Best Aaron Weiss Podcasts (2025)

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FF001: 😇 Advent 1 36:01

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Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 The Advent season inaugurates a new way of seeing humanity itself—the "son of man" as both ordinary human and harbinger of radical transformation. This first Sunday reintroduces the lectionary cycle not as institutional prescription but as framework for discovering what Scripture …

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Ep 22: Corona Del Mar High School Girls Lacrosse Coach Jessica Murray 29:44

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, hosts Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez welcome Jessica Murray, head coach of Girls Lacrosse at Corona Del Mar High School. They discuss Jessica's journey from being a lacrosse player to a coach, her experiences in sports, and the impact of athletics on young women. The conversation touches on themes of respect, personal…

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A truly LOST episode of Weisscast 49:40

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A 6+ year old episode recent found in the depths of my Google Drive. I hope yall enjoy

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Readings: Isaiah 12; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19. Central Theme: Jesus's prophecy against Herod's ornate temple reflects a consistent biblical pattern of God rejecting centralized religious power and wealth accumulation in favor of decentralized, agrarian faithfulness. Key Insights: Luke writes post-70 CE with knowledge of the te…

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Ep 21: Ocean View School District Trustee (Huntington Beach) Gina Clayton-Tarvin 36:34

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, hosts Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez engage with Gina Clayton-Tarvin, a dedicated educator, public servant, and Trustee for the Ocean View School District. They explore her journey from a classroom teacher to a prominent figure in local politics, focusing on her advocacy for education, public safety, and free expressi…

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Readings: Haggai 1:15b-2:9; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38. Learn More: - "What Was Jesus' Real Name?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 20: Reverend Paul Capetz, PhD, Pastor of Christ Church by the Sea (United Methodist) in Newport Beach, CA 44:45

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez host Reverend Dr. Paul Capetz, pastor at Christ Church by the Sea in Newport Beach. The discussion delves into the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States, its implications for religious freedom, and the historical context of America's founding principles. Dr. Capetz shares in…

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Ep 19: California Environmental Voters' Federal Advocacy Coordinator Aaron McCall 28:49

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, hosts Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez are joined by Aaron McCall, the Federal Advocacy Coordinator for California Environmental Voters. They discuss the importance of civic engagement, environmental advocacy, and the role of local communities in driving change. Aaron shares insights from his journey in activism, highli…

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Readings: Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22;Psalm 84:1-7; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 18: Community Activist and Volunteer Chairman of Save Newport Beach Golf Course Benny Hallock 22:55

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, hosts Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez discuss the controversial development project at Newport Beach Golf Course with guest Benny Hallock, Volunteer Chairman of Save Newport Beach Golf Course. The conversation covers the community's opposition to the proposed surf lagoon and commercial development, the impact on local …

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Readings: Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8. Learn More: Isaac v. Manning et. al Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 17: WoundWalk.org Founder Michael Sean Wright 32:53

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In this episode, Michael Sean Wright, Director of Field Medicine for the Lestonnac Free Clinic and founder of Wound Walk.org, discusses the challenges and triumphs of providing medical care to the unhoused in Orange County. He shares insights into the operations of Wound Walk, the importance of community involvement, and the innovative approaches t…

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Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19. Learn More: A Tale of Two Soldiers Naaman the Syrian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 16: Immigration Rights Advocate Suad Elias 24:56

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By Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez

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By Grunt Works

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Ep 15: Budget U (App) Founders Natalie and Tom Giannulli 26:09

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, hosts Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez discuss the importance of financial literacy for young adults with guests Natalie and Tom Giannulli. Natalie and Tom created an app, called Budget U, which is designed to help families with college students to manage budgeting and spending. They explore the challenges students face…

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GruntGod ep.9 with Aaron Weiss 1:23:29

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What does it mean to carry the weight of other people’s devotion? Martin of Tours’ Vita shows how even saints can be trapped between humility and veneration, celebrated to the point of distortion. Aaron Weiss, lyricist and frontman of mewithoutYou, now teaching anthropology, joins us to explore ego, authenticity, and what happens when art, faith, a…

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Readings: Amos 6:1, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 14: WAVE Executive Director and Planned Parenthood Board Member Amy Luna Capelle 23:37

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In this engaging conversation, Amy Luna Capelle, Executive Director of WAVE, discusses her journey into civic life, the founding and impact of WAVE, and her involvement with Planned Parenthood. She shares insights on political engagement, community building, and the importance of local governance. She describes the ways that reproductive rights are…

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GruntGod ep.8 with Christian Barthel 47:27

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What made soldiers standouts as monks, and how did their experience shape Christian asceticism?This episode explores the birth of communal monasticism, tracing how Pachomius transformed abandoned sites into thriving religious villages that contrasted with solitary desert hermits.Ancient historian Christian Barthel brings his expertise in late antiq…

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Readings: Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 13: Return of Kaplan Educational Group Founder Greg Kaplan 27:23

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In this episode, Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez welcome back Greg Kaplan, founder of Kaplan Educational Group, to discuss the evolving landscape of college admissions. They explore what success looks like for students, emphasizing the importance of grit, leadership, and passion in their development. Kaplan shares insights on how to engage students …

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GruntGod ep.7 with Rebekah Eklund 1:03:59

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What is worth dying for—and how do we live honorably when death isn’t the point? St. George’s earliest lives depict a soldier who refuses imperial demands, framing martyrdom as faithful witness—an honorable life that may cost everything—rather than a quest for heroic death. Rebekah Eklund is a New Testament and ethics scholar whose Beatitudes resea…

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GruntGod ep.5 with George Kalantzis 1:18:53

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What happens when military service collides with the earliest Christian witness? In this episode of GruntGod Season Pass, we explore the tension between loyalty to Caesar and allegiance to Christ, and how ancient questions about soldiers, oaths, and discipleship still press on us today. Dr. George Kalantzis, professor of Theology at Wheaton College…

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#GruntGod ep.4 with Tremper Longman III 46:36

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What does it mean to follow a God who fights? In this chapter of God Is a Grunt, we confront the paradox of the Divine Warrior—Yahweh as defender and destroyer, Jesus as both God and grunt—wrestling with Scripture’s most unsettling vision of holy violence. With Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III, co-author of God Is a Warrior, we trace the m…

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GruntGod ch.3 with Russell Johnson 1:03:50

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What do Christians owe veterans and other military neighbors? A sharp, honest conversation on Joshua, policing, and responsibility. From “serve and protect” to the limits of “civility” and the promise of nonviolent action, this episode reframes justice in the post–George Floyd era. In this episode, we confront the Hebrew Bible’s hardest texts with …

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GruntGod ch.2 with Chris Haw 57:43

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What does it really cost to lead? In this chapter of God Is a Grunt, we journey alongside Moses, the reluctant leader whose entire life became an act of sacrifice—leaving behind home, status, and even his own dreams to serve a people in the wilderness. With insight from Girardian scholar Cris Haw, we explore how sacrifice often demands more than ri…

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GruntGod ch.1 with David Peters 52:07

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What if the story of Cain wasn’t just about punishment—but pain? In this powerful first chapter of God Is a Grunt, we reexamine the world’s first murder through the lens of moral injury—the deep, spiritual pain that comes not just from violence, but from betrayal, shame, and exile. With pastoral insight from David Peters, former Marine and Army cha…

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Readings: Exodus 32:7-14 and Psalm 51:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 12: Close the Gap California's Executive Director Susannah Delano 27:28

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, hosts Whitney Gomez and Joanna Weiss welcome Susannah Delano, the Executive Director of Close the Gap California. Under Susannah's leadership, California has reached unprecedented levels of women's representation in the state legislature. The discussion delves into Susannah's inspiring journey in social justice, the t…

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#GruntGod ep.6 (update: womp womp 😬) 9:02

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This week I failed. In the flurry of activity around openning The Chapter House, I wasn’t able to schedule and record an interview with a Pauline scholar, but that doesn’t mean I won’t! When I do, that episode will be available to watch from the Grunt Works website as well as on First Formation so you can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts…

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Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1:1-21; Luke 14:25-33. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 11: Hoag Women's Health Institute Head Dr. Allyson Brooks 21:56

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez welcome Allyson Brooks, MD, Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair, Hoag Women's Health Institute to discuss the advancements in women's health resources in Orange County. They explore the new women's hospital and health programs at Hoag, the importance of pelvic floor …

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Readings: Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 10: Gun Safety and Social Justice Advocate Bethany Webb 28:12

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In this conversation, Bethany Webb shares her journey from personal tragedy to becoming a passionate activist for gun control and criminal justice reform. After losing her sister in Orange County's largest mass shooting, she transformed her grief into advocacy, challenging the death penalty and the flaws in the justice system. The discussion highli…

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Collector Car Market Report - Monterey Car Week 2025 41:20

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Monterey Car Week 2025 delivered some jaw-dropping auction results as RM Sotheby’s, Broad Arrow, Gooding & Co., and more brought rare modern-era supercars to the block. Legendary icons like the former Ralph Lauren Ferrari F50 and the ultra-rare Ferrari F40 LM highlighted the importance of 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s car. Collectors showed strong demand…

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Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 9: Financial Imperatives for Your 20s (and Beyond) 16:55

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, Whitney discuss with her daughter the importance of financial independence for young adults starting their careers. They cover essential topics such as cash flow management, the significance of credit and debt, the distinction between good and bad debt, and the importance of saving for retirement. The conversation emp…

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Readings: Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 8: Democratic Campaign Consultant and Four Lions Media Partner Mike McLaughlin 25:07

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In this engaging conversation, Mike McLaughlin, a seasoned political consultant, shares his insights on the political landscape of Orange County, his journey in politics, and the dynamics of campaigning in a diverse region. He discusses the importance of understanding the unique cultural and political nuances of Orange County, the challenges faced …

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Readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40. To Do: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 7: Financial Transitionist Jason Stern 26:00

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In this conversation, Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez interview Jason Stern, a financial transitionist, who explains the complexities of financial transitions within families. He emphasizes that financial transitions are not just about money but are deeply emotional processes that involve both the giver and receiver. Jason outlines the four stages o…

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Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21. TL;DR: Get your #GruntGod Season Pass for just $13! Attend GruntCon on October 25th in Albany, Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 6: Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Katrina Foley 36:06

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In this episode of Vitamin OC, Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez interview Vice Chair Katrina Foley from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. They discuss her extensive political career, the responsibilities of a county supervisor, budget management, community support initiatives, and the challenges posed by unfunded mandates. The conversation high…

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Introducing #GruntGod Season Pass 4:17

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Secure your Season Pass today and join a community exploring what it truly means when we discover that God is a grunt; https://pewpewhq.com/merch/p/grunt-god Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Readings: Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 5: Board Certified Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Carli Snyder 24:41

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In this conversation, board certified licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Carli Snyder explores the evolving dynamics of relationships among young people, the influence of social media and pornography, and the challenges faced by parents in guiding their children through these changes. She highlights the impact of the manosphere on young men's perce…

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Readings: Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works

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Ep 4: NY Times Best Selling Sports Author Jeff Pearlman 25:54

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In this conversation, Jeff Pearlman, a renowned sports writer turned political commentator, discusses his transition from sports journalism to covering the political landscape in Orange County. He reflects on his experiences, including a controversial 1999 interview with John Rocker, the impact of Donald Trump on the USFL, and the motivations behin…

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Readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Grunt Works