We all have adversity in life.  Unfortunately, some people’s tragedy garners headlines. Hate crimes serve no place in society but we can’t expect to end them if we don’t know they happen.  It’s news we need to share.

Chris Singleton lost his mother in June 17, 2015 Charleston, SC Church Shooting.  Nine African Americans were killed during a Bible study.  It’s hard to believe that a mass murder occurred during such a faithful act.  Amazingly, Chris has found forgiveness for the murderer and since the shooting has dedicated his life to ending racism and promoting unity.   Chris set out on a speaking career after playing minor league baseball for five years.   His mission is alive and well.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

• Why everyone has a story

• Why you can’t judge someone by how they look

• How pain and purpose can work together

• The importance of forgiveness for the giver

• Why you shouldn’t judge

• Why faith is important

• What is repentance

• What is unity

• How baseball is therapy

• How to transition to a speaking career

• The importance of educators

• The importance of mentors

Ideas Worth Sharing:

“Everybody has a story behind their opinion.” -  Chris Singleton

“When we forget that there’s story behind someone’s option, that’s when we judge and we condemn.” - Chris Singleton

“Unity doesn’t mean we all have to believe the same thing.” - Chris Singleton

“Forgiveness is setting the prisoner free only to realize that you yourself are the prisoner.” - Chris Singleton

“I’ve seen God in places in my life and I couldn’t explain it any other way.” - Chris Singleton

“I’ve seen families come back together through the powers of forgiveness.” - Chris Singleton

“My therapy was my sport in baseball.” - Chris Singleton

“It was much more than just a sport for me.” - Chris Singleton

“If it was just defense in baseball, I’d be in the big leagues ball.” - Chris Singleton

“The small lessons that we teach these young people are what shapes their psyche for the rest of their life.” - Bob DePasquale

“You don’t even know who you are mentoring sometimes.” - Bob DePasquale

Resources In Today's Episode:

• Chris Singleton: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

• Love Your Neighbor Brand

• Chris' Book, Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor

• Bob’s Book - Personal Finance in a Public World

• This week’s E-Impact Blog Entry
  

  Episodes Referenced:

• EP #42: Intercultural Creativity with Genein Letford

• EP #44: Creating an Impact That Lasts For Generations with Leo Allen

• EP #48: Setting the Race Truth in Motion with Mike Green

• EP #49: Making an Impact in the Digital Space with Tamay Shannon