Best Chris Nafis Podcasts (2025)

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Matthew 28:11-15 Sermon from May 4, 2025

15d ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Jamie Gates: The Lessons of South Africa: Apartheid, Justice, and Reconciliation 1:09:04

18d ago1:09:04

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Send us a text Dr. Jamie Gates offers a powerful, deeply personal exploration of growing up as a white American in apartheid South Africa, revealing striking parallels between South Africa's racial history and America's ongoing struggles with justice and reconciliation. As someone who straddled two worlds - attending all-white Afrikaner schools whi…

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John 20:19-31 Sermon from April 27, 2025

26d ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon from April 20, 2025

1M ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Matthew 27:55-66 Sermon from April 13, 2025

1M ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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The Art of Accompaniment with Dr. Rebecca Laird 48:25

1M ago48:25

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Send us a text Dr. Rebecca Laird takes us on a journey through spiritual formation, direction, and the enduring legacy of Henri Nouwen in this deeply personal conversation. Drawing from her years as Dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Point Loma Nazarene University, alongside decades in pastoral ministry and spiritual direction…

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Matthew 27:45-54 Sermon from April 6, 2025

2M ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Broken and Redeemed- Laura Davis Mansfield's Journey 1:32:44

2M ago1:32:44

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Send us a text What does the journey from success to rock bottom and back again really look like? Laura Davis Mansfield's story defies simple narratives about homelessness and addiction. Growing up amid family dysfunction and trauma, Laura nonetheless excelled, becoming a star athlete and graduating from Lehigh University with dual degrees. Her mov…

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Matthew 27:45-56 Sermon from March 30, 2025

2M ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Kevin Nye - Grace Can Lead Us Home 54:46

2M ago54:46

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Send us a text Grace can lead us home—but first, we need to dismantle the myths many believe about what keeps people on the streets. Kevin Nye, author and homeless services provider, takes us on a journey to the heart of a crisis that's widely misunderstood, especially within faith communities. Nye begins by challenging what he calls "the central m…

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Matthew 27:32-44 Sermon from March 23, 2025

2M ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Matthew 27:32-44 Sermon from March 16, 2025

2M ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Isaac Villegas - Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

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Send us a text When a church gathers to wash feet at an immigration detention center, is it worship or protest? According to Isaac Villegas, it's both - and that's precisely the point. In this profound conversation, Villegas shares stories from his new book "Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice," revealing how authentic Christian p…

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Preview - Season 2! 5:00

2M ago5:00

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Send us a text The Current is back for a second season! We hope you'll join us!By Chris Nafis

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Matthew 27:11-31 & Romans 10:8b-13 Sermon from March 9, 2025

2M ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Matthew 7:24-27 Ash Wednesday Sermon from March 5, 2025

3M ago

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By Pastor Chris Nafis

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Dr. Craig Keen - Acts, Nonviolence, and the Journey of Faith 1:02:26

7M ago1:02:26

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Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with theologian Dr. Craig Keen as he shares how the Book of Acts became a beacon of guidance in his life during the turbulent year of 1968, amidst the Vietnam War. Reflecting on his journey of faith within a conservative environment, Dr. Keen reveals the profound impact Acts had on his understan…

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Melissa Florer-Bixler - How to Have an Enemy 50:06

7M ago50:06

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Send us a text How do we navigate the challenging concept of enmity within the Christian faith while remaining committed to justice and peace? Join us for a profound conversation with Melissa Florer-Bixler, pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church, as she unpacks these complexities through her experiences and insights from her book, "How to Have an Enemy…

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Dr. Ellen Davis - Psalms, Sacred Places, and Hope in Faith Communities 51:40

8M ago51:40

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Send us a text Discover the transformative power of the Psalms with our special guest, Dr. Ellen Davis from Duke University Divinity School. Through her profound insights, Dr. Davis illuminates how Psalm 145, an "alphabet of adoration," serves as a timeless bridge connecting spirituality and community across generations. As she opens up about perso…

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Chelsey Brunt - Coaching Soccer 52:39

8M ago52:39

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Send us a text Chelsey Brunt is the Director of Women's Soccer at Cumbre Alta, a soccer club in Quito, Ecuador and a ministry of IncaLink Ecuador. Chelsey played competitive soccer from a young age through college and eventually found her calling as a coach and a mentor. Cumbre Alta seeks not only to develop excellence on the pitch, but to provide …

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Acts 2:1-13 (Part 2) 16:15

8M ago16:15

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Send us a text We jump back into the story of Pentecost, talk about the significance of language, the beauty of the plurality of language in witnessing God, the images of the Spirit, and dig a little deeper into the meaning of the Pentecost theophany.By Chris Nafis

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Acts 2:1-13 Part 1 21:26

8M ago21:26

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Send us a text Flaming tongues, the tower of Babel, the internet and A.I... today we return to the book of Acts and look at the connection between the Pentecost narrative and emerging technology and human accomplishment. Join us to contemplate these issues as we prepare ourselves to receive the Holy Spirit.…

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Bishop Cornelius Bowser - West Coast Crip turned Pastor and Peacemaker 1:14:13

9M ago1:14:13

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Send us a text Bishop Cornelius Bowser was a drug dealer and gang member in one of San Diego's most notorious gangs, but since giving his life to Christ, he has committed his efforts to combating gun violence, intervening in gang conflicts, and creating avenues out of gang life for young men and women who are caught up in the lifestyle. Working wit…

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Rev. Carrington Moore - Common Cathedral 50:40

9M ago50:40

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Send us a text Rev. Carrington Moore is the Executive Director of Common Cathedral, a church seeking to overcome the barriers between housed and unhoused folks in Boston, which has gathered outdoors in Boston Common every Sunday for the last 29 years. He is also a Pastor at Bethel AME Church in Boston. Rev. Moore is a community leader, active in or…

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Monte Mansfield - Neighborhood Hope Dealer 1:02:41

9M ago1:02:41

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Send us a text Monte Mansfield is a former professional baseball player who found himself sliding into addiction and homelessness. When he finally realized that he needed to turn his life around, God was waiting through the Salvation Army. Monte shares his journey in sports, addiction, recovery, and now a call into ministry. He is full of joy and h…

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Dr. Brad Kelle - The Bible and Moral Injury 49:42

9M ago49:42

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Send us a text Dr. Brad Kelle is the Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Point Loma Nazarene University and an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. He is an accomplished scholar in his field who has specialized in the prophets. He has written a commentary an Ezekiel, is writing another one on Hosea, and in this episode's discussion, w…

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Rev. Dr. Cari Willis - Chaplain on Death Row 42:01

10M ago42:01

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Send us a text We are blessed to welcome Rev. Dr. Cari Willis to the podcast this week. Cari is a fellow Duke Divinity School graduate, and she serves as a chaplain on death row in eight states. We discuss what life looks like on "the row," what men condemned to death are processing spiritually, how it's possible to maintain strength and hope in mi…

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Acts 1:12-26 30:33

10M ago30:33

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Send us a text In this episode, we look at the time between the ascension and pentecost through the lens of trauma and grief. We discuss the way that the apostles may be working through their difficult experiences as they pray, find meaning in the events that have transpired, and organize themselves, replacing Judas among the 12.…

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Conflict and Peacemaking with Pastor Eric Paul 54:34

10M ago54:34

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Send us a text Eric Paul is the Director of the West Hawaii Mediation Center and the Coordinator for Justice and Compassion on the Hawaii District in the Church of the Nazarene. He is also a pastor, and he was kind enough to join Pastor Chris during the PALCON conference at PLNU to discuss conflict, mediation, peacemaking, and the centrality of the…

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Acts 1:7-11 26:47

10M ago26:47

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Send us a text This week, we look at the significance of the ascension of Jesus. What does it mean that he is taken up into heaven? Are there ways that we think about heaven that get in the way of our understanding the symbolism and significance of the image presented to us here in Acts 1:7-11? What does it mean for us to expect the return of Jesus…

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Acts 1:8 24:18

11M ago24:18

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Send us a text Today's episode is about how we approach Acts (and scripture more generally) in terms of perspective. Which characters do we identify with, and what difference does it make? Where do we find ourselves in the book of Acts? Join us today and each week as we continue learning to read the text deeply and well, inviting the Holy Spirit to…

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Acts 1:4b-8 37:07

11M ago37:07

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Send us a text Today we talk about baptism (by water and by spirit), power, and our calling to release ourselves to the Spirit of God. These verses preview the book of Acts more broadly as the disciples get their final instructions from Jesus before he ascends. Pastor Chris Nafis is flying solo today, breaking down the passage in the first of at le…

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Acts 1:1-4 with Dr. Shelly Rambo 34:27

11M ago34:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we begin working our way through the book of Acts, reading Acts 1:1-4. Pastor Chris is in Maine this week with Boston University Theologian Dr. Shelly Rambo, who was gracious enough to join the podcast this week.By Chris Nafis

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An Introduction 23:36

12M ago23:36

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Send us a text Today, we introduce you to this podcast and to the book of Acts. Let us know what questions you bring to the text! Leave us a comment or a question about the book of Acts, the path of faithfulness, the church, or really anything else. We look forward to the journey ahead!By Chris Nafis

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The Current - A Preview 4:06

12M ago4:06

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Send us a text We're starting a new podcast at Living Water Church! We will be working through the book of Acts, finding ways it challenges us, speaks to our time and place, and calls us forward as Spirit-filled people on the way of Jesus. We hope you'll join us as we kick off this new series!By Chris Nafis

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Episode 36 | "Trick or Trade" feat. Demetrius Robinson & Nafi Davis 1:03:34

4+ y ago1:03:34

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This week's episode features Shaquille's dad again, Demetrius Robinson and childhood friend/brother Nafi Davis from Camden, NJ. The guys unpack and discuss the Stock Market Frenzy over the past week. Along with the notion of COVID-19 changing us, the lessons we are learning and what lessons we will learn post-pandemic. --- Support this podcast: htt…

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Episode 35 | "Are We Dating Or Just Kicking It?" 51:05

4+ y ago51:05

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The guys open up with Shaquille talking about his latest binge-watch called "Married At First Sight" as well as things he's learned from watching the show. Chris talks about his reality of dating referencing an old college research paper he wrote called "The Hook-Up Phenomenon” (8:29), what signs they take in spotting a broken female that's pretend…

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Episode 34 | "Is Free-Speech Really Free?" 44:55

4+ y ago44:55

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The guys open up this episode with their reactions to the #BussItChallenge that took over social media this past week. An update on the political side of things with Donald Trump being impeached.......AGAIN (8:01), Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan (9:16), Censorship of free and hate speech on social platforms (12:47), article about jo…

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Episode 33 | "IT'S THE US CAPITOL FOR ME!" feat. Demetrius Robinson 59:48

4+ y ago59:48

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First episode of 2021 with a VERY special guest: we welcome Shaq’s father, Demetrius Robinson! Supporters of US President Donald Trump riot inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Rioters breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. This episode they u…

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Episode 32 | "Should You Do Business With Friends?" feat. Stephen Allen & Tyler Brown 1:02:13

4+ y ago1:02:13

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THE ORIGINAL NO APOLOGY CREW MAKES A VERY RARE APPEARANCE THIS EPISODE!!! Shaquille is joined with old cohosts Stephen Allen and Tyler Brown opening about their experiences thus far during COVID, how are people having sex during COVID? (7:15), and should you do business with your friends? (19:40)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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Episode 31 | "Black Doll, White Doll. Which one is the nice doll?" 50:10

4+ y ago50:10

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The guys bring a Covid update with a vaccine being cleared by the FDA, Christmas and their most wanted gifts past or present (10:28), Buying your daughter a black doll vs. a white doll (13:55), The importance of fathers to set an example for their daughters (25:53) and importance of male figures for males (33:12), Rapper T.I. referred to time spent…

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Episode 30 | "Are Black People Too Comfortable?" 56:38

4+ y ago56:38

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A COVID-19 update with restrictions getter tighter for the states. An article where airlines are discussing requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccine for passengers (4:46), possible proposals to give stimulus checks in exchange for taking COVID-19 vaccine (7:30), Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton volunteering to get vaccines on camera to prom…

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Episode 29 | "Self-Controlla" 1:09:55

4+ y ago1:09:55

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This episode begins with the guys sharing a recap of their Thanksgiving this year, along with the food they look forward to seeing on Thanksgiving. What are you most thankful for? (4:04) NBA updates (8:34), Lavar Ball recently reveals on a podcast he told his sons they’ll never meet a nice woman or anybody like their mom due to their status (12:11)…

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Episode 28 feat. Tyler Brown | "The Fleets Come Out At Night" 59:26

4+ y ago59:26

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This episode features extended No Apology family, Tyler Brown. The guys begin talking about the new updates with Instagram and Twitter. Instagram introduced their Marketplace for consumers, and Twitter introduced a story feature called “Fleets” to compete with Instagram. Mark Zuckerberg's recent thoughts on whether social media is addictive (8:29),…

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Episode 27 | "Catfish Chris" 52:55

4+ y ago52:55

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COVID FREE AND CHRIS IS BACK! Chris introduces topics addressing how do you know when to make things official during a social media era, if we have been catfished (9:25), how do you manage having a girl that's popular on social media (12:02), people that you know liking your significant other's pictures (14:00), having the approval from your signif…

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Episode 26 | "The Social Dilemma" 46:23

4+ y ago46:23

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Shaquille introduces the podcast along with making the announcement of testing positive for Covid-19, as well as talking about his experience thus far with the virus. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the election (3:36), a review of "The Social Dilemma" documentary on Netflix and his views on tech and social media companies (19:51).--- Support t…

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Episode 25 | "Walter Wallace Jr." 49:35

4+ y ago49:35

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The guys start by talking about Covid-19 cases beginning to rise again in the US and the effects it still has on people this year, the untimely death of Walter Wallace Jr. of Philadelphia (19:12), and their experience/point of view of police (31:10).--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noapology/support…

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Episode 24 | "The Weaponization of Sex" 40:10

4+ y ago40:10

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Switching from current events occurring within the culture, the guys decided to tackle the weaponization of sex. Within this episode, they define weaponization, how men and women may weaponize things in their relationships, and then the weaponization of sex. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noapology/support…

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Episode 23 | "Miami Vice" 1:07:22

4+ y ago1:07:22

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The guys open up addressing the short hiatus. A brief Tory Lanez and Meg Thee Stallion update (1:29), Shaq and Chris talk about their weekend trip to Miami (5:36), Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA Finals (15:30), Apple finally announcing 6 products including the new iPhones at the recent Apple Event (30:25), Cardi B accidentally posting nude phot…

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Episode 22 | "Charles Scharf" 55:40

4+ y ago55:40

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On today’s episode, the guys briefly opened up with the verdict of Breonna Taylor’s case. LeBron James’s son posting and deleting himself smoking on IG (3:28), Cardi B addressed divorce rumors (5:10), Ox shared a post from a woman sharing 3 ways to keep a man (11:28), we shared 3 ways to keep a woman from our prespective (24:30), 50/50 on bills? (2…

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