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Ever want to know what’s in the minds and hearts of both collegiate student-athletes and veterans athletes alike? Sometimes not much. Other times? To know would blow your mind! Just ask them.
Join educator and sports mentor Dr. Scott McNeal as he, collegiate student-athletes, and veteran athletes engage in personal, somewhat unscripted monthly conversations about life and faith at the intersection of soul and sport.
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WPDSports Press On Podcast
#57 "Leonardo" - Dr. Jake Smith, Jr. How to Fully Show Up to Your Sport and Beyond!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Dr. Jake “*Leonardo” Smith, Jr., founder and president of - Plumline - a nonprofit organization helping “people get unstuck, find rest, and experience peace.” In addition, Jake is a “faith-fueled coach & speaker, guiding leaders to live with no regrets.”
Jake is a man of Christian faith, married, and a father of three. Pastor. Musician. And lover of fast cars.
Jake resides in Franklin, TN with his wife and family.
Jake takes his strong, caring, and focused work ethic on a multi-year ministry journey that includes:
- forming and fronting the rock band “Jonas”;
- serving as pastor and church planter at several high-profile churches;
- experiencing both deep personal and vocational ministry stress; and finally
- developing two organizations that promote a framework for knowing God, self, and others in a most authentic way.
In this episode, join Jake as he reflects on (1) how he and I meet, (2) the role of mentorship in life and on (3) his most recent venture – Plumline – where Jake focuses, in part, on the spiritual anatomy - heart-mind-soul-strength - of the individual in community. [That includes current and former student-athletes.]
So, let’s get into the head and heart space of my guest and friend, Jake Smith, Jr.
*My nickname for Jake. It comes from the title of one of his four CD releases back in the day entitled: Resembling Leonardo De Vinci Cross Hatching For The Drawing. 2001. https://www.discogs.com/artist/14119948-Jake-Smith-Jr
Quips & Quotes:
- [Don't] “ …regret of the second half of life.”
- “Show up fuller to the race (life).”
- “Be specific what you ask from a mentor. But do ask.”
- “…propose a redefinition of calling.”
Spiritual Anatomy:
- The Heart System | Ensures you connect deeply with others | Loving companion
- The Soul System | Clarifies your true identity and purpose | Visionary guide
- The Mind System | Provides structure and order to life | Strategic overseer
- The Strength System | Empowers you to advance and achieve | Driven warrior
Guest Info & Contact:
- Email: jake@goplumline.com
- Website:https://goplumline.com. Go to bottom of landing page and sign-up for fresh, free resources delivered to you. I highly recommend this offer.
- Instagram: @goplumline
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