Best Troy Mclaughlin Podcasts (2025)

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#219: Tony Miltenberger: Wisdom in the Wound 56:47

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In this episode we talk with podcaster, coach, and disciple maker, Tony Miltenberger. We talk about his new book, Wisdom in the Wound: How God Uses Your Past to Shape Who You're Becoming, exploring the themes of personal growth, emotional intelligence, and the importance of connection in our lives. We discuss how to live an interruptible life, the …

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#218:Shaka Senghor:How to be Free 1:00:43

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In our conversation, with Shaka Senghor we explore themes of resilience, creativity, and the importance of community in navigating life's challenges. We talk about his new book How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons. Shaka shares insights from his personal journey, emphasizing the power of gratitude, intentional living, an…

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#217: Tanner Olson: All the Things I Say to God 56:23

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Tanner Olson (Written to Speak) is an author, poet, and speaker. Tanner Olson seeks to spread hope through written and spoken word. He has been performing spoken word poetry for the last decade. Tanner Olson is nationally known as a Christian spoken word poet, author, and speaker. We talk about his new children's book All the Things I Say to God: L…

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#216 John Schafer & Tom Bancroft: Light of the World 28:01

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Today on the podcast, we’re joined by John Schafer, producer of the upcoming animated film The Light of the World, and Tom Bancroft, veteran Disney animator behind classics like Mulan and The Lion King. Together, they’re bringing a powerful, faith-filled story to life through stunning 2D animation. Let’s dive into the heart and vision behind the fi…

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#215:Andy Coon:Living in the Now 1:00:17

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Andy B Coon is a skilled media professional with over two decades of experience in video production and storytelling. Originally from Montclair, New Jersey, Andy moved to Greensboro, North Carolina to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he studied broadcast and cinema. It was during his time in college that Andy began produ…

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#214: Jenny and Rev. Chris Lee: You are Beloved 59:04

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Jenny and Rev. Chris Lee have written their new childrens book You Are Beloved. It's a message we all can embrace, that we all Are Beloved. Jenny Lee began her writing career after studying theology at Cambridge University, where she met her husband, Chris. She has since written and directed three ancient-myths-inspired plays in London theatres, at…

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#213: Elle Limebear & Nathan Jess: The Power of Thankfulness 58:54

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We talk with Elle Limebear and Nathan Jess about their new song Before. It's a song about giving thanks before the good, and the bad, even in the smallest moments we face. Listen to Before here. Elle Limebear is a British worship leader, artist and storyteller, residing in Brighton with her husband Tom and their two children. Elle has been writing …

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#212: Karen Swallow Prior: You Have a Calling 52:28

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Karen Swallow Prior, Ph. D., is a reader, writer, and speaker. She is the author of You Have a Calling: Finding your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful (Brazos 2025). The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis (Brazos 2023); On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books (Brazos 20…

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#211:Dave Herring: A Vision for Life 57:21

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Dave Herring is a photographer & videographer with a passion for capturing the rugged beauty and diverse places of the western United States. Primarily using Leica cameras (as well Hasselblad and Rolleiflex), he tries to create captivating and scroll-stopping visuals in both film and digital formats.Dave loves blending the timelessness of film with…

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#210:Anthony Russo: The Bible is Funny 59:30

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Anthony Russo, the author of the bestselling Bible Is Funny Card Game, is the creator of The Bible Is Funny Instagram and one half of the duo Isaac Improv, which offers clean comedy content. A popular comedy performer, Russo grew up memorizing Scripture—partly to understand God’s Word, but probably more so to earn badges for his Awana vest. He is a…

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#209:Matt Doering:Developing 59:15

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Matt Doering is a singer/songwriter & producer living in Austin, Texas with his wife, daughters, & their dog Boomer.For over 6 years, Matt has been a recording artist, sharing his music across the US with audiences who need a kind & restful reminder that in the ups & downs of life, there is beauty & love to be found. He has recorded 3 EP’s & is cur…

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#208:Dr. Andrew Arndt:The One Story that Changes Everything 55:41

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Andrew Arndt is the Lead Pastor of New Life East (one of seven congregations of New Life Church in Colorado Springs), where he also hosts the Essential Church podcast, a weekly conversation designed to strengthen the thinking of church and ministry leaders. Prior to joining New Life’s team, he served as Lead Pastor of Bloom Church: a neo-monastic, …

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#207:David Zahl: The Big Relief 1:01:25

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David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mocking Bird website. Born in New York City and brought up elsewhere, David graduated from Georgetown University in 2001, and then worked for several years as a youth minister in New England. In 2007 he founded Mockingbird in NYC. We talk about his latest book The Big R…

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#206: Chris Morris:A Resilient Life 54:13

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Chris Morris is a passionate mental health advocate dedicated to promoting understanding of mental health issues within the church. Because of a lifelong struggle with depression and suicidality, Chris became committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging others to seek after holistic health. We talk about his book …

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#205:David Tensen: Decenter Everything 1:03:20

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David Tensen is passionate about helping individuals, families and organisations thrive. His latest book is Decenter Everything: The Unconventional Approach to Eldering in an Age of Immaturity. He brings together a unique fusion of experience across business, leadership, creativity, emotional health and spiritual development. David and wife Natalie…

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#204: Dr. Charles C. Daniels: The Power of Showing Up 55:03

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Dr. Charles C. Daniels, Jr. is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with years of leadership experience. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fathers’ UpLift Inc., the nation’s first mental health and substance abuse treatment facility for fathers and families, helping fathers become and remain emotionally stable for th…

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#203:Will Parker Anderson:A Slow Life 54:59

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Will Anderson is a senior editor at Waterbrook Multnomah. He’s also a pastor who currently serves at Southlands Church Santa Ana. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ, where he cultivated a love for writing—thanks to the sweltering summers which kept him inside, as well as his parents’ refusal to buy him a video game console for the duration of his adolescenc…

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#202 Britney Higgs:Restoring Hope 59:59

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Britney Higgs along with her husband Sammy Higgs founded the Her Campaign providing safe spaces for human trafficking survivors as well as emergency stabilization programs—which provide a vital bridge between rescue and lasting freedom—offering safe housing and holistic care survivors need to reclaim their independence. When survivors have a safe p…

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#201:Sarah Boyd:Turn Down the Noise 52:46

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Sarah Boyd is a writer, child and adolescent development expert, and founder of educational company 'Resilient Little Hearts'. We discuss her new book is Turn Down the Noise: A practical guide to building an emotionally healthy family in a chronically overstimulated world. Sarah holds a Masters degree in Educational Psychology and a Diploma in the …

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#200 Lael Paul Johnson: A Guiding Life 57:58

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Lael Paul Johnson is a Professional Salmon & Steelhead Guide who brings anglers on several of world class rivers such as, The Hoh, Humtpulips, Clearwater, Satsop, Wynoochee, Skagit & Skykomish River. These rivers feature beautiful mountain views, lush rain forests, emerald green waters and the peace and serenity that you can only find on Washington…

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#199:Andrew Farley & John Lynch: Gospel Zero 52:57

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What if the apostles were alive today? What if they had social media, podcasts, and a front-row seat to the chaos of modern Christianity? What would they say? Buckle up. Gospel Zero: Reclaiming the Radical Message of Grace is here to shake the religious world like an over-caffeinated prophet. Bestselling author Andrew Farley and renowned storytelle…

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#198 Justin & Trisha Davis:One Choice Away from Change 54:59

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Relationships can feel like a constant struggle. How can we recognize and overcome behaviors that leave us wounded, broken, and exhausted? One Choice Away from Change helps us identify dysfunctional life patterns that cause us to repeat the same mistakes in relationships, fall into the same bad habits at work, or argue about the same things with th…

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#197:David Zahl: Low Anthropology 57:33

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David Zahl was born in New York City and brought up on the East Coast and in Europe, David graduated with honors from Georgetown University in 2001. He then served for five years as a para-church youth minister in New England before starting Mockingbird Ministries in 2007, an organization devoted to connecting the Christian faith with the realities…

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#196 Ian Morgan Cron:The Fix 53:27

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Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, speaker, trained psychotherapist, songwriter, and Episcopal priest, but he may be best known for popularizing the Enneagram. The Enneagram is a personality typing system identifying nine types of people and how they relate to one another and the world. His popular Enneagram primer, The Road Back to You gave …

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#195: Rev Chris Lee: Know You are Beloved 59:37

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Rev. Chris Lee is a young vicar who has taken the internet by storm. With an ever growing online presence, Chris has over 170k followers on Instagram. He helps and inspires them every day with his 60-second sermons, full of bite-sized wisdom for busy people. Chris has over 350 million views on the videos he appears in on YouTube. Chris’s new book, …

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#194: Hannah Brencher: The Unplugged Hours 59:19

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Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Talk speaker, mental health advocate and author of three books: Fighting Forward, Come Matter Here and If You Find This Letter. Hannah and her work have been featured in publications such as The Guardian, Oprah.com, Glamour, Cosmo and more. She is also the founder of The World Needs More Love Letters, a global organ…

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#193 Bryan Crum: Neighbor Love Yourself 48:17

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Bryan Crum spent a decade as a hospice chaplain. His time at the bedside of dying people gave him a front-row view into how God designed us. He discovered that most people felt they never reached their full potential. Their longings and regrets led to incredible insights about what’s most often missed—the power of love. Filled with memorable storie…

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#192 Kimberly Phinney: Of Wings & Dirt 1:01:46

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Kimberly is a professional helper and artist completing her doctorate in community care and counseling. She is a professor, writer, editor, and counselor. During her critical illness in 2021-2022, she began dreaming about The Way Back to Ourselves and founded it in August of 2022. She is an award-winning poet, and her writing has been published in …

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#191:Ashlee Eiland: Say Good 53:09

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Ashlee Eiland is a thought leader, writer, and Bible teacher who exists to join in God's redemptive work here on Earth. Her work has one purpose: to help humanity build bridges back to the truth of who God is and between one another in whole and healing relationships. Ashlee formerly served as Co-Lead Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in West Michig…

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#190 Amber & Seth Haines: The Deep Down Things 1:07:18

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There's no escaping it: everyone experiences seasons of pain and despair. In 2019, when Amber Haines resigned from her position as church curate and walked out the church doors for the last time, she entered her own season of pain and despair. That season taught her--and her husband, Seth Haines--that the journey toward hope starts with recognizing…

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#189: Mark Tappan & K9 Mattis 50:04

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Sergeant Mark Tappan and his K9 companion, Mattis, have a highly engaged and devoted fan base of over five million social media followers. This down-to-earth duo never anticipated winning A&E’s Top Dog, fulfilling countless on-going media requests, and interacting with an ever-increasing social media fan base. Although, it’s Mark and Mattis’ specia…

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#188: Justin Davis: Being Real is Greater than Being Perfect 56:45

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Justin is an author, speaker, and pastor and has dedicated his life to helping people experience life change through the power of authenticity. He co-founded RefineUs Ministries, where he shares his personal story with honesty and transparency, inspiring others to find the courage to do the same. Justin is the co-author of the bestselling book, Bey…

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#187: Greg Atkinson: The Secret Power of Kindness 49:44

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Greg Atkinson is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, leadership and life coach, and business consultant. Greg Atkinson is the Founder and CEO of Greg Atkinson Consulting, LLC, The Kindness Group, Worship Impressions, the First Impressions Conference, and EntreChurch – The Entrepreneurial Church Conference, as well as…

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# 186: Brian Heasley: Be Still 45:34

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Brian Heasley is the International Prayer Director for 24-7 Prayer, and he also works at at Lambeth Palace as International Ecumenical Lead for Thy Kingdom Come. Before this, Brian and his wife Tracy pioneered the work of 24-7 Prayer in Ibiza, Spain, where they developed rhythms of prayer and mission. Brian’s book, Gatecrashing, tells the story of …

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#185: Farrell Mason: Soulfull 1:00:49

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Farrell is a mother of six, a spiritual blogger and an author of two works of fiction: Alma Gloria and the Olive Tree and The Angel and the Raven and a recent collection of prayers entitled, The Pocket Cathedral. Her latest book is Soulfull: A Weekly Devotional to Nourish the Mind, Body, and Spirit. Farrell holds a Masters of Art Business from Soth…

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#184: Our Books of the Year 24:03

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Scott and Troy pick there books of the year for 2023. It's our 3 favorites for six in total

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#183: Austin Carty Why Reading Matters 53:25

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Austin Carty joined Boulevard Baptist Church from First Baptist Church of Corbin, KY in 2019. Austin holds an undergraduate degree in literature from High Point University (B.A.), a Master of Divinity (M.Div) from Wake Forest University, and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of The Pastor's Bookshelf: Why Reading…

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#182 Steve Veasey: Thin Spaces 59:59

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Steve Veasey: Artist, Writer, and Mental Health Advocate as he writes on his website ... is an excellent illustrator and author. did we mention he wrote a book?- you should read it. He grew up in British Columbia and lives there still. he enjoys long walks on the mountainside, staring out at lakes and drinking lots of Starbucks (typical BC things).…

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#181: The Most Important Story 21:37

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What are the most important stories we tell? The ones we tell ourselves.

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#180 Tommy Brown: The Ache for Meaning 50:17

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Tommy Brown is a pastor with a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry and Masters degrees in Divinity and Management. As a contemplative teacher, he seeks to connect the dots between Scripture, God’s deep work in the human soul, and the patterns of our ordinary lives. He is the author of The Seven Money Types (Zondervan, '17) and The Ache for Meaning (NavPress,…

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#179 Rich Kirkpatrick: Mindblown: Unlock Your Creative Genius 53:13

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Rich, a native of San Jose, California, studied music at The Phil Mattson School, and earned his bachelor’s and master’s from Jessup University. Over the years, he has worked as a church musician and ministry leader. He writes, consults, and speaks about the intersection of creativity, faith and leadership. His new book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Crea…

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#178: Ray Edwards: Read This or Die! :Persuading Yourself to a Better Life 1:01:51

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Ray Edwards is a Communications Strategist, Copywriter, and the author of "How to Write Copy That Sells".He's also the creator of The Copywriting Academy™, the Certified Direct Response Copywriter program, and The Ray Edwards Copywriting Agency. He's also the author of Read This or Die!: Persuading Yourself to a Better Life.…

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#177: Kimberly Phinney: The Way Back 2 Ourselves 59:46

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Kimberly is a professional helper and artist. Today, she is an English professor, published writer, and counselor. During her critical illness in 2021-2022, she began dreaming about The Way Back to Ourselves and founded it in August of 2022. Her writing has been published in Ekstasis, Fathom, Truly Co, Radix, Calla Press, The Dew Drop, and many oth…

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#176: Words We Need 19:19

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Words. Especially encouraging words are what we all need, to give them and receive them. These words can give us life and help us navigate the challenges that often occur in our lives. Scott and Troy talk about the power of encouraging words and the effects they have on us.

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#175: Sarah L. Sanderson: The Place We Make 53:34

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Sarah L. Sanderson is a writer, speaker, and teacher who believes in the life-giving freedom found in radical honesty. Her work has appeared at PBS NewsHour, Blackpast, Christianity Today, Fathom, The Unmooring, Christ and Pop Culture, The Other Journal, Motherly, Relief, Stark and Main, and Brain, Child, among others. She is also a monthly contrib…

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#174: Jason Clark & Derek Turner: Rethinking God with Tacos 1:13:48

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Jason is a writer, speaker, and lead communicator at A Family Story ministries. His mission is to encourage sons and daughters to grow sure in the love of an always-good heavenly Father. He and his wife, Karen, live in North Carolina with their three children. www.jasonclarkis.com Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Derek Turner is a follower of Jesus…

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#173: John Blake: More Than I imagined 56:51

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John Blake is an award-winning journalist at CNN.com, the online site for CNN. He is also the author of “More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew.” He has been honored by the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, the American Academy of Religion, the National Association of Black Jo…

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#172:Andrew Thorp King:Failure Rules 55:54

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Andrew Thorp King is an executive fintech banker, spy novelist, speaker, punk rocker, podcaster, ex-bodybuilder, cigar lover, and serial entrepreneur. He founded two independent record labels—Thorp Records and Sailor’s Grave Records—and has invested in many spaces, including online lending, fitness, lead generation, and independent music. Andrew Th…

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#171: Maina Mwaura: The Influential Mentor 51:07

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Maina Mwaura resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Tiffany, and daughter, Zyan. He is a graduate of Liberty University and New Orleans Theological Seminary and has served on staff at several churches. You can find Maina‘s written work at mainaspeaks.com.

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#170:Jillian Benfield The Gift of The Unexpected 32:39

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Jillian Benfield (www.jillianbenfield.com) is a former journalist and news anchor. She holds a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Georgia. As a freelance writer, her essays about living an unexpected life have appeared on sites such as TODAY, Good Morning America, Yahoo! News, and ABC News. Jillian regularly advocates for the full i…