Brian Smith

2 weeks ago | are-you-livin-it-with-coach-smith.beehiiv.com | Brian Smith

If you don’t know me, I’m Brian Smith. As Head Wrestling Coach at Mizzou, I’ve spent years building a program around more than just talent. These athletes are some of the greatest men I know. They’re full of integrity, discipline, and grit. “Are you livin’ it?” is a question I ask my athletes almost every day. It’s about living out Tiger Style, and more importantly, living a life you’re proud of. Today, I want to discuss one big culture question and let you in on where I’ve been. Let’s get into it.

Feb 11, 2025 | anabaptistworld.org | Brian Smith

Over the past few years, clergy, academics, the media and atheist activists have been intently talking about the growing number of Americans who no longer identify with any religious tradition — those whom pollsters identify as “nones,” because they answer survey questions about their faith with “None of the above.”Between 1998 and 2000, 8% of Americans indicated no religious affiliation; by 2022, this had grown to 27%. The unaffiliated percentage is even higher among younger Americans.

Feb 5, 2025 | sightmagazine.com.au | Brian Smith |David Adams

BRIAN H SMITH, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says a good model is the Nuns & Nones, a movement that invites religiously disaffiliated young people to deepen their spirituality by discussing the moral values that motivate them… United States Via RNS Over the past few years, clergy, academics, the media and atheist activists have been intently talking about the growing number of Americans who no longer identify with any religious tradition – those whom pollsters...

May 7, 2024 | innerself.com | Brian Smith

Image from PixabayMay 7, 2024The focus for today is:I listen attentively and show curiosity in others’ ideas. Today's inspiration was written by Brian Smith:If you are someone with the gift of gab, make sure that when you’re around others who naturally yield the floor that you don’t dominate the discussion. Mindfully notice whether you’ve talked enough and acknowledge that others deserve a turn. Listen attentively and show curiosity in others’ ideas. Allow a lull to give people time to think.

Apr 1, 2024 | indianapolismonthly.com | Brian Smith |Midwest Living

WHEN Purdue University professor Barrett S. Caldwell advises total eclipse newbies on how to get the most out of the historic April 8 event, he sounds more like a Zen master than a space specialist. “A solar eclipse is one of the most memorable experiences you can have as a human,” he says. “So just experience it. Don’t try to take pictures. The emotional and spiritual experience is the most important way you could spend those three to four minutes.”Don’t talk, either—just listen.