Best Mike from Essential Developer Podcasts (2025)

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C-Suite Talks: “The ability to succeed in a successful negotiation always starts by focusing on something good.” 42:04

4d ago42:04

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In this inspiring new episode of C-Suite Talks, Dürrin Ergün sits down with two powerhouse leaders shaping global transformation: Pia Costea Selzer-Plon, COO at The Gap Partnership, and Alessandro Piccinini, Managing Director at Nestlé Nespresso SA Germany. They get real about what it takes to drive bold change, lead with purpose and negotiate with…

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Inside my head of a sustainable packaging leader | Paul Earnshaw, Lead Packaging Manager at Tesco. 46:57

12d ago46:57

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♻️ Can packaging save the planet? Only if we negotiate like it can. On the latest episode of Inside My Head of a sustainable packaging leader, Jessie Lancaster dives into the mind of sustainability expert Paul Earnshaw, Lead Packaging Manager at Tesco. From negotiating internal roadblocks to external expectations, this episode uncovers how leaders …

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Courtney Johnson Founder & CEO of Culinary Care on Serving Hope with Every Meal: Nourishing Cancer Patients Through Culinary Care 1:04:58

13d ago1:04:58

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What if a single meal could nourish more than just a body—but also a soul? In this powerful episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Courtney Johnson, the heart and visionary behind Culinary Care, a nonprofit delivering restaurant-prepared meals and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. Courtney’…

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Season 5 Episode #9 Chandler Stroud and Her Healing Heroes! 47:31

24d ago47:31

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5…

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244: A Way in the Wilderness... Walking Through Desolate Places with Kristel Acevedo 36:51

27d ago36:51

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, you’ll hear from a dear sister in the faith, Kristel Acevedo, who shared a little about her journey to Jesus and how the Lord met her in the desolate places of her own wilderness seasons. We also talked about a beautiful Bible study she wrote, titled, A Way in the Wilderness: Meeting God in the Desolate…

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Shelby Mounts on Building a Career After the Military—and Helping Others Do the Same with NextOp Veterans 56:37

1M ago56:37

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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Shelby Mounts, who reflects on his 25 years of service with the US Navy and highlights the leadership lessons learned and his journey to becoming Executive Director of NextOp Veterans, a nonprofit organization focused on connecting veterans and military members to career opportunities. NextOp recruits, develops, and p…

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Season 5 Episode #8 Kem Frasier is Using Kindness to Eliminate Bullying! 36:24

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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Season 5 Episode #7 Jessica Decaillon is Creating an Educational Ripple Effect! 49:00

2M ago49:00

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5…

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243: Did Jesus Experience a PHYSICAL Resurrection? Unpacking the Evidence with Dr. Mike Licona 48:57

2M ago48:57

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Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode is a special treat I reserved for this last week of Lent, which we call holy week. As we approach Resurrection Sunday and celebrate the FACT that our Lord, Jesus Christ, IS RISEN, I’m excited to share a conversation with Dr. Mike Licona on the Resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Licona is no stranger to the show. I …

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242: Pro-Life Series Part 1... Are You Really Pro-life or Are You Just Anti-abortion? with Emily Berning of Let Them Live 41:56

2M ago41:56

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Welcome back! In today's episode, I share a conversation I had with Emily Berning, president and co-founder of Let Them Live, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to saving lives from abortion by financially supporting women in crisis pregnancies. She has been involved with the pro-life movement for over eight years and her greatest passion in life is …

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241: Christian Theology Essentials Part 6...THESE 3 Ancient Heresies Are STILL Around Today... Recap of the FREE Theology Class for Christian Women 8:02

3M ago8:02

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Welcome back! In today's episode, I recap the FREE theology class I taught for Christian women last week, titled "Modern Heresies." This is the last segment of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. In this episode, you'll learn why the Council of Nicaea was important and what three heresies are still around today. I hope this blesses you, sharp…

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Season 5 Episode #6 Aneta Waclaw is Nourished from the Inside Out! 43:28

3M ago43:28

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5…

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Mike Pohlman of Pickering Firm, Inc. reflects on 45+ years of leadership and service in the community 51:20

3M ago51:20

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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Mike Pohlman, who has been a driving force at Pickering Firm, Inc. for more than 45 years, shaping the company's growth, culture and leadership. After graduating from Christian Brothers College (now Christian Brothers University) in 1979 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he joined Pickering and quickly establis…

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240: Christian Theology Essentials Part 5... Are Heresies Still Around?! Exploring THIS Popular Heretical Teaching… +FREE THEOLOGY CLASS! 13:30

3M ago13:30

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I share a little about heresies and offer a RECENT example of WHY it’s so important to know what you believe so you can protect against heretical teachings and defend the Christian faith. As a reminder, my FREE theology class, MODERN HERESIES is going down tomorrow at 1PM EST/10AM PST on Zoom. If you ca…

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Inside my head of a transformational leader | Christina Bundgaard, Vice President Commercial for Western Europe at Philips 32:48

3M ago32:48

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What does it take to drive commercial success across continents, build high-performing teams and foster a strategic negotiation culture? In this episode of Inside My Head of a transformational leader, Katherine Edgecombe sits down with Christina Bundgaard, Vice President of Commercial Western Europe at Philips. With a career spanning six countries …

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Season 5 Episode #5 Dr. Derek Alessi - The Health, Fitness, and Nutritional GURU! 53:38

3M ago53:38

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5…

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239: Christian Theology Essentials Part 4... Where Did the Term "Trinity" Come From? Quick Notes on Church History & Tertullian for Christian Women 13:12

3M ago13:12

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I’m answering the question, “Where did the term ‘Trinity’ come from?” If you’re a new Christian or just not sure why this question would be posed, it’s because the term “Trinity” is not actually found in the Bible. In fact, that is a major contention of those who oppose the Trinitarian doctrine. My goal…

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Why Community Support is Essential for Survivor Recovery with Kathy Mull - Executive Director of The Cocoon 52:10

3M ago52:10

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This episode of the ChangeMakers podcast, produced by CityCURRENT and powered by Higginbotham Insurance and Financial Services, features an insightful conversation with Kathy Mull, the Executive Director of The Cocoon, a comprehensive domestic and sexual violence agency located in Wood County, Ohio. Hosted by Jeremy C. Park, the episode delves into…

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238: Christian Theology Essentials Part 3... Three Analogies We Need To Stop Using To Explain the Trinity as Christian Women 5:32

4M ago5:32

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Welcome back to the show! We're officially in part 3 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series, which is focused on the doctrine of the Trinity. Today's episode is short and to the point! If you want to know what NOT to say when explaining the Trinity as a Christian woman, this episode is for you. I pray the series blesses you. Let's get into it!…

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Season 5 Episode #4 Erica D’Arcangelo is Honoring and Celebrating Family! 43:34

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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237: Christian Theology Essentials Part 2... What Do We REALLY Know About the Triune God? Understanding Our Creator as Christian Women 21:23

4M ago21:23

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, we’re diving into part 2 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. I’m answering the question: What do we really know about the Triune God? This question is important because when we understand what God has revealed to us about Himself, we are positioned to have a deeper reverence for Him and grow in…

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Season 5 Episode #3 Andrea McGinty is Helping People Find Love! 43:46

4M ago43:46

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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Tricks of my trade of a former pro rugby player turned negotiator | Russell Weir 40:54

4M ago40:54

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Success in negotiation isn’t just about game day; it’s about preparation, adaptability and strategic thinking. 🏉💼 In our latest Tricks of My Trade, Russell Weir, a former pro rugby player turned negotiator, sits down with Katherine Edgecombe to explore the striking parallels between high-pressure sports and high-stakes deals. Top three takeaways, w…

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236: Season 3 Kickoff! Christian Theology Essentials Part 1... Simplifying One of the Most Confusing Core Doctrines for Christian Women 13:00

4M ago13:00

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Welcome back to Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast! We’re back after this winter break. This season, we have much in store for you and the HRS Community. For the next eight weeks, we are diving into the Doctrine of the Trinity, which is, arguably, one of the most confusing doctrines for people to understand. In today's episode, I'll explain why you s…

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How Authenticity, Consistency, and Proximity Create Opportunity to Transform Lives with Monnie Bush - Founder & CEO, V1CTORY PROJECT 53:31

4M ago53:31

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During the interview, Monnie talks about how growing up in Dayton, Ohio, and spending summers working on a family farm in Kentucky, picking tobacco and baling hay, helped form a work ethic that continues to drive success today. He talks about father's service and his family's legacy of service and how that led him to serve in the US Marine Corps, t…

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Tricks of my trade of a retail buyer | Kat Krakowiak 25:04

4M ago25:04

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Price is always top of mind for customers, but what really drives buying decisions in retail? In this Tricks of My Trade of a retail buyer podcast episode, Shailee Desai sits down with Kat Krakowiak, a negotiation consultant at The Gap Partnership with over a decade of experience in retail. From managing category strategies to balancing short-term …

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Season 5 Episode #2 Jeaneen Tang is a Language Whisperer!!! 49:52

5M ago49:52

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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The Power of Play on Early Childhood Development with Dr. Stewart Burgess, CEO - Children's Museum of Memphis 1:21:18

5M ago1:21:18

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In this episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Dr. Stewart Burgess, CEO of the Children's Museum of Memphis (CMOM). With over 25 years dedicated to childhood development, Dr. Burgess shares his fascinating journey—from early inspirations in childhood to groundbreaking research in emotional and cognitive processes…

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Season 5 Episode #1 Author Anna Maria Didio is Sharing Adoption Wisdom! 50:48

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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Season 4 Episode #19 Craig Mattson is Connecting People with Stories of Gift and Grace! 1:01:25

6M ago1:01:25

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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Taylor and Carter English - How Faith, Family, Football, and Insurance Led to Launching a School 1:11:25

6M ago1:11:25

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Jeremy C. Park sits down with Taylor and Carter English, co-founders of The Rise School of San Antonio, to explore the transformative power of faith, family, and purpose-driven action. Their journey begins with personal challenges—the birth of their daughter Isabelle, who was…

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Season 4 Episode #18 Peter Teuscher is Guiding People to Reach Their Potential! 53:24

6M ago53:24

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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Season 4 Episode #17 - Take Action to Create Opportunity with Painter Katherine Klimitas! 46:57

6M ago46:57

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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Season 4 Episode #16 Kenny Hart on Living the Simple Life! 1:01:44

7M ago1:01:44

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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234: Firm Foundations Series Part 2... Remaining Faithful When It Seems Like the Suffering Won't End with Dr. Johnice Littlejohn 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

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Welcome back to the show! We are in week two of our Firm Foundations Series. In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Johnice Littlejohn to talk about remaining faithful during seasons of suffering. Dr. Johnice F. Littlejohn, DO MPH, is currently a psychiatry resident physician in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is a graduate of the University of Detroit Merc…

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233: Firm Foundations Series Part 1... Worried About Culture’s Impact on Christianity? How To Have Bold Faith in Godless Times with Dr. Glenn Kreider 1:15:04

7M ago1:15:04

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Welcome back to the show! We are in a new series called Firm Foundations. This series will feature real-life examples of believers who are rooted in Christ and living out their faith boldly, despite cultural temptations or tough circumstances. In today’s episode, I sat with my theology professor, Dr. Glenn Kreider, about the cultural impact on Chri…

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Season 4 Episode #15 Lauren Hayes is Seeking Joy, Pleasure, & Connection...One Conscious Choice at a Time! 48:24

7M ago48:24

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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232: All Things Apologetics Series Part 3... Are You Blending Christianity with Something Else? Exploring the Worldview Spectrum with Shanda Fulbright 1:00:54

7M ago1:00:54

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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat down with Shanda Fulbright. Shanda is no stranger to the show. You may remember her from part 5 of our Theology Matters Series: Should You Know How To Defend Your Faith as a Christian Woman? . . . If you missed that episode, let me tell you a little about Shanda… Shanda Fulbright is a wife, mom to th…

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231: How To Trust God During Seasons of Waiting... +2024 RENEWED CONFERENCE! Details Inside! 21:59

8M ago21:59

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We are a few days away from the start of the 2024 RENEWED Conference. Today, I want to share a little behind the scenes about what happened in my life (in 2023) that led to me choosing this year’s theme: waiting well. If you are not already registered, this is a must-listen for you, as I’ll share exactly what to expect, including a breakdown of eac…

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Dr. Kenneth Robinson - How Intertwining Medicine and Ministry Led to Driving The Dream 1:09:17

8M ago1:09:17

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This 100th ChangeMakers Podcast episode honors the legacy, career, and calling of Dr. Kenneth S. Robinson, who has been intertwining medicine and ministry for decades to transform lives and communities. Join host Jeremy C. Park as he talks with Rev. Kenneth S. Robinson, M.D., who announced his retirement in June 2024, after serving as President and…

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230: All Things Apologetics Series Part 2... Raising Christian Kids in a Culture That Hates Jesus with Ricky Arnel 1:03:45

8M ago1:03:45

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Welcome back to another episode of Her Renewed Strength–The Podcast! We are in week TWO of our All Things Apologetics Series and today’s episode features a conversation between myself and Ricky Arnel. We spoke about worldview formation, the different worldviews that are prominent in today’s culture, discipleship, and how to raise kids in the faith.…

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C-Suite Talks: ''You've got to be a great communicator to negotiate.'' 31:54

8M ago31:54

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🎙️ We kick off our C-Suite Talks series with a candid conversation between two CEOs: Scarlett McCabe of Debate Mate and Graham Botwright of The Gap Partnership, with our expert host, Jessie Lancaster. Scarlett shares how debating changed her life, from being a rebellious student to becoming CEO of a purpose-led business that transforms the lives of…

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Season 4 Episode #14 Mark Collins - Identity is Everything! 42:53

8M ago42:53

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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229: All Things Apologetics Part 1... If the Bible is Trustworthy, Why Are There Contradictions in the Gospel Accounts? with Dr. Mike Licona 56:29

8M ago56:29

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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat to speak with Dr. Mike Licona, a New Testament scholar, professor of New Testament studies, author and speaker. We discussed his most recent book, Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently, which addresses contradictions in the gospels and offers, what he believes to be, mo…

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228: Cancer Survivor Series Part 4... How Breast Cancer Saved Her Life +Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Tanya Engesether 1:07:45

8M ago1:07:45

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Welcome back to the show and to our final episode in the Cancer Survivor Series. This episode is very special because, as you may know, October is officially breast cancer awareness month and I wanted to bring someone onto the show who has walked through the refining fire of breast cancer. So, I decided to bring on my friend, podcasting peer, and o…

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227: Cancer Survivor Series Part 3... Is God's Grace Repulsive? Unpacking the Hard Reality of Surviving Cancer 19:51

9M ago19:51

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We are in part 3 of the Cancer Survivor Series, and today I am speaking about the struggles of cancer survivorship, how God’s grace can be repulsive (yes, I said REPULSIVE), and how negative feelings stem from a distorted view of God. Throughout this episode, I unpack the struggles of surviving cancer and how God's loving kindness was painful to re…

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Gabrielle Thompson, President and CEO of IDEAS - Stepping Into Hard Moments: How Saying Yes Can Transform the World 52:11

9M ago52:11

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Host Jeremy C. Park talks with ChangeMaker, Gabrielle Thompson, President and CEO of IDEAS (International Development and Educational Associates), who shares her personal and professional journey, highlighting how stepping into hard moments and saying "yes" can transform the world. During the interview, Gabrielle talks about growing up in a family …

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226: Cancer Survivor Series Part 2... 5 Things I Did During Chemo To Grow In My Faith & Reduce Physical & Spiritual Toxins 19:52

9M ago19:52

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Welcome back to the Cancer Survivor Series! We are in part two and today I will continue to share about my walk through cancer. I’ll focus on 2021 and the six-month period during which I went through chemotherapy. As you listen to the five things I did during chemo to grow in my faith, you’ll also notice this time was a concerted effort to reduce p…

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Season 4 Episode #13 Bev Mitelman is Securely Loved! 1:23:01

9M ago1:23:01

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Send us a text C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our impo…

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225: Cancer Survivor Series Part 1... My Five-Year Fight and How God Used A Deadly Diagnosis To Transform Me as a Christian Woman 18:11

9M ago18:11

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Welcome back to the show! We are officially in our Cancer Survivor Series. In today’s episode, I’m going to share about the road to getting the cancer diagnosis, navigating cancer for five years, and what led to me eventually saying yes to chemotherapy. Through this journey, I’ll illustrate just how the Lord used this season to transform me. So, I …

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