Best David Hirsch Podcasts (2025)

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SFN Dad To Dad 406 - Dave Tolmie With Tumsifu Munuo of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Director of Faraja School & Father Of A Child With Autism 32:08

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Our guests this week are Dave Tolmie of Lake Forest IL and Tumsifu Munuo, of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. In 1999, Dave Tomlie's parents, John and Joann, raised $250,000 and with the help of the Lutheran Church built Faraja School, a boarding school for one hundred K-7 youth with physical disabilities, where Tumsifu serves as director. In addiiton to the…

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French Friday: Lessons from the American Revolution 1:02:55

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Ken Burns has just released his new 12-hour PBS documentary about the American Revolution, and Skye's watched all of it. On this episode, he talks with David French about some of the less well-known aspects of the Revolution, how they shaped American history, and lessons we can apply to our current political and cultural challenges. David and Skye …

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Zak Kann on Artificial Intelligence (AI), It’s Capabilities, Where It Is and Isn’t Better Than Human, and Where It’s Headed Next 1:10:35

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Zak Kann joins me to discuss AI and where it’s headed, including what industries will likely be rife with it in the near future. Zak also discusses Ai’s level of intuition and how widespread it can be, and which industries will be most affected by its innovation. Also, what governmental and corporate regulatory policies might be put in place to mit…

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Traci Brimhall Reads Thomas Lux 44:29

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Traci Brimhall joins Kevin Young to read “Refrigerator, 1957,” by Thomas Lux, and her own poem “Love Poem Without a Drop of Hyperbole in It.” Brimhall is the author of five poetry collections, including “Love Prodigal” and “Our Lady of the Ruins,” which won the Barnard Women Poets Prize. She has also received fellowships from the National Endowment…

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Episode 403 THE GREAT AMERICAN AUTHORS Episode 1: F. Scott Fitzgerald 1:08:40

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of our special Holiday Season, "The Great American Authors", Bob Dole's series will return in January 2026. In this episode we welcome you to our series, and introduce you to our host, Randal Wallace's English teach Mother Gloria Bulmer. She was also a writer and was part of only one book published by Coa…

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EP133 - Creativ Company Founder & CEO - Wes Morton 1:06:21

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Episode 133 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with Creativ Company Founder & CEO, Wes Morton. We chat:🎯 Growing up in Brenham, Texas🎯 Taking a sabbatical from Columbia University after freshman year🎯 Joining an archeological dig in Kenya🎯 How restaurant work builds resilience 🎯 Why he spent the pandemic in the Dominican Republic🎯 How Creativ Comp…

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My Origin Story (and a bit from my book, Improvising Adulthood) 22:54

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In this special Thanksgiving-week solo episode, Amanda invites listeners into a more intimate corner of her story. She reads from her book Improvising Adulthood: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me and shares the origin story that shaped who she is, how she thinks, and why Mighty Forces exists at all. Through scenes from her college years—loneliness, q…

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney Remembered from the Eulogies at the Washington National Cathedral (Special Edition) 52:42

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Send us a text In this our second episode honoring the life of Former Vice President Dick Cheney we listen to the various eulogies from his funeral in Washington D.C. at the Washington National Cathedral. They range form his cardiologist, former Press Secretary, a Former President of the United States, his grand children and daughter, a former Cong…

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BOB CAUDLE 1930 - 2025 The Voice of Our Childhood A Tribute , and a tribute to the Pro Wrestling greats that made Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling, great fun!!! 1:19:01

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Send us a text On Sunday, November 15, 2025, I woke up to the news that legendary Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling Host Bob Caudle had died , peacefully, in his sleep at the age of 95. I can’t explain it but this one was like losing a lifelong friend because in a way it was. Bob Caudle’s voice is as familiar to me as any on Earth, he has been a …

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SFN Dad To Dad 405 - JP Klop of Alberta, Canada, A Draftsman & Father Of Two Including One With Schwachman Diamond Syndrome 29:47

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Our guest this week is John Peter (JP) Klop of Alberta, Canada who is a draftsman with JPR Industries and father of two young children including a son with Schwachman Diamond Syndrome. JP and his wife, Lianna, have married for three years and are the proud parents of two young children: Anna (1) and Isaac (2), who has Schwachman Diamond Syndrome, w…

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The SkyePod - Drew's News 29:29

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Big Eva's dead! Long live—Gig Eva? Big Giga? Drew brings us news about anti-institutionalism, pro-Christian Nationalism, and gig-evangelicalization. He and Skye look at our shifting Christian landscape in America (and Canada) and the news stories that represent it. And if all that brings you down, Skillet has a cover of an old Christmas song—but no…

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The Great American Authors Special Season Preview 22:13

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Send us a text Join us starting November 25, 2025 for a Christmas Holidays Special 16th Season as we venture into new territory. Over the end of November and through out December we will spend 16 episodes looking at the Great American Authors, From F. Scott Fitzgerald to Stephen King and all points in between. We hope you will join us as we take a …

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HULK HOGAN (1953 - 2025) , JIM LOVELL (1928 - 2025) , and ROBERT REDFORD (1936 - 2025) : Tributes B 1:13:36

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Send us a text In this episode we look back at three people it is almost hard to imagine not being around. Hulk Hogan, if you are kid in my age range, middle 50s, was as big a star as ever roamed the Earth. He was the catalyst for Professional Wrestling's leap into mainstream society taking it from a cable television novelty, to starring in, what i…

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Pebbles, Pugs & Purpose: Finding Joy in Service with Kimberly Wilson and Michelle Hynes 56:46

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In this episode of Mighty Forces, Amanda reunites with longtime friends Kimberly Wilson and Michelle Hynes, two women whose lives embody creativity, compassion, and service. The three first met decades ago at Kimberly’s beloved Tranquil Space Yoga studio in Washington, D.C.—a place that sparked deep friendships, activism, and the founding of the Tr…

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Twists, Truth & Tension - Creating Compelling TV with NIGEL MARCHANT & MEGAN GALLAGHER - Highlights 12:34

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“We're at times where a lot of the arts are really suffering in multiple countries with funding and cost of living. Understandably, people come for the arts, but our job is at times to hold a mirror to society. We can learn a huge amount. It can really change everyone's perspective. So look, it could be escapism, and we all need that at times, but …

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ALL HER FAULT starring SARAH SNOOK - Behind the Scenes w/ NIGEL MARCHANT & MEGAN GALLAGHER 50:38

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“The people that we choose to love and the ones we choose to rely on and trust… Marissa and Jenny's relationship and that female friendship, that's what we watch happen in the series in real time. Whereas the marriages and the relationships that they're already in maybe aren't so perfect, the one we watch them choose is the one that's rewarding. It…

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POPE FRANCIS (1936 - 2025) , An American Pope, Leo 14th, Charlie Kirk (1993 - 2025) , and Connie Francis (1937 - 2025) TRIBUTES A 1:11:47

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Send us a text In this episode , we look back at three men who worked tirelessly for their religious beliefs and trying to make this world a better place in their own way, Pope Francis, Pope Leo 14th, and Political Activist Charlie Kirk, plus a rock star from the 1950s and 60s, Connie Francis. Pope Francis became the first Jesuit Priest to rise to …

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SFN Dad To Dad 404 - Tom Chibucos of Chicago, A Manager of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Services, Father Of Two Including One w ASD 28:45

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Our guest this week is Tom Chibucos of Chicago, IL, who is a Related Service Provider Manager of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology services at Chicago Public Schools and father of two including one who is on the Autism spectrum. Tom and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of two children; Sylvie (10) and…

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The SkyePod - Alan Hirsch 29:01

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What is the church supposed to be? Alan Hirsch is here to discuss the church growth movement, the duty of discipleship, and how we are tempted to plant pulpits rather than real churches. But Skye questions if retooling our idea of church may be leaving behind wisdom from our forefathers. 0:04 - Theme Song 5:00 - Constantine and Christian Nationalis…

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DAVID GERGEN : An Eye Witness to Power (1942 - 2025) A Tribute 43:49

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Send us a text For decades the one thing that never seemed to change in Washington D.C. was constant presence of David Gergen. He was an aid to Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He was a political analyst for PBS and CNN. David Gergen seemed as permanent a fixture as the Washington Monument in Washington …

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Alex Hutton on the Sports Gambling Scandal, Dangerous Precedents, Dodgers Misery, and More. 45:22

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On this episode, my childhood friend and former podcast cohost Alex Hutton and I react to the sports gambling scandal and its potential fallout. We discuss the inevitabilities and potential precedents being set, how can the risks be mitigated, and the irrationalities and absurdities that are a part of intensive sports betting. Plus, the Dodgers win…

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EP132 - SpecialGuestX & 1stAveMachine Creative Conductor - Sam Penfield 40:30

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Special GuestX & 1stAveMachine Creative Conductor, Sam Penfield, is this episode's guest. We chat:🎯 Growing up in Bowman, North Dakota🎯 Producing for Michael Bay🎯 Being the youngest registered female auctioneer🎯 How AI is changing creative media🎯 How SpecialGuestX & 1stAve Machine are at the forefront of this change**Subscribe to the Media People N…

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Lean Into the We: On Connection, Creativity, and Collective Intelligence with Lisa Gates and Jay Moon Fields 1:05:17

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In this episode of Mighty Forces, Amanda Hirsch brings together two longtime friends, collaborators, and creative powerhouses: Lisa Gates and Jay Moon Fields. What begins with laughter over coffee mugs and shared birthdays unfolds into a layered conversation about what it means to belong—to ourselves, to one another, and to something larger. Amanda…

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VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY, 1941 - 2025 : A Tribute 1:12:16

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Send us a text Last week, former Vice President Dick Cheney passed away, he was 84 years old. There has been no more powerful a figure in the history of politics in the modern era. He transformed the Vice Presidency into a power center all its own. In this episode, we will look back at his life, his love of the outdoors, his life after the White Ho…

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On Mind Games, Power & Obsession - Showrunner HOWARD GORDON & Writer DANIEL PEARLE - Highlights 17:38

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“How do you render something interior filmically? How do you communicate the details of the lost child, of the amount of time of the stuck creative process, and even the exterior, or the externalization of the house as a kind of hellish thing that's barely staying together—literally flooding with waste—and that you can't afford? So those are the de…

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The Beast in Me starring CLAIRE DANES - Behind the Scenes w/ HOWARD GORDON & DANIEL PEARLE 46:26

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“And I think there's also just something about an unfettered or uncensored id that is so captivating. We all have that fantasy of doing exactly what we want with no consequences and sort of letting that go. I think when you see an athlete at the peak of their game, doing that embodied thing and living that dream, or when someone has actually done h…

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French Friday: The Nazi Rot on the Right 1:01:04

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Open Nazi rhetoric is gaining traction on the right, and the response from conservative institutions has been inconsistent at best. Skye and David trace the roots of the problem, the incentives that fueled it, and the late-breaking backlash that may signal a tipping point. They also look at ICE's increasingly aggressive "Kavanaugh stops," the risks…

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SFN Dad To Dad 403 - Swapna Sasidharan Of Schaumburg, IL Mother of 2 Including One With POGZ & Founder Of The Cure POGZ Disorders Foundation 26:46

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Our guest this week is Swapna Sasidharan, of Schaumburg, IL, a Vice President of Technology at APCO Holdings, mother of two children, including one with POGZ, and founder of the Cure POGZ Disorders Foundation. Swapna and her husband, Sandeep, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of two children: daughter Sloka (12) and son Ved (…

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THE REST OF 2025 : A Housekeeping an Announcement Show 5:33

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Send us a text In this brief update we want to fill you in on our special non-political season to carry our show through the holidays, and some tribute episodes we have planned to look back at some of those we lost this year but have not had a chance to look back at as the season progressed. We look forward to 2026 for the return of Bob Dole in our…

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In the Presence of the DALAI LAMA - Doc. Director of WISDOM OF HAPPINESS - Highlights 14:08

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“I can change my mind. I can reduce anger, hatred. Nothing to do with religion. All religions carry the message of love, loving kindness, and tolerance. With different views, there is a possibility to synthesize new ideas. If majority of the world leaders become female, world become safer. I feel that. Compassion is the key factor. Non-violence, co…

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WISDOM OF HAPPINESS - Heart-to-Heart w/ DALAI LAMA - Conversation w/ Director Barbara Miller 43:34

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“ Everybody wants happiness, joyfulness, peaceful world. Our 21st century will not be easy century. Fear, anger, hatred. In our mind we created distinctions. Different nationality, different color, different religion. Strong concept of “we” and “they”. Brothers and sisters of this small planet, we are same human beings. Meanwhile, global warming is…

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Episode 402 BOB DOLE 1993 - 1995 The Last Man Standing (Part 39) The Announcement for President (B) Season Finale 1:03:16

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Send us a text In our season finale we zoom in on the fight over a Balanced budget Amendment on the 1995 Congressional agenda. You will hear Senators go round and round , from Pete Domenici, to Bob Dole, to Paul Simon, to even South Carolina’s own Senator Ernest Hollings. All this debate rages as Bob Dole inches closer and closer to filing for Pres…

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Curiosity & the Courage to Begin with Suzanne and Johanna 1:02:44

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In this warm and honest episode of Mighty Forces, Amanda brings together two women she’s long admired — Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of USA for UNHCR, and Johanna, a leadership coach and consultant — for a reflection on curiosity, competence, ownership, and what it means to give a damn in complex times. The three explore how curiosity fuels good leadership,…

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Episode 401 BOB DOLE 1993 - 1995 The Last Man Standing (Part 38) The Announcement for President (A) 1:12:29

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Send us a text In this episode we start to move you through the big moments of 1995 as we get closer to the kick off of the 1996 Presidential Election. Bob Dole has not totally made his mind up yet and its clear to his wife and staf he needs to make the definitive move. We will relive these moments as Bob Dole makes up his mind to run for a third t…

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The SkyePod - Liberalism 35:01

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Skye and Kaitlyn talk Liberalism, a political philosophy that's shaped our world—but the word has become totally conflated with whatever is considered "left-wing." What is liberalism, why was it instrumental in constructing the American Experiment, and why does Skye seem so much more positive about it than Kaitlyn is? 0:02 - Theme Song 4:04 - Liber…

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SFN Dad To Dad 402 - David Apple of San Francisco, CA, Founder & CEO Of Shark Tooth Bio & Father Of Two Including One With CMT1A 29:20

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Our guest this week is David Apple of San Francisco, CA, a serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Shark Tooth Bio, and father of two, including a son with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. David and his wife, Cristina, have married for seven years and are the proud parents of two young children: Zoe (3) and Ari (5) who was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-…

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Halloween Fun with Jennifer Lee | Stephen King’s ‘SALEM’S LOT 1:09:18

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We wrap up our annual Halloween podcasts with Jennifer Lee and King’s second book . . . and pledge to do a follow up on the film adaptations in December.By Michael Henry Harris

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Episode 400 BOB DOLE 1993 - 1995 The Last Man Standing (part 37) A Look at Newt Gingrich and Bob Dole too 1:03:05

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Send us a text In this episode we set the stage for 1995 as Newt Gingrich becomes the biggest star in politics as he becomes the first Republican Speaker in 40 years. We will look back at his rise and watch him consolidate his position. Plus this also marks the move by Bob Dole to seriously look at his own run for the Presidency. Questions or comme…

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EP131 - T1 President & CSO - Nithya Ramachandran 1:10:16

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Episode 131 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with T1 President & CSO, Nithya Ramachandran. We chat:🎯 Growing up in Toronto, India, and Edmonton🎯 The blueprint to getting a promotion🎯 Consulting during the Alberta energy boom🎯 Pivoting from consulting to marketing🎯 Why you might be someone’s ayahuasca **Subscribe to the Media People Newsletter**m…

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Less Hierarchy, More Community with Vanessa Van Burek and Jean Michel David 51:54

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In the newest episode of Mighty Forces, Amanda Hirsch brings together two creative community builders from New York’s Hudson Valley — Vanessa Van Burek, co-founder of Zena Democratic School, and Jean Michel David, founder of Megabrain Comics — to explore what it really means to nurture curiosity, community, and care. From reimagining education with…

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Episode 399 BOB DOLE 1993 - 1995 The Last Man Standing (Part 36) Under New Management (D) A New Whip 49:24

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Send us a text As we open this episode , we will see Bob Dole truly become the last man standing from an era of political figures who had dominated the scene for over two decades. There would be two Senate leadership races as George Mitchell retired as the Democratic Leader and Alan Simpson faced a challenge in his position as Bob Dole's number two…

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The SkyePod - Jordan Raynor 27:27

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Jordan Raynor joins Skye to talk about Christians throughout history who demonstrate how faith and work go together, from TV star Fred Rogers to the inventor of the Lego brick to Civil Rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer. What can these people teach us about how our faith plays out outside of ministry positions? 0:06 - Theme Song 0:38 - Work and Faith 7…

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SFN Dad To Dad 401 - Greg Corey of Highland Park, IL, A Wealth Manager & Father Of Three Including A Son With Down Syndrome 26:24

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Our guest this week is Greg Corey of Highland Park, IL a wealth manager at Ameriprise Financial Services and father of three children including a son with Down Syndrome. Greg and his wife, Carly, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of three children: Ashton (4), Frankie (6) and Presley (8), who has Mosaic Down syndrome, which w…