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Welcome to The Keystone Project Podcast — where faith meets action. Join brothers Charlie and James Greene as they bring you global stories of faith in action, honest conversations about culture and calling, and challenges that equip you to live boldly on mission. From remote villages to busy cities, you’ll hear how men and women around the world are making disciples, shaping culture, and advancing God’s Kingdom—right where they are. The Keystone Project is a global missions and discipleship ...
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STR Like The Best

Michael Chang

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Proven strategies and insights from successful STR investors and wealth-building experts. We share methods that help high-income earners protect their income, build lasting wealth, and compound their finances for the long term.
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Keystone Reckoning Podcast

The Keystone Reckoning Project

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The most honest and unfiltered discussion about Pennsylvania progressive politics and policy anywhere. The Keystone Reckoning Project will shine a light on Pennsylvania Republicans at all levels of government in a blunt and brutally honest way, demonstrating that a new messaging strategy can change not only the narrative but, more importantly, the results on Election Day.
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Grapple

Keystone Crossroads

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From small towns to big cities — Grapple gives voice to people living and working in distressed communities. Through personal narratives and long-form storytelling, you hear conversations that tell the story of America’s profound economic and social changes — including how distressed communities have changed over time, what they’re grappling with today, and how they’re redefining themselves. Grapple’s first season takes you to a series of communities across Pennsylvania that were once vibran ...
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Underfunded

Public Interest Law Center

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Public school funding in Pennsylvania has been on the skids for decades now, but today, it’s doing real harm all over the state. And this isn’t by accident. PA’s legislature has created a system where the kids who need the most, get the least, usually because of where they live. So much so that across the Keystone State, 86% of public school students are attending schools that are underfunded. And lots of Pennsylvanians are saying enough is enough. Some of them have gone so far as to take th ...
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Great, personalized discussions keep you up-to-date on our local Not For Profit Organizations, and everything they are doing to improve the quality of life within Berks and the surrounding counties in South Central Pennsylvania.
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Send us a text Christmas is one of those seasons we think we know really well — but when you slow down and really look at it, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface. In this special Christmas edition of The Keystone Project Podcast, we sit down and talk honestly about what Christmas actually means and why it still matters so much. We move …
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If you're manually responding to guest messages at 11pm, you're competing with one hand tied behind your back. In this episode, Michael sits down with Annie, co-founder of HelloHost (the AI platform Michael uses in his own STR business), to break down how AI is fundamentally changing short-term rental operations and why hosts who don't adapt will g…
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On this episode of the "Insider", Mayor McFarland and host Mike Browning talk about the City of Murfreesboro's accomplishments in 2025. The highlights include beginning work on the Town Creek project, Parks and Recreation construction projects, the downtown Keystone project, road projects and more. For more information about the City of Murfreesbor…
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Most couples can't work together without wanting to kill each other. Add two kids under five, 30+ properties across multiple states, and a seven-figure business to the mix, and you've got a recipe for disaster. Except it's not. In this episode, Michael and Liz pull back the curtain on how they actually make it work. Not the Instagram highlight reel…
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Send us a text Northern Iraq is a place shaped by breathtaking beauty and unimaginable trauma. In this episode, we sit down with Kayla Coons, Project Director for Light a Candle, who lives and serves in Iraqi Kurdistan alongside families impacted by ISIS, displacement, and generational oppression. Kayla and her family are missionaries working among…
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If you're only on Airbnb, you don't have a business. You're a vendor to Airbnb. And if they change the algorithm, spike their fees, or suspend your account over a bad review, your entire income disappears overnight. In this episode, Michael sits down with Shaun Shirazian, CEO of Lodgify, to break down why property management systems are non-negotia…
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Your CPA says you make too much money. They say you work too many hours at your job. They say you need to be a real estate professional. All three of those statements are wrong. In this episode, Michael sits down with Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland from Keystone CPA, two of the leading tax experts in the short-term rental space, to break down exact…
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LEARN HOW I ANALYZE IF A PROPERTY WILL WORK AS A STR 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/strlitmustest?utm_source=pod You're about to wire $150K for a down payment based on a revenue projection. But three different platforms just gave you three different numbers. Which one is real? In this episode, Michael sits down with Jae Seok An, founder of AirBtics a…
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Send us a text In 2024, more Christians were killed in Nigeria than in all other nations combined. Entire villages were burned because they bore the name of Christ. Across the ocean in Mexico, pastors are being threatened, kidnapped, and even killed by cartels for standing for truth. In this episode, Ryan Brown — President of Open Doors US — joins …
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On this episode, Lisa Trail talks to Sheri Arnette, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for city schools. We learn about what her job entails and some of the things she is most excited about for this school year. We also talk to principal Dr. Caitlin Bullard and find out some of the incredible things that are happening at the Dis…
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Send us a text Join us for a special episode of The Keystone Project Podcast as we hear from some of the students from 14 countries who participated in our Fall 2025 international training program. These disciple-makers share their personal journeys — the challenges they faced, the breakthroughs they experienced, and the ways God transformed their …
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USE MY 5-STEP LITMUS TEST TO SEE THE PROFITABILITY OF A POTENTIAL PROPERTY: https://strlikethebest.com/litmuspod Q4 2025 Market Update: What's Actually Working Right Now Most people think high-income professionals are buying Airbnbs for cash flow. They're wrong. In this episode, Michael and Liz reveal the real reason why employees at Meta, Amazon, …
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In what's been called a "game changer for economic development", the Keystone Project promises to reshape downtown Murfreesboro. City Manager Darren Gore provides updates including financing information, a breakdown of each project phase and a timetable for the project itself. For more information about the Keystone Project, visit murfreesborotn.go…
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LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://coaching.strlikethebest.com/7figureexit?utm_source=yt Part 4 — Taipei Series Part 3 explored how mentorship, consistency, and STR tax strategy turned business growth into leverage and legacy. Part 4 dives into how those same principles shape parenting, raising kids with judgment, integrity, and emotiona…
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LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥https://strlikethebest.com/wealthyt Part 3 — Taipei Series Episode 2 showed how humility, metrics, and defined roles turned conflict into scale, systems + a global team protecting marriage and ROI; Episode 3: dives into building our media/education engine (mentors, consistency) and how STR tax strategy (incl. 10…
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Send us a text It’s a question that sparks debate wherever missions are discussed: 👉 Are missionaries colonizers—or genuine messengers of God? In this week’s episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, we take a hard look at both the criticisms and the reality of missionary work. Yes, history includes painful examples of cultural imperialism. But that…
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LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥https://strlikethebest.com/wealthyt Part 2 — Taipei Series In the previous episode, Michael and Liz shared how systems, tech, and a global team let them run ~40 STRs remotely. In this part of the series, they continue the conversation, diving into how they work together as a married team, balance decision-making…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, Charlie and James tackle the viral TikTok phenomenon known as RaptureTok, where millions believed Jesus would return on September 23 to rapture the church. Spoiler: it didn’t happen. With humor, Scripture, and cultural commentary, they separate truth from hype, play a fun game called “…
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LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthyt From Taipei, Michael and Liz show how systems, tech, and a global team let them run ~40 STRs remotely, reclaim family time, and help clients save taxes while scaling. Episode Highlights: 1. Hands-off weekly hours, kids immersed with family and mandarin 2. Staff across 5 conti…
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Send us a text In this episode, we confront a troubling reality: in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, countless voices online have not only excused but openly celebrated violence and murder. We expose and respond to the most shocking reactions—highlighting how dangerous it is when hatred becomes normalized, and when human life is treated as…
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Send us a text In this special edition episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, we reflect on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. While his death is deeply sorrowful, it calls us to look beyond politics and recognize the larger spiritual battle at work. Drawing parallels to the persecution of the early church, we explore how God often uses mo…
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Mayor McFarland joins The Insider, the City’s official podcast, to discuss Murfreesboro’s new “Better Way to Give” initiative—launched in August to encourage residents to support local charities that provide sustainable aid to the unhoused. New signs posted around the downtown Square feature a QR code linking to www.murfreesborotn.gov/BetterWay, wh…
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In this episode of STR Like the Best, I sit down with John from Topkey—a financial operating system built specifically for property managers—to talk about the “unsexy” but absolutely essential side of running a short-term rental business: cash flow, expense tracking, and financial controls. We cover why cash (not revenue) is the single source of tr…
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In this episode of STR Like the Best, I sit down with Alex Alioto, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Whimstay, an OTA built specifically to fill your last-minute and gap-night inventory. We break down why relying solely on Airbnb is like owning a stock portfolio with just one stock, how to think strategically about OTA distribution, and why last-min…
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Send us a text What happens when AI tries to interpret speaking in tongues—and ancient Sumerian shows up? In this wild episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, Charlie and James dive into the viral “ChatGPT Tongues Challenge,” where technology meets the mysteries of the Spirit. Is it divine? Is it dangerous? Or just digital chaos? 🎯 Then it’s time …
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In this episode, I sit down with JJ King—STR operator, ex-product lead, and serial entrepreneur—who scaled from answering Craigslist ads to running a 300-unit property management company. We dive deep into the early rental arbitrage days in NYC, how a cold outreach strategy turned into a SaaS acquisition, and what it takes to scale a property busin…
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Send us a text What happens when artificial intelligence starts answering as if it’s the Son of God? In this episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, Charlie and James sit down to review a video they created—an interview with an AI chatbot trained to impersonate Jesus. The AI responds to deep questions about salvation, morality, identity, truth, an…
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In this week's episode, Michael Chang and Avery Carl, CEO of The Short-Term Shop, break down the brutal reality of today’s short-term rental market and why that’s exactly where the opportunity lies. If you want to thrive in today's market and position yourself for outsized returns, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe for more STR investor stra…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we take a deep dive into the current condition of the church in Africa’s Giant, Nigeria — a nation filled with spiritual hunger, dynamic ministries, and a rapidly growing Christian population. But beyond the statistics lies a deeper question: Is the Church stepping outside its walls and engaging in the missi…
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JOIN MY FREE INVESTOR COMMUNITY FOR MONTHLY COACHING & DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING STRATEGIES 🔥 https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, Michael Chang and Philip Kennard discuss the evolving landscape of short-term rentals, focusing on the importance of direct bookings versus relying solely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb. The…
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JOIN MY FREE INVESTOR COMMUNITY FOR MONTHLY COACHING & DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING STRATEGIES 🔥 https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode of STR Like the Best, Michael Chang sits down with Jeff Illoulian, CEO of HostGPO, to explore how short-term rental operators can save money and streamline their furnishing process. Jeff shares his journey…
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Send us a text In this special episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, we highlight powerful moments from our Spring 2025 leadership training as students from around the world share their stories of transformation, calling, and obedience to the Great Commission. Hear firsthand testimonies of how God moved during the month-long training—including b…
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JOIN MY FREE INVESTOR COMMUNITY FOR MONTHLY COACHING & DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING STRATEGIES 🔥 https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider ⭐ In this conversation, Michael Chang interviews William Lucas, the chairman of Mint House, a leading company in corporate housing and short-term rentals. William shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inception of Mint …
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Send us a text Right now, families and whole communities are being torn apart in the DRC as conflict continues. As mainstream news chooses to look the other way, the time is critical for the body of Christ to respond. We are here to get you an inside perspective on what is actually going on in the DRC. In this episode of the Keystone Project Podcas…
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JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this episode, I sit down with Sarah and Emily — better known as the Karwells — two best friends turned powerhouse STR investors who’ve raised over $5.5 million from everyday investors, built a thriving portfolio of uniquely designe…
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Send us a text In this episode, we expose Hollywood’s anti-Christian agenda and discuss how entertainment has become a tool for secular indoctrination. From Cynthia Erivo’s casting as Jesus to the normalization of immorality, revenge, and anti-biblical values, we break down the spiritual dangers of modern media. Guest Martin Romero, a teacher in Ca…
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In this episode, Michael Chang and Thomas Castelli, CPA, break down essential tax strategies for short-term rental investors. Learn how to leverage the "short-term rental tax loophole" to offset W-2 income, maximize depreciation benefits, and avoid common tax pitfalls. They also discuss material participation rules, bookkeeping best practices, and …
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Send us a text Have you ever sat and listened to a crazy missionary story and wondered, "How did that person decide to become a missionary?" or "What kind of training did they receive?" If you have an interest in anything related to missions, then you'll love this episode. We dive into some of the most common questions about missionaries. From mana…
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Nate Williams, Executive Director of Recreation Services, provides updates on some big MPRD construction projects including Veterans Park. For more information about the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.murfreesboroparks.com. To fill out the 2025 Special Census, visit www.murfreesborocensus.com.…
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