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 healthy relationships within our community […]
Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day Every year, March 8th serves as a global celebration of the contribution and achievements of women across the world. This International Women’s Day, the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City celebrates and honors all of the women and the impact they have on our association and the communities we serve. Of the […]
Monday Morning Joe: Cup of Joe for Two
Tim Hallman, Director of Christian Emphasis for the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Joe Kendrick, Executive Director of Christian Mission for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, for a Cup of Joe for Two. Tim shares his story of joining the Fort Wayne YMCA association eight years ago, how he built trust and […]
Monday Morning Joe: Your Life Now
Parker Palmer writes, “Is the life I am living the same as the life that wants to live in me?” In today’s episode, Joe shares his story of merging the life he lives with the life that lives in him. It’s a journey from doing what he thought he ought to do to doing what […]
Monday Morning Joe: Conflict
In this morning’s episode of Monday Morning Joe, Joe talks about everyone’s least favorite subject: conflict. Here are few quick takeaways from today’s episode: Conflict is natural. Conflict can be constructive. In any situation we have part, but only part, of the truth. Conflict may be holy ground. Know yourself by knowing your personality, your […]
Monday Morning Joe: Vision for your Life
Let’s talk about why it is important to have a vision for your life. Vision is committing to achieving what could be, and not settling for what is or was. When I talk about vision, I am not talking about what do you want to be when you grow up, which is usually translated, what […]
Monday Morning Joe: Fatherhood Insights
In this episode of Monday Morning Joe, Joe takes a chance and tries a different approach. Instead of an episode aimed a varied audience, today’s episode is aimed at men, specifically fathers. You are invited to listen as Joe shares his story of being a new father, the burden of fatherhood, and the reality that […]
Monday Morning Joe: Hospitality & Welcome
Back in the mid-2000s Aaron Sorkin produced a dramedy starring Bradley Whitford, Matthew Perry, Amand Peet, and several other talented actors and actresses. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip only lasted a season but there is a scene in its pilot episode that enters my mind from time to time. Standing in the hallway, Jordan (played […]
Monday Morning Joe: Cup of Joe for Two
The first Monday Morning Joe of 2024 is a special Cup of Joe for Two featuring my son, Connor Kendrick. Connor is in the 8th grade at Classen SAS Middle School. He is a big fan of Halo, Doom, and Forza Horizon. Connor joins me for a conversation on music and what inspires his musical […]
Monday Morning Joe: Peace on Earth & Goodwill to All
I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play,And wild and sweetThe words repeat Of peace on earth, goodwill to men! And thought how, as the day had come,The belfries of all ChristendomHad rolled alongThe unbroken songOf peace on earth, goodwill to men! Till ringing, singing on its way,The world revolved from night to […]
