Best James Geiger Podcasts (2026)

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Matt C Smith: Discussing (arguing) Olympic quota allocation 1:04:42

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Prepare Pop Corn, your hosts invite South-African skier Matt C Smith for an entertaining and full on argument about the quota allocation process for Olympic Games In this engaging conversation, the hosts and guest Matt C Smith delve into the complexities of quota allocation in cross-country skiing, particularly in the context of the upcoming Olympi…

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Heat Mass start and Tour de ski debrief - Here's for 20 years of Tour de Ski 51:57

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Your nb 1 podcast is back ! This time we discuss all that has happened at the tour de ski, with the sucess of the austrian team and the new heat mass start format, here's for a classic episode with lots of blabbing, some good banter and as always some talks about Mika's knob.

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CNLP 777 | 2026 Disruptive Church Trends: Gen Z Leading Church Attendance Surge, Women Exiting Faith, + The Impact of Discipleship By Algorithm 30:40

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Carey Nieuwhof unveils 7 disruptive church trends to track in 2026. The trends include Gen Z leading a surge in young church attendance and a rise in women exiting the Christian faith. Plus, Carey... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Dario Cologna: Why Liechtenstein Still Isn’t Ready for This Comeback 48:07

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We’ve got cross-country ski royalty in the house. Legendary Dario Cologna, who’s not just a four-time Tour de Ski winner but also a quadruple Olympic gold medalist and one of the biggest names Switzerland has ever produced. We chat with Dario about everything: how he went from a small mountain village to the top of the podium, his insane comeback f…

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Tobias Angerer: The OG of the Tour de Ski 34:43

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An absolute legend joining us today. If you were watching World Cup Cross-Country Skiing in the 2000s, you definitely remember Tobias Angerer—multiple World Cup wins, Olympic and World Champs podiums, and a key part of Germany’s famous relay "dream team." Oh, and did we mention he was the very first Tour de Ski winner? The man literally polishes hi…

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CNLP 776 | Small Church Dysfunction: David Ashcraft Talks about Growth at LCBC, Succession and Growing the Global Leadership Summit 1:23:15

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Former LCBC Senior Pastor David Ashcraft talks about the small church dysfunction he encountered when he arrived at LCBC when it was just a small church. Plus, he discusses how it scaled into a... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Moa Ilar: What do you really think about the Tour de Ski? 50:25

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In today’s episode, Jimmy, who is joined by Andrew Musgrave (get well soon Mika!), sits down with Swedish cross-country skiing sensation Moa Ilar for an inside look at her journey through the sport and the upcoming Tour de Ski. You’ll hear Moa Ilar share everything from growing up in a tiny village that’s obsessed with swimming, to what it’s like c…

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CNLP 775 | When Church Members Break Your Heart and Your Trust: Sharon Hodde Miller on Resilience and Speaking Into the Culture 1:04:21

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Sharon Hodde Miller discusses entering ministry with idealism that is crushed when people break your heart and leave your church. Plus, she discusses how to keep your heart engaged, learning to fight... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Johannes Høsflot Klæbo: The guy she told you not to worry about 50:28

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Today Mika and Jimmy are sitting down with cross country ski legend Johannes Høsflot Klæbo. That’s right—the guy everyone on the circuit wants to beat. Johannes opens up about what it’s actually like to be famous in the ski world, handling endless media attention, and dealing with criticism from people who “know” you but you’ve never even met. We t…

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CNLP 774 | You're Not Ready for Revival: Dom Ruso on a New Kind of Secularism and Reaching UnReachable People 1:03:47

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Theologian and church planter Dom Ruso offers lessons from church planting in Montreal, one of the most secular environments in North America, and how to reach a very difficult culture. He talks... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 773 | How To Hijack the Brain of Your Audience: J.R. Briggs on Why the Best Leaders Are the Best Question Askers 1:20:16

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J.R. Briggs has studied the art of asking questions for ten years. He shares how the quality of your questions determines the quality of your life and leadership, how to use questions to get your... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Jimmy back in top 10 ! Davos debrief 19:55

29d ago19:55

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Your nb 1 nordic podcast is back for a race debrief, this time we discuss all the crashes that happened ion Davos, spoiler alert yours truly did crash ! From klaebo crashing out in quarter finals to the french hope Leonie Perry scoring a 6th in the distance race on sunday, there is plenty to unpack, Tune in !!…

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Janik Riebli: Swiss farming meets ski racing 39:59

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In this episode, Mika and Jimmy are chilling in Davos with Swiss skier Janik Riebli, and things get real—real quick. First off, they’re fighting classic podcast tech issues (yep, Swiss hotel Wi-Fi isn’t as fancy as you’d think), but nothing's stopping the crew from diving into some solid ski talk. Janik Riebli spills on his “double life” as both a …

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Trondheim WC skirious debrief 21:03

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Your number ! nordic podcast is back and this time we discuss all thats happened in Trondheim ! keep tuned for a full recap of the week end

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CNLP 772 | The Making of NT Wright: His Calling, What He Gave Up, His Influences, And His Views on Spiritual Warfare and Demonizing Your Enemies 1:18:20

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In this episode of the podcast, N.T. Wright discusses the forces that formed him into the scholar, priest, and writer he is today: his early influences, his calling, and what he gave up to pursue his... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Jan Thomas Jenssen: Norwegian Banter, Lost Bets and Legendary Race Day Vomit 54:29

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Mika and Jimmy sit down with Norwegian ski legend Jan Thomas Jenssen for a chat filled with wild stories, laughs, and some honest talk about life on and off the race circuit. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on inside the Norwegian ski team, you’re in for a treat. Jan Thomas Jenssen shares everything—from his nerves about speaking English w…

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CNLP 771 | Is Your Marriage Difficult or Destructive? When God Releases You From Marriage with Lysa TerKeurst 54:13

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Lysa TerKeurst opens up about the end of her marriage and offers insight into the distinction between difficult and destructive relationships. Lysa shares the biblical grounds for divorce, and Carey... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 770 | Social Outrage: J.D. Greear On Charlie Kirk, When to Speak Out, and Culture Wars 1:06:15

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J.D. Greear shares the tension every pastor feels over when to speak out, how to speak out, and which issues should command a pastor's voice. J.D. also discusses Charlie Kirk, the culture wars, and... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Skirious Podium in Ruka ! Ruka Skirious Debrief 17:54

1M ago17:54

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Your weekly race debrief is back ! This time we discuss all that's happened in Ruka for the opening of the World Cup. Stayed tuned for some inside takes.

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Jasmi Joensuu: From college skiing to winning the Sprint World Cup 41:38

2M ago41:38

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Mika and Jimmy are joined by Finnish sprint star Jasmi Joensuu, and let’s just say her story is not your average “Scandinavian skier crushing the World Cup” narrative. We get into everything with Jasmi: why she took the unusual route and raced college in the U.S. instead of sticking to the typical Nordic system, how she balanced studying finance an…

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CNLP 769 | How AI Is Damaging Your Mind and Brain: Dr. Caroline Leaf on How to Battle Stress, Burnout, and Anxiety 53:11

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Dr. Caroline Leaf explains her philosophy on the distinction between the mind and the brain, and how to utilize your mind to combat stress, anxiety, and burnout. She also weighs in on AI and its... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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We got smashed by a Biathlete - Beitostolen Skirious Debrief 13:13

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First race weekend of the season and its it came like driving straight into a wall. Norwegian are out to kill for the opening of the season, lots of exciting things happened the week end before the opening of the FIS Cross country World Cup in Ruka. Tune in to find out !

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Jaume Pueyo: Explosiveness to win prologues 55:12

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The podcast is back in season mode and today we have the honor of receiving the last year's sprint revelation Jaume Pueyo. He gives us the insight of how the spanish skiers train in a very different way than norwegians and have manage to reach the highest level.We also discussed the exciting things happening with the season starting in beito. Tune …

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CNLP 768 | The Leadership Time Trap: How to Multiply Results Without Adding Hours 26:20

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In this episode, you'll learn a fresh perspective on exactly where your time goes, how to cut the investments where you're least effective, and multiply your time investments in the activities that... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 767 | Solving the Mental Health Emergency: Shaunti Feldhahn and James Sells on a Better Approach to Pastoral Care 1:33:19

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Dr. James Sells and Shaunti Feldhahn rethink mental health and loneliness. They offer practical steps on how the church can lead healing without burning out its leaders, especially pastors. 🔗 ... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Einar Hedegart: How to go fast both in Biathlon and Cross-country skiing 52:35

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Your Nb 1 nordic nordic podcast is back this time with the fastest skier/biathlete Einar Hedegart. He will be racing this week end as a biathlete in geilo and next week as a cross country skier in Beito. He gives us his key training sessions that makes him go so fast on skis. Tune in for some interesting insight a bit of biathlete roasting and some…

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CNLP 766 | Rising Comic Andrew Stanley on Resilience, Bombing, and Finding the Punchline 39:39

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Comedian Andrew Stanley talks about his journey as a preacher's son who studied finance and accounting to become a rising comic who has performed with Colin Jost, Leanne Morgan, John Crist and others. ... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Andrew Musgrave's training philosophy, what is behind a WC podium 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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This one is for the training Nerds ! Your nb 1 Nordic podcast is back and we bring back our favorite guest, Andrew Musgrave. We discuss the different training philosophy behind the WC top 10 results. What makes a different and what doesn't. If you are interested in how we train, this one is for you, if yo are not this is going to be a heavy episode…

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CNLP 765 | The Real Difference Between Growing and Declining Churches: Thom Rainer on What Reaches The Anxious Generation 1:03:04

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Thom Rainer explains the difference he's discovered between what growing churches do and what declining churches do. It's simpler than you think. Plus, how can you help the Anxious Generation feel... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 764 | Why Christians Can't Trust ChatGPT: Bobby Gruenewald on Scripture and YouVersion's Rise to 1 Billion Installs 1:17:38

2M ago1:17:38

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YouVersion CEO Bobby Gruenewald discusses what's right and wrong with AI, sharing some shocking examples of why Christians should be cautious about trusting AI for biblical accuracy. Bobby also... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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

3M ago1:14:14

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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... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Alex Fiva - Russia voted out of FIS (again) - how it happened 28:04

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Your number 1 Nordic skiing podcast is back ! This time we delve into the controversy surrounding the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Mika shares the backlash received from both Russian and Western journalists, highlighting the polarized views on their stance. We had the honor …

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

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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... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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

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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... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Mika vs Russians in Ramsau 30:17

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Your nb 1 nordic podast is back ! This time we discuss the hot topics happening this autumn with the possibility of russians coming back and mika meeting them in ramsau. Tune in for some hot discussions!!

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Campbell Wright: The one biathlete Mika doesn't hate 1:00:16

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Your nb 1 nordic skiing podcast is back !! This time we have a biathlete on the show, tune in for some roasting from both sides.

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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

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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... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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

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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,... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 758 | Does Simple Church Still Work? Eric Geiger on What Scales and Why Older Church Leaders Need to Die to Themselves 1:14:22

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Nearly twenty years after releasing his groundbreaking book Simple Church, Eric Geiger reflects on why complexity still doesn't scale, how complexity subtly creeps in as you grow, and what he's... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Mum jokes, spray shit and FIS meetings 36:06

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Your number 1 Nordic podcast is back and what a title is has ! Tune in to a banter rich podcast, where we discuss the latest developments after the FIS autumn meetings.

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CNLP 757 | The Key To Better Preaching is NOT What You Think: Megan Fate Marshman on Preaching and How to Use Your Voice and Body for More Effective Communication 53:03

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Megan Fate Marshman is an incredibly compelling preacher who speaks in many of the largest churches in America. She shares how her preaching has evolved since she started, what she does right before... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 756 | Preaching Secrets That Actually Work: 90 Minutes of Strategy, Theology, and the Art of Preaching with Mark Clark and Carey Nieuwhof 1:19:54

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83% of Americans say preaching impacts their decision on a church home. Having just filmed a new 45 video course called the Art of Preaching, Carey Nieuwhof and Mark Clark share 90 minutes of their... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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The King of Trondheim: Announcing love and new ideas for the sport 58:05

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Your nb 1 nordic podcast is back ! This time we have the honor to have royalty on the show. Gabriel Gledhill tells us how a skier that ends up 56th on a World Cup can create a movement and have a voice in the sport. Tune in to the royal highness !

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CNLP 755 | 29 Stress Points in 14 Months and My Health Wake-Up Call: Inside My Hardest Year in Leadership in 20 Years 1:23:06

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Twenty-nine stressful events in 14 months. One major health crisis. Zero sugar-coating. In this flip-the-mic episode, Sean Morgan interviews Carey to dissect the hardest year Carey's faced in two... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 754 | Rick Warren on What 99% of Churches Don't Do, The Rise of the Global Church, and the Call American Churches Need to Hear 1:16:42

4M ago1:16:42

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Rick Warren returns to the podcast to explain what 99% of churches don't do. He discusses the extraordinary rise of the global church and how it's outpacing population growth, and he outlines the... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Sergei Volkov - Will Russia race Olympics ? 57:09

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You nb 1 Nordic podcast is back ! This time we have a special episode where we hear about the interesting story of Sergei Volkov racing in Russia, will the sport be better with Russians ? Will they be with us at the Olympics ? Tune in to find out.

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CNLP 753 | Why White Christian Men Are Afraid to Preach the Bible — Therapy, Calling, and Comedy with Julian Lowe 1:21:10

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Julian Lowe never expected to be a pastor, which ironically freed him up to become one. He talks about what he learned at the Groundlings, in Music, and in ministry, sharing why he feels white men... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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Smashing 600mg of caffeine, getting ill and risking your life on rollerskis 35:31

4M ago35:31

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Your nb 1 nordic podcast is back and this time we discuss the latest adventures from the King of Trondheim, risking your life on rollerski races and making everyone ill in the ski tunnel in torsby, tune in for some good laughs !

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CNLP 752 | How Do You Fire Staff That Are Like Family? Jon Gordon on Making the Tough Calls on Staffing and Creating Great Teams 49:13

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Many church leaders think of their staff as family. But if they're family, can you fire them? Jon Gordon has coached hundreds of professional sports teams and companies and explains what it takes to... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof

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CNLP 751 | The 6 Surprising Traits of Sticky Sermons And Why Focusing On The Problem is the Wrong Approach—With Dan Heath 1:11:27

4M ago1:11:27

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Dan Heath, author of Made to Stick, The Power of Moments, and other seminal leadership books, talks about the six surprising traits of sticky sermons, how to design church experiences people never... Read the whole entry... » Click the icon below to listen.By Carey Nieuwhof