America, We Can Do Better: How to Lead with Kindness in Hard Times
This episode comes from a heavy place in my heart.
When I heard the shocking news of Charlie Kirk’s shooting and also said goodbye to my dear friend Mike, the weight of grief, division, and loss felt overwhelming. And yet, in the middle of it, God whispered a reminder from 2 Chronicles: “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, I will heal their land.”
In today’s episode of You Are More, I’m processing what it means to live in a world full of chaos, division, and pain—and still choose to be an agent of light. I share how transformational leaders like Charlie and Mike impacted people simply by the way they showed up, elevated rooms, and changed atmospheres.
We’ll talk about:
Why division and rage can’t be the answer—and why unity matters more than ever
How grief can point us back to God’s presence and goodness
What it means to be a “hope dealer” in your home, workplace, and community
Practical ways to let your presence shift atmospheres for the better
Why living intentionally is the greatest way to honor those we’ve lost
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the darkness around you, this is your reminder: you were created to be a light bearer, a joy bringer, and an agent of change. And when you step into that calling, atmospheres shift.
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Episode Minute By Minute:
00:00 – A heavy day: loss, shock, and grief
01:00 – Reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s legacy
02:30 – Remembering my friend Mike’s transformational leadership
04:00 – The verse that kept coming back: 2 Chronicles 7:14
06:00 – Why division, rage, and hostility can’t be our answer
07:30 – Choosing to be the light in chaotic times
09:00 – Every room you walk into can shift with your presence
10:30 – Stories of Mike’s excellence and atmosphere-changing leadership
12:00 – How to live as a hope dealer and agent of change
13:00 – Final encouragement: you are more, and your presence matters