Best Selfless Service Podcasts (2026)

On this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Luke Strand, head coach of the Minnesota State Mavericks, to talk about the journey that led him behind one of the most respected benches in college hockey. Luke shares what it was like the first time he ever put skates on, how his love for the game grew, and the lessons hockey taught him a…

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Excuses as Departure From Reality (HOS156) 26:18

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Happy New Year! Just a quick break in the holiday break from regular podcasts. I’ll likely be resuming with regular episodes by late January/Early February 2026. In this episode, how critical thinking is a part of spirituality and so deserves development, and a sample of a long list of excuses. My new course, Critical Thinking for Excellence, begin…

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When God Builds a Church - Week 1 38:58

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Message from David Robinson on January 4, 2026By Community Christian Church

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SFS NEW YEAR’S EPISODE 30:05

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The calendar changes—but the mission doesn’t. In this New Year’s episode of Strength From Service, we break down why most resolutions fail and how to set goals the right way—using the same mindset we used in service: clear objectives, realistic standards, and accountability. Instead of vague promises, we talk about: • Choosing the right categories …

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CCC's Christmas Service - 2025 31:07

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CCC's Christmas Service - 2025 31:06

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Message from David Robinson on December 24, 2025By Community Christian Church

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SFS CHRISTMAS EPISODE 22:11

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While most of the country is home with family, someone is always standing watch. In this special Christmas episode of Strength From Service, we talk about what Christmas looks like overseas, the quiet sacrifices made by those serving far from home, and the men and women who continue to work through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day—military members, …

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Getting This Christmas Right - Week 2 30:45

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Jake Palmer 1:23:30

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This week on Strength From Service, we shine the spotlight on one of our own — Jake Palmer. Jake shares the story of his journey from growing up in Washington state and Wisconsin to eventually making his way to Sioux Falls, where he found his voice in broadcasting and developed the perspective that would shape the rest of his life. Jake opens up ab…

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Getting This Christmas Right - Week 2 30:44

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Message from Nic Cox on December 14, 2025By Community Christian Church

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Getting This Christmas Right - Week 1 31:14

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This week on Strength From Service, Jack sits down with Jeff Traxler, owner of Traxler’s Hunting Preserve — a small-town Minnesota farm that grew into one of the most unique hunting destinations in the Midwest. Jeff shares the history of how his family’s farm transformed into a full hunting preserve and the incredible stories that have come out of …

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Getting This Christmas Right - Week 1 31:13

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Message from Nic Cox on December 7, 2025By Community Christian Church

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Do You Want To Know: What It Is? (HOS155) 1:25:20

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Stace and I revisit the 1999 film, The Matrix today, its impact on the evolution of Edenity, how it addresses all three hoods in a way I’d never seen before, and some of the most powerful psychospiritually significant parts of the film. To support the podcast as a member, you can go to content.clearandopen.com. In addition to early releases, chat a…

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The Resiliency of Hope 29:43

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Cheri Rohlfing 1:24:01

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This week on Strength From Service, Jack and Jake sit down with Cheri Rohlfing — a Minnesota-born Delta Airlines pilot whose aviation journey began at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Cheri shares how she first fell in love with flying, the determination it took to earn her wings, and the path that led her to the cockpit of a Delta jet. She ope…

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The Resiliency of Hope 29:42

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Message from David Robinson on November 30, 2025By Community Christian Church

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Can the Soul See Itself? (HOS154) 1:07:45

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More dharma cookies today. Topics include the unselfconsciousness of ensoulment, the loss of existential control, how transcendence cuts off the bottom three chakras, the responsibility of leadership, how the perception of love changes based on maturity, and much more. Members get this one a week early. To support the podcast as a member, you can g…

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Putting God First - 1 Kings 17:1-16 28:15

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How to Serve on Non-Profit Boards of Directors 27:08

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Send us a text In this episode we share what it truly means to lead with purpose. Through our insights and real-world examples, this show empowers listeners to serve on nonprofit boards with confidence, integrity, and a commitment to meaningful change.By Henry W. Saxon & Coach Brent Carmichael

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Chris Jansma 1:18:53

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This week on Strength From Service, Jack sits down with Chris Jansma — a small-town Minnesota kid who went on to serve his country in Iraq and is now serving in a different, deeply personal way. Chris shares his journey from rural roots to the U.S. Army, his deployment experience, and the powerful transition into becoming the full-time caregiver fo…

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Putting God First - 1 Kings 17:1-16 28:14

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Message from Adam Hawkey on November 23, 2025By Community Christian Church

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Improvement vs. Transmutation (HOS153) 1:20:12

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Stace and I unpack more dharma cookies today. Topics include the difference between improvement and transmutation, why Preduality can make emotion seem distant, how beavers make great metaphors and not only dams, the remarkable etymology of the word “deserve,” the approximation of real self-worth with energetic confidence, and a lot more. To suppor…

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Baptism Celebration 30:13

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Al Travis 1:06:51

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Al Travis joins Jack and the team on Strength From Service to share his journey from serving in the U.S. Reserves to building a career in media and radio. He walks us through the lessons he learned in uniform, how they shaped his role behind the mic, and why connection and service matter no matter the uniform. Check out his platforms: 🎙 Website – T…

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How Small Acts of Kindness Inspires 27:21

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Send us a text This episode explores the extraordinary impact of simple gestures. Through real stories and thoughtful conversations, we uncover how small acts of kindness can inspire hope, strengthen communities, and transform everyday lives.By Henry W. Saxon & Coach Brent Carmichael

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Baptism Celebration 30:12

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Message from David Robinson on November 16, 2025By Community Christian Church

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A Tale of Two Dojos (HOS152) 1:55:31

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Eric joins me today and our main focus is on the subject of paradigmatic rigor and the tricky balance of holding objective standards while meeting people where they are subjectively. I didn’t say this in the podcast, but there’s a contextual headline I’ll offer here: there’s a common content and context confusion problem in so many domains in our w…

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A Life Marked By... Obedience 28:35

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Tim Unterseher 1:32:33

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Tim Unterseher was born into the military life, following in his family’s footsteps of service. He began his journey as an infantryman, driven by a deep commitment to serve, but his path would soon take flight—literally. Tim shares his story of transitioning from the ground to the skies, what drew him to aviation, and the lessons learned along the …

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A Life Marked By... Obedience 28:34

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Message from David Robinson on November 9, 2025By Community Christian Church

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The Fraudulence of Selflessness (HOS151) 1:16:59

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Stace and I decode a handful more of dharma cookies today. The actor we were trying to recall in the beginning was Jeff Daniels, by the way. Topics include transcendence, responsibility for the unconscious, triggers, and what I titled the episode somewhat arbitrarily, the fraudulence of selflessness. To support the podcast as a member for just 5 bu…

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A Life Marked By... Selflessness 29:13

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Tom McLaughlin & Veterans Day Episode 53:21

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we welcome back Tom McLaughlin for his second appearance on the show. Tom is a Vietnam veteran who shares what Veterans Day looked like for him during the war, what it has come to mean now, and how life as a veteran has changed through the years. He also reflects on what life looked like after being wounded…

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A Life Marked By... Selflessness 29:12

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Message from Joe Wilson on November 2, 2025By Community Christian Church

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The Real Cost of Rent-a-Friends (HOS150) 1:19:31

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Ashley joins us again today to cover some more specific highlights of yin-in-service. Themes also include accountability, guilt, rent-a-friends, and the yin and yang sides of apologies. Podcast members get this one early. To become a member for just 5 bucks a month, you can go to content.clearandopen.com. In addition to early releases, you get acce…

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Christine Portillo 1:06:27

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Christine Portillo — Edina graduate, former University of Minnesota golfer, and now an insurance professional with Twin City Group. Christine shares her journey from competing in college athletics to building a career in business, and now stepping into a new role of service by organizing th…

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A Life Marked By... The Word of God 34:50

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A Life Marked By... The Word of God 34:49

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Message from David Robinson on October 26, 2025By Community Christian Church

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Yin-in-Service vs. Yang-in-Service (HOS149) 1:28:23

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Today, how all soul species are here to sort out the love vs. will question, the real source of the fantasy of good vs. evil, how religion has been the tool of Gephians, Edenity’s take on transgender, and much more, it was a dense episode. Two quick notes: the concept that the war between the Cahrpacians and Gephians is yin-in-service vs. yang-in-s…

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Legacy of Service: The Divine 9 in Action! 28:25

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Send us a text Check-in as we delve into the legacy of service embodied by the Divine 9 Fraternities and Sororities. This episode highlights their commitment to uplifting communities through various initiatives, from education and health to social justice. Hear firsthand accounts of transformative projects and discover how these organizations foste…

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A Life Marked By... Joy 33:20

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Stu McKee 1:17:27

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Stu McGee, a Vietnam veteran from Cleveland, Minnesota. Stu grew up a small-town farm kid before being drafted into the Vietnam War. He shares what it was like to suddenly find himself halfway across the world, the day he was on point and wounded, and how life changed after returning home. …

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A Life Marked By... Joy 33:19

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Message from David Robinson on October 19, 2025By Community Christian Church

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A Life Marked By... Holiness 33:25

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Zach Gerhardt 1:47:43

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In this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Zach Gerhardt — promoter of Fairmont Raceway, owner of Zac’s Trailers, and a cancer survivor. Zach shares his journey through the racing world, the passion and challenges of running a track, and the grit it took to beat cancer. He also talks about building a business around service and reli…

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A Life Marked By... Holiness 33:24

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Message from Joe Wilson on October 12, 2025By Community Christian Church

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No Objective Reality, No Morality (HOS148) 1:04:49

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Stace is forward on the podcast today and we context the mess of the world today in terms of the post-truth era that began in the Renaissance, providing what I think is some much needed meta. Subjects include the rise of subjectivism, the degradation of morality parallel to the loss of objective truth, and of course a lot more. Podcast members get …