Best Chris Garner Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking the Silence: A Theological Response to Gender Based Violence in Australia 39:27

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Send us a text In Australia, one woman is killed by a current or former partner every ten days. Half of all LGBTIQ people in relationships have experienced intimate partner violence. These aren't just statistics; they are our neighbours, our friends, people in our congregations. Join trauma theologian Alexandra and pastoral voice Michael as they ta…

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MRI-based Muscle Analysis with Dr. Doug Goldstein #825 1:00:37

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In this episode, the Barbell Shrugged crew explores how next-generation MRI muscle analysis is transforming the way high-performing athletes train, recover, and prevent injury. Dr. Doug Goldstein walks Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash through Doug Larson's full Springbok Analytics scan a 3D "digital twin" of his musculoskeletal system th…

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Hooton, Renney, Halbert, Tukaki | KiwiSaver, Luxon Rumours & Māori Drug Testing | Bradbury Group 1:01:13

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Dr *Matthew Hooton* joins host Martyn Bradbury and the panel — *Craig Renney, Shanan Halbert, and Matthew Tukaki* — to tear into National’s “killing season,” KiwiSaver changes, and roadside drug testing. Plus: War on News (Winston’s Regulatory Standards flip-flop, Shane Jones vs recreational fishers, Casey Costello’s tobacco rankings disaster) and …

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Liberty and Law—Sons of Governance (Part 2) 1:58:01

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All evolutionary mortals who graduate from their constellation training are destined to land on the Melchizedek home world, where they are initiated into the regime of the disciplines and spirit progression of the Salvington educational system. And never will you forget your reactions to the first day of life on this unique world, not even after yo…

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ERIC SMITH + ED CONROY 38:41

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On the Saturday November 22, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Eric Smith, veteran sportscaster and the long-time radio voice of the Toronto Raptors. Known for his insightful commentary and deep connection to the Raptors’ journey, Smith brings a unique perspective to basketball broadcasting. As co-author of “We the Raptors: Thirty …

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The Book of Books – 400 Years of the King James Bible 47:10

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Send us a text In 1611, forty-seven scholars completed a translation that would change the world. The King James Bible shaped Shakespeare's language, fueled democratic revolutions, inspired abolitionists, and provided the vocabulary for both liberation and oppression. It's been quoted by Frederick Douglass and slaveholders, by Martin Luther King Jr…

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Precision Muscle Analysis with Matt Brown of Springbok Analytics #824 55:13

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In this episode, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash sit down with Matt Brown, Director of Business Development at Springbok Analytics, to explore the cutting edge world of MRI based muscle analysis. Matt breaks down the origins of Springbok, how the company grew from a university research lab solving cerebral palsy surgical problems into o…

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Liberty and Law—Sons of Governance (Part 1) 1:58:12

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The Melchizedeks of our universe were all created within one millennial period of standard time by the Creator Son and the Creative Spirit in liaison with the Father Melchizedek. Being an order of sonship wherein one of their own number functioned as co-ordinate creator, Melchizedeks are in constitution partly of self-origin and therefore candidate…

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RICK WESTHEAD + JOSS RICHARD 38:04

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On the Saturday November 15, 2025 episode of The Richard Crouse Show we meet award-winning Canadian journalist and TSN Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead. He is known for fearless investigative reporting that shapes national conversations in sports and sports business. With more than two decades of experience, his work has earned two Canadian Sport…

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Measuring Muscle Mass Percentage with Dr. Chris Perry, Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson #823 45:41

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In this week's episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash, and Dr. Chris Perry dive deep into the real science of muscle mass, why it's the single most important tissue in the human body and what happens when you don't have enough of it. They cover everything from how muscle mass impacts disease risk, hormone balance…

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Jesus Welcomed by the Gentiles—Teaching in Eastern Palestine (Part 7) 1:56:19

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Jesus put the spirit of positive action into the passive doctrines of the Jewish religion. In the place of negative compliance with ceremonial requirements, Jesus enjoined the positive doing of that which his new religion required of those who accepted it. Jesus’ religion consisted not merely in ''believing'', but in actually ''doing'', those thing…

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JOHN IRVING + ELIZABETH MCGOVERN 37:10

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On the Saturday November 8, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet John Irving, an American-Canadian novelist and screenwriter. He achieved critical and popular acclaim after the international success of the 1978 novel “The World According to Garp.” He is an Academy Award winner whose other work includes “The Cider House Rules,” “A Prayer …

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Sacred Silence and Guided Journeys: The Art and History of Christian Retreats 48:48

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Send us a text Need a break from the chaos? This episode is your retreat. For centuries, Christians have fled to deserts, monasteries, and quiet corners seeking God in the silence. But what actually happens on a retreat? And what transforms a weekend away into a genuine spiritual encounter? Join Alex and Michael as they explore the rich history of …

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Rebuilding Strength and Purpose, Travis Mash's Path Back to the Platform w/ Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson #822 41:47

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In this episode, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash sit down for a story that is equal parts comeback and evolution. After a hip replacement and years away from competition, Mash, now over 50 years old, stepped back onto the powerlifting platform to go nine for nine and set new age group world records. He breaks down how he rebuilt his bod…

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Jesus Welcomed by the Gentiles—Teaching in Eastern Palestine (Part 6) 1:56:16

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Jesus warned about false sympathy, in truth saying: “Extend sympathy to the brave and courageous while you withhold overmuch pity from those cowardly souls who only halfheartedly stand up before the trials of living. Offer not consolation to those who lie down before their troubles without a struggle. Sympathize not with your fellows merely that th…

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Capital Gains Tax & Charter School Coup w/ Chris Hipkins & John Tamihere 1:01:11

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In this episode of The Bradbury Group, Martyn 'Bomber' Bradbury dives into Labour’s new targeted capital gains tax - who it impacts, who’s furious about it, and why Labour believes it can finally deliver real cost-of-living relief, including free GP visits for most New Zealanders. Bomber - alongside Chris Hipkins, and his panel of John Tamihere, Si…

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RICHARD LINKLATER + NATALIE MACMASTER + LINDEN MACINTYRE 38:26

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RICHARD LINKLATER + NATALIE MACMASTER + LINDEN MACINTYRE by Richard CrouseBy Richard Crouse

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Theology at the Movies: Christmas Films Edition 37:11

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Send us a text Think Christmas movies are just snow, sentiment, and nostalgia? Think again. Join Alex and Michael as they unwrap the hidden theology in beloved holiday classics like It's a Wonderful Life, Joyeux Noel, A Christmas Carol, and Elf. From George Bailey's crisis of meaning to soldiers singing carols in the trenches of WWI, these aren't j…

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NCEA, Strikes & Left Bloc Drama | Edmonds, Wood, Tukaki, Ings | The Bradbury Group 1:03:02

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🎙️ *Professor Welby Ings* joins host *Martyn Bradbury* and the panel — *Barbara Edmonds, Matthew Tukaki, and Michael Wood* — for a timely kōrero on *public education & NCEA, mega-strikes & worker power, youth-welfare sanctions, unemployment & migration,* and *how to rebuild dignity in our schools and services.* Aotearoa’s most provocative political…

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The Science of Sleep and Recovery w/ Dr. Allison Brager, Anders Varner, Travis Mash and Doug Larson #821 49:44

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In this episode, neuroscientist and U.S. Army sleep expert Dr. Allison Brager joins Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash to explore the real science behind sleep, recovery, and wearable technology. They discuss which devices actually deliver useful data, such as the Oura Ring for sleep tracking and Garmin for cardiovascular measurements, and…

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Jesus Welcomed by the Gentiles—Teaching in Eastern Palestine (Part 5) 1:57:13

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As restated in truth, Jesus said: “Tell my children that I am not only tender of their feelings and patient with their frailties, but that I am also ruthless with sin and intolerant of iniquity. I am indeed meek and humble in the presence of my Father, but I am equally and relentlessly inexorable where there is deliberate evil-doing and sinful rebe…

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CAN CON HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 39:49

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On a special Halloween edition of The Richard Crouse Show I’ll have a look at a list of Canadian horror films that are scarier than the Frankenstein Burger King on Clifton Hill. I’ll tell you about a 3D archaeologist, a werewolf movie that reinvents the genre, the first slasher flick, a vocal virus, Canuck zombies and much more.…

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Holy Fools and Sacred Laughter: Comedy in the Christian Tradition 42:03

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Send us a text Did you know the Bible contains toilet jokes? Or that medieval priests brought donkeys into cathedrals and had congregations bray instead of saying "Amen"? Join Alex and Michael for a hilarious and profound exploration of Christianity's surprisingly rich comedy tradition. From Elijah's savage mockery of Baal's bathroom breaks to Jesu…

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Gym Culture w/ Kenny Santucci, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #820 56:19

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With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself a known as one of New York City's top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. Brand ambassador for Michelob Ultra and Fitaid, Technogym Master Trainer, host of the Fitaid Morning Show, Michelob Ultra MOVEMENT Fitness Festival, Model Beach Volleyball, and mo…

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Jesus Welcomed by the Gentiles—Teaching in Eastern Palestine (Part 4) 1:56:38

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Referring to one of Peter’s children, Jesus said: “Verily, verily, I say to you, except you turn about and become more like this child, you will make little progress in the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever shall humble himself and become as this little one, the same shall become greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso receives such a little one re…

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BILLY CORBEN + JAY FERGUSON 37:30

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On the Saturday October 18, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we meet Billy Corben. He is a documentary filmmaker from Miami, whose documentaries have covered everything from religious hypocrisy, baseball doping, drug running and other controversial topics. His latest film, “Canceled: The Paula Deen Story” traces the history of celebrity chef…

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Singing Theology: How Hymns Teach Us to Believe 48:41

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Send us a text Ever wondered why you can't remember last week's sermon, but "Amazing Grace" has been stuck in your head for decades? In this episode of The Theology Pod, hosts Alex and Michael dive into the hidden theological power of hymns – those songs that have shaped what billions of Christians actually believe about God, often more profoundly …

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Useful Fitness Standards w/ Dr. Mike Lane, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #819 54:43

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In this episode, the team breaks down what it means to build and maintain essential fitness, the baseline level of strength, endurance, and resilience every person should strive for. They discuss how to train efficiently using the minimum effective dose, balancing work, family, and recovery while still progressing. The conversation covers the princ…

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Jesus Welcomed by the Gentiles—Teaching in Eastern Palestine (Part 3) 1:55:48

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In rebuke of Peter’s protest, Jesus turned upon him and the other apostles, saying: “Get you behind me. You savor of the spirit of the adversary, the tempter. When you talk in this manner, you are not on my side but rather on the side of our enemy. In this way do you make your love for me a stumbling block to my doing the Father’s will. Mind not th…

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CHRIS HADFIELD + ALAN DOYLE 37:47

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On the Saturday October 11, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet Canadian astronaut, author, and musician Chris Hadfield. . A former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot, he flew three space missions, including commanding the International Space Station during Expedition 35 in 2013. Hadfield gained widespread acclaim for his viral v…

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The Theology of Abandoned Things: Corporate Promises and Biblical Outcasts 1:00:42

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Send us a text What happens when an artist becomes the analyst of their own work? In this episode, co-host Alex takes us inside her oil painting of an Australian payphone—examining it through the lens of Hagar's trauma narrative from Genesis. Together, Michael and Alex explore how obsolete infrastructure witnesses to systemic abandonment, how silen…

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Addiction, Recovery and Building a Life of Value w/ Tim Riley, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #818 51:13

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Tim Riley is Director of Sports Performance at Kollective in Austin, TX where he trains athletes at the pro, collegiate, and high school level. Most notably, Riley currently oversees and conducts strength and conditioning sessions for NFL, NBA, PLL & AVP athletes. The NFL off-season program at Kollective is one the largest and most respected progra…

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Said Jesus to his followers: “It is not the purpose of true religion merely to bring peace but rather to insure progress. And there can be no peace in the heart or progress in the mind unless you fall wholeheartedly in love with truth, the ideals of eternal realities. The issues of life and death are being set before you—the sinful pleasures of tim…