Best Josh from Missouri Podcasts (2025)

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Bill Curry - NFL Pro Bowl Player, Super Bowl Champion, & College Coach On Living A Life Of Excellence 55:46

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#228: Bill Curry is a former NFL & Pro Bowl player, 2x Super Bowl champion, and celebrated college football coach whose life in the game has spanned more than 50 years. A Georgia native, he starred at center for Georgia Tech before playing ten seasons in the NFL, where he snapped the ball to legends like Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas. Curry won a ch…

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E166 – Formation and Church Administration 38:32

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Boring. Unspiritual. Unimportant. Drudgery. These may be words that many of us would associate with church administration. But what if we thought differently about the less glamorous parts of running a church? What if godly character, wisdom, and prayerfulness were just as needed in these areas as anywhere else in ministry? Join us on this episode …

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Steve Lutz - Oklahoma State Men's Basketball Head Coach On Hard Work, Family, & Commitment 32:55

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#227: Steve Lutz is the head coach of the Oklahoma State men’s basketball program. A San Antonio native, he made stops as an assistant coach at Incarnate Word, Garden City CC, Stephen F. Austin, SMU, Creighton, and Purdue. During his career, Lutz has worked under some of the most respected names in college basketball, gaining invaluable experience …

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General Stanley McChrystal - Retired Four Star Army General & CEO McChrystal Group On Character, Risk, & Leadership 56:13

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#226: General Stanley McChrystal, a retired four-star general, is best known for his leadership as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan and as head of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), where he reshaped counterterrorism efforts and interagency collaboration. Over his decorated military career, he commanded elite units such as…

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E165 – LORD or YHWH? 39:48

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Should we use the divine name? Josh from Oregon makes a case that we should consider doing so. Of course, we want to be sure not to use God’s name in vain. But what did God mean by that in the first place? Come join the conversation and then let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.…

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Larry Kindbom - Former WashU Football Head Coach On Winning & Losing Are Imposters 1:06:36

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#225: Larry Kindbom is the former Wash U head football coach. His a highly respected figure in collegiate athletics, recognized for his remarkable career as a football coach and mentor spanning more than four decades. A former standout defensive back and baseball player at Kalamazoo College, Kindbom began his coaching career at Ohio State with Wood…

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E164 – What Being a Coach Has Taught Me About Good Listening 44:36

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Listening is harder than it seems. Join us this week as Josh from Missouri talks through some of the keys to listening that he has learned and developed as a professional mental health coach. We believe this conversation will be both challenging and rewarding. But let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh…

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Don Yaeger - NY Times Bestselling Author & Speaker On The New Science Of Momentum 53:31

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#224: As an award-winning keynote speaker, eleven-time New York Times bestselling author, host of the top-rated Corporate Competitor Podcast, executive leadership coach, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has built a career as one of America’s most compelling and influential thought leaders. Widely sought-after for his…

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E163 – Psalm 19 43:18

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Psalm 19 begins with famous lines about the heavens declaring the splendor of the Lord. But the Psalm goes on to talk about much, much more. In fact, the Psalm can be seen in three parts: praise for creation, praise for God’s law, and a searching prayer of petition. How do these things fit together? Join us as we dive headlong into the richness of …

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Brian Smith - Missouri Wrestling Head Coach On Belief, A One More Mentality, & Tiger Style 52:15

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#223: Brian Smith has served as Missouri’s head wrestling coach leading the Tigers for over 27 years. Under his leadership, Mizzou’s program has transformed into a national powerhouse through the establishment of the “Tiger Style” culture. During his tenure, he has guided the team to 23 winning seasons, including three undefeated dual campaigns, co…

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Beyond Mark Twain: Faye Dant on Hannibal's African American Stories 1:08:10

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Send us a text You probably know a little bit about Hannibal, Missouri, because of the books written by a guy named Mark Twain, but I bet you don’t know much about the history of African Americans who’ve lived in Hannibal, even though Hannibal has had African American residents from its earliest days. I didn’t until I talked with Faye Dant, founder…

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E162 – A Library for Christian Character 44:52

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Following up on last week’s discussion about acquiring the character necessary to qualify biblically as a pastor or elder, we search the bookshelves for tried and true experts to guide our way. We discuss many different authors that have wise counsel on how to grow in Christ. In addition, we’ve noted each of the books below for you to reference. An…

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Mark Batterson - Lead Pastor Of National Community Church & Author On A Million Little Miracles 49:24

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#222: Mark Batterson serves as the Lead Pastor of National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, DC. NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, the DC Dream Center, the Capital Turnaround, and Culture House as gathering places for the community and funding for Kingdom causes. Mark also serves as Lead Visionary for The Dr…

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E161 – Gospel Eldership 44:16

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Paul makes it clear that Elders are held to a particularly high standard. But if we have identified a potential elder, how can we help them to achieve this high standard. And how can we recognize whether or not someone actually meets these qualifications? It’s a high bar that all to often goes unmet in our churches – sometimes with disastrous conse…

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Josh Pastner - UNLV Men's Basketball Head Coach On Alignment, Adapting, & Appreciation 52:02

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#221: Josh Pastner is the current head coach of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels men’s basketball program, bringing with him over two decades of collegiate coaching experience and a reputation for program-building and player development. A member of the 1997 NCAA National Championship team at the University of Arizona, Pastner began his coaching career as a…

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Tips for Traveling the Great River Road, Part 2 1:04:27

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Send us a text Our summer road trip down the Great River Road continues in this episode. We start just after Lake Pepin and make our way to the Mississippi’s confluence with the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois. Along the way, I’ll comment on the following places: the Upper Mississippi River National Fish & Wildlife Refuge; Winona, Minnesota; in Wisco…

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E160 – How to Read the Psalms 41:32

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The Psalms are written from a variety of perspectives and human experiences. The great Psalm 23 can be taken at face value about the goodness of God. But what about the Psalms that talk about God’s abandonment or his fierce anger? Are those also true of God? If not, how can we have a consistent way of judging what is true and what isn’t? And better…

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Mike Beckham - Co-Founder & CEO Of Simple Modern On Ambition, Execution, & Generosity 54:56

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#220: Mike Beckham is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Simple Modern, a global producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products. Founded in 2015 and based in Oklahoma, Simple Modern currently generates a nine-figure annual revenue and is committed to generosity, donating at least 10% of annual profits to nonprofit organizations. Under …

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E159 – Understanding Judges 43:15

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The book of Judges is a collection of dark stories from Israel’s past. Yet what are we to make of the book as a whole? What is it trying to teach us about sin, salvation, and our need for a King? Does this book have any relevance for us today? Come join the conversation and let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePho…

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Dwight Perry - Wofford Men's Basketball Head Coach On People, Buy In, & A Walk On Mindset 53:03

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#219: Dwight Perry is the head coach of the Wofford Terriers men’s basketball program. A walk-on at the University of Kentucky from 2006 to 2009, Perry played in 19 games and earned SEC Academic Honor Roll distinction. He began his coaching career interning at the Stanford’s men’s basketball program for 2 years and soon moved to VCU as a graduate a…

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Tips for Traveling the Great River Road, Part 1 1:04:27

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Send us a text It’s summer and many of y’all will be hitting the road to travel and see something new (or revisit places you enjoy). I haven’t done a travel-themed podcast in a while, so in the next couple of episodes, I’m going to go over the highlights of driving the Great River Road. In this episode, I start with an overview of what to expect fr…

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E158 – Making Real Change 45:35

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What do we do when “try harder” doesn’t work? When we want to make real change in our lives and live more fully devoted to Christ, what do we do when we just keep falling short? And what role does the Holy Spirit play in this process? Come join the conversation and let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJos…

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Randy Alcorn - Founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries & NY Times Bestselling Author On Money, Possessions, & Eternity 1:09:45

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#218: Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical truth and drawing attention to the needy and how to help them. EPM exists to meet the needs of the unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled and unsupported people around the world. A New York Time…

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Ken Anderson - Former NFL MVP & Cincinnati Bengals QB On Preparation, Coachability, & Persistence 48:13

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#217: Ken Anderson is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history and a cornerstone of the Cincinnati Bengals franchise. Over 16 seasons with the Bengals (1971–1986), Anderson was a four-time Pro Bowler, a three-time NFL passing champion, NFL Man of the Year award winner and the league’s Most Valuable Player and Comeback Player of the …

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The Missouri River, Part 2: Channelization, Community, and Recreation 48:44

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Send us a text In this episode, we continue our detour along the Missouri River with part 2 of my conversation with Steve Schnarr from Missouri River Relief. In part two, Steve describes the process the Corps of Engineers used to channelize the river, how it changed the river, what we lost, and how some folks gained new land. He talks about a Misso…

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Micah Lacher - Founder & President Of Anchor Investments On Mission, Generosity, & Hustle 57:08

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#216: Micah Lacher is the President and Founder of Anchor Investments, a Nashville-based real estate investment firm with a mission to become the most generous real estate company in America. Anchor specializes in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial properties across the Southeast and Midwest. In addition to his real estate v…

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E157 – Reflecting on Nature 40:56

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This week, we each took some time away in nature to pray, reflect, and decompress. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Today we reflet on the experience. What resonates with your experience? How might you plan your next prayerful retreat? Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/OnThePhoneWithJosh https://www.instagram.com/onthephonewithjosh/ https:…

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Paul Mills - Wichita State Men's Basketball Head Coach On Giving, Empty Your Cup, & Deeds Over Words 1:02:32

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#215: Paul Mills is the head men's basketball coach at Wichita State University. Prior to his tenure at Wichita State, Mills served as the head coach at Oral Roberts University from 2017 to 2023. Under his leadership, the Golden Eagles achieved significant success, including a historic Sweet 16 appearance in the 2021 NCAA Tournament as a 15-seed, m…

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The Missouri River, Part 1: Geography, Ecology, and Human Impacts 58:01

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Send us a text In this episode, we detour off the main channel of the Mississippi River to get to know its longest tributary: the Missouri River. Our guide for this exploration is Steve Schnarr, Race Director for Missouri River Relief. We covered a lot of territory (like the Missouri River), so our conversation is split between two episodes. In thi…

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E156 – Sermon Prep – Proverbs 4 44:26

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The beginning of wisdom is….to get wisdom? What is happening in this chapter of Proverbs? And how would we go about preaching it? Join us as we wrestle through this text and its implications. After listening in, click on the sermon link below to see how much of this made the final cut. And then come share your thoughts with us on social media. We’d…

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Doug McNamee - President of Field & Stream On Honesty, Confidence, & The Art Of Listening 53:18

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#214: Doug McNamee serves as the President of Field & Stream, where he is leading the revitalization of the iconic outdoor brand. Since assuming the role he has overseen the return of Field & Stream’s print magazine, the launch of the 1871 Club membership program, and the development of strategic partnerships with cultural figures such as Eric Chur…

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The First National Mississippi River Day: Building Community Around the Big River 47:08

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Send us a text February 1 is National Baked Alaska Day. April 14 is National Ex-Spouse Day, but April 22 marks Earth Day. We’ve had these (and more!) national days celebrating things silly and crucial, but we’ve never had a National Mississippi River Day. Until this year. It’s long overdue. On June 2, we’ll celebrate the first National Mississippi …

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E155 – The Listening Life 45:30

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It is rare to find a good listener. Many of us want to learn to be good listeners for others, but if we’re honest, we may not always succeed. Today we dive into Adam McHugh’s amazing book that encourages a full-life vision of becoming a good listener. Come join the conversation and let us know what you think! Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/…

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Casey Woods - SMU Offensive Coordinator On Core Values, Relationships, & Impact 1:14:46

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#213: Casey Woods is the Offensive Coordinator for SMU Football. He just recently helped lead SMU to the College Football Playoff. A veteran coach with a strong pedigree in both player development and strategic play-calling, Woods has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the most explosive offenses in college football. Prior to joining SMU, Woo…

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River to Table: Josh Galliano on Campfire Cooking 1:02:46

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Send us a text In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with accomplished chef and St. Louis area resident Josh Galliano. We talk about his path to becoming a chef and the family and cultural influences. He grew up in southern Louisiana near the Mississippi River, where he had regular access to fresh, seasonal products. Mostly, though, we ta…

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E154 – Theological Integration 44:37

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Theological integration is the hard work of learning how to live in light of new insights into how one ought to think or how one ought to live. However, this integration requires more than our typical discipleship programs tend to offer. What would it look like for us to practice theological integration within the church? Come join us for this conv…

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Mike O'Connell - Pastor Love Church Omaha On Resilience, Service, & Leading Different 49:24

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#212: Mike O’Connell serves as the associate lead pastor at Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He is also an entrepreneur, speaker and leadership coach. Mike’s story has been marked by overcoming obstacles. After a near fatal football injury in 2004, he turned down multiple football scholarship offers to walk on at Iowa. One week after the decision he…

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E153 – Disenculturation 40:36

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Richard Lovelace introduced the topic of disenculturation in his book Dynamics of Spiritual Life. This has us thinking about the ways that our culture has formed us and the ways that the posture of being counter-cultural may not be as helpful as it sounds. Come dive in with us as we explore this idea of disenculturation and then let us know what yo…

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Eric Musselman - USC Men's Basketball Head Coach On Adapting, Leadership, & Continuous Learning 49:20

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#211: Eric Musselman is the head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) men's basketball team, having taken the helm in April 2024. Prior to joining USC, he spent five seasons at the University of Arkansas, compiling a 111–59 record and leading the Razorbacks to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight runs. Mussel…

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Hortense Le Gentil - Executive Leadership Coach, Author, & Speaker On Alignment, Mind Traps, & The Unlocked Leader 50:17

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#210: Hortense le Gentil is a world-renowned executive leadership coach, speaker, and author. She guides CEOs and senior executives on their journey from hero leaders to human leaders. Guided by 30 years in business, working across industries—including media consulting and advertising—and as an entrepreneur. Hortense was recognized on the inaugural…

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E152 – Son of Man 39:48

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Jesus frequently refers to himself as the Son of Man. But what does this mean? Is this just an awkward way of referring to himself in the third person? Is he trying to communicate something from Old Testament prophesy that would apply to him? And why does the early church all but abandon this title after the gospels? Come dive into this mysterious …

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E151 – Our Evangelical Legacy 47:47

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In 500 years, what will the legacy of Evangelicalism be? Or better yet, if you had the chance to steer the ship, what would you choose as the legacy of Evangelicalism? In this episode, we consider one author’s answer to that question and mull over the ways that we would like to influence the course of events. What are your thoughts? Follow us on: h…

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Ted Rath - New Orleans Saints Director of Sports Performance On Default Urgency, Daily Excellence, & Beyond Comfort 49:58

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#209# Ted Rath is the New Orleans Saints director of sports performance. Rath comes to New Orleans after four seasons directing the strength and conditioning efforts of the Philadelphia Eagles. He originally joined the team as the director of sports performance in 2020 and was promoted to vice president of player performance in 2021. During his fou…

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E150 - A Predatory Power 47:28

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Sin is not just what we do or fail to do. From Genesis 4 to multiple passages in Paul’s letters, we learn that sin is something more than these acts of commission or omission. Sin is its own power that longs to have mastery over us. In this episode, we discuss the full weight of this reality including what it means for discipleship and personal gro…

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Andy Chrisman - 4Him Singer, Artist, & Worship Pastor On Waiting, Excellence, & The Power Of Routine 1:00:57

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Andy Chrisman has been in the Christian music industry for over 25 years, both as a solo artist and as part of the Dove Award-winning group, 4Him. He has sold more than 5 million records, garnered twenty-five #1 singles, and was awarded numerous Grammy Award™ and Dove Award™ nominations and wins. In 2004, Andy began leading thousands of people in w…

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E149 – A Christian Pluralist? 49:49

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“As a Christian I am inherently a pluralist. I want all ideas to be at the table. And I don’t want my ideas to be the governing ones.” What do you make of this quote? Agree? Disagree? Want to know what is meant by certain terms? Today we dive headlong into this the idea of being a Christian pluralist. We’d love to know what you think and whether or…

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Ep. 11: Trade Chaos, Voter Suppression SAVE Act, MO Voters Ignored Again 24:03

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Sources used https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/ The SAVE act The Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22 USA Today summary piece: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/11/what-is-save-act-2025/83042307007/ https://newrepublic.com/post/193868/democrats-save-act-bill-harder-married-women-vote htt…

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Ross Bjork - Ohio State University Director Of Athletics On Core Values, Confronting Challenges Head On, & Persistence 49:47

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#207: Ross Bjork is the Ohio State University Director of Athletics. In his first year as AD, the Buckeyes football team won the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship. Additionally, he began a one-year term as president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) in June 2024. Before arriving in Columbus h…

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E148 – Beyond Hostility 54:54

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Is good theology only important for defending against heresy? What should our theological posture be? Should we choose one of antagonism and readiness to confront error anywhere we find it? Is there another way forward that hold fast to truth while also conforming to the life of Jesus and the fruits of the Holy Spirit? Listen in as we wrestle throu…

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