Best Ernest Benjamin Podcasts (2025)

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43 | If the Holy Spirit Lives in Me with Hiram Kemp 45:46

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We live in a world where the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood. Some attach His name to every feeling or impulse. Others reduce Him to an abstract doctrine. But Scripture paints a much clearer—and far more beautiful—picture. In this week’s Guest Spotlight episode, Hiram Kemp takes us through what it really means to have the Spirit of God dwelling …

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Origin Story 27:30

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Notes to follow.By Curated Questions, Ken Woodward

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42 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part IV 36:20

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Have you ever knocked on a door and wondered if anyone was on the other side? Prayer can feel that way. We ask, we seek, we knock, and sometimes all we hear is silence. But in Luke 11:9–13, Jesus pulls back the curtain on God’s heart. He reminds us that prayer isn’t a gamble, it’s a guarantee because our Father is generous, faithful, and never tire…

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Maury Rogow 1:43:50

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Episode Notes 00:00 The Power of Asking Questions 02:44 Guest Introduction: Maury Rogow 04:17 Maury's Early Career and Sales Journey 05:56 The Impact of a Key Question 08:16 Transition to Hollywood 09:56 Learning from Sales Training 11:49 Developing the Story to Sales Methodology 14:35 The Stigma of Sales 16:02 Finding a Career Path 20:14 Influence…

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41 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part III 40:42

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What do you do when life knocks on your door at midnight? Not literally—but in those moments when you feel empty, weak, and out of answers. That’s exactly the picture Jesus uses to teach us how to pray in Luke 11. Prayer, He says, isn’t polished or polite. It’s pounding on heaven’s door when you have nothing left to give. It’s bold, shameless persi…

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Dr. Matt Lampe 1:35:11

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Episode Notes 00:00 Introduction to Change Management 00:33 Engaging with the Audience 00:57 Podcast Updates and Announcements 03:16 Welcome to Curated Questions 04:00 Introducing Dr. Matthew R. Lampe 05:35 Matt's Early Curiosity and Career Beginnings 06:36 The Power of Questions in Sales 11:50 Transition to Organizational Psychology 14:10 The Role…

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40 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part II 46:45

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What if prayer wasn’t just about the “big” moments—eternity, salvation, or crisis? What if God actually wanted you to bring Him your everyday needs—your bills, your battles, your bread? In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Teach Us Again series in Luke 11:3–4. Last time, we focused on the Godward focus of prayer—His name, His kingdom,…

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Dr. Latorial Faison 2:05:57

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Episode Notes 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection 01:57 Guest Introduction: Dr. Latorial Faison 03:58 Early Life and First Questions 06:36 Organizing Pain and Finding Purpose 09:25 Challenges and Resilience 15:30 Responsibility and Representation 20:17 Reflections on Race and Upbringing 26:51 Writing and Grief Work 30:39 Mama Was a Negro Sp…

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39 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus 37:43

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What if prayer wasn’t a performance, a formula, or a last resort in times of crisis? What if it could be simple again—honest, bold, and deeply beautiful? In this episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest takes us into Luke 11, where the disciples watched Jesus pray and finally asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” What follows isn’t just a set of words to memor…

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AI Alan Turing 48:30

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Episode Notes 00:00 The Beauty of Questions 02:07 Setting the Scene: Manchester, 1951 03:20 Alan Turing's Early Life 04:43 Turing's Contributions During WWII 05:35 Post-War Achievements 06:55 The Imitation Game and Turing Test 10:23 A Conversation with Alan Turing 10:58 The Power of Questions 12:10 The Evolution of Thought 16:12 The Intersection of…

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38 | Elijah: A Man Like Us, Used By God with Hiram Kemp 40:10

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Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp This week on Sunday Renewal, guest speaker Hiram Kemp takes us on a journey through the dramatic highs and crushing lows of the prophet Elijah’s life. From his bold stand on Mount Carmel, calling down fire from heaven, to the depths of despair where he sat under a broom tree ready to give up—Elijah’s story is a raw and r…

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Dr. Jemayne King 1:39:08

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Episode Notes [02:06] Introducing Dr. Jemayne LeVar King [04:00] The Power of Questions [06:58] The Genesis of Sole Food Sneaker Culture Literature Class [09:16] Reimagining Liberal Arts Education [12:20] Southern Hip Hop and Literature [14:43] The Rise of Southern Hip Hop [21:49] Hip Hop's Influence on Society [30:10] Sneaker Culture Origins [32:3…

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37 | Forgiveness for the Glory of God with Allen Webster 43:33

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This week on Sunday Renewal, we’re welcoming a powerful voice to the podcast—Allen Webster, a longtime friend, preacher, teacher, and one of the most widely read writers in the church today. Allen brings a deeply moving message from Luke 15, reminding us that no matter how far we’ve gone, God is always ready to run toward us with open arms. This is…

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Ashley Kirsner 1:40:41

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Episode Notes [00:00] The Power of Vulnerability [01:57] Meet Ashley Kirsner [03:55] The Impact of Active Listening [05:02] A Transformative Call [06:25] The Magic of Open-Ended Questions [13:28] The Role of Basic Needs in Emotional Well-being [17:10] The Birth of Skip the Small Talk [25:18] The First Skip the Small Talk Event [28:39] The Evolution…

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36 | The Heart of Prayer (Summer Series) 30:59

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What if prayer wasn’t about the words you say—but the heart behind them? In this week’s episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Summer Series with a timely message called “The Heart of Prayer.” Drawing from Matthew 6 and Luke 11, Ernest walks us through Jesus’ teaching on prayer—not as a performance, but as a posture. In a world where spiritual …

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Robert Sturman 1:23:54

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to San Quentin Experience [01:10] Welcome to Curated Questions [01:34] Content Warning and Subscription Reminder [02:33] Introduction to Robert Sturman [04:06] Robert's Journey into Photography and Yoga [04:48] First Visit to San Quentin [06:53] Media Portrayal vs. Reality of Prisons [08:31] Robert's Passion for Y…

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35 | The Benefits of Adversity (Summer Series) 33:11

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We’re continuing our Summer Series with a message that speaks directly to anyone walking through hardship right now. Not all pain is pointless. In this week’s episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest Benjamin explores how adversity, when handled God's way, can become one of life’s most unexpected blessings. Rooted in Matthew 26, this message uncovers how …

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Benjamin Franklin's Junto 24:31

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to the Junto [00:43] Welcome to Curated Questions [01:04] Setting the Scene: 1727 Philadelphia [01:22] Meet the Junto Members [01:57] The Junto's Impact on Society [04:03] Franklin's Early Life and Influences [04:55] The Formation of the Junto [05:16] The Rules of the Junto [05:35] The Spirit of Inquiry [06:14] Th…

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34 | The Politically Incorrect Evangelist (Summer Series) 36:02

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We are continuing our Summer Series with a sermon that is bold, honest, and deeply needed right now. In this episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest Benjamin opens the Word to John 4 and challenges us with a message on evangelism that is anything but soft. Titled “The Politically Incorrect Evangelist”, this sermon calls believers to break cultural barrie…

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Scott Johnson 1:35:40

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:49] Introducing Scott Johnson [04:18] The Power of Questions [06:04] Conversations with Strangers [07:43] The Tattoo Conversation Starter [09:23] The Origin of 'What Was That Like?' [12:25] Jennifer Caused a Fatal Accident [16:15] Finding Guests for the Podcast [18:30] Unusual Stories and …

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33 | Choosing Right in a Culture That Celebrates Wrong (Summer Series) 45:25

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We make thousands of decisions every day, but some choices are more than daily routines—they shape our character, our calling, and even our eternity. In this powerful message from 1 Kings 3, Ernest Benjamin walks us through Solomon’s bold request for wisdom and explores how discerning between good and evil is not just a biblical virtue—it is a spir…

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Ernest Ponraj 1:10:12

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [00:32] Meet Dr. Ernest Ponraj [01:29] The Twist: Dentist and Artist [02:01] Tour of the Art Gallery [03:00] First In-Person Conversation [03:10] Understanding the Power of Questions [04:43] Connecting Through Questions [11:12] The Journey to Practice Ownership [12:21] Challenges and Growth in…

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32 | A Convenient Season That Never Came (Summer Series) 40:29

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Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll get serious about God… just not right now”? Maybe you’ve felt the conviction. You’ve heard the call. But life is busy. Things are complicated. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re waiting for a more convenient season. In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we open Acts 24 and meet Felix—a man who stood face …

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Ken Woodward 35:05

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction: Seeing Through the Myth [01:06] Welcome to Curated Questions [01:28] Ken's Backstory [02:05] Rethinking American History [03:05] Discovering Hidden Truths [03:58] Impact of Redlining and Racism [05:14] The Church's Complicity [06:19] Systemic Inequality [06:52] Influential Authors [08:26] The Reality of White-Bod…

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31 | Save Our Boys: Raising a Generation of Godly Leaders Through Biblical Manhood (Summer Series) 47:59

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We’re kicking off our Sunday Renewal Summer Series—a handpicked collection of some of the most powerful, fruit-bearing sermons Ernest Benjamin has preached over the years. These messages spoke to real life, met people where they were, and provided practical applications. Each week, we’re revisiting one of these unforgettable sermons to be reminded,…

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Jeff Wetzler 51:00

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction: The Power of Questions [01:24] Meet Jeff Wetzler [03:14] The Power of Questions in Childhood [04:38] Encouraging Questions in Families [05:57] The Sacred Invitation of Questions [08:01] Quality vs. Crummy Questions [09:11] Designing Effective Questions [14:08] Listening to Learn [14:43] The Three Languages of Lis…

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30 | Guard Your Heart: The One Habit That Shapes Every Part of Your Life - Part II (Proverbs 4:23) 29:05

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Have you ever wondered why the same reactions keep showing up in your life, even when you try to change? Why the anger, fear, or insecurity surface in moments you least expect? That is not random. It results from something deeper...what's already flowing from your heart. In Part 2 of this teaching on Proverbs 4:23, we go beyond guarding your heart.…

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Shelbie Morgan 1:02:44

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction: The Power of Showing Up for Yourself [01:04] Curated Questions: A Resource for Personal Growth [01:27] Introducing Shelbie Morgan: A Force for Good [02:46] Shelbie's Early Life and Parental Influence [03:41] The Role of Choices and Freedom in Shelbie's Upbringing [07:12] Volunteering and Its Impact on Shelbie's L…

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29 | How to Increase Your Confidence in God with Hiram Kemp 42:23

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This week, my wife and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. I took a step back from the mic to be present and soak in the gift of that milestone. But I didn’t want to leave you empty-handed. I wanted to leave you encouraged. So I’m sharing a sermon from Hiram Kemp that left a mark on me, and I believe it will do the same for you. It’s a messa…

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MK Palmore 1:20:06

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Episode Notes [00:00 The Secret to Effective Interviewing 01:08 Introduction to Curated Questions 01:29 MK Palmore's Background and Career 03:09 Joining the FBI: Initial Expectations 03:59 The Importance of Interviewing Skills in the FBI 05:08 Military Background and FBI Training 05:55 Diverse Skills Program and Military Influence 09:39 Practical I…

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28 | Guard Your Heart: The One Habit That Shapes Every Part of Your Life - Part I (Proverbs 4:23) 32:34

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We secure our homes, lock our phones, and guard our passwords, but often leave the most important part of us wide open: our hearts. Not the muscle in your chest, but the core of who you are—your thoughts, desires, convictions, and secrets. In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we explore Proverbs 4:23 and unpack why guarding your heart is not just wis…

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Tony Kennedy 43:34

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction and Career Advice [01:04] Host Introduction and Show Purpose [01:25] Tony Kennedy's Football Journey [02:47] Transition to Professional Football [04:05] Experiences with the Dallas Cowboys [06:32] First Impressions and Rookie Challenges [08:42] Memorable Moments and Regrets [11:59] Lessons from the NFL [15:00] Men…

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27 | When God Feels Distant and Life Feels Heavy - Part II (Psalm 13) 32:20

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What if trusting God didn’t require the pain to stop first? What if the most powerful kind of faith wasn’t found on the mountaintop but in the valley when everything still hurts? In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we return to Psalm 13 and witness something remarkable. David is still waiting. God still hasn’t spoken. The sorrow hasn’t lifted. But i…

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Patrick Dubois 1:31:04

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Episode Notes [00:00] Understanding the Real Reason Behind Lost Sales [01:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:37] Meet Patrick Dubois [02:41] The Power of Questions in Sales [06:18] Patrick's Journey into Sales [07:34] Early Sales Experiences and Challenges [09:33] Transition from Veterinary Aspirations to Sales [14:02] Lessons Learned in Sal…

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26 | When God Feels Distant and Life Feels Heavy - Part I (Psalm 13) 27:03

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What do you do when God feels far away and life feels too heavy to carry? In this first part of a two-part series, we open Psalm 13—a gut-wrenching prayer from David that gives voice to the silence, sorrow, and confusion that often accompany seasons of grief. David doesn’t start with strength; he begins with struggle. Four times he cries out, “How …

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25 | Reasons to Seek the Lord with Hiram Kemp 35:31

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What does it mean to seek the Lord, and why is it more urgent now than ever? In this stirring message from guest preacher Hiram Kemp, we’re invited to slow down, listen closely, and remember the one pursuit that gives life its meaning: knowing God. Preaching from the book of Hosea, Hiram unpacks five powerful reasons to seek the Lord with sincerity…

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Kevin Kelly 50:30

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Episode Notes [00:00] The Importance of Questioning [01:21] Introduction to Curated Questions [02:20] Meet Kevin Kelly [03:56] Kevin Kelly's Mentor: Stewart Brand [05:33] The Role of Questions in Intellectual Traditions [06:47] Disequilibrium and Growth [10:21] Embodied Questions and Exploration [11:11] Balancing Exploration and Exploitation [11:50…

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24 | Through Him: How God Holds Everything Together (Romans 11:36) 21:47

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In this episode, we explore the second phrase of Romans 11:36: “through Him are all things.” You’ll discover the incredible truth that God isn’t just your Creator—He’s your daily Sustainer. The One who holds the galaxies is the same One holding you. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✅ What “through Him are all things” really means—and why it matter…

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23 | From Him Are All Things: God the Source of Everything (Romans 11:36) 24:58

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Why are you here? Why does anything—even you—exist at all? It’s not random. It’s not luck. It’s not even about you. It’s about God’s glory. In this episode, we open Romans 11:36 and step into the biggest truth of your life: You were created by God, for God—and until you see that, nothing else will ever satisfy. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✅ W…

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Tim Molnar 1:25:48

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Episode Notes [00:00]The Misleading Spark in Dating [00:47] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:35] Meet Tim Molnar: The Dating Strategist [02:21] The Power of Asking Better Questions [06:06] The Analytical Approach to Dating [08:34] Reverse Engineering Love [13:35] Picking A Date Number [15:40] Self-Awareness in Dating [18:12] Emotional Rewards …

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22 | How Isaiah Proves God is in Total Control (Part II) 32:27

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What if the future wasn’t unfolding by chance—but by design? In this episode, we continue our journey through the prophetic brilliance of Isaiah. From naming Cyrus 150 years before his birth to describing the crucifixion centuries before it happened, Isaiah doesn’t give vague guesses—he gives verifiable history before it unfolds. This isn’t predict…

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21 | How Isaiah Proves God is in Total Control 23:30

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Can you really trust a book that’s over 2,000 years old to speak to what’s happening in your life today? In this week’s episode, we dive into the breathtaking power of God’s prophetic word through the book of Isaiah. This isn’t vague fortune-telling or religious guesswork—this is precise, undeniable, and awe-inspiring foreknowledge. Names, nations,…

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Dave Reynolds 1:25:40

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Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Winning Behaviors [00:33] Welcome to Curated Questions [01:07] Meet Dave Reynolds [02:20] Dave's Leadership Journey [02:44] The Influence of Pablo [03:53] Pablo's Leadership Style [05:04] Learning from Pablo [06:44] Dave's Growth and Development [14:48] Rumin8 and Its Mission [15:09] Strategic Use of Questions …

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20 | Living As God's Set-Apart People (Part II) 25:03

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Holiness isn’t just about what you believe—it’s about what you’re willing to leave behind. In this episode, we dive deeper into what it means to live set apart. When God says, You are Mine, He also calls us to walk away from anything that competes for our hearts. That means cutting off compromise, even when it’s comfortable. Because true holiness i…

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19 | Living as God's Set-Apart People 22:30

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What does it mean to belong completely to God in a world that pulls you everywhere else? We live in a culture that rewards compromise, celebrates self, and quietly whispers: “Tone it down. Don’t stand out. Just fit in.” But God’s call is different. He doesn’t just invite you to believe in Him, He calls you His own. In this week’s episode, we explor…

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Lisa Wimberger 1:11:26

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Episode Notes [01:13] Meet Lisa Wimberger: A Story of Resilience [06:22] The Lightning Strike Incident [08:34] Living with Seizures: A Hidden Struggle [11:01] The Turning Point: Embracing Inquiry [16:52] Discovering Neurosculpting [19:19] The Power of Neuroplasticity [21:37] Creating the Five-Step Process [24:05] Implementing the Protocol [28:30] R…

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18 | All is Well That Ends Well (Job's Comeback Story) 30:30

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Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This makes no sense”? Maybe you’ve suffered a deep loss. Maybe the prayers you’ve prayed seem to echo back in silence. Maybe you’re in the middle of a storm that just won’t let up—and you’re wondering, “Where is God in all of this?” If that’s you, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving deep into…

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17 | Shining Your Light Among Unbelievers with Hiram Kemp 41:57

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Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp Have you ever struggled to share your faith in a world that doesn’t believe? Maybe you’ve wanted to make an impact, but you weren’t sure how. Maybe you’ve been afraid of saying the wrong thing—or saying anything at all. Maybe you’ve felt like blending in was easier than standing out. Paul understood that struggle. In Act…

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A Fork, A Precipice, A Decision 24:42

6M ago24:42

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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [1…

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16 | When Helping Hurts: Avoiding the Mistakes of Job's Friends 27:08

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Have you ever been in deep pain, only to have someone’s words make it worse? Maybe they meant well, but their advice felt more like an accusation. Maybe they came to comfort you, but instead, they left you feeling more alone. Maybe their presence felt more like pressure than peace. Job knew that feeling. His life had crumbled—his wealth, his childr…