Derek Snook, self-described son of a Baptist minister and entrepeneur joins me to discuss his recent book, The Definition of Success: What Living Homeless Can Teach You.
He tells me what was intended as a one-night experiment lasted a year, and years later he has decided to publish a book about how this experience had an impact on him and what he learned from it, including a well-paying temp agency he started and recently sold.
Definitely a different take on "loving your neighbor as yourself" if I ever heard one!
A few interesting points that came up in our discussion:
While Derek could have quit this experiment at any given momenty and gone back home, most homeless and less fortunate don't have that option How living in bubbles in our culture is destructive to indviduals and groups, including the toll isolation is taking on mental health in general The intriguing way a city's layout is actually important to society What can we do to erase the barrier between wealthy and poor churches, as well as the racial divide, even in the church, between black and white congregationsRelevant Links:
Derek's website at dereksnook.net
Follow Derek on Instagram.
Get a copy of his book from Amazon.
Check out Derek's 2015 TedX talk at this link: https://youtu.be/haoTlVcg0PE
Mind Over Matter?
My Narration of Lovesick: Open to Me by Eric Gilmour
The Cost & The Reward
Stolen Wallets and Temples of the Holy Spirit
Drop the Stones | Carlos A. Rodriguez
How to Lead Someone In The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Speaking in Tongues -- Workouts For Your Inner Man
Did Matthew 24 Already Happen? | Dave Edwards
Gemstones and Angel Feathers From Heaven | Michael King
The Warrior's Cry (part 2 of 2) with James Edwards
The Warrior's Cry (part 1 of 2) with James Edwards
My Kindle & Audiobook Recommendations for Getting out of the Upper Room
Wind In Your Hands & Testimonies | David Edwards
Face to Face with God: No Need For Other Intermediaries
Azusa Now or Azusa Already?
Happy Sonship | Carlos A. Rodriguez
Writing for God’s Glory | Dr. Michael L. Brown
Charging for Personal Prophetic Words? | Matthew Robert Payne
God's Feminist Movement | Interview with Amber Picota
Don't Settle For Mediocrity | David W. Edwards
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Hello Heaven Podcast
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Kingdom Power Fellowship Podcast
The Bible Recap
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)