children alike. At any age, short-term separation from caregivers and learning independence are crucial steps in a child’s growth. To help ease the transition and ensure a positive experience for your child, consider these

Read More »

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Celebrates 135 Years of Impact 

This Tuesday, May 14, marks a significant milestone for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City as it celebrates its 135th anniversary. Established less than one month after the Oklahoma Land Run in 1889, the YMCA has remained committed to serving the local community and building healthy spirit, mind and body

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: Love

In today’s Monday Morning Joe episode, Joe continues looking at the twelve Christian principles of the YMCA with a specific focus on the Christian principle: love.   The takeaway? Simply this:  When we know that God loves us deeply and will always go on loving us, whoever we are and whatever

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: Cup of Joe for Two

On today’s Monday Morning Joe: A Cup of Joe for Two, Joe is joined by Ray Wolber, CEO/Founder of Slate Recovery, and Charles Gosset, Program Director.  Slate Recovery is a new intensive outpatient treatment facility in Oklahoma City dedicated to providing a profound and life-change recovery experience.   Slate’s approach to

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: April 15, 2024

In this special episode of Monday Morning Joe: A Cup of Joe for Two, Joe is joined by Lisa Reed, President and Executive Director of Peaceful Family Oklahoma.   Lisa, a native Oklahoman, holds a Master of Social Work in Administration and Community Practice from the University of Oklahoma. With over

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: April 8, 2024

Today’s Monday Morning Joe explores the Christian principle of respect.   Jesus showed respect by listening with empathy, treating others with dignity and worth, respecting cultural customs and differences, and serving others.   At the YMCA, the importance of respect as a core Christian principle is it reflects God’s love and fosters

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: April 1, 2024

What is a Christian principle and what does it mean to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all?   From my perspective a Christian principle is a transformative action that seeks to break vicious cycles we find ourselves trapped in. It is

Read More »

Monday Morning Joe: Tyranny of the Moment

Every so often we can find ourselves stuck in a moment and we can’t get out of it. In today’s episode, Joe talks about the tyranny of the moment and offers resources on how to get unstuck when you are feeling trapped and lose sight of your goals.  https://vimeo.com/923771014 Listen

Read More »

All YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. 24/7 access will continue to be available at locations where the service is offered. Work out with us anytime with YMCA360.