Best Hosts Taff Podcasts (2025)

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216: Unabridged Interview: David Blight 1:32:05

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This is our unabridged interview with David Blight. “If you’re not ready on some level for the tragedies of history, they’re coming to get you.” In September of 2020 Professor David Blight got an unexpected call from his boss. The President of Yale wanted Blight to work on a project about Yale’s historical involvement with slavery. The undertaking …

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216: David Blight: Why How We Remember the Past Matters 48:48

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“If you’re not ready on some level for the tragedies of history, they’re coming to get you.” In September of 2020 Professor David Blight got an unexpected call from his boss. The President of Yale wanted Blight to work on a project about Yale’s historical involvement with slavery. The undertaking was so enormous that the Pulitzer Prize winning hist…

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215: Unabridged Interview: Juliet Schor 1:11:35

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This is our unabridged interview with Juliet Schor. Are we working too much? “Time is a vital resource for us to connect with each other, to connect with the earth and …to come together in solidarity, to try and fix what's wrong.” We have accepted the 5 day work week as the status quo—caught in a cycle of working more so we can spend more, just to …

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215: Juliet Schor: The Extensive Benefits of a Four-Day Work Week 51:11

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Are we working too much? “Time is a vital resource for us to connect with each other, to connect with the earth and …to come together in solidarity, to try and fix what's wrong.” We have accepted the 5 day work week as the status quo—caught in a cycle of working more so we can spend more, just to keep up with the Jones’. But what if there's a bette…

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214: Unabridged Interview: Jemar Tisby 1:06:01

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This is our unabridged interview with Jemar Tisby. “The work of justice is daunting…It requires courage.” Have you found yourself asking the question “what can I do in the face of so much injustice?” Historian and New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby may have some answers for you. From his own experience as one of the only Black worshipers…

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214: Jemar Tisby: The Spirit of Justice 47:50

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“The work of justice is daunting…It requires courage.” Have you found yourself asking the question “what can I do in the face of so much injustice?” Historian and New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby may have some answers for you. From his own experience as one of the only Black worshipers at the “color-blind” Evangelical services of his y…

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212: Unabridged Interview: Amy Grant 1:04:18

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This is our unabridged interview with Amy Grant. Five weeks before her 16th birthday in 1976, Amy Grant was offered her first record deal. Now, after tens of millions of record sales, six Grammy awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a receipt of Kennedy Center Honors, she is widely recognized as the “Queen of Christian Pop.” From the ou…

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213: Walter Brueggemann: The Prophetic Imagination 50:54

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Renowned theologian Walter Brueggemann passed away in June 2025 at the age of 92. In this special retrospective episode of No Small Endeavor, we celebrate his remarkable life and legacy. Drawing from memorable conversations and insightful lectures, we revisit Brueggemann’s piercing critique of what he called the "totalism of market ideology"—the pe…

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80: Anna Palfreeman, Gileah Taylor, PFR 27:09

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If music doesn't grow on trees, how can I get involved to support the music I love? Garret Godfrey brings you several active crowdfunding campaigns to consider and a monthly Good Patron challenge. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Anna Palfreeman - Frontline * https://annapalfreeman.bandcamp.com/album/frontline *About the project https://www.annapalfree…

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212: Amy Grant: Fame, Vulnerability, and Staying Grounded (Best of NSE) 48:02

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Five weeks before her 16th birthday in 1976, Amy Grant was offered her first record deal. Now, after tens of millions of record sales, six Grammy awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a receipt of Kennedy Center Honors, she is widely recognized as the “Queen of Christian Pop.” From the outside, one might assume that Amy must be a charac…

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211: Unabridged Interview: Charles Marsh 1:10:23

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This is our unabridged interview with Charles Marsh. Has religion ever kept you from doing something that was actually good for you? It did for Charles Marsh. As a boy growing up in the evangelical South, Charles was taught to distrust his own body, to fear his desires, and to treat suffering as a gift from God. So when debilitating panic attacks s…

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211: Charles Marsh: Evangelical Anxiety 54:06

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Has religion ever kept you from doing something that was actually good for you? It did for Charles Marsh. As a boy growing up in the evangelical South, Charles was taught to distrust his own body, to fear his desires, and to treat suffering as a gift from God. So when debilitating panic attacks shattered his world as a young man, he thought that he…

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210: Unabridged Interview: Holy Post 1:03:30

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This is our unabridged interview with Holy Post. Can you do insider critique with a sense of humor? You might know Phil Vischer as the creator of the beloved children’s show VeggieTales, or Skye Jethani for his work as a pastor, speaker, and author. Both of them are long-time public Christian voices. These days, though, they find themselves hosting…

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210: Phil Vischer and Skye Jethani: Navigating Faith, Politics, and Humor 47:53

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Can you do insider critique with a sense of humor? You might know Phil Vischer as the creator of the beloved children’s show VeggieTales, or Skye Jethani for his work as a pastor, speaker, and author. Both of them are long-time public Christian voices. These days, though, they find themselves hosting the Holy Post podcast, doing the hard work of in…

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209: Unabridged Interview: Freddie O'Connell 59:59

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This is our unabridged interview with Freddie O'Connell. “If we want to thrive across the board, then there has to be an accounting for the fact that you may have things that befall you in your life that you have no control over.” In this episode of No Small Endeavor, Lee C. Camp sits down with Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell for a conversation a…

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209: Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell: Everything is Political 48:26

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“If we want to thrive across the board, then there has to be an accounting for the fact that you may have things that befall you in your life that you have no control over.” In this episode of No Small Endeavor, Lee C. Camp sits down with Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell for a conversation about moral leadership, political realism, and the promise…

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208: Unabridged Interview: Michele Norris 1:02:17

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This is our unabridged interview with Michele Norris. “I wanted to create a vehicle that allowed people to talk about this allegedly toxic topic on their own terms.”- Michele Norris. Could you describe your experience of race in America in just 6 words? That’s the very thing Journalist Michele Norris asked 200 strangers to do back in 2015, when she…

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208: Michele Norris: Race, Your Story, 6 Words, Please Send 48:14

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“I wanted to create a vehicle that allowed people to talk about this allegedly toxic topic on their own terms.”- Michele Norris. Could you describe your experience of race in America in just 6 words? That’s the very thing Journalist Michele Norris asked 200 strangers to do back in 2015, when she printed a stack of postcards with these simple direct…

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207: Unabridged Interview: Kristin Neff 44:43

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This is our unabridged interview with Kristin Neff. Is high self-esteem crucial to human flourishing, or, rather, a hindrance? “The biggest problem with self-esteem is that it tends to be contingent,” says Kristin Neff. “We only feel good about ourselves when we succeed.” Far too often, high self-esteem breeds narcissism, bullying, and prejudice. K…

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No Small Endeavor Presents: What It’s Like to Be with Dan Heath 38:37

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Today, we are sharing an episode of “What It’s Like to Be…” from author Dan Heath. On the podcast, Dan explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do. He finds out: What does a couples therapist think when a friend asks for relationship advice? Is a Secret Service Agent supposed to pretend like the…

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79: Indelible Grace, Sower Project, Rich Tribute 36:28

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This months Good Patron Challenge is to attend a Music Festival this summer if at all possible! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * Indelible Grace - Album # 8 * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/indeliblegrace/help-us-make-indelible-grace-8-a-new-hymn-project - - - OTHER CAMPAI…

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207: A Toolkit for Mental Wellbeing 49:17

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In stressful times, what if the key to mental and emotional well-being was not a mystery, but a set of daily, accessible practices that you could start today? In this special compilation episode we’ve curated guidance from some of the world’s leading voices in the science of wellbeing—including Dacher Keltner, Kristin Neff, Robert Waldinger, Marc S…

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206: Unabridged Interview: Sissy Goff 56:13

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This is our unabridged interview with Sissy Goff. We are living in a rapidly changing world. Whether politics, technology, or climate - the future that our children face will likely look very different than previous generations. Given the modern challenges of smartphones, social media, and rising mental health issues, should our parenting also be e…

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206: Sissy Goff: How to Raise Resilient Kids 48:23

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There is no doubt that we are living in a rapidly changing world. Whether the topic is politics, technology, or climate - the future that our children face will likely look very different than previous generations. Given the modern challenges of smartphones, social media, and rising mental health issues, should our parenting also be evolving? Sissy…

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205: Unabridged Interview: Sheryl Crow 58:52

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This is our unabridged interview with Sheryl Crow. After a stellar performance on No Small Endeavor Live, 9 time Grammy Winner Sheryl Crow sits down with Lee to discuss the tension between ambition and creativity, the profound realization that accompanied her breast cancer diagnosis, and the impact of mindfulness and meditation on her daily life. C…

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205: Sheryl Crow: Becoming Who She Always Was 48:25

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After a stellar performance on No Small Endeavor Live, 9 time Grammy Winner Sheryl Crow sits down with Lee to discuss the tension between ambition and creativity, the profound realization that accompanied her breast cancer diagnosis, and the impact of mindfulness and meditation on her daily life. Crow also tells the story behind her posthumous duet…

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204: Unabridged Interview: Mike Cosper 1:03:09

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This is our unabridged interview with Mike Cosper. How do you raise criticisms about a group of which you consider yourself to be a member? Mike Cosper hosted The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, a podcast critiquing a lot of the tendencies of American Christianity. “ People are looking at Christianity and saying, is it true?” he says. “I think where I …

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204: Mike Cosper: A Critique of American Christianity 49:01

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How do you raise criticisms about a group of which you consider yourself to be a member? Mike Cosper hosted The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, a podcast critiquing a lot of the tendencies of American Christianity. “ People are looking at Christianity and saying, is it true?” he says. “I think where I landed after my own negative experiences was asking…

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Talk Hockey Radio: Ep30 - The one where Taff is back, more times than ‘The Mack’. Our predictions on EHL, EH changes in fees. Hockey Festivals and Summer Leagues. Does anyone do them every year? 1:04:23

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Taff is back again... probably been back more times than 'The Mack' if you know you know lol... We talk about our EHL Predictions and The EH increase in fees which will effect a lot of clubs. We also talk about Summer Leagues and Hockey Festivals and whether any of us do them and Taff wants to know if any of you do them and what you think about the…

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203: Unabridged Interview: Rainn Wilson 1:07:21

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This is our unabridged interview with Rainn Wilson. Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica… and spirituality? In a time of cultural division and political polarization, what role can spirituality play in healing our fractured world? Rainn Wilson—best known as Dwight Schrute from The Office—isn't just a comedy icon. He’s also become an unlikely voice fo…

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78: The Lost Dogs, Slugs and Bugs, Constanza Herrero 31:18

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This month's Good Patron Challenge is to REALLY listen to a concept album! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. - - - SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN - - - * The Lost Dogs - Trick of the Light * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelostdogs/the-lost-dogs - - - OTHER CAMPAIGNS - - - *Slugs & Bugs - Sunday Songs https://www.ki…

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203: Rainn Wilson: Dwight Schrute Talks About Religion (Best of NSE) 49:10

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Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica… and spirituality? In a time of cultural division and political polarization, what role can spirituality play in healing our fractured world? Rainn Wilson—best known as Dwight Schrute from The Office—isn't just a comedy icon. He’s also become an unlikely voice for spiritual reflection in Hollywood, where such conv…

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202: Unabridged Interview: Marisa Franco 56:47

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This is our unabridged interview with Marisa Franco. How important is it to have friends? Loneliness has reached epidemic levels in many countries, with research suggesting that it’s harder than ever for us to make and keep friends. And according to Marisa Franco, the issue isn’t trivial. “ Loneliness is as toxic for our bodies as smoking 15 cigare…

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202: Marisa Franco: How to Make (and Keep) Friends According To Science 48:29

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How important is it to have friends? Loneliness has reached epidemic levels in many countries, with research suggesting that it’s harder than ever for us to make and keep friends. And according to Marisa Franco, the issue isn’t trivial. “ Loneliness is as toxic for our bodies as smoking 15 cigarettes a day,” she says. “We are fundamentally social c…

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201: Unabridged Interview: Drew Holcomb 1:12:31

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This is our unabridged interview with Drew Holcomb. ”The scarcity of life is what gives it value,” says singer-songwriter Drew Holcomb. “If we all lived forever, there would be no sort of rush to love and rush to justice and rush to mercy and rush to know people.” Drew’s new album, Memory Bank, co-created with his wife Ellie, is full of personal st…

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201: Drew Holcomb: All My Money Is in the Memory Bank 48:59

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”The scarcity of life is what gives it value,” says singer-songwriter Drew Holcomb. “If we all lived forever, there would be no sort of rush to love and rush to justice and rush to mercy and rush to know people.” Drew’s new album, Memory Bank, co-created with his wife Ellie, is full of personal stories of love, resilience, mortality, and a strong b…

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200: Unabridged Interview: Jacques Pépin 1:02:56

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This is our unabridged interview with Jacques Pépin. “Food is the great equalizer.” This is the mantra that has fueled the career of Jacques Pépin, who is respected as one of the finest chefs in the world. It has led him to cook for presidents and in world-class restaurants, and inspired him to write over thirty books. In this episode, he explains …

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200: Jacques Pépin: Food and The Good Life 49:24

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“Food is the great equalizer.” This is the mantra that has fueled the career of Jacques Pépin, who is respected as one of the finest chefs in the world. It has led him to cook for presidents and in world-class restaurants, and inspired him to write over thirty books. In this episode, he explains the role food plays in a flourishing life, describing…

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199: Unabridged Interview: Francis Collins 59:57

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This is our unabridged interview with Francis Collins. Francis Collins has led some of the most significant scientific initiatives of our time, including the Human Genome Project and the National Institutes of Health under three U.S. presidents. In his new book, The Road to Wisdom, Collins grapples with the erosion of public trust in science, the p…

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199: Francis Collins: The Road to Wisdom in an Age of Distrust 50:13

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Francis Collins has led some of the most significant scientific initiatives of our time, including the Human Genome Project and the National Institutes of Health under three U.S. presidents. In his new book, The Road to Wisdom, Collins grapples with the erosion of public trust in science, the polarization of society, and the challenge of discerning…

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198: Unabridged Interview: Nancy French 1:06:20

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This is our unabridged interview with Nancy French. Nancy French has spent her career helping others tell their stories. As a five-time New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, she has worked with prominent conservatives, celebrities, and political figures. But in her new memoir, Ghosted: An American Story, Nancy turns the pen on herself, recounting…

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77: Robert Deeble, Ronnie Martin, Holy Ghost Record Club 37:12

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Garret features an exclusive interview with Holy Ghost Record Club curator Hannah Herron. Plus get the deets on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Robert Deeble - The Space Between Us * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/505565390/robert-deeble-a-new-album-the-space-between-us --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Ronnie Martin -…

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198: Nancy French: Ghosted by Her Own Tribe 48:47

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Nancy French has spent her career helping others tell their stories. As a five-time New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, she has worked with prominent conservatives, celebrities, and political figures. But in her new memoir, Ghosted: An American Story, Nancy turns the pen on herself, recounting her own journey through faith, politics, and person…

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197: Unabridged Interview: Mpho Tutu van Furth 1:01:32

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This is our unabridged interview with Mpho Tutu van Furth. What does it mean to ask someone for forgiveness? The experience after Apartheid in South Africa has much to teach us. “In English, you say, ‘I’m sorry, forgive me.’ It’s all about me” Says Mpho Tutu van Furth, daughter to the late Desmond Tutu. But in the South African language of Xhosa “Y…

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Ep 29 - The one where we’re back after a short break, Taff is MIA. The boys talk about Nations Cup (Well done Scotland), Super Sixes and Pro-League 28:33

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We're back after a short break where nothing really happened in hockey much anyway Taff is MIA again and the boys talk about the Nations Cup, Super Sixes and Pro-league with a little rant about streaming and the FIH. Please support our podcast by donating to our fundraiser you can find the link on our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook social media pl…

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197: Mpho Tutu van Furth: The Tutu Legacy of Forgiveness and Reconciliation 48:46

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What does it mean to ask someone for forgiveness? The experience after Apartheid in South Africa has much to teach us. “In English, you say, ‘I’m sorry, forgive me.’ It’s all about me” Says Mpho Tutu van Furth, the daughter to the late Desmond Tutu. But in the South African language of Xhosa “You say ndicela uxolo which means ‘I ask for peace’. And…

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196: Unabridged Interview: Russ Taff 1:23:37

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This is our unabridged interview with Russ Taff. “I was 24 when I won my first Grammy,” says Russ Taff. “And within an hour, all the joy is gone.” Russ is a legend in Gospel music circles. His accolades include six Grammys, sixteen Doves, and three inductions into the GMA Hall of Fame for his work as a solo artist and a member of multiple bands. Bu…

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196: Russ Taff: Music, Addiction, and Redemption 49:09

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“I was 24 when I won my first Grammy,” says Russ Taff. “And within an hour, all the joy is gone.” Russ is a legend in Gospel music circles. His accolades include six Grammys, sixteen Doves, and three inductions into the GMA Hall of Fame for his work as a solo artist and a member of multiple bands. But underneath—his career, his success, and his pas…

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195: Unabridged Interview: Alexandra Solomon 1:01:18

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This is our unabridged interview with Alexandra Solomon. Is your love life in need of a tune-up? Just in time for Valentine's Day, renowned relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon joins us to share powerful insights from her book, "Loving Bravely." Discover how self-awareness and understanding your past can dramatically improve your present relat…

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195: Alexandra Solomon: How to Have Flourishing Relationships 49:17

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Is your love life in need of a tune-up? Just in time for Valentine's Day, renowned relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon joins us to share powerful insights from her book, "Loving Bravely." Discover how self-awareness and understanding your past can dramatically improve your present relationships. Dr. Solomon unpacks the secrets to thriving int…