I’m a business and marketing consultant on a mission to master Artificial Intelligence. Over the next 12 months, whenever I have a task to perform, I will ask myself, "Could this be done with AI?" If the answer is yes, I’ll give it a try and share the results—the wins, failures and surprises. I’ll also be speaking with entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders who are using AI in innovative ways, so we can learn from their experiences. If you’re curious about AI but don’t know where to ...
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As the title suggest, two middle age guys attempting to be relevant in a world of craziness. We cover topics anywhere from current events, pop culture, and other things we find silly. Don't worry were not experts on any of it. We laugh at the world, ourselves and each other. We do our share of talking amongst ourselves but also people we find interesting. Join us and hopefully we will make you smile. Cover art photo provided by Autumn Studio on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@autumnstudio
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“Men Pursuing More” is a podcast for men looking to find more purpose, growth, and fulfillment in life. Hosted by Roger Maupin, it shares the stories of men pushing past limits and striving for something greater. Whether you’re a former athlete, a professional, or simply someone seeking to break through life’s challenges, tune in for insights and strategies to help you overcome challenges and finish strong.
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Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions.
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This Week in Ball State Sports is a weekly podcast dedicated to showcasing Ball State Athletics. Each week, Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell, other admins, coaches, and players.
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In Episode 28 of the Men Pursuing More podcast, we sit down with NCAA Champion Bennett Davison for an inspiring and unfiltered look at his basketball journey—from a small-town kid in Sebastopol, California, with a 1.8 GPA and a spot on the bench, to cutting down the nets with the University of Arizona. Bennett shares how playing multiple sports and…
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Isar Meitis: The Future of AI and How You Can Prepare Now
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31:23In this episode, we go deep with someone who truly knows his stuff. Isar Meitis is a CEO, tech founder, and educator with decades of experience helping businesses grow. He’s also an incredibly thoughtful voice in the world of AI. I was privileged to sit down with him for a wide-ranging conversation that took a few unexpected turns. We talked about …
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On Contextualization and the Bible (Ep. 54)
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44:31Ryan and Mack talk with Elliot Clark and Caleb Greggsen about the complexities of contextualization in missions—how to faithfully communicate the gospel across cultures with clarity, humility, and cultural sensitivity. Resources Mentioned Evangelism as Exiles by Elliot Clark Mission Affirmed by Elliot Clark The Culture Map by Erin Meyer…
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“Built for the battle—on the court, in business, and in life.” In Episode 27 of Men Pursuing More, Chris Neumann shares his powerful story—from growing up in Milwaukee with 12 siblings and finding his passion for basketball, to starring at Whitefish Bay High School and Minnesota-Duluth. He walks us through the decision-making process that landed hi…
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AI image generation has come a long way. In this solo episode, I put ChatGPT to the test. I’ll show you 5 things it does brilliantly (like logos, thumbnails, and social assets), and 4 things it still struggles with (like text, realism, and consistency). You’ll hear real prompts, see real examples, and walk away with a clearer idea of when to use AI…
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"Rooted in Faith, Shaped by Brotherhood, Leading and Counseling with Purpose." In this Episode 26 of Men Pursuing More, Quincy Davis shares with us growing up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in a home full of energy, competition, and strong family ties. As one of four brothers raised by a single mother—with a father who served in the military—Quincy…
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Lately, I’ve found myself using Google less and relying more on tools like ChatGPT. And even when I do search, I rarely click through to websites. That got me thinking, how is AI changing SEO? In this interview, I chat with SEO veteran Matt Hodgson, founder of Bring Digital. With over 20 years in the game, Matt recently published an article titled …
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On Missions Work in Bangkok, with Matt Tyler and Daniel Davison (Ep. 53)
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52:59Ryan and Mack talk with Matt Tyler and Daniel Davison about missions work in Bangkok, the need for healthy churches, and gospel opportunities in Thailand. Resources Mentioned Bangkok City Baptist Church Systematic Theology, Vol. 1 by Stephen J. Wellum Great Commission Council (GCC) ArticlesBy 9Marks
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S2 E32: Jeff Mitchell chats football midfield logo change/James Davison of Ball State Financial talks partnership
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32:11Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell and Ball State Financial's VP of Financial Wellness James Davidson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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"One Weekend. One Decision. A Whole New Direction." In this inspiring episode 25 of Men Pursuing More, we welcome entrepreneur and life insurance specialist Scott Zimmerman to the podcast. Scott shares his incredible journey growing up in California, reflecting on the highlights, challenges, and lessons learned. He takes us back to his early days w…
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My Simple System for Keeping ChatGPT Organised
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6:43If you’re using ChatGPT for multiple projects, clients, or creative ideas, things can get messy fast. In this short solo episode, I share the simple system I use to stay organised — using a built-in feature called Projects. You’ll learn: What ChatGPT Projects are How I use them for podcasting, consulting, and content creation Why they’re even more …
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S2 E31: Jeff Mitchell, Mike Fleck, and Cam Andry chat championship season and NCAA settlements
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39:02Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell, Head Men's Golf Coach Mike Fleck, and Head Women's Golf Coach Cam Andry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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“Where Passion meets Purpose—Story of Faith and Leadership” In this Episode 24 of Men Pursuing More, we sit down with Davey Collins, a proud Eastview High School alum who grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota. With a father who served as a music pastor, Davey was immersed in ministry from a young age and felt an early call to serve. Davey also walks u…
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How Australian SMEs Are Using AI (And What’s Holding Them Back)
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27:37In this interview, I chat with Steve Nuttall from Fifth Quadrant, who’s been tracking AI adoption among Australian small businesses for the past year. We unpack what the data is showing, including: How many businesses are actually using AI (you might be surprised), What’s holding others back, And the practical ways AI is already making a difference…
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S2 E30: Coach U recaps spring ball & Jeff Mitchell talks Worthen, Scheumann, and BSB/SB upgrades
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34:19Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Head Football Coach Mike Uremovich & Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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On Missions in Uganda, with Tony Gordon and Kris Mobbs (Ep. 52)
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39:20In this episode, Ryan & Mack speak with two missionaries serving in Uganda about ministry there and the state of the church in the country.By 9Marks
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"Radio Roots, Faith-Fueled Leadership, Hometown Impact" In this Episode 23 of Men Pursuing More, we sit down with Mayor Jimmy Francis—a man whose life has been shaped by deep roots, a resilient spirit, and an unwavering commitment to community. Growing up as the 10th of 11 children—and the 7th son—in South St. Paul, Jimmy shares vivid memories of a…
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How I Built a Virtual Marketing Agency Using ChatGPT (and why!)
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26:39In this episode, I walk you through how I built my very own virtual marketing agency using a custom GPT inside ChatGPT. It started as an experiment, but it’s quickly become one of the most useful tools I’ve created, especially for solo workers and small business owners like me who want strategic marketing input without the cost of a full agency. I’…
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S2 E29: Jeff Mitchell, Ashley Szymanski, Jeff Carrigan, and Dr. Brobst
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52:50Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell, star gymnastic Ashley Szymanski, Mancino's owner Jeff Carrigan, and Dr. Chandler Brobst from IU Health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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"Resilience, Coaching, and Calling Aligned" In this episode 22 of Men Pursuing More, Rudy Rodriguez shares his journey from growing up on the south side of Milwaukee to becoming a Special Education teacher and varsity baseball coach at Eastview High School. Rudy opens up about his childhood—attending a Spanish immersion school, navigating life with…
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Practical AI for Small Business, with Phil Pallen
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29:05I have a chat with brand and AI strategist Phil Pallen, author of AI for Small Business, to explore how small businesses can cut through the noise and use AI in meaningful, productive ways. We talk about: How to shift your mindset from “AI tools” to solving business problems Why “Don’t Take Action Yet” might be the best AI prompt you’ll ever use Pr…
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On Gospel Infrastructure, with Scott Logsdon (Ep. 51)
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48:34In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles speak with Scott Logsdon, pastor of Union Church in Istanbul about the importance of various elements of healthy gospel infrastructure for missions strategizing — including church planting, theological education, and pastoral training, amongst others. Resources Mentioned The Joshua Project Book: Evang…
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S2 E28: Jeff Mitchell, Mandy Williams, Marie Kiefer, and Scott Baker
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48:12Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell, Mandy Williams and Marie Kiefer from Lifestream Services (and WBB), and baseball alum/BCS Construction and Consulting sponsor Scott Baker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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"From Bodybuilding to Purpose-Driven Coaching" In this episode 21 of Men Pursuing More, Major Chumley III shares his journey from Minneapolis to Apple Valley, navigating challenges in a new environment before excelling in college and bodybuilding. He reflects on winning Mr. Minnesota 2016, his transition into fitness coaching, and his passion for h…
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Making ChatGPT Less Robotic: Personalisation Hacks You Need to Know
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11:07Ever feel frustrated that ChatGPT sounds too robotic or overly enthusiastic with all those emojis? Today, I share two simple features to help you customise and improve your interactions, making your AI feel more like a trusted intern who's tuned into your style. You'll learn: How to use the Custom Instructions feature to set clear expectations, red…
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S2 E27: Dr. Lauren Rhodes and New Head Soccer Coach Andy Stoots
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39:01Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with new Sr. Associate AD for Administration / COO Dr. Lauren Rhodes & new Head Soccer Coach Andy Stoots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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“From Small-Town Roots to Kingdom Impact: Darin Eubanks on Faith, Family, and Purpose.” In this episode 20 of Men Pursuing More, we hear about Darin Eubanks' life growing up in a small town in SW Kansas. He discusses some of the struggles he had living in a divorced family and the lessons he learned from some of the difficult times he experienced. …
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In this episode, I share 5 beginner-friendly tips to improve your AI prompting skills immediately. Introducing the CLEAR model: Context, Like, Expectations, Ask, and Refine—you'll learn how to: Provide effective Context to AI. Share examples you Like to match your style. Set clear Expectations for better results. Encourage AI to Ask you smart quest…
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On AI & Bible translation, with Bethany Moore (Ep. 50)
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50:00Why is Bible translation important and how should we strategize translating the Bible into other languages? In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Bethany Moore about translation strategies and how local churches can learn more about translation efforts around the world.By 9Marks
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"Overcoming, Thriving, Leading" In this episode 19 of Men Pursuing More, Kyle Luebeck shares his journey from growing up in Braham, MN, excelling in a successful basketball program, and facing challenges like the sale of his family farm. He discusses his decision to play basketball at St. Olaf, the highs and lows of that experience, and his transit…
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The Future of Sales, with Tim Cortinovis I chat with Tim Cortinovis—AI expert, keynote speaker, and author—about how AI is transforming the role of sales. Tim shares his journey with AI, starting from experimenting with an early chatbot in the '80s to becoming an expert in AI-driven sales strategies today. We dive deep into the skills needed for sa…
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S2 E26: Jeff Mitchell, JJ Gregston & Alex Maloney
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47:36Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell, Women's Golfer JJ Gregston & Assistant Baseball Coach Alex Maloney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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"Faith, Family, and Finishing Well: Perry Laures on His Father’s Enduring Influence." In this deeply moving episode 18 of Men Pursuing More, Perry Laures opens up about the profound impact his father, Vern Laures, had on his life. As a proud son, Perry reflects on the values of faith, family, and service that shaped both his father’s journey and hi…
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How I Launched A Podcast In 2 Weeks - Using AI
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20:15I take you behind the scenes of how I launched this podcast in just two weeks—and how AI helped speed up the process. I’ll walk you through: The 5-step process to launch a podcast How AI tools like ChatGPT, Riverside.fm, and Canva made it faster Why mindset (not technology) is the biggest barrier to starting The importance of knowing your WHY befor…
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In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson chat with Andy Johnson, John Folmar, and Josh Manley about Ekklesia International. You can find more information about Ekklesia International here.By 9Marks
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“From the court to the community—faith, family, and the pursuit of purpose." In Episode 17 of Men Pursuing More, Dan Corley shares his journey from the rinks of Canada to the basketball courts of Minnesota is a story of resilience and transformation. Thinking he could juggle both hockey and basketball in the same season, Dan quickly faced reality a…
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Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell & Men's Basketball Radio/TV Analyst David Eha. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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“Survivor. Warrior. Faith in Action.” In episode 16 of Men Pursuing More, we sit down with Mitchell Kieffer, a retired U.S. Air Force Captain, Purple Heart recipient, and two-time Ultimate Champion of the Warrior Games. After surviving a devastating IED blast and battling traumatic brain injury and 10 broken vertebraes, Mitchell went on to compete …
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In this episode of 'My Way or the AI Way', Scott Davison shares his experiences using ChatGPT to enhance his parenting skills. He discusses three main applications: creating customized bedtime stories for his children, meal planning that accommodates dietary restrictions, and brainstorming gift ideas. Scott emphasizes the efficiency and personaliza…
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Hello and welcome to My Way or the AI Way. My name is Scott Davison. I'm a business and marketing consultant and I've been around for quite a while now. I'm 47 years old, which means the first half of my career coincided with the internet revolution. And I was very fortunate to be able to ride that wave and I've worked in and around internet relate…
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Fast Break Episode 9 - Marie Kiefer Conversation
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45:26Fast Break is a Ball State Women's Basketball podcast. The teams' broadcasters, Dom Liacone and Sam Neiger, host episode 9. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell & Women's Tennis Head Coach Sachin Kirtane. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Joe and A.W., about their missionary work in North Africa. Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.By 9Marks
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God’s Divine Intervention: From Struggles to Strength What happens when God steps in and completely transforms a life? In this inspiring episode 15 of Men Pursuing More, Chris Huerta shares his powerful testimony of redemption, faith, and perseverance. Growing up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Chris excelled in sports and played football at Carthage Colle…
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S2 E23: Jeff Mitchell, David Eha, and Skip Mills (Alumni spotlight)
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47:29See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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"From the South Side of Chicago to a Life of Faith, Mentorship, and Redemption" In episode 14 of Men Pursuing More, Earl Williams shares his raw and inspiring journey from the South Side of Chicago to a life dedicated to faith and mentorship. Growing up in an environment where survival was the priority, he faced the daily struggles of taking the ci…
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Fast Break Episode 8 - Audrey Spencer Conversation
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53:24Fast Break is a Ball State Women's Basketball podcast. The teams' broadcasters, Dom Liacone and Sam Neiger, host episode 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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S2 E22: NCAA settlements/how Ball State is positioned to handle changes + Baseball Head Coach Rich Maloney
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38:45Voice of the Cardinals Mick Tidrow chats with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell & Head Baseball Coach Rich Maloney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Ben Howard, a pastor at Yokohama International Baptist Church, about pastoring in Japan. Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at @RTIMChannel and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.…
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"From Brokenness to Breakthrough—Restoring Marriages Through Faith and Grace." Neil Turner’s journey is one of redemption, resilience, and faith. Married at 21, he faced life-altering challenges at 25, leading to deep personal and relational struggles. Amidst the fallout, Neil and his wife encountered hardships in their marriage, but through the un…
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