Best John Stapleton Podcasts (2025)

John has co-founded and scaled 3 startups in consumer goods, from pioneering & creating the fresh soup category at New Covent Garden Soup Company to launching the toddler food category with Little Dish, he has spent over 30 years turning ideas into category-leading brands. Today he mentors entrepreneurs, invests in startups and helps large and smal…

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"Waiting for the Light" (Nettleton) | John 1:6-9 25:26

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Fellowship Hall 12.07.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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"Waiting for the Light" (Middlebrooks) | John 1:6-9 26:50

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Sanctuary 12.07.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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UK Nov '25 Budget - What It Means for Businesses, Individuals & Foreigners 1:01:18

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EP 410 - Tax Without BS returns with a fiery but surprisingly hopeful breakdown of the November 2025 UK Budget. Andy, Jemma and Emma from Oury Clark sift the good, the bad, and the “are-you-kidding-me?” of Britain’s latest fiscal plan From scale-up salvation and EIS boosts, to SME heartbreak, Mansion Tax grumbles, pension puzzles, and the four-year…

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E13 - Finding Peace, Balance, and Joy with Fitness and Nutrition – Sarah Stapleton 50:27

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Summary In this episode of the Forge Fitness, Nutrition and Habit podcast, host Michael S. Parker interviews a long-time Forge client, Sarah Stapelton. She shares her transformative journey through mental health struggles, an eating disorder, and her path to recovery. Sarah discusses the importance of mindset shifts, the impact of social media on b…

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#80 The 2025 Budget: Hidden Traps Every Founder Must Avoid - with tax guru Malli Kini. 53:39

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Send us a text The Autumn Budget landed last week - and while the headlines were busy talking about ‘black holes,’ and ‘fairness,’ the fine print tells a very different story. Nimesh Shah, The CEO of leading tax advisers, Blick Rothenberg didn’t mince words calling it “the most damaging Budget in living memory” If you own a business, if you’re scal…

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WCPEver Episode 597 - Robin: The Boy Wonder Book Club 1:05:44

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We are back with another WCPE Book Club selection this week with a newer mini-series from DC Comics. Join us as we discuss Robin: The Boy Wonder, written and drawn by creator Juni Ba. This 2023 series takes a closer look at Damien Wayne. It's hard enough to live in the shadow of Batman, but you are also in the shadows of Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, a…

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"Waiting for the Word" (Salter) | John 1:1-5 34:45

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"Waiting for the Word" (Hitchings) | John 1:1-5 33:43

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Fellowship Hall 11.30.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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#79 The exact playbook to 3 x the value of your business - Graham Stephen of Bizval 1:07:58

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Send us a text What if your business isn’t worth what you think it is? What if it’s less than you think? What is it’s more? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most owner-managed businesses never sell. Not because the founders are lazy or stupid…But because the business just isn’t sellable in the eyes of a buyer. So Today, we’re fixing that. I’m joined…

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WCPEver Episode 596 - A Cornucopia of Comics for Thanksgiving 41:18

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We have made it to the last Wednesday of November. For many of us, we have a chance to slow down for a few days, rest, watch football, and as always read comic books. For the rest of us, we are beginning the last big retail season of the calendar year. Keep your head above water, stay patient, and make time to read comics. Regardless of what your w…

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Building Innovation Ecosystems – Carnegia Mellon’s Steven Guo 26:29

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Steven Guo, Program Manager at Carnegie Mellon’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, shares how he’s helping CMU founders scale through the VentureBridge accelerator (alumni have raise over $200M and are valued at over $500M) and a thriving alumni innovation network. With a systems-thinking approach to building startup ecosystems, Steven reveals ho…

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Why Gratitude Matters and What Happens When We Lose It 16:34

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This episode explores the central importance of gratitude in the Christian life. Drawing primarily from Romans 1, John Stapleton argues that humanity’s spiritual decline began not with overt rebellion, but with a subtle decision: failing to give thanks to God. Gratitude, therefore, is not a minor virtue — it is a foundational act of worship that ke…

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E12 - Overcoming Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Fear of Failure - With Christine Van Patten 1:30:30

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Summary In this episode, Michael S. Parker interviews Christine Van Patten, who shares her transformative journey from struggling with eating disorders and unhealthy habits to embracing a healthier lifestyle through pregnancy, support systems, and the right fitness guidance. Christine discusses the importance of commitment, discipline, and nutritio…

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"Ask, Seek, Knock" (Herron) | Matthew 7:7-11 33:31

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Fellowship Hall 11.23.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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Democratizing Venture Capital – Alumni Ventures CEO Mike Collins 34:00

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Alumni Ventures is one of the most active venture firms in the world and under Mike’s leadership has reimagined the venture capital model—connecting accredited investors with professionally managed portfolios through the power of alumni communities. With over $1.5 billion in assets under management and more than 1,400 portfolio companies, Mike’s mi…

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WCPEver Episode 595 - The Big Two Cross Promotions! 57:00

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Remember the classic holiday film Miracle on 34th Street? There's a point in the movie, after a suggestion by Kris Kringle, where the Macy's employees start instructing customers to go across the street to Gimbel's to purchase gifts at a better price. At first, management is flabbergasted by the suggestion, but then they realize the goodwill they a…

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"The Dangers of Idleness" (Tolson) | 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 33:03

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"The Dangers of Idleness" (Nettleton) | 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 31:05

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Fellowship Hall 11.16.2025

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#78 Sir Tom Hunter - The Incredible Journey From Market Stall to Billionaire. 1:22:36

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Send us a text Today on The Bulletproof Entrepreneur, you’re going to hear from a man whose story is almost impossible to compress into a single sentence - because it’s part grit, part luck, part audacity… and entirely remarkable. Sir Tom Hunter grew up in the small Scottish mining village of New Cumnock, where his father ran the local grocery shop…

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WCPEver Episode 594 - Comics Swap, Comic Stores and a Fantastic Movie 41:50

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What have the guys been doing in the past week? Well, Cullen set up at the Capitol City Comics Swap. Jerry hit a pair of local comic shops. John got to watch Fantastic Four: First Steps. Sounds like a good time was had by all. John has a look at last week's Top Ten books sold. Jerry highlights some comic offerings over at Humble Bundle. Cullen is b…

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"Prayers to Stand Firm" (Salter) | 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 32:04

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Fellowship Hall 11.09.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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"Prayers to Stand Firm" (Middlebrooks) | 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 31:34

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Sanctuary 11.09.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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WCPEver Episode 593 - West Coast Avengers Book Club 1:52:59

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Welcome to the fourth WCPE Book Club! Where were you in the summer of 1984, when the Avengers packed their bags and headed out west? This month, we are traveling back to California with Volume 1 of West Coast Avengers! Written by Roger Stern with art by Bob Hall, West Coast Avengers has Hawkeye opening up a new branch of the team in Los Angeles, an…

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Innovating with Purpose – Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber 37:59

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When Jim Weber took over Brooks Running, the company was weeks from missing payroll and $30 million in debt. Two decades later, he built a billion-dollar performance brand that outpaced giants like Nike and Adidas. As CEO and author of Running with Purpose, Jim shares how radical focus, scientific innovation, and an unshakable sense of purpose fuel…

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Heart of the Soul 20:14

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✅ EPISODE SUMMARY FOR SHOW NOTES Title: God Made You Emotional Series: The Heart of the Soul Big Idea: Emotions are part of the image of God in you — not a weakness to manage, but a strength to steward. Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 139:13–16; Hebrews 4:15 Takeaway: God created emotions for relationships. Let every feeling lead you back to…

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"The Mystery of Lawlessness and the Certainty of Christ" (Tolson) | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 28:32

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Fellowship Hall 11.02.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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"The Mystery of Lawlessness and the Certainty of Christ" (Salter) | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 29:42

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Sanctuary 11.02.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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#77 “Everyone Exits - You’re either bought out, pushed out or wheeled out” - with Brian Hill 1:26:24

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Send us a text Today on The Bulletproof Entrepreneur, I’m joined by Brian Hill — ex-soldier, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and the founder of a business called Pathfinders. Brian’s also just published a fantastic new book called Everyone Exits, which is a step-by-step blueprint for business owners who are scaling towards a successful sale. I rea…

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WCPEver Episode 592 - Godzilla's Going To Kansas City 56:15

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It's a fun week for our Pick 3 choices, as one of the books is hitting close to home this week. Or maybe stomping close to home. Be on the lookout today as Godzilla rolls into Kansas City looking to make his own burnt ends. Friendly reminder that we have our WCPE Book Club coming up next week! This month's selection is Volume 1 of West Coast Avenge…

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From Corporate to Cookies: How Alexa Ryan Built Bakr into the Midwest’s #1 Dough Brand 30:48

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Alexa Ryan left a decade-long career at P&G to launch Bakr, a frozen cookie dough brand built on real butter, clean ingredients, and bakery-quality flavor. What began with Alexa and her husband’s hand-scooping dough for 14-hour shifts has grown into the Midwest’s #1 frozen cookie dough brand. In this interview - originally recorded at the 2025 Midw…

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"Maintaining Hope" (Nettleton) | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 33:26

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Sanctuary 10.26.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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"Maintaining Hope" (Salter) | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 32:49

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Fellowship Hall 10.26.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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Defending Your Reality: Cybersecurity & Gen AI with Ben Colman 26:33

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This week's VentureFuel Visionary is Ben Colman, founder of Reality Defender. It is the leading deepfake detection platform helping enterprises flag fraudulent users and content. Additionally, its enterprise-grade API and web app detect dangerous AI-generated and manipulated content across audio, video, images, and text.In this episode, we dive dee…

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WCPEver Episode 591 - Frankenstein and COMO Recaps 53:41

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Cullen and Jerry each went to a local comic show this last weekend. In Portland, Cullen went to the Frankenstein Comic Swap in Portland on Saturday afternoon. (He was the Portlander cosplaying as a Frog!) Meanwhile, Jerry ventured into mid-Missouri for the COMO Comic Book Show in Columbia. Then on the way back to Kansas, he made a stop at A to Z Co…

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"A Healthy Church Family, Part 2" (Hitchings) | 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28 34:06

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10.19.2025 Fellowship HallBy Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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"A Healthy Church Family, Part 2" (Scruggs) | 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28 27:01

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Sanctuary 10.19.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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#76 From Council Estate to £70 Million Exit: The Unbelievable Story of Andrew Hulbert 1:20:21

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Send us a text My guest today is someone whose story is nothing short of remarkable. From a tough upbringing on a council estate in Oxford to building one of the UK’s most disruptive property management companies - and ultimately achieving an eight-figure exit before the age of 40 - Andrew Hulbert’s journey is one of grit, growth, and gratitude. Hi…

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WCPEver Episode 590 - News From New York Comic Con 58:55

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As we recorded the episode this week, New York Comic Con was entering its final day, filled with all kinds of big reveals. Most surprising had to have been the sheer number of announcements coming from DC Comics, which in past years has used San Diego Comic Con as their "home" show to share their upcoming projects. In fact, Marvel Comics seemed to …

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"A Healthy Church Family, Part 1" (Middlebrooks) | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 30:57

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Fellowship Hall 10.12.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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"A Healthy Church Family, Part 1" (Salter) | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 34:36

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Sanctuary 10.12.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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WCPEver Episode 589 - DC's KO Bracket 1:05:17

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The next big event from DC Comics is DC KO, which stands for King Omega, even though the battle bracket might suggest Knock Out. Who will advance to the finals? Why are there so few villains involved? And who will make it to the finals? John and Jerry give a wrap-up of their weekend in Oklahoma at OAF Con and Speeding Bullet Comics. We have our wee…

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World Mental Health Day: Jerry Hyde and Mai Hua on Group Therapy, Masculinity and Vulnerability 1:27:08

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EP 409 - What happens when you strip away phones, comfort and pretence? Therapist Jerry Hyde - often called “the most dangerous therapist in the world” - and filmmaker Mai Hua explore the raw truths of mental health, vulnerability and masculinity. Released for World Mental Health Day, the conversation dives into why modern life keeps us disconnecte…

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World Mental Health Day: Jerry Hyde and Mai Hua on Group Therapy, Masculinity and Vulnerability 1:27:08

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EP 409 - What happens when you strip away phones, comfort and pretence? Therapist Jerry Hyde - often called “the most dangerous therapist in the world” - and filmmaker Mai Hua explore the raw truths of mental health, vulnerability and masculinity. Released for World Mental Health Day, the conversation dives into why modern life keeps us disconnecte…

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"The Day of the Lord” (Nettleton) | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 28:55

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Fellowship Hall 10.05.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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"The Day of the Lord" (Tolson) | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 27:17

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Sanctuary 10.05.2025By Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church

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#75 The Nicer Side of Private Equity with Matt Taylor, CEO of Rockpool. 1:06:37

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Bulletproof Entrepreneur podcast - reverse engineering your successful business scale, sale and life on the other side. What I’ve learned over the years is that not every founder wants to sell up and exit their business completely - some prefer to take some ‘chips off the table’ and go again to make the most of th…