YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

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 to Joe on Spotify March […]

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: Sabotage

When you are making a change to your organization, your life, your family, etc. you are disrupting the way you do things. You are disrupting what is called homeostasis, the natural way of being and the natural emotional process in your organization, yourself, and your family.   When you disrupt the way things are, you are […]

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: 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 […]

Monday Morning Joe: Grace & Mercy

Several years ago, one of our Hanging of the Green services did not go as planned. The Hanging of the Green service, which is a special evening service focused on decorating the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas, had its moments of imperfections.   Somone lit a candle too soon.   Someone recited the wrong reading.   Someone misplaced […]