Certified, Award-Winning Christian Life Coach & Motivational Speaker

In 2007, Joël received devastating news, he had cancer with only a 1% chance of survival.  Such news is enough to shake the faith of even the most devout believer from their foundation with questions like 'Why me?' or 'God, why did you do this to me?' Like so many, Joël also had these questions and was prepared to hold his own personal pity party when the Lord intervened with a better plan, which included a miraculous healing!
 
Since then, Joël has found the passion that was missing from his Christian walk and with the Lord's guidance, his life's purpose - life coaching and motivational, educational seminars. 
 
Before this life-changing experience, Joël confesses he was a lukewarm Christian, who lived in fear, doubt, anxiety and worry.  Living this kind of existence drowns out our joy and diminishes our testimony.  We embrace the storms the enemy sends our way instead of walking in the fruitfulness and fulfillment of the abundant life we inherit through Christ!  All the while, suffering in silence.  
 
Here is where an I Refuse to Lose program can help.  Joël is a husband and father of three sons and has more than 25 years of experience as an educator.  He is also the host of his own weekly radio show reaching an average of 350 homes in 14 counties.  He will share his personal journey of going from 'making due' fumbling through life struggles and challenges to joy, peace and victory!  He credits his triumph to discipleship, continuing education, the unconditional love and support of his wife, Catherine, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.  
 
Joël is passionate, and his examples are powerful! Participants will enjoy a multi-media presentation filled with practical advice woven through his personal journey and testimony.  The programs are energetic and infused with a great sense of humor!  
 
Below are brief descriptions of ready-to-deliver programs or Joël can create a customized program for your audience. 

 

Selections:

 

Each program is carefully put together to target the most common difficulties and challenges we all face, but presented in such a way that everyone will identify their own particular struggle within the safety and privacy of their own relationship with the Lord. While this is not the message of an Evangelist or to be considered preaching, it incorporates the time-honored wisdom of the Bible. Each program or lesson within a program contains powerful life-application Scriptures everyone can use in their own daily lives. Joël has spoken in front of crowds of hundreds of people and has received the praise of audiences in both the U.S. and France! We know you will enjoy a life-changing experience by hosting an I Refuse to Lose presentation!

 

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going

 

This foundational seminar is an intensive and comprehensive look at how to face and overcome a variety of adversities through personal change. It is guaranteed to be both thought-provoking and uplifting at the same time. Also offered as a corporate event, this version includes relevant Scripture references so the audience may grow in knowledge and wisdom.    

 

You will learn how to:

 

• Remove the fear of confrontation

• Value personal accountability

• Handle difficult people

• Manage toxic situations

• Understand the connection between thoughts and actions

• Learn when we should or should not make important decisions

• Shape healthy perspectives

• Weed out chaos

• Establish an effective and healthy communication style

 

River Wild:  Maneuvering the Rapids of Your Marriage

 

As Christians we know that there is no such thing as the perfect marriage.  It is made of two imperfect individuals who need to exercise grace, mercy and forgiveness on a regular basis! Shockingly, however, the divorce rate among Christians is as high as among non-Christians.  Is it any wonder our lifestyles are mocked and met with cries of 'hypocrite?'  But instead of getting the help we need, instead of taking a sober self-assessment and turning our troubles over to Christ and heeding the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we cover our problems and hide behind our pride and hurt feelings.  We think if we pray more, read more or get more involved in ministry, we can find the elusive peace we are seeking.  The truth is that most people grew up in dysfunctional homes.  Who took classes on being a good wife, mother, husband or father?  More often than not, we model what we see in our homes and continue the cycle of brokenness.  

 

This I Refuse to Lose seminar is a four-part program that may be delivered in a series or a weekend retreat.  We will cover topics such as the top priorities of husbands versus wives, the four faces of Christian manhood, the challenges of parenting in today's culture, and even Godly intimacy.  Audiences agree that the content is great and powerfully effective!  Contact us for more information.  

 

Ten Hurdles to Overcome as You Run the Good Race

 

Olympic hurdler Marcus Walker says that every good hurdler must first learn to fall well. They must master the ability to build-up, fall and get back up to finish the race. In life, we call this perseverance, resiliency or personal drive. How does one address personal character flaws in themselves or others? In this seminar, the audience will identify these problem areas and learn to overcome them. Successful navigation will help the audience strengthen essential character skills to shape a positive attitude, restoring joy and peace.  

 

The hurdles include:

 

• Defeatist attitudes

• Negativity

• Need for approval

• So-called friends

• Unhealthy priorities

• Excuses  

• And more...

 

Customized Program

 

As a motivational speaker, Joël can work directly with your program coordinator to create a cutomized program within his areas of expertise:

 

 

• Successful Parenting

• Interpersonal Communication for all Your Relationships

• Dealing with Difficult People/Bullying

• Managing Conflict in our Personal Lives

• Goal-Setting

• Motivating and Influencing Others