Best Eric Hicks Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 354: Amelia Hruby - Reclaiming Our Attention From Social Media In 2026 57:41

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Friends, welcome to the final episode of 2025. We're bringing the year (and season 8 of the podcast!) to a close with a new friend of the show - Amelia Hruby. Amelia wrote a book called "Your Attention is Sacred (Except on Social Media)" and she's on the show today to talk to us about some things we might not realize about social media and the way …

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Michelle Cook - Clay County Sheriff 49:27

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We interview Michelle Cook, the current Sheriff for Clay County here in Northeast Florida. She shares her story of growing up here in Jacksonville, attending UNF, and discovering her passion for law enforcement during a ride along day. Michelle discusses her passion for protecting and serving, how she used her smaller stature to her advantage as an…

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Episode 353: Stefanie Caponi - Tarot As A Tool For Manifestion And Shadow Work 43:05

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Friends, this week we are talking to the official tarot reader and astrologer of the What If Project, my friend - Stefanie Caponi. I love the work that Stefanie is doing in the world as she breaks down and presents ideas and topics that many were raised to fear (!) in profound and non-threatening ways. Today we revisit the topic of "tarot" and how …

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Episode 352: Mory Fontanez - Meeting Our Higher Self And The Realization That There Is No 'Other' 48:08

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Friends. This week we are talking to Mory Fontanez about her book, "Higher Self: Reclaiming the Power of Your Intuition" and, let me tell you - this book is scratching me right where I itch. I was raised in a world where I was told to DISTRUST the voice inside. Heck, I was even told it was a DEMON that needed to be CAST OUT and sent to the pits of …

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Grit Brokerage + Clinton Hicks Discuss the Acquisition of EWN.com Domain Name 28:19

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Grit Brokerage's Brian Harbin and Maureen Sullivan speak with Clinton Hicks about the acquisition of EWN.com domain name discussing the what, why, and how it all happened. Clinton speaks to the importance of owning and using a premium domain and how a url shortener helps with branding, credibility, and marketing. Enjoy! Website: https://www.grit.or…

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Episode 351: Brian McLaren - Imagining A New Way Forward 43:55

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This week we are talking to Brian McLaren about his new book (the first in a trilogy), "The Last Voyage". We talk about the current state of the world and how humanity can come together to envision and dream about a new way forward. Looking for some motivation and encouragement during these divisive moments that we're in? This one will help. Enjoy!…

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Grit Brokerage Team Discusses 2025 Domain Sales and Trends 37:43

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Grit Brokerage's Brian Harbin and Michael Law discuss some of their recent sales including Sunlight.com, Computing.com, Phoenix.com, Assembly.com, Pallet.com, Nowhere.com, Yet.com, Quo.com, and others. They also discuss acquisition and sales stories and recent trends in the domain industry. Enjoy! Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www…

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PHP Pie with James Titcumb 32:59

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PIE is a new installer for PHP extensions intended to eventually replace PECL. It is distributed as a PHAR, just like Composer, and works similarly to Composer. However, it installs PHP extensions (PHP Modules or Zend Extensions) to your PHP installation rather than pulling PHP packages into your project or library. 🔗 Show Links https://laravel-new…

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Check In 3: Oreo The Menace, Grief, And What's In Store For Season 9 Of The What If Project 30:05

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Friends, it's time for another check in. How are you? What's going on? Email me at [email protected] if you want to chat. Today I want to tell you about our new kitten, Oreo. I also want to talk to you about how our family has been learning to grieve. And I want to tell you about some tweaks and changes coming to Season 9 of the What If P…

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Grit Brokerage Discusses the Domain Acquisition of BrightWatch.com w/ CEO - Eric Aronson 17:50

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In this episode, Grit Brokerage discusses helping GetBrightWatch.com acquire the domain BrightWatch.com with CEO Eric Aronson. He shares why they made decision to go after the domain, the process to acquire it, and the immediate benefits of owning this domain. Enjoy! Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQ…

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Episode 350: Judika Illes - Talking About Witchcraft, Christianity, Jesus, And More With A Practicing Witch 1:00:17

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(**NOTE: I had some audio issues with the episode and so had to cut out a few seconds here and there which is why edits might be more noticeable this week). If you grew up like me, in a conservative / fundamentalist / Evangelical world ... something in you likely cringed a bit when you saw the word "witchcraft" and "witch" in the title. It's OK to …

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Episode 349: Julia O'Brien - What If The Prophets Of Israel Weren't Primarily Interested In Issues Of Social Justice? 1:04:55

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I recorded this episode back in January and am releasing it now - many, many months later. Why? It challenged me so much that before I let others in on it, I had to let the words and ideas and thoughts really permeate into my own being. I recorded many conversations in 2025, but this is one of my top 2 or 3 favorites. Julia is Professor Emerita of …

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Inside the New Laravel Forge with James Brooks 25:13

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In this episode, Eric Barnes sits down with James Brooks, team lead for Laravel’s core services team, to dive into the new Laravel Forge launch. James walks through the biggest updates to Forge, from organization support and zero-downtime deployments to the new command palette that makes managing servers and deployments easier than ever. We also ex…

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High Profile Attorney - John Phillips 1:26:12

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We sit down with John Phillips who runs a defense law firm in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been the attorney for many high profile clients like the Tiger King and Omarosa, is a TEDx speaker, business owner, father of 3, and has built a large social media following on YouTube. He shares with us some incredible stories and up close moments with Robe…

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Epsiode 348: Eric Reitan - Limited Salvation And The Problem Of Heavenly Grief 1:11:55

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This week we are talking to Eric Reitan. When I was a kid my teachers told me that when I got to heaven I would celebrate and be happy even if my friends and family were burning in hell - say WHAT?! Were you taught that too? Join Eric and I as we talk about his book, "Troubled Paradise: Limited Salvation and the Problem of Heavenly Grief". Enjoy! S…

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Episode 347: Lisa Zega - The Beauty Of Befriending Our Grief 1:02:54

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This week we are talking to my friend Lisa Zega. Lisa is a long time listener of the podcast, a grief educator, life coach, and host of the "Grief Heals" podcast. In this episode we talk about life and spirituality and grief and how embracing our grief can lead to radical life change. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: LISA ZEGA: https://legityou.com/ GRIEF HEALS:…

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Episode 346: Dana Hicks - Spirituality, Deconstruction, And Exploring New Ways To Be 50:19

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Friends, this week we sit down with Dana Hicks to talk about his latest book, "The Quest for Thin Places: How to Find Spirituality After Deconstruction". We talk about our spiritual journeys, learning to dance in the liminal places, and exploring new ways to be in the world. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: DANA HICKS: https://www.danahicks.blog/ THE QUEST FOR T…

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Episode 345: Michelle Felice - One Woman's Leadership Journey In The Church 55:16

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This week we are talking to Michelle Felice about her book "Throw Another Pebble On The Pile". She tells us about her leadership journey in the church and what it's looking like for her to continue to learn to love in the midst of the divisive times we're in. Pour a cup of coffee and join us at her table - this is a good one. SHOW NOTES: MICHELLE F…

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Apache Helicopter Pilot and CEO - Shannon Polson 1:03:38

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We speak with the founder of The Grit Institute and discuss our passion for the word grit! Shannon was one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army leading line units on 3 continents. She is a speaker, author of The Grit Factor and North of Hope, and CEO focusing on developing leaders through executive education. We also dis…

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Episode 344: Brandon Andress - Choosing To Go Deeper In A Divided World 49:16

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This week we're talking to Brandon Andress about his book, "Deep Calls to Deep". We talk about navigating these divisive times with a mindset of love and what it looks like to hold our values differently than the way the world might expect us to. This one will challenge you! Enjoy. SHOW NOTES: BRANDON ANDRESS: https://www.brandonandress.com/ DEEP C…

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Episode 343: Kurt Gray - Approaching Divisive Times Differently 43:45

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This week we're talking to Kurt Gray about his book, "Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground". We talk about finding the humanity in all people, how we often misinterpret the intentions of "the other side" ... and so much more. If you're trying to find a different way to exist in these divisive moments, thi…

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Laravel Boost with Ashley Hindle 44:24

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Laravel Boost is your new AI coding starter kit, designed to make working with AI agents better. It does this by feeding them Laravel-specific data to help them write higher-quality code. Ashley Hindle described it as, "Boost helps guide the AI to do better". Some of the features of Boost include: Provides a Laravel-specific MCP Server Version-spec…

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Episode 342: Stacy Singledecker - Evolving In Our Faith 1:06:09

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This week we are talking to my friend and long time listener of the podcast, Stacy Singledecker. Stacy joined me to share a bit about her faith journey and how her thoughts about God have evolved over the years. If you find yourself in a place where your own thoughts about God are expanding beyond the box you were raised - Stacy's story will be med…

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Episode 341: Jon Paul Sydnor - Progressive Theology As A Theology Of Progress 45:52

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This week we are talking to Jon Paul Sydnor about his book "The Great Open Dance". We explore the idea of "progressive theology" being a "theology of progress" and what it looks like to move foward in a world that is spinning it's wheels in the muds of division, judgement, hatred, etc. Looking for some hope in these divided times? This one will hel…

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Episode 340: Carl McColman - Read The Bible Like A Mystic 1:03:31

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This week Carl McColman is back on the show to talk to us about his journey with the Bible and what it means to read the Bible and engage with it's many stories like a Mystic. If your relationship with the Bible is tangled and complicated, this will help! SHOW NOTES: CARL MCCOLMAN: https://www.anamchara.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKcOq1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicml…

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3x Gold Medal Olympian Swimmer - Nancy Hogshead 1:09:26

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We sit down with Nancy Hogshead and discuss her journey of becoming an Olympic Swimmer that won 3 gold medals and a silver in the '84 Olympics. Swimming 800 laps per day in training, elite coaching, and a supportive family helped her get the first swimming scholarship at Duke University. After obtaining her law degree and practicing law for many ye…

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Episode 339: Brendan Barca - Buddhism And Living With Compassion In A Divided World 38:29

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This week we're talking to Brendan Barca who co-wrote a book with his wife called, "The Daily Buddhist" where over the course of 366 days they take us into the heart of Buddhism and how it can help us live a more happy, free, mindful life. Looking for a book to help you jumpstart your days with some fresh perspective? Go get it! SHOW NOTES: BRENDAN…

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Check In 2: Making Art, Reading Books, Battling Mice In My Crawl Space 27:56

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Hello friends, this is our SECOND check in - a time of flipping on the mic and catching up with you, sharing a bit of what's going on in my life. And I'd love to hear what's going on in yours, email me at [email protected] - I will answer! Here are some links, peace! ... MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Re…

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Episode 338: Thomas Oord And Chad Bahl - The Power Of Love In A Divided World 54:12

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This week we're talking to Thomas Oord and Chad Bahl about Amipotence (ami ... who?!) and the power of love in a divided world. This one is a game-changer - enjoy! SHOW NOTES: THOMAS OORD: https://thomasjayoord.com CHAD BAHL: https://www.facebook.com/chad.bahl AMIPOTENCE: https://www.amazon.com/Amipotence-Support-Criticism-Expansion-Application/dp/…

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Will Cain - Fox News Anchor 59:35

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In this episode, Fox News Anchor Will Cain shares his journey from growing up in Texas, competing on the water polo team at Pepperdine, law school, entrepreneurship and running a media company, working with CNN, ESPN, and Fox News. He shares incredible insight behind his determination and passion for broadcasting and what he has endured through the…

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Episode 337: Annie B. Jones - Staying Put In A World That Is On The Move 47:42

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This week we are talking to Annie B. Jones about her amazing book, "Ordinary Time". We talk about staying put in a world that is always on the move - staying in friendship, staying true to ourselves, staying true to our faith, and so much more. If you're looking for some fresh perspective for your journey - Annie has you covered. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES:…

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Olympic Decathlete - Garrett Scantling Update Interview 46:11

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We sit back down with Garrett a little more than 2 years since our first interview. We discuss his decision to train and prepare for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and why and how he has changed since he competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We also talk about his journey as a coach and trainer over the past two years and what he has learned about…

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Episode 336: John A. Powell - Creating A World Where Everyone Belongs 49:51

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This week we are talking to John A. Powell about his book, "The Power of Bridging". We talk about unity and what it looks like to create a world (in these very divisive times!) where everyone belongs. This one will challenge you and (hopefully!) inspire you. Enjoy, and much love! SHOW NOTES: JOHN A. POWELL: https://www.johnapowell.org THE POWER OF …

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Episode 335: Amie McNee - Making Art Is Rebellion 42:04

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This week we're talking to Amie McNee about her new book, "We Need Your Art". Everyone makes art, everyone is creative - and whatever creative juices you have bubbling up in you? The world needs it. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: AMIE MCNEE: https://www.amiemcnee.com WE NEED YOUR ART: https://www.amazon.com/We-Need-Your-Art-Something/dp/0593833007/ref=sr_1_1?c…

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Jacksonville Jaguar Legend - Donovin Darious 1:00:33

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Donovin Darius shares his incredible journey from growing up in Camden, New Jersey and using football as a path to lead, motivate, and inspire others. He holds the record for career tackles at Syracuse with 347 tackles, and he played 8 seasons with the Jaguars and is the only player to have 3 franchise tags during his NFL career. He is now a motiva…

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PHPverse - Celebrating PHP's 30th Anniversary with Brent Roose 50:56

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Eric and Brent discuss the evolution of PHP, the importance of testing, and the introduction of Tempest, a new PHP framework. They delve into the challenges of code highlighting and the innovations that have emerged in the PHP community, including the exciting developments surrounding Franken-PHP. The discussion also touches on the future of PHP an…

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Episode 334: Bruce Epperly - Born Again Everyday, A Bigger Jesus, And The Power Of Reiki 50:21

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This week we are talking to Dr. Bruce Epperly about his journey with Jesus and his experience as a Pastor who is also Reiki Master. This is a good one - ENJOY! SHOW NOTES: BRUCE EPPERLY: https://www.drbruceepperly.com BRUCE'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bruce-G.-Epperly/author/B08CZZ94L9?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1743529234&sr=8-1&isDramIn…

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Check In 1: Summer Is Coming, Art Is Fun, And (Minor) Tweaks To The Podcast 22:01

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Friends, starting next week I'm tweaking something on the podcast that will lead to an experiment with these bi-monthly check ins. In this check in I talk about these check ins, Jordan's upcoming Summer break, art, Patreon, and an idea I'm kicking around for 2026. 2026? What? Yes, I think far in advance. HA! Check it out, tell me what you think. Mu…

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Episode 333: Felicia Murrell - What If There's Another Way To Be? 1:07:23

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This week we talk to Felicia Murrell about her book, "AND: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World" and let me tell you - this is the most important conversation I've EVER had on the podcast. 333 episodes in and this one stands above the others in terms of thougths that helped shape me, mold me, comfort me, challenge me, and make me fee…

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Jacksonville Sharks Head Coach - Jason Gibson 1:06:23

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We get to sit down with the Head Coach of the Jacksonville Sharks. The Sharks are the arena football team here in Jacksonville, and Jason shares his journey from playing wide receiver in college and beyond, coaching high school football, and coaching arena football now for almost 20 years. It's an interesting and captivating conversation learning a…

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Episode 332: Blair Coyle - What If Resurrection Is About Losing Your Religion To Find True Life? 57:27

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This week we're talking to Blair Coyle. Blair is a singer and songwriter who creates beautiful music that is birthed out of his faith deconstruction / evolution. Today he talks to us about his music, his journey, and how his understanding of God and faith have evolved. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: BLAIR COYLE: https://www.blaircoylemusic.com APOSTASY ANTHEMS…

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We Accidentally Summoned DAGON While Recording the Podcast... 2:09:04

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Send us a text Dagon? HanjoWich? Bootyass? Who are these people?By Slappin’ Bird, Pushin’ Rope

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Whisp, a Pure PHP SSH server, with Ashley Hindle 28:38

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WhispPHP is a Pure PHP SSH server created by Ashley Hindle. It is the simplest way to build PHP SSH apps and allows you to run your Laravel Prompts apps through SSH with ridiculous simplicity. Show Links: - Whisp Docs - https://whispphp.com - Whisp Demos - https://whispphp.com/docs/1.0.0/whisp-demos - Ashley’s site - https://ashleyhindle.com - Fanc…

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Episode 331: Liz Charlotte Grant - What If We Saw The Bible As A Beautiful Masterwork Of Ancient Art? 57:24

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Is it possible to continue to find value in the Bible when you no longer see the Bible as the inerrant, perfect, almighty Word of God? Is it possible for the Bible to continue to speak into our lives post-Evangelicalism? Is it possible for the Bible to be MORE than you ever imagined it could be? This week we talk to Liz Charlotte Grant about her am…

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Larabelles, Conference Speaking, and more with Zuzana K 58:05

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In this episode, Eric L. Barnes sits down with Zuzana to explore the power of community in tech and her journey building Larabelles, an initiative supporting women and everyone who doesn't identify as a man in Laravel development. Zuzana shares her path into tech, the challenges of promoting diversity, and why visible role models matter. They dive …

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How to Get Hired and Hire Better with Dave Hicking 30:08

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We sat down with Dave Hicking to talk about LaraJobs' new section of articles and videos to help you advance your career and improve your hiring processes. They are breaking it down into two sections: For Developers: How to Get Hired This section offers insights and practical advice to assist developers in navigating the job market effectively. Som…

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Connect your Laravel application to the physical world with Pinout 25:01

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Pinout is a Laravel package that bridges the gap between web applications and hardware, enabling developers to control hardware components directly from their Laravel projects. With Pinout, you can interact with GPIO pins, control displays, and more, all within Laravel. How does Pinout work? Run your Laravel application directly on your Raspberry P…

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Grit Brokerage Discusses the Domain Acquisition of Alively.com w/ CEO - Andrew McConnell 25:18

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In this episode, Grit Brokerage discusses helping Alively acquire the domain Alively.com with co-Founder and CEO Andrew McConnell. He shares about the mission behind Alively, how they determined the name, the process to acquire it, and the profound impact having this domain has had on their business. Enjoy! Website: https://www.grit.org/ Youtube: h…

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Episode 330: Larry Jordan - What If We Were To Hold Our Beliefs More Loosely? 1:03:27

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This week we're talking to Larry Jordan about his book, "THE WAY" and wondering how the world might change if we allowed our beliefs to rest in our open palms instead of our closed fists ... if we asked more questions of those who see things differently instead of making more declarations about how we're right and they're wrong. This one will stret…

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Milking Squids for Palestine Under the Influence of Bird Juice, Huffing Anima: A Tutorial on Making the World's Most Forbidden Cocktail Part 2 of 2 11:22

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Send us a text Welp, there was an error and the tail end of the episode ended up not being published. So if you feel like you're missing something, listen to this to feel some CLOSURE! ok, bye now We have so many beanie babies for sale. mountains of them slappinbirdpod.com/beaniebabies4saleMOUNTAINSALE!!…