Best David Guthrie Podcasts (2025)

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How Trauma Rewrote My Worldview: Ross King 1:09:10

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In this powerful episode of The Pivot, Andrew sits down with fellow Christian musician and songwriter Ross King. In this interview (recorded before he lost his wife Staci to cancer), Ross shares how significant traumas—including his father’s drowning and his wife’s cancer diagnosis—have profoundly changed his loyalties to his own mindset. He discus…

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Debrief: Mike Murray

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ASCA Board Member, past president and Albany Academy Assistant AD Mike Murray and I survey the youth sports landscape. Mike makes a stunning admission about himself as a sports parent.By Chris DeSantis

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Rachel Donahue and Emily J. Person Have a Bad Case of Poetry. 37:40

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In her role as poet, Rachel Donahue has a track record of gathering other poets, encouraging them in their work, and giving them space to shine. In her role as publisher and editor at Bandersnatch Books, she has done all those things for poets by envisioning, then bringing to life I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry, an anthology of poems for children by…

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Marty Solomon: Unfiltered Faith and a Theology of Love 58:00

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In this episode of The Pivot, Andrew sits down with Marty Solomon, president of Impact Campus Ministries and the co-creator, executive producer, and cohost of The BEMA Podcast. Marty discusses his passion for working with college students and how diverse academic perspectives helped him construct a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of t…

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Debrief: Ray Looze

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Ray Looze joins to talk about taking risks, how to train athletes for international competition, training the Shackell siblings and handling the disappointment of being left off the 2024 Olympic Staff.By Chris DeSantis

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Jenny Marrs: Trading Hectic for Harmonious 31:46

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On this week’s episode of The Pivot, Andrew sits down with designer, author, and cohost of Fixer to Fabulous, Jenny Marrs. Jenny reflects on the unexpected path to her current career, emphasizing how learning through trial and error shaped her understanding that there’s no single right way to do things. She shares the importance of slowing down, ac…

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Are We Coming for Fitter and Faster?

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Glenn Neufeld joins to talk Mental Dryland clinics and some of the gaps it aims to address. No David Arlucks were actually harmed in the production of this podcast.By Chris DeSantis

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Rabbit Room Press Presents: Ben Palpant and Scott Cairns 29:55

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Rabbit Room Press has started a new podcast called Rabbit Room Press Presents, serialized audiobooks of favorite Rabbit Room Press titles. The first season consisted of the seventeen interviews with poets that make up Ben Palpant’s book, An Axe for the Frozen Sea. Each episode is a different interview. Besides being an excellent writer in his own r…

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Sarah Kroger: Discovering Agency Through Boundaries and Belief 1:08:12

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In this episode of The Pivot, host Andrew Osenga welcomes singer/songwriter and author Sarah Kroger. Sarah opens up about overcoming people-pleasing and perfectionism, a belief that extended to her relationship with God. Through therapy and self-reflection, Sarah reveals how she discovered the gift of boundaries, understanding it as an act of self-…

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Debrief: Chris Webb

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Chris Webb of GAIN and the Sarasota Sharks joins to talk about my participation in an upcoming event with GAIN and share coaching wisdom. For more information on GAIN and the Master Path, go to www.gainswim.com/By Chris DeSantis

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Katherine Ladny Mitchell Writes Mystery. 38:21

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Katherine Ladny Mitchell is a mystery-writer. Not To Be is the first in her Pen and Paintbrush mystery series, in which a writer and a painter, two sisters, work together as amateur sleuths. In this episode, Katherine and Jonathan Rogers talk about the rules of mystery stories, and how they apply to other kinds of storytelling. And they discuss the…

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Andy Gullahorn: The Art of the Unexpected 1:07:23

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This week on The Pivot, we’re joined by our long-time friend, the incredibly talented musician and songwriter, Andy Gullahorn. While Andy is still a full-time musician—a career he’s passionately pursued for years—he’s approaching it in wonderfully different ways. We dive into the stories behind his fantastic new record, Winning Streak, and how his …

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Pete Enns: Changing Our Minds Around Certainty 57:48

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Welcome to The Pivot—relaunched! Joining us this week is Pete Enns, author, Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, and cohost of The Bible For Normal People podcast. Pete emphasizes that his response to the question "What have you changed your mind about and why?" is constantly evolving, mirroring his own personal gro…

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Nerd Alert: NCAA Changes

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I sit down with Dave Rolling of FGCU and Princeton’s Matt Crispino to talk about the recent changes to the NCAA format that have the swimming world abuzz.By Chris DeSantis

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Grace Hamman on Virtues and Vices 40:38

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Dr. Grace Hamman is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Her new book is Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life. In this episode,…

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Debrief: Jake Gibbons

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By Chris DeSantis

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Karen Walrond Is a Total Amateur. 38:43

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Karen Walrond is the author of The Lightmaker’ Manifesto and Radiant Rebellion. She and her work have been featured on Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us podcast, Huffington Post, CNN.com, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Her blog Chookooloonks is a lifestyle, inspiration, and photography destination. Karen’s new book is In Defense of Dabbling: The Brilliance o…

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[TRAILER] Re-Launching Soon: The Pivot with Andrew Osenga 4:06

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It’s a brand new season for The Pivot—hosted by artist, producer, songwriter, and author Andrew Osenga. This podcast delves into the idea of changing our minds in an age of polarization and unyielding beliefs. The Pivot offers a space for honest, vulnerable, and intelligent conversations about the evolution of thought, belief, and life path. From p…

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Kate Gaston Is Generous. And Hospitable. 39:04

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Kate Gaston’s essays are usually hilarious and always wise. She is the proprietor of the Substack That Middle Distance and a regular at the Rabbit Room. She will also be a featured guest at The Habit's Focus Retreat at the end of October. In this episode, Kate and Jonathan Rogers discuss her essay, "The Heavy Lift of Creativity." Support the show: …

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Debrief: George Kennedy

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Coaching legend George Kennedy, seven-time NCAA Division III Coach of the year, joins to talk about kindness, his legacy and more.By Chris DeSantis

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Debrief: Jenn Verser

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Longtime friend of the podcast Jenn Verser joins to talk all things coaching, especially focused on disordered eating, perfectionism and finding your why.By Chris DeSantis

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Louis Markos Contemplates 40:42

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Dr. Louis Markos is Professor of English at Houston Christian University. He’s an authority on C. S. Lewis, apologetics, and ancient Greece and Rome. He’s the author of close to thirty books, most recently From Aristotle to Christ: How Aristotelian Thought Clarified the Christian Faith. In this episode, Dr. Markos and Jonathan Rogers talk about the…

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Debrief: David Guthrie

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David Guthrie is one of the greatest masters swimmers of all time, and he joins to share his journey across three decades.By Chris DeSantis

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Carey Wallace on The Discipline of Inspiration 35:32

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Carey Wallace is an author and speaker who has devoted much of her professional life to equipping and encouraging other writers and artists. Her most recent book is The Discipline of Inspiration: The Mysterious Encounter with God at the Heart of Creativity. In this episode, Carey and Jonathan Rogers talk about inspiration, openness, surprise, and t…

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All Your Goal Questions Answered

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I answer listener questions about goals and tell you how I approach goal setting with individuals.By Chris DeSantis

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Vicki Courtney Knows That Motherhood Isn't Your Highest Calling 40:34

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Speaker and author Vicki Courtney has been writing books for women since the late 90s. Her new book is Motherhood Is Not Your Highest Calling: The Grace of Being a Good-Enough Mother. Vicki says iIt’s the book she would have liked to read when she was a young mother unable to shake the idea that motherhood defined her identity. In this episode, Vic…

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David Taylor and Steve Guthrie on Naming the Spirit 55:02

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W. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology & Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as the director of various initiatives in worship, theology and the arts. He teaches courses in systematic theology, art and worship, art and theology, art and beauty, spiritual formation through the psalms, and theology and science fiction. Alon…

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How to Become a College Swim Coach

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Dave Rollins joins with newcomer Graham Carpenter to talk about how to make a career in college swimming. We share perspectives from our first ways into the business along with what’s changing. Please donate to the podcast at the following link. PermalinkBy Chris DeSantis

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Debrief: Mitch Lyons

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Mitch Lyons, lawyer and basketball coach, joins to discuss creating a curriculum for coaches to break from from harmful historical norms. You can find his guide here. If you want to donate to the podcast, follow this link. PermalinkBy Chris DeSantis

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Jason M. Baxter Knows Why Literature Still Matters. 45:04

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Jason M. Baxter is a speaker, college professor, and author of eight books, including the best-selling Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis, A Beginner's Guide to Dante's Comedy, Why Literature Still Matters, and now a new translation of Dante's Comedy. On his Substack, Beauty Matters, he writes about the role of the humanities in our technologically driven…

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Nerd Alert: Three Diet Misconceptions

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Trever Gray drops by to give free advice on nutrition and more. For access to Trever’s coaching go to https://www.streamlinednutrition.com/. To donate to the podcast click on the following link. PermalinkBy Chris DeSantis

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Father Damian Ference on The Hillbilly Thomist. 43:21

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Father Damian Ference is a priest of the diocese of Cleveland. He serves at Borromeo Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio as Director of Human Formation and Assistant Professor of Philosophy. He is also the author of Understanding The Hillbilly Thomist: The Philosophical Foundations of Flannery O’Connor’s Narrative Art. In a letter to a friend, O’Connor wro…

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Solobrief: Proactive Advice for USA Swimming CEO

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In the midst of some of the sport luminaries fighting online, I try to offer something proactive into the mix. Posted before I went on vacation, but don’t worry more podcasts to come!By Chris DeSantis

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Debrief: Susan Sotir

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Susan Sotir has a PHD in Sports and Exercise Psychology, has coached swimming (including me) and is currently a USA Triathlon Level III coach. We reminisce about the old days and trade coaching knowledge. Support the podcast at the following link. PermalinkBy Chris DeSantis

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Heidi White Has a Divided Soul. (So Do You.) 47:21

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Heidi White is a teacher, a podcaster, a speaker, and an author. In her speaking and writing she explores literature, education, and the Christian imagination. Her new book is The Divided Soul: Duty and Desire in Literature and Life. In this episode, Heidi and Jonathan Rogers talk about the division and ultimate reunification of “want” and “ought,”…

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Solobrief: Reacting to Team USA at World Champs

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The United States Team was #1 on the medal table- so why does it feel like everyone thinks the world is falling? I react to the dominant narratives around Team USA, high performance psychology and what insight Rowdy Gaines, Michael Phelps, and Ryan Lochte have to add to the conversation.By Chris DeSantis

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Karen Swallow Prior Has Her Doubts About Your Passion. 41:28

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Karen Swallow Prior is a public intellectual— a writer, speaker, and literature teacher. Her work centers on the intersection of faith, narrative, and cultural life. Her Substack, The Priory, is devoted to the holy cultivation of a rich inner life. Her new book is You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful. In this ep…

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Mitali Perkins on Just Making 1:04:20

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Mitali Perkins (mitaliperkins.com) has written many books for young readers, including You Bring the Distant Near (nominated for a National Book Award) and Rickshaw Girl (adapted into a film), all of which explore crossing different kinds of borders. Her goal is to make readers laugh or cry, preferably both, as long as their hearts are widening. He…

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Debrief: Matt Hurst

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Matt Hurst joins to discuss our adoptive father, movies, covid and Ted Lasson. Yes, you read the description correctly. Click here or follow this link to support the podcast: https://chrisdcoach.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=67bb3eedee44bf75a726ca51By Chris DeSantis

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Debrief: Brian Barnes

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Brian Barnes is the head coach of Duke Swimming and Diving. We talk about letting go of being a perfect parent, having a vision and maintaining positivity.By Chris DeSantis

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Carolyn Weber on Memoir 48:18

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Carolyn Weber was our special guest at The Habit Summer Writers’ Weekend this past June. Carolyn is the author of Surprised by Oxford and Sex and the City of God. She is also a professor at New College Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee. The following conversation was recorded in front of a live audience of writers. Carolyn and Jonathan Rogers talk ab…

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Debrief: Stefanie Williams Moreno

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Stefanie Williams Moreno is the head coach of Women’s Swimming and Diving at the University of Georgia. Click here to support the podcast with a one time donation.By Chris DeSantis

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Wendell Kimbrough Thinks You Belong. [From the Archives] 41:00

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Songwriter Wendell Kimbrough has been writing, recording, and performing songs based on the Psalms for the last few years. His most recent record is called You Belong. In this episode, Wendell and Jonathan Rogers talk about loneliness, perfectionism, feeling like an outsider, learning to belong–and how one writes songs that sound like the Psalms wh…

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Debrief: Nancy Hogshead

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Nancy Hogshead is the founder and CEO of Champion Women, and she joins to discuss sexual abuse reforms in the sporting world and transgender participation in women’s sports.By Chris DeSantis

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Daniel McInerny on Beauty and Imitation 48:42

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Daniel McInerny is associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College in Virginia. He is also a novelist and dramatist. His scholarship is directed toward reactivating an Aristotle’s understanding of art as imitation, long out of favor among philosophers. HIs biggest step in that direction is his new book, Beauty & Im…

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Debrief: McGee Moody

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McGee Moody joins to share insight from a career both inside and outside of swimming.By Chris DeSantis

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Kevan Chandler and Tommy Shelton on The Hospitality of Need 47:28

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A degenerative muscle disease has made Kevan Chandler altogether reliant on others for his daily care. So he has invited friends into his life—deep into his life—making his need a nexus for community and joy. Kevan’s new book, co-authored with his friend Tommy Shelton, is The Hospitality of Need: How Depending on One Another Helps Us Heal and Grow …

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Debrief: Braden Holloway

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NC State Swimming and Diving head coach and Singapore World Championships head coach for Team USA Braden Holloway joins to discuss the big summer meets, how to build a team from the ground up and the process of investing in your family.By Chris DeSantis

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Meredith Davis Is a Friend to Other Writers 38:38

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Besides being a stalwart of The Habit Membership for Writers, Meredith Davis is the founder of the Austin Texas chapter of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. And she’s the author of the middle-grade novel series, The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor. The Minor Miracle was published in 2024; The Minor Rescue was published earli…

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Positive Masculinity w/Trever Gray

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Trever Gray joins to talk about my blog post on Positive Masculinity, and then about Streamlined Nutrition and his pursuit of golf greatness. streamlinednutrition.comBy Chris DeSantis