Best Englert Podcasts (2026)

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The New Builder Mindset — JJ Englert, NoCode Alliance 49:52

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7d ago49:52

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What does it mean to be a builder in a time when AI can build all on its own? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with JJ Englert, founder of NoCode Alliance and community and education lead at Softr, creator, teacher, filmmaker-turned-builder, and a major voice in the no-code movement. JJ shares the unlikely journey…

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#0407 – How to Build Real Influence as a Leader with Brad Englert 35:28

11d ago35:28

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How to Build Real Influence as a Leader with Brad Englert How do leaders build real influence that lasts, not just connections that fade? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Brad Englert, author of Spheres of Influence and former CIO at the University of Texas at Austin. Brad shares decades of leadership experience on how authentic re…

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Season 3 of the Historical Romance Sampler: What to Expect 3:50

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As we head into the new year, I'm sharing a little of what you can expect from the Historical Romance Sampler! Look forward to new episodes starting in February, more updates on book bans in the USA, and a new game! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to the podcast so far. I'm celebrating over 13,000 downloads on podcast apps and 36,000…

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#0409 – Leadership at the Highest Level: Inside Camp David with Michael Giorgione 36:33

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What does leadership look like at the absolute highest level? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Michael Giorgione, a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral who served as the Commander of Camp David, the secluded presidential retreat where some of the most important leadership decisions in history have taken place. Michael takes us inside Ca…

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#0408 – Presilience: A Leadership Framework for Thriving in Crisis and Uncertainty with Dr. Gavriel Schneider 40:08

4d ago40:08

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Presilience: A Leadership Framework for Thriving in Crisis and Uncertainty with Dr. Gavriel Schneider In today’s volatile and uncertain world, resilience is no longer enough. Leaders must learn how to thrive before a crisis hits. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Dr. Gavriel Schneider, an internationally recognized expert in securit…

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Charlie Lane Samples Naughty for Sir Nicholas 37:01

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Charlie Lane returns to the podcast to finish out the year with a holiday romance, NAUGHTY FOR SIR NICHOLAS! We talk about why historical romance readers also love holiday romances, what Charlie likes about writing holiday romances, and her transition into gaslamp historical romantasy. Plus, she finally plays LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? 00:00 Introduction…

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The Role of AI in GTM — Derek Evjenth, Adobe 44:41

22d ago44:41

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If AI can find the lead and write the email… what still separates the best GTM teams from everyone else? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Derek Evjenth, longtime go-to-market leader and current enterprise sales lead at Adobe, about what it really takes to build a successful GTM strategy in the age of AI. Derek dr…

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TJ Alexander Talks Commercial Censorship of Queer Romances 30:19

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Award-winning author TJ Alexander comes on the podcast today for a special edition about book bans and censorship. We take a look at how bookstores and payment processors are participating in commercial censorship to block romance book sales and how these actions specifically target queer creators. Then, TJ offers some ideas for how to fight back! …

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#0406 – Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Leadership Shift That Transforms Teams with Ernesto Gomez 38:18

26d ago38:18

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Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Leadership Shift That Transforms Teams In this episode, Jon Rennie sits down with executive leader, entrepreneur, and author Ernesto Gomez to uncover why so many organizations operate far below their true capacity — and what leaders can do to change that. Drawing from 30+ years of experience in the food service and c…

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Building an AI-Native Enterprise — George Bock, Generali Global Assistance 51:53

21d ago51:53

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How do you prepare a decades-old enterprise for an AI-native future? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with George Bock, CIO at Generali Global Assistance, about what it takes to modernize an enterprise when the technology landscape is moving faster than ever. George shares lessons from a career of leading complex tran…

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Kathy L Wheeler Samples The Duke's Detour 28:26

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Kathy L Wheeler joins the podcast to read from THE DUKE'S DETOUR. We talk about how she uses humor to investigate darker themes in historical romance, the serendipitous ways she finds story ideas, and why Broadway and sports games make her cry. 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:33 Meet Kathy L Wheeler 01:15 Sample Reading f…

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#0405 – Project Management Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Fix Them with Clint Padgett 37:19

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Project Management Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Fix Them with Clint Padgett In this episode, I’m joined by Clint Padgett, Navy veteran, accomplished CEO, best-selling author, and one of the most respected voices in project management today. Clint has spent more than 30 years helping global teams deliver high-stakes projects, from Coca-Cola’s Ol…

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Kate Hershberger Samples Blackpoint 24:49

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Kate Hershberger comes on to read from her American West historical romance, BLACKPOINT. She shares the books that inspired her to write a historical romance, how it felt to switch into historical romance after writing in other genres like contemporary and paranormal romance, and we mutually fangirl over Jodi Picoult. Plus, Kate shares why she love…

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#0404 – Self-Leadership: The Essential Strategy Most Leaders Forget with Bija Bennett 41:35

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Self-Leadership: The Essential Strategy Most Leaders Forget In this episode, I sit down with wellness pioneer and author Bija Bennett to explore a simple truth: you can’t lead others well if you’re not leading yourself. We talk about why so many leaders burn out, how constant digital noise disconnects us from our own thinking, and why slowing down …

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Building the Next Interface — Tony Casparro, OpenAI 41:37

1M ago41:37

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Have the basic requirements for building a good user experience actually changed? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with Tony Casparro, senior staff software engineer at OpenAI, to talk about his current work on ChatGPT. Tony shares some of the past user experience lessons he learned at Netflix, and how they can be…

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How do I apply Daniel to everyday life? - Paul Kim 34:24

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Understanding Daniel Podcast, where we unpack the ancient book of Daniel and discover how its timeless truths speak to our lives today. Your host, Peter Englert of Browncroft Community Church, sits down with author and speaker Paul Kim, author of the new Gospel‑Centered Life in the Bible study on Daniel. Togeth…

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Jeanine Englert Samples Cinderella's Charade With The Duke 30:28

1M ago30:28

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Jeanine Englert joins the podcast to read from CINDERELLA'S CHARADE WITH THE DUKE. She talks about foraying into the Regency world after writing Scottish historical romances, how she approaches fairy tale adaptations, and how her characters come to her voice-first. Plus, she reveals she is here for the DRAMA of romance, and she peels back the curta…

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#0403 – Lead with Hospitality: The Secret to Inspiring People in Any Workplace with Taylor Scott 40:56

1M ago40:56

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Lead with Hospitality: The Secret to Inspiring People in Any Workplace with Taylor Scott In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by leadership expert and author Taylor Scott, who spent more than twenty years inside top hospitality brands. His message is simple and powerful: great leaders make people feel welcome, comfortable, and important. …

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How AI Is Changing Developers and What They Build—with Ray Deck 47:18

1M ago47:18

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Is software dead? Are engineers going to disappear? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Ray Deck, founder of State Change and longtime technologist, about how software creation is evolving in the age of AI. Ray explains why the future isn’t about replacing developers or building the right SaaS — but about rethinking…

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The Book of Daniel as Literature: A Discussion with the Guys at Forefront 1:04:00

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Will Forrest Samples An Inconvenient Earl 35:08

2M ago35:08

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Will Forrest joins the podcast to read from AN INCONVENIENT EARL. We talk about chapter titles, why they decided to write a Regency romance, and why fiction is so powerful. Plus, Will chooses a Sweet Valley High twin! 00:33 Meet Will Forrest: Author, Poet, and General Nuisance 01:24 Will Forrest's Period Costume and Fashion Design 03:38 Reading fro…

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Ace Frehley Tribute Episode w/ Very Special Guest: Tod Howarth of Frehley's Comet 1:31:41

1M ago1:31:41

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This episode is a tribute to honor the late, great Ace Frehley of KISS & Frehley's Comet. I brought on friends and we discussed what Ace Frehley & KISS meant to us. Special thanks to my friend Tod Howarth for taking the time to be part of the show and his wife Valerie for helping to make it happen! Guests on the show: Very Special Guest: Tod Howart…

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#0402 – Never Quit: How an Underdog Navy SEAL Redefined Mental Toughness with David Brown 36:43

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Never Quit: How an Underdog Navy SEAL Redefined Mental Toughness What does it take to push past pain, failure, and fear? In this episode, former Navy SEAL David Brown shares his incredible journey from a 5'3", 110-pound kid from coal country to one of America’s elite warriors. Against all odds, David earned his Trident, served around the world, and…

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This is Futureproof 1:28

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What if the future of software isn’t about AI replacing everything, but about learning how to work with AI to build products that are more human? Futureproof, the new podcast from Xano, explores how to rethink the way we design, develop, and lead. Join host Prakash Chandran as he talks with engineers, startup founders, and app dev leaders about the…

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Daniel 9 - Ron Pierce 44:12

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In this episode of “Understanding the Book of Daniel,” host Peter Englert invites scholar Ron Pierce to delve into the pivotal chapter of Daniel 9. Together, they explore the significance of Daniel's prayer and the themes of confession, mercy, and intercession as Daniel pleads for his people. Ron emphasizes the unique priestly role Daniel takes in …

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Ramona Elmes Samples A Woman's Prerogative 28:48

2M ago28:48

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Ramona Elmes joins the podcast to read from her latest novella, A WOMAN'S PREROGATIVE, the latest entry in our collaborative series, "Suffragette Uprising." She talks about what inspired her to contribute to the series, why she finds post-WWI USA so fascinating, and how she approached writing an older veteran of the Great War as her romance hero. P…

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#0401 – Leading in the Age of AI: The Human Advantage with Dr. Alfredo Borodowski 44:02

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Leading in the Age of AI: The Human Advantage The AI revolution isn’t just changing technology—it’s changing what it means to lead. In this episode, Dr. Alfredo Borodowski joins me to explain why the future of leadership depends on our ability to stay human. We talk about AI-driven anxiety, how to build resilience in uncertain times, and why the mo…

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Charis Michaels Samples You May Kiss The Duke 32:36

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Charis Michaels joins the podcast to read from YOU MAY KISS THE DUKE, one of her favorite books to read aloud! We talk about her commitment to exploring sexual attitudes in romance novels, her experience working for Romance Writers of America (RWA), and how she comes up with series ideas. Plus, she proves herself to be a rule follower in a game of …

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#0400 – Clear and Compelling Communication for Leaders with Salvatore Manzi 42:58

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It’s our 400th episode of Deep Leadership! Thank you for listening and being part of this incredible journey. In this milestone episode, Jon Rennie talks with Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Clear and Compelling: Communication Strategies for Big Thinkers with Bold Ideas. Salvatore shares how…

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Katherine Grant Samples The Widower Without a Will with Guest Host Mary Lynne Nielsen 49:36

2M ago49:36

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It's a special episode with guest host Mary Lynne Nielsen reporting for duty to interview me about The Widower Without a Will! We talk about why Lord Preston gets two romance stories in one series, creating a progressive hero who isn't perfect, and writing intimate scenes for older characters. Plus, Mary Lynne asks me what I hope readers will take …

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#0399 – Servant Leadership in Action: Lessons from Ken Blanchard with Martha Lawrence 38:32

2M ago38:32

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Servant Leadership in Action: Lessons from Ken Blanchard with Martha Lawrence What does it really mean to lead by serving others? In this episode, Martha Lawrence—executive editor at Blanchard and co-author of Trust Works—shares personal stories from her 20+ years working alongside Ken Blanchard, the legendary author of The One Minute Manager. We d…

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Nola Saint James Samples Curse of the Ravenscrofft Brides 29:07

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Nola Saint James joins the podcast to read from CURSE OF THE RAVENSCROFFT BRIDES. She shares a scene from a key secondary character, talks about why she chose to write a romantasy about ravens instead of dragons, and discusses the theme of people who feel different finding happiness. Plus, she reveals why her authors' notes include so much more tha…

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Episode 115: Kirk McKnight, The Voices Behind the Game 24:44

3M ago24:44

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Guest: Kirk McKnight, author of The Voices of Hockey and The Voices of Baseball In this episode, we dive deep into the legacy of sports broadcasting with author Kirk McKnight, whose work captures the voices that shape how we remember the game. From Vin Scully's humility to the generational shift in storytelling, this conversation explores what make…

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#0398 – Train to Lead: How to Build Leadership Strength Like an Athlete with Christian Muntean 43:13

3M ago43:13

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Train to Lead: How to Build Leadership Strength Like an Athlete with Christian Muntean Leadership isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you train for. In this episode, I talk with Christian Muntean, founder of Vantage Consulting and author of Train to Lead: A Proven 90-Day Guide to Building Leadership Strength. Christian’s clients have co…

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How does Daniel give us hope for the end of the world? - Ron Pierce 45:04

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Host Peter Englert, co‑host Rich Christman, and guest Ron Pierce (Biola professor emeritus) explore why Daniel’s stories— from the lion’s den to the apocalyptic visions of chapters 7‑12—still speak to today’s crises. From Sunday school to scholarship: Ron shares how he moved from childhood tales to uncovering Daniel’s Aramaic/Hebrew structure and i…

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Hillary Bowen Samples Out With Lanterns 28:56

3M ago28:56

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Hillary Bowen joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, OUT WITH LANTERNS. She shares why she decided to write a WWI story, her research into Britain Women's Land Army and how British attitudes towards women's work differed from other European countries, and the authors who inspired her to read and write historical romance. 00:00…

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#0397 – Being Valuable Matters More Than Chasing Titles with Kash Rocheleau 40:08

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Being Valuable Matters More Than Chasing Titles with Kash Rocheleau In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Kash Rocheleau, CEO of Icon Foods. Kash’s journey is remarkable—starting in accounting just six years ago and rising to the top leadership role of the company. She shares powerful lessons on: Why focusing on being valuable matters m…

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Debra Parmley Samples Trapping the Butterfly 31:17

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Debra Parmley joins the podcast to read from her flapper romance, TRAPPING THE BUTTERFLY. She shares about writing a story at the hotel Al Capone actually visited, her journey to publishing a 1920s historical romance, and how she draws inspiration from sharing Prince's birthday. 00:33 Meet Debra Parmley: A Multi-Genre Author 01:37 Reading from 'Tra…

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#0396 – The 5 Promises Every Leader Must Keep with Dr. Roger Gerard 36:02

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What if the key to engagement and loyalty comes down to just five promises? In this episode of Deep Leadership, Dr. Roger Gerard explains how leaders can: Prevent burnout by treating people as professionals, not commodities Build authentic trust that fuels performance Avoid the “cynics, apathetics, and naysayers” trap Keep teams motivated with five…

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How do we understand narrative in Daniel? - Wendy Widder 38:20

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In this enlightening episode of “Understanding the Book of Daniel,” Peter Englert engages in a captivating discussion with Wendy Witter, an esteemed scholar and author of two commentaries on Daniel. Wendy shares her journey from a reluctant student of Daniel to a passionate advocate for its profound teachings. The conversation delves into the intri…

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Abigail Aaronson Samples Lavender & Gin 32:36

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Abigail Aaronson joins the podcast to read from her debut historical romance, LAVENDER & GIN! She talks about her inspiration for setting the story in Prohibition-era Detroit and how she approaches writing queer characters in historical settings. Then, we play LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? and she reveals all the rules she loves to break! 00:33 Meet Abigail…

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#0395 – Cultivating Conditions for Employee Growth with Dr. Britt Yamamoto 43:13

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In this episode of Deep Leadership, I talk with Dr. Britt Yamamoto — educator, entrepreneur, and author of The Soil of Leadership and The Hyaksho Way. Britt introduces the idea of soil-based leadership, a powerful metaphor drawn from farming that shifts focus from short-term results to cultivating healthy conditions for long-term employee growth. W…

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Addy Du Lac Samples Miss Mason's Secret Baron 31:34

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Addy Du Lac joins the podcast to read a sample from MISS MASON'S SECRET BARON. She shares how Bollywood and Asian dramas influence her, her approach to matching creative hypotheses with historical research, and writing the immigrant experience in the Victorian era. Plus, she shares the historical romance rule she is happy to break! 00:00 Introducti…

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#0394 – Creating Workplaces People Actually Love with Matt Tenney 42:06

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What if your workplace was a place people actually wanted to be? In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Tenney, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Inspire Greatness: How to Motivate Employees with a Simple, Repeatable, Scalable Process. Matt’s TED Talk has been viewed over a million times, and he has helped leaders at organizations such as Salesforc…

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Anne Knight Talks Book Bans and Growing Up With Censorship 30:03

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In this special episode of the Historical Romance Sampler, we return to the topic of book bans with guest Anne Knight. Anne gives an overview of library defunding happening in her home state of Arkansas and opens up about growing up in a Christian fundamentalist community that censored her reading. Plus, we talk about ways for average people (like …

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Why does Daniel matter to the overall story of Scripture? / Tremper Longman 33:37

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In the debut episode of “Understanding Daniel,” Peter, the Adult Ministries Director of Browncroft Community Church, welcomes renowned Old Testament scholar Dr. Tremper Longman. The conversation outlines Daniel’s historical setting from the Babylonian exile to the Persian period, explaining how its six court‑court stories and four apocalyptic visio…

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#0393 – Inspiring Leadership for Today’s Changing Workplace with Dr. Matt Poepsel 34:52

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In this episode of Deep Leadership, we’re discussing Inspiring Leadership for Today’s Changing Workplace. I sit down with Dr. Matt Poepsel, Marine Corps veteran, author of Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work, and leadership expert. We talk about: The lessons the military teaches about balancing mission and people Why…

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Annie R McEwen Samples The Corset Girls: Unbound 31:02

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Annie R McEwen returns to the podcast to read from her latest release, THE CORSET GIRLS: UNBOUND. We talk about why romance goes so well with suspense, the fertile relationship between France and England, and an unlocked childhood memory that helps explain why Annie loves writing epilogues! 00:00 Welcome to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00…

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#0392 – Deep Thinking: The Secret to Better Leadership with Scott Burgmeyer 38:32

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Are you leading on autopilot? In this episode of Deep Leadership, Scott Burgmeyer joins me to explain why so many leaders fall into the trap of shallow thinking — and how to break free. We discuss: Why autopilot decision-making holds leaders back The hidden personas that drive shallow thinking A simple model to help you reflect, think deeper, and l…

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Ella Dawson Samples What A Wallflower Wants by Maya Rodale 29:33

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Ella Dawson, host of REBEL EVER AFTER podcast and author of BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY, joins the podcast to sample one of her favorite historical romances! After reading from Maya Rodale's WHAT A WALLFLOWER WANTS, Ella talks about why this book helped change her perspective on historical romances, why mass market paperbacks are so lovely, and why rom…