Best TFM Podcasts (2025)

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TFM Classic: Thanksgiving Special 41:13

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We return to our Thanksgiving special from the 2010s and we hope we all have some new things to be thankful for this year.By Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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498: Don't Mess With a Wine Mom 1:02:15

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Stranger Things 5: Volume 1. Netflix pioneered a new form of television for its streaming service by releasing series all at one time instead of the traditional model of going week by week and Stranger Things cemented this formula for them as well as the audience. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes back Christy Morris to …

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Men and a Better Response to Emotions 27:38

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Pastors Ben and Tony continue their discussion on how men should navigate emotionsBy Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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The Indy Files 4: Verdun, September 1916 41:00

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Verdun, September 1916. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy's adventures at the Battle of Verdun in World War I. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executiv…

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Mindfulness Practice: Letting Go | A Mindful Pause for the Season 14:59

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Send us a text Before stepping into a mindful pause for the rest of the year, I’m offering this practice on letting go—the quiet practice of easing our grip on what was, what could’ve been, and who we think we’re supposed to be. This meditation invites you to settle, breathe, soften, and trust the natural flow of things. A practice for entering the…

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497: Monolithic Media 1:09:22

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The Running Man. Hollywood loves to recycle ideas by remaking movies from the past, especially films from the 80s and Arnold Schwarzenegger's "The Running Man" is the latest victim of this trend. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Network contestant Scott McClellan to talk about 2025's The Running Man. We discuss our hist…

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393: Go with the Flow 1:23:20

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David Mack: Ring of Fire. With fewer Star Trek series currently on TV, it's the novels that keep us boldly going. These stories bridge the gaps between episodes and explore what happens when the cameras aren't rolling — deepening our connection to the characters and giving us new adventures to imagine. It's an exciting time to see how writers expan…

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496: Utterly Charming 1:04:34

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Predator: Badlands. The Predator franchise started thirty-eight years ago as Arnold Schwarzenegger and his elite group of warriors are hunted down by an alien in the jungles of Central America. Since then, the franchise has had quite a downs as well as a couple ups. In this episode of The 602 Club episode host Matthew Rushing is joined by Ry Paulso…

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Rediscovering Manliness Pt. 9: Masculinity and Emotions 32:15

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how men differ on emotions.By Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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The Indy Files 3: British East Africa, September 1909 34:02

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British East Africa, September 1909. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy's adventures in British East Africa where he meets former president Teddy Roosevelt. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (…

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392: The Dog Belonged to Lower-Case Q 1:18:00

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Gateways: What Lay Beyond. Back in late 2001, Pocket Books published the most epic crossover event to date: Gateways. With six novels spanning the eras from The Original Series to Voyager, the series brought together multiple authors to tell stories utilizing the gateways created by the mysterious Iconians. And the hook for the series was that each…

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"Rules of Acquisition" 30th-anniversary reflections Word is there's profit o' plenty in the Gamma Quadrant, and the Grand Nagus wants a piece of it. And who better to send as chief negotiator than Quark? But never forget the 48th Rule of Acquisition: "The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife." Quark's new waiter, Pel, thinks Zek is setting him u…

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495: To Grid or Not to Grid 1:18:20

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Tron: Ares. There are some movie whose release in the theater is not what captures the hearts of people but it is the aftermarket where the movie becomes a cult classic and the Tron film was one such film. In this this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Scott McClellan on the gird to talk about Tron: Ares. We discuss the fran…

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Todd Smith on Highly Sensitive Persons, The Work of Byron Katie, and Inner Freedom 1:05:54

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Send us a text If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—or love one—this conversation is a deep exhale. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom and a longtime facilitator of Byron Katie’s The Work, joins Melissa to unpack what “living with an open heart” actually looks like when life gets complicated: relationships, conflict, people-pleasing, an…

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Magic and Miracles with Marian Jacobs 48:36

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Pastors Ben and Tony interview Marian Jacobs about her new book On Magic and Miracles.Purchase here https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/on-magic-miracles-P005848449By Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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Rediscovering Manliness Pt. 8: Men and the HEAL Fields 59:00

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about why men have exited the HEAL fields and how we respond to that.By Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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391: Nick's Vision 42:04

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Interview with Star Trek: Khan writers Kirsten Beyer and David Mack. Legacy isn't reserved for heroes. Some characters leave a mark not through their nobility, but through the incredible shadow they cast. Few exemplify this better than Khan Noonien Singh. Decades after his first appearance, Khan continues to shape the Star Trek universe - his prese…

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The Indy Files 2: London 1916 40:29

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London 1916. The 602 Club proudly presents this bonus show, The Indy Files. In this week's episode hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans discuss Indy's adventures in London before he ships off to war with the Belgium army. Hosts Matthew Rushing & Yancy Evans Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew R…

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31: Pike and Batel's Nexus Adventure 1:22:19

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"New Life and New Civilizations" Cleared to return to active duty as director of the Starfleet Judge Advocate General's Office, Captain Batel sees a bright future ahead—at least until she learns that she is actually a statue. And not just any statue, but the one that keeps the ancient evil known as the Vezda sealed away so they can't wreak havoc on…

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Rediscovering Manliness Pt. 7: Not Man Enough? 54:10

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Pastors Ben and Tony talk about how we understand men who don't fit stereotypes.By Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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Breathe Outside the Box — Melissa Chureau & The Shift 36:25

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Send us a text What if the fastest way to shift your mood, your mind, and your entire state… was already built into your body? In this 40-minute guided breathwork session that Melissa recorded Live on Instagram with The Shift, I take you through a fun, surprisingly powerful introduction to breath shapes—triangle, circle, and square—each designed to…

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The Innate Self at Work: Meaning, Connection & the 8 Characteristics with Jules Kuroda 47:51

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Send us a text What if your most important growth edge isn’t in your mindset, emotions, or even your body—but in a deeper part of you that craves connection, purpose, and joy? In this conversation, executive coach and author Jules Kuroda shares the heart of her book The Innate Self: You Are More Than Your Mind, Body, and Emotions. Drawing on a care…

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30: This Is a Test of the Emergency Metron System 1:00:15

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"Terrarium" While investigating a peculiar area of uncharted space—a region legendary for strange phenomena—the Enterprise finds it impossible to get proper reading from probes due to highly volatile gravimetric waves. Ortegas flies the shuttle Archimedes into the turmoil to gather data firsthand. But when a wormhole suddenly opens up and sends the…

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494: Lost Their Own History 1:00:29

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Movie franchises can be a tricky thing. Trying to revive one that was thought to be past its prime is even harder and following a successful reboot might just be the hardest thing to do. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing welcomes Scott McClellan to talk about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. W…

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From Pain to Purpose: Ellen Sutherland’s Story of Addiction, ADHD, and Long-Term Recovery 49:54

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Send us a text This one is personal. Ellen Sutherland is a recently retired social worker with 37 years of continuous recovery. Along with long-term recovery, we share the common experience of having ADHD. We talk about what alcohol and cocaine “solved” at first, how shame kept both of us stuck for years, and the unexpected freedom that came with g…

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390: A Layered Point of View 46:16

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In 1997, Pocket Books began releasing novels in a new series - one not based on a Star Trek television series. The brainchild of then-editor John J. Ordover and author Peter David, Star Trek: New Frontier was a way to have a series of novels with its own continuity, independent of the shows still on the air. Spanning over 20 novels, numerous short …

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Rediscovering Manliness Pt. 6: Redeeming Hobbies 34:19

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Pastors Ben and Tony encourage men to celebrate the diversity of male hobbies.By Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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29: A Shot of Silly Serum 1:00:34

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"Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" What's the best way to pass as a Vulcan? Become one! That's what Pike, Uhura, La'an, and Chapel do in order to save a pre-warp civilization without violating the Prime Directive. Doesn't make sense? Don't worry, it's all just a setup for a story that aims to shed light on what goes on in the Vulcan mind. After their one-mi…

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28: Mothra's Sacrifice 1:05:07

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"What Is Starfleet?" The long-teased documentary by Umberto Ortegas has finally been released. "Starfleet presents themselves as our quadrant's shining example of duty, honor, peacekeeping," says the little brother of Erica Ortegas, who flies the ship. "But what separates a federation from an empire? Both colonize. Both impose their laws and doctri…

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Outer Chaos, Inner Calm: Anthony Abbagnano on Belonging, Breathwork, and Healing from Within 58:39

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Send us a text What if your breath could heal your deepest wounds and reconnect you with your truest self? In this transformative conversation, host Melissa welcomes Anthony Abagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of the newly released book "Outer Chaos, Inner Calm," for a profound exploration of how breathwork can reshape our relationshi…

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Rediscovering Manliness Pt. 5: The Hobbies of Holy Men 32:33

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Pastors Tony and Ben continue their series on manliness by navigating gender and hobbiesBy Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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27: The Monster Past the Edge of the Map 55:56

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"The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" During a survey mission to Helicon Gamma, Commander James T. Kirk of the USS Farragut thinks it would be a good idea to put boots on the ground and explore the world firsthand. Think again. Just as he pitches the idea to his Vulcan captain, the planet is vaporized by an incredibly powerful weapon fired from a ship that…

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The Indy Files 1: Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. 45:54

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Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Jackal. If adventure had a name it would be Indiana Jones! In this special bonus show of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Yancy Evans are looking back at the show that helped audiences understand history behind the fedora. So join us as we discuss the first episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles…

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26: Indiana Jones and the Prisoners of Azkaban 1:01:11

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"Through the Lens of Time" Nurse Chapel's new beau, Doctor Roger Korby, pays a visit to the Enterprise to get help with a dig on Vadia IX, a planet that's home to the descendants of an ancient, highly advanced civilization believed to have been capable of traveling across multiple galaxies and to have discovered immortality. The mission quickly tak…

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Neurodivergence and Addiction: Navigating Recovery and Embracing ADHD with Therapist Andrea Epting 42:02

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Send us a text In this episode of The Fully Mindful, I’m joined by Andrea Epting, a trauma and addiction recovery expert, to dive deep into the intersection of neurodivergence, addiction, and how these challenges uniquely manifest in women. Andrea, who works with individuals navigating trauma and neurodivergence, sheds light on how ADHD is often mi…

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Rediscovering Masculinity 4: Positive Masculinity 31:11

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Pastors Ben and Tony introduce us to a more positive masculinityBy Theological Family Ministry Podcast (TFM)

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25: Where on the Ship Is La'an Sandiego? 1:07:57

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"A Space Adventure Hour" While studying the neutron star at the center of the Kitolian Belt, Captain Pike and Number One decide that it's the perfect chance to test a new Starfleet innovation that should make extended missions easier: the Holodeck. What better time to push the ship's power resources to the limit than when circling the gravitational…

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493: Other Side of the Bellcurve 1:23:31

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It is 1961, two comic creators join forces to make a comic that is free of some of the restrictions they've felt, to tell a story about characters they think they'd enjoy reading about, birthing a fantastic family. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Yancy Evans to talk about Fantastic …

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24: Dak'Rah Part Deux 1:00:50

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"Shuttle to Kenfori" With Captain Batel facing the possibility of becoming an extra in the 1980s miniseries V, Doctor M'Benga and Spock hatch a plan (no pun intended) to save her by using a rare chimera blossom to combine the residual Gorn DNA in her body with her human DNA. The catch? That very special episode of Blossom only airs in one place, a …

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389: The Golden Era 57:05

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Gateways: No Man's Land. At one time, Christie Golden was the preeminent author in the Star Trek: Voyager novel line with 13 of her 16 Star Trek stories being with the crew of Voyager. In fact, even Kirsten Beyer hasn't surpassed Golden's contributions to the series. In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan discuss N…

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Getting Mental (in the Best Way): Humor, Healing & Self-Compassion with Brenda Sarai Zuniga 56:53

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Send us a text This week on The Fully Mindful, Melissa sits down with the incomparable Brenda Sarai Zuniga—a mindfulness coach, comedian, motivational speaker, and the vibrant force behind Getting Mental, the podcast and one-woman show that proves healing doesn’t have to be heavy. From immigrating to the U.S. as a baby and growing up in 15 differen…

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23: Emotional Whiplash 51:05

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"Wedding Bell Blues" Nurse Chapel wraps up her three-month fellowship with Dr. Roger Korby by returning to the Enterprise to celebrate Federation Day with a big glass of … awkward! It's a spirit the ship's Vulcan bartender can work with, especially since he turns out to be none other than galactic trickster Trelane. But he's not just a drink slinge…

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22: The Best of Both Gorn 56:35

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"Hegemony, Part II" With part of his crew abducted in cold blood and orders to stand down and stay on the Federation side of the demarcation line, Captain Pike must balance duty as a Starfleet officer with duty as a leader responsible for the lives under his command. As La'an, Ortegas, M'Benga, and Sam Kirk fight their way out of the serpents' den,…

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262: Arrested Development 39:41

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"North Star" 20th-anniversary reflections As they explore the Expanse in search of the Xindi superweapon, the Enterprise crew runs across a planet inhabited by humans. Living in a town that looks like it was yanked right out of the 19th-century Wild West, these humans love their whiskey and hate the locals. Archer learns that they were brought to t…