Put A Word On It (Season 8 Special Edition)
Put A Word On It (Season 8 Special Edition)

The Season 8 Special Edition highlights 8 stories introduced by Host Rudy Kalis.
The Words – Put a Word On It – Special Edition
The Words – Put a Word On It – Special Edition

Our team has a special episode of the show for you this week! We were thinking about the incredible variety of words that our students, staff and volunteers have shared throughout the history of these conversations. We know you’ll be blessed by this short fly-over compilation of just “the words” and Scriptures that each man picked to express his journey.
PUT A WORD ON IT: Mark Ellis Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Mark Ellis Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with MOV volunteer Mark Ellis, discuss why Mark enjoys volunteering with the men of the program and what it does for him. Mark also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Tommy Duncan Interview (Podcast Episode)
PUT A WORD ON IT: Tommy Duncan Interview (Podcast Episode)

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with MOV staffer Tommy Duncan, discuss what Tommy did and didn’t get away with in his past, what the Lord taught him, and how he came to work for Men Of Valor.
PUT A WORD ON IT: Raul Lopez Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Raul Lopez Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Executive Director Raul Lopez, discuss Men Of Valor, where it’s been, where it’s going, and the Christ foundation. Raul also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Eddie Hutton Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Eddie Hutton Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Eddie Hutton, a Men Of Valor board member, discuss Eddie’s non-prison, non-criminal background that still brought him to a love of prison ministry. Eddie also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Keith West Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Keith West Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Valor Ridge sophomore, Keith West, discuss Keith’s background with drugs, his home life, and what got him incarcerated before coming to Men of Valor. Keith also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Rolando Rose Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Rolando Rose Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Valor Ridge senior, Rolando Rose, discuss Rolando’s background in foster care, stealing, drug addiction, and incarceration, before coming to Men of Valor. Rolando also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Trent Dilfer Interview Pt 1
PUT A WORD ON IT: Trent Dilfer Interview Pt 1

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis sits down with NFL Super Bowl Champion and head coach of Lipscomb Academy Trent Dilfer to discuss his background, career in college and the NFL, spiritual growth, adversity, and dealing with the loss of his son.
PUT A WORD ON IT: Mark Hodge Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Mark Hodge Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Valor Ridge staffer Mark Hodge, discuss Mark’s rebellious background, his various illegal activity that he never got busted for, and when God told him he was done with it. Mark also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: David Miller Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: David Miller Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with David Miller, discuss David’s real estate nightmare that led to a feds indictment, incarceration, and then God’s plan for him at Men Of Valor as Development Director. David also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Dying To Live – The Salmon Story
PUT A WORD ON IT: Dying To Live – The Salmon Story

In this special episode, Rudy Kalis, host of Put A Word On It, shares a short story from his recent trip to Alaska, at a salmon hatchery. It’s a powerful Christ-metaphor for everyone interested in reconciling men to God. We hope you enjoy: Dying To Live – The Salmon Story!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Thanksgiving
PUT A WORD ON IT: Thanksgiving

Some of our men take a moment to express gratitude and put their own word on it.
PUT A WORD ON IT: Thomas Powell Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Thomas Powell Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Thomas Powell, a graduate of Men Of Valor, discuss his incarceration, the state pursuing the death penalty for him, what Men Of Valor did for him, and how the Lord turned his life completely around. Thomas also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Hunter Keel Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Hunter Keel Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Hunter Keel, discuss the young man’s background, foster care, football, acceptance, Christ, and his road ahead. Hunter also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Bill Campbell Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Bill Campbell Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Bill Campbell, a Men Of Valor participant, discuss Bill’s life: selling drugs at 12, being in a motorcycle gang, a murder conviction, and his terminal diagnosis of cancer. Men Of Valor staff member Brian Belser is also featured discussing his recent trip to Florida with Bill.
PUT A WORD ON IT: Alfonso Gilbert Interview Pt2
PUT A WORD ON IT: Alfonso Gilbert Interview Pt2

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Alfonso Gilbert, from Men Of Valor, continue talking about God leading him from gang life in a cartel family to divine appointment ministry opportunities. Alfonso puts another word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Alfonso Gilbert Interview Pt1
PUT A WORD ON IT: Alfonso Gilbert Interview Pt1

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Alfonso Gilbert, from the Men Of Valor staff, discuss life in a drug cartel family in Mexico, his turning point, and what the Gospel does for all men. Alfonso also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Mentor Steve Tate
PUT A WORD ON IT: Mentor Steve Tate

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with mentor Steve Tate, discuss why Steve is a mentor for Men of Valor. Steve also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Curt Campbell Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Curt Campbell Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Men Of Valor Program Director Curt Campbell, discuss what Curt had to learn from God before he could be used for the glory of the Lord. He shares why he does what he does now. Curt also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Ray Tullos Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Ray Tullos Interview

In the Season 1 Finale, Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Men Of Valor House Monitor Ray Tullos, discuss Ray’s prison ministry accountability that rehabilitated him. He also talks about his brain aneurism. Ray also puts a word on it! Season 2 kicks off in July with the return of a very special guest!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Al Jackson Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Al Jackson Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Al Jackson, discuss Al’s time as a young man in New Orleans, voodoo, alcoholism, God’s reminder to him that changed him, and mentorship. Al also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Tyler Blevins Interview (Podcast Episode)
PUT A WORD ON IT: Tyler Blevins Interview (Podcast Episode)

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Tyler Blevins, discuss Tyler’s athletic years, pain killers, opioid addiction, shoplifting, incarceration, and what changed. Tyler also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Chad Daniels
PUT A WORD ON IT: Chad Daniels

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Chad Daniels, discuss Chad’s jacker years stealing from drug dealers, incarceration, God’s pursuit, Carl Carlson, and Men Of Valor. Chad also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Chris Spencer Interview/Former NFL Player
PUT A WORD ON IT: Chris Spencer Interview/Former NFL Player

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Former NFL Player Chris Spencer, discuss Chris’ early years, NFL career, dyslexia, and how Christ strengthens him. Chris also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Karen Carlson Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Karen Carlson Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with special guest Karen Carlson, discuss her marriage and ministry with late husband, Carl Carlson, founder of Men Of Valor. Karen also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Marvin Howe Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Marvin Howe Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Marvin Howe, discuss everything from Marvin’s bad boy days to his work with the gentlemen at Men Of Valor. Marvin explains his turning point and dependence on the Lord. Marvin also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Justin Johnson Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Justin Johnson Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with Justin Johnson (JJ), discusses incarceration, Men Of Valor, and the dream that changed Justin. JJ also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Eric Melton Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Eric Melton Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis, with kickboxing world champion Eric Melton, discuss Eric’s career, prison fighting, learning to fight back, Mpact Sports where every kid matters, and depending on God. Eric also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Marcus Martin Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Marcus Martin Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis with Marcus Martin, long-time staff member of Men of Valor, discuss his incarceration and transformation. Marcus also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Ben Fuller Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Ben Fuller Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis sits down with music artist, Ben Fuller, to discuss what led to years of cocaine addiction, his present work with Men Of Valor, and his powerful voice. Ben also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: John Sapp Mentors Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: John Sapp Mentors Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis sits down with John Sapp, a Men of Valor mentor, to discuss his early prison ministry, the internal adjustment the Lord made in him, and why he mentors today. John also puts a word on it! Want to mentor? Go to: movnashville.com
PUT A WORD ON IT: Brian Belser Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Brian Belser Interview

Sportscaster Rudy Kalis sits down with Brian Belser, of Men of Valor, to discuss his younger years, selling drugs, a murder charge, time in almost every prison in the state of Tennessee, and his transformation in Christ. Brian also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Stan Mills Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Stan Mills Interview

In this episode, Rudy sits down with Stan Mills, a volunteer at Men of Valor, to discuss how his life has led to serving the men of the program the way he does. Stan also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: John Hodge Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: John Hodge Interview

In this episode, Rudy Kalis sits down with John Hodge to talk about growing up with a single mom, life on the streets, during and after incarceration, faith, and fatherhood. John also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Hope Hines Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Hope Hines Interview

In this special podcast episode, Rudy Kalis sits down with fellow sports broadcaster Hope Hines to talk about his work in training up young men to become authentic, Christian men. He and Rudy also discuss prison ministry and their work with professional athletes over the years. Hope also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Vernon Bee Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Vernon Bee Interview

In this podcast episode, Rudy Kalis sits down with Vernon Bee to talk about working on a plantation, the drug life that once fascinated him, the loss of his grandmother and wife during his time in prison, his almost NFL career, Men Of Valor, and his new life. Vernon also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Raul Lopez Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Raul Lopez Interview

In this podcast episode, Rudy Kalis sits down with Raul Lopez to talk about his early days in Cuba, coming to Miami, and going to LA, becoming a gang member. He also opens up about his important work at Men Of Valor. Raul also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: JR Davis Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: JR Davis Interview

In this podcast episode, Rudy Kalis sits down with JR Davis to talk about the personal reason that got him involved with prison ministry, ultimately leading to his ongoing volunteer work at Men Of Valor. JR also puts a word on it!
PUT A WORD ON IT: Thanksgiving
PUT A WORD ON IT: Thanksgiving

Some of our men take a moment to express gratitude and put their own word on it.
PUT A WORD ON IT: Anthony Charles Interview
PUT A WORD ON IT: Anthony Charles Interview

In this new podcast episode, Rudy Kalis sits down with Men of Valor’s own, Anthony Charles, to talk about life before, during, and after incarceration. AC also puts a word on it!