Best Nick Wilkinson Podcasts (2025)

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S1 EP 6 : Mark Wilkinson : Shaping life beyond bankruptcy and an incurable disease diagnosis 1:00:06

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From life as a successful globe trotting DJ/producer to bankruptcy and an incurable disease diagnosis Mark Wilkinson has certainly experienced some highs and lows. From rock bottom he embarked on a journey that would see him evolve into a very different phase as a life coach ,author ( do check out his Life Remixed ,Money Remixed and Personalities R…

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Step Away or Die: The Brutal Cost of Building a $500M Company 57:36

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** Thinking about selling your company? 24 founders told us what really happens after the wire hits. — joinhampton.com/exit-report Santiago Aparicio built a $500M company, then faced a choice: step away or die. Here’s what we talk about: Santiago shares his $22M net worth and the breakdown. He rents instead of owning real estate to keep life flexib…

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Jesus Under Every Rock? Rethinking Christ-Centered Reading & Preaching (Chris Wright) Ep #209 46:15

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Should Christians look for Jesus in every verse of the Old Testament—or are we missing the point when we do? In this wide-ranging and practical conversation, Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright, Langham Partnership’s Global Ambassador and one of the world’s leading Old Testament scholars, joins Dru Johnson to explore the difference between Christocentric …

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15 Years Doing What I Hated… 8-Figure Exit. Worth It? 48:02

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report How Ronan Berder accidentally built a consulting agency, scaled it to 8 figures, and sold it, despite never enjoying the work. Here’s what we talk about: Why Ronan stayed in China running a business…

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The NAR, Power, and Prophecy: Inside America’s Forgotten Christian Movement (Matthew Taylor) Ep. #208 53:00

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What if the most politically influential Christian leaders in America aren’t the ones you’ve heard of? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Matthew D. Taylor joins Dru Johnson to explain how the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and related charismatic networks reshaped modern evangelicalism—and helped deliver the presidency to Donald Trump. Taylor,…

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$10M Net Worth. $2.5M Cashflow. No Plans to Exit. 46:10

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report Jay Berard’s never sold a company, but with $2.5M in cashflow and $10M net worth, is he confidence-rich or risk-blind?" Here’s what we talk about: His early days: a Craigslist job ad, 100% commissio…

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Hollywood, Scripture, and Politics: Joan Didion and the Power of Story (Alissa Wilkinson) Ep. #207 47:54

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What do Hollywood, Joan Didion, and the Bible have in common? More than you’d expect. In this episode, New York Times film critic and author Alissa Wilkinson joins Dru Johnson to discuss the life, work, and worldview of Joan Didion, one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century. Wilkinson’s new book, We Tell Ourselves Stories, ex…

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$10M vs $100M: The Difference Between Being Rich and Really Rich 24:30

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Jackie breaks down exclusive data from 127 millionaire founders inside Hampton, revealing how motivation, money management, and mindset evolve as net worth grows, from $1M to over $100M. Here’s what we talk about: Why financial security stops being a motivator after $50M—and what takes its place The "F*** You" number: What real numbers show is the …

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Wine, Worship, and Craftsmanship: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol (John Dunne) Ep #206 48:40

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Was wine in the Bible just a calorie source—or something far richer? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, author of The Mountain Shall Drip Sweet Wine: A Biblical Theology of Alcohol, joins Dru Johnson to explore how wine and alcohol shaped ancient Israel’s culture, theology, and imagination. Dr. Dunne traces how biblical wine …

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#48 David Winstanley (Who's the man?) 30:42

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Send us a text All eyes are on the university of Southampton as they prepare to open their Indian campus in August 2025. David Winstanley is the man making this dream a reality, so who is he? The TFTDL crew return to the airwaves on the day of the Air India crash, in a rare, new episode. We talk about cooking in India, the value of talking to each …

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Re-Up: I’m Worth ~ $500m. Here’s What I Regret (And Don’t) Spending On with Andrew Wilkinson 36:18

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report. Andrew Wilkinson became rich in his 20s — but early wealth came with hard lessons. In this episode, Andrew opens up about: How he went from buying everything he wanted to nearly going bankrupt in 2…

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S1 EP 5 : George Bullard : The record breaking explorer talks running out of food, getting robbed at gunpoint and why humans need to re-connect with nature. 1:01:02

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In our last episode I talked to someone who unexpectedly found themselves in a very challenging and life threatening physical environment. This time I talk to a record breaking and globe trotting explorer who has put himself in extreme environments by choice and dealt with more than one alarming set of circumstances. Whether it’s dealing with runni…

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Is Nationalism Biblical? Yoram Hazony on Nations, Empires, and Justice (Yoram Hazony) Ep. #205 55:26

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Is nationalism always bad—or does the Bible have a more nuanced view of nations, borders, and political life? In this fascinating episode, Israeli philosopher Yoram Hazony joins Dru Johnson to explore the political vision of the Old Testament, from the Table of Nations in Genesis to the prophetic hope of nations learning from Israel in peace. Hazon…

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I Let Go of the Hustle. Embraced Feminine Leadership. Built $10M. 45:29

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report Jess Chan scaled to 7 figures fast, then tore it all down. Today, she’s worth ~$10M, spends less than ever, and says profit > revenue every time. Here’s what we talk about: Jess hit $40K/month as a …

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Do You See What I See? Worship, Joint Attention, and Being Human (Cockayne & Salter) Ep. #204 46:16

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Is church just a place to think about God—or are we wired to worship together? In this groundbreaking episode, theologian Dr. Josh Cockayne and developmental psychologist Dr. Gideon Salter join Dru Johnson to explore how human beings are made for joint attention, and why gathering for worship is a deeply embodied, social necessity. Drawing from the…

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How Much Does It Really Cost to Fly Private? 40:46

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report Is flying private a waste of money, or the ultimate time hack for the ultra-wealthy? In this episode, we break down what it really costs, who it makes sense for, and why even billionaires think twic…

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How Artists Think Biblically: Liturgies, Ritual, and the Weight of Words (Douglas McKelvey) Ep. #203 56:40

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What gives someone the right to script your prayers? In this powerful conversation, Douglas McKelvey, author of the bestselling Every Moment Holy liturgical series, joins Dru Johnson to unpack the spiritual and theological journey behind his work. From a childhood steeped in neo-charismatic theology to a disillusioning college experience at Oral Ro…

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$60M Exit, 25+ Deals, and Why Angel Investing Isn’t For Most | Auren Hoffman 40:04

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report Auren Hoffman reveals the unglamorous truth about angel investing—why he still does it, what he’s learned, and why it’s not for everyone. Here’s what we talk about: Auren Hoffman made $60M—and then …

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Is Abraham a Hero or a Warning? How Genre Makes or Breaks Your Bible Reading (Andy Judd) Ep. #202 57:29

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What if our biggest biblical misunderstandings come from reading the right words in the wrong way? In this episode, Old Testament scholar Dr. Andy Judd joins Dru Johnson to unravel the complex and often misused concept of genre in biblical interpretation. Drawing from his background in English literature and law, Dr. Judd explains how many theologi…

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How Nick Huber Stays Humble with a $50m Net Worth and 25k Burn 45:17

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report He’s worth 8 figures, owns a private jet, and still tracks every dollar. Nick Huber says avoiding lifestyle creep is harder, and more important, than getting rich. Here’s what we talk about: How Nic…

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S1 EP 4 : Viv Bird : What to do if you're on a plane that crashes.... 52:05

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Following some glamorous and colourful experiences working in the aviation industry Viv Bird and her fellow crew members experienced an air crash and 22 hours in freezing temperatures surrounded by icy tundra before they were rescued by the military. Viv's attitude to life surely helped her to cope with such a dramatic turn of events and perhaps th…

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Storge, Justice, and the Ten Commandments: Rethinking Biblical Love (Mike Tolliver) Ep. #201 53:27

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Is loving your family first a biblical idea—or a betrayal of Jesus’ call to love your neighbor? In this thought-provoking episode, Mike Tolliver—Executive Director of the Center for Hebraic Thought—joins Dru Johnson to explore his developing PhD thesis on Storge (family love), the kinsman-redeemer, and what biblical justice actually looks like. Dra…

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+$100M Exit, Then I Failed. Why 70% of Second-Time Founders Do Too. 1:02:40

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report After a nine-figure exit, Anastasia Koroleva went through divorce, failure, and identity loss. She reflects on what she didn’t see coming. Here’s what we talk about: Anastasia’s journey from a boots…

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Hacks: Productivity, AI, and Minimalism with Sam Corcos 40:01

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In this episode, Andrews chats with Sam Corcos, founder of Levels. Sam, a software developer, shares his unique systems for productivity, time management, and life hacks. He delves into how he maximizes his time and energy while juggling work and family. We talk about: Time tracking & prioritization: Aligning your actions with your goals. Life tran…

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Managing Fame, Faith, and the Stage: Inside the (Christian) Music Industry (Nick Barre) Ep. #200 53:40

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What does it mean to call something “Christian music”? Nick Barré has spent decades in the music industry—from working at EMI with early Switchfoot to managing major names like Casting Crowns, KB, Brandon Heath, and more. In this 200th episode of The Biblical Mind, he joins Dru Johnson to reflect on the Christian music label, the tension between ca…

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My $70M Exit Collapsed Days Before Signing 43:28

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report Adam Robinson was days away from a $70M exit… then the buyer walked. But the deal collapsing turned out to be a blessing. Here’s what we talk about: His current company now does $25M ARR with $1M mo…

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How I Built a $180M/Year Business Without Making Myself Miserable 2:34:07

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Wouter Teunissen cold emailed me and asked if I'd come on his podcast. I told him, sure, come to Victoria and interview me in person (thinking he's from Europe, there's no way he actually will). He did. And it turned out to be one of the best conversations I've had in ages. This episode is reposted from Wouter's podcast, Biography. Watch this if yo…

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Why Intellectual Humility Is the Key to Understanding Scripture (Matt Whitman) Ep. #199 1:00:06

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In this episode, Dr. Dru Johnson sits down with Matt Whitman, host of The Ten Minute Bible Hour, to explore why so many Christians—and skeptics—struggle with Scripture. Whitman shares what he’s learned from engaging millions online: people are often afraid to be wrong, shaped by graceless experiences in church and cancel culture in the wider world.…

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$100K Buy-In. $160M Exit. Then $40K/Month on ‘Living the Dream’... Almost. 44:06

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report After a $100M+ exit, Jace Mattinson blew $40K a month chasing lost time, until living the dream nearly ruined it. Here’s what we talk about: Jace shares how he turned a failing 135-year-old business…

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S1 EP 3 : Paul Conroy : The award winning war photographer shares his dramatic experiences and explains why some stories must be told. 1:03:54

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With significant experience working in some of the worlds most challenging war zones Paul Conroy has documented important stories with skill and bravery. His book 'Under the Wire' is a compelling read and the 2018 film 'A Private War' shines a light on his incredible work with the esteemed journalist Marie Colvin. In this conversation he recounts h…

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Evolution and Identity: A Jewish Perspective on Science and Belief (Rachel Pear) Ep. #198 52:41

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What happens when science, religion, and education collide? In this episode, Dr. Rachel Pear shares her remarkable journey from growing up in New York’s modern Orthodox Jewish community to researching how evolution is taught and received across Israeli society. A scholar of science education and prehistoric archaeology, Rachel discusses how Jewish,…

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$100M Lifestyle, Billionaire Family — The Call That Changed Everything | Alex Peykoff 38:46

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report What happens when you grow up alongside a billion-dollar company, lose yourself chasing money, drugs, and approval, and have to rebuild your life from scratch? That’s what happened to Alex Peycoff. …

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Is Evolution a Dirty Word? Muslim Perspectives on Science and Religion (Shoaib Malik) Ep. #197 54:02

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Is the relationship between Islam and science as well-developed as it is in Christianity? Not even close—but that’s changing. In this episode, Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik, Lecturer in Science and Religion at the University of Edinburgh, joins Dru Johnson to share the emerging field of Islam and science, focusing on the hot topic of evolution. Shoaib unp…

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$10M and Total Freedom, I Left the Family Empire to Build My Own 45:40

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127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-report Shane Cultra walked away from his family's five-generation nursery business—triggered, in part, by watching Succession. Along the way, he built up a $10M net worth, stacked Bitcoin, turned a blog in…

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Can Muslims, Jews, and Christians Talk About Science and Scripture? (Dru Johnson) Ep. #196 37:01

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What happens when you put 15 scholars—scientists and theologians, Muslim, Jewish, and Christian—in a room to talk about creation? In this episode of The Biblical Mind Podcast, Dr. Dru Johnson shares his experience launching the Abrahamic Theistic Origins Project in Oxford. Far from being a formal academic conference, the gathering focused on “endur…

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$13M But Zero Cash: Why Net Worth Is a Lie 53:52

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If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/. Mike Brown built an oil & gas empire, scaled his net worth to nearly $20 million, but ended up cash poor, losing $1.8M in a failed bet, and borrowing money from his wife to pay taxes. Now, he’s rebuilt his fortune, redefined what wealth really mea…

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Syndicated: Jesus and Jewish Law (Logan Williams and Paul Sloan) Ep. #195 21:58

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Was the Mosaic Law a burdensome set of rules meant to be broken? Did Jesus overthrow the Torah—or fulfill it? In this special episode of The Biblical Mind Podcast, we revisit the pilot episode of the Jesus and the Jewish Law podcast, hosted by Paul Sloan and Logan Williams. Together, they walk through seven widespread misconceptions about the Law a…

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I Asked 100+ Millionaires If Money Makes You Happy 35:21

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If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/. There is no amount of money that will make you happy. There is also no amount that will stop making you more happy. Both of those things are true. Our producer is not rich. But she has talked to 100+ people who are, and she (I) has learned a lot a…

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ICYMI - Wisdom of Primal Peoples in the Era of World Christianity (Jangkholam Haokip) Ep. #194 32:37

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This episode was originally published on November 11, 2022. We thought it was worth a reissue for our newer listeners. Christianity is a truly global religion, and every strand of Christianity has its own theological emphases. Western Christians tend to focus on individual salvation and the question of what happens when we die. But as we amplify ot…

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$32M Exit: Left the U.S., Built a $15K/Month Life in Japan 50:33

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If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/. Eran Galperin bootstrapped a niche SaaS for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms, sold it for $32.5 million, moved to Japan, and is now quietly living the FIRE dream — with a few luxury upgrades. Here’s what we talk about: - How Eran went from $15K in the ban…

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Is God Really Unchanging? Challenging Classical Theism’s View of God (R.T. Mullins) Ep. #193 1:04:16

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Is God emotionless and unchanging? Many systematic theologians have long argued that God is completely impassible—meaning He cannot feel, suffer, or be influenced by creation. But is this truly what the Bible teaches? In this episode, Dr. R.T. Mullins joins The Biblical Mind Podcast to challenge traditional ideas about God’s nature, emotions, and e…

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I'm worth $50m and Have No Idea What To Do With My Life 59:15

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If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/. Vinay Hiremath co-founded Loom and sold it for nearly $1 billion… then walked away from $60 million, gave most of his early money to his parents, and now he’s looking for internships. Here’s what we talk about: How Vinay went from broke stoner to …

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Why We Struggle to Read the Bible—And How to Fix It (Alex Goodwin) Ep. #192 44:32

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What if the way we format and structure the Bible is actually making it harder to read? In this episode, Alex Goodwin joins The Biblical Mind Podcast to discuss how chapter breaks, verse numbers, and footnotes—while useful for study—can actually disrupt the natural flow of Scripture. Alex shares his journey from marketing to Bible publishing, how h…

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Inside the $30M Exit of a Socialist Buddhist 46:37

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If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/. Chris Cooke is a socialist Buddhist who sold his company for $30 million… then blew most of it on a weed farm, a beach house, and a comedy club in Thailand. Here’s what we talk about: How Chris accidentally “won” capitalism—despite deeply skeptica…

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Faith, Politics, and Media: Rethinking Christian Political Involvement (Kaitlyn Schiess) Ep. #191 50:40

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Are we mistaking media consumption for political engagement? In this episode, Kaitlyn Schiess joins The Biblical Mind Podcast to challenge the way Christians think about politics, faith, and media. She explains why binge-watching C-SPAN or endlessly scrolling Twitter doesn’t make us politically engaged—but actually forms us into people less capable…

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I Sold for $100M and Now I Spend $1M/Year 47:57

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This podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community. If you're a founder doing at least $3M/year in sales, check out Hampton: https://www.joinhampton.com/. Dan Berger sold his company Social Tables for $100 million in 2018. But his net worth to…

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From the Five Percent Nation to Biblical Scholar: CHT Fellow Hakeem Bradley Ep. #190 46:01

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What if the Bible isn’t meant to be neatly packaged and easily explained? In this episode, CHT Fellow Hakeem Bradley joins The Biblical Mind Podcast to discuss how engaging scripture means leaning into tension rather than eliminating it. He explains why asking better questions leads to deeper understanding and why forcing Jesus into every Old Testa…

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How Tommy Mello Became a Billionaire Painting Garage Doors (And How He Shares the Wealth) 30:47

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What does it take to turn a blue-collar business into a billion-dollar empire? For Tommy Mello, the answer is simple: relentless competition, strategic investing, and an unwavering commitment to winning. From painting garage doors to building A1 Garage Doors into a massive industry leader, Tommy has played the long game—and he’s not slowing down an…

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The Contemporary Worship Music Pipeline, or "Where Did The Psalms Go?" (Marc Jolicoeur) Ep. #189 1:08:17

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Who decides what worship songs we sing in church? It turns out, worship music is a massive industry, and the way songs make it from a Nashville songwriting room to a Sunday morning service might surprise you. In this episode, Marc Jolicoeur joins The Biblical Mind Podcast to break down the business of contemporary worship music (CWM). He explains h…

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"I Fast-Forwarded My Life 10 Years”: How Geo-Arbitrage 3X’d My Wealth and Changed My Life 32:06

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What if you could fast-forward your financial goals by ten years just by moving abroad? That’s exactly what entrepreneur Rob Hoffman did when he relocated to Colombia, where his $3M net worth stretches as if it’s $9M. Rob, a member of the Hampton community, shares how he built a successful marketing agency while living in Medellín. Once an anti-cap…