Best Tanner Humanities Center Podcasts (2025)

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#647 - Kirk Oimet - Founder AI Based Health Company, Phi Health 1:17:33

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with entrepreneur and innovator Kirk Oimet, a visionary in technology, AI, and health. Kirk shares his remarkable journey from his early tech ventures and Snapchat exit to building Phi Health, a company using cutting-edge science and artificial intelligence to transform the way we think about s…

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#646 - Steve Garvey - MLB MVP And 10X All Star Shares His Take On Baseball And His Run For Senate 43:15

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On this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Major League Baseball legend Steve Garvey—10x All-Star, NL MVP, World Series champion, Padres icon, and the National League’s Iron Man with 1,200+ consecutive games. Garvey shares the story of his first day in L.A., his pinch-hit debut at Dodger Stadium, and the mindset of consistency and …

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#645 - Kim Burrell - Legendary Gospel Singer Shares About Her 40 year Music Career 31:43

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with gospel music legend Kim Burrell — singer, songwriter, pastor, and founder of The Legend Vocal Academy. Known for her powerful voice and influence in gospel and R&B, Kim has worked with icons like Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Brandy, Celine Dion, and many more. Kim opens up about her jou…

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#644 - Warren Moon - NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback for the Houston Oilers 27:33

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NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon joins Jimmy to talk about his remarkable path from being overlooked by NFL teams to winning five straight Grey Cups in Canada and eventually starring for the Houston Oilers. He shares why he chose the CFL out of college, what it meant to become a trailblazing Black quarterback in the NFL, and the pride of being enshrin…

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#643 - Trent Staggs - Author "Heirs to the Revolution" Is A Member Of Trumps Cabinet For Small Business's 40:41

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Trent Staggs—recent U.S. Senate candidate and now working with the SBA Office of Advocacy under President Trump. They talk about how government rules affect small businesses, why it’s so hard for entrepreneurs to grow, and what changes could make a real difference. Trent also shares insigh…

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#642 - Oscar Robertson - Hall Of Fame NBA Player Is One Of The Games All Time Top 15 Players Ever 21:02

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On this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with one of the greatest to ever play the game, NBA legend Oscar Robertson. Known as “The Big O,” Oscar is a 12x NBA All-Star, league MVP, and the man who forever changed free agency in professional basketball. He shares his journey from growing up on a farm to leading the first all-Black state…

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#641 - Austin McFee Live Podcast - Founder Dentive Sold His Company For $500 Million 41:57

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Today we have another very special episode from one of our live Expert Networking Nights, here in Utah, with Austin McFee. This is the third live podcast that we have done in Utah and it is always fun to have the live audience aspect while recording the podcast. Austin McFee is the co-founder of Dentive, a dental support organization, that they sol…

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#31 - Real Estate - Tyler Bennett - Jimmy's Real Estate Partner Gives a Full Market Update 29:23

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In this special real estate episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with longtime business partner and trusted real estate expert Tyler Bennett. Together, they break down the realities of today’s housing market, the mistakes many investors make, and the strategies they use to build strong portfolios for clients across the country. Jimmy shar…

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#640 - Jeff Burningham - One of Utah's Top Tech Entrepreneurs Just Released a New Book on the Future of AI 52:25

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Jeff Burningham. Jeff has spent his career building businesses, teaching entrepreneurship, and even running for governor, but his latest project takes on one of the biggest questions of our time: how do we remain fully human in the age of artifi…

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The humanities and public life, with Jodi Graham and Scott Black 26:47

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What are the humanities, and how do they function in our daily lives? It might be that they’re primarily academic disciplines studied in universities and cultural institutions. Or some say they're the everyday conversations and reflections that make us fully human—like discussing a movie with friends or questioning our assumptions. In this episode,…

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#639 - Preston Unck - Founder TeeBox The Fastest Growing Indoor Golf Company Expanding To Over 50 Locations 44:02

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Preston Unck, entrepreneur and founder of Teebox, a company bringing innovation and community into the world of golf. Preston shares how his passion for the game led him to create Teebox, and how the sport itself has shaped his views on discipline, patience, and building relationships both…

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#638 - Traver Boehm - Founder Uncivilized Mens Movement Discusses The Modern World For Men 41:31

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Traver Boehm — founder of the Man Uncivilized movement, men’s coach, and author of Man Uncivilized, Today I Rise, and his newest book 28 Days in Darkness. After divorce, miscarriage, and business collapse, Traver began a journey to rediscover who he was, leading to extreme self-discovery p…

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#637 - Kory Stevens - Founder Taft Shoes Sold 9 Figure Company 48:20

2M ago48:20

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In this powerful episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Kory Stevens, founder of Taft, to explore the deeply personal and professional journey behind one of the fastest-growing men’s fashion brands in the world. Kory opens up about the real cost of success—sharing the toll his rapid rise in business took on his mental health and family…

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#636 - Chandler Smith - Finding Love Again After Wife Passes Away 41:28

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In this special live episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, recorded during one of our Expert Networking Nights, Jimmy sits down with Chandler Smith to talk about his journey from top door-to-door salesman to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio, and the deeply personal experiences that shaped his life along the way. Chandler opens up about…

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#635 - Kolton and Amanda Rackham - Couple Walked Across America While Pregnant 53:32

2M ago53:32

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Kolton and Amanda to share their unbelievable story of walking across America—while Amanda was pregnant. They talk about the moment they decided to take on this challenge, what it meant to step away from comfort and routine, and the lessons learned mile after mile as they crossed the count…

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Authenticity work, with Kate Bowler and Gretchen Case 27:16

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Kate Bowler joins Gretchen Case to discuss authenticity in academic, spiritual, and medical life; the limits of toxic positivity; and how joy can be both a surprise and a discipline. Reflecting on her own experience, Bowler examines what it means to seek truth and integrity within imperfect systems and bodies. Kate Bowler is Associate Professor of …

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#634 - Ben Rogers - Top Influencer On Twitter Discusses How Nothing In The World Seems Normal Anymore 56:24

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Ben Rogers—better known as Dr. Manhattva—an internet thinker known for his viral insights on health, finance, philosophy, and systems. Ben shares his unique journey from Yale and Wall Street to full-time writing and deep inner work, sparked by a health scare that changed the course of his …

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Race, Religion, and Slavery in Antebellum Utah - Paul Reeve and Jordan Watkins 48:17

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Historians Paul Reeve and Jordan Watkins discuss This Abominable Slavery: Race, Religion, and the Battle over Human Bondage in Antebellum Utah (by Reeve, Christopher B. Rich, Jr., and LaJean Purcell Carruth), published by Oxford University Press in 2024. Their discussion explores the origins and transcription of primary sources integral to the book…

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#633 - Hardy Bey - The Street Brother Mentor: From The Streets To Owning One Of The Largest Toy Companies 46:24

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On this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy welcomes Hardy Bey — entrepreneur, developer, builder, and widely known as the Street Brother Mentor. Hardy is a powerhouse in the business world, serving as a partner in one of the largest toy companies on the planet. But that’s just one slice of his incredible journey. From building massive real estate…

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#632 - Thomas Dockstader - Founder The Chi Codes Shares What It Was Like Growing Up In Polygamous Community 1:02:37

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with his good friend Thomas Dockstader — author of The Chi Codes, founder of The Chi Codes company, and a powerful leader inside “We Are The They.” Raised in a strict FLDS polygamist community under Warren Jeffs, Thomas shares the raw details of growing up inside a closed-off religious sect, be…

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#631 - Benton Crane - Co-Founder Angel Studios & Executive Producer "Homestead" Shares Vision For Future 1:01:16

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Today on the podcast, Jimmy sits down with Benton Crane, a powerhouse entrepreneur and marketer who’s done it all — from growing Angel Studios into a global media force to leading Harmon Brothers, the agency behind some of the most viral ads on the planet. Benton shares his unique journey through the worlds of storytelling, branding, and building c…

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#630 - James Lawrence - Iron Cowboy Is Americas All Time Greatest Endurance Athlete 50:57

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In this live episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with legendary endurance athlete James Lawrence, better known as The Iron Cowboy. James is world-renowned for completing 100 Ironman-distance triathlons in 100 consecutive days—a feat that shattered the boundaries of what most thought the human body and mind could endure. James unpacks the…

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#629 - Reid Tileston - BYU Professor Just Returned From The Top Of Everest 55:27

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In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with entrepreneur, author, and mountaineer Reid Tileston, fresh off his incredible climb to the summit of Mount Everest. Reid shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of what it takes to prepare for and survive one of the most dangerous and demanding expeditions on Earth. Beyond the climb, Rei…

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Aesthetic experience, with Bryan Counter and Nathan Wainstein 47:50

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This episode features Bryan Counter (Framingham State University) discussing his new book Four Moments of Aesthetic Experience: Reading Huysmans, Proust, McCarthy, and Cusk (published by Anthem Press) with Nathan Wainstein (Department of English, University of Utah). Counter theorizes aesthetic experience as something that mediates between subjecti…

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#628 - Sae Tautu - Former BYU And Saints Linebacker Shares How To Tackle Difficult Times 58:21

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In this powerful episode, Jimmy sits down with former NFL linebacker and BYU standout Sae Tautu for one of the most vulnerable and insightful conversations we’ve had on the show. From playing in front of 65,000 fans to waking up to the realities of life after football, Sae opens up about the emotional toll of losing his lifelong dream, the struggle…

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#627 - Adeyemi Adeyosoye - The Dark Masculine And How To Understand The Shadow Self 53:46

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In this powerful episode, Jimmy Rex sits down with Adeyemi Adeyosoye, a transformational coach and shadow work guide, to explore the often misunderstood realm of the dark masculine and the shadow self. Adeyemi dives deep into what it means to confront the parts of ourselves we've hidden, rejected, or suppressed — and how doing so is the key to true…

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Abolitionist, Saint, Queen: Balthild of Francia - Isabel Moreira and Scott Black 30:31

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A slave becomes Queen and later is sainted for her work as an abolitionist. A new book by Isabel Moreira (Distinguished Professor of History, University of Utah) explores not only the life of Balthild of Francia (c. 633-80), but also the methods of late-medieval historical research. Professor Moreira discusses Balthild of Francia: Anglo-Saxon Slav…

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#626 - Gerry Powell - CEO of "Rythmia" Founded The Only Medically Licensed Ayahuasca Retreat Center 54:35

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Gerry Powell is the visionary founder of Rythmia, the world-renowned plant medicine center in Costa Rica. In this raw and revealing episode, Gerry opens up about his wild journey—from building and selling a $100M business to hitting rock bottom with addiction, ego, and emptiness. What followed was a complete transformation through ayahuasca, humili…

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#33 - Real Men, Real Conversations - You Built A Castle That You Secretly Hate...Now What? 27:29

4M ago27:29

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In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, we explore the quiet suffering of high-achieving men who realize they've built a life based on other people’s expectations rather than their own desires. Success can become a prison when it's rooted in ego, appearances, and fear of judgment...but there is a pathway out! Brutal self-inventory, financi…

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#625 - Jason Latas - Heliobiology Expert Breaks Down How the Sun Impacts Your Brain, Body & Spirit 45:38

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Jason Latas is a longtime friend with decades of experience in holistic health, personal transformation, and heliobiology. Jason shares insights on everything around heliobiology, which is the study of how solar activity affects us as people. We discuss how the sun impacts human biology, the power of nature in rewiring the nervous system, and why m…

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#624 - James Dixon - YouTuber With 1.5 Million Followers Shares Difficulties Around Race In Todays World 51:11

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James Dixon is one of the top motivational and keynote speakers in the world, and the CEO of the YouTube channel Absolute Motivation with over 1.5 million subscribers and nearly 150 million views. James shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity, including having his leg amputated as a child and staying silent about it for decades. Through…

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#623 - Kelly Taylor - Will AI Be The End Of Humanity? 1:18:08

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Kelly Taylor is a tech entrepreneur and founder of Hexcode AI, an innovative company revolutionizing sales calls through the use of artificial intelligence. We dive deep into the implications of AI for human jobs, the ethical and emotional dilemmas tied to its rise, and how Kelly’s technology already outperforms human sales teams. I've voiced my pe…

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Freedom, kindness, and beauty: The legacy of Obert C. Tanner - Mark Matheson and Scott Black 31:58

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This episode explores Obert C. Tanner’s life and legacy, which includes the Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center and the Tanner Lectures on Human Values. Mark Matheson, Lecturer in English at the University of Utah and Director of the Tanner Lectures on Human Values, discusses Obert’s remarkable journey from poverty to philanthropy, inclu…

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#622 - Ramsey Nijem - UFC Fighter Shares Stories About His Father Who Was a 12yr-Old Soldier in Palestine 1:05:05

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Ramsey Nijem is a former MMA competitor and UFC fighter with Palestinian roots. Ramsey has competed in the Ultimate Figting Championship and was a finalist on The Ultimate Figter. Having a Palestinian background, we discuss Ramsey's unique perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Ramsey shares personal stories about his family's jour…

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#621 - Deron Williams - Utah Jazz Legend Shares Experiences From His Time In The NBA 53:18

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Deron Williams is a former NBA player that was on the Utah Jazz from 2005 to 2011, and later for the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. He is a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection and a three-time NBA All-Star,as well as a member of the gold medal-winning United States national team in 2008 and 2012 We discuss w…

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Mistrusting the news, with Jake Nelson and Robert Carson 52:21

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Under what conditions do people trust the news, if at all? How did Covid lockdown change news consumption? What are we to think of journalists who leave establishment news organizations and build their own following on platforms like Substack? And does our mistrust of news organizations mirror mistrust of other professional sectors, like health car…

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#620 - Annalie Howling - Author "Unapologetic" Shares How To Break Free From Your Shame 50:50

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Annalie Howling is a trauma specialist and performance coach as well as an author of her upcomming book "Unapologetic: Unshackle Your Shame, Reclaim Your Power". We explore and discuss the roots of shame, the role of perfectionism, and the healing tools available for those wanting to break free from shame. Annalie shares how early childhood conditi…

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The Valley of Vision - Jonathan Cruse 34:06

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Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the Lord our God, Until He has mercy on us. —Psalm 123:2 For the next three weeks on All of Life for God, Pastor Jonathan Cruse returns with three more sermons on the Psalms of Ascents. This week, Pastor Cruse ca…

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#619 - Cameron Bawden - Owner "Green Mango" on How He Sold 5 Companies For $100 Million Before Age 40 41:03

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Cameron Bawden is a serial entrepreneur & business builder who has successfully sold five service-based companies—most notably Green Mango Pest Control—for over $100 million. Cameron unpacks the mindset and habits that helped him build high-end, premium brands in competitive industries and shares powerful insights on what it really takes to win in …

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#32 - Real Men, Real Conversations - You're Loyal To A Life That's Slowly Killing You...It's Time To Stop! 27:40

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There’s a quiet kind of suffering most men carry—and it comes from loyalty to the wrong things. Maybe it’s a job that’s slowly draining you...a city that no longer fits who you are...a one-sided friendship where you’re always the one giving.. or an outdated identity you should have shed long ago. You keep showing up out of obligation, thinking it’s…

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10 Indictments against the Modern Church (Part 4) - Paul Washer 37:47

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"Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.”—Revelation 2:16 This week, on All of Life for God, Paul Washer levies his final three indictments against the modern church: that we have abandoned the call for holiness, ignored the authority of the Scriptures in our homes, and listened to unqualif…

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#618 - Tanner Clark - Speaker For Teens Shares The Dangers Of Social Media The Younger Generation Faces 46:31

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Tanner Clark is a mindset speaker for teens that has impacted tens of thousands of teenagers throughout the country. We cover the issues that teenagers today face and what parents can do to help their kids in the modern day. We also touch on social media and the impact that it's having on teenagers, and how to mitigate the downsides of it. Tanner i…

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10 Indictments against the Modern Church (Part 3) - Paul Washer 34:49

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“You were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”—1 Peter 1:18-19 Has today’s church forgotten these verses? This week, on All of Life for God, Paul Washer contends that the mod…

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#617 - Chelsea Grayson - Former CEO "True Religion" Shares How To Turn Around A Company's Reputation 47:00

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Chelsea Grayson is the former CEO of American Apparel and True Religion, and now a restructuring expert and board member. This episode blends corporate war stories, powerful insights on leadership, and real talk about the realities women face in high-powered roles. This conversation goes from corporate implosions to MeToo fallout, from rebuilding b…

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#31 - Real Men, Real Conversations - The 10 Biggest Life Lessons All Men Need To Learn 24:10

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Success doesn’t come from tips and hacks — it comes from facing the uncomfortable truths most men ignore, and actually applying them to your life. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 10 powerful lessons shaped by wins, losses, and a lot of painful realities. These aren’t things you can Google. They’re earned. And they might just change how you se…

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10 Indictments against the Modern Church (Part 2) - Paul Washer 20:33

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“But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness.”—1 Corinthians 1:23 This week, on All of Life for God, Paul Washer launches two more indictments against the modern church: that we have forgotten the cross of Christ and the doctrine of regeneration. Remember the love you had at first as Paul Washer c…

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Dr. Strangelove, the Cold War, and American culture - Matt Basso and Megan Weiss 39:35

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Matt Basso and Megan Weiss discuss the iconic film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. They explore the film’s historical context, its satirical take on Cold War politics, and its depiction of gender. The Red and Lavender Scares, consumerism, and militarization all helped set the stage for the Cold War culture lam…

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#616 - Carah Burrell - Popular Utah Podcaster Talks About Her Experience Covering Topics Such As The LDS Church & The Tim Ballard Scandal 1:16:14

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Carah Burrell, known online as “Nuancehoe” became a powerful voice online after leaving the LDS church. She's currently well known for her takes on Mormonism and for covering the Tim Ballard scandal through her podcast "Timmy Did What?" Carah opens up about her own faith transition, the emotional and psychological toll of deconstruction, and how sh…

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10 Indictments against the Modern Church (Part 1) - Paul Washer 22:39

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“Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.”—Revelation 2:5 For the next few weeks on All of Life for God, we will hear from preacher and evangelist Paul Washer on our desperate need to reform if we want to see revival. …

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#615 - Garrett White - Founder "Wake Up Warrior" Shares His Insights After Coaching Over 60,000 Men 1:30:42

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Garrett White, is the founder of Wake Up Warrior Movement, author of Warrior Book and Be The Man, and a pioneer in the men's personal development space. In this episode we unpack the real challenges men face in modern marriage, masculinity, and ownership. Garrett dives into how a lack of sexual connection in marriages often stems from men not showi…