#16: Greg Coleman On The Cost Of Being A Pioneering Athlete And Ministry As A Foundational Part Of Life

09/01/22 • 38 min

Greg Coleman, the first African-American punter in the NFL and a longtime Minnesota Vikings player and broadcaster, shares some of his experiences growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, when it was racially segregated, and the lifelong lessons he's leaned on to help him thrive — and minister to others — in all areas of his life.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.

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#15: Tonya Allen On Lessons From Her Grandmother And Her Rich History Of Nonprofit Impact

Tonya Allen, the President of the McKnight Foundation, reflects on the impactful lessons she learned around boldness and kindness from her grandmother in Detroit, and the opportunities that drew her to leave home to lead the Minnesota-based McKnight Foundation.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.

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#17: Reverend Elijah McDavid III On Transitioning To Minneapolis And Engaging Young People

Reverend Elijah McDavid III, the senior pastor at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis, discusses his remarkable family history and the impact it's had on his journey as a leader and man.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.