Jaye Hill Bio:

Jaye Hill from JayeHillSpeaks brings a opportunity for young and old to focus on Changing Minds In Moments. Jaye Hill talks about Becoming a 21st century leader with his Workbook and Journal that will bring Change to your Perpective for more information www.jayehill.com

Keywords

fatherhood, mentorship, leadership, community, spirituality, personal growth, youth programs, transformation, relationships, professional development

Summary

In this episode of the Fathers in Christ podcast, host Rob Stein engages in a heartfelt conversation with motivational speaker Jay Hill. They explore Jay's transformative journey from a troubled past to becoming a leader and mentor in his community. Jay shares pivotal moments that shaped his life, emphasizing the importance of relationships, mentorship, and spiritual growth. The discussion delves into leadership philosophy, the significance of community support, and the impact of personal pain on growth. Jay also outlines his vision for future initiatives aimed at empowering youth and fostering community development, all while highlighting the necessity of living for Christ and nurturing meaningful connections.

Takeaways

• Empowerment through community is essential for fathers.
• Transformative relationships can change lives.
• Leadership is about humility, passion, and innovation.
• Pain can lead to personal growth and understanding.
• Forgiveness is a personal journey, not for others.
• Busy lives do not equate to successful lives.
• Spirituality plays a crucial role in mentorship.
• Youth need opportunities to learn and grow.
• Building relationships is key to effective leadership.
• Living for Christ should be the ultimate goal.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Jay Hill and His Journey
• 04:52 Pivotal Experiences and Transformation
• 10:53 Spiritual Journey and Leadership Influence
• 19:28 Leadership Philosophy and Principles
• 24:52 Navigating Pain and Heavy Conversations
• 36:15 Reflections on Fatherhood and Personal Growth
• 40:00 Navigating Professional Development Challenges
• 46:18 The Importance of Slowing Down and Listening
• 54:17 Mentorship and Spiritual Guidance in Schools
• 57:56 Vision for Community Impact and Future Aspirations

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Jay Cookingham Bio:

I'm Jay Cookingham—an author, speaker, pastor, men’s ministry leader, and podcaster passionate about helping men discover their identity and purpose. I founded Strategic Fathering Ministries, a ministry dedicated to connecting men with a deeper relationship with Father God.

Through Strategic Fathering Ministries, my goal is to encourage, equip, and inspire men by sharing the insights of Scripture and my personal journey with Christ.

I wrote a 31-day devotional called Sonship: Restoring a Man's Identity and Purpose, a guide to understanding the Father-heart of God and embracing our identity as sons of God. In my book Uncaged: Living a Life of Freedom, I explore the transformative power of forgiveness and the importance of releasing past hurts and bitterness. Through personal stories and practical insights, I provide tools for breaking free from the cages of unforgiveness and living a life of true freedom. I'm also the author of End of Year & New Beginnings: A 4-Week Reflection Guide and ROAR: Rise – Overcome – Advance – Rejoice, a daily journal for personal reflection. And just for fun, Bad Sheep: The Adventures of Lambo and Chop, a pun filled comic book.

My two-minute podcast, ManUp Moment, offers a quick dose of inspiration and encouragement for men who are looking to grow in their faith and walk in their identity as sons of God. Covering topics like relationships, purpose, and forgiveness, I share practical insights and biblical wisdom that men can apply to their daily lives. I also host The Next Podcast: Moving Forward with Grief and Loss, providing conversations and encouragement for men processing grief.

Since January 2013, I’ve served as a pastor for the wonderful hearts of Bridge Builders Community Church in Hyde Park, NY.

I was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York, about 80 miles north of New York City, and I now live in Hyde Park, the former home of Franklin Roosevelt.

My late wife Christine and I were happily married for 37 years until she passed away in 2019. We have seven (yes, seven) children and one grandson (so far!).

My heart beats to see men grow spiritually and find true restoration, and I’m honored to share resources through my books and podcast to support men seeking to live fully and freely in their God-given identity and purpose.

Summary:

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jay Cookingham as we delve into the profound impact of fatherhood through the lens of faith and healing. Jay shares his journey of overcoming a painful past marked by abuse and the loss of his beloved wife, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness as a crucial first step toward personal growth and reconciliation. He illustrates how embracing one's identity as a child of God can transform lives and empower men to become strong fathers, mentors, and leaders. Throughout the discussion, we explore practical steps for maintaining meaningful connections with children and the significance of being fully present amidst life's distractions. This heartfelt dialogue serves as a reminder that every father matters and that through faith and intentionality, we can break the cycle of fatherlessness and create lasting legacies of love.

Show Notes:

The Fathers in Christ Podcast delves into the profound and often challenging theme of fatherhood through the lens of faith, purpose, and discipleship. Host Rob engages in an enlightening conversation with Jay Cookingham, a pastor and founder of Strategic Fathering Ministries, who shares his personal journey marked by resilience and transformation. The discussion opens with a candid reflection on the issue of fatherlessness—a pressing concern in today's society—and expands into the mission of empowering men to embrace their God-given roles as fathers and mentors. Jay draws from his rich experiences as a father of seven and as someone who has...

Wendell Morton is currently the Executive Director of Men’s Ministry Catalyst (MMC). MMC is a Christ-centered, ministry to men, that is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission to go and make disciples. Wendell leads this ministry to focus on equipping churches and denominations with biblically based resources, counsel, and services to help them build an engaging ministry to men. What motivates Rev. Morton is to help pastors and church leaders build growing churches. Having men come along side of the vision of the pastor, build a dynamic team, create a plan, and execute the model of “each one brings one”. That is a great way for every local church in North America to grow and to help men better understand biblical manhood.

Before MMC, Wendell spent over 20 years in Corporate America. There, he successfully led

sales teams as a senior vice president at Wells Fargo. He continued to enjoy success while

leading sales teams and partnering with multiple banks as a senior leader at Worldpay. Our

teams would work with small businesses to other teams that would work with Fortune 500

companies.

Wendell enjoyed four tremendous years with Promised Keepers (PK). He was blessed to be

able to be National Field Director. However, in 1998, PK changed the revenue model, was

forced to reduce headcount dramatically, and ultimately changed the field strategy to adjust to

upcoming free conferences. Before that, Wendell was a Regional Field Manager, assisted with

the National Pastor’s conference in Atlanta, and was the US Representative on the Canadian

Board.

Local church ministry has always held a special place in Wendell’s heart. For 13 years, Wendell

held positions in local churches. The last one, before PK, was New Hope Community Church in

Portland. It was there he was the Team Lead for the Small Group pastors (four of us) where we

would have more than 75 community-based groups, Coordinator for the Pastor’s Conferences

we held three times a year on Small Groups at our church where we could have over 600

pastors and church leaders a year in attendance. Wendell also led the Men’s Ministries at

New Hope Community Church.

Whether it was Pastoral Ministry, National Ministry with Promise Keepers, or corporate work,

God has uniquely positioned Wendell to touch lives so they can move forward in relationships

with others, they can grow spiritually, repair personal relationships, and expand professionally.

Wendell lives in Littleton, CO with his wife Deb and their Great Dane. He has two adult

children. His son lives in Colorado, and his daughter and her family, including a granddaughter,

is in New Hampshire.

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