Best Dr Chris Jenkins Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 1257: Jon Keith 1:01:35

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Today we're joined by Jon Keith, who just released an innovative, vulnerable new album, GROW WINGS. He opens up about it and everything that's been going on in his life this past year—it's a can't-miss conversation. Plus, we mix things up this week and have Slices, from Brandon Lake's bold grooming decisions to a surprising Hollywood blockbuster th…

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Physiology Friday: [Physique Transformation] How Hormones Help Build Muscle and Burn Fat w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner 58:33

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The relationship between testosterone and cortisol The relationship between calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients Why micronutrients matter for achieving a lean physique Optimal hormone ratios for physique transformation How does menstrual cycle affect performance Understanding gut health and it’s affects…

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Episode 273: I Guess I'm Gonna Do Fish Stuff (with Melissa Paynter, Georgia Aquarium) 38:52

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You KNOW we love talking about training animals that people don't always think of when they think about animal training, so we are thrilled to welcome Melissa Paynter to the show! Mel shares the path that took her from the Moorpark Program to her current role as Assistant Curator of Ocean Journey at Georgia Aquarium, why fish training right now is …

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Born Out Of Necessity with Rev. Candice Wynn 45:05

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In this moving episode of the Igniting Imagination podcast, hosts Rev. Lisa Greenwood and Rev. Dr. Amy Butler sit down with Rev. Candice Wynn, founder and executive director of BOON (Born Out of Necessity), a national network reshaping discipleship for Black children and youth. Candice shares the deeply personal and spiritual journey that led to BO…

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Clockwork Cognition: Engineering the 24-Hour Human for Peak Performance in the Digital-AI Era w/ Dr. Chis Perry, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #806 52:48

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Dr. Christopher A. Perry, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo, began his fitness journey at Penn State University, where he developed a robust background in Strength & Conditioning leading to 17 years in the industry to date. His academic path, leading through a PhD at Arizona State University, deepened his expertise in Exer…

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Game Recognizes Sunny Jenkins: Following Your Gut All The Way To The Top of Your Game 45:27

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Sunny Jenkins is one of the biggest leaders in the PR and Marketing world. Listen to Sunny and Marty discuss how fearlessness, intuition, and fortitude, led her to developing a new angle on the communications industry. While not a particularly focused student in her early life, immediately before her senior year of high school, Sunny won a writing …

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#176, Melissa Jenkins Shares Literacy Breakthroughs That Work 35:53

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"𝑾𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒔." - 𝑴𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑱𝒆𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒔, 𝑪𝒐-𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒚 🎧 Only 5% of kids learn to read naturally. The other 95%? They need explicit, systematic instruction. Melissa Jenkins unpacks the science of reading and how to teach it with joy, structure & results. Listen now! #SchoolSucces…

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Episode 1256: Bodie 1:05:57

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Today we're joined by exciting new artist Bodie, who you probably remember from season 22 of 'The Voice.' We talk about his calling, crazy journey and more. Plus, after a deep dive into Jesse's Common Sense Party platform and a debate about the most cringe 'Office' episodes, we have RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from NFL superstar Saquon Barkl…

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Physiology Friday: How Your Cardiovascular System Improves Metabolic Health w/ Dr. Nathan Jenkins, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash 51:43

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Dr. Nathan Jenkins is the new labs analyst for RAPID Health Optimization. He was previously a tenured professor of exercise science, and has worked for many years as a nutrition coach with over 1000 clients to date. Dr. Jenkins blends evidence-based practices and real-world experience, with academic expertise in lifestyle modification for chronic d…

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Episode 272: If You Want Them To Care, They First Have To Know You Care (with Dan Blair) 43:57

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Chris and Ari are thrilled to be joined on the show by NEI Alumnus Dan Blair! Dan catches us up on his current zoo role as Curator of Birds, and shares his thoughts on the two kinds of respect, what's surprised him most about transitioning from the role of animal trainer to curator, the unique challenge of being brought in as a new cog in an existi…

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Speak Out and Speak Up with Leslee Matthews, Esq. 40:03

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Faith and law can work together to heal communities. In this episode of the Igniting Imagination® podcast, we explore the intersection of faith and law with Leslee Matthews, Founder and Managing Attorney of Speak Out & Up Law, LLLC. Leslee shares how her work at the intersection of legal advocacy and faith is transforming lives—especially in commun…

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Legacy Beyond Labels: Leonard Marshall on Wealth, Purpose, and Life Post-Competition with Leonard Marshall. Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #805 51:03

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Leonard Marshall is the oldest of seven children from the rural town of Franklin, Louisiana. Hegraduated from Franklin High School in 1979 and attended Louisiana State University (LSU). Heattended LSU from 1979 until he was drafted from LSU in the spring of 1983. Leonard Marshall was coached by legendary LSU coaches Jerry Stovall and Pete Jenkins. …

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Game Recognizes Dan Orlovsky: Greatness x2, From NFL Quarterback to becoming the top NFL analyst on ESPN 1:02:09

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When Dan Orlovsky played in the NFL.. he was considered one of the most prepared QB’s in the game and is one of the strongest competitors. Always approaching every task, job, and dream with hyperfocus and efficiency, Orlovsky has taken setbacks and turned them into steps forward, evolving from being an NFL Quarterback to a tape-obsessed analyst, wh…

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#175, Davies Owens on How ZipCast Reinvents School Communication 47:50

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"𝑰 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. 𝑾𝒆'𝒗𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒆." - 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐄𝐎/𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐙𝐢𝐩𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐜. 🎙️ In today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world, school leaders need real, relational communication. On this episode, Davies Owens shares how short-for…

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The Bible Verse That Changed My Life | The Intoxicated Christian | Dr. Bryan Loritts | June 29, 2025 43:58

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Sermon Notes: CLICK HEREBy Southwest Church

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Episode 1255: nobigdyl. 1:05:11

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Today we're joined by one of our favorite rappers — NPR Tiny Desk Fan Favorite nobigdyl! He just released an amazing EP with Kato on the Track, and we get the story of how it all came together. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, with big news for Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll, less great news for Newsboys, a study about the positive life impact …

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Physiology Friday: Sleep’s Role in Cellular and Metabolic Health w/ Dr. Chris Perry, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash 54:01

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Dr. Christopher A. Perry, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo, began his fitness journey at Penn State University, where he developed a robust background in Strength & Conditioning leading to 17 years in the industry to date. His academic path, leading through a PhD at Arizona State University, deepened his expertise in Exer…

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Episode 271: Happy Jamón Day! (with the Bird and Mammal Team, St. Augustine Alligator Farm) 53:40

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Are SEVEN people too many to have on a podcast?? Not when it's the Bird and Mammal Team from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm! Chris and Ari are joined by Hannah Caster, Jessie Stull, Jordan Hoover, Ramon Castillo, and Shelby McBride to talk about what makes up a cohesive team, the unsung role of the swing keeper, and figuring out the best ways to …

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The Greatest Deployment Center of All Time with Pastor Beverly Jenkins 46:16

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Asset generation is more than a logistical task, it’s a sacred act of intention and imagination. It invites us to prayerfully consider: How can we steward our time, resources, and energy in alignment with what God has entrusted to us? Our guest, Pastor Beverly Jenkins, President and CEO of Refuge and Restoration (R&R), shares the power of vision, t…

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Spine Surgery Preparation, Recovery, and Metal Allergy Testing w/ Dr. Mitch Reiter, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #804 51:08

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Dr. Mitchell Reiter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in spinal surgery who has been in practice in New Jersey managing patients with spinal disorders for more than 20 years. Dr. Reiter is one of those rare individuals that always knew that he wanted to be a physician. Straight out of high school he entered the presti…

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Game Recognizes Dr. David Levy: From Wellness Pioneer to Healthcare Disruptor 58:45

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He may have started out as a doctor at 24 years old, but Dr. David Levy was always looking at how to innovate and change the healthcare industry as a business. In this episode, David reflects on how his expertise in the root cause of disease inspired him to challenge corporations and their millions of employees to make positive changes to optimize …

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#174, Timothy Slater’s Leap of Faith to Launch a Christian School 35:24

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"𝐺𝑜𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑝𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝."- Timothy Slater, Head of School at Cabrera Christian Classical Academy From astronomy professor to Christian school founder in the Dominican Republic 🌍—Timothy Slater’s story is full of faith, bold moves, and powerful lessons for school leaders. 🎧 …

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The Bible Verse That Changed My Life | Your God is Too Small | Dr. Bryan Loritts | June 22, 2025 46:29

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Sermon Notes CLICK HEREBy Southwest Church

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Physiology Friday: [Hormone Dysfunction] Birth Control, TRT, HRT, and Toxicity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner 55:43

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: How Birth Control can reduce testosterone by 70% Birth controls affects on your physique How to pick the right birth control What are drug induced nutrient depletions How to best handle menopause and andropause What happens when you do not have a cycle for 5+ years What is wrong with TRT and HRT How heavy metal …

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Episode 1254: Dallas Jenkins 1:11:34

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This week we're joined by 'The Chosen' show runner and director Dallas Jenkins! We talk about the global phenomenon, season 5 (which debuted on Prime this week) and what project he's working on next. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — covering everything from Rodney Jerkins on 'The Breakfast Club' calling out the music industry for ignoring C…

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Episode 270: The Portal, The Tube, and The Assisted Lift (with Anaka Nazareth, National Aquarium) 45:22

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Chris and Ari are joined by fellow training enthusiast Anaka Nazareth, Behavioral Husbandry Coordinator at the National Aquarium! Anaka shares the path that took her from America to Austria (a few times) before settling back on the East Coast and eventually into her current role in Baltimore, where she oversees the training of a lot of our favorite…

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Leveraging Weddings for Extraordinary Impact with Samantha Mathews 50:19

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What if a wedding could be more than a celebration of love between two people—what if it could also be a catalyst for healing, dignity, and new beginnings? In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Mathews, the visionary CEO and Founder of The Andrée Collective, who is reimagining the wedding industry as a space for social transformation. Rooted i…

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Cardio and Competition for Mature Meatheads w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #803 47:49

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In todays Episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash dive into Mash partnership with Sorinex and the success of Spring Cleaning in April. In addition, Mash is going back to the platform in powerlifting and the team discussed the differences in training and mindset competing in their 40’s and 50’ vs their 20’s. And fina…

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Game Recognizes Natalie Holloway: From Idea to the Iconic Fitness Brand, Bala Bangles 40:32

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From scribbling an idea on a napkin to landing a deal on Shark Tank, Bala Bangles CEO & Founder Natalie Holloway shares how she turned a simple concept into a movement. In this episode, Natalie opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, the power of trusting your gut, and what it really takes to build a million-dollar brand from the ground u…

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#173, Enrollment, Retention & Mission with Matt Kamien 30:14

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"𝐷𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑜 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡'𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠. 𝑅𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑓𝑢𝑙." - Matt Kamien, Principal of Lansing Christian School 🎙️ What happens when a school leads with faith, culture, and creativity? Matt Kamien shares how they’re rebuilding enrollment, embracing diversity, and empowering st…

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The Bible Verse That Changed My Life | Be Curious... Don't Judge! | Pastor Kenton Beshore | June 15, 2025 38:52

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Bitcoin as Pristine Collateral: Risk Redefined. @PeoplesReserve with @CJKonstantinos 20:31

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During the darkest days of the last bear market, 5 years ago, I met my friend and guest @CJKonstantinos at The Green Flash in Florida. This guy is the definition of OG by doubling down and starting @peoplesreserve. He's creating Bitcoin-backed financial products that are reshaping the way we think about money. Tomorrow we are both speaking at Bitco…

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Episode 1253: Jay Manwell 1:08:44

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Our guest today is Christian R&B duo Jay Manwell! The brothers from Abilene, Texas, are creating some incredible music and absolutely are a group to watch as they explode. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, which covers everything from GloRilla's unexpected gospel BET award win, to Michael Tait speaking out this week about the scandal surround…

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Physiology Friday: [Caloric Ranges] How to Eat More Food Without Gaining Weight w/ Zach Moore, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash 49:25

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Zach Moore is a highly sought after nutrition and exercise coach who has personally coached over 1000 clients. His clientele have ranged from top level professional athletes and physique competitors to health enthusiasts of all ages. Moore has worked with some of the most well known companies in the industry including Precision Nutrition, Nourish B…

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Episode 269: The "Ponies, Sparkles, and Rainbows" Side of HR (with Dr Taylor Gilley, Houston Zoo) 41:05

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Chris is joined by NEI's new (but also not really new) Director of Staff Development, Training, and Shows - Ari Bailey - to welcomes Dr Taylor Gilley back to the show! Taylor shares the path that took her from the education world to her current role as Director of Staff Learning and Development at Houston Zoo, and guides us through a great conversa…

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Digital Tools Help the Church Do God's Work in the Neighborhood with Rev. Joshua Hayashi 48:28

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In this episode of the Igniting Imagination podcast, hosts Rev. Lisa Greenwood and Rev. Dr. Amy Butler sit down with Rev. Joshua Hayashi, CEO and Co-Founder of Mission Management Company, for a powerful conversation on what he calls Holy Disruption. Together, they explore how churches can reimagine their physical spaces—not as burdens, but as oppor…

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The Future of Personalized Medicine w/ Shaun Noorian, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #802 50:41

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In 2009, Shaun Noorian founded Empower Pharmacy driven by a personal journey. Diagnosed with a chronic medical condition, Noorian discovered the life-changing benefits of compounded medicine. Empower was born from his desire to share this positive impact with others, with a mission to produce innovative medications that help people live healthier, …

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Game Recognizes Dr. Deepika Chopra: Changing The Game With Optimism 43:19

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What does it take to train your mind for greatness? Dr. Deepika Chopra, known worldwide as "The Optimism Doctor," joins Marty Jaramillo for a real talk on mental fitness, resilience, and the science of hope. Raised between two cultures and now a leader in positive psychology, Dr. Chopra breaks down why optimism is more than just positive thinking, …

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#172, Dave Buckles on Turning Debt Into a Christian School Miracle 48:39

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"𝑨𝒔 𝒂 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓, 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍'𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒖𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒕." - 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 From construction expert to education leader, Dave Buckles shares how he transformed the school from…

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The Bible Verse That Changed My Life | Isaiah 58:1-12 | Pastor Chris McElwee | June 8, 2025 36:22

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Sermon Notes: CLICK HEREBy Southwest Church

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From Bitcoin to Boat Storage: Joey Rosati on Diversifying Investments 34:26

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I've gotten to know Joey Rosati (@rosaticorp) over the last 3 years working alonside hime in the VC trenches of Druid Ventures. Let me tell you, the VC world is a funny place and there are gems if you know where to find them. Joey is one of them. He knows that behind every successful business, it's all about people. In today's epic episode, Joey jo…