Best M C Williams Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. George Kalantzis: The First Christian Centuries 1:09:20

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What was it like to be a Christian in the earliest centuries after the resurrection of Christ? How did theological thinking and the understandings of authority develop? Dr. George Kalantzis helps us consider the layers of complexity that early Christians wrestled with as the church was established. George points out the important place of canon, cr…

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Graeme Watt: Creating Hope in a Crisis — and a New Creative Future 37:10

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When COVID shut down every client contract and wiped out his production pipeline, Graeme Watt—Principal and Lead Strategist of the award-winning agency Anthem Creative—faced an unthinkable leadership moment. On this episode of Adapt or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, host Andreas Pettersson unpacks how Graeme chose purpose over panic …

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Renton Returns, Sick Boy in Love: Irvine Welsh Reimagines His Antiheroes 1:04:03

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In this electric conversation, Irvine Welsh joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to discuss Men in Love, the long-awaited sequel to Trainspotting. Picking up moments after Renton's betrayal, Welsh dives deep into the aftermath—friendship, love, addiction, class, and the cultural hangover of 1980s Thatcherism. The pair explore writing authent…

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“Fear Not, Little Flock” | Sherami L. Jara | July 2025 30:23

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Faith is not the absence of sorrow, sadness, struggle, or pain. They often coexist. Sherami L. Jara, assistant dean in the College of Humanities and director of the Liberal Arts Advisement and Careers Center, delivered this devotional address on July 15, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tom Galido: Heart Transplants, Company Turnarounds, and the Fight to Lead Again 35:44

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, Andreas Pettersson speaks with Tom Galido—5x founder, 3x CEO, and heart transplant survivor—about what it really takes to scale businesses and survive life-altering adversity. From collapsing in the CEO seat to rebooting his life during COVID lockdown, Tom shares raw truths a…

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Episode 160 - The Sword in the Stone 37:31

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This week on MYTH, it’s off to merry olde England for one of the most famous stories of Arthurian legend. You’ll see that kings are just better than everyone else, that even a holy duty is nothing compared to a jousting tournament, and that wizards are tricksy fellows. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a troublesome spirit is going to get into a battle o…

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Dr. John M. Owen IV: Christian Political Engagement – Past, Present and Future 1:18:52

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How do we thoughtfully engage with the political realms in which we find ourselves, and what might we learn from our forebears in how they tackled the division of church and state? In this conversation, we learn from Dr. John M. Owen IV about the Catholic, Lutheran, Anabaptist and Reformed traditions and their approaches to political engagement. Af…

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Bill Weathersby: From Bankrupt to $500M+ in M&A—Hard Truths on Scaling Fast, Firing Faster 28:53

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Bill Weathersby, 8-time founder and Chairman of Next Stage Trajectory. Bill shares raw, battle-tested lessons from 40+ years of building, scaling, and selling founder-led businesses—offering sharp insigh…

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Inside the Story Machine: Natasha Brown on Media, Power, and Fiction 54:48

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In this episode novelist Natasha Brown joins Adam Biles to discuss her daring second book, Universality. The conversation explores the novel’s structural audacity—opening with a fictional long-read article—and its thematic interrogation of class, race, media narratives, and the modern British middle class. Brown dives into her creation of Leni, a p…

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Rick Williams: From Physics Labs to Boardrooms with a Bestseller Blueprint 33:16

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Rick Williams—physicist-turned-CEO, board advisor, and author of the Amazon #1 best-seller Create the Future. With decades of cross-industry leadership experience, Rick distills a lifetime of insight int…

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We Chose This! Agency, Atonement, and Joy | Brennan C. Platt | July 2025 29:28

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We will make mistakes throughout all our life; we won’t be good enough on our own. But our Savior ensured that we can repent of those mistakes, over and over, improving and progressing. Brennan C. Platt, professor of economics at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 8, 2025. You can access the full talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Alex Kuhn & Born to Lead: Coaching Giants, Burning the Playbook, and Leaving by 5PM 34:28

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Alex Kuhn, founder of Born to Lead®—one of the fastest-growing coaching companies in the world. From NCAA swim coach to serial entrepreneur, Alex shares why most business models crush true leaders—and ho…

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Dr. Susan Currie: A Rule of Life for a Way of Life 1:06:35

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Today Claire and Rachel have a wonderfully rich conversation with Dr. Susan Currie, a Spiritual Director and Minister of Spiritual Formation at Leadership Transformations, Inc. Susan brings her experience of theological education, spiritual direction and training spiritual directors to her understanding of a Rule of Life. She shares about her own j…

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Ryan Schonfeld & HiveWatch: From Policing Terror to Securing Tech with Scalable Smarts 33:41

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Ryan Schonfeld, a former police officer and the founder & CEO of HiveWatch—a SaaS security platform reshaping how enterprises protect their people and assets. Ryan shares how frustration with outdated se…

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Making Sense of Gertrude Stein, with Francesca Wade 1:05:38

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In this rich conversation, Francesca Wade joins Adam Biles to discuss her biography Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife. Wade explores the complexities of Stein’s life, legacy, and literary innovations, foregrounding Stein’s long-overlooked partner, Alice B. Toklas, as a powerful and persistent force behind the myth. They dive into questions of biography,…

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Working Through Wobble | Dawan L. Coombs | July 2025 28:37

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Find stability in life's wobble moments by remembering your divine identity, dialoguing with God, and trusting His plan for you. Dawan L. Coombs, associate professor of English at BYU, delivered this devotional address on July 1, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Marius Vygantas & the Global Bet: Building Across Borders with Integrity 35:59

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, executive coach and former tech CEO Andreas Pettersson speaks with Marius Vygantas, founder of Soling Partners and former Project Manager in the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. From Chicago to Dubai and back, Marius shares how trusting his gut—…

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Dr. Jeff Greenman: Looking Back – 10 Years As President of Regent College 1:14:13

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Claire and Rachel take some time with outgoing Regent President and resident penguin fanatic, Dr. Jeff Greenman to look back on his tenure since 2015. They hear about Jeff’s student experience at Regent, the joys and challenges of leadership, why he loves Regent students, the projects that he has spearheaded and seen to fruition – from student hous…

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Episode 159 - That Darn Cat 33:37

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This week on MYTH, it’s off to a mysterious kingdom on the border of ancient Persia by way of Hungary. You’ll see that the right spouse makes all the difference, that almost anyone can be charmed by a purring cat, and that you should never trust a magician who lives in a cave. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young man will try to win a princess’ hand…

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Dr. Everett Hamner: Climate Theology and Storytelling 1:12:18

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What does climate have to do with theology and where does storytelling come in? Today, we sat down with Dr. Everett Hamner to talk about his interdisciplinary journey at Regent, and how it has shaped his interests in ecotheology, climate literature, and responding to the very real crisis we are facing globally as a result of our consumption. By del…

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Annette Franz & the Culture Reset: Why Fixing CX Starts at the Top 30:02

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, executive coach and former tech CEO Andreas Pettersson sits down with Annette Franz, globally recognized thought leader, author of three books, and CEO of CX Journey Inc. With 30+ years of experience in culture transformation, EX, and CX, Annette shares what most leaders get …

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Geoff Dyer’s Homework: Family, Class, and Memory 1:03:57

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In this episode, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Geoff Dyer live from Shakespeare and Company about his new memoir, Homework. Dyer reflects on growing up in 1960s Cheltenham, navigating family, class, and the formation of self. With characteristic wit and insight, he paints portraits of his quietly disappointed mother and parsimonious fathe…

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Marina St. Cyr & the 35-Day Deal: Adapting Through Acquisitions, Motherhood, and Mindset 31:04

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, executive coach and former tech CEO Andreas Pettersson sits down with Marina St. Cyr, Partner & SVP of Operations at Access Partners, commercial real estate investor, published author, and mother of four. With a career shaped by complex M&As and cross-functional leadership, M…

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Answering the Dual Calls for Academic Excellence and Discipleship | William W. Clayton | June 2025 32:04

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At BYU, students unite faith and discipleship with academic excellence. Embracing this double heritage builds strong foundations to serve. William W. Clayton, professor and associate dean at BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, delivered this devotional address on June 24, 2025. You can access the talk here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Carolina Hernandez & the Luxury Paint Empire: From Bookkeeper to Boss in a Man’s World 36:03

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech CEO turned executive coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Carolina Hernandez—CEO, real estate investor, and proud Latina leader breaking barriers in construction and beyond. As co-owner of LouisGloria Painting LLC, Carolina runs a 50+ employee luxury painting f…

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The Anachronists: Augustine's Confessions 1:15:48

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Claire and Rachel caught up with Regent alums Andrés Pérez González, Corey Janz, and Jonathan Lipps, also known as the Anachronists, to talk about their beautiful new indie-folk EP Confessions, based on Augustine’s famous work of the same name. In this special podcast episode, we hear excerpts from the songs, their process of writing and reflecting…

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Tim McVay & Marco Transport: Hauling Heavy Iron — and Stage-4 Cancer — with Unbreakable Grit 35:48

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Tim McVay, second-generation president of Marco Transport—a 31-truck heavy-haul fleet moving 260-thousand-pound “yellow iron” across the Southwest. Tim recounts how a routine scan in 2023 blindsided him …

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World 1:05:08

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World In this powerful in-store conversation, Rebecca Solnit joins Adam Biles to discuss her new book No Straight Road Takes You There — a rallying call for hope, justice, and the reimagining of our collective future. With wit, clarity, and courage, Solnit explores how stories shape our world — and h…

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Stella Han & Fractional: From DIY Chaos to a $400 Million Community-Capital Engine 33:39

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On this episode of ADAPT or Die: Transformative Leadership Conversations, former tech-CEO-turned-executive-coach Andreas Pettersson sits down with Stella Han, software-engineer-turned-founder of Fractional, the platform letting everyday investors pool small checks into big real-estate deals. Stella traces her journey from “cheap family labor” on Ba…

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Episode 158 - What Does the Fox Say? 32:28

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This week on MYTH, we’re headed to Japan for a look at the duality of foxes. You’ll learn that you should never make bets while drunk, that nothing good happens on a moor, and that tricks are less tricky when you expect them. Then, in Gods and Monsters, there’s no telling just how much a single act of kindness can change things. Source: Japanese Fo…

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Dr. Amy Brown Hughes: Understanding Theology as the Church in Dialogue – From the Patristics to Today 1:26:36

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Have you ever felt intimidated by theological conversations? Today, we talked to Dr. Amy Brown Hughes about the role of dialogue in generating theology in the early church. Famous theologians like Methodius, Gregory of Nyssa and Augustine published conversations with others, including prominent women in their lives, such as Thecla, Macrina and Moni…

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The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book 53:30

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Catherine Lacey about her daring new work The Möbius Book. Structured as a "Tête-bêche"—two intertwined texts printed back-to-back—the book pairs a memoir chronicling the fallout of a painful breakup with a novella that spirals into the psychological sus…