Best Dr. Gavin Adams Podcasts (2025)

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The Gospel Is Offensive. You Don’t Have to Be. 15:39

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As pastors, we feel the pressure to preach truth in a world that's easily offended. But bold preaching doesn’t require a blunt tone. In this episode, I break down 5 ways to hold the tension—preaching with both conviction and compassion, like Jesus did.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Traditional Healing Meets Modern Mastery: Dr. Adam Gavine’s 2-Day Fix for Chronic Pain Pt. 2 34:47

5d ago34:47

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What if healing chronic pain was less about suppressing symptoms and more about teaching the body to remember how to heal? In part two of our conversation, I go deeper with Dr. Adam Gavine, a practitioner whose approach bridges physiology, movement, and energy in ways I’ve never seen before. Dr. Gavine shares how the Wasabi Method, a system he co-f…

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Bonus Episode: The OCD Experience with Neurobiologist Uma Chatterjee 48:38

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This one’s all about lived experience: What's it like to have OCD? What’s the therapy all about? How do you support people with it? And how to accept the darkest thoughts that might haunt you. As a bonus to last week’s OCD Neurobiology episode with Dr. Wayne Goodman, the wonderful neuroscientist, board-certified mental health peer specialist, and s…

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Dr Katie Perry - Returning to a career in research after a break 21:57

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This week we are discussing returning to a career in research after a break for family reasons, health or caring responsibilities. We will explore challenges, the skills shortage in STEM, success stories and support available. With me to discuss all of this is Dr Katie Perry, Chief Executive at the Daphne Jackson Trust.…

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Why Your Church Feels Busy But Stuck 15:27

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If your church feels busy but lacks momentum, this episode is for you. We explore the silent pressure of leading with an unintentional strategy and a practical framework to realign your ministry with clarity and purpose.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Obsessive-Compulsive Neurobiology (OCD) with Wayne Goodman 1:19:49

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Ruminations and reassurances. Checking and counting. Suffering and stigmas. It’s OCD, babes! OCD is now considered one of the most common psychiatric conditions, afflicting 2% to 3% of the general population, and this episode is among our top-requested topics. So we snagged a top-shelf ologist: psychiatrist, researcher, advocate and OCD Neurobiolog…

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Wolf Alice Interview 5:38

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Theo Ellis and Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice stopped by the KROQ Studios to chat with Kevin Ryder about their new album 'The Clearing' due out August 22nd.

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Why Most Pastors Preach From Behind—And How to Get Ahead 15:27

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If Sunday keeps crashing down on you, you’re probably stuck in a reactive system. In this episode, I unpack why most pastors preach from behind, how to build a sermon calendar that actually works, and why it’s one of your most powerful tools for spiritual formation. Whether you’re tired, burned out, or just behind, this episode will help you get ah…

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The Fine Line Between Pastoring and Pleasing 12:22

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Are you leading your church, or just trying to keep everyone happy? In this episode, we explore the pressure of people-pleasing, the toll it takes on pastors, and how to step back into faithful leadership that’s rooted in calling, not constant affirmation.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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5 Signs Your Sermon Isn’t Working 10:48

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Too many pastors are measuring their preaching by the wrong standards—and wondering why there’s no transformation. In this episode, Gavin walks through 5 signs your sermons might be missing the mark and how to start preaching for clarity, connection, and change.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Canada, the 51st State? B. Lorraine Smith on National Identity, Tariffs, and the Illusion of Borders 56:34

12d ago56:34

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Is Canadian pride a distraction from deeper truths? What if borders are just an illusion, and immigration debates miss the point entirely? In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with B. Lorraine Smith to explore the unseen layers of national identity, economic interdependence, and the ancestral wisdom of bioregional living. Lorraine isn…

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Fromology (CHEESE) Part 2 with Kyra James 1:12:09

13d ago1:12:09

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We’re back with molten hot cheese trivia in Part 2 with Fromologist Kyra James of OwnYourFunk.com. Part 1 covered the foundations and this week we address your listener questions about cows on boats, plant-based cheese options, how to properly store cheese, how cheese changes your brain chemistry, the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, the grea…

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Harry Macpherson - chemical toxicity, human health and the global ecosystem 30:21

14d ago30:21

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This week we are discussing chemical toxicity, and the effect of chemicals on human health and the global ecosystem. We are having this conversation to coincide with a major new report on pervasive toxicity being published this week by Deep Science Ventures (DSV). Our guest is Senior Associate for Climate at DSV, Harry Macpherson.…

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How to Engage the Biblically Illiterate Without Watering Down Truth 12:24

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In this episode of The Pressure Pod for Pastors and Church Leaders, Dr. Gavin Adams breaks down why so many sermons don’t connect today—and what to do about it. Learn five practical shifts to preach with clarity in a culture that doesn’t know the Bible.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Evanescence Interview with Kevin Ryder and Megan Holiday 13:10

19d ago13:10

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Amy Lee of Evanescence stopped by the KROQ studios to talk with Kevin Ryder and Megan Holiday about "Fight Like A Girl" with K.Flay from the 'Ballerina' soundtrack, how she became a singer, what's next for Evanescence, and more!

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The Art of the Long Game: How Martin Jacobson Uses Pressure, Presence, and Pattern to Win at Life 39:09

19d ago39:09

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What does poker have to do with ancestral health? Turns out, a whole lot. In this episode, I sit down with Martin Jacobson, a former chef who became a professional poker player and won the 2014 World Series of Poker. But this conversation isn’t just about cards or cash. It’s about what it takes to thrive under pressure, stay calm in chaos, and deve…

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Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman discuss Yaamava's Action Comic #1 Giveaway + Hollywood BabbleOn live taping with Kevin Ryder 9:31

19d ago9:31

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Kevin Ryder chats with Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman about Yaamava's 'Holy Grail of Comics: Action Comic #1' giveaway plus their upcoming live taping of their 'Hollywood Babble-On' podcast at Yaamava!

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Discipleship Is a Journey: Does Your Church Offer a Map or a Menu? 18:30

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Discipleship is a journey, but most churches offer a menu—not a map. In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams breaks down the real reason your people feel spiritually stuck—and how a simple four-phase framework can help you create a clear discipleship pathway that actually moves people forward.…

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Fromology (CHEESE) Part 1 with Kyra James 1:10:40

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Soft. Hard. Fresh. Aged. Stinky. Illegal. Let’s talk cheese with Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) and Fromologist, Kyra James. We chat about proprietary bacterial slurries, basement caves, cheese knife etiquette, rind eating, vegetarian versus vegan cheeses, cheese history, different warm-blooded animals whose milk is used for cheese, American c…

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The Critical Connection Between Leadership and Church Health 19:35

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In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams tackles one of the most overlooked reasons churches decline—even when the preaching is strong and the Gospel is central. Discover how spiritual leadership alone isn't enough, and what organizational leadership muscles every pastor must develop to lead a thriving, healthy church.…

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Sunday Pressure Release: When the Church You’re Leading Doesn’t Match the Vision You’re Carrying 8:50

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There’s a subtle but serious pressure pastors rarely name: the disconnect between your church’s current reality and the vision God placed in your heart. In this episode of The Pressure Pod, we unpack why that gap exists—and what it really takes to close it.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Episode 84 - 'The Notes In Between, Graphic Scores, Mircotones And More' - Adam Ironside 50:55

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In this episode Chris chats with guitarist Adam Ironside about fretless guitar and veerything in between...including the notes in between. Brought to you by Soundstorm. Hear more form Adam here...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwrOs2x1cy0mRfXfDUPk-FA/ Send us a textBy Chris Woods

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Can Detox Reverse Infertility? Clearing the Way for Conception, Naturally with Deidre Bloomquist 50:17

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Is your body trying to tell you it’s not safe to get pregnant? In this episode, I sit down with Deidre Bloomquist, functional nutritionist, founder of Always Growing Wellness, and author of Toxic Infertility, to explore the powerful idea that infertility is not failure... it’s protection. Deidre specializes in helping women identify hidden toxic bu…

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Outdated and Unaware: Why Yesterday’s Ministry Model Won’t Reach Today’s Mission Field 9:34

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In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks why sticking to outdated ministry models is quietly costing your church growth—and how to start leading with innovation. You’ll walk away with one practical question that can help your team evolve with purpose.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Lampyridology (FIREFLIES) aka Sparklebuttology Updated Encore with Sara Lewis 1:07:49

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Let’s light up your life and butt. World-renowned firefly expert Dr. Sara Lewis of Tufts University gives us some updates to her 2021 episode, sharing her love of a bug that many think is merely mythological. Learn how these tiny animals illuminate the night, the dos and don’ts of firefly observation, how to take good firefly photos, femme fatales,…

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Is Passion Enough? Why Your Church Needs a System (Not Just a Mission) 9:04

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You’ve got passion, a mission, and a heart for ministry. But something still feels stuck. In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks the real reason many churches plateau—and the three systems every church must build to reduce pressure and increase impact.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Sunday Pressure Release: God Presses Where Pride Puffs 9:46

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Ministry pressure hurts. But it often hurts most where you’re unknowingly relying on pride. In this episode, I unpack why that’s not punishment—it’s grace. Let’s explore how God uses pressure to purify, prepare, and reposition your heart for leadership that lasts.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Good Charlotte Interview 7:51

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Good Charlotte stopped by the KROQ Studios to chat with Kevin Ryder and Megan Holiday about their new song and forthcoming album!

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''I Lost 100 Pounds Eating Real Food and Walking Every Day'' — Brandon Miller Proves Modern Ancestral Living Works 45:02

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What if the journey to true health wasn’t about the perfect diet but about reconnecting to yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Miller, a nutrition coach and personal trainer from Jupiter, Florida. At just 23, Brandon has lived a complete health transformation. He lost over 100 pounds, battled IBS, navigated the cult-like corners of d…

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Why Saying “Yes” Is Costing You More Than You Think 4:15

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Feeling stretched thin by one too many ministry “yeses”? In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks the idea of opportunity cost and why every good idea comes at a hidden price. You’ll walk away with one powerful question that will instantly clarify your team’s priorities and restore your margin.…

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Sublime Interview 7:52

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Jakob Nowell and Eric Wilson from Sublime stop by KROQ to chat with Kevin Ryder and Megan Holiday about new music, being added to Warped Tour, and more!

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Crotalology (RATTLESNAKES) with Emily Taylor 1:21:11

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Fangs. Rattles. Misconceptions. Crawl out from under your rock for the angelic rattle of one of the world’s most maligned, misunderstood, gorgeous, mysterious, efficient creatures. Herpetology professor, rattlesnake scientist and thus, Crotalologist Dr. Emily Taylor discusses why rattlesnakes deserve our love, the parenthood strategies of rattlers,…

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Overtime – Episode #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 15:11

1M ago15:11

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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The Management Mistake That’s Quietly Costing Your Church 10:17

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You didn’t enter ministry to manage budgets and organize workflows, but that’s where you find yourself. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks why management isn’t the enemy of ministry—it’s the structure that lets your calling thrive. Learn how to reframe systems as sacred, and take one step this week toward clarity and confidence.…

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Episode 83 - 'Electronica, DJing and Music Ed' - Dr Jake Williams 1:03:22

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In this episode Chris chats with Dr Jake Williams about DJing, electronic music and music ed. Brought to you by Soundstorm. Read more about Jake and read his journal articles.... www.jfbwilliams.com https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/organised-sound/issue/6BC3CFB6D52E9DDE9EC8A9F187DEF263 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/organised-sound/…

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Dr Monali Dahale - Advanced composite materials 15:14

1M ago15:14

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This week we are discussing advanced composite materials with Dr Monali Dahale, Advanced Research Engineer at the National Composites Centre. We explore key technologies, future aspirations and scaling up.By Foundation for Science and Technology

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Sunday Pressure Release: Pressed But Not Crushed 8:25

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Feeling crushed by ministry? In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams helps you reframe the pressure as part of God’s preparation—not a sign of failure. If you're leading under weight, this will bring real relief.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Ep. #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 1:03:37

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Bill’s guests are Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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The Feminine Blueprint: Why Ancestral Cultures May Hold the Key to Modern Women’s Health with Mary Ruddick PT 2 33:48

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What happens when we outsource wisdom, sever community ties, and forget how to truly listen to our bodies, to each other, and to the land? In Part 2 of my conversation with Mary Ruddick, we continue exploring the Feminine Blueprint, focusing on how ancestral practices might just hold the key to today’s rising rates of infertility, chronic illness, …

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Feeling Stretched Thin? Use Scarcity to Sharpen Your Strategy 9:54

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Ministry pressure is real, but scarcity doesn’t have to feel like failure. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams helps pastors reframe their limits as leadership leverage. Learn how to use scarcity as a strategic filter that sharpens your focus and frees your team to do what matters most.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Aquaculture Ecology (SUSTAINABLE OCEAN FOODS) with Ben Halpern 1:25:05

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Farmed versus wild. Basement shrimp hustles. Mangrove drama. Anthropology. Animal welfare and plant-based diets. Climb aboard to meet UCSB’s super cool dude, researcher and Aquaculture Ecologist, Dr. Ben Halpern. You’ll hear about sustainable food sources, land vs. sea farming, bycatch, shellfish guilt, salmon who wear makeup, global marine populat…

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Overtime – Episode #699: Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman 12:52

1M ago12:52

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Stop Resisting the Organizational Side of Church 14:33

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Most pastors were trained to shepherd people, but now you're expected to lead a complex organization. No wonder ministry feels heavy. In this episode, we unpack how embracing organizational strategy might be the most spiritual thing you do—and why it just might save your church and your soul.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Ep. #699: Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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Bill’s guests are Sen. John Fetterman, Ian Bremmer & Rutger Bregman (Originally aired 6/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Bonus Episode: THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. Let's read it together. 1:25:02

1M ago1:25:02

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Have you ever read every word of The U.S. Constitution? You don't have to, because I read it with my mouth into your brain in this weird but vital episode on civil liberties. And of course, there are little sidenotes to make sure we both understand it. There has never been a better time to know what your legal protections are. This episode is a fol…

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Traditional Healing Meets Modern Mastery: Dr. Adam Gavine’s 2-Day Fix for Chronic Pain Pt. 1 37:21

2M ago37:21

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What if you could walk again just two days after a serious knee injury? In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Adam Gavine, a sports chiropractor with a passion for real, lasting healing. We met at a conference where my wife Margaret could barely walk after a patella injury. Adam confidently said she’d be walking in 48 hours. …

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Most Pastors Are Tracking the Wrong Numbers 10:38

2M ago10:38

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Many pastors are under pressure to perform, but they’re tracking the wrong things. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams helps you rethink your ministry scoreboard and lead with clarity, confidence, and mission-alignment.By Dr. Gavin Adams

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Macrophycology (SEAWEED) with Patrick Martone, Charles Yarish, Danielle McHaskell, Angela Jones, and Becky Swerida 1:30:20

2M ago1:30:20

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Moonlit seaweeds. Dreamy underwater forests. Mounds of beach debris. Not plants. Let’s talk about where seaweed grows and whether or not it will save us all. Macrophycology means “big-ass algae” so let’s join five dazzling seaweed enthusiasts: guest-in-chief Dr. Patrick Martone of the University of British Columbia, UConn Professor Emeritus and “gr…

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Overtime – Episode #698: Stephanie Ruhle & Jonah Goldberg 14:53

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/6/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts