Best Steve Brown Etc Podcasts (2025)

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Jordan Raynor | Five Mere Christians | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

4d ago44:48

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What can Mister Rogers teach us about glorifying God in our work? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Jordan Raynor about five remarkable believers and the lasting impact of their careers. Jordan’s newest book is called “5 Mere Christians: Binge-Worthy Biographies That Show You How To Glorify God In Your Work.“ The post Jordan Raynor | F…

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#810: Terry Real — The Therapist Who Breaks All The Rules 1:55:08

15h ago1:55:08

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Terry Real is a nationally recognized family therapist, author, and teacher. His book I Don't Want To Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, the first book ever written on the topic of male depression, is a national bestseller. His new book, Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship is a New York Times b…

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#809: The 4-Hour Workweek Tools That Still Work — The Art of Refusal and The Low-Information Diet 1:20:31

8d ago1:20:31

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This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features two of the most i…

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Josh Hammer | Israel And Civilization | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

12d ago44:48

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The roots of Western civilization go all the way back to… Mt. Sinai?! This week, it’s Hammer Time as Steve and the gang chat with Newsweek’s Josh Hammer about how the Jewish people’s past impacts our present culture. Josh’s new book is called “Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West.” The post Josh Hammer …

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#808: Stephen West — From High School Dropout to Hit Podcast, and from Stocking Groceries to Reading Philosophy for a Living 1:44:59

16d ago1:44:59

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Stephen West is a father, husband, and host of the Philosophize This! podcast. Sponsors: Gusto simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses: https://gusto.com/tim (three months free) Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping sol…

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#807: In Case You Missed It: March 2025 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 45:53

17d ago45:53

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This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners sugges…

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Ray Ortlund | Good News At Rock Bottom | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

18d ago44:48

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“Thank you, Lord, for trouble.” If you’ve never prayed that, maybe it’s time you did. This week, Steve and the gang get real with Ray Ortlund about hitting rock bottom – and the loving Savior we’ll find there. Ray’s new book is called Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost. The post Ray Ortlund | Good News…

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#806: How Rich Barton Built Expedia and Zillow from $0 to $35B — Audacious Goals, Provocation Marketing, Scrabble for Naming, and Powerful Daily Rituals 2:25:01

23d ago2:25:01

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Rich Barton is the co-founder and co-executive chairman of Zillow, a company transforming how people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. Before Zillow, Rich founded Expedia within Microsoft in 1994 and successfully spun the company off as a public company in 1999. He served as president, CEO, and board director of Expedia and later co-founded and s…

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Aimee Byrd | Saving Face | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

26d ago44:48

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She was openly mocked, shamed, and abused by her own church leaders. Then something amazing happened. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Aimee Byrd about seeking God’s face and finding our own. Aimee’s new book is called “Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced Church.” The post Aimee Byrd | Saving Face | Steve Bro…

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#805: Philip Goff — Exploring Consciousness and Non-Ordinary Religion, Galileo's Error, Panpsychism, Heretical Ideas, and Therapeutic Belief 2:16:13

30d ago2:16:13

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Philip Goff is a professor of philosophy at Durham University. His main research focus is consciousness, but he is interested in many questions about the nature of reality. He is most known for defending panpsychism, the view that consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of the physical world. He is the author of Galileo's Error: Found…

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Sam Storms | The Steadfast Love Of The Lord | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

1M ago44:48

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A shocking tragedy nearly wrecked his faith. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Sam Storms about what to do when we doubt God’s goodness and love. Sam’s new book is called “The Steadfast Love Of The Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God’s Unchanging Affection.” The post Sam Storms | The Steadfast Love Of The Lord | Steve Bro…

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#804: Robert Rodriguez, The Wizard of Cinema Returns — The "Fear-Forward" Way of Life, How to Overcome Self-Doubt, Learning to Love Limitations, and Counter-Intuitive Parenting That Works 1:44:15

1M ago1:44:15

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Robert Rodriguez is a film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, and composer. Rodriguez has written, produced, directed, and edited a series of successful films including El Mariachi, Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, the Spy Kids franchise, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Frank Miller’s Sin City, and many more. Robert recently laun…

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Michael Horton & Justin Holcomb | Prophet, Priest, And King | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

1M ago44:48

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It’s easy to forget that God’s family is BIG. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Michael Horton and Justin Holcomb about a global perspective on Jesus’ three roles. Michael and Justin’s new book is called Prophet, Priest, And King: Christology In Global Perspective. The post Michael Horton & Justin Holcomb | Prophet, Priest, And King | Steve B…

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#803: Craig Mod Returns — Epic Walks in Japan, The Art of Slowness, Digital Detox, Publishing “Impossible” Books, and Choosing Beauty Over Scale 2:28:54

1M ago2:28:54

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Craig Mod Returns! Craig is a writer, photographer, and walker living in Tokyo and Kamakura, Japan. He is the author of Things Become Other Things and Kissa by Kissa. He also writes the newsletters Roden and Ridgeline and has contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic, Wired, and more. Sponsors: Shopify global commerce platform, providing tool…

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#802: Craig Mod — The Real Japan, Cheap Apartments in Tokyo, Productive Side Quests, Creative Retreats, Buying Future Freedom, and Being Possessed by Spirits 2:15:49

1M ago2:15:49

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Craig Mod is a writer, photographer, and walker living in Tokyo and Kamakura, Japan. He is the author of Things Become Other Things and Kissa by Kissa. He also writes the newsletters Roden and Ridgeline and has contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic, Wired, and more. Sponsors: David Protein Bars 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of suga…

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Andrew Farley | Gospel Zero | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

2M ago44:48

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If we’re married to grace, then why do we still flirt with legalism? This week, Steve and the gang chat with Andrew Farley about the Gospel and why it’s more radical than we realize. Andrew’s new book is called “Gospel Zero: Reclaiming the Radical Message of Grace.” The post Andrew Farley | Gospel Zero | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life…

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#801: In Case You Missed It: February 2025 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 44:40

2M ago44:40

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This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners sugges…

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#800: Ev Williams — The Art of Pivoting (e.g., Odeo to Twitter), Strategic Quitting, The Dangers of Premature Scaling, Must-Read Books, and More 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

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Ev Williams is the co-founder of Mozi, a new social network that helps you connect in person with the people you care about. Over the past 25 years, Ev has co-founded several companies that have helped shape the modern internet—including Blogger, Medium, and Twitter. This episode was recorded live at Diggnation, where digg.com was relaunched. Go to…

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Jared Brock | A Devil Named Lucifer | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Lucifer, Beelzebub, Old Slewfoot… Who IS this guy anyway? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with Jared Brock to untangle some long-held (but theologically flawed) beliefs about El Diablo. Jared’s new book is called A Devil Named Lucifer: Uncovering the Diabolical Life of Satan and How to Resist Him. The post Jared Brock | A Devil Named Lucifer…

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#799: Richard Taylor and Greg Broadmore, Wētā Workshop — Untapping Creativity, Stories from The Lord of the Rings, The Magic of New Zealand, Four Tenets to Live By, and The Only Sentence of Self-Help You ... 2:23:16

2M ago2:23:16

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Richard Taylor is the co-founder and creative lead at Wētā Workshop, which he runs with his wife and co-founder Tania Rodger. Wētā Workshop is a concept design studio and manufacturing facility that services the world’s creative and entertainment industries. Their practical and special effects have helped define the visual identities of some of the…

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Steve Brown | Not Politically Correct (Just Correct Politically) | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Politics? On Steve Brown, Etc.?! Yep. No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, you’ll find something encouraging AND challenging as we discuss navigating our current political landscape as believers. The post Steve Brown | Not Politically Correct (Just Correct Politically) | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

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#798: Terry Real — Breaking the Rules of Traditional Couples Therapy for Superior Results, A Few Frameworks That Work 40:59

2M ago40:59

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For this episode, I’m doing something a bit different. I’m featuring five chapters from the audiobook Fierce Intimacy by Terry Real. What you will hear in this episode will help you identify both your and your partner’s losing strategies in relationships, and help you move from disharmony to repair. Terry is the creator of Relational Life Therapy, …

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Jared Wilson | Lest We Drift | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Are we drifting from the Gospel (and are we prepared for that answer)? This week, the Etcetera gang chats with author Jared Wilson about real gospel-centrality and how to get it back. Jared’s latest book is called “Lest We Drift: Five Departure Dangers from the One True Gospel.” The post Jared Wilson | Lest We Drift | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared fir…

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#797: Dr. Keith Baar, UC Davis — Simple Exercises That Can Repair Tendons (Tennis Elbow, etc.), Collagen Fact vs. Fiction, Isometrics vs. Eccentrics, JAK Inhibitors, Growth Hormone vs. IGF-1, The Anti ... 1:59:22

2M ago1:59:22

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Dr. Keith Baar is a Professor at the University of California, Davis in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology. During his Ph.D. studies, his research revealed that mechanical strain on muscle fibers activates the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, a crucial regulator of muscular hypertrophy. Subsequently, he studied…

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Elyse Fitzpatrick | Unloved | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Do you ever feel unloved by God? If so, there’s good news. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Elyse Fitzpatrick about God’s faithfulness to the often-unfaithful saints of the Bible. Elyse’s new book is called “Unloved: The Rejected Saints God Calls Beloved.” The post Elyse Fitzpatrick | Unloved | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key …

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#796: L.A. Paul — On Becoming a Vampire, Whether or Not to Have Kids, Getting Incredible Mentorship for $250, Transformative Experiences, and More 1:42:00

3M ago1:42:00

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L.A. Paul is the Millstone Family Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Cognitive Science at Yale University. She is also the author of Transformative Experience. Her work on transformative experience has been covered by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, NPR, and the BBC, among others. And in 2024, she was profiled by Th…

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Brant Hansen | Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let’s Dance (Re-air) | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

3M ago44:48

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Is it possible to live JOYFULLY in a world so full of anger and anxiety? Brant Hansen says ‘yes.’ This week, Steve and the gang chat (and laugh hard) with the author and radio host about finding God’s peace amidst evil and chaos. Brant’s new book is called “Life is Hard, God is Good, Let’s Dance: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad” The post …

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#795: The End of Time Management 51:46

3M ago51:46

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This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features one of the most i…

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Steve McKinney | The Gospel Of Fitness | Steve Brown, Etc.

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It’s not too late to get healthy. Seriously. This week, Steve and the gang chat with Steve McKinney about fitness and why it matters. Steve’s new book is called “The Gospel of Fitness: A Rational Approach to Aging Gracefully.” The post Steve McKinney | The Gospel Of Fitness | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…

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#794: Brandon Sanderson on Building a Fiction Empire, Creating $40M+ Kickstarter Campaigns, Unbreakable Habits, The Art of World-Building, and The Science of Magic Systems 3:23:00

3M ago3:23:00

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Brandon Sanderson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Stormlight Archive series and the Mistborn saga; the middle-grade series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians; and the young-adult novels The Rithmatist, the Reckoners trilogy, and the Skyward series. He has sold more than 40 million books in 35 languages, and he is a four-time nomine…

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#793: How to Calm Your Inner Storm — A Guided Meditation to Tame Restlessness with Zen Master Henry Shukman 13:53

3M ago13:53

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This episode is part of a new experiment called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry Shukman, has been on my podcast twice before. He is one of only a few dozen masters in the world authorized to teach Sanbo Zen, and now, he’ll be your teacher. In addition to my long-form interviews each week, every Monday I’ll bring you a short 10-minute or so me…

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Marziyeh Amirizadeh | A Love Journey With God | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

3M ago44:48

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Arrested, imprisoned, and sentenced to death for becoming a Christian. But that was just the start of Marziyeh Amirizadeh’s journey with God. This week, Steve and the gang speak with Marziyeh about her miraculous story of faith and her escape from a brutal Islamic regime. Marziyeh’s latest book is called “A Love Journey With God: From Pain to Love,…

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#792: Seth Godin on Playing the Right Game and Strategy as a Superpower 2:00:11

3M ago2:00:11

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Seth Godin is the author of 21 internationally bestselling books, translated into more than 35 languages, including Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip, and Purple Cow. His latest book is This Is Strategy. Sponsors: Cresset prestigious family office for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs: https://cressetcapital.com/tim (book a call today) AG1 all-in-one nutri…

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#791: How to Feel at Peace Amidst High Stress — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman 12:25

3M ago12:25

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This episode is part of a new experiment called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry Shukman, has been on my podcast twice before. He is one of only a few dozen masters in the world authorized to teach Sanbo Zen, and now, he’ll be your teacher. In addition to my long-form interviews each week, every Monday I’ll bring you a short 10-minute or so me…

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Jeffrey Barbeau | C.S. Lewis & Romanticism | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

3M ago44:48

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C.S. Lewis has influenced millions, but who influenced him? The answer may surprise you. This week, Steve and the gang chat about it with author/professor Jeffrey Barbeau. Jeffrey’s new book is called “The Last Romantic: C.S. Lewis, English Literature, and Modern Theology“. The post Jeffrey Barbeau | C.S. Lewis & Romanticism | Steve Brown, Etc. app…

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#790: Chris Sacca — How to Succeed by Living on Your Own Terms and Getting Into Good Trouble 3:05:50

4M ago3:05:50

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Chris Sacca is the co-founder of Lowercarbon Capital and manages a portfolio of countless startups in energy, industrial materials, and carbon removal. If it's unf**king the planet, he's probably working on it. Previously, Chris founded Lowercase Capital, one of history's most successful funds ever, primarily known for its very early investments in…

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#789: Ease Into Stillness — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman 12:46

4M ago12:46

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This episode is part of a new experiment called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry Shukman, has been on my podcast twice before. He is one of only a few dozen masters in the world authorized to teach Sanbo Zen, and now, he’ll be your teacher. In addition to my long-form interviews each week, every Monday I’ll bring you a short 10-minute or so me…

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Barry Smith | Grace In The Morning | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

4M ago44:48

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Childhood trauma and addiction… If you feel alone in facing those demons, this show is for you. This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Barry Smith about how God’s grace helps us heal from our past pain. Barry’s new book is called Grace In The Morning: A Former Pastor’s Memoir of Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Addiction. The post Barry Smit…

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#788: Naval Ravikant and Aaron Stupple — How to Raise a Sovereign Child, A Freedom-Maximizing Approach to Parenting 3:11:42

4M ago3:11:42

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Aaron Stupple (@astupple) is the author of The Sovereign Child: How a Forgotten Philosophy Can Liberate Kids and Their Parents. Naval Ravikant (@naval) is the co-founder of AngelList. He has invested in more than 100 companies, including many mega-successes, such as Twitter, Uber, Notion, Opendoor, Postmates, and Wish. Stick around after the end of…

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#787: How to Be in The Present Moment — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman 15:57

4M ago15:57

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This episode is a new experiment called Meditation Monday. The teacher, Henry Shukman, has been on my podcast twice before. He is one of only a few dozen masters in the world authorized to teach Sanbo Zen, and now, he’ll be your teacher. In addition to my long-form interviews each week, every Monday I’ll bring you a short 10-minute or so meditation…

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Paul Young & Baxter Kruger | The Shack – 17 Years Later (Re-air) | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

4M ago44:48

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Their books have been called “profound” and “gripping”, but also “controversial.” This week, Steve and the gang chat with best-selling authors Paul Young and Baxter Kruger about the book that changed their lives some 17 years ago. Paul Young wrote 2007’s “The Shack” and Baxter Kruger wrote 2012’s “The Shack Revisited“. The post Paul Young & Baxter …

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#786: Tactics and Strategies for a 2025 Reboot — Essentialism and Greg McKeown 1:48:27

4M ago1:48:27

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Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. 200,000 people receive his weekly 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter, and he recently released The Essentialism Planner: A 90-Day Guide to Accomplishing More by Doing Less. Sponsors: Momentou…

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Jonathan Feldstein | Israel 2025 | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

4M ago44:48

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It’s a new year, but many challenges for the Jewish people remain the same. This week, Steve and the gang talk about it with Jonathan Feldstein, Founder and President of the Genesis 123 Foundation. The post Jonathan Feldstein | Israel 2025 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.By Steve Brown Etc.

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#785: The Random Show — 2025 Predictions (AI, Aliens, BTC, and More), New Year’s Resolutions and Strategies, Smart Fitness, The Spinal Engine, New Apps, and Much More 1:59:35

4M ago1:59:35

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This time, we have a very special episode I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose. We cover 2025 predictions, AI, Bitcoin, aliens, fitness goals, and much, much more. Please enjoy! Sponsors: Ramp easy-to-use corporate cards, bill payments, accounting, and more: https://Ramp.com/tim (Get $250 when you join Ramp) Our Place's Titanium Always Pan® P…

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Graham McAleer | Tolkien, Philosopher of War | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

4M ago44:48

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Before he dreamed up Hobbits and the Shire, J.R.R. Tolkien served in WWI. So how did that affect his worldview? That’s the fascinating question Steve and the gang explore with professor/author Graham McAleer on this week’s episode. Graham’s new book is called Tolkien, Philosopher of War. The post Graham McAleer | Tolkien, Philosopher of War | Steve…

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#784: Dr. Becky Kennedy — Parenting Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids, Plus Word-for-Word Scripts for Repairing Relationships, Setting Boundaries, and More 2:11:16

4M ago2:11:16

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Dr. Becky Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Good Inside, a parenting movement that overturns a lot of conventional, modern parenting practices to empower parents to become sturdy, confident leaders and raise sturdy, confident kids. She is the author of the bestselling book Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, a chart-topping …

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Steve Brown | Christmas 2024 | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:55

5M ago44:55

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It’s our special Christmas episode with cake, stories, laughs (did we mention cake?), PLUS an exclusive live music performance. And stick around for Steve’s reading of the Christmas story! The post Steve Brown | Christmas 2024 | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.By Steve Brown Etc.

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#783: The 4-Hour Workweek Revisited — How to Get Uncommon Results by Doing the Opposite, Aiming with Precision, and Aiming for the Unrealistic 1:24:47

5M ago1:24:47

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This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all, The 4-Hour Workweek, which was published in 2007. It’s crazy to think that the 20th anniversary is around the corner. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but in my mind, an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I cha…

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Quentin Schultze | You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out! | Steve Brown, Etc. 44:48

5M ago44:48

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Are there actually parables in “A Christmas Story”? Author Quentin Schultze says yes. This week, the Etc gang talks with Schultze about the classic film and his friend, writer Jean Shepherd. Quentin’s new book is called “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out: Life Lessons From The Movie ‘A Christmas Story.‘” The post Quentin Schultze | You’ll Shoot Your Eye Ou…

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#782: Legendary Inventor Danny Hillis (Plus Kevin Kelly) — Unorthodox Lessons from 400+ Patents, Solving the Impossible, Real Al vs. “AI”, Hiring Richard Feynman, Working with Steve Jobs, Creating Parallel ... 2:36:07

5M ago2:36:07

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Danny Hillis is an inventor, scientist, author, and engineer. While completing his doctorate at MIT, he pioneered the parallel computers that are the basis for the processors used for AI and most high-performance computer chips. He is now a founding partner with Applied Invention, working on new ideas in cybersecurity, medicine, and agriculture. Ke…

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