Best Jon Acuff Podcasts (2026)

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Quick Cut: S2E361 All it Takes is a Goal with Jon Acuff 9:42

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6d ago9:42

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Click here to listen to the full episode Do you want to fulfill your innate potential but don’t know where to start? In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff outlines a fresh new approach to goals and teaches how you can ditch regret, tap into your full potential and achieve in every area of your life. YOU WILL LEARN: · How examini…

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Ep 195: On Purpose and Calling (with David Ashcraft) 22:52

15h ago22:52

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Today's episode is all about purpose and calling. As a leader who is rolling into a new year, you might be thinking about what's next. This conversation with GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft will encourage you with the unique ways you've been called to lead and center you by reminding you what it's all about.…

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Robert Irvine, Host of Food Network's Restaurant Impossible, Shares Tips on Entrepreneurship 26:30

20h ago26:30

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with chef, TV personality ("Restaurant Impossible"), entrepreneur, author and founder of The Robert Irvine Foundation, Robert Irvine. Kristel and Robert discuss philanthropy, resilience building tips as well as tips for entrepreneurs. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look …

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S2E362 Behind the Curtain: How to Have a Great Year Buffini Style 32:01

24h ago32:01

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In this moving and intimate episode of It’s a Good Life, Anna Buffini, Brian Buffini’s daughter and the company’s new social media manager, interviews her father about an array of topics. The two cover how to start the new year off right, best practices on goal setting, and the power of perseverance when times are tough. Anna also shares the lesson…

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Mark Byington breaks down how his team brought winning back to Vanderbilt 26:58

24h ago26:58

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Jon Rothstein is joined by Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington to break down the 14-0 start for the Commodores, what it's like coaching in the SEC and the keys to a deep tournament run in March. (0:00) Intro + Vandy’s Mark Byington joins! (0:20) What if someone told you Vanderbilt would be undefeated in January? (1:00) Why has this team been so dom…

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Is St. John's going to miss the tournament? + Darryn Peterson's newest setback & ACC's opening week 39:40

1d ago39:40

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Jon Rothstein is back to break down a loaded weekend of college basketball. St. John's loses again, what's next for the red storm. Darryn Peterson was awesome in the first half against UCF. We were quickly reminded his talent hasn't defined his season at Kansas. Then, AP Poll reactions, chat questions and plenty more from the week that was in colle…

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ATG 263: The Hyper-Optimizer's Trap with Dr. James Hewitt 1:06:17

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Dr. James Hewitt spent years teaching Fortune 500 companies and Formula One teams how to optimize performance—while ignoring his own advice. Then he found a lump in the shower. In this fascinating conversation, James shares how a late-30s cancer diagnosis forced him to confront a hard truth: he wasn't superhuman. We dive deep into the science of hu…

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Michigan & UConn are in class of their own + Tobacco Road Updates & Nebraska's Opportunity 50:03

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Michigan and UConn are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the college basketball field — and the numbers back it up. We break down why both programs look like legitimate one-seed contenders, what their upcoming schedules tell us, and how much space they’re creating between themselves and everyone else.From there, we head to Tobacco R…

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How to Turn New Year's Resolutions Into Long-Term Positive Change: 2 Minutes of Motivation 5:10

5d ago5:10

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 4 tips to turn New Year's Resolutions into long-term positive change. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Perfo…

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Family Time with Craig Thompson

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The Guys Like Us is joined with Craig Thompson who is an author and pastor. In this episode, we talk about all things family and how to step into God's design and delight in the family. In particular, we look at characteristics and practices of healthy families. We also begin to unpack the work of sin and spiritual warfare that breaks and divides. …

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Successfully Navigating Change with Cassandra Worthy: Re-Release 20:52

7d ago20:52

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Re-Release: On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with the Founder and CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global, Cassandra Worthy to discuss how to thrive amid change. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: How to thrive amid change How emotions can help us navigate change A mindset shift around change How leaders can help the…

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S2E360 How to Ask Great Questions - a Conversation with Ken Coleman 47:40

8d ago47:40

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Ken Coleman, the bestselling author and a key radio personality for Dave Ramsey’s Ramsey Solutions, is known for his deep and insightful interviews with hundreds of major personalities including political figures, sports icons and titans of business. In this podcast episode of It’s a Good Life, host Brian Buffini turns the tables and asks Ken quest…

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How Fred Hoiberg Has Nebraska Among College Basketball’s Last Unbeaten & Why He Doesn't Plan on Touching Huskers Roster Midseason 30:53

8d ago30:53

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Fred Hoiberg joins the show to discuss Nebraska’s perfect start and what’s fueling one of the most promising seasons in program history. He reflects on the Christmas break and when he first realized this team could be special.Hoiberg breaks down key wins over Illinois, Creighton, and Wisconsin, the transition to coaching in the Big Ten, and the dif…

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AJ Dybantsa's Historic Start, Purdue's Quiet Surge & January Pressure Points 48:03

8d ago48:03

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We break down three big things shaping the college basketball landscape right now — starting with AJ Dybantsa’s eye-opening freshman season and why the next 60 days could define BYU history. Plus, Purdue’s dominant stretch flying under the radar and why January looms as a must-move month for NC State.Rothstein digs into key news and notes across th…

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ATG 262: 50 by 50: The Final 27 Lessons I Learned by Age 50 15:18

9d ago15:18

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This is it—the final installment of my 50 by 50 series. I've spent four episodes breaking down 50 lessons I learned in my first half-century on this planet (yes, I said half-century). In this episode, I'm covering the final 27 lessons, from "dream big, start small" to why you need at least one Cajun friend. You'll discover why your richest-looking …

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4 Inspiring Reminders to Help You Prepare for 2026: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:06

12d ago4:06

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 4 reminders to help you successfully close out 2025 and prepare for a New Year. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: 4 key reminders as we approach 2026 Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact …

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Quick Cut: S2E359 The Gift of Giving 10:00

13d ago10:00

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Click here to listen to the full episode The Christmas season is all about giving to others, but the spirit of giving shouldn’t just be for the holidays - it should be for life! In this episode, Brian explains why the principle of giving is so important year-round and shares his top tips for doing it the right way. YOU WILL LEARN: · How to find joy…

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How Dusty May quickly retooled Michigan to become the title favorite 34:20

15d ago34:20

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Michigan head coach Dusty May joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his path from FAU’s historic Final Four run to quickly rebuilding Michigan into a national contender. May reflects on the lessons from the Final Four, the timing of his move, how this Michigan roster has taken shape, and why he wants the toughest non-conference schedule possible. Plus, in…

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S2E358 A Christmas Carol 18:11

15d ago18:11

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During the holidays, it’s very easy to get caught up in chaos and consumerism. In this special episode, Brian shares how to tap into the real spirit of Christmas and look forward to the year ahead with faith, confidence and peace of mind. YOU WILL LEARN: The ghosts of Christmas past. The lessons of Christmas present. The blessings of Christmas futu…

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Kentucky can exhale, Statements from Texas Tech & Houston + Midseason All-Americans! 55:48

15d ago55:48

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Kentucky fans can finally exhale, Houston and Texas Tech deliver major résumé-building wins, and Hubert Davis continues to answer the bell as North Carolina steadies itself. We open with the three biggest takeaways from the weekend before reacting to the updated AP Top 25 and unveiling our Midseason All-Americans across three teams and honorable me…

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How to Have Radical Candor with Amy Sandler: Re-Release 24:14

16d ago24:14

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Re-Release: On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Amy Sandler, Principal Coach and Podcast Host at Radical Candor, to discuss how to successfully give and receive feedback at work and in life. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode How to give feedback at work without being a jerk What is radical candor Should you…

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ATG 261: 50 Things That Took Me 50 Years to Learn: Part 3 17:53

16d ago17:53

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I just turned 50, and milestone birthdays make me reflective. Here's what I realized: I liked my 40s way more than my 30s. I'm happier, in better shape, more connected relationally, accomplishing more goals, but taking more vacation. Why? What did I do in my 40s that made it the best decade of my life? In this episode, I'm sharing the first 25 less…

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An Empowering Question to Ask Yourself to Support Happiness, Well-Being and Success: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:29

19d ago4:29

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares an empowering question to ask yourself to support more happiness, well-being and success. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Ha…

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Why Mark Pope thinks Kentucky has 'unlimited potential' + Jayden Quaintance injury UPDATE 27:16

19d ago27:16

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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope joins Jon Rothstein to discuss his relationship with Rick Pitino and what it will be like going up against his former head coach on Saturday, his impressions of this Kentucky team and the potential the Wildcats have, as well as an update on Jayden Quaintance and how he could change Kentucky once back healthy.(0:00) Int…

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Why UConn's path makes them a likely 1-seed in March Madness, Darius Acuff deserves MORE attention 42:32

19d ago42:32

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Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down UConn's path to a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament, why Darius Acuff deserves more national attention, the 5 best PG in college basketball and MORE.(0:00) Intro(2:35) Darius Acuff deserves MORE national attention(13:16) UConn has the cleanest path to a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament(21:17) Why the Kentucky-St. John's…

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Quick Cut: S2E357 How to Get Unstuck - a Conversation with Adam Alter 11:07

20d ago11:07

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Click here to listen to the full episode Feeling stuck is an unavoidable part of the human condition. In this episode, bestselling author Adam Alter shares why almost everyone feels stuck in some way, how it can be a feature of progress and what to do to get unstuck and thrive when it matters most. YOU WILL LEARN: · The goal gradient hypothesis. · …

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Ep 194: A Look Back at 2025 (with Whitney Putnam and Eric Case) 35:14

21d ago35:14

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As 2025 wraps up and 2026 gets started, we thought we'd take a look back on all the great conversations we've had over the past year and pick a few of our favorites to share with you. Whitney and Content Producer Eric Case talk through their reactions to episodes with guests Marcus Buckingham, Joni Eareckson Tada, David Ashcraft and Gabe Salguero.…

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Habits for Success with Kory Kogon: Re-Release 27:27

22d ago27:27

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Re-Release: On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with FranklinCovey's Kory Kogon to discuss their course based on the #1 bestselling business book - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Kristel and Kory talk about an inside out approach, why getting to a win-win solution is so important, how to become less reactive and …

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S2E356 How High Performers Launch Their Year - a Conversation with Jon Acuff 32:11

22d ago32:11

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In this episode of It’s a Good Life, host Brian Buffini talks with bestselling author and keynote speaker Jon Acuff on how using a framework of “5 Cs” can help you break through burnout and reignite your purpose. Jon shares how discomfort is actually a good thing and the only true way to know you are headed towards meaningful change. He also shares…

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USC's Eric Musselman opens up about the CHALLENGES of being a west coast Big Ten team 29:27

22d ago29:27

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Jon Rothstein sits down with USC head coach Eric Musselman to talk about coaching at both the college and NBA levels, how to build a basketball program and USC and what this year's Trojans need to do to ensure a deep run in the tournament. (0:00) Intro + how has coaching changed over the last 11 years? (0:35) Coaching at USC compared to his other j…

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The Big 12 could OWN the top 16 seeds + Duke & UConn's race for the East region & Nebraska is legit 38:10

23d ago38:10

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Jon Rothstein is back with another episode of Inside College Basketball Now after a loaded weekend of college hoops. The Big 12 is the best conference in the sport, how many teams will they get on the top four seed lines? Duke and UConn are in a race for the East region and Nebraska has officially arrived. They're not just a feel good story anymore…

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ATG 260: 4 (more) Lessons It Took Me 50 Years to Learn (That Will Change Your Life) 16:45

23d ago16:45

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I just turned 50, and I've learned some things the hard way. In this episode, I'm sharing four more life lessons that took me half a century to figure out—lessons I wish I could tell my 30-year-old self. You'll discover why successful people are time machines who can shave years off your journey, why anxiety isn't something to fix but something to …

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3 Ways to Boost Courage: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:36

26d ago4:36

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 3 things that may help you boost courage. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (Jo…

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Nate Oats details transforming Alabama into a powerhouse, importance of Labaron Philon | ICBBN 49:35

26d ago49:35

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Alabama coach Nate Oats joins Jon Rothstein to talk about his journey to college coaching, building Alabama into a powerhouse, the importance of Labaron Philon and more. (0:10) What he remembers from his first D-I coaching season (1:29) Did he always want to be a college coach? (3:53) On hearing from the Hurley brothers about joining Buffalo staff …

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Nebraska is SURGING, Michigan is UNSTOPPABLE + Big East NEEDS Notre Dame 49:57

26d ago49:57

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Jon Rothstein is BACK breaking down Michigan's upcoming schedule, whether Notre Dame should join the Big East and MORE. (0:00) Intro 2:21 Who will put game pressure on Michigan? (12:53) Big East is at a crossroads, should take a long hard look at Notre Dame (29:48) Nebraska is 10-0 and SURGING under Fred Hoiberg (37:24) Rothstein Ranks: 5 Guards Wh…

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Quick Cut: S2E355 We're All In Sales, Here's How to be Great 10:00

27d ago10:00

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Sales is one of the most important professions in the world. In this episode, Brian shares the many virtues of this noble occupation and outlines the three characteristics that all great salespeople share. YOU WILL LEARN: · Why you must have a desire to serve. · Why you have to be able to consult. · How you can muster the courage to ask. MENTIONED …

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Building Courage with Dr. Margie Warrell, Author of The Courage Gap 20:36

29d ago20:36

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with "Courage Catalyst" Dr. Margie Warrell, six-time bestselling author of The Courage Gap. Kristel and Margie discuss how to navigate being an insecure overachiever and how to build courage. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into being an insecure overachiever and how…

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Florida's Todd Golden highlights where the Gators MUST IMPROVE to repeat as champions 28:29

29d ago28:29

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Jon Rothstein sits down with Florida head coach Todd Golden to talk about the weight of defending a national championship, this year's Gators team and how he adjusts realistic goals each year after winning a title. (0:00) Intro + the last eight months (1:10) Is it harder to build a title team or maintain one? (2:05) What Billy Donovan has told him …

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S2E354 Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions - Hope and a Plan for 2026 58:06

29d ago58:06

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Social media is filled with “doom and gloom” projections for the 2026 real estate market. In this inspiring podcast, Brian Buffini shares why he believes the opposite; that for those agents who use the right type of marketing, the year ahead is filled with promise. Brian also delivers his fact-based predictions on the housing inventory, who is goin…