Best Ethan Bridge Podcasts (2025)

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Not Ashamed of the Gospel - Pastor Ethan Welch 40:57

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The gospel is not just good advice or inspirational words—it is the very power of God to save. InRomans 1:16–17, Paul declares that he is “not ashamed of the gospel,” even though it offendedthe pride, dignity, and comfort of his culture. The same is true today: the gospel still confrontsour self-reliance and challenges the values of the world, yet …

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ReThinking: Matthew McConaughey on avoiding cynicism and finding gratitude 34:41

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Matthew McConaughey is the Academy Award-winning star of Dallas Buyers Club, Dazed and Confused, or Interstellar. But he’s not just an actor—he’s also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, teacher, and prolific writer. His second book, Poems and Prayers, was built on decades of his journal entries, poems, and life lessons learned. In this episode, Matth…

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Where the Wild Things Graze 52:28

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Whether it’s migrating birds, elk and deer, large predators or invasive species, these three cattlemen have spent decades adapting their management plans to coexist and promote the health of wildlife along with their cattle. Gregory Gardner, G&G Livestock & Cathey Cattle Co.; Mark Overstreet, M&D Overstreet Ranch; and Bob McCan, McFadden Ranch dive…

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ReThinking: Igniting curiosity with Sean The Science Kid 34:03

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At just 10 years old, Sean The Science Kid is our youngest guest ever. Sean is an internet educator with a voracious appetite for learning and a contagious passion for sharing his knowledge. In this episode, Adam chats with Sean and his mother Eunice about the origins of Sean’s curiosity, his strategies for breaking down complex science concepts, a…

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Family On Mission - Pastor Ethan Welch 44:34

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Rome was the heart of the empire—2,000 miles from Jerusalem—pulsing with culture, power, and pressure. Yet Paul writes to the believers there with deep affection, reminding them they are loved by God, called as saints, and known for a faith that’s alive in the very shadow of Caesar. In this passage, we see Paul’s vision for the church: to strengthe…

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#42 - 660 Pounds to Unstoppable: Ethan Benard’s Transformation Story 1:09:20

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What do you do when you're 26 years old, weigh 660 pounds, and feel like God forgot why He kept you alive? For Ethan Benard, the answer came after 60 days in a hospital bed, fighting COVID and bacterial pneumonia simultaneously. When he lost everything - his streaming career, his income, his hope - he had to make a choice that would define the rest…

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ReThinking: Facing your fears with cliff diver Molly Carlson 38:49

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Molly Carlson is a professional high diver, three-time runner-up at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, and the founder of Brave Gang, an online community of people who encourage each other to face their fears together. In this episode, Molly and Adam reflect on anxiety and motivation, the functions and dysfunctions of fear, and how to harness …

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Matt Makens Talks Weather Patterns, Cattle Comfort and Screwworm 39:58

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Matt Makens returns to the show to talk about weather patterns that changed from his spring outlook and created unexpected moisture in different regions of the country this spring and summer. He also discusses his Cattle Comfort Index, a tool he is developing to help cattle feeders and cow-calf producers to manage heat stress on cattle and give pro…

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Slave to Christ - Pastor Ethan Welch 46:39

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This message begins a sermon series in the book of Romans. From the get-go, the author, Paul, introduces himself not with his achievements but with his chains—a slave of Jesus. Paul shows us what it means to belong fully to Christ, and discover that real freedom, purpose, and joy are found, not in serving ourselves, but in being bound to Christ and…

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What a Book Can Do - Pastor Aaron Moore 36:28

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The Bridge Church is a kingdom-centered, multi-ethnic, multigenerational church in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina. We love our city, and we believe God is using us to see his kingdom come here and now.For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/fo…

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ReThinking: Fixing social media with Pinterest CEO Bill Ready 35:20

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On social media, enragement is often used to drive engagement. But what if the algorithm was tuned to what makes us feel good? As the CEO of Pinterest, Bill Ready is leading changes to his platform in the hopes of inspiring change in the tech industry. He and Adam examine steps for improving online interactions, consider solutions for protecting ki…

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ReThinking: How you can do more for others with Rutger Bregman 33:29

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What are you doing to make the world around you better? Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and the author of the new book Moral Ambition. He joins Adam live in the Authors@Wharton series to discuss how to stop capable people from wasting their talents, lessons from great moral pioneers, and what it means to be a good person. They also consider how…

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For the Gospel --Pastor Ethan Welch 45:14

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In a world full of distractions and divisions, the apostle Paul reminds us that the church’s foundation is not performance, personalities, or preferences—but the gospel of Jesus Christ. On this Vision Sunday, we’ll see how the power of the cross unites us, fuels our mission, and shapes everything we do as a church. Together, we are resolved to be a…

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ReThinking: The myth of genius with Helen Lewis 33:01

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What does it mean to be a genius? Journalist Helen Lewis is the author of the new book The Genius Myth, which offers a provocative analysis of how we put brainiacs on a pedestal. In this episode, Helen and Adam unpack our cultural myths about geniuses and explore the dangers of treating them like demigods. They also discuss what Helen learned from …

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King Ranch Institute: Building Leaders for Ranching’s Future 51:10

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On this episode, host Lane Nordlund visits with Dr. Rick Machen, Executive Director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, and graduate Garrett Stribling. They share the Institute’s mission of preparing future ranching leaders, the value of advanced training in ranch management, and how KRIRM’s legacy is shaping the next generation of ca…

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Rich for What -- Pastor Ethan Welch 39:09

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The Bridge Church is a kingdom-centered, multi-ethnic, multigenerational church in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina. We love our city, and we believe God is using us to see his kingdom come here and now. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/ Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/…

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ReThinking: The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd 35:37

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What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of p…

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The Treasure Problem - Pastor Ethan Welch 40:27

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Money isn't primarily a financial issue - it's a heart issue. Jesus teaches that what we treasure reveals who we truly serve. In a world obsessed with wealth and status, we're called to a better way: kingdom impact. God's vision and desire for our lives is that we would learn how to win with money. In this sermon titled "The Treasure Problem", we'l…

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Get Back to Doing What You Love Without Pain 51:46

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Cattle producers know what it’s like to push through pain to get the job done, finish chores, feed and take care of their family. And Rachel O’Grady has personal experience with overcoming extreme pain to pursue her goals. Now she helps rural farmers, ranchers and rodeo athletes to heal and find pain relief without surgery or endless appointments. …

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ReThinking: Ed Helms on growing through failure 27:12

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You may know Ed Helms from his roles on The Office or in The Hangover, but building his career as a successful comedian required many moments of failure and embarrassment. In this episode, Ed joins Adam live at the Authors@Wharton series to discuss his new book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups, look back on what Ed learne…

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Walking in Truth - Pastor Rick Langston 40:03

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The Bridge Church exists to join God in multiplying his kingdom in Wilmington and the world. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/ Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918 If you feel led, give online by clicking here: https://www.thebridgeilm.com/give STAY CONNECTED Instagram…

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ReThinking: The truth about the attention crisis with historian Daniel Immerwahr 35:25

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In the age of social media and short-form content, many people insist that our attention spans are getting shorter. But historian Daniel Immerwahr reminds us that people have cried wolf for centuries about technology hijacking our attention. In this episode, Adam and Daniel dive into evidence that what’s changing is not our attention spans, but the…

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Fight for Your Health - Pastor Jonathan Lenker 35:12

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In a world where the home is under relentless attack—through distorted views of marriage, fractured family roles, confused parenting, and disregard for the unborn—God’s Word calls us to rise and fight for what He designed. *Fight for the Home* is a bold, biblically grounded series that reclaims God’s vision for the home as a place of covenant love,…

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ReThinking: The science of taste and smell with Rachel Herz 34:30

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Do you hate the taste of cilantro and chocolate? You might be a super taster! Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist at Brown University who specializes in taste and smell. In this episode, Adam, Rachel, and Adam’s wife Allison Sweet Grant investigate the sources of their different food preferences, uncover the overlooked power of smell, and analyze the e…

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Fight for Your Kid's Salvation - Pastor Ethan Welch 25:30

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In this sermon, we're celebrating what God is doing in the lives of our kids and students, especially through the impact of camp this past week. From Matthew 18, Jesus shows us that nothing matters more than helping the next generation turn to God and know him. This is a call to "Fight for your Kid's Salvation," and to create every opportunity for …

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#41 - He Died Twice and Came Back Stronger 1:13:50

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Frank Parisi has faced death twice. First from addiction and overdoses on the streets of NYC. Then from heart failure that doctors couldn't explain. After receiving a heart transplant, he didn't just survive. He thrived. Bestselling book. Multiple businesses. In the best shape of his life. Today he's proof that your past doesn't define you, your ci…

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ReThinking: John Green on fighting diseases of injustice 37:29

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You may know John Green as the best-selling author of The Fault In Our Stars or the co-creator of the popular YouTube education channel Crash Course. In this episode, John joins Adam for a live conversation at the Authors@Wharton series to discuss his book Everything is Tuberculosis and his mission to fight diseases of injustice. The two also explo…

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Fight for Your Discipleship - Pastor William Branch 34:36

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In a world where the home is under relentless attack—through distorted views of marriage, fractured family roles, confused parenting, and disregard for the unborn—God’s Word calls us to rise and fight for what He designed. *Fight for the Home* is a bold, biblically grounded series that reclaims God’s vision for the home as a place of covenant love,…

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Colin Woodall & Ethan Lane Talk One Big Beautiful Bill 43:42

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With the recent passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall and Senior Vice President Ethan Lane dive into the important pieces of this bill for cattle producers including tax provisions. They examine Congress’s work on disaster relief programs and wildfire management as well as NCBA’s work defending public land grazing. With prod…

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Special Episode: The Threat of New World Screwworm 25:20

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The New World screwworm has become a topic of discussion amongst cattle producers in the last few months as the pest has moved into Mexico. NCBA, state affiliates and USDA have partnered, working to prepare for this potential threat. In this episode, host Lane Nordlund sits down with NCBA CEO Colin Woodall and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers As…

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ReThinking: What motivates great Americans with Ron Chernow 35:46

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Ron Chernow is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer whose work has deepened our understanding of the men who made history in America, and even inspired Lin Manuel Miranda to write his musical about Alexander Hamilton. In this episode, he and Adam discuss Ron’s new book on Mark Twain, analyze what fuels outsized accomplishments, and dig into what it …

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Fight for Your Kids - Pastor Ethan Welch 34:51

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The Bridge Church exists to join God in multiplying his kingdom in Wilmington and the world. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/ Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918 If you feel led, give online by clicking here: https://www.thebridgeilm.com/give STAY CONNECTED Instagram…

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Joel Enoch - World Champion Athlete and Award-Winning Coach 46:42

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This is Sport Today and Forever. In this podcast, Ben Heys will be diving into the conversation of how sport and faith connect. In this episode, Ben speaks to Joel Enoch, who is a World Champion athlete and an award-winning coach. Joel shares his journey from watching the Atlanta Olympics on the telly to becoming a World Champion. He opens up about…

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ReThinking: Jacinda Ardern on leading with empathy and overcoming self-doubt 38:57

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When Jacinda Ardern was thrown into the race for New Zealand’s prime ministry just months before the general election in 2017, she had no intention of even running for the position—but she knew it was her responsibility to become the leader her country needed. In this episode, Adam and Jacinda reflect on strategies for closing confidence gaps, disc…

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Fight for Your Marriage - Pastor Ethan Welch 43:43

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In a world that's growing more hostile to biblical truth, God's design for marriage still stands as a beautiful picture of Christ and the church. Marriage was never meant to be shaped by culture; it was meant to reflect something far greater - the covenantal, sacrificial love between Christ and his church. In this sermon, Pastor Ethan encourages us…

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ReThinking: The neglected power of siblings with Susan Dominus 35:32

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Many parents believe that their actions will shape the success of their kids. But what if siblings actually matter more? Susan Dominus is a staff writer at the New York Times and the author of The Family Dynamic. In this episode, Susan and Adam discuss the psychology of achievement, the role siblings play in our accomplishments, and the relative im…

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Larry Primeaux: Game Warden, Guardsman and Cattleman 43:13

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Larry and Ellie Primeaux, first-generation cattle farmers in Mississippi, balance full-time careers with raising Angus and Brangus cattle. Larry, a dedicated game warden and K-9 handler with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, brings his deep knowledge of local wildlife to their cattle operation. Ellie, a passionate 5th-gr…

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Fight for Your Family - Pastor Ethan Welch 37:17

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In a world where the home is under relentless attack—through distorted views of marriage, fractured family roles, confused parenting, and disregard for the unborn—God’s Word calls us to rise and fight for what He designed. *Fight for the Home* is a bold, biblically grounded series that reclaims God’s vision for the home as a place of covenant love,…

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WorkLife: Office Hours with Adam: Bridging generational divides 32:51

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Office hours are in session. In today’s episode, Adam follows up on last week’s analysis of generational stereotyping by fielding questions from three guests who are experiencing age-related challenges at work. Together, they discuss the misuse and impact of psychological safety, brainstorm productive ways to counter negative stereotypes about Gen …

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A Father's Faith - Pastor Ethan Welch 35:43

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When crisis hits home, real faith rises. This sermon explores what it means for a father to lead with courage, humility, and trust. Even when the odds are stacked against you, faith in Jesus matters most. Discover how bold faith can move heaven, shift circumstances, and bring life where there once was none. This is "A Father's Faith." The Bridge Ch…

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Ethan Chen - Third Space 34:51

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This is Sport Today and Forever. In this podcast, Ben Heys will be diving into the conversation of how sport and faith connect. In this episode, Ben catches up with Ethan Chen, a personal trainer at one of London’s luxury health clubs, Third Space. We discuss what it’s like being in an industry which is focused on image and self improvement. We als…

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WorkLife: Generational differences are vastly exaggerated 25:44

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There are 5 different generations in the workplace today, and strong views can lead to conflict between age groups. But are generational differences really the problem? In this episode, Adam investigates the root causes of age stereotypes, why they hold us all back, and how to overcome generational divides at work. Guests: journalist Nicole Smith a…

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Forestry & Forage: A New York Cattleman’s Story 44:25

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Brett Chedzoy of Angus Glen Farms in Watkins Glen, New York, shares how his family built a successful grass-fed cow-calf operation practicing agroforestry and silvopasture. As the 2024 ESAP Region I award winner, Brett discusses sustainable grazing, managing 100 paddocks across 500 acres, and using cattle to improve both land and legacy. From Argen…

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Plan B as Preparation - Pastor Adam Bishop 30:25

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The Bridge Church exists to join God in multiplying his kingdom in Wilmington and the world. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/ Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918 If you feel led, give online by clicking here: https://www.thebridgeilm.com/give STAY CONNECTED Instagram…

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WorkLife: The psychology of forgiveness with Michael McCullough 29:52

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In this season of WorkLife, we’re pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the companion for our episode on the secrets of a great apology. Michael McCullough is a psychology professor at UC San Diego and a pioneer in the study of forgiveness, gratitude, and empathy—he finds that al…

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WorkLife: The secrets of a great apology 32:14

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When you mess up, a sincere apology can make all the difference. But making things right takes more than a simple “I’m sorry.” In this episode, Adam takes us from the pre-kindergarten classroom to Formula One’s race track to investigate what it takes to make amends, right wrongs, and repair relationships. Guests: pre-K teacher Kath Konecky; managem…

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I Am the Vine - Pastor Ethan Welch 35:33

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In this week's sermon, we explore one of Jesus’ final and most intimate claims: “I am the vine.” Spoken in the quiet upper room just before the cross, Jesus reveals Himself as the true source of life, growth, and connection. In a world where so many feel cut off, tired, or spiritually dry, this “I Am” statement shows us who Jesus really is—and what…

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WorkLife: The dangers of identity capitalism with Jia Tolentino 34:52

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In this season of WorkLife, we’re pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the deeper dive for our episode on the case against personal branding. Jia Tolentino is a writer at The New Yorker, screenwriter, and author of Trick Mirror—as a lauded culture critic, she’s a keen observer (…

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How Can the Industry Improve Carcass Measurements? 38:20

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Accuracy is important to move the industry in the right direction and cattle size and frame have changed significantly, but the yield grading system hasn’t changed since the 1960s to match them. We need new technology and new grading algorithms to accurately measure carcass data and return profit to the producer. Professor Ty Lawrence with West Tex…

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I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life - Pastor Ethan Welch 41:14

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The Bridge Church exists to join God in multiplying his kingdom in Wilmington and the world. For more information on The Bridge Church, please visit https://thebridgeilm.com/ Next Steps: https://thebridgeilm.churchcenter.com/people/forms/302918 If you feel led, give online by clicking here: https://www.thebridgeilm.com/give STAY CONNECTED Instagram…