Best Les Hughes Podcasts (2025)

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En hommage à Hugh Roberts : Élections des assemblées populaires et la négociation entre l’état et la société en Grande Kabylie pendant les premières années de l'indépendance, 1967-1978. 51:06

15d ago51:06

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Episode 203: En hommage à Hugh Roberts (Décédé en mai 2025): Élections des assemblées populaires et la négociation entre l’État et la société en Grande Kabylie pendant les premières années de l'indépendance, 1967-1978. Dans ce podcast, feu Hugh Roberts, Professeur émérite d’Histoire à l’Université de Tufts (États-Unis) et directeur de North Africa …

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Entretien avec L’économiste Slimane Bedrani 1:44:02

2d ago1:44:02

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Episode 204: Entretien avec L’économiste Slimane Bedrani Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création de la culture écr…

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Moorish Refugees in the Early Modern Mediterranean 19:43

1M ago19:43

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Episode 202: Moorish Refugees in the Early Modern Mediterranean In this podcast, Andrew Russo, Ph.D. candidate in History at the University of Rochester, discusses his current project on the Morisco community in early modern Morocco, Tunisia, and Sicily. Russo outlines current trends in the historiography of the Moriscos, including a focus on local…

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Entretien avec l’architecte Sihem Lamine 1:18:57

2M ago1:18:57

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Épisode 201: Entretien avec l’architecte Sihem Lamine Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création de la culture écrite…

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Rencontre avec Ramdane Asselah autour de son ouvrage: Mémoires d’un militant de l’OS 32:00

3M ago32:00

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Épisode 200: Rencontre avec Ramdane Asselah autour de son ouvrage: Mémoires d’un militant de l’OS À la fois émouvant et authentique, ce livre retrace le parcours, le combat et la résistance d’un homme durant la période la plus difficile du nationalisme algérien. À travers ce récit, Ramdane Asselah, restitue un pan entier de notre histoire «la lutte…

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Entretien avec L’économiste Najib Akesbi 2:13:38

3M ago2:13:38

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Episode 199: Entretien avec L’économiste Najib Akesbi Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création de la culture écrite…

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Know When It's Time to Pivot (#231) 38:11

3M ago38:11

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Sometimes we will get asked the question, “When do I know when it’s time to quit what I’m doing and try something different?” In other words, how do I know when it’s time to pivot? In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les share some general principles and words of encouragement to anyone who might feel stuck in their current situati…

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Entretient avec la sociologue et anthropologue Fatma Oussedik 1:42:52

3M ago1:42:52

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Episode 198: Entretient avec la sociologue et anthropologue Fatma Oussedik Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création…

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Turning Big Problems into Big Opportunities with Jeremy Brown (#230) 41:05

4M ago41:05

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None of us naturally enjoy when big problems suddenly come upon us in our lives. We generally do our best to stay in a place of relative comfort and avoid hardship. But the truth is, God often works through some of the most challenging circumstances in our lives to grow us to levels beyond what we ever thought possible. In this episode of the Entre…

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Scribal Networks and Diplomatic Knowledge Production across North Africa 39:29

4M ago39:29

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Episode 197: Scribal Networks and Diplomatic Knowledge Production across North Africa What did trans-Maghribi society look like on the eve of colonialism? Who travelled across these spaces and for what reasons? This interview is an early exploration into Dr. Kitlas’ second project, which proposes a more attentive engagement with the history of a dy…

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Are You Being Patient or Passive? (#229) 29:04

4M ago29:04

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As leaders and entrepreneurs, it can be easy to spend much of our time frustrated with how far we feel like we have yet to go in order to reach the goals and dreams we’re pursuing. This can lead us to a posture of impatience. On the other end of the spectrum some would-be entrepreneurs stay stuck for far too long in passive inaction, waiting for ev…

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Five Tips for Healthy Self-Promotion (#228) 25:05

4M ago25:05

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For many people getting started in business, there is a natural resistance and discomfort in promoting their services to the marketplace. For a PASTOR who is launching a business, this can be even more of a challenge due to years in pastoral ministry dealing with scarcity thinking and the false humility that is often prevalent in a community of Chr…

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Entretien avec l’économiste Benabbou Senouci 1:52:50

4M ago1:52:50

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Episode 196: Entretien avec l’économiste Benabbou Senouci Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création de la culture éc…

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Training Rural Pastors in Uganda with Zach Nyhuis (#227) 40:41

4M ago40:41

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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, Jon and Les bring you the inspiring story of Zach Nyhuis as he shares his multifaceted journey as a pastor, entrepreneur, and founder of Rural Pastors International. Zach's story begins with a life-changing trip to Uganda for his sister’s wedding, where he met Martin Nuku and realized his dream of traini…

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Coaching Clergy: A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Ettinger on Empowering Pastors (#226) 46:43

5M ago46:43

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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, we're diving into the world of coaching within pastoral ministry with our special guest, Dr. Barbara Ettinger. As an ordained pastor and leader within the Evangelical Covenant Church, Barbara brings a wealth of experience from her 30 years in ministry and her innovative coaching initiatives. Dr. Ettinger…

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Current Issues in Africa Today 1:09:19

5M ago1:09:19

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Episode 195: Current Issues in Africa Today In this lecture, Dr. Fadhel Kaboub identifies the political and economic dynamics between the Global North and South since the wave of African independence in mid-20th century, by which the former has continued its colonial methods of resource extraction, steering the economies of the latter towards depen…

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Good News for Pastors in 2025 (#225) 27:08

5M ago27:08

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon shares five statements of good news for pastors as we enter 2025. Listen in as he unpacks the following ideas: You have the ability to change the narrative of the starving pastor…at least for you! You have far more freedom than you’ve been led to believe. The model of the full-time pastor is quickly b…

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A Word to the Desperate Pastor (#224) 33:14

5M ago33:14

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon speaks some words of encouragement and hope to any pastor who is struggling feeling discouraged, defeated, and desperate. In our work at EntrePastors, it’s not uncommon for us to hear from pastors who are so exhausted and frustrated. When they initially come to us we can see it in their posture and he…

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The Brand Collaborative with Jan Touchberry (#223) 43:23

6M ago43:23

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon interviews Jan Touchberry as they dive deep into the intersection of ministry and business. They explore Jan’s journey from vocational ministry to launching her "accidental" business in network marketing and affiliate marketing, and how her technical and marketing skills naturally transitioned her int…

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Market Street Pastor with Eric Hoke (#222) 50:17

6M ago50:17

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les talk with fellow pastor and author Eric Hoke about his new book Market Street Pastor. Eric contends that pastors want to work hard to provide for their families, be radically generous, and build a legacy of ministry that they can be proud of. In the modern ministry vocation, the only way to d…

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Entretien avec le politologue et sociologue Mohamed Tozy 1:31:02

6M ago1:31:02

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Episode 194: Entretien avec le politologue et sociologue Mohamed Tozy Le projet «Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine» vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création de la …

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Walking in Dominion and Wealth with Justin Johnson (#221) 51:20

6M ago51:20

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon has an awesome conversation with Justin Johnson, founder of Dominion Wealth Strategists, a company that was founded with the sole mission of putting more money into the hands of God’s people. Justin discusses the flawed ideology that exists among some believers that celebrates poverty and avoids even…

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Pastoring, Real Estate, and Coaching with Nathan Bailey (#220) 44:46

6M ago44:46

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon has an awesome conversation with Nathan Bailey about his journey in the pastoral and entrepreneurial space. In addition to serving as a vocational pastor, Nathan has also built a very successful real estate portfolio and property management company in recent years. We discuss how he has managed the t…

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Entretien avec l'économiste Azzam Mahjoub (Décédé le 8 décembre 2022) 1:09:37

6M ago1:09:37

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Episode 193: Entretien avec l'économiste Azzam Mahjoub (Décédé le 8 décembre 2022) Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la …

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New Day For You Financial with Katrina Fitten (#219) 43:32

7M ago43:32

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon sits down with Katrina Fitten, the founder of New Day For You Financial. Katrina spent a season of her life in vocational ministry, but in recent years has shifted more into the marketplace as a financial coach. She primarily serves female entrepreneurs with financial literacy, coaching, and funding …

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Entretien avec l'économiste Omar Bessaoud 2:21:27

7M ago2:21:27

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Episode 192: Entretien avec l'économiste Omar Bessaoud Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création de la culture écrit…

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Ten Things Pastors Have (#218) 33:30

7M ago33:30

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon shares 10 statements, both positive and challenging about some common traits shared by the majority of pastors. It’s quite possible you will be uncomfortable with some of the statements that are made, but it’s also quite likely that you’ll hear a word of encouragement as well. Our prayer would be tha…

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Digitizing Ibadi Libraries in Jerba and the Jebel Nafusa 26:13

7M ago26:13

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Episode 191: Digitizing Ibadi Libraries in Jerba and the Jebel Nafusa In this podcast, Paul Love talks about his work digitizing Ibadi libraries and collections in Djerba and the Jebel Nafusa (northwest Libya). Through these projects, Love evokes broad debates within critical cultural heritage studies. He discusses challenges in terms of preservati…

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How to be Indistractable (#217) 34:12

7M ago34:12

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les talk about a book that has made a big impact on Les in recent days called Indistractable: How To Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Ayal. Les lays out some of the big ideas from the book as he and Jon talk about the importance of learning to be more focused and present in our …

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Thriving Financially with Joel Bromley (#216) 50:24

7M ago50:24

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les talk with Joel Bromley about the business/ministry he and his wife Kaitlin are building in the arena of financial coaching. Joel works as a full-time firefighter and Kaitlin serves on staff in their local church, but they are both passionate about helping other people not only experience fina…

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Entretien avec l'anthropologue et sociologue Hassan Rachik 2:07:17

7M ago2:07:17

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Episode 190: Entretien avec l'anthropologue et sociologue Hassan Rachik Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création de…

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Bringing Pastoral Skills to the Marketplace with Aaron Hansz (#215) 38:07

8M ago38:07

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les talk with Aaron Hansz about his journey from working in the marketplace into vocational pastoral ministry. Aaron shares his unique perspective of some of the more noteworthy observations he made coming into the church world as compared to the corporate marketplace. And while Aaron is very exc…

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The Christian Capitalist with Rich Sanders (#214) 48:30

8M ago48:30

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les talk with Rich Sanders about his new book The Christian Capitalist. Rich is a pastor, small business owner, healthcare attorney, retired adjunct professor at Emory University, and former intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy. He and his wife, Rebekah, met at church in 1996, have been blessed …

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Travel Hacking with Tim Walker (#213) 43:44

8M ago43:44

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les talk with Tim Walker about his incredible church planting journey as well as an exciting business he is building. Tim planted Restored Church 12 years ago in Wilkes Barre, PA. Tim describes Restored Church as an urban church that is primarily of and for the poor. They’ve seen God do incredibl…

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Memory as Inheritance: North African Jewish Heritage Through Documentary Film 31:19

8M ago31:19

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Episode 189: Memory as Inheritance: North African Jewish Heritage Through Documentary Film In this podcast, Margaux Fitoussi and Cléo Cohen discuss two of their films, El Hara (2017) and Que Dieu te protège/Rabbi Maak (2021), respectively. Each film asks questions about senses of home, heritage, memory, and displacement among Jewish North Africans.…

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Divine Guidance in Business with Sean Murphy and Rusty Roberts 55:45

8M ago55:45

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast, Jon and Les dive into the heartfelt journeys of Rusty Roberts and Sean Murphy. Rusty, motivated by his mother’s miraculous recovery from stage 4 cancer, founded Brio Medical Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. His work, deeply rooted in his faith, is guided by scriptures from Psalms and a desire to help other…

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Entretien avec le sociologue et historien Hassan Remaoun 2:02:44

8M ago2:02:44

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Episode 188: Entretien avec le sociologue et historien Hassan Remaoun Le projet « Archives d’histoire orale de la production intellectuelle maghrébine » vise à documenter les trajectoires de vie, les formations intellectuelles et les luttes politiques de plusieurs générations de femmes et d'hommes nord-africains qui ont contribué à la création de l…

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Ministry through Service-Based Business with Whitney Johnson (#211) 45:16

8M ago45:16

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon and Les talk with Whitney Johnson about how she is finding opportunities for ministry everywhere as a result of her service-based business. In recent years, Whitney has launched her own cleaning business with a focus of specifically serving the elderly. She shares how this is a community that is often…

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New Life in Christ Through the Marketplace with Tyson Priest 48:20

9M ago48:20

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we share the story of our friend Tyson Priest who has been on an incredible journey over the past few years. Tyson planted and led a church in rural Indiana for a season, until it became apparent that the time had come to close the doors of the church. While on one hand this certainly represents the death…

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Artist talk with Nassim Azarzar on “All Things Flow” (2023), “Bonne Route” (2018-present), and other projects 45:06

9M ago45:06

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Episode 187: Artist talk with Nassim Azarzar on “All Things Flow” (2023), “Bonne Route” (2018-present), and other projects Nassim Azarzar is an artist and graphic designer researching visual and popular imaginaries in Morocco by exploring their different forms, occurrences, and representation tools. In 2023, Azarzar took part in the project School …

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The Power of asking WHY (#209) 33:40

9M ago33:40

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we are celebrating the powerful question of “Why?” Jon shares how so often we simply accept the status quo as it is because it’s what has been handed down to us and no one has really challenged the old paradigms by asking WHY. But when we pause long enough to ask the question of WHY, we can open our minds…

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Pivotal Moments in our EntrePastors Journey (#208) 40:59

9M ago40:59

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon and Les celebrate the three-year anniversary of EntrePastors by each sharing some of the defining moments in their own lives which played a large role in their decisions to think and act differently as it pertains to the financial model with which they approach pastoral ministry. They want you the lis…

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When a Congregation Embraces an Entrepreneurial Spirit with Dan Scott (#207) 38:50

9M ago38:50

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Les talks with long-time pastor Dan Scott. Dan served Christ Church during a season in which a powerful move of the Holy Spirit took place as people were inspired, equipped, and released to go into the world and lean into their God-given gifts and talents in the marketplace. Dan captures many of the amazi…

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Overcoming an Entitled Spirit as a Pastor (#206) 42:39

10M ago42:39

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon is going to dive into a subject that might be tough for some pastors to hear. We’re going to talk about how to overcome a spirit of entitlement. At first glance, this might not seem to have much to do with you…or does it? Jon unpacks how living in poverty can ultimately produce people who come to feel…

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Marketplace Missions Trips with Mike Henry (#205) 40:27

10M ago40:27

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we talk with Mike Henry, founder of Follower of One, a nonprofit that helps believers integrate their faith with their work in the marketplace. Mike shares his story of coming to Christ years ago and feeling passionate about his new found faith, yet frustrated with the disconnect he often felt between the…

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Financial Freedom through Real Estate with Dustin Heiner (#204) 42:25

10M ago42:25

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In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we're joined by Dustin Heiner, a real estate investment expert who transitioned from being a pastor to achieving financial independence through real estate. In this episode, Dustin delves into the nuts and bolts of building a successful real estate investment business, from finding the right city and prop…

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Old Marvels, New Approaches: The Revitalization of Balāgha in Moroccan Literary Studies 17:32

10M ago17:32

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Episode 186: Old Marvels, New Approaches: The Revitalization of Balāgha in Moroccan Literary Studies The science of balāgha is an Arabic scholarly discipline dealing with poetics and rhetoric, one that dates back to at least the 10th century C.E. Scholars of balāgha have long studied how poets convey intellectual and emotional content to listeners …

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Empowering Women in the Marketplace with Elaine Lankford (#203) 39:32

10M ago39:32

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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast, hosts Jon and Les are joined by Elaine Lankford, founder of She Steps Forward Coaching and She Steps Forward International. Elaine's incredible journey from a nursing career to empowering Christian female entrepreneurs is nothing short of remarkable. We'll dive into her personal story of transition, the …

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Agricultural Modernization in the MENA Region 50:44

10M ago50:44

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Episode 185: Agricultural Modernization in the MENA Region The agrarian and food crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have re-emerged vigorously to the attention of global development agencies and governments in coincidence with the Russia-Ukraine war. The food crisis has been interpreted through a number of tropes, including Malthusia…

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Helping Pastors Turn Trading Into Revenue with Michael Shafer (#202) 38:13

11M ago38:13

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In this episode of the EntrePastors podcast Jon and Les talk with Michael Shafer, co-founder and Executive Director of G6 Allies. Not only has Michael served in pastoral ministry for his entire adult life, he has especially grown to have a heart for serving pastors. He is keenly aware of how church leaders and their families are often overwhelmed b…

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