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Welcome to our Monday show. This week we will hear from three first time guests who bring us their latest books. Our host for these days is Kerby Anderson.
In the first hour Kerby brings several updates from the Rededicate 250 event on the Mall. Then he discusses how the mainstream media is getting the war in Gaza wrong, and about the boom in psychiatric medicine. In the second hour, FIFA World Cup Soccer begins in less than 4 weeks so it’s with excitement that we welcome Brazilian soccer star Paulo Silas Pereira. Kerby and Paulo will talk about sports and Christian living, and Paulo brings us his book, Beyond Success.
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Kerby Anderson is host of Point of View Radio Talk Show and also serves as the President of Probe Ministries. He holds masters degrees from Yale University (science) and Georgetown University (government). He also serves as a visiting professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and has spoken on dozens of university campuses including University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University, Princeton University, Johns HopkinsRead More
Born in Brazil, Silas emerged during an era rich with footballing talent, yet quickly set himself apart through his creativity and leadership in midfield. A classic playmaker, he possessed an exceptional ability to control the tempo of a match, deliver decisive passes, and influence the game with both subtlety and brilliance.
Silas earned international recognition as a member of the Brazilian National Team, representing his country at the highest level, including participation in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. In a nation synonymous with football excellence, Silas held the prestigious responsibility of wearing Brazil's iconic number 10 shirt — an honor reserved for players of extraordinary skill and football intelligence.
At the club level, Silas enjoyed success both in Brazil and internationally. His time with major clubs, including standout performances in South America, showcased his adaptability and consistent high-level play. In Argentina, he became a fan favorite during his tenure with San Lorenzo, where his technical mastery and leadership further cemented his reputation as an elite midfielder.
Beyond his achievements on the field, Silas transitioned into coaching and leadership roles, continuing to influence the game with the same discipline and insight that defined his playing career. His deep understanding of football, combined with his character and professionalism, has made him a respected figure in the sport long after his playing days.
Today, Silas extends his impact beyond football through speaking, mentorship, and his book Beyond Success, where he shares powerful lessons drawn from his journey. His story is not only one of athletic excellence, but of perseverance, humility, faith, and purpose — principles that resonate far beyond the pitch.
From playing childhood street games in São Paulo to two FIFA World Cup appearances, Beyond Success is Silas’s inspiring story of striving, struggle, and faith. You’ll come to know Silas not only as a soccer player, but as
a boy growing up in a humble, faith-filled home with a single father and 8 siblings after losing his mother at age 5
a young player battling homesickness and pregame anxiety
a husband and father struggling to balance the pressures of a public career with commitments to his family
Silas shares powerful life lessons about ambition, achievement, and faith in Jesus that will fundamentally change your understanding of success. For soccer fans, athletes, and Christians of any background, Beyond Success will motivate you in your faith and challenge you to make the most of the life God has given you.
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