Drew van Esselstyn

VA to FL to NJ to VA. Son. Husband. Father. Forgiven. Honored. Humbled. Renewed. Fan of one-word sentences. Psalm 139:23-24

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

Guilty, and needed this gentle challenge this morning!

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

At least once a week, I consider deactivating just about every platform. It's @MattSmethurst and voices like his that continue to redeem this space and have me hanging in (for now :)). Read this, and put it into practice (please)!

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

In an increasingly toxic online culture, here is my plea to us all (beginning with myself).

https://t.co/qJOgJ682Vz

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

@Myers_Kirby Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes"?

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

@Myers_Kirby Black Coffee in Bed, by Squeeze

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

@jenniferwilkin @MattSmethurst @TGC This, times a million!

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

@p_emory Thanks! Central time is clutch for me to make Night 1 :)

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

Especially to my FCA teammates, I'd draw your attention to this -- a couple of class options, incredible value, great summer investment in yourself and your ministry!

[Paul Putz @p_emory]

Here's a quick look at the vision behind a program from @TruettSeminary that provides continuing education and leadership development for Christians in sports.

I'm kind of biased (ok completely biased), but I'm excited to get this thing going!

https://t.co/C5NupdAw9T

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

@p_emory @MrSedberry @AviryReich @perkieli Quickly: A two-night event, or two showings?

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

This is from March 30. God reminded me of it tonight. This was 2ish weeks after COVID-19 shut down much of our world/lives. The individual and collective grief has not waned, not that I can see/feel. Truly, it's multiplied. I need Jesus every moment of every day, in all things.

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

Also requires humility, but spot on! God, may I ask questions to understand and to listen, not to set up my next point/rebuttal/defense.

[Rich Villodas @richvillodas]

I have zero data to back this up, but I think the quality of our conversation re polarizing issues would improve by 38% if we simply asked,

When you say _________ what do you mean?

But that requires a curiosity that is truly difficult for people stuck in our ways.

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

I hope all of us understand that even though systemic racism/prejudice sounds like a singular term, there are scores of systems. #runtherace #perseverance #1corinthians92427

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

Looking to educate yourself, like I am? As good a starting spot as any for those who love sport!

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

This is convicting, and edifying. Two narratives -- heck, a handful of them -- absolutely can coexist. May we together be a mosaic, in deed and not just word/theory.

[Eugene Scott @Eugene_Scott]

.@esaumccaulley on the worldview behind many white evangelicals’ concept of “a great America” https://t.co/UtDXIs8jSV

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

Hey, @marcdavissports, I'm significantly interested in more details on this. Please DM when you have a second, and thanks for all you're doing to tell stories around the area!

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

Coaches in the Richmond area empowering their players by modeling! Thanks for sharing this important opportunity, @marcdavissports

[Marc Davis @marcdavissports]

High school coaches are mentors to many young African-Americans. On Saturday, they'll rally to show their student-athletes that their voices matter and can create change. @CoachWatts52 @Chosen2give @NBC12

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

What I referred to earlier. Watch a master class in class, and empathy! Thank you, @TurnerSportsEJ

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

This! Could watch over and over. @TurnerSportsEJ is first-rate, speaking and leading from his heart. Certainly hope @TurnerSportsPR gets that video in a shareable space soon!

[Matt Van Zandt @CGF_Vanny]

That piece by Ernie Johnson was the best thing I’ve seen in quarantine. If you aren’t motivated to care for those who are vulnerable in this season then you don’t have a pulse. Wow that was good.

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

Brilliant advice from an outstanding leader, @WheatonCollege president Philip Ryken. He encouraged his community to be "maximally flexible and uncommonly charitable" as it moves toward the fall. What if we all did that, all the time? What a world that would be.

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

@Myers_Kirby Or ... would I appreciate all of that more after hearing you? :)

[Drew van Esselstyn @fcadrew]

@Myers_Kirby I actually love the countdown, but want it sung to me each day by @Myers_Kirby