Best Todd Forrest Podcasts (2026)

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Did Christian Rap (CHH) Fail the Church---the Black Church and Community? 1:02:16

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In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME respectfully disagree with Dr. Anthony Bradley’s claim that Reformed Christian Hip Hop “failed” in Black communities due to a supposed mismatch in atonement emphasis. Bradley argues that the traditional Black church has always centered Christus Victor and the Resurrection, while Reformed mov…

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A Few Good Men Episode #851 1:10:57

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Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week’s sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restor…

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La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Todd Carmichael and J.P. Iberti. A Brotherhood Built on Coffee (2020) 1:08:36

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When Todd Carmichael and J.P. Iberti met at a grunge concert in Seattle in the 1980s, they were an unlikely pair. But they shared a love for great coffee, and the two friends began to dream about opening a cafe and premium roastery that would produce coffee at a higher quality than anything in the U.S. at the time. A few years later, Todd and J.P. …

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Advice Line with Jack Conte of Patreon (December 2024) 53:30

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Patreon co-founder and CEO Jack Conte joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early-stage founders about marketing and building community. First we meet Zac from Indiana, who’s looking to grow his coffee company with a subscription offering for newlyweds. Then Rowena from New York, who wants to expand her international …

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Why Go to Church? 1:09:29

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Why do Christians go to church? Is it for community? Routine? Tradition? A good message? Or something else? In this episode of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and FLAME walk through the most common reasons people give for going to church—and then contrast them with the biblical reasons Scripture actually gives. From consumer-driven answers to Christ-c…

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Stranger Things Finale #850 1:02:56

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Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy’s Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week’s sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restor…

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Dollar Shave Club: Michael Dubin, From Zero to a Billion Dollar Exit in Five Years (December 2018) 52:20

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It started with a massive pile of razors sitting in a Rancho Cucomonga warehouse, and Michael Dubin’s chance meeting of the man who wanted to get rid of them. In 2010, Michael was working in marketing in Los Angeles, producing online video content. As a hobby, Michael took improv comedy classes. At a holiday party, he met a man named Mark Levine. M…

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Advice Line: Tapping AI as a Resource for Your Business 43:44

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This week, Guy is joined by TRX exercise straps founder Randy Hetrick, chicken restaurant giant Raising Cane’s Todd Graves, and Chesapeake Bay Candle Company founder Mei Xu in a special episode of the Advice Line. We talk about how to navigate today’s crowded social media landscape... And ways founders can start thinking about AI. First, Shireen fr…

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When Harry Met Sally Episode #849 1:07:54

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We decided to re-run an old “Pop Culturing” Podcast in honor of the tragic death of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. We will be creating 4 new Zen Pop Episodes based off of 4 other Rob Reiner films for the month of January. When Harry Met Sally… is a 1989 American romantic comedy film written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. It stars Bill…

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SkinnyDipped: Breezy and Val Griffith. The Flourishing Snack Company That Almost Failed 1:24:14

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For decades, snack companies believed Americans wanted everything sweeter. More sugar. More chocolate. More indulgence. But what if that assumption was wrong? In this episode, a mother-daughter team set out to make a sleeker version of a chocolate almond— and nearly lose everything in the process. Val Griffith was a longtime TV producer in Seattle.…

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Advice Line with Todd Graves of Raising Cane's 50:43

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Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders who are each considering a big, next step to grow their businesses. First, Evan in Texas wants to know if he should franchise drive-thrus for his coffee business. Then, David in St. Louis is trying to get around dents in his financial…

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Christmas is NOT Pagan (Merry Christmas!) 47:19

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Is Christmas pagan? Is it man-made? Or is it something far better? On this installment of The Study Boys, Lex Lutheran and I engage the claims often made about Christmas—especially the accusation that it’s pagan or merely a human tradition. We respond negatively by showing what Christmas is not, and positively by confessing what Christmas is. We in…

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Love Actually – Messy Love Stories About Decent, Interconnected People Episode# 848 1:15:37

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Cathy and Todd discuss Love Actually as part of their “Christmas movies that might not actually be Christmas movies” month. Released in November 2003 and written and directed by Richard Curtis, the film uses its London-at-Christmas setting, stacked ensemble cast, and interwoven stories of romantic, familial, awkward, and heartbreaking love to refle…

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Exploding Kittens: Elan Lee. How cat-themed Russian Roulette changed game night forever 1:27:53

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Exploding Kittens began as a jerry-rigged version of Russian Roulette — a deck of cards hastily modified with a Sharpie. But what happened next is one of the most improbable success stories in the creator economy: a $10,000 Kickstarter goal that ballooned into nearly $9 million, a community that rewrote the rules of crowdfunding, and a company that…

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Advice Line with Bobby Trussell of Tempur-Pedic 44:02

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Tempur-Pedic founder Bobby Trussell joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage founders. Plus, Bobby talks about his new book, The Logic That God Exists. First, Lyf from Oregon asks about how to expand his fresh seafood business. Then, Colleen from Colorado has questions about where to focus her efforts in growing her w…

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Generational Curses: Did Jesus Break All Curses? w/ Bryan Wolfmueller (REACTION to Abednego Lufile and Kevin L.A. Ewing)) 40:45

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In this episode of our podcast, Lex Lutheran and I (FLAME) are joined by Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller to dive into the controversial topic of generational curses. We tackle the question: has Jesus truly broken every curse, or do some still linger? We're reacting to a video by Abednego Lufile and Kevin L.A. Ewing, who argue that while Jesus has indeed g…

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The Family Stone: A Movie About Change, Loss, and Letting People In Episode# 847 1:18:23

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Cathy and Todd talk about The Family Stone and why it works so well as “a Christmas movie that isn’t really a Christmas movie”. They explore how it’s a story about family systems, grief, belonging, and what happens when someone new steps into a familiar and often fragile emotional ecosystem. They get into the best family movies, the most uncomforta…

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93 Rejections, One Revolution: How Indiegogo Changed Crowdfunding Forever 1:07:16

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What happens when three outsiders try to reinvent access to money… during the worst financial crisis in decades? Before Kickstarter. Before GoFundMe. Before crowdfunding became a thing, there was Indiegogo, an idea born from frustration, inequity, and more than 93 rejections from investors. It was a funding platform built not for banks, studios or …

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Advice Line with Scott Tannen of Boll & Branch and Jamie Siminoff of Ring 43:26

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CEO and co-founder of Boll & Branch, Scott Tannen joins Ring founder Jamie Siminoff and Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Jamie and Guy talk about how creating repeat customers often comes from creating social good. First, we hear from Melita in Toronto who's wondering whether to continue bootstr…

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Kirk Cameron, why? Defending the Faith: Necessary, Not Nasty (Venting Session) 1:04:29

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In this episode, FLAME and Lex Lutheran explore why defending the Christian faith is not about being divisive or mean-spirited, but is a necessary part of staying true to biblical teaching. They react to a video by Christa Petzold (author of Journey Through Church History, Gathered by Christ, and the New Augsburg Trilogy) and also discuss Kirk Came…

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Trading Places Episode# 846 1:03:18

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Cathy and Todd discuss Trading Places for “Christmas movies that might not be Christmas movies” month. John Landis’ 1983 comedy-satire dropped the same year as Return of the Jedi, Flashdance, WarGames, and Risky Business, yet still became one of the biggest hits of the year. With Dan Aykroyd, a very young Eddie Murphy (only 21!), Jamie Lee Curtis, …

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Khan Academy: Sal Khan. From Tutoring His Cousins to Teaching the World For Free (September 2020) 1:18:16

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Khan Academy offers hundreds of free tutorials in fifty languages, and has 170 million monthly global users. It all began in 2009 when Sal Khan walked away from a high-paying job to start a business that had no way of making money. His idea to launch a non-profit teaching platform was sparked while helping his young cousins do math homework over th…

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Can A True Christian "Fall Away" from the Faith? 1:04:11

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In this episode, Flame & Lex Lutheran to tackle a big question: can a Christian truly fall away from the faith? They dive into a video by Chad Bird, who breaks down the topic using Scripture and even a little Greek. It's a lively discussion on a controversial issue, and we're unpacking all sides. Tune in for some thoughtful insights, a bit of back-…

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Advice Line with Jane Wurwand of Dermalogica (December 2024) 52:19

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Jane Wurwand, co-founder of the global skincare brand Dermalogica, joins Guy on the Advice Line, where they answer questions from three early stage founders. Plus, Jane shares her philosophy on the importance of customer education for building a trusted brand. First we meet Camille in Virginia, who’s wondering how to scale her vegan baby food compa…

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Die Hard: The Great Christmas-Movie Debate- Episode #845 1:11:40

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Cathy and Todd discuss Die Hard, the 1988 action classic that redefined the genre, covering everything from its Christmas Eve plot and iconic Nakatomi Plaza setting to the film’s surprisingly heartfelt themes of family, reconciliation, and love. They discuss why so many (including Cathy) consider it a Christmas movie, break down the characters and …

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Meridith Baer Home: Meridith Baer. She Started Over at 50 and Put Home Staging on the Map. 1:03:26

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Meridith Baer grew up on the grounds of San Quentin prison, acted in TV and movies, wrote scripts in Hollywood … and then, at 50, started over – and built one of the best known home-staging companies in real estate. Meridith’s life unfolds like a movie: As a teenager, she was forced to give up her baby for adoption. In her twenties, she was a write…

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Advice Line with Bill Creelman of Spindrift 48:59

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Bill Creelman, CEO and founder of Spindrift, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Bill and Guy talk about the importance of solving one problem at a time. First, we hear from Josh in West Hollywood, California - a pickle beer maker - who's wondering whether to drop his home-made brine to save …

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Toy Story — The Psychology and Nostalgia That Made It a Classic- Episode #844 1:04:51

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Cathy and Todd discuss the making of Toy Story, the 1995 film that changed animation forever. They explore the film’s massive cultural impact and the introduction of emotionally complex heroes like Woody and Buzz, who grew up alongside their audience. They also look at the creative forces behind the movie, including John Lasseter’s rise and fall an…

Todd Forrest Podcasts

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Anchor Point Church

Pastor Todd Forrest

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Christian Life Church of Foley Podcast

Todd Forrest

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Zen Pop

Todd and Cathy Adams

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The Study Boys

FLAME & Lex Lutheran

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

Guy Raz | Wondery

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Did Christian Rap (CHH) Fail the Church---the Black Church and Community? 1:02:16

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A Few Good Men Episode #851 1:10:57

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La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Todd Carmichael and J.P. Iberti. A Brotherhood Built on Coffee (2020) 1:08:36

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Advice Line with Jack Conte of Patreon (December 2024) 53:30

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Why Go to Church? 1:09:29

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Stranger Things Finale #850 1:02:56

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Dollar Shave Club: Michael Dubin, From Zero to a Billion Dollar Exit in Five Years (December 2018) 52:20

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Advice Line: Tapping AI as a Resource for Your Business 43:44

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When Harry Met Sally Episode #849 1:07:54

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SkinnyDipped: Breezy and Val Griffith. The Flourishing Snack Company That Almost Failed 1:24:14

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Advice Line with Todd Graves of Raising Cane's 50:43

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Christmas is NOT Pagan (Merry Christmas!) 47:19

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Love Actually – Messy Love Stories About Decent, Interconnected People Episode# 848 1:15:37

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Exploding Kittens: Elan Lee. How cat-themed Russian Roulette changed game night forever 1:27:53

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Advice Line with Bobby Trussell of Tempur-Pedic 44:02

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Generational Curses: Did Jesus Break All Curses? w/ Bryan Wolfmueller (REACTION to Abednego Lufile and Kevin L.A. Ewing)) 40:45

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The Family Stone: A Movie About Change, Loss, and Letting People In Episode# 847 1:18:23

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93 Rejections, One Revolution: How Indiegogo Changed Crowdfunding Forever 1:07:16

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Advice Line with Scott Tannen of Boll & Branch and Jamie Siminoff of Ring 43:26

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Kirk Cameron, why? Defending the Faith: Necessary, Not Nasty (Venting Session) 1:04:29

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Trading Places Episode# 846 1:03:18

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Khan Academy: Sal Khan. From Tutoring His Cousins to Teaching the World For Free (September 2020) 1:18:16

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Can A True Christian "Fall Away" from the Faith? 1:04:11

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Advice Line with Jane Wurwand of Dermalogica (December 2024) 52:19

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Die Hard: The Great Christmas-Movie Debate- Episode #845 1:11:40

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Meridith Baer Home: Meridith Baer. She Started Over at 50 and Put Home Staging on the Map. 1:03:26

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Advice Line with Bill Creelman of Spindrift 48:59

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Toy Story — The Psychology and Nostalgia That Made It a Classic- Episode #844 1:04:51