Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast 314. Strategies of turning your trials into triumphs w/ Jeff Kemp
Jeff Kemp is a champion for families, teamwork and God’s love. He graduated from Dartmouth College and entered the NFL in 1981 as a long-shot free agent. He quarterbacked for 11 seasons with the RAMS, 49ERS, SEAHAWKS and EAGLES. Kemp led the Rams to the playoffs in 1984 and helped the 49ers to the playoffs in 1986, throwing 11 touchdowns in 6 weeks replacing an injured Joe Montana.
For the next 25 years, he helped lead organizations that strengthen marriages and families. He founded and led Stronger Families in the Northwest and then served 5 years as a VP/Catalyst at FamilyLife, where he and Stacy speak for Weekend to Remember marriage events. Jeff is a Fatherhood Ambassador for the Fatherhood CoMission. His speaking & retreat mission is to build men’s identity, purpose and relationships. Leaders and businesses call on Jeff as a CEO Soul Coach and team builder through JeffKempTeam.
Jeff brings humor, honesty and actionable vision to men, couples and organizations to build great teams. He uniquely combines epic leadership principles from the greatest NFL and athletic coaches with relationship principles and the loving ways of Jesus. He’s the author of Facing the Blitz –Three Strategies for Turning Trials into Triumphs. His next release, Real Good Man, will help men with their identity and journey to authenticity and benevolence. Jeff has lived his life in huddles on and off the field...committed to the power of men’s friendship and mentoring.
Jeff and his wife, Stacy, have four married sons, Kyle, Kory, Kolby and Keegan and four grandchildren. They love to ski, play tennis and mentor young couples.
Boots on the Ground:
Throw the Hail Mary! Find that trusted friend and tell him your secret sin. Throw it out there and expose it to the light.