What Does It Mean To Forgive?
A viral video resurfaced on my Instagram feed last December. In a raw and moving act of forgiveness, Brandt Jean hugged Amber Guyger, moments after she was convicted of killing his brother in a tragic shooting. View this...
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Perceiving Weakness As Strength
Success is an oft misunderstood term. Many are quick to associate successful people with being perfect at whatever they do. Despite knowing that no one is perfect, humanity is obsessed with striving for perfection. In popular culture and media,...
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Quite Franklin Episode 5 – Jack Garcia
At 9 years of age, Jack Garcia’s parents fled Castro’s communist regime in Cuba to find a new life in the United States. Though NOT Italian, Jack was able to convince the Gambino crime family of the American Mafia...
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Upending The Peanut Butter Argument
Chunky or creamy? The argument for peanut butter superiority has been debated across kitchen countertops in America for ages. Let me tell you how I like my peanut butter. Natural, in a jar and upside down on a shelf....
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The One Ingredient I Avoid At All Costs
As a health nut, it’s a fair assumption that I avoid a number of ingredients in my diet. Processed or packaged foods are a prime source of unhealthy ingredients, but I’ll admit to enjoying the occasional “earned” meal...
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Defining Yourself In The Aftermath Of Abduction With Elizabeth Smart
Consider just a sampling of these statistics. 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. 1 child goes missing every minute of the day and every 73...
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Why I’m Starting My Own Podcast Quite Franklin
2020 has been a whirlwind year. With all that has transpired, I am grateful and proud to have opened a new chapter in my life. Born out of my desire to teach and educate others, Quite Franklin has been...
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Psalm 144:1 My Favorite Bible Versed Explained
Nothing has impacted my life more than the presence of God. A strong undercurrent of his faith runs through my being and his word has been both refuge and strength. Among the many bible scriptures, Psalm 144:1 is especially...
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My Foundation For Daily Living
I am a big believer in the mind-body-soul connection. Anyone who interacts with me regularly knows I reference and lean on this trifecta constantly as my guide for daily living. Faith is fundamental to my being, and much like...
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My 3 Joys Of Teaching
Before Rich Franklin became an MMA World Champion, he was just a math teacher. In many ways, I still am today. Instead of the classroom, I now teach at gyms and martial arts dojos all over the world. The...
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