Best Geoffrey Martin Podcasts (2025)

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449: Why Flourishing Workplaces Still Matter: A Final Word from Al Lopus // Al Lopus, Best Christian Workplaces 22:57

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What if the most effective, transformative workplaces in the world were led by Christians? In this final episode as host of the Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast, Al Lopus reflects on over a decade of powerful conversations with Christian leaders who have turned that vision into reality—through intentional leadership, culture change, and the r…

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Ep 203 - Doctor Who: The 11th Doctor and The Murder of Dru Sjodin 1:26:50

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Send us a text Join in for another Nerd and Murd week. This week Zig gets back to his Doctor Who chronology and talks about the 11th Doctor. Then Geoffrey tells the terrible story of the murder of Dru Sjodin. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurd…

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Marc Jennings 1:14:19

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Marc Jennings is one of the leading voices in Scottish comedy and this summer, he returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with Marc Jennings: Bread and Circuses featuring his observations on current events, politics and modern dating. In this episode, we discuss how “writing is the diet, and gigging is the gym”, chasing clip culture, tackling grief head-on…

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448: Thank God It’s Monday: Building a Ministry Culture Employees Love // Doug Mazza, Joni and Friends 42:34

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In this episode, as Al Lopus, host of the Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast, closes his time as the host, he welcomes back one of his very first guests, Doug Mazza. From leading Hyundai Motor America to expanding the global reach of Joni and Friends, Doug shares how Christ-centered leadership can shape a flourishing workplace culture that leav…

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Ep 202 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Charlie Brandt 1:08:17

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Send us a text Welcome to another Nerd and Murd week! Sit back and get ready as Zig takes you on another journey into our chronological order of Star Trek episodes with Strange New Worlds. Then Geoffrey tells the dark story of Charlie Brandt. Enjoy the ride! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off wi…

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Nick Mohammed Returns | Part Two 47:47

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Welcome back to the second part of this Nick Mohammed special! We're discussing how Nick evolved his character in Ted Lasso from the original script, the effect the show has had on his touring audience as Mr Swallow and will Nate return in Season 4 PLUS did magic give him a head start in Taskmaster, performing at the BAFTAs, The Celebrity Traitors …

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447: Thriving Leaders Start Within: How Self-Leadership Shapes Organizations // Tami Heim, Christian Leadership Alliance 49:26

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If you’re feeling the weight of leadership, this episode offers a timely reminder: your most effective strategy may not be something new you do, but someone deeper you become. Join us as Tami Heim, President and CEO of the Christian Leadership Alliance, shares how personal spiritual formation is the foundation for lasting impact in Christian leader…

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Ep. 201 - Spelljammer and The Murder of Ted Ammon 1:24:00

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Send us a text We are BACK!!! Well we were here a week ago but we made it to yet another episode!!! THis week Zig goes back into another RPG and discusses Spelljammer. Meanwhile Geoffrey talks about a high society murder with the murder of Ted Ammon. Have a great Nerd and Murd week!!! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerde…

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Nick Mohammed Returns | Part One 48:14

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Nick Mohammed is a double Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and writer. He's featured on-screen in Ted Lasso, Intelligence and Taskmaster, and on-stage with his creation of Mr Swallow, which is now touring throughout the UK. In the first part of this special, we discuss the exploration of identity through Mr Swallow, Derren Brown and the positioning …

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Crucifying Speed to See God Redeem Your Failures with Phil Vischer 53:20

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You need to slow down. So many leaders are driven by the fear of falling behind, convinced that impact requires urgency. And in the frantic pace of the modern world, we forget that God never told us to sprint ahead; he invited us to walk alongside him. In the final episode of Season 6 of The Disrupters podcast, host Nicole Martin sits down with aut…

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446: Hiring with Purpose: A Predictive Model for Building Flourishing Teams // Chad Carter 49:11

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If you’ve ever second-guessed a hiring decision—or worried about choosing the wrong person—this episode will give you a practical path forward. Chad Carter, the principal chair for C12 forums in East Tennessee and author of The Predictive Hiring Model, shares six key disciplines that can help you reduce turnover, avoid costly mistakes, and consiste…

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Ep. 200 - AI and a Murder by AI 1:58:42

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Send us a text Welcome to big episode 200!!! 4 years of Nerdery and Murdery!!! We have had four years of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, and the Nerd and the Murd!!! We want to thank ALL of our loyal listeners for sticking with us for this long and coming back each and every week and welcome any new listeners wh…

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Alex Kealy 1:18:16

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Alex Kealy is one of the country's most exciting up-and-coming stand-ups, currently touring throughout the UK with "The Fear". He’s also the host of Gig Pigs with Ivo Graham, and has featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show as well as writing for Mock The Week and The News Quiz. In this episode, we discuss the comedian’s fear of the comedian, weaponi…

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Crucifying Performance to Lead Like a Human Being with Sheila Wise Rowe and Nicholas Rowe 49:18

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Leaders are expected to meet increasingly high standards, but many are silently suffering under the pressure of constantly needing to perform. But God never called us to perform—He called us to be relational people. In this episode of The Disrupters, host Nicole Martin is joined by Sheila Wise Rowe and Dr. Nicholas Rowe, co-authors of Healing Leade…

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445: Culture That Flourishes, Leaders Who Last // Peter Greer, HOPE International 40:24

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When leaders let go of image management and embrace authenticity, transformation follows. In this powerful conversation, Peter Greer, President and CEO of HOPE International, shares honest insights on identity, humility, and what it means to lead with faith and integrity. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/445petergreer Share the love. If yo…

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Ep 199 - Top Ten Music in Blaxploitation Cinema and The Murder of Hannah Cornelius 1:07:00

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Send us a text In what is sort of a part 3, Zig covers his list of top ten music from Blaxploitation films to close out his dive into this genre. Then over on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey tells the tragic story of The Murder of Hannah Cornelius. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with …

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Crucifying Expectations to Faithfully Live and Lead with Joanna Meyer 44:39

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In a culture that promises life will go "up and to the right," we're conditioned to believe that success follows a predictable trajectory of increasing achievement and personal fulfillment. But for Christians who desire to lead more faithfully, our expectations for life and leadership must come from what God says about us, about our calling, and ab…

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444: Boards That Shepherd, Not Just Oversee // Michael Martin, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) 50:29

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What’s one of the biggest risks to the health of Christian ministries that often gets ignored? In this episode, Al Lopus sits down with Michael Martin, President of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability), to explore how trust, governance, and leader well-being are deeply connected—and why boards play a critical role in sustaining h…

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Ep 198 - Top Ten Blaxploitation Films Part 2 and The Murder of Iana Kasian 1:11:15

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Send us a text We have for your listening pleasure Part 2 of Zig's list of top ten Blaxploitation Films and then Geoffrey tells the story of The Murder of Iana Kasian. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Supp…

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Scott Aukerman (Live @ SXSW) 1:11:15

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Scott Aukerman is best known as the host of Comedy Bang Bang - the hit comedy radio show which blends interviews with real guests and off-the-wall improvised characters, as well as being the co-creator and director of Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, the Emmy-winning Funny or Die series! In this episode, we discuss Scott’s editorial instin…

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Crucifying Scale to Lead Through Storms with Bishop Geoffrey Dudley 46:34

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In a culture obsessed with numerical growth and expansion, Christian leaders often measure success by the size of their congregation, budget, or influence. But for believers who desire to lead with integrity and purpose, we must reframe our leadership goals with a different question in mind: "What are we measuring, and why?" In this episode of The …

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443: Becoming a Redemptive Leader: Surrender, Suffering, and Trusting God’s Timing // Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Soulfire International Ministries 33:42

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What if true leadership isn’t about chasing success—but about embracing surrender? In this episode, Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin—founder and executive director of Soulfire International Ministries, COO of Christianity Today, and author of Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender—challenges today’s leadership norms with…

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Ep. 197 - Top Ten Blaxploitation Films Part 1 and The Murder of Susan Casey 1:34:10

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Send us a text Welcome all you Nerds and Murds to another week of the show!!! In today's episode Zig takes a deep dive into the movie genre of Blaxploitation Films which is so extensive that this is only part 1. Come back next week for Part 2!!! Then on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey tells of yet another domestic violence case which led to …

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Crucifying Materialism to Invest in Eternity with Bob Doll 40:07

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In a culture that celebrates the pursuit of “more,” we’re taught that success is measured by the accumulation of wealth. But for Christians who desire to lead their families, churches, or organizations well, we must commit to a different teaching: “You cannot serve both God and money.” In this episode of The Disrupters podcast, host Nicole Martin w…

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442: Ministry on the Edge: A Mental Health Wake-Up Call // Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley Sr., New Life in Christ Church 33:08

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When leadership collides with crisis, the results can be both devastating and transformative. In this episode, Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley Sr.—founding and senior pastor of New Life in Christ Church and author of Leading Through Storms: Successfully Navigating Ministry While Maintaining Your Mental Health—shares how moments of deep personal struggle …

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Ep. 196 - Cow Punk and Punkabilly Part 2 and Ted Bundy 1:06:37

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Send us a text This week Zig continues your journey from last week with part 2 of Cow Punk and Punkabilly. Then Geoffrey talks about one of the most famous serial killers of all time with Ted Bundy. Strap yourself in for the ride! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterh…

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Chloe Radcliffe 1:30:41

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Chloe Radcliffe is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer from Midwest USA, recently named one of Deadline’s 15 Comedians Ready to Break Out in 2025. Following a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, her hit show CHEAT is now being developed for TV. In this episode, we discuss the impact of childhood experiences on identity and performance, the differ…

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Crucifying Loyalty to Protect the Poor and Powerless with Natasha Sistrunk Robinson 45:10

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To whom have you given your loyalty? Who is loyal to you? A hallmark of modern leadership is the demand for unquestioning loyalty—loyalty to the boss, loyalty to the organization, loyalty to the vision. But when loyalty is demanded instead of inspired, it can quietly become a weapon of control that quashes dissent, silences the vulnerable, and enab…

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441: How Leaders Can Thrive in the Unknown // Dr. Tod Bolsinger, AE Sloan Leadership, Inc. 35:48

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When familiar strategies fall short and the path ahead is uncertain, how do leaders respond with clarity and courage? In this episode, Dr. Tod Bolsinger—founder of AE Sloan Leadership, executive director of the De Pree Center Church Leadership Institute, and associate professor at Fuller Seminary—offers powerful insights on navigating rapid change …

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Ep. 195 - Cowpunk and Punkabilly Part 1 and The Murder of Susan Wickersham 57:42

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Send us a text Join in yet another week of Nerdery and Murdery. This week Zig dives back into another music genre with part 1 of Cowpunk and Punkabilly. Geoffrey then has another unsolved murder that has been an open case for over 50 years with the murder of Susan Wickersham. Enjoy your week!!! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial…

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Pete Lee (Live @ SXSW) 1:11:13

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In the first of three SXSW specials, I’m joined by Pete Lee! Raised in Wisconsin, in 2008 Pete made his network television debut performing on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where he subsequently went on in the same year to earn his very own Comedy Central Half Hour Special. Now, he's a frequent face on late night television with 9 appearances on The T…

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Crucifying Perfection to Lead Through Loss with Tod Bolsinger 48:09

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What if your desire to “get it right” is the very thing preventing you from doing what God wants to do through you? We often cling to perfection because we fear loss. However, transformation and leading through change always demand it. In this episode of The Disrupters podcast, host Nicole Martin welcomes Tod Bolsinger, leadership expert, professor…

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440: 4 Reasons Christian Leaders Should Build Biblically Faithful and Welcoming Cultures // David Bailey, Arrabon 35:22

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What if racial reconciliation isn’t just a side initiative, but central to your calling as a Christian leader? In this compelling conversation, David Bailey, Founder and CEO of Arrabon, unpacks how unity, justice, and spiritual formation are essential to building reconciling communities—and to leading with courage in a divided world. Find full show…

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Ep. 194 - Martin Scorsese and The Murder of Laci and Conner Peterson 1:14:22

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Send us a text Welcome to another week of Nerdery and Murdery. This week Zig talks everything Martin Scorsese while Geoffrey discusses the very controversial murder of Laci and Conner Peterson. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Support the…

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Crucifying Influence to Pursue an Eternal Reward with Christine Caine 56:56

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What if the influence you’re chasing is costing you a more valuable, eternal reward? In a culture obsessed with instant likes, applause, and relevance, many leaders are settling for temporary honor instead of eagerly seeking God’s praise. In this episode of The Disrupters podcast, host Nicole Martin sits down with Christine Caine—speaker, author, a…

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439: Inside the 2024 Certified Best Christian Workplaces: Encouragement, Excellence, and Engagement // Tara VanderSande, Doug Waldo, and Cary Humphries, Best Christian Workplaces 56:05

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What does a flourishing Christian workplace really look like in action? In this episode, three experienced Best Christian Workplaces consultants—Tara VanderSande, Doug Waldo, and Cary Humphries—share behind-the-scenes stories and insights from some of the remarkable organizations named to the 2024 list of Certified Best Christian Workplaces. Find f…

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Ep. 193 - 5th Generation Consoles and The Murder of Molly McLaren 1:08:05

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Zig dives back into video games and tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the 5th Generation gaming consoles. Then Geoffrey takes you on another tragic journey and tells the story of the murder of Molly McLaren. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% o…

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Crucifying Ego to Receive God’s Praise with Chrishan Jeyaratnam 46:33

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Have you ever caught yourself craving applause more than God’s praise? In a culture that thrives on followers, likes, and platforms, it’s dangerously easy to let our egos take the lead. But what if leadership was never meant to be about who sees you, but about how you radically serve others? What if true authority isn’t marked by the applause you r…

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438: From Feedback to Flourishing: Building a Unified Team Around Mission and Culture // Dr. Jeff Myers and Jeff Wood, Summit Ministries 39:46

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What happens when a ministry fully aligns its strategy with its mission? In this episode, hear how Summit Ministries President Dr. Jeff Myers and author of Truth Changes Everything, and CFO Jeff Wood are building a culture of trust, collaboration, and engagement—all while equipping the next generation of Christian leaders. Find full show notes here…

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Ep. 192 - Video Rental Stores and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann 1:21:08

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Send us a text In this week's Nerdery segment Zig tells you all about the wonderful old world of video rental stores. Then on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey talks about the still unsolved disappearance of Madeleine McCann. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterh…

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Shazia Mirza 1:14:52

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Shazia Mirza is an award winning British Asian Muslim stand-up comedian. Her latest show, Coconut - a hilarious and uplifting joyride into the art of survival in a world of crocodiles, solitary confinement and alpha males - was nominated for 'Best Stand-up Tour' at the National Comedy Awards. Shazia has also appeared on TV screens across the countr…