Very Bold Radio 6-4-22 with Clint Rutledge

A conversation with author, speaker, and coach Clint Rutledge about leading teens, using sports as ministry, and facing the world by being strong and courageous. An episode for those who want to dare to be different than the world. Time Stamps:0:00-1:40 Podcast host Steve Teel introduces Clint Rutledge, author of Strong and Courageous. 1:40-8:30 Revealing how Clint has formed connections through the writing process. Learning from world renowned storytellers, NFL coaches, and TV stars. 8:30-9:45 Coming from a legacy. Clint touches on what is was like growing up under a high school football legend, and continuing the legacy himself. 9:45-13:30 The why and how behind Clint’s new book Strong and Courageous. Wanting to help teenagers face challenges of the world through telling a parable like Jesus. 13:30-17:25 Letting his own teens read and give feedback to his writing, that led him to including references to Joshua and how God leads him into the promise land. 17:25-20:30 Daring to be different. How to lead teens to chase something different than what the world says to instead of accepting a false standard. 20:30-27:10 The personal process for Clint of finding his passions that have led to his career today. The crazy story behind how he ended up at Baylor University. 27:10-29:20 Pastor or coach? Facing questions of which avenue fit to pursue ministry. 29:20-35:45 Struggles that young coaches face now today like negativity, social media, and anxiety but with the added pressure of leading kids and teens. Equipping kids through sports ministry and coaches. 35:45-38:40 All the necessary information necessary to get Clint Rutledge’s new book, Strong and Courageous. 38:40-41:15 Advice for parents. Noticing and being intentional with your children’s passions and talents to raise them as Kingdom builders. 41:15-44:35 Seeking God’s guidance and listening intently. 44:35-49:18 Closing out the interview with Clint Rutledge with encouragement to be Very Bold and Dare to be Different. Standout Moments/Quotes:18:00 Dare to be different than everybody else. If everybody else is chasing something, take a step back to ask yourself is there is something better worth chasing. Something that God has called me to be. 28:20 My church in some ways is the coaching profession. However I can encourage and help them and minister to them is where I feel my calling is. 34:00 Success does not happen like immediate gratification. Success takes consistent, persistent effort. 35:20 Grass grows green in the valleys, not on the mountaintops. 43:35 It doesn’t have to be profound. It’s usually just a simple truth that you can lean on throughout your day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.