Best Matt Nettleton Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation w/ Todd Nettleton, Voice of the Martyrs - A Focus on the Persecution in the nation of Eritrea 32:32

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Join us for a special edition of Wheat Among the Tares this week, as we are joined by Todd Nettleton, the voice of the Voice of the Martyrs radio broadcast. He joins us to providedetails about the persecution of Christians in the nation of Eritrea, and the extreme hardships that, particularly, Christian pastors endure under the oppressing hand of t…

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A Conversation w/ Eric Fair - Missionary to Greece 32:05

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Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares for a conversation with Missionary Eric Fair, who is presently serving in the nation of Greece. Brother Fair is laboring in the very same mission field that the Apostle Paul labored and preached in almost 2000 years ago…Join us as we discuss the challenges that Brother Fair faces now, and the needs as to p…

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Ep155 Azgari Lipshy: Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Azgari: Serial Entrepreneur Launching Service Based Businesses in 90 days 21:05

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to bootstrap a supplement line as a kid, then pivot to lingerie exports and construction gigs? What does it take to bounce back from near-bankruptcies and turn those lessons into an 8-phase blueprint that guarantees launches in 120 days? How can you snag SBA loans, nail competitive edges, and start cash-positiv…

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A Conversation w/Historian Karl Baker - The Translators of the Authorized Holy Bible Pt 2 33:11

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Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares for Part Two of the two-part series that spotlights the history of the translation team of the Holy Bible (1611 Authorized Version). Brother Karl Baker, our church historian, joins usonce again to discuss the history of the men who, under the hand of God, wereinspired and guided in the promulgation of the …

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EP 153 George Turkette, Founder of Turchetti's on Starting a Successful Salumeria 22:56

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In this episode of Default Profitable, Matt sits down with George Turkette, the guy behind Turchetti's, Indy's own USDA-certified wholesale salumeria cranking out top-notch charcuterie. We get into his wild ride from being a broke line cook in downtown restaurants to accidentally launching a business after a chance meeting – maybe with a little win…

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A Conversation w/Historian Karl Baker - The Translators of the Authorized Holy Bible Pt 1 29:53

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Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we begin a two-part series that spotlights the history of the translation team of the Holy Bible (1611 Authorized Version). Our church historian, Brother Karl Baker, joins us to provide the history of the men who were selected to undertake this monumental task that has proven to be the center point of c…

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Ep 153 Jason Barnaby, Founder of Firestarters Inc.: Igniting Your Passion Ain’t Easy, But It’s Worth It 23:39

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What does it take to turn your passion into a thriving business? In this episode of the Default Profitable podcast, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Jason Barnaby, the dynamic founder of Firestarters Inc., to explore the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship. From his days as a ski bum in Colorado to running a coffee shop in Poland and foundi…

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A Conversation w/ Those Who Gave Their Lives - Allen Francis Gardiner, Missionary to Terra de Fuego South America 20:15

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Join us this week as we look back at the account of Allen Francis Gardiner, a man who gave his life in an attempt to reach the inhabitants of Terra de Fuego on the extreme southern tip of South America with the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The desire of this man, along with those who accompanied him on this journey, was notable in Christian his…

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Ep 152 Matt Hunckler, Founder of Powderkeg: Accidental Communities That Spark Real Business Fireworks 27:41

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, I sit down with Matt Hunckler, a serial entrepreneur who's turned bruises and breakthroughs into a thriving tech community powerhouse. We dive into his journey from digitizing vinyl records in high school to founding Powderkeg, chatting about the gritty realities of starting service businesses, nav…

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A Conversation w/ Matt Womack - Missionary to South Africa 31:02

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Missionary Matt Womack, who along with his family are serving in the country of South Africa, joins us this week on Wheat Among the Tares. He provides us with details about the current ministry situation regarding the denial of his in-country visas, and his efforts and hopes that the visas will be reissued. Matt also gives us an idea of how the Lor…

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Ep 151 Lessons Learned From The First 150 Episodes (and What Comes Next) 6:40

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Matt Nettleton, Host of Default Profitable: Bootstrapped Businesses Don't Need a Plan—Just Guts and Adjustments In this milestone episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton takes a solo dive into the podcast's journey after 150 episodes, reflecting on the raw realities of bootstrapped businesses. Drawing from interviews with 143 Indianapoli…

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Ep150 Ashley Beck Cuellar, Founder of Sales Spark: I Thought Everyone Had a Sales Coach 23:44

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In this episode of Default Profitable, I sit down with Ashley Beck Cuellar, a sales powerhouse who's traded 17 years of slinging automotive direct mail for building her own coaching empire. We dive into the wild ride of leaving a cushy gig at Perk Marketing, the eye-opening realities of entrepreneurship, and why having an outside sales coach isn't …

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A Conversation w/ Those Who Gave Their Lives - John Brainerd, The "Forgotten" Brainerd 29:57

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This week’s Wheat Among the Tares program features the historical account of the life of John Brainerd, who has come to be known as the “Forgotten Brainerd”. This man was the brother of David Brainerd, the celebrated missionary to the native tribes of New Jersey and New York in the 1700’s. Join us as we find out how John Brainerd was the successor …

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Ep149 Mike Hurley, Founder of WarmUp: Pivoting from SaaS Sorrow to Agency Success 29:07

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In this episode of Default Profitable, I sit down with Mike Hurley, a lifelong Indianapolis resident who's turned his sales and marketing savvy into a thriving digital agency called WarmUp. We dive into his journey from side hustle to full-time venture, including the tough pivot after losing a co-founder during COVID, and how he's navigated the wil…

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Ep148 Josh Brammer, Founder of Lantern: Don't Feed the Growth Monster – Or It'll Devour Your Dreams 29:50

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In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Josh Brammer, a seasoned marketing veteran turned business coach, about the gritty realities of starting, running, and scaling creative businesses. Drawing from his experience managing four agencies, selling one, and now guiding solopreneurs through Lantern, Josh shares candid in…

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A Conversation w/Chris Shull - Pioneer Missionary to Greenland 28:56

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, Missionary Chris Shull joins us from Illuisat Greenland, where he and his family have labored on the mission field for 18 years. Recent events inthe political arena in Greenland has drawn criticism from the native Greenland community upon the ministry, and Brother Shull shares with us about this situation along w…

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Ep147 Chris Theisen, Founder of Bullpen Consulting: From Layoff Strikeouts to Solopreneur Home Runs 27:54

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton chats with longtime acquaintance Chris Theisen about the rollercoaster of building a marketing business in Indianapolis. They dive into Chris's 15-year evolution from social and digital marketing roles to founding Bullpen Consulting in early 2024, sparked by a corporate layoff. …

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Ep146 Patrick O'Donnell, Outsourced VP of Sales at Sales Xceleration and Co-Owner of Barringer's Tavern: From Corporate Comfort to Entrepreneurial Chaos 22:24

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In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Patrick O'Donnell, a serial entrepreneur who traded a stable corporate career in sales leadership for the unpredictable world of small business ownership. Patrick opens up about his transition from large public companies to launching a fractional sales leadership practice with Sa…

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A Conversation w/Historian Karl Baker - The Mormon Doctrine and Beliefs Pt. 2 34:52

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Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we air Part 2 of the two-part series featuring the history and teachings of the Mormons. Our resident historian, Brother Karl Baker, inthis episode, provides us with details associated with the teachings and traditions of the Mormon “church”, and how their teachings compare in the light of the Holy Scri…

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Ep145 Chris Wilkey, Professor and Director of the Center for Professional Selling at Ball State University: From DJ Gigs to Sales Mastery – Why Listening Trumps Talking Every Time 25:41

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In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Chris Wilkey about the evolution of professional selling, drawing from Chris's eclectic career path that spans software sales, running a digital marketing agency and wedding DJ business, to leading Ball State's Center for Professional Selling. They dive into the misconceptions of…

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Ep144 Daniel Herndon, Brand Strategist and Founder of HRNDN: Your Secret Weapon for Building a Business Empire 23:35

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In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Daniel Herndon about the raw realities of launching, pivoting, and scaling a business. From his roots in a touring rock band to becoming a sought-after brand strategist, Daniel shares his journey of turning side hustles into sustainable ventures, emphasizing how charging upfront,…

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A Conversation w/Historian Karl Baker - The Mormon Doctrine and Beliefs Pt. 1 36:59

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Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we air Part 1 of a two-part series featuring the history and teachings of the Mormons. Our resident historian, Brother Karl Baker, provides us with details associated with the founder (Joseph Smith), and the teachings and traditions of this cult, and how their teachings compare in the light of the Holy …

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Ep143 Shane Nichols, Author of White Collar Prospecting: Say Goodbye to Soul-Crushing Cold Calls 19:23

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In this episode of Default Profitable, host Matt Nettleton chats with Shane Nichols, a seasoned media sales veteran turned author, about his journey from traditional sales roles in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, and college sports sponsorships to launching a side hustle based on innovative B2B prospecting strategies. Shane shares how post-COVID …

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Ep142 Eric Dunaway, Assistant Professor of Economics at Wabash College 24:53

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Join host Matt Nettleton as he sits down with Eric Dunaway, an assistant professor of economics at Wabash College. They delve into the unique approach Wabash takes towards business education, emphasizing real-world experience over traditional classroom learning. Eric shares insights on the importance of critical thinking, the role of randomness in …

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A Conversation w/ Tim Faulk - Reach International Ministries - The Ministry and Care of Orphaned Children in Myanmar 30:05

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Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this (James 1:27). Join us this week as we focus on the orphan population, innocent victims of the current war happening in the country of Myanmar, and how Baptist pastors are tasked with the care of orphans who are suffering as a result. Tim Faulk, Executive Director of inSide Myanmar/Reach …

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Ep141 Andrew Johnson, Owner Northbrook Brewing 22:53

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Join host Matt Nettleton as he sits down with Andrew Johnson, co-founder of Northbrook Brewing in Arcadia, Indiana. Discover the inspiring journey of how Andrew transitioned from a special education teacher to a successful brewery owner. Learn about the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. Key Highlights: Andrew's background and…

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A Conversation w/ Those Who Gave Their Lives - John Geddie, Missionary to the South Pacific 28:00

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we journey back to the years of the mid-1800’s to learn about the missionary efforts of John Geddie, who gave himself to go the islands of the South Pacific. Join us as we learn of the hardships and challenges he faced in order to take the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to a forgotten people who lived in utter s…

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Ep140 Andrea Liebross, Author "She Thinks Big", Life Coach and Podcast Host 24:41

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Andrea Liebross to explore the intricacies of starting and growing a small business. Andrea shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of mindset, planning, and support systems. Key Takeaways: The significance of integra…

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A Conversation w/ Mr. Loi Le - The Story of Escape from Communism to the Gospel 34:29

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Join us this week on Wheat Anong the Tares as we feature the true testimony of Loi Le, a descendant of North Vietnamese parents, who fled their country to seek refuge from the communist rule of North Vietnam on the 1980’s. Brother Le provides amazing details as to their lives, theireventual escape through the providence of God that brought them ult…

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Ep139 Andrea Simpson, Co-Founder of Orangily 25:35

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton sits down with Andrea Simpson, co-founder of Orngeli, a wellness bottle shop and community space. Andrea shares her journey of starting a specialty business with her sister, the challenges and successes they've faced, and the importance of building relationships in entrepreneurs…

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A Conversation About America's Founding Principles - Pastor Steve Williamson & Bro. Karl Baker 37:25

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Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we remember our country’s founding, and the “why “ of the blessings we have from the Lord. Pastor Steve Williamson and Brother Karl Baker, our church historian, joins us to discuss the reasons of America’s greatness, and what we must do to maintain the good hand of the Lord upon our land……

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Ep138 Derek Hammer CEO of The Hammer Companies 29:01

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In this episode host Matt Nettleton talks with Derek Hammer, CEO of the Hammer Companies, to discuss the journey of starting and growing multiple businesses. From the inception of Hammer Lighting and Grip to the challenges faced during the pandemic, Derek shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of having a business plan, and the value o…

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A Conversation w/ Brad Lindsey, Host of Hymns for Life - CCM Music and the Compromise of the Churches 37:43

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“The devil has seldom done a more clever thing, than hinting to the Church that part of their mission is to provide entertainment for the people, with a view to winning them…” This quote is cited from a pastor, who is well known – butfrom when and where? Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we focus with our guest, Brad Lindsey (Hymns for …

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Ep137 Jenn Lisak Golding Founder and CEO Founder and CEO Sapphire Strategy 22:00

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In this episode host Matt Nettleton interviews Jenn Lisak Golding. Jenn is Founder and CEO of Sapphire Strategy, a digital marketing agency that blends rich data with experienced-back intuition to optimize marketing performance for service-based businesses and nonprofits. An award-winning strategist, Jenn’s developed the Marketing Lifecycle Model: …

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A Conversation w/ Pastor Eric Klerk - The Story of Charles Glock, The Atheist That Finally Believed 38:22

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This week as we bring back one of our programs that features the account of an atheist that came to know the truth about God, and the salvation that is through the Lord Jesus Christ. Join us as we listen to Pastor Eric Klerk, Pastor of Shepherds Grace Baptist Church in Sandpoint Idaho, describe how this man, Charles Glock, came from atheism, philos…

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Ep136 Darren Cooper Founder and Lead Creative 1898 Creative 22:18

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton speaks with Darren Cooper, the founder of 1898 Creative. They discuss Darren's journey from musician to entrepreneur, the challenges of building a creative business, and the importance of mindset and finding a niche in content creation. Darren shares valuable insights on surroun…

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Ep135 Andrew Curtis, President and Founder Fuel VM 26:15

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In this episode host Matt Nettleton interviews Andrew Curtis. Andrew is president and founder of FUEL VM. He and his company have been leaned on as a marketing leader for such organizations as Boy Scouts of America, Trinity Broadcasting Network and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. He’s a pragmatic marketing mind who embraces both creati…

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A Conversation w/ Those Who Gave Their Lives - George Muller, A Man of Faith 25:01

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we return to our program archives to feature the life and testimony of George Muller of Bristol England. This ordinary man, through faith and trust in the Lord God, fostered a testimony that God hears prayer, and built a series of orphanages in the 1800’s that are still in operation today. Join us for this most u…

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Ep134 Chuck Gillespie Executive Director Executive Director Indiana Association of PHCC 22:04

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Chuck recommends a few books It's the Manager - Jim Clifton and Jim Harter (any Gallup Book is a must read) The 7 Day Weekend - Ricardo Semler (made me rethink culture) The Growth Delusion - David Pilling (made me realize how what we measure matters) The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James (Just oner of the best inspirational stories and a good movie)…

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Ep133 Jeff Farren How to Sell a Business 29:14

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In this episode, host Matt Nettleton and guest Jeff Farren discuss the intricacies of selling a business. They explore the importance of preparing for an exit strategy well in advance, the psychological aspects of letting go of a business, and the necessity of having proper documentation and financial records. The conversation also delves into the …

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A Conversation w/Missionary Danny Kessler - A Trial of Affliction and God's Deliverance 27:48

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, our guest, Missionary Danny Kessler, shares his story about a recent event in the life of his family (his daughter specifically) that brought about a deep trial of faith in their lives. Join us as Brother Kessler describes the events and his thoughts as he and his family went through the depths of this trial that…

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Ep132 Jeff Farren How to Buy a Business 24:52

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In this episode, Matt Nettleton and Jeff Farren discuss the intricacies of buying and selling businesses. They explore the motivations behind purchasing a business, the transition from employee to owner, and the importance of financial transparency. Jeff shares insights on identifying good business opportunities, evaluating customer relationships, …

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Ep131 Ray Mills CEO RM Media 23:10

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton interviews Ray Mills, a seasoned video producer and entrepreneur. Ray shares his journey from working in a Christian organization for 20 years to becoming the owner of RM Media, a video production company. He discusses the challenges he faced while transitioning from a stable jo…

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A Conversation w/ Those Who Gave Their Lives - The Trial of John Bunyan, 1660 (Part 2) 25:29

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we go to the life of John Bunyan (author of The Pilgrims Progress) and his time spent before the magistrates of England, and the details of his court proceedings. This episode provides us with the additional details of his initial court hearing in November of 1660, which conveys the pressures and persecution Mr. …

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Ep130 Jen Edds, Head Broad in Charge at Brassy Broadcasting 21:52

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton interviews Jen Edds, the head of Brassy Broadcasting Company. They discuss Jen's journey from a corporate job to starting her own podcasting business, the importance of clarity in identifying ideal clients, and the significance of community in the podcasting world. Jen shares va…

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A Conversation w/ David Bennett - International Missions Director, Silent Word Ministries 40:33

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Join us this week as we learn about a sometimes, “forgotten” people, and yet a mission field that is in need of those that will go. The ministry – the world of the deaf. Our guest is Mr. David Bennett, International Missions Director, with Silent Word Ministries, who conveys his heart as to how he first entered this ministry, and describes the vast…

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Ep129 Michael Salemi, Co Owner, Colored Threads 25:22

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton speaks with Michael Salemi, co-owner of Colored Threads, about his journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship. Michael shares insights on the challenges of starting a business, the importance of patience, and the evolution of their business plan. He emphasizes the need f…

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A Conversation w/ Those Who Gave Their Lives - David Brainerd, Missionary to Colonial Native Americans 20:02

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we step back in church history to learn about the missionary endeavors of David Brainerd, a young man whose heart the Lord moved to go to the native Americans during the colonial time period of the 1700’s. His work with the Indians of western New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York is still honored today, as a man …

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Ep128 Jessica Roosa, Founder, This Old Farm 24:59

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In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, host Matt Nettleton interviews Jessica Roosa, a first-generation farmer and meat processor. Jessica shares her journey from being a chemist to starting her own business in meat processing and sales, focusing on natural foods and supporting local farmers. She discusses the challenges and failures sh…

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The Testimony of Darlene Diebler Rose - Part 2 48:22

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This is Part 2 of this special program featuring the testimony of Darlene Diebler Rose, a missionary that accompanied her husband to the mission field in Papua New Guinea during the years of pre-WWII and eventually during the war time period, and who suffered four years in a Japanese POW camp...listen now to the concluding episode of her testimony.…