In this episode of the Catalyst podcast, host David Carter interviews Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth and Families. Duane shares his journey into the behavioral health and mental health industry, highlighting the influence of his mother and his personal values in shaping his career path. He discusses the importance of trust and building genuine relationships with the individuals and communities they serve. Duane also explains the community restoration model adopted by Directions for Youth and Families, which focuses on addressing the social determinants of health and partnering with other organizations to create comprehensive solutions. The episode emphasizes the need for empathy, respect, and collaboration in the field of mental and behavioral health.

Duane Casares is the CEO of Directions for Youth and Families, a leading mental and behavioral health provider in central Ohio. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Duane is a social worker by trade and has dedicated his career to serving others. He is passionate about community-based work and believes in the power of outreach to meet the needs of underserved populations. Duane's commitment to social justice and community restoration has led him to develop innovative programs and partnerships to address issues such as infant mortality, food insecurity, and evictions.

In this episode of David Carter's Catalyst podcast, host David Carter interviews Apostle Nikki Hampton. They discuss her marriage to Pastor Mark Hampton, the challenges they have faced together, and how their relationship has helped them persevere. Apostle Nikki also shares her personal journey of overcoming a near-fatal car accident and the role that faith played in her recovery. The conversation touches on the importance of mental health and trauma care in the church and the need for a holistic approach to healing. Throughout the episode, Apostle Nikki's passion for preaching and her commitment to serving God shine through.

n this episode of David Carter's the Catalyst podcast, David discusses the concept of impactful resolutions. He introduces the acronym "IMPACT" to explain the process of making a lasting impact in one's life and community. Drawing inspiration from the story of two frogs in a bucket of cream, David emphasizes the importance of taking quick action, persevering through challenges, and maintaining a long-term commitment to reaching goals. He encourages listeners to have faith in their abilities and to seek guidance from role models who have overcome similar obstacles. David's message is one of hope, resilience, and the power of transformation. 0:00:14 Introduction to the Catalyst podcast and the concept of impactful resolutions

0:01:50 Explanation of the acronym IMPACT: Impartation, Manifestation, Participation, Activation, Cultivation, Transformation

0:05:42 Introduction to the "Whack of the Week" segment and the story of the two frogs

0:08:05 Tips for reaching goals: strike quickly, be prepared for a long campaign, and get back up when knocked down

0:10:36 Examples of persistence and endurance in achieving goals

0:12:07 Importance of having faith in your ability and rising above personal limitations0:13:31Conclusion and closing remarks

In this episode, David Carter welcomes Dr. Laura Perry, a Clinical Psychologist, Founder of Conquering Walls Counseling Agency., and is also a preacher. They talk about how Dr. Perry is able to work within those guidelines and how she got to where she is today.

David Carter interviews John Blaze, owner of BlazeCertified and On-Air Personality at 104.9 The River. For more information about john, visit https://blazecertified.wordpress.com/bio/

In this episode, we are joined by Desmond Reid Jr, executive chef at The Asterisk Supper Club in Westerville, Ohio. Desmond talks about all of the hard work he put in in order to succeed in his craft and how it paid off, even when times were hard.

Join us in this episode as we dive into an enlightening conversation with Kevin King, GM of Byers Imports (by the Airport!) Kevin is a man of deep faith, family devotion, and an infectious passion for music. Starting his journey as a junior high student rocking the bass guitar with his band, Kevin's life has been a symphony composed of relationships that have shaped and enriched his existence. We'll explore how Kevin's passion for music has interwoven with his personal life, leading him to a life-altering relationship and eventually settling down to raise a beautiful, blended family. After a 25-year hiatus, Kevin strikes the chords once again, rekindling his bond with music and proving that relationships with our passions evolve but never fade.

Additionally, we talk about how their relationship was built over Cars!

In this heartfelt conversation, we reflect on the importance of maintaining and investing in our relationships, whether they be personal or shared through common passions. So, tune in and get inspired to cherish and cultivate the relationships that add rhythm and melody to your life's journey.

David Carter and Bishop Eugene Bellinger are friends who have known each other for over 20 years. Bishop Bellinger is a renowned speaker, teacher, trainer, and developer for church growth strategies, relationship fundamentals, and business procedures. He also serves in business, academic, economic, sports, medical, and mental health communities. David was surprised to learn that Bishop Bellinger is also a referee. Bishop Bellinger explains that he got into refereeing after watching his grandson's basketball games and seeing that the coaches were not treating the kids well, nor were the parents, and the officiators were not kind to the children. He decided to become a referee in order to make a positive change in the sport.

The speaker, an educated psychologist and experienced referee, has a self-care project which is fish shading four months out of the year. He also took on coaching basketball, and was determined to improve the situation he saw which was coaches treating the players poorly. He decided to get certified and educated in the States, and applied all of his knowledge in psychology and sociology as well as business principles on the floor. He set the best example for the coaches, not becoming like them, and made sure that the kids could trust him. He also told the kids to make the referee their best friend on the floor. He understands the kids and their behaviour, and so he is not quick to call technical fouls.

This conversation is about the importance of having a good character when playing basketball. It is not enough to be an amazing player, as one must also show good character traits to make it in the professional ranks. Factors such as facial expressions, body contour and how one responds to referees are all taken into account. Referees have a designated primary area of coverage which they must stay true to, and not let any negative comments or calls against them defeat them. In this way, they must have a strong sense of self and be able to handle adversity. This is an important lesson that can be applied to other areas of life such as work and church.

Timestamps

0:00:11 Conversation with Bishop Eugene Bellinger: Refereeing, Education, and Church Growth Strategies

0:02:19 Heading: Refereeing as a Self-Care Project: Changing the Narrative on the Basketball Court

0:04:10 Refereeing: Teaching Life Principles and Developing Young Athletes

0:05:36 Heading: Character Assessment in Professional Sports Interviews

0:07:15 Heading: Refereeing in the Church, Business, and Financial Worlds: A Conversation with Bishop J.T.

0:11:43 Heading: Pre-Game Referee Meeting: Anticipating Fair Treatment of Star Players

0:13:33 Collaboration and Communication: Principles for Success in Any Walk of Life

0:14:54 Conversation between Bishop John Williams and Pastor Kenny on Leadership Development

0:16:44 Heading: Mental Health in the African American Church and Community

0:21:19 Discussion on Dissociative Identity Disorder and Dysfunctionality

0:23:16 Conversation on Addressing Dysfunctionality in the Church

0:25:15 "The Role of the Church in Healing from Alcoholism"

0:27:27 Conversation on the Need for a Collaboration of Common Sense, Money Sense, Human Sense, and Reality Sense in the Kingdom of God

0:33:51 Discussion on the Necessity of a Comprehensive Examination for Church Leadership

0:35:22 Heading: "Catalyzing Positive Change in the African American Pentecostal Church"

0:43:10 Heading: Reflection on Critical Race Theory and the Legacy of the Next Generation

0:45:13 Interview with Bishop David Bellinger and Pastor David Carter on Experiences at White School and Heart Health