040 | Roger Lipe’s Journey: From Wrestling Mat to Sports Ministry Legend

Oct 10, 2025

Join host Toby Brooks for a conversation with Roger Lipe, a renowned sports chaplain and author, as he shares his journey from a sales career to impacting athletes’ lives globally through ministry. Delve into Roger’s approach to building trust and vulnerability within teams, lessons from his tenure at Southern Illinois University, and his role at Nations of Coaches. Discover how failures fuel growth, the influence of culture in sports, and the significance of serving others. With engaging stories and insights, this episode offers a compelling look at resilience and purpose.

038 | REBOUND with Researcher and Professor Ram Haddas, PhD, MBA

Oct 10, 2025

Dr. Ram Haddas shares his story of resilience and perseverance, navigating challenges from a tumultuous adolescence in Israel to becoming a renowned academic and research director at the University of Rochester. Despite setbacks like a major layoff during COVID-19, Haddas pivoted to earn an MBA, demonstrating the value of continual learning and adaptability. Host Toby Brooks facilitates a conversation that explores themes of overcoming failure, lifelong learning, and redefining success, alongside Haddas’s insights on publishing, academia, and maintaining motivation through life’s unpredictable turns.