How Faith And Family Shaped A Miami Leader | A Conversation with Manny Cid
A big thank you to our ministry partner Christian Business Mens Connection (CBMC). Check them out at https://www.cbmcsouthflorida.com He was the mayor of Miami Lakes for nearly 12 years, but the part that stops us cold is this: the salary was about $20,000 a year. So while Manny Sid is cutting ribbons and handling community crises, he’s also teaching classes, working weekends at his restaurant, and trying to stay present with his family. That’s the backdrop for a candid conversation abou...
3 Mar 2026
Bringing Hope To Ukraine’s Front Lines Through Orphan Care, Chaplaincy, And Courage
The headlines moved on, but the war did not—and neither did the people called to serve there. We sit down with Vitali Smolin, founder of Open Door Foundation in Ukraine, for a rare, unfiltered look at courage, compassion, and the kind of faith that runs toward need. His journey starts in a California hospital room with a second chance at life and a promise to God, then fast-forwards to a one-way ticket to Ukraine, orphanage visits, and an unexpected role as a dental assistant so kids wouldn’t...
21 Oct 2025
How Loss, Calling, And Discipline Shaped A Life Of Ministry In Sports
We sit down with Desmond Cook, Stanford scholar-athlete turned Miami Dolphins chaplain and FCA leader, to trace a path from loss and pride to surrender and purpose. A brother’s legacy, a parking-lot breakthrough, and a new call reshape what success means on campuses and in the NFL. • family roots in faith and discipline • from nerd to All-American and the Stanford choice • the 12-year plan, injuries, and the end of an NFL dream • brother’s influence and testimonies of changed lives • grief, ...
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