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Life and career rarely go to plan. Breakthroughs happen on the ragged edge when things aren't quite going as expected. Self-aware people learn from those trials. What I Wish I Knew podcast hosts Mike Irwin and Simon Daw explore lessons learned by everyone, including athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, writers, and difference makers. They have three things in common: none are perfect, all are humble, and they've learned a few things along the way. In What I Wish I Knew, they share tho ...
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What's Wrong With The Gospel-Centered Movement? with Jamie Bambrick
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In this episode, I discuss the collapse of the gospel-centered movement with Jamie Bambrick. Jamie Bambrick is the Associate Pastor of an evangelical Church of Ireland congregation in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, as well as a husband, father of two boys, and above all else, follower of Jesus Christ. Though he vehemently rejects the label ‘YouTuber’…
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Did America Have A Christian Founding? with Mark David Hall
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Mark David Hall is a Professor in Regent University’s Robertson School of Government and a Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy. His most recent books are:Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land: How Christianity Has Advanced Freedom and Equality for All CitizensDid America Have A Christian Founding? Subscribe to the Yo…
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Should Christians Run for Political Office? with Dusty Deevers
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In this episode, I speak with Pastor Dusty Deevers about his recently announced candidacy for Oklahoma State Senate and his work in the Abortion Abolitionist movement. Dusty Deevers is a pastor at Grace Community Church of Elgin, OK. He and his wife, Christina, have six children. https://www.deevers2023.com/ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: …
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America's Cultural Revolution with Christopher Rufo
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In this episode, I speak with Christopher Rufo about his new book, America's Cultural Revolution: How The Radical Left Conquered Everything. For decades, left-wing radicals patiently built a revolution in the shadows. Then suddenly, after the death of George Floyd, their ideas exploded into American life. Corporations denounced the United States as…
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In this episode, I'm joined by Pastor Chris Bolt to discuss the new Amazon Prime docuseries, "Shiny Happy People," about the reality TV star family, the Duggars, and the cult belief system they are a part of. Chris explains the unbiblical teachings of Bill Gothard and Michael & Debbie Pearl. Chris Bolt is Pastor-Teacher at Elkton Baptist Church, El…
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In this episode, I speak with Peachy Keenan about Target, Bud Light, and the war on normies. Peachy Keenan is the pseudonym for a writer and mother living deep behind enemy lines. She identifies as a husbosexual, which means she is only attracted to people who identify as her husband. Peachy gave up a career writing for corporate behemoths so she c…
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Recovering Manhood with Senator Josh Hawley
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In this episode, I talk with Senator Josh Hawley about the crisis of manhood in America and how the right can regain the will to govern from a Christian moral framework. Josh Hawley, the author of the bestselling The Tyranny of Big Tech, represents Missouri in the U.S. Senate, where he is known for defending the unsung heroes in America who go to w…
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It's Not Rocket Science... Naming Evil with Auron MacIntyre
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In this episode, I am joined by Auron MacIntyre, host of The Auron MacIntyre Show, to discuss living in an increasingly evil and anti-Christian society that has led to a tragic shooting that took place in Nashville at a Christian school, where three children and three adults lost their lives. Auron MacIntyre is a host and columnist for The Blaze an…
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Embracing Biblical Gender Roles with Colin Smothers
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Colin Smothers joins me to discuss biblical gender roles and Rick Warren's evolving views on women in pastoral leadership. In this episode, we discuss the theological implications of Warren's shift from complementarianism to egalitarianism and explore the potential impact on the Southern Baptist Convention. We also delve into the broader topic of b…
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Clear Speech for a Confused Age with Michael Clary
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In this episode of The Great Awokening Podcast, I discuss the upcoming King's Domain conference with special guest, Pastor Michael Clary. The conference will focus on the theme of "Clear Speech for a Confused Age" and provide practical tools and insights to help Christians communicate more faithfully in negative world. The King's Domain conference …
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No Enemies on the Right with Neil Shenvi and Timon Cline
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This episode delves into the "No Enemies to the Right" concept with special guests Neil Shenvi and Timon Cline. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awokening/support
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The Kindness of God to LGBTQ People with Becket Cook
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This week I sit down with Becket Cook to discuss how Christians should respond to people living the LGBTQ lifestyle. Becket Cook was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He attended Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. After graduating from college, Becket moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of writing and acting, finding success in both.…
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The Thrill of Orthodoxy with Trevin Wax
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In this episode of The Great Awokening, I sit down with author Trevin Wax to discuss his book The Thrill of Orthodoxy and his 9-part series responding to Aaron Renn's Three Worlds of Evangelicalism framework. We delve into the importance of staying grounded in orthodox Christian teachings and the thrill that comes with embracing these truths. We al…
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Thinking Biblically About Artificial Intelligence with Luke Avery
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In this episode of The Great Awokening podcast, we are joined by Luke Avery of Lambda Bible Studies on YouTube as we explore the intersection of faith and technology. Luke brings a unique perspective as both a theologian and a computer scientist to the conversation. We will delve into a variety of topics including the ethical and moral consideratio…
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The Decline of Cultural Christianity with Chase Davis
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In this episode of The Great Awokening, I sit down with pastor Chase Davis to discuss the decline of cultural Christianity in America. J. Chase Davis (M.Div, Th.M, Denver Seminary) is Lead Pastor of Ministry of The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado. Chase is married to Kim and they have two sons. He is the author of Trinitarian Formation: A Theology…
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Protecting Children from the Modern Family with Katy Faust
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In this episode, I talk with Katy Faust about protecting children's rights from harmful marriage and family policies demanded by the much celebrated modern family. Katy Faust is Founder and Director of Them Before Us and the author of a book of the same title. She received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Asian Studies at St. Olaf …
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Prodigal Fathers & Drag Queen Conservatism with Delano Squires
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In this episode, I speak with Delano Squires about his recent talk at NatCon about prodigal fathers and a recent article on Drag Queen Conservatism. Delano Squires is a Research Fellow in the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family at The Heritage Foundation. He is also a contributor to Blaze Media who writes about faith, fami…
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Expressive Individualism with Dr. Carl Trueman
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You've seen him in Matt Walsh's excellent documentary, What Is A Woman? This week I sit down with Dr. Carl Trueman to discuss expressive individualism, the prevailing notion of the modern self that has led to the cultural insanity we're witnessing in society. Born and raised in England, Carl Trueman is a graduate of the Universities of Cambridge (M…
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The Case Against the Sexual Revolution with Louise Perry
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In this episode, I speak with Louise Perry about her new book, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution. Louise Perry is a columnist at the New Statesman, a features writer for the Daily Mail, and the Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This. Her debut book, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st C…
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The Idol of Marriage & Family? with Shane Morris
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Does the church make an idol of marriage & family? What are the societal effects of delaying marriage and having kids? What role does the church have in addressing declining birth rates? I discuss these questions and more with my guest, Shane Morris. Shane Morris is a senior writer at the Colson Center and host of the Upstream podcast, and has been…
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Christian Political Engagement with Andrew Walker
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How should Christians think about politics? In this episode, I discuss Christian political engagement with Andrew Walker. Andrew T. Walker, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as an Associate Dean in the School of Theology and the Executive Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Instit…
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Amy Hall joins me to discuss loving our enemies. Amy K. Hall has an M.A. in Christian apologetics from Biola University and currently works as a writer, editor, and podcaster for Stand to Reason, an organization that trains Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Ch…
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What If CRT Were Just A Legal Theory? with Neil Shenvi & Timon Cline
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In this episode, I sit down with Neil Shenvi and Timon Cline to discuss their paper, What If CRT Were Just A Legal Theory? Summary of the paper: https://shenviapologetics.com/summary-of-cline-and-shenvis-what-if-crt-were-just-a-legal-theory-a-christian-critique/ The paper itself: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361374586_What_if_Critical_R…
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Rediscovering Conservatism with Yoram Hazony
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In this episode, I speak with Yoram Hazony about his new book, Conservatism: A Rediscovery, and what it means to live a conservative life. Yoram Hazony is President of the Herzl Institute in Jerusalem and currently serves as Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation, a public affairs institute based in Washington that has hosted the National Conserva…
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In this episode, I unpack woke storytelling and explain how it derives from the concept of social constructivism. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLvESJNTy-7nOAbH03eHCA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awokening/support
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The Voice of Endurance Sport with broadcaster Steve Fleck
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Steve Fleck is the voice many people hear in their hardest moments, when their heart is jumping out of their chest, their mind is crushed, and the finish line is in sight. Fleck is a broadcast commentator for athletics, cycling, endurance, and running competitions. He’s the familiar soundtrack to events streamed on media like CBC, FLOBIKES, Ironman…
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"So be it. If that's what happens, that's what happens. If I get fired for this, this is a hill I'm going to die on." In this episode, I speak with public school teacher Matt Woodside about his decision to speak out against gender identity policies in his school district that are putting students in potentially harmful situations. Subscribe to the …
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Holding the Line in a Culture of Conformity with Erik Reed
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Our culture has rapidly changed. Christian beliefs are not only out of fashion, but even labeled by some as harmful. The culture has shifted its views abruptly on sexuality, gender, justice, and race. In this episode, I talk with my friend, Erik Reed about his new book, Hold The Line: A Call for Christian Conviction in a Culture of Conformity. Erik…
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Surviving A Woke Workplace with Andrew Crapuchettes
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What should Christians do when they find themselves employed by secular corporations that hate our worldview? What does it look like to live out our faith in a woke workplace? In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Crapuchettes to discuss his experience with woke capital and how he is helping workers escape difficult work situations. Andrew Crapuc…
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In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Renn to discuss his Three Worlds of Evangelicalism framework that has become a much-discussed paradigm for understanding the cultural moment we find ourselves in. Aaron Renn is a consultant, writer, and podcaster. Find his work at https://www.aaronrenn.com https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/02/the-three-…
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Rethinking Winsomeness with James R. Wood
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How should we think about ministry and politics in a post-Christian culture that is growing increasingly hostile toward the things of God? In this episode, I sit down with James R. Wood to discuss his recent articles critiquing the winsome ministry model popularized by Pastor Tim Keller. James R. Wood is an Associate Editor at First Things. This fa…
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Faithfully Fighting the Culture War with Abigail Dodds
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What is the Culture War? Should Christians engage in it or shy away from it? Will taking a stand in the culture hurt our witness? I discuss this topic with my guest, Abigail Dodds. Abigail Dodds, a graduate of Bethlehem College & Seminary, is a wife, mother of five children, and member at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minnesota. She is the author of …
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Lifting Them Up: The Magic of Mentoring with Bert Thornton, former Waffle House president and COO
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Is there a secret to success? Absolutely. And it's probably not what you may think. Bert Thornton spent 40 years shaping careers (including his own) as Waffle House grew from a few restaurants in the American south to become a pillar of communities around the country. As president and chief operations officer, he believed that the growth of the com…
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The Rapid Spread of Woke Ideology in our Schools with Kelly S from A Time To Stand Podcast
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What is happening in our schools?! In this episode of The Great Awokening Podcast, I sit down with Kelly from A Time To Stand Podcast to discuss the rapid spread of woke ideology in our schools and what to do about it. https://atimetostand.me/ https://twitter.com/kellyske --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awoke…
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Confronting Wokeness in the Church with Neil Shenvi
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Is wokeness a problem in evangelical churches? In this episode of The Great Awokening Podcast, I sit down with Neil Shenvi to discuss it. Intro to Critical Theory Breaking Point: A Short Review of Cleveland’s God Is a Black Woman Why Believe? A Reasoned Approach to Christianity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great…
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Why is the Left Obsessed with Talking To Kids about Sexuality?
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In this episode, I expound on a viral thread I wrote trying to explain why the left wants to talk to children about sexuality. Helena Kerschner Interview Groomer Schools - Part 1 Groomer Schools - Part 2 Groomer Schools - Part 3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awokening/support…
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What is Critical Theory? - Part 3: What Critical Theory Gets Right and Wrong
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This episode examines what Critical Theory gets right, what Critical Theory gets wrong, and why the gospel is better. Neil Shenvi on Critical Theory Is Critical Theory Biblical? Critical Theory is Practical --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awokening/support
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Solve Your Story Not Your Problem with JUNO founder Josh Hotsenpiller
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Josh Hotsenpiller is one of those people you wish you’d known your entire life. And when you meet him, you’ll feel like you did. You see, Josh, devotes a big chunk of his time to building community and he does it with a goal to have a positive impact for all. He’s done it in as an entrepreneur, leader, and pastor. He’s founder & CEO of JUNO, a rapi…
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What is Critical Theory? - Part 2: The Four Tenets of Modern Critical Theory
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This episode explains the four tenets of modern Critical Theory. https://shenviapologetics.com/intro-to-critical-theory/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awokening/support
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4 Secrets to Turning Ambition into Reality: from Starting Out to Starting Up to Reaching the Top
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Ambition is defined as a strong desire to achieve. But what does it really mean, in real life? And how do you turn your ambitions into reality? In this mini episode from What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw, we talk with four people who absolutely can offer insights on how to achieve your ambition. Ann Hiatt was an executive partner to Je…
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Making People Feel Good About Loving Food with Rude Health Founder Camilla Barnard
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Camilla Barnard believes people should be able to feel good about loving food, not guilty. Her starting point was one of those good-for-you foods that may not taste so good: muesli. Trouble is that muesli is a commodity category dominated by big food companies, famous brands, and basic store products. Few would have the audacity to start there. She…
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Making Marketing Pay with David Taylor, Founder of The Brandgym
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David Taylor has been named one of the world’s 50 leading marketing thinkers by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. His specialty, however, is in real-world, applied marketing…the sort that delivers growth in revenue and in regard. And whether the brand is a product or the proverbial brand you, Taylor has pragmatic advice shaped by 28 years’ expe…
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Solving Big Nasty Problems by Design with Jasmine Burton, founder Wish For WASH
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Jasmine Burton is an industrial designer by training and a social impact designer by choice. She’s a believer that design can help solve important societal problems…and that the next iPhone or app isn’t necessarily one of them. Instead, she’s taking on one of the biggest health problems in the world and one that, ironically, has also had little inn…
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Culture, Race, and Cooperation: Setting Aside Fear to Get to Understanding with UCLA Professor Gaye Theresa Johnson
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The world today is deeply divided over politics, covid, race, culture, values, religion, and many other issues. Bridging that chasm is perhaps harder than it’s ever been and yet maybe never more important than it is right now. Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson of UCLA shares a perspective that fear overhangs much of that discord and recognizing the source o…
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What is Critical Theory? - Part 1: Beginnings
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This episode examines the dual seeds of woke ideology, Critical Theory and Marxism and compares the kingdom they hope to establish with the kingdom of God. New Discourses Social Justice Encyclopedia - Critical Theory The Lord's Prayer: Our Desire by Kevin DeYoung What is the Kingdom of God? by John Piper What Is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin …
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Striving for Health Span with Dr. Richard Harris
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Good health has never been more important or as top of mind as it has been this past year. And many folks wish they’d taken care of their health before they lost it. “Most people think disease is instantaneous,” said Dr. Richard Harris. However, many physical ailments can take years to develop. Lifestyle choices have a profound impact on health and…
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From Thrive to Survive to Revive with Rad Season founder Oli Russell-Cowan
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Oli Russell-Cowan was on a mission. It was also his honeymoon. He and his wife were roaming around North, Central, and South America with a plan to surf, see the sights, and experience culture. While surfing and sightseeing were pretty straightforward, they found it hard to find good information about special events like the Day of the Dead in Mexi…
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Blanketing the World with Rumpl founder Wylie Robinson
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What brand of blanket do you have at home? If you’re like most people, you have no idea. If you’re Wylie Robinson then you’re out to change that. Wylie is founder and CEO of Rumpl, the brand of blanket that most people will want when they see it. It all started in a blizzard. Stranded in a vehicle that wouldn’t start and – of course out of cellphon…
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Rising to the Leadership Challenge with Professor Patrick Leddin of Vanderbilt University
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What enables an effective leader? And why do so many fall short? Vanderbilt University’s Patrick Leddin is an expert in helping leaders and teams reach their potential. Dr. Leddin’s expertise is both academic and practical, and forged across a range of organizations. He served as a U.S. Army airborne, infantry, ranger-qualified officer, managed pro…
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After a brief introduction to the podcast, this episode examines what it means to be woke. Show Notes: The Great Awokening by Boniface Option New Discourses - Woke/Wokeness New Discourses - Critical Consciousness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awokening/support…
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