Ep. 64 - Former Convict Dennis Otto Finds Freedom and Ministers to Addicts and Inmates

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Ep. 64 - Former Convict Dennis Otto Finds Freedom and Ministers to Addicts and Inmates

October 3, 2021 • Tina Griffin

The old Dennis Otto lived in a world of drugs and alcohol for over 35 years, which ended with a 110 month prison sentence. While in prison, Dennis made fun of the other inmates who became Christians while behind bars. After his release from prison, a friend handed him Mark Cahill’s book “One Heartbeat Away” and after consuming it in one night, Dennis fell to his knees and repented and placed his faith in Christ. He then founded All In Ministries and is now preaching Jesus to other prisoners, the homeless, and drug addicts. He gives advice on how we can help people struggling with addiction find a life of true freedom.

TAKEAWAYS

What makes someone qualified to run an addiction recovery program

How to stay motivated while working in a very challenging ministry

How to forgive yourself from a past full of failures and mistakes

The best thing to do to help keep our kids from becoming addicts

🛠 RESOURCES FROM EPISODE
One Heartbeat Away book: https://markcahill.org/
Haven of Rest Bible-based discipleship program: https://www.havenofrest.cc/

🛠 DENNIS’S TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Dennis’s Testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsmhYwzgxlU
Get Dennis’s Book, That Man Is Dead: https://bit.ly/THATMANISDEAD
Donate to All In Ministries: https://allinministries.org/support/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-otto-0a5a3a159/
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Ep. 680 - Telling Rich and Suspenseful Stories Are Rooted in Real-Life Experiences - D.J. Williams

September 19, 2024 • Tina Griffin

Growing up in Hong Kong and now residing in the foothills of Los Angeles, D.J. Williams shares his love for cultures around the world that has shaped his rich and suspenseful storytelling skills, whether it’s through TV or fictional writing. D.J. is a producer, director, and author who encourages storytellers to dive in deep to the cultures around them for inspiration. Viewers may be familiar with his popular Beacon Hill series or the Chase Hardeman Series. “Expose yourself to other cultures and other people,” he encourages. Even if you can’t travel, D.J. reminds us, if you live in America, you live in a rich cultural melting pot that will provide you with incredible inspiration about the world around you - the perfect inspiration for a story! TAKEAWAYS First hand experiences deepen the believability and richness of a story D.J. has been an executive producer and director on over 500 episodes of broadcast television syndicated worldwide D.J.’s experience growing up in Hong Kong planted a love for travel and encourages parents to help their kids experience other cultures While a GM of an entertainment company in LA and being in the music industry for a decade, D.J. realized he was a storyteller at heart 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE GABB Wireless (get $25 off with code TINA): http://gabbwireless.com/promo/tina Beacon Hill Series: https://amzn.to/3mjilfu 🔗 CONNECT WITH D.J. WILLIAMS Website: https://www.djwilliamsbooks.com/http://www.djwilliamsbooks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djwilliamsbooks/http://www.instagram.com/djwilliamsbooks X: https://x.com/djwilliamsbooks 📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY Rapid Radios (get 10% off with code TINA): https://rapidradios.com/discount/tina Jase Medical (get a discount with code TINA): https://bit.ly/jaseccm Capstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/ Institute For Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/tina 🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM https://linktr.ee/counterculturemom 📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/fpmccmshow 📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageccm 💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2023 Recap & 2024 Goals: https://bit.ly/ccm23impactreport Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Ep. 679 - Blind Man Escaped Twin Tower Collapse Via Lessons Learned from Guide Dog - Michael Hingson

September 18, 2024 • Tina Griffin

We need to be able to control our fear - it doesn’t need to blind us or overwhelm us. This is the wisdom Michael Hingson shares as he discusses his narrow escape from the Twin Towers when they collapsed on September 11, 2001. Michael’s blindness only empowers him as a leader and educator, and he details the incredible lessons he has learned from his beloved guide dogs over the years, and why fear can be used as a valuable tool to survive and adapt. Michael is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Mind, His Guide Dog, & the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero. He talks about the wisdom we can glean from dogs, who don’t worry about the things they can’t control. Let’s not let fear blind us or overwhelm us - seize the day with confidence and joy! TAKEAWAYS Michael survived on 9/11 because he had practiced what he would do with his dog in an emergency situation Just because someone is different doesn’t mean they’re any less valuable Disability is NOT a lack of ability Michael says he doesn’t have different abilities but has the same abilities, with different techniques 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Download the CCM App: https://bit.ly/3vc4d2x Michael’s Story video: https://bit.ly/3syvs3c Live Like a Guide Dog book: https://bit.ly/4fskw0g Refreshable Braille Display video: https://bit.ly/3b1k5bi 🔗 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HINGSON Website: https://michaelhingson.com/ Facebook: https://bit.ly/3mi7pbo X: https://x.com/mhingson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingsonhttp://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson 📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY TUVU (sign up for free 30-day trial): https://www.tuvu.com/tina PetClub 247 (use this link for discounts!): https://petclub247.com/tina Pure Bella Vita (get $5 off with code TINA): https://bit.ly/pbvaccm Rescue 1 Global: https://rescue1global.org/counter-culture-mom-show/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM https://linktr.ee/counterculturemom 📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/fpmccmshow 📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageccm 💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2023 Recap & 2024 Goals: https://bit.ly/ccm23impactreport Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/

Ep. 678 - Award-Winning Songwriter and Pageant Victor Renews Mind in Christ Daily - Kim Gentry Meyer

September 17, 2024 • Tina Griffin

“Jesus, come renew my peace of mind!” sings Kim Gentry Meyer in a beautiful song titled, “Mind of Christ.” Kim is an award-winning songwriter, poet, singer, and visual artist. She also won the title of Mrs. Massachusetts in 2020, an experience that she says gave her the confidence and the tools she needed to pursue other areas of passion. Kim discusses what she would have told her younger self about the beauty pageant world, and how young Christian women can pursue the competition without getting in over their heads and remaining focused on God’s love and truth. From Kim’s music to her poetry, she puts the grace of God’s giftings into everything she does and is committed to sharing her story with others to inspire and uplift them through music and art. TAKEAWAYS Invest in your kids’ talents and giftings when they’re young Pageantry can teach young women many skills, like public speaking, etiquette, and finding their niche Renew your mind in Christ every day to counter the lies and deception of this fallen world When a negative thought crosses your mind, remember that God has given you a purpose with special giftings and you DO matter 🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE Herald album: https://bit.ly/3aaguvt 🔗 CONNECT WITH KIM GENTRY MEYER Website: https://www.kimgentrymeyer.com/http://www.kimgentrymeyer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimgentrymeyer/http://www.facebook.com/kimgentrymeyer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimgentrymeyerhttp://www.instagram.com/kimgentrymeyer YouTube: https://bit.ly/47lrapf 📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY Capstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/ LifeVac (get 10% off with code TINA): https://lifevac.net/ TUVU (sign up for free 30-day trial): https://www.tuvu.com/tina Give A Derm (get 10% off with code TINA): https://bit.ly/4e7x5n6 🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOM https://linktr.ee/counterculturemom 📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWS https://bit.ly/fpmccmshow 📲 GET OUR APP & FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDE http://bit.ly/landingpageccm 💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION 2023 Recap & 2024 Goals: https://bit.ly/ccm23impactreport Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner