Best Unengaged Podcasts (2026)

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Kay's Surprise Birthday! 36:16

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Send us a text This episode is a love letter to friendship, intention, and being surrounded by people who want to see your light shine. Kay shares the full story of the birthday surprise she never saw coming—from a party bus packed with her closest people, to a roast she didn’t know was happening, to wineries, tears, laughter, and a mystery trip sh…

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The Week Between Christmas & New Year’s, What's that called? (Season 1 Finale) 27:35

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Send us a text The weird week between Christmas and New Year’s is officially here — and we’re unpacking all of it. From holiday burnout and hosting chaos to ADHD, consistency struggles, money stress, and realistic goal-setting, this episode is an honest reflection on where we are and where we’re headed. This is our Season 1 finale, and we’re talkin…

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(FBF) All Things Christina: An Injection of Ambition 42:16

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Send us a text Merry Christmas Ya'll! As an early Christmas Present, we are bringing back one of your fave episodes! If you're new here, you definitely don't want to miss Christina for a second time! This week on The Unengaged Podcast, we sit down with Christina Rodriguez — RN, aesthetic injector, business owner, fiancée, and badass mama — for a ra…

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Attachment Styles & Love Languages Explained: Why You Love the Way You Do 1:00:26

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Send us a text Why do you love the way you do — and why does it sometimes feel so hard? In this episode of The Unengaged Podcast, Kodie and Kay break down attachment styles and love languages through a psychological lens, blending science, personal stories, therapy insights, and real-life relationship experiences. We explore: The four attachment st…

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UNENGAGED WRAPPED 2025: Our Dating Stats, Relationship Highlights, Top Songs & Podcast Awards 56:54

30d ago56:54

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Send us a text This week, we’re closing out the year with the ultimate crossover episode: our Spotify Wrapped, Dating Wrapped, Relationship Wrapped, and our very first Unengaged Podcast Wrapped— all in one. Kodie breaks down her Dating Wrapped like it’s a playlist: • # of Hinge/Bumble matches • numbers exchanged “in the wild” • How Many hook ups?! …

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How AI Cut Healthcare Burnout by 70% 47:31

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In this episode, a16z GP Julie Yoo sits down with Peter McCanna, CEO of Baylor Scott & White Health, to break down how one of America's largest health systems is transforming from a supply-driven "walled castle" to a customer-centric ecosystem, and how it's achieving a 10% operating margin while most hospitals struggle to stay in the black. They ge…

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What Does the Christmas Story Teach Us About God's Mission? - EP174 19:34

1M ago19:34

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Unfortunately, it is easy to grow numb to the wonder of the Christmas story. In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan reflect on the astonishing reality of Jesus’ incarnation and ask what the greatest story ever told reveals about the mission of God. Join this special holiday conversation as they draw out missional insights from the Chris…

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What Happens When You Stop Chasing Titles & Start Chasing Purpose — Mandy’s Story 1:07:32

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Send us a text Today on The Unengaged Podcast, Kay & Kodie sit down with a very special guest — Kay’s cousin Mandy King — a divorced mom, cancer survivor, ex–big-tech executive, and woman deep in her self-discovery era. This episode is everything: raw, funny, emotional, spiritual, relatable, and wildly validating for anyone navigating their 30s, id…

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Should Missionaries Celebrate American and Christian Holidays on the Field? - EP173 19:32

1M ago19:32

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Holidays have a way of bringing out our nostalgia and moving us emotionally. And for Christians, days like Christmas and Easter are packed with meaning. But what happens when you’re a missionary, serving somewhere your favorite holidays aren’t on anyone else’s calendar? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan dive into what it really fee…

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I Sit in Parks & Question My Life: Kids, Timelines, and Being ‘Behind’ in Your 30s 40:36

1M ago40:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Kodie and Kay get very real about what it feels like to look around in your 30s and realize everyone else’s life has followed the “traditional” timeline… while yours hasn’t. Sparked by Kelsea Ballerini’s new EP and the songs “I Sit in Parks” and “The Revisionist,” the girls dive into shrinking families vs growing fam…

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The Future of Healthcare Payments: CMS Chief of Staff Stephanie Carlton 26:53

1M ago26:53

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A labor and delivery nurse who ran Senate healthcare policy now manages $1.7 trillion in federal health spending—and she runs her team like a startup. Steph Carlton, Chief of Staff and Deputy Administrator at CMS, reveals the OKRs driving Medicare and Medicaid, why they're killing social determinants funding while building consumer health apps at s…

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A Scary Task: Raising Kids to Obey the Great Commission with Meredith Cook - EP172 28:14

2M ago28:14

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If you’re a parent, the idea of your kids growing up and leaving home can feel a little scary. But as Christians, we also know that following Jesus means joining Him in His Great Commission. So how can parents help their kids grow into this kind of obedience that may even lead them to dangerous places? In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Ke…

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Rapid Fire, Real Talk & End-of-Year Reflection 37:29

2M ago37:29

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Send us a text Okayyyy girlies… we showed up SICK, DELUSIONAL, and STILL UNENGAGED to bring you this week’s episode 😭❤️‍🔥 This one starts light & funny… and somehow ends in deep therapy-level friendship reflections (classic us). We’re rapid-firing random questions, talking about lessons 2025 slapped us with, dreams for the new year, winning the lot…

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How to Build This Generation's Big Pharma Company 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Drug discovery has doubled the flow of candidates, but approvals remain roughly flat. The constraint is development, not discovery. In this episode, a16z General Partner, Jorge Conde talks with Formation Bio cofounder and CEO Ben Liu about building a modern pharma company around clinical execution. They discuss Formation Bio’s hub-and-spoke model f…

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Language Learning: An Act of Love with Dr. Todd Borger - EP171 27:42

2M ago27:42

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In an age where we can translate things in a moment's notice, why should missionaries study language at all? Is this simply an archaic practice we should leave behind? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Dr. Todd Borger about his experience as a missionary in Indonesia. Join us as we talk about the increasing value of learn…

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What We’ll Do For Love (And What We Won’t): Types, Standards & Real Talk 43:33

2M ago43:33

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Send us a text This week, Kodie & Kay go there: what we’ll do for love—and what we absolutely won’t. We unpack how “types” evolve while you heal, why dating outside your usual lane can change everything, and where compromise ends and self-betrayal begins. From religious differences (would you convert?), sober-month promises, long-distance effort, a…

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CVS Health: Building Healthcare’s Consumer Platform 27:53

2M ago27:53

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Josh Weiner left Meta to return to CVS Health with two painful realizations: consumers don't manage their health—they expect it, and the healthcare market fundamentally violates every principle of economics. In this conversation with a16z's Julie Yoo, the CVS Senior VP explains why 50% of Americans can't afford a healthcare emergency, how CVS is be…

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Dyno Therapeutics: Empowering Patients with Genetic Agency 47:28

2M ago47:28

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For the first time in human history, we can diagnose thousands of genetic diseases—often for under $1,000—but we still can't treat most of them. The problem isn't understanding what's broken; it's delivering the fix to the right cells. Eric Kelsic, CEO of Dyno Therapeutics, joins a16z's Jorge Conde to explain how AI-designed protein shells are solv…

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How Do I Find People Groups in My City? - EP170 24:00

2M ago24:00

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People from all around the world are moving to the U.S., and as Christians, we believe that we have an opportunity and a responsibility to reach the nations right next door. But how do we even go about finding these people groups in our very own communities? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to go about finding diasp…

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Becoming Her: Lessons from a Messy Year, Out Loud 48:24

2M ago48:24

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Send us a text This week, the Unengaged girlies kick off Say No November—30 days of boundaries, detox, and getting brutally honest about what isn’t serving us. We talk alcohol breaks, people-pleasing relapse, dating apps delete, and how it feels to heal in public when your situationship is lurking on your podcast feed. We unpack the “quiet middle” …

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What About the Places We Can't Go? - EP169 23:08

2M ago23:08

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We know that Jesus told us to go to all the nations, but the reality is that there are places where it seems impossible for us to go for a variety of reasons. What do we do about these people groups? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk philosophy and strategy of reaching seemingly impossible places with the Gospel. Pray for Unre…

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The Zodiac Killer & Lorena Bobbitt: The Dark Side of Power, Control, and Revenge 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

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Send us a text Spooky season gets dark. 🎃 In this true crime deep dive, Kay & Kodie unpack two of America’s most infamous cases — the Zodiac Killer’s unsolved murders and ciphers that haunted California, and Lorena Bobbitt’s shocking story of survival, trauma, and revenge. You’ll hear the full timeline of Zodiac’s killings, the cryptic letters that…

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From Strangers... to Journeyman Partners with Lydia and Jade - EP168 26:09

3M ago26:09

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What is it like being ministry partners overseas with someone you just met? And what are some principles and practices that help you to get along with this person as you do life and ministry together daily? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan talks with two returned Journeymen, Lydia and Jade, who served together on a team in South Asia. Join …

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Hot Girl Halloween: 2025 Costume Power Rankings 👠🕸️🔥 38:56

3M ago38:56

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Send us a text It’s officially spooky szn and the girls are judging. 👻 Kodie & Kay are ranking 2025’s hottest Halloween costumes for women, men, and couples — from Medusa and Mia Wallace to Maverick, Mojo Dojo Ken, and Morticia & Gomez — and exposing what each costume really says about your dating life. Expect savage honesty, chaotic games, and zer…

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Am I Called to Persuade People to Believe? with Walter Bowen - EP167 22:59

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What does the Bible mean when it talks about persuading and reasoning with people? And what implications does this have for missions and evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about receptivity and persuasion in Gospel ministry.By Southeastern Seminary

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We Manifested the Unwell Vegas Weekend: Alex Cooper, Paris Hilton, & Heather McMahan's New Bestie 59:23

3M ago59:23

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Send us a text What happens when two best friends manifest a weekend with Alex Cooper, end up front row at Unwell Vegas, and somehow become part of the show? 😳 This week, we’re recapping the Unwell Vegas Weekend — from the pool parties and Paris Hilton’s DJ set to Heather McMahan calling Kodie out and the entire crowd chanting “Kodie! Kodie!” It’s …

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When Team Feels Like Family with Elizabeth Andrews - EP166 16:06

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Team dynamics are often cited as one of the main reasons missionaries return from the mission field. But what does it look like to have a healthy and unified missionary team? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with missionary Elizabeth Andrews to talk about her testimony of a positive team experience on the field. Join us as Elizabet…

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Your Single Era Isn’t a Waiting Room — It’s the Main Event 💋 54:05

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How Are Southern Baptists Reaching Unreached & Unengaged People Groups? with John Pratt - EP165 33:55

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Jesus tells us to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. But how do we reach the unreached and unengaged with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with missionary John Pratt to talk about the IMB's initiative to find and reach the unreached, unengaged people groups of the world. Tune in for a po…

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Value-Based Oncology at Scale: Inside Thyme Care 41:16

3M ago41:16

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Cancer care in the U.S. costs over $250 billion each year, and nearly 2 million Americans receive a new diagnosis annually, yet too often the journey begins with silence: no call, no plan, no guide. In this episode, a16z’s Vineeta Agarwala and Jay Rughani talk with Thyme Care leaders Robin Shah (cofounder and CEO), Bobby Green, MD (president and CM…

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An Update on Southern Baptist Cooperation with Dr. Jeff Iorg - EP164 35:54

4M ago35:54

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What happens when thousands of churches link arms for the sake of the Great Commission? The Cooperative Program is the engine of the Southern Baptist Convention and the strategy that Southern Baptists have implemented to partner in taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with SBC Execu…

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Your Feed Is Your Diet: How Social Media Is Rewiring Our Brains 47:35

4M ago47:35

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Send us a text This week on The Unengaged Podcast, Kodie and Kay take a raw, funny, and unfiltered dive into how social media is shaping our lives — for better and for worse. From MySpace Top 8 drama and doomscrolling TikTok at 2am, to conspiracy theory rabbit holes, AI filters, and the Mandela Effect, we explore how our feeds influence our self-im…

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Passing the Baton: Raising Up Leaders on the Mission Field - EP163 25:11

4M ago25:11

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Is missionary work only for natural evangelists? What place does discipleship have in the missionary task? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about a key element of the missionary task - leadership development - and how raising up leaders is vital to establishing indigenous churches.…

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The Intuitive Messenger: How to Clean Your Energy & Hear Your Guidance ✨ 1:01:55

4M ago1:01:55

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Send us a text Marilyn Lawrence (author, speaker, and intuitive messenger) joins us to break down intuition, energy hygiene, and how to tune into guidance that’s always around you. She shares her real-life origin story — from distracted dating to a spa-day moment that set her on purpose — and gives practical steps everyone can use: daily clearing r…

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Why the Next Generation Is Returning to Church - EP162 17:53

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Why is church attendance among Millennials and Gen Z higher than other generations? And what does this mean for the ministry of the church? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan discuss a recent study from Barna Research and its surprising discoveries on the state of the church. Join us as we explore this fascinating trend and its impl…

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Seasons > Balance: Why Your Life Isn’t Meant to Be “Even” 46:50

4M ago46:50

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Send us a text Balance is cute in theory—impossible in real life. This week, we call BS on “work–life balance” and break down a healthier framework: living in seasons. From football season obsession to mom season, lover-girl era, career sprints, and wellness resets—we talk about how to choose your season on purpose, spot the signs it’s time to pivo…

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I Shared the Gospel... Now What? - EP161 24:34

4M ago24:34

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We often talk about the importance of being obedient to share the Gospel with those around us. But what happens after you share the Gospel? And what happens if the person you shared with makes a profession of faith in Christ? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to navigate next steps after sharing the Gospel, especiall…

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Cuffing Season Draft: Summer Flings, Red Flags & Roster Cuts 38:42

4M ago38:42

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Send us a text Labor Day just wrapped and we’re calling it: preseason is over. In this week’s Unengaged Podcast, Kodie & Kay break down the official Cuffing Season Calendar — from the Labor Day “roster cuts” to October draft picks, holiday tryouts, New Year’s playoffs, and the Valentine’s Day Super Bowl. We recap summer flings, talk friends-with-be…

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Returning Is Part of the Missionary Journey - EP160 22:33

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Missionaries inevitably come home, and this takes place for a plethora of reasons. The question is, how can missionaries navigate this difficult decision, and how can churches care well for their missionaries when they return? Join us as Scott and Keelan kick off a new season of The Sent Life with an important conversation on missionary wellness!…

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How to Take the Perfect Nude (ft. Raquel Pryor) 1:05:52

4M ago1:05:52

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Send us a text This week on The Unengaged Podcast, we sit down with Raquel — the powerhouse photographer behind Blush Boudoir Studio — as she celebrates 5 years in business and spills all the secrets on confidence, body image, and how to actually take the perfect nude. From implied nudity with sheets, to boudoir photoshoots that heal after divorce …

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Celebrating 25 Episodes of Unengaged: Toxic Traits, Exes & Life Lessons 57:29

5M ago57:29

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Send us a text We’ve officially hit 25 episodes of The Unengaged Podcast — that’s half a year of oversharing, growth, and real conversations. 🎙️ In this milestone episode, Kodie and Kaleigh put each other in the hot seat with a friendship Q&A. From toxic traits, worst exes, and dating disasters to soul ties, forgiveness, and starting over, we share…

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It’s Me, I’m the Problem: Owning Your Red Flags & Dating After Heartbreak 47:37

5M ago47:37

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Send us a text Ever had the gut-punch realization: “Wait… I’m the problem?” This week, Kodie and Kaleigh get real about being the red flag in your own love story—and what happens when self-sabotage, trust issues, and old heartbreaks follow you into something new. From dating after toxic relationships to learning how to stop holding new partners to …

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The Consumer Becomes the Payor: How ICHRA Unlocks a New Era in Healthcare 28:05

5M ago28:05

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In this episode, Julie Yoo and Jay Rughani are joined by Thatch cofounders Chris Ellis and Adam Stevenson to explore why ICHRA—a more recent policy innovation—might quietly revolutionize employer-sponsored health benefits. Unpacking the surprising history of how U.S. healthcare became entangled with employment, they make the case for a defined-cont…

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Morgan Wallen Levi’s Stadium Recap: Parking Lot Parties, Floor Seats & Pit Access 35:02

5M ago35:02

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Send us a text Y’all… we just lived through the most iconic concert of the summer and we’re here to recap every wild moment from Morgan Wallen’s sold-out show at Levi’s Stadium. In this episode, we break down: How we scored last-minute floor seats 🙏 What it took to sneak into the pit (hint: $20 and some chaos) 💸 Morgan’s full setlist, favorite perf…

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Sex, Soul Ties & Healing: How Intimacy Impacts Your Energy 53:36

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Send us a text In this raw, eye‑opening episode, Kay and Kodie unpack what really happens during sex — beyond the physical. From emotional energy transfer and soul ties to the surprising role of cord‑cutting rituals, we explain how sexual intimacy can carry trauma, overthinking, or confidence and healing long after the act. Tune in as we share grot…

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Engaging the Unengaged at Home with Max Cohen and Cameron Behar 22:32

6M ago22:32

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In this episode, Sprinter Health co-founders Max Cohen and Cameron Behar sit down with Julie Yoo to unpack how their home-based care model reaches underserved populations and reintegrates “the unengaged” into the healthcare system. From starting with blood draws in living rooms to scaling a high-complexity, tech-enabled logistics platform, they sha…

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Zodiac Signs & Dating: Who’s Toxic, Who’s a Turn-On, and Who You Should Never Text Back 57:48

6M ago57:48

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Send us a text Ever wondered why your ex was a gaslighting Libra or why Aires always ruin your life (and your sleep schedule)? In this must-listen episode of The Unengaged Podcast, Kodie and Kay break down how zodiac signs influence dating, love, sex, red flags, and emotional chaos—with brutally honest stories and zero filter takes. We’re talking: …

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Summer Lecture Series: Missionary Resilience and a Theology of Risk with Rick Fraley - EP159 40:50

6M ago40:50

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It's undeniable that missionary work is hard work. It comes with a unique set of challenges and trials that make staying on the field incredibly difficult at times. The question is, how can missionaries endure through trauma and hardship as they seek to obey God's call on their lives? On this installment of the Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keel…

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All Things Christina: An Injection of Ambition 42:16

6M ago42:16

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Send us a text This week on The Unengaged Podcast, we sit down with Christina Rodriguez — RN, aesthetic injector, business owner, fiancée, and badass mama — for a raw, inspiring convo on turning burnout into a breakthrough. From grinding in the ER during COVID to launching All Things Aesthetics, Christina opens up about building her dream life on h…

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Dating with ADHD: Unmedicated, Overstimulated & Emotionally Attached 55:29

6M ago55:29

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Send us a text If you've ever: ✔️ Spiraled over a dry text ✔️ Caught feelings in 3 days ✔️ Picked a fight just to feel something …then this one’s for you. In our most personal episode yet, we unpack how ADHD impacts romantic relationships — from rejection sensitivity and impulsivity to dopamine chasing, fast attachments, and the constant need for r…