Best Ruslan KD Podcasts (2025)

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The Christian Mastermind Behind Micheal Jackson 1:19:01

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What happens when one of the biggest producers in music—behind hits for Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and more—reveals that he’s actually a devoted follower of Jesus? In this episode, Ruslan sits down with Rodney Jerkins, better known as “Darkchild,” to talk about his journey of faith, success, and struggle in…

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Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure with Ruslan KD, Ep. 253 1:09:12

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In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, frequent cohost, Joshua Broome sits down with content creator, entrepreneur, and hip-hop artist Ruslan KD to unpack his new book Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure. In this conversation you’ll learn to understand the difference between selfish and godly amb…

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From Jesus-Denier to Jesus-Defender: Jon Noyes 37:54

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Guest: Jon Noyes, Stand to Reason - Speaker for PCA’s Biblical Worldview Conference, September 28-30, 2025 If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. Loved chatting with Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason about the importance of developing a Biblical worldview and his personal journey to faith in Jesus Christ. Hope you enjoy t…

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How To Defeat Lust if You Can't Stop (you're missing this) 20:47

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In this episode, we unpack the simple but not easy formula to truly defeat lust and addiction. Drawing from scripture, we explore why lust promises freedom but delivers slavery, and how to go beyond just removing sin by replacing it with purpose, calling, and godly ambition. Ruslan shares his personal journey of breaking free and the biblical bluep…

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Prestonwood Christian Academy 2025-26 School Theme 28:32

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Guest: Dr. Mike Goddard, Superintendent of Prestonwood Christian Academy System of Schools If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Parents, we would love for you to like, share, and subscribe to our w…

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Walk Worthy: Pursuing a Life of Purity, Sexual Integrity, & Spiritual Formation with Renowned Pastor, Speaker, Author, & Podcaster, Joshua Broome, Ep. 252 39:13

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In today’s powerful and vulnerable conversation, Drs. Zach & Tim Clinton sit down with Joshua Broome to briefly unpack his incredible testimony which includes a journey from being one of the most recognizable faces in the adult film industry to finding true identity, healing, and purpose in Jesus Christ. Together they discuss the devastating effect…

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The George Janko Interview 1:51:03

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The George Janko Interview 🎁: Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/kingsdream🙏: Check Out the Bless God Shop: http://blessgod.shop📖: My Go-To Bible Software (Logos 60 Day Free Trial): http://logos.com/ruslan🆓: Free PDF of the Bless God Prayer Journal: http://blessgodpdf.shop🔓: FREE Freedom Habits (Course w/My Therapist): http:…

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SAGE Dining - Meet the Folks Who Make the Food that Fuels the Plano Campus! 17:43

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Guests: Julie West and Vinny Tellini If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. Straight from the research at Johns Hopkins Medicine, there is an essential connection between a person’s “gut health” and their “mental health.” So what you eat directly affects how you feel - your mood, energy levels, and emotional wellbeing.…

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The Secret Behind West Huff's Sudden Viral Explosion 28:14

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In this episode, Ruslan sits down with Christian apologist Wes Huff to explore the difference between chasing influence and building expertise. They discuss the years of faithfulness, study, and behind-the-scenes preparation that led to Wes’s viral impact, emphasizing the importance of character, stewardship, and godly ambition. Together, they unpa…

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Give Me an Answer: Tackling Life’s Hard Questions & Finding Unshakable Hope with renowned father-and-son evangelists, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle, Ep. 251 1:24:57

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In this powerful episode of the Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with father-and-son evangelists Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle, the voices behind Give Me an Answer and leaders at Grace Community Church in New Canaan, Connecticut. Cliffe, Senior Pastor and founder of Give Me an Answer, has spent decades engaging skeptics and truth-se…

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Justin Bieber, Kanye, & Jesus: "Are They Too Far Gone?" 25:31

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Why do so many Christians—celebrities and regular folks alike—still struggle with addiction after coming to faith? In this honest conversation, Ruslan and John McCrae (What Do You Meme?) dive into their personal battles with sexual sin, addiction, and the identity traps that kept them stuck. They explore how culture twists our sense of value, how s…

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Grit, Grace & Goals: The Resilient Rise of Izzie Smulik, Ep. 250 41:39

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She broke records. She earned the accolades. She defied the odds. And she’s just getting started! But Izzie Smulik’s story isn’t just about soccer…it’s about rising through adversity with grit, grace, and an unshakable faith in God’s plan. In this inspiring episode, Dr. ZachClinton sits down with his second cousin, Izzie Smulik, a standout high sch…

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Is Modern Israel in Bible Prophecy? 1:26:30

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In this episode, Ruslan KD sits down with Jonathan from Ear to Hear to dive deep into one of the most debated theological frameworks among Christians: dispensationalism vs covenant theology. They unpack what Scripture says about Israel—past, present, and future—and whether modern geopolitical Israel aligns with biblical prophecy. They explore quest…

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This Jesus Parable Is Confirmed 2,000 Years Later 27:49

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In this powerful episode, Ruslan KD shares one of the biggest business mistakes in history—the time Excite’s CEO turned down buying Google for $750K—and draws a profound parallel to how many of us overlook the influence and opportunities God has already placed in our hands. With a deep dive into Luke 19 and the parable of the minas, Ruslan unpacks …

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Return to Wonder: The Power of Curiosity & Childlike Faith with World-Renowned Illusionist, Speaker, Pastor, & Author, Drew Worsham, Ep. 250 55:18

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What if magic wasn’t just smoke and mirrors, but a doorway into deeper faith? What if curiosity wasn’t something to outgrow, but something to reclaim — even in your walk with Jesus? In this episode, we explore the intersection of illusion, inquiry, and intimacy with God, and how wonder may be one of the most powerful evangelistic tools we’ve overlo…

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Worship Anyway: Choosing Praise Through the Pain with worship leader, recording artist, and songwriter, Meredith Andrews, Ep. 249 50:59

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In this powerful and personal episode of The Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach sits down with Meredith Andrews to talk about what it really means to worship through suffering. Known for her anthems of faith and honesty, Meredith opens up about her journey of learning to praise in the valley, not just the victory. Together, Zach and Meredith unpack …

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2 Billion Streams Later, Powfu Realized this about the Music Industry 1:12:26

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Powfu, the artist behind the viral hit “Deathbed” with over 2 billion streams, sits down to share the untold story of his rise to fame — and the tension it created with his faith. From being told to stop posting about Jesus, to choosing integrity over industry pressure, Powfu reveals how his relationship with God shaped his journey. We also dive in…

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The Bible Simplified: A Guide to Better Understanding God’s Word with author, Bible teacher, & founder of The Brand Sunday, Zach Windahl, Ep. 247 48:47

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In this episode of The Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach sits down with Zach Windahl, a Bible teacher and the creator of The Brand Sunday, to talk about his brand new book The Bible Simplified. Known for helping people overcome fear and confusion when it comes to Scripture, Zach shares how his own spiritual journey shaped his passion to make the Bi…

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The God You Need to Know: Leaning into the Presence & Power of the Holy Spirit with Best-Selling Author & Renowned Bible Teacher, Margaret Feinberg, Ep. 246 42:48

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As we celebrate Independence Day and the incredible freedoms we enjoy in the United States, this special 4th of July episode of the Built Different Podcast invites you into a deeper conversation on the freedom that lasts — the kind that goes beyond borders and fireworks and reaches deep into the soul. Today’s guest is best-selling author, Bible tea…

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Chosen Actor Hears From God & Made the Hardest Decision of His Life... 1:19:12

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In this powerful episode, Ruslan sits down with actor Nick Alvarez—best known for his role in The Chosen—to unpack his incredible journey through Hollywood, faith, and family legacy. From being cast in a Pampers commercial as a toddler to almost walking away from acting for soccer, Nick opens up about the real grind of being a working actor, includ…

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Father Josiah Opens Up About the Mysteries of the Orthodox Church 1:47:35

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In this powerful conversation, Ruslan sits down with Father Josiah Trenham, a prominent Eastern Orthodox priest, author, and YouTuber, for an in-depth dialogue about sacred architecture, spiritual formation, and reclaiming the culture for Christ. Father Josiah shares the incredible story of how his Riverside parish began in a hot, windowless wareho…

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Cultural Influences: Powerful Conversation Sparked by Netflix "Adolescence" Series 44:08

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Guests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. Parents, this is our final week of the deeper dive into the issues raised by the popular Netflix series “Adolescence.” This week we discuss the power of various cultural influences, including social media, in the lives of our c…

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Carrying the Weight: Ryan Dobson on Legacy, Loss, & Leading Through Pain, Ep. 245 1:20:17

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In this powerful episode of The Built Different Podcast, host Zach Clinton welcomes Ryan Dobson — speaker, author, son of Dr. James Dobson, and co-founder of REBEL Parenting. Ryan opens up about what it was like growing up in one of America’s most well-known Christian families, the pressure and privilege of following in his father’s footsteps, and …

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The Secret To Growing On YouTube Nobody Talks About - Bless God Summit 36:46

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In this special panel from the Bless God Summit, Ruslan KD sits down with some of the most influential Christian YouTubers—David Wood, Inspiring Philosophy, What Do You Meme, Nate Salah, and God Logic Apologetics—to talk all things YouTube, faith, and calling. They dive deep into how each of them got started, what it takes to grow a channel in toda…

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Parenting: Powerful Conversation Sparked by Netflix "Adolescence" Series 45:53

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Guests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger NOTICE: my mistake, this episode SHOULD HAVE been released as our FIRST in the series of three, but I released Masculinity first...and now the one on parenting - that was my mistake, please forgive me. If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. Parents, this is our seco…

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Stand Firm & Act Like Men: Rediscovering Biblical Masculinity in a Culture of Confusion with Founding Pastor of The Church of Eleven22, Joby Martin, Ep. 244 47:05

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In this bold and deeply needed conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton and co-host Joshua Broome sit down with Pastor Joby Martin—founding pastor of The Church of Eleven22 and author of the new book Stand Firm and Act Like Men. Together, they unpack the urgent difference between cultural masculinity and biblical manhood, calling men to reject passivity, emb…

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Michael Tait's Confession Reveals Something Darker... 29:35

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Ruslan unpacks the Michael Tait scandal, shares his own journey with sin, and offers a biblical, practical path to freedom through confession, transformation, and purpose. My Go-To Bible Software (Logos 60 Day Free Trial): http://logos.com/ruslan🆓: Free PDF of the Bless God Prayer Journal: http://blessgodpdf.shop🔓: FREE Freedom Habits (Course w/My …

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Masculinity: Powerful Conversation Sparked by Netflix "Adolescence" Series 46:27

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Guests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. Parents, we are taking a deeper dive into the issues raised by the popular Netflix series “Adolescence.” This week we discuss the topic of masculinity, next week we will look at the issue of parenting, and for the final week we…

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Meeting God in the Mess: Parenting, Friendship, and the Gift of Shared Suffering with renowned speaker, best-author, and lawyer, Justin Whitmel Earley, Ep. 243 1:01:35

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In this heartfelt and hope-filled conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton and co-host Joshua Broome sit down with bestselling author and speaker Justin Whitmel Earley to explore how the habits we form within our households, the friendships we cultivate, and the way we suffer together all serve as sacred ground for spiritual formation. Drawing from his books…

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These Daily Habits For Young Families Will Change Your Life - Justin Earley Tell All 1:09:29

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In this powerful episode, Ruslan KD sits down with lawyer, author, and spiritual formation advocate Justin Whitmel Earley to unpack the intersection of habits, faith, mental health, and purpose. Justin shares his deeply personal story of anxiety, burnout, and the turning point that led him to rediscover the ancient Christian practice of spiritual d…

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What Do Orthodox Christians Actually Believe? 2:03:42

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🎁: Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/kingsdream🙏: Check Out the Bless God Shop: http://blessgod.shop📖: My Go-To Bible Software (Logos 60 Day Free Trial): http://logos.com/ruslan🆓: Free PDF of the Bless God Prayer Journal: http://blessgodpdf.shop🔓: FREE Freedom Habits (Course w/My Therapist): https://www.mastermyhabits.comTh…

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David Platt Revisits Mark Driscoll Confrontation 14 Years Later (Elephant Room) 1:20:47

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🎁: Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/kingsdream🙏: Check Out the Bless God Shop: http://blessgod.shop📖: My Go-To Bible Software (Logos 60 Day Free Trial): http://logos.com/ruslan🆓: Free PDF of the Bless God Prayer Journal: http://blessgodpdf.shop🔓: FREE Freedom Habits (Course w/My Therapist): https://www.mastermyhabits.comTh…

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Hulvey on Mental Illness & Fake Christians in the Industry 1:12:10

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🎁: Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/kingsdream 🙏: Check Out the Bless God Shop: http://blessgod.shop 🆓: Free PDF of the Bless God Prayer Journal: http://blessgodpdf.shop 📰: Bless God Newsletter: https://www.mastermyhabits.com/newsletter 🔓: FREE Freedom Habits (Course w/My Therapist): https://www.mastermyhabits.com 📲: SMS T…

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Forged in Faith: Old Friends Reunited in New Roles at PCA 22:22

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Guests: Coach Vic Shealy, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Houn Hib, Head of School, Plano campus If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. Like many young men, Houn Hib was greatly influenced by the faith and leadership of Coach Vic Shealy. Years later, God would reunite that relationship here at PCA as Coach Shealy is now moving…

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This Demonic Practice Has Infiltrated the Church & Disguised as "Science" 1:25:48

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🎁: Get a Free 7-Day Trial on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/kingsdream 🙏: Check Out the Bless God Shop: http://blessgod.shop 🆓: Free PDF of the Bless God Prayer Journal: http://blessgodpdf.shop 📰: Bless God Newsletter: https://www.mastermyhabits.com/newsletter 🔓: FREE Freedom Habits (Course w/My Therapist): https://www.mastermyhabits.com 📲: SMS T…

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Leaving a Legacy: Learning How to Expend Every Ounce of Purpose You Have Left with Best-Selling Author & Senior Pastor of Celebration Church, Tim Timberlake, Ep. 242 35:43

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Pastor Tim Timberlake, Senior Pastor of Celebration Church, to delve into the profound topics of legacy, purpose, and resilience. Pastor Tim shares his insights on the importance of expending every ounce of our God-given purpose, stepping up in the face of adversity for our families, and the transformativ…

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What If You’re Wrong?: Navigating the Waves of Fear & Failure with Renowned Speaker, Best-Selling Author, & Founder of It Is Day Ministries, Dr. Heather Thompson Day, Ep. 241 45:53

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Are you tired of living life scared or following the status quo? Maybe it’s time we remembered what it felt like to believe in ourselves before the world told us who we should be and what we should do. In today’s conversation, we will explore the chasm between the dreams we once had and the reality in which we are now living. Speaking from personal…

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Natasha Crain: The Importance of Training Up a Child with a Biblical Worldview 31:04

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Guest: Natasha Crain If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. We are excited that Christian author and apologist Natasha Crain will be joining us for our 2025 Biblical Worldview Conference (BWC) September 28-30 - make sure you register today for this outstanding event! Natasha shares in this podcast about the importance …

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The Art of Encouragement: How to Lead Teams, Spread Love, and Serve from the Heart with USA Today Bestselling Author, Renowned Performance Coach, and Keynote Speaker, Jordan Montgomery, Ep. 240 55:32

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There’s no question that loneliness has become a global epidemic and is now being recognized as the invisible illness of our day and age. And the sad reality is that it’s always the undiagnosed illnesses that are the most dangerous and deadly. Dr. Mark Mayfield defines loneliness as: “The state of being unseen or unnoticed—relationally, emotionally…

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Blindsided: How to Forgive What You Never Saw Coming with Founder and Executive Director of the Emotional Recovery Clinic, Keisha Wright, Ep. 239 1:05:16

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Keisha Wright is a professional life coach from the Sunshine State of Florida, who like many others, spent her early years doing what she was “supposed” to do. She went to school, became a teacher, wife, and mother, and her life was seemingly normal, until it wasn’t. She went from working in the school system to raising a family and then, all of a …

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20 Years and 4 Kids through PCA: Personal Reflections on God's Goodness and Provision 19:25

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Guest: Dan Panetti, Director of Parent Engagement & Ministry, PCA Plano campus If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. If you’ve heard my story, you know that my wife Tricia and I were huge public school advocates - Tricia was teaching in PISD and we wanted to be “salt and light” in the public school system. God had dif…

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From Suicide to Sanctified: Lessons Learned from the Day He Didn’t Die with Chief Operating Officer of Recovery Alive, Casey Temple, Ep. 238 1:00:19

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I’ve heard it said that for people who are suicidal, it isn’t that they hate life, it’s that they hate life the way that it is. It’s not even about wanting to end their life, it’s about wanting to end their pain. But sadly, so many find themselves slipping to the point of brokenness where it seems so difficult or at times impossible to see an oppor…

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Recovering From Betrayal: Understanding Boundaries, the Process of Forgiveness, & Learning to Trust Again with President & Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Renowned Speaker, and Best ... 39:11

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In the words of today’s guest, none other than President & Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Renowned Speaker, & Best-Selling Author, Lysa Terkeurst, “The last several years have been the hardest of my life. I know the depths of marital heartbreak, and what it feels like to wrestle through healing. I also know what it feels like to…

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Ruslan KD: A Life Transformed by the Gospel Looking to Transform Others with Truth and Love 28:27

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Guest: Ruslan KD If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. Born Ruslan Karaoglanov to Armenian parents in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruslan was a child when he immigrated with his family to the United States in 19900 to escape religious persecution after an ethnic conflict broke out in the wake of tensions between the dissolving S…

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The Courage to Face It: A Journey of Healing & Vulnerability Through Embracing the Past with Carl Lentz, Ep. 236 1:00:57

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Today’s episode is different. It’s raw. It’s real. And honestly — it’s probably one of the most vulnerable conversations we’ve ever had on this show. Because our guest is Carl Lentz. Maybe you’ve already formed opinions. Maybe the first thing that comes to mind is scandal, failure, or church hurt. I get that. But what you’ll hear today isn’t a defe…

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You Already Have the Key: How God Often Reveals Who We Are by Reminding Us of Who He Is with Paul Daugherty, Ep. 235 58:24

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Depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma are on the rise, even more so after the painful few years we’ve all been through. While the church has had an unfortunate track record of glossing over mental health issues, Paul Daugherty, pastor of the megachurch Victory and today’s guest on the podcast, believes it’s time for the church to break its sile…

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An Overview of the Powerful and Unsettling Netflix Series "Adolscence" 29:04

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Guests: Gabe Boyd and Justin McAdams If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. Important overview discussion about the Netflix series “Adolescence” that deals with the cultural issues of masculinity, parenting, violence, social media, pornography, education, and loneliness. We plan to dive deeper into each of these compon…

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Finding Hope in the Middle of Heartbreak: Grieving the Loss of a Child While Clinging to the Promise of Heaven with Pastor, Author, Speaker, & Musician, Granger Smith, Ep. 234 39:50

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On June 4th, 2019, country music singer Granger Smith was enjoying a final evening with his kids before heading to Nashville for the CMT Music Awards and his next tour. While helping his daughter London with her gymnastics, his youngest son fell into their pool. Granger did everything he could to get to him, but he was too late. River drowned, and …

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There is Victory in Jesus: Understanding Where Our Hope is Found with College Football National Champion Runningback and New England Patriot, TreVeyon Henderson, Ep. 233 53:59

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Joining us today on the podcast is a man the country fell in love with during the Ohio State football team’s National Championship run, TreVeyon Henderson. Time after time, when the pressure was on, TreVeyon along with his OSU teammates stepped up and performed on the field, but more importantly spoke up and shed a light on thier unwavering faith i…

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When "Bad Therapy" Replaces Godly Parenting (Week 2 of 2) 18:36

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Guest: Erin Williams, PCA US Counselor, Plano campus If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page. This is a continuation of our powerful discussion on the book Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up, which is the 2024 book from Abigail Shrier and came as a result of her revealing book a few years before that called Irre…