Best Word Works With Pastor Don Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 314 - Phil Keaggy, 55 years - Part 2 57:50

9d ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: Shouts Of Joy - Phil Keaggy Salvation Army Band - Phil Keaggy Chalice - Phil Keaggy Revive Me - Phil Keaggy Give Me A Song - Phil Keaggy Mercy - Phil Keaggy

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Ep 401 God’s Work in Zambia: Giving Forgotten Children a Future ft. John Chalkias 29:27

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Send us a text In today’s deeply inspiring episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson introduces his friend and ministry leader, John Chalkias, founder of Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry™. John prerecorded a very special message directly from Zambia. What began in 1996 as a single home for children with HIV/AIDS in Thailand has g…

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Ep 400 Most Iconic Episodes on Strong By Design (7 Year Anniversary Special) 1:47:55

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Send us a text Celebrating 7 Years of Strong By Design – Our Most Iconic Episodes Ever! 400 episodes. 7 years. Countless lives impacted. This special anniversary episode of the Strong By Design podcast is one for the books. Co-hosts Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley take a walk down memory lane to celebrate the conversations that have left a lasti…

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Episode 313 - Phil Keaggy, 55 years - Part 1 57:50

1M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: I've Just Begun - Phil Keaggy Rejoice - Phil Keaggy Take A Look Around - Phil Keaggy Band Time - Phil Keaggy Make A Change - Phil Keaggy Send Out Your Light - Phil Keaggy In Your Keep - Phil Keaggy The Survivor - Phil Keaggy

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Ep 399 The Truth About Food, Farming & Pharma (The Cow Is How) ft. Noel Heiks & Kevin Key 55:03

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Send us a text Today on Strong By Design Engineer-turned-cattle-enthusiast Noel Heiks and cowboy-commando Kevin Key dive into the impacts of Big Food, Farming, and Pharma. The authors embark on an adventure of food and diet, away from standard insulin-heavy fare and toward better ways of beef, keto, and carnivore. Their book encourages us to break …

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Ep 398 One Year Sober: What drove me to Quit Drinking? ft. Abby Clapper 47:48

2M ago47:48

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Send us a text In this episode of the Strong by Design podcast, host Jared Haley sits down with local business owner and health trainer Abby Clapper. Abby is dedicated to helping people build sustainable fitness routines, lose weight, and feel strong in their bodies. With a passion for making fitness accessible and enjoyable, Abby combines expert k…

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Episode 312 - Who Are You Listening To? 57:50

2M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: What Is The Measure Of Your Success – Steve Taylor Who Do You Listen To? – Petra Gods Of Men – Randy Stonehill Causal Christian – DeGarmo and Key Intervention – Levine Hudson You Got The Power – Allies Break Out Of The Trance – Greg X. Volz The Only Way Out, The Only Way In – Cliff Richards All I Wanna Do – Trac…

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Ep 397 Reset Your Muscle Clock Back 20 Years (Return to Prime) ft. Nick Nilsson 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

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Send us a text The Mad Scientist of Muscle is back… If you are looking for some new muscle building methods, this is the guy to listen to! Our friend Nick Nilsson has released a new book titled, Return to Prime – Reset Your Muscle Clock Back 20 Years. So naturally we just named the episode after his book 😉 Every stone has been turned over and every…

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Ep 396 Real Life Iron Woman & HOF Powerlifting Champion ft. Suzanne (Sioux-z) Hartwig-Gary 1:30:42

3M ago1:30:42

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Send us a text She is a FORCE to be reckoned with… She is small but MIGHTY and a pocket-sized POWERHOUSE. Suzanne Hartwig-Gary embodies all of this and more. But you can just call her Sioux-z. Sioux-z has been in competitive lifting for 35 years. In that time, she has done 33 international competitions: 1 – Pan American, 2 – World Games, 2 – NAPF (…

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Ep 395 Parenting the Way God Designed ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel 1:40:49

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Send us a text Being a parent is hard. As a Christian parent, we desire to raise our kids to know and love Jesus. Does God have a plan or give any direction when it comes to raising our kids? Pastor Anthony McDaniel joins us today on the Strong by Design Podcast in order to share his personal insights on what he and his wife did to raise three girl…

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Episode 311 - The Life of Jesus in Song - Don Francisco 57:50

3M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: Come And Follow – Don Francisco Willing To Heal – Don Francisco Beautiful To Me – Don Francisco Closer To Jesus – Don Francisco Got To Tell Somebody – Don Francisco Voyage To Gennesaret – Don Francisco Since I Met Him– Don Francisco Too Small A Price/Joy – Don Francisco He's Alive – Don Francisco The Traveler/Jo…

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Ep 394 Healthful Aging - Age with Grace & Strength ft. Dr. Heather Stone 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

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Send us a text Dr. Heather Stone DC is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time, she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been us…

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Ep 393 Why Resolutions FAIL (and what to do instead) ft. Jared & Chris 49:39

4M ago49:39

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Send us a text 1 month into the new year... now what?! New Years resolution episodes are a plenty on podcasts everywhere in January... in fact we have made them before ourselves. So how about an episode dedicated to people already giving up and throwing in the towel on their 2025 goals and dreams after 30 days. The statistics are not optimistic. Ma…

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Episode 310 - Other Side Of This Trial with Billy Gaines 57:50

4M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: I Found Someone – Billy & Sarah Gaines You Are Faithful Lord - Billy & Sarah Gaines How Great His Heart Must Be - Billy & Sarah Gaines Other Side Of This Trial - Billy Gaines While You Wait – Billy & Sarah Gaines Come And Drink At My Table - Billy & Sarah Gaines He’ll Find A Way – Billy & Sarah Gaines Great, Gre…

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Ep 392 Neglecting Self-Care ft. Chris Wilson 38:34

5M ago38:34

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Send us a text So, what are the Dangers and Pitfalls of not making time for YOU? In this episode coach Chris Wilson explores the concept of ‘Me Time’ and how valuable this is for your soul and for those depending on us to be at our best. And this is not a selfish practice but a necessary one. Self-care eludes many of us because all too often we fin…

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Ep 391 Best Of 2024 on Strong By Design (Top 10 episodes) 1:06:17

5M ago1:06:17

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Send us a text Our most compelling, eye opening, thought provoking and controversial episodes of the year… 2024 was another extraordinary year for the Strong By Design podcast filled with some truly powerful conversations. So, we simply looked at the most downloaded episodes of the year and compiled a Top Ten list for your enjoyment! While we don’t…

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Ep 390 Finding Your People (a Christmas Special Edition) 50:26

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Send us a text We are not meant to live a life of solitude but of community. Most of us long for connection with others. To be included, to be part of something bigger than ourselves. And there is no time of the year where this feeling of togetherness and relationship is stronger than Christmas time. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, hosts J…

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Episode 309 - Songs of the Season 57:50

6M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: Joy To The World – Paul Clark Village Bells - Phil Keaggy Give To The King – Barry McGuire & Terry Talbot When Christmas Comes This Year – BJ Thomas Do You Hear What I Hear? – Denise William Angels We Have Heard On High – Sparrow Artists Child In The Manger – First Call with Amy Grant & Gary Chapman What Child I…

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Ep 389 Unlock Your Brain's Power: Neuroplasticity and the Aging Brain ft. Dr. Cody Sipe (FAI) 57:10

6M ago57:10

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Send us a text As the global population ages, brain health is becoming a critical focus. What we must all realize is the role that exercise plays in our ability to maintain and improve cognitive function as we age. Our ability to move and play might just be the number one factor in slowing down the brain’s age. The latest research continues to show…

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Ep 388 How Porn Affects Your Brain, Nervous System & Gut ft. Frank Rich 1:21:13

6M ago1:21:13

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Send us a text Mr. Super Human Life himself is back at the Critical Bench Compound! We welcome back our old friend Frank Rich to the Strong By Design podcast for his 4th time behind the mic. In the past few years since his last visit, Frank has grown his platform Rebuilt Recovery which continues to help men struggling with their porn addiction. Tod…

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Ep 387 Unlocking Hormonal Harmony ft. Dr. Beth Westie 45:35

6M ago45:35

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Send us a text In this empowering episode, we sit down with Dr. Beth Westie – bestselling author of The Female Fat Solution and The Female Menopause Solution, creator of the 12 Week Female Hormone Solution Program, and host of The Female Health Solution Podcast. Dr. Beth has dedicated her career to revolutionizing women’s health by helping them und…

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Ep 386 What Does the Bible Say About Gratitude? Thanksgiving Day Special 46:57

6M ago46:57

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Send us a text Good food, good meat, good God, let’s eat! God is good, God is great, put that turkey on my plate!! Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Thanks for the Grub! Who doesn’t love a good ole Thanksgiving Day blessing!? It is a wonderful time of year to spend time with loved ones and to gather around the table to eat our favorite holiday meal. Thanksgiving Day …

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Episode 308 - Gone Solo, Part 2 57:50

6M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: Evermore – Chuck Girard His Love For You – John Mehler Invisible Man – Oden Fong Any Day – Lewis McVay Not Gonna Bow – Russ Taff Hey Frankie – Rob Frazier Hold On To The Fire – Greg X Volz One Man Gets Around – Charlie Peacock Within My Reach – Scott Roley The Glory And The Flame – The Lost Dogs…

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Ep 385 Believe Big, Love Heals ft. Jo 'Animal' Miller 1:18:27

7M ago1:18:27

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Send us a text After two and a half years, our friend, host and fitness phenom Jo Ann Miller is back! In early 2022, Jo was a regular guest and host on the podcast for several months but after a series of life changing events, she unfortunately had to step away from the SBD show. If you believe in miracles or are in need of hearing one, strap in an…

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Ep 384 The Won't Quit Kid ft. Football Great David Pollack 53:45

7M ago53:45

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Send us a text He is a 3x All-American Georgia Bulldog, Lombardi and Bednarik Award recipient, former first-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and featured on ESPN’s College GameDay as a football analyst for 13 years… Yeah, I would say that qualifies our guest as a ‘football great.’ But what ma…

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Ep 383 A Nation Divided or United? 1:09:27

7M ago1:09:27

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Send us a text The 2024 Presidential Election is here… And it ‘feels’ as if our country is as divided as ever between our two candidates, former President, Donald J. Trump (R) and current Vice President, Kamala Harris (D). Much of the news coverage and social media posts are largely ‘Anti’ one candidate over another rather than each side promoting …

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Ep 382 Does 'celebrating' Halloween make you less Christian? ft. CB Team 1:00:50

7M ago1:00:50

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Send us a text Jack-O-Lanterns, ghosts, goblins, skulls, spiders, cobwebs and horror movies remind most of us of Halloween along with fun costumes, bags of candy and spooky scary decorations. But what are we really celebrating? While many of us ‘celebrate’ and observe this holiday annually by dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins, decorating ou…

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Episode 307 - Gone Solo, Part 1 57:50

7M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: Til The Walls Fall Down – Matthew Ward Grinding Floor – Annie Herring You Got To Be Doers – Alwyn Wall When You Call – Malcolm Wild Morning Star – Allies Come To Find Out – Bryan Duncan Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning – Glenn Kaiser And Darrell Mansfield Practice What We Preach – Ulf Christiansson The Tongue…

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Ep 381 Yelling at Your Kids ft. Chris Wilson 1:04:31

7M ago1:04:31

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Send us a text As someone who struggles with a quick temper and anger, this episode was very personal for coach Chris. While we tend to be on our best behavior in public and at work, often when at home with the people we love the most, we can resort to explosive anger, yelling, cursing, and using harsh, hurtful words. Basically, our most cherished …

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Ep 380 Are You Busy or Productive? ft. Allison Maslan 57:53

8M ago57:53

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Send us a text Allison Maslan is CEO of Pinnacle Global Network, and last year was named “One of the 10 Women Entrepreneurs to watch in 2023”, by Forbes Magazine. She is the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author of, Scale or Fail, which is endorsed by Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran of the legendary show Shark Tank and Allison has built 10 succ…

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Ep 379 How You Spend Your Time will Shape Your Purpose ft. Jared Haley 48:08

8M ago48:08

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Send us a text In his first solo episode on the Strong by Design podcast, Jared Haley speaks to the reality of how difficult it is for many of us to manage our time well. In our culture, we are consistently being pulled in a thousand directions. So, how do we determine the best way to manage our time? To answer this question, Jared points to the re…

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Ep 378 Shining a Light in the Darkness ft. Bryan Weight 51:31

8M ago51:31

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Send us a text Child sexual abuse material (CSAM), which is legally known as child pornography, is a global pandemic. Unfortunately, the United States remains one of the largest producers and consumers of child abuse content in the world. Today on the Strong By Design podcast we are honored to have Bryan Weight from Operation Light Shine. Their mai…

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Episode 306 - more than words with Chuck Butler, part 2 57:50

8M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: The Plain Truth – Parable Psalm 5 – Bill Sprouse Jr All Alone - Parable Peter, James And John – Parable Let The Old Man Die - Parable Song For The Church – Parable There’s A Reason – Parable Come Untangled - Parable A Prayer – Parable The City – Parable Good Bye - Parable…

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Ep 377 One Nation Under God, The Self-Evident Truth ft. Mike Sonneveldt 1:20:10

8M ago1:20:10

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Send us a text Self-Evident Ministries is dedicated to seeing all Americans understand the foundation of our nation and to understand that those rights come from God. Today on the Strong By Design podcast, coach Chris Wilson speaks with Chief Operations Officer Mike Sonneveldt from Self-Evident Ministries. Mike is a national speaker, author, and co…

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Ep 376 How God Wired You ft. Jeanne Kuckelman 1:11:12

9M ago1:11:12

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Send us a text Dr. Jeanne Kuckelman is the founder of Inside Out Christian Counseling, a Non-Profit organization formed in 2002 following a passion to bring “authentic and lasting change” to those seeking help for their broken hearts. Her passion led to the development of several other centers, and to the training of other counselors. From an offic…

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Ep 375 Healthy Beyond 40 ft. Michele Riechman 49:24

9M ago49:24

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Send us a text In this episode, coach Tonya Fines sits down with Michele Riechman, a personal trainer, yoga teacher, health coach, and doctor of physical therapy, who is on a mission to help women feel their best. Discover how to nourish your body, mind, and spirit to feel your best at any age. Whether you are looking to optimize your metabolism, m…

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Ep 374 NOT Ripped, NOT Huge, Don't Care! ft. Strength Coach Chris Wilson 50:29

9M ago50:29

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Send us a text What makes you a credible fitness expert? Your degrees, years of experience, where you work… or is that all secondary? Does your ripped physique solidify your authority? Is it a requirement to have overdeveloped biceps, pecs, delts and calves or washboard abs to be seen as ‘a legitimate trainer’ in the eyes of others? Long time stren…

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Ep 373 Raising Children to Love Jesus in a World that Hates Him ft. Don Manning 57:12

9M ago57:12

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Send us a text Don Manning is, first and foremost, a husband and dad who follows Christ. He and his wife Suzanne founded Crazy Cool Family several years ago after raising seven children of their own – four girls and then three boys ages 34 to 18 – and seeing the need for parents to be inspired and equipped to build their best family. Don has a busi…

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Episode 305 - more than words with Chuck Butler 57:50

9M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: There’s A Reason – Parable Little Country Church – Love Song His Love Is Reaching Out For You – Karen Lafferty Two Hands – The Living Room Tapes (Chuck Butler/Love Song) Pearly Mansion – Country Faith Home – Fred Fields Someone’s Calling – Parable I Know What It’s Like – Chuck Butler Come Quickly Jesus – Tom Sti…

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Ep 372 Green Beret Dave Clukey - from Special Forces to Civilian Life 50:13

10M ago50:13

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Send us a text In today’s show, Coach Tonya sits down with Dave Clukey, a former Green Beret with over 20 years of military service. Now Sr. Director of Business Development – SOCOM at Immersive Works, Dave continues to serve in the national defense sector. While his passion for what he does is apparent, Dave is also a huge supporter of veterans an…

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Ep 371 I Am a Woman ft. Jennifer Strickland 57:14

10M ago57:14

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Send us a text No one has answered the two-year-old lingering question “what is a woman” quite like Jennifer Strickland has. Let me tell you why: Jennifer is not afraid to address how this question is so deeply answered in the Bible. And the Strong By Design team couldn't agree more with her platform and voice in such a troubling era of gender misi…

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Ep 370 Fighting to Save our Children ft. Jared Moon, Laura Klassen & WWE Bros Lucas 31:17

10M ago31:17

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Send us a text Our final episode highlighting the amazing men, women, and kids at the first ever Rise Up Con event in Sevierville, TN., just outside of Knoxville. Meet Jared Moon, from Proverbs 22:6 - his organization helps to reunite incarcerated men and women with their children. Their purpose is to heal these families and support them while most…

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Ep 369 Have you Met the Wild Brothers? ft. Morgan and Hudson Wild 29:55

10M ago29:55

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Send us a text Have you ever heard of the Wild brothers? Well hosts Chris Wilson and Jared Haley met them at Rise Up Con. Meet Morgan and Hudson, two of the four Wild brothers from Wild Brothers TV. They are the elder brothers but refused to say better lol. As their name infers, these boys are a bit 'wild' (yes, that's their real last name) and adv…

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Episode 304 - names of God 57:50

10M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: Cornerstone – Leon Patillo Why Should The Father Bother – Petra (Abba) Rock Of Love – Michele Pillar Praise The Lord – Russ Taff/Imperials (Lord Master – Adonai) Immanuel – Michael Card El-Shaddai – Amy Grant (God Almighty) The Prince Song – 2nd Chapter Of Acts Yaweh – 2nd Chapter of Acts/Phil Keaggy (Lord Jehov…

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Ep 368 World's Best FIRESIDE Chat ft. Adam Kovar 17:50

10M ago17:50

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Send us a text Ever meet someone and after just 5 minutes they feel like an old friend? Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast, Adam Kovar, is a Marine Corp Veteran, Patriot, husband, father and hardworking entrepreneur. He is a guy that you instantly feel connection with if you love our country, what it stands for and why it's worth fight…

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Ep 367 Cruising Toward Heaven ft. Rob Ekno 1:02:53

11M ago1:02:53

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Send us a text Our past does not define our character or determine our future. While this sentiment is simply said, it is terribly difficult to believe and follow through with. Unfortunately, some of us can never seem to overcome our past. Today's guest on the Strong By Design podcast is a living testament to the power of turning your life over to …

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Ep 366 Why We Listen to and Love Adventure Stories ft. Darby, Micah & Callie 33:29

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Send us a text Storytelling is an art form that has stood the test of time. From sitting around a campfire listening to spooky stories and tales of legendary heroism, to a family gathered around a giant radio in the 1930s listening to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes or Abbott and Costello, the audio experience invites imagination and evokes excit…

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Ep 365 God's Word says 'You KENDU it!' ft. Actor Ben Davies & Animator Davy Liu 33:35

11M ago33:35

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Send us a text Sitting down with humble, sincere and genuine people never gets old. Today on the Strong By Design podcast hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson are blessed to speak with animator and story teller Davy Liu and award winning actor Ben Davies. Live from Rise Up Con in Sevierville, TN., these two men are using their amazing talents to spre…

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Episode 303 - flow river flow with Erick Nelson, part 2 57:50

11M ago57:50

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Some classic Jesus music, including: Take Me To The Light – Erick Nelson Picking Up The Pieces – Erick Nelson Beside You – Erick Nelson He Gave Me Love – Erick Nelson Good News – Erick Nelson The Misfit – Erick Nelson And Michele Pillar (Misfit) The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress/He’s Asleep - Erick Nelson And Michele Pillar (Misfit) Stand - Erick Nelson…

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Ep 364 First Ever RISE UP CON - Where Fandom Becomes Faith 29:06

11M ago29:06

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Send us a text Welcome to the First Ever RISE UP CON, Where Fandom Becomes Faith. Ever heard of ComicCon... where all of the Star Wars, Star Trek and comic book super fans pour into San Diego's convention center by the thousands for days on end every year? Well, actor, director, and author Kevin Sorbo (Hercules '95-'99) thought having a similar atm…

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