Tone Tuesday features gear demos and lessons from Texas Blues Alley.
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Join host Matthew J. Norcross as he talks with decision makers across who are living examples of the 7 Degrees of Change (Empathy, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Trustworthiness, Caring, and Citizenship) and are willing to explain how they live and show others to “be a Phoenix.” These character traits serve as a book series of the same name, and a correlating Character Education curriculum developed by the 7 Degrees of Change Foundation and High Point University.
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Frank Skinner is a deacon at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in High Point, North Carolina. In this episode, Matt speaks with Frank on what character means to him, and what it's like working as a Catholic deacon.Di Firebird Media, LLC
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If you live in the Myrtle Beach area, you're probably familiar with a man named Greg Rowles. Greg is a popular entertainer in the area, and has had a lucrative career. Winning the popular television program Star Search in the 1990's, he is perhaps best known in the area as the longtime emcee for the Alabama Theatre in the popular Barefoot Landing s…
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In this week's episode of Character in Action, Matt sits down with Bert Giles, a youth minister at the University City United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina to talk about how he interprets the character traits of the 7 Degrees of Change, and also shares his over 30 years of being a positive influence on young people - especially teen…
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In this episode, iconic Triad radio host Lora Songster talks about how she has practiced the character traits of the 7 Degrees of Change throughout her long 26 year career.Di Firebird Media
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In the final episode of the year, we talk with Keith Hobgood - the illustrator of The Phoenix book series and a co-founder of Out of Our Minds Animation Studios. He talks about his career in animation and art in addition to some remarkable stories he has to tell about the traits of Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy.…
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This week, we speak with environmental lawyer Tony Francois. Not only do we talk about his life and career, but we also talk about what he thinks it means to be a good citizen.Di Truth Network
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This week, Matt and fill-in host Carmen Ramirez speak with John Dooling, a member of the Redwood City, California-based Chesterton Academy of St. James' board of directors. We talk about how a classical education can help students develop good character in their lives.
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Engineer and public speaker Winston Liu was born in the People's Republic of China, and has experienced advirsity firsthand when he became a political prisoner in the communist regime. This week, Winstin talks with Matt and Robby about his experience, as well as his involvement in the popular stage show Shen Yun.…
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Mark Walker served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015-2021. And now he faces his biggest task since serving in congress... running for governor. On this episode of Character in Action, Walker talks with 7 Degrees of Change Foundation chief technical officer Matthew J. Norcross and producer Robby Dilmore about his life and career, and ho…
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This week, we speak with Brit W. Moore, a member of the city council in High Point, North Carolina. He speaks about how he demonstrates character as a representative of his city as well as in the private sector.Di Truth Network
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In this special edition of Character in Action, Matt and Robbie talk about how the guests we've had throughout the month of September think of the traits of Caring and Citizenship.Di Truth Network
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Cyril Spiro is the CEO of EasySuite, a company that develops softwate helping charter schools be compliant with state lottery laws so that they are protected from claims of lottery fraud. This week, 7 Degrees of Change Foundation Chief Technical Officer and host Matthew J. Norcross speaks with Cyril about what character means to him in his position…
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The 2024 election season is among us. And this week, we talk with a local candidate from High Point, North Carolina. Sam Carr is a candidate for High Point's City Council at Large. Sam talks about the time he served as student body president at High Point University during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how he plans to implement th…
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This week, political consultant and former House staffer David Capen speaks with 7 Degrees of Change Foundation chief technical officer Matthew J. Norcross about how he works in the political world staying above the gray.Di Truth Network
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In this episode, South Carolina state representative Samuel Rivers shares some deep understandings of character with Matthew.Di Truth Network
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Attorney Matthew Tilley joins us with some amazing stoires of Character in Court as well as The Boy ScoutsDi Truth Network
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Hello this week gives us an opportunity to share Matt's favorite responses so far this season. Here is the order of the quotes and please go listen to the full episodes from the ones you love or all of them. Even You Can Be A Phoenix! Paul Norcross on Character Dale Folwell on Character Steve Snyder on Respect Dan Forest on Respect John Stefani on …
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With kids and parents gearing up to return to school, we wanted to help with some encouragement. In every season character is important and looking back through history we have an incredible amount of figures that showed their character in action! Join us as we sit in awe of the wisdom that we have been gifted to us from leaders before us.…
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Dr. Bose Ravenel shared with us wisdom and incredible stories this week! A retired Pediatrician with over 40 years serving and teaching, he still works to make an impact in Pediatric Functional Medicine. He also co-authored The Diseasing of America's Children in 2008 with psychologist John Rosemond. Come listen as Dr. Ravenel shares wisdom and more…
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This week we got to have a conversation with Quintin Pastrana! Quintin has been on the front lines gettting libraries to communities all over the world that lack the resources to get them. Come listen as we hear about not only his mission, but how good character played a massive role in his life.
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Elizabeth Speight is a superhero. She has excelled in many ways and has done it gracefully. A Christian, a wife, a mother, a veteran, a doctor, a ctizen and now living with cancer. She has a remarkable story of serving and giving her all to the things she loves and advocating for people who cannot advocate for themselves.…
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Todd Lassiter uses humilty and passion as his tools to help children build character. It isnt't an easy job but it is not only fulfilling, it also helps develop leaders for the future.Di Truth Network
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It was a smooth soulful conversation with our friend Keith Byrd Sr. This week. Keith is a professional Pianist and Keyboardist with over 40 years of blessing the stage around the world. Listen to a great conversation with Keith sharing how important and fruitful it is to have good character in the music industry.…
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Andrew Macaulay is a business leader executive for the company Doraid named after a boat because of his love for boats and fishing. From Sydney Australia Andrew shares his wisdom with us in a powerful yet humble display.
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Dr. Kevin L. Speight is an anesthesiologist in High Point, North Carolina and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He has a five out of five star patient experience. It is clear why with Matt about the character traits of the 7 Degrees of Change. Tune in and see how character is a foundational factor for a doctor in the medical world.…
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This week, Matthew J. Norcross talks with Father Cornelius M. Buckley, who shares a deep look into the wisdom of the 7 Degrees in extremely practical ways.Di Truth Network
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Founder and editor of Ignatius Press share deep insights into the language behind the 7 Degrees and character in general from the perspective of a Catholic priest.Di Truth Network
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Stu Epperson, founder of the Truth Network, and host of the Truth Talk Podcast, talks about what character means in the broadcasting industry.
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Danny Oakley, a co-founder of Out of Our Minds Animation Studios in Winston-Salem, joins Matt to express his views on character, and what the 7 Degrees of Change mean to him in the industry he works for.Di Truth Network
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Joel Redd, a former youth pastor and an expert in the furniture and tourism industries (working at destinations like Walt Disney World and SeaWorld in Florida, and now as a marketing specialist for Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.), talks about why character is essential in most things in his professional and personal life.…
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Dr. Howard (Buddy) Coleman share his views on Character In Action. Dr. Coleman's extensive background in education provides some real insight on how to become a Phoenix.Di Truth Network
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Phoenix Academy Co-Founder Kim Norcross share her story and vision for Phoenix Academy and her thoughts on character in actionDi Truth Network
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Long time broadcaster Robby Dilmore (The Christian Car Guy) goes over the character traits of the 7 Degrees of Change from his perspective.Di Truth Network
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Character in Action is now in its second season, and in this episode the tables turn as host Matthew J. Norcross is the one being interviewed by Christian radio and podcasting legend Robby Dilmore (The Christian Car Guy) about his life and what the 7 Degrees of Change mean to him.Di Truth Network
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This week, we talk with Steve Snyder, a martial arts instructor in High Point, North Carolina who specializes in the arts of TaeKwonDo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ). He talks to us about how he demonstrates character through his martial arts teaching style, and how he motivates his students to be better people to their peers and their community.…
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This week, we speak to Eric Ueland, a political advisor whose resume dates back to 1996. At the time of this recording, Ueland was a commissioner at the US Commission for International Religious Freedom, and he agreed to talk to us about how he uses the character traits of the 7 Degrees of Change in business and in life, especially the trait of Car…
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John Stefani has had a distinctive career on Wall Street, working for such financial institutions as Credit Suisse and his current position at Elixirr. Stefani joins the show to talk about how he implements character in his personal and professional life.Di Truth Network
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This week’s guest, Paul Norcross, talks about - not only how he interprets character into his personal and professional life - but also how he implemented what he learned throughout his life from his hardships to his greatest achievements.Di Truth Network
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In this week's episode, we talk to attorney Steven Walker and ask how he implements character through his law practice as well as his time working for former Lt. Governor Dan Forest.Di Truth Network
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We talk with Chris Swadener, an Associate Director of Operations for the Air National Guard. He talks about the events he experienced in his long military career, and how he interpreted character in those situations.Di Truth Network
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In a special format for this episode, we talk with Christian Castelli, a former Green Baret. The first part was recorded while Castelli was running for congress, while the second part was recorded via telephone post-campaign.Di Truth Network
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In this episode, we talk with former Lt. Governor Dan Forest about his concept on what character is.Di Truth Network
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In the debut episode, North Carolina's Secretary of Treasury - Dale Folwell - talks about his varied and vast experiences in the private sector and in leadership in the public sector.Di Truth Network
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Picture this: you’re DEEP into a video guitar lesson, sitting down with favorite guitar. You reach over to your computer with your picking hand to pause the video, and you try to grab your coffee with your left hand. Next thing you know, your guitar slips off of your lap and the headstock smacks you in the jaw. The coffee flies out of your hand and…
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People keep asking about this Telecaster every time I use it, so here’s the down low on what it is and why it sounds the way it does.Di Anthony Stauffer
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I’m a Fender Strat player at heart. That’s the sound I know and love. But sometimes I like to step outside my comfort zone and play other things. I recently bought an Epiphone Firebird VII to use in a Johnny Winter soloing course. For several weeks I’ve been playing this guitar a lot, and now I’ve got some thoughts about where it fits in my collect…
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If you want to record a stereo effects pedal IN STEREO, you should have two identical amps, each mic’d with an identical microphone, then recorded onto a stereo track. OR…. just run two guitar cables into your interface and let Amplitube 5 do the rest. In this video I’ll show you how to configure Amplitube 5 to record a stereo signal from your peda…
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You can hear the “sound” of high volume guitar amps on live recordings, but I’ve always wondered how volume REALLY affects your tone if you keep everything else constant. I figured out a way to do this using my Fender Tone Master Super Reverb, and the results are more subtle than I expected. In this video I’ll give you A/B comparisons and explain w…
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If you’ve ever had a fuzz pedal that absolutely had to be first in the signal chain or it sounded awful, this video is for you. Certain fuzz designs only work if there’s no low-impedance circuit (like a buffer or engaged overdrive pedal) in front of it. So they only work if they’re the first pedal in your chain, OR if every pedal before it is true-…
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