Monday Morning Joe: Light in Darkness
Klyne Snodgrass writes, “Knowledge of God’s reign and salvation brings with it added responsibility. To accept the kingdom and its salvation is to accept a trust. It enlists one as an agent on behalf of the kingdom, and all those so enlisted will be rewarded or judged in terms of their faithfulness to their task.” […]
Monday Morning Joe: Ignite a Global Movement
Sensing the absence of grace and hope in the factories of 1840s London, 19-year-old George Williams did the only thing he could think of, he prayed. Today’s Monday Morning Joe continues the story of the YMCA movement. Take a listen to hear how a young man’s prayer became a spark that would ignite a global […]
Monday Morning Joe: Cup of Joe for Two
Today on this special edition of Monday Morning Joe: A Cup of Joe for Two, I am joined by Chris Berry, District Executive Director for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City at the Edmond District (Mitch Park, Rankin, and Guthrie) and YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Association Sports Team Chair. Chris is a husband, father, […]
Monday Morning Joe: Cup of Joe for Two
Taylor York has been with the YMCA for 11 years, Current role is District Executive Director for the Bethany and Rockwell Plaza YMCAs. Taylor loves spending time with my wife, daughter, family and friends. His faith is top priority in his life. Taylor enjoys anything sports related. Diehard OU, OKC Thunder, Dallas Cowboys, and Texas […]
Monday Morning Joe: Christian Principle
What is Christian About the YMCA? What is a Christian Principle? In today’s Monday Morning Joe, Joe Kendrick, Executive Director of Christian Mission for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, explores the historical Christian foundation in the YMCA through the Paris Basis and how the basis shapes the YMCA Global Movement to be an agent […]
Monday Morning Joe: Pride Takeover
Kind. Dependable. Dedicated. Friendly. Changemaker. These words truly reflect the character of Shade, Senior Program Director at the Midwest City YMCA. Shade’s Y journey began all the way up in Anchorage, Alaska back in 2008 where he was a Before and After School Care Counselor. Since joining the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City in 2010, […]
Monday Morning Joe: Interrupt Our Dinner
It’s interesting, when you read the gospels, that the people who really know Jesus, and are extravagant in their love are not insiders. They are not the Pharisees or the scribes, or the Sadducees, or the kings, or the emperors. The people who really know Jesus are the ones who barely spent any time with […]
Monday Morning Joe: Cup of Joe for Two
Warning: Today’s Monday Morning Joe contains sensitive topics taking place within a film. Today’s guest is fellow Longview High School Alumni Nathan Chandler. Nathan joins Cup of Joe to talk about one of his favorite movies, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Nathan hosts Movies are Life, a podcast that provides movie commentary for busy […]
Monday Morning Joe: Self-Care
Self-care is thrown around a lot in organizations struggling with staff burnout or staff turnover due to burnout. It’s usually brought up or recommended before the inevitable happens and a staff member quits. It’s often used as a reaction to instead of a preventive measure or a call to organizational self-reflection. Self-care is anything you […]
Monday Morning Joe: Cup of Joe for Two
Lacy is the Vice President of Financial Development here at the Y. Her work revolves around relationship building, partnerships, and leading with purpose. She is passionate about leadership development, with a strong focus on women in the workplace, equity and organizational culture. With a husband, two boys and four dogs at home, life is never […]
