Best Steven Macdonald Podcasts (2025)

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His Way Works! | God Math Series

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In our world, math is simple: give money away, and youll have less. But in Gods economy, the numbers work differently. Generosity doesn't subtract it multiplies. This series is all about discovering the blessing that comes fromfaithful generosity. When we trust God with our finances and choose to give, we open the door to His provision, peace, and …

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2025 NFL Rookie Check-in With Daniel Jeremiah 30:36

5m ago30:36

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Daniel Jeremiah from ESPN joins Sheil on the pod to analyze and debate how the 2025 NFL draft class is performing so far this season. (00:00) 2025 NFL rookie check-in (1:57) Cam Ward (5:30) Jaxson Dart (9:21) DJ’s top three picks (13:21) Emeka Egbuka (15:13) Travis Hunter (19:17) Carson Schwesinger (20:21) Nick Emmanwori (20:40) Mason Graham (21:20…

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Reinventing ABM for the AI Search Era 28:41

13h ago28:41

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Episode #229: Rebecca Colwell, SVP of Marketing at Yext, explains why AI search adoption is surging and how it reshapes visibility. She shares research on usage and click behavior. She outlines three strategic shifts for marketers and shows how trust and accurate brand facts drive citations. “If you’re not visible in that first moment, you miss the…

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Fraud Watch: Harsh Truths About the Bears, Steelers, and Jaguars! 31:52

1d ago31:52

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle take a hard look at this season's statistics for a few NFL teams whose recent successes may be distracting fans from crucial deficiencies within their rosters. (00:00) Fraud watch! (1:47) Chicago Bears (10:14) Pittsburgh Steelers (20:06) Jacksonville Jaguars (27:27) The Hurry Up: The return of Lamar Jackson T…

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553: Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy On The Music Of Bugonia 26:17

1d ago26:17

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are director Yorgos Lanthimos and screenwriter Will Tracy, who join me to discuss their collaboration on Bugonia. A remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save The Green Planet, it follows the story of two men who kidnap the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, convinced she is an alien intent on destroying Earth.…

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NFL Trade Deadline Primer: Buyers, Sellers, and Deals That Make Sense! 30:43

2d ago30:43

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Sheil scans the NFL trade market and uses his expertise to determine which struggling teams should cut bait with some of their assets at the upcoming deadline and reboot for next season. He then shines a light on the playoff-bound teams in need of a specific roster boost and offers possible landing spots for available stars around the league. (00:0…

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CNLP 763 | When Pastoral Succession Hurts: Tim Timberlake on Leading Through Pain and Finding Momentum 1:14:14

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In a wide-ranging interview, Tim Timberlake reflects on a challenging pastoral succession and how he rebuilt momentum. Plus, he discusses getting divorced in his twenties, what he learned about leading while bleeding, and a lot more. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Fo…

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The Biggest Winners From Week 8 in the NFL 30:13

3d ago30:13

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The Ringer’s own Diante Lee joins Sheil on the show to analyze, debate, and discuss teams that played their best games during Sunday Week 8 action. (00:00) The biggest winners from Week 8 (1:51) Green Bay Packers (8:26) Baltimore Ravens (17:50) Denver Broncos (23:21) Philadelphia Eagles (26:08) The Hurry-Up: Jets get their first win against the Ben…

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552: Scott Cooper, Jeremy Allen White, Odessa Young & Jeremy Strong on the music of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere 50:03

6d ago50:03

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Boy, do we have a treat for you on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as four of the key players from the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere join us to discuss the film. First up is director Scott Cooper, followed by leading man Jeremy Allen White (who stars as Bruce, of course), Jeremy Strong, who plays his manager Jon Landau, and Odess…

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Predicting the Week 8 NFL Headlines 29:46

6d ago29:46

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Sheil and Danny Kelly from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show get together and use their expertise to decipher which players, coaches, and teams will have the media buzzing after the final whistle on Week 8 NFL action has been blown. (00:00) Predicting the week 8 NFL headlines (1:33) Drake Maye cementing himself as one of the league’s stars (6:35) Af…

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Episode 327 - 11x04/14x04/13x04 2:23:18

6d ago2:23:18

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This week’s episodes were really good yet really emotional. We discuss Frost’s background and how much we continue to love him, Lennox’s potential new enemy, Herrman’s house fire, Vasquez’s kind of creepy dad, new information about both Voight and Imani and so much more. News: 1:04 Med: 14:11 Fire: 57:00 PD: 1:55:44 As always, we want to hear what …

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Five NFL Fake Trades That Need to Happen 30:32

7d ago30:32

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Diante Lee to share and debate imaginary NFL trades that they feel should definitely be implemented before this season's deadline. (00:00) Five fake trades that need to happen (2:07) Raiders trade Maxx Crosby to the Cowboys (6:56) Bengals trade Trey Hendrickson to Patriots (13:09) Saints trade Chris Olave to the …

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CNLP 762 | The Church Model That's Dead: Attractional Church and 3 Shifts Every Leader Must Know 18:39

8d ago18:39

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In this episode, Carey explores why the attractional church model no longer works, what's replacing it, the three shifts that made it ineffective, and what you and your church can do now to reach more people. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follo…

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Adopting an Entrepreneurial Model for Growth 28:52

8d ago28:52

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Episode #228: David Reid, CTO & CMO at NOV, shares how enterprise leaders grow by combining near-term cashflow discipline with long-horizon innovation. He explains why corporate groups often reject ideas they did not create. He shows how trust and relationships win complex deals. He closes with practical ways to build healthier, higher-performing t…

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The Least Watchable Teams in the NFL 30:28

8d ago30:28

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Anthony Dabbundo to analyze and debate which teams around the league they’ll be refusing to watch on Sundays going forward. (00:00) The least watchable teams in the NFL (2:09) Houston Texans (6:16) San Francisco 49ers (9:19) Las Vegas Raiders (14:25) Cleveland Browns (15:55) Tennessee Titans (19:00) Arizona Cardi…

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Nailing C-Suite Success Under a PE Playbook 37:01

9d ago37:01

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Episode #227: Ray Wizbowski, Chief Marketing Officer at ECI Software Solutions, explains how C-suite leaders succeed under a private equity playbook by aligning to exit economics, mastering unit economics, and balancing growth with profitability while reducing churn and investing in practical AI. “You have to understand your unit economics better t…

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Power Ranking the NFC Contenders After Week 7 29:52

9d ago29:52

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Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s own Steven Ruiz to analyze and debate the NFC teams that have positioned themselves for the most success going into the second half of the NFL season. (00:00) Power ranking the NFC contenders (2:48) Green Bay Packers (8:14) Los Angeles Rams (10:49) Detroit Lions (13:00) Philadelphia Eagles (18:47) Dallas Cowboys (21:…

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CNLP 761 | The Hardest Assignment in Ministry: Tim Stevens on Willow Creek, Firing Well, and Finding Momentum 1:09:49

9d ago1:09:49

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Tim Stevens returns to the podcast to discuss the hardest assignment in ministry: his three years at Willow Creek. He also talks about how to spot talent, firing well, how to recapture momentum, and his biggest lesson in four decades of ministry. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch …

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551: Derek Cianfrance On The Music Of Roofman 38:43

10d ago38:43

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Derek Cianfrance, co-writer and director of the comedy crime thriller, Roofman, who returns to the podcast after a decade's absence. Based loosely on his life, it tells the story of spree-robber Jeffrey Manchester, who his out undetected in a Toys R Us having escaped prison.…

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The Takes That Matter from Week 7 31:59

10d ago31:59

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The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle joins Sheil after Sunday’s NFL action to analyze and shine a light on the teams who emerged with the most compelling story lines. (00:00) Three Takes That Matter After Week 7 (2:13) Denver Broncos (11:03) Philadelphia Eagles (20:03) Las Vegas Raiders (23:36) New York Jets (25:18) Tennessee Titans (27:31) The Hurry Up: …

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Episode 326 - 11x03/14x03/13x03 2:28:02

10d ago2:28:02

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Another week of One Chicago in the books! We discuss Natalie’s return to Chicago, Manstead fighting (as usual), Stella trying to bond with Isaiah, Violet’s new plan, Burzek solving a murder in their neighborhood and more! News/DWTS: 0:56 Med: 21:41 Fire: 1:13:10 PD: 1:57:05 As always, we want to hear what you think; make sure you are following us o…

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My Best | God Math Series

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In our world, math is simple: give money away, and youll have less. But in Gods economy, the numbers work differently. Generosity doesn't subtract it multiplies. This series is all about discovering the blessing that comes fromfaithful generosity. When we trust God with our finances and choose to give, we open the door to His provision, peace, and …

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Predicting the Week 7 NFL Headlines 31:36

13d ago31:36

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Sheil and Field Yates from ESPN take a look at the weekend slate and use their expert analysis to determine which players, coaches, and teams will have the media buzzing after the final whistle is blown in Week 7. (00:00) Predicting the Week 7 NFL headlines (2:50) Indianapolis Colts vs. Los Angeles Chargers (8:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit L…

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550: Aziz Ansari On The Music Of Good Fortune (Live at Everyman Soundtracking Film Club 42:23

13d ago42:23

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Aziz Ansari, who joins Edith live in front of an audience at Whiteley's Everyman for one of our Everyman Soundtracking Film clubs following a screening of his film, Good Fortune, which he wrote, produced, directed AND appears in. Also starring Seth Rogan, Sandra Oh and former guest on Soundtracking, Keanu Reeves…

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From Random Acts to Scalable Growth: The $100M Revenue Blueprint 28:14

14d ago28:14

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Episode #226: Joshua Leatherman explains why many B2B companies stall around 80 to 100 million when a sales-led approach exhausts the easier parts of the market. He shows how to replace random acts of marketing with a scalable go-to-market system that unites demand marketing, sales development, revenue operations, sales, and client success around a…

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Get Serious! Bills' Struggles, Steelers as a Contender, Bears' Playoff Chances, and More. 28:43

14d ago28:43

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Sheil and Mike Sando from The Athletic take a look at the results from the first six weeks of the season and talk about whether the trends they’re seeing are indicative of the actual state of particular NFL teams, or are simply anomalies within the course of a long NFL season. (00:00) Which do we take more seriously? (2:03) The Eagles or the Bills'…

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From Turbulence to Tenure: Retaining A-Players Through Change 30:25

15d ago30:25

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Episode #225: Naomi Brezi, Chief Revenue Officer at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, explains how to lead through constant transformation without burning out teams or customers. She frames today’s trust recession and shows why credibility must be earned at every touch. Naomi maps a dual-track plan that balances quarterly targets with long-term brand and people…

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MVP Tiers: The Long Shots, Sleepers, and Favorites After Week 6 31:50

15d ago31:50

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee employ a tier system to analyze and debate who should be the frontrunners for MVP after six weeks of NFL action. (00:00) The MVP Tiers Breakdown (2:10) Tier 3: The Long Shots (9:54) Tier 2: You Have My Attention (19:34) Tier 1: The Favorites (27:08) The Hurry Up: More Dolphins dysfunction The Ringer is committe…

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You Might Also Like: David Eigenberg (Christopher Herrmann on Chicago Fire) - One Chicago Podcast 41:51

15d ago41:51

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Host Brian Luce sits down with David Eigenberg to talk about his unexpected path to playing Christopher Herrmann, the behind-the-scenes camaraderie on Chicago Fire, and the time he singed his eyebrows on set. The episode also features the LeFevours, the legendary father-son stunt team, who share how they pull off some of the most unforgettable stun…

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Turning B2B’s Biggest Challenges into Competitive Wins 31:17

16d ago31:17

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Episode #224: Brian Gilman, Chief Marketing Officer at ThetaRay, explains why AI has equalized claims and intensified a B2B trust gap. He shows how quickly getting into the room with C-suite buyers reframes discovery around business outcomes. He details why alignment across product, sales, and finance prevents roadmap drift. He closes with a practi…

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Redrafting the 2024 NFL QB Class | Ringer NFL 31:56

16d ago31:56

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Sheil and Dave Dameshek from the Football America! show get together to take a look at seven of the top quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL draft and rank them according to their current levels of success. (00:00) Redrafting the 2024 QB class (1:58) Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Caleb Williams (14:37) Spencer Rattler, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix,…

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CNLP 760 | Your Brain is Lying to You 80% of the Time: Judah Smith and Les Parrot on Why Leaders Self-Sabotage and How to Break the Cycle 1:13:57

17d ago1:13:57

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Judah Smith and Dr. Les Parrot, Judah's therapist of 15 years, talk about the unique pressures pastors face. Les and Judah explain why your brain is lying to you 80% of the time, offer insights into how pastors self-sabotage, and provide guidance on how to break the cycle of negative thoughts that many church leaders struggle with. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 O…

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Super Bowl Tiers: Which Teams Are Actual Contenders After Week 6? 31:51

17d ago31:51

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Sheil scans the league after all of the Week 6 Sunday action and shares which teams he thinks have all the elements necessary to go to the Super Bowl, and which fan bases are already looking forward to next season. (00:00) Super Bowl tiers breakdown (3:18) Tier 5: It’s not happening (4:11) Tier 4: Playoffs? Maybe. Super Bowl? No. (6:16) Tier 3: The…

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550: Joachim Rønning & Jared Leto On The Music Of Tron: Ares 32:40

17d ago32:40

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Joachim Rønning and Jared Leto, respectively the director and star in the latest installment of the Tron series, Ares. In it, two rival companies compete to harness AI technology for very different reasons, with Jared's character from the digital realm entering the real world on the instruction of his programm…

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Thanks + Giving | God Math Series

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In our world, math is simple: give money away, and youll have less. But in Gods economy, the numbers work differently. Generosity doesn't subtract it multiplies. This series is all about discovering the blessing that comes fromfaithful generosity. When we trust God with our finances and choose to give, we open the door to His provision, peace, and …

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Episode 325 - 11x02/14x02/13x02 2:31:11

20d ago2:31:11

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We're still not okay after Med's 200th episode. Listen as we chat about it ALL — Will’s emotional return + THAT ENDING, Vasquez’s risky choices, the Stellaride backlash after last week and Torres’s emotional spiral, the show’s powerful look at mental health, and what might be next for him. As always, we want to hear what you think; make sure you ar…

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Predicting the Week 6 NFL Headlines 30:36

20d ago30:36

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Sheil and Seth Walder from ESPN check the pulse of the NFL to discern what all the pundits will be buzzing about after the final whistle is blown on the Week 6 action. (00:00) Predicting the Week 6 NFL headlines (2:20) Sam Darnold enters the MVP conversation (6:35) The Ben Johnson offense has arrived (13:46) The Chiefs are still the team to beat (1…

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549: Steven Knight On The Music Of The House Of Guinness 32:28

20d ago32:28

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We are really spoiling you on Soundtracking at the moment, with bonus episode after bonus episode. Our latest is a bit of a legend, too, Steven Knight, writer of Peaky Blinders, the next James Bond, and most recently House Of Guinness, which is streaming on Netflix now. With a fabulous ensemble cast, House Of Guinness tells the story of the famed b…

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How to 3x Your Sales: Building the Trust Funnel 31:18

21d ago31:18

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Episode #223: Patrick McGuire, Chief Revenue Officer at Kompound, unpacks a trust-first system for scaling sales. He shows how short videos, tailored one-to-one demos, and service-led follow-through turn credibility into revenue, and why involving customer success early keeps wins compounding long after the close. “I really believe that the secret …

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The NFL's Four Worst Coaching Performances Through Week 5 31:53

21d ago31:53

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Sheil is joined by Patrick Daugherty from NBC Sports to talk about some of the NFL head coaches who have yet to establish winning cultures for their respective franchises in 2025. (00:00) The worst coaching performances through week 5 (2:02) Brian Callahan (7:30) Pete Carroll (13:33) Aaron Glenn (19:10) Jonathan Gannon (25:13) Honorable mentions (2…

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CNLP 759 | Preaching Through Depression — Faith Eury Cho on Mental Health, the Holy Spirit, and Gen Z 1:04:34

22d ago1:04:34

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Preaching is hard, no matter how you approach it. But throw planting a church during lockdown, a life-long struggle with mental health and anxiety, and planting in a tough to reach area in the mix, and you have a recipe for challenge. Faith Eury Cho opens up and talks about all of it. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠…