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Karl Vaters interviews church leaders about the important issues of faith and ministry. It's called The Church Lobby because: The church lobby is where the church meets and does ministry. The church lobby moves conversations from the stage to the floor. The church lobby is a good place to take the temperature of a church’s health. Karl Vaters is the author of several books, including Small Church Essentials and The Grasshopper Myth. Formerly known as Can This Work In a Small Church?, this po ...
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The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.
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Average Strength is hosted by Starting Strength coaches Bill Coyne and Spencer Irvin, and their co-host Bryan Duff. They talk with everyone, from average Joes to strength athlete pros, all to prove that whether you want to get in shape, gain entrance to Valhalla, or just make some changes in your life, strength training is the simplest, safest, and most effective method to get it done. Time to throw away those jogging shoes and get under the bar.
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Welcome Home, a show for parents anywhere, everywhere. A podcast series that aims to explore the heartful interaction between parents and their children, Home hopes to aid fathers and mothers as they navigate the realities of raising our future leaders. Home doesn't have all the answers, but gain insights from teachers, lectures and experts in the field of psychology that'll help you in your parenting journey. So what are waiting for, come back home. For more information, visit: https://lead ...
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*ATTENTION NEEDED* Help us get to Malaysia by going to KarlVaters.com/support Anything you can give will be appreciated. Karl Vaters interviews Bryan Sims about creating an environment for discipleship to thrive, from his book, Creating Space: Cultivating Environments for Disciples of Jesus to Thrive and Multiply (co-written with Craig Robertson). …
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Grant Dekernion (@grantdekernion) and Patty Guggenheim (@patriscuit) of Twisted Metal join the 'boys to talk pod drivers, musical instruments, and old video games before a review of Pinkberry. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on…
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Over the last few months, several of our podcasts have been about bivo/covocationality, side hustles for pastors, and so on. And more are on the way. Why? Because the future of the church is bivocational. In this episode, Karl Vaters talks to Andrew Hamilton about the content from his book, The Future is Bivocational: Shaping Christian Leaders for …
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Dr. Erin Faules and health coach Steve Weatherholt explore how personalized fitness plans—grounded in data and adaptable to life’s demands—can preserve muscle mass, maintain independence, and extend healthspan. They discuss the role of compound lifts, targeted cardio, balanced recovery, and tailored nutrition in building resilience, along with prac…
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Saylor Curda (@saycurda) and Tiana Okoye (@tianaokoye) of Twisted Metal joins the 'boys to talk pickles and video games before continuing Twisted Monthal with a review of Salt & Straw. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughbo…
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Courtney Runyon, we explore how over-giving, emotional suppression, and relational stress contributed to a life-altering autoimmune health crisis—and how, just days after ending a relationship defined by those patterns, her body began to heal. Courtney shares how empathy, when unboundaried, can drive inflammation—…
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Stephanie Beatriz (@stephaniebeatriz) and Michael Jonathan Smith (@iammichaeljonathan) of Twisted Metal join the 'boys to talk Mitch's fishy laundry, Twisted Metal Season 2, and Toronto restaurants before a review of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughb…
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In part one of this two-part conversation, Dr. Erin Faules sits down with storyteller and autoimmune survivor Courtney Runyon to explore what it means to heal in the face of uncertainty. Diagnosed with CIDP, a rare autoimmune disease that left her temporarily paralyzed from the neck down, Courtney shares the realities of navigating the medical syst…
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Steve Sladkowski (@sssladkow, Pup) joins the 'boys to talk touring, fried chicken, and Canadian pizza chains before a review of Papa Johns. Plus, a new edition of The Family Food. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughboys vi…
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Description: In the third and final episode of the healthspan series, Dr. Erin Faules and Dr. Jeff Graham explore the intersection between neurodegenerative disease and metabolic dysfunction—two often-connected drivers of decline. They discuss early detection strategies, the role of genetics, and insulin resistance, and emerging clinical tools to a…
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Josh Gondelman (@joshgondelman, Positive Reinforcement) joins the 'boys to talk sports fandom, Boston eats, and New England comedy before a review of the Little Caesars Fantastic 4 Pizza. Plus, a new Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/…
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Karl Vaters interviews Derek Maxson about some simple ways to make sure your church website is reaching the three kinds of people who are most likely to use it. Derek runs Spiffy.Church, an online ministry that specializes in helping smaller churches get the most from their websites, using limited time and resources. Derek and Karl talk about how t…
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In the second episode of a three-part series on the key factors that limit healthspan, Dr. Erin Faules and Dr. Mike Stone explore the role of muscle loss, chronic inflammation, and cancer in accelerating decline—and what you can do about it. Key topics include: How muscle mass and strength relate to longevity Tools for assessing body composition an…
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Neil Campbell (@neilerdude) and Mitra Jouhari (@mitrajouhari) of Digman join the 'boys to talk favorite ice cream spots, Avatar, and the new season of Digman before a review of Pizza Hut. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kins…
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In the first episode of a three-part series on the key factors that limit healthspan, Dr. Erin Faules speaks with Wild Health CEO Dr. Carl Seger about two common but often under-addressed contributors: atherosclerosis and mental health disorders. This episode includes discussion of: Why atherosclerosis often progresses silently, and why calcium sco…
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Beck Bennett (@beckbennett, Superman) joins the 'boys to discuss their trip to the bayou, viral moments, and filming Superman before reviewing Taco Bell's new Crispy Chicken menu. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshi…
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Karl Vaters interviews Mike Edmondson about the hot-button topics of racial segregation in the American church, why affinity spaces matter, and how the gospel defeats racism – even the racism that has sometimes been promoted within the institutional church. Mika speaks with experience, wisdom, directness, and grace, generating more light than heat.…
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Nitric oxide is a vital molecule involved in nearly every aspect of human health, yet it often goes unrecognized in mainstream medicine. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Bryan—a leading researcher in the field with over two decades of work dedicated to nitric oxide science—explains how this molecule influences cardiovascular function, insulin sensitivit…
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Matt Kowalick (@mattkowalick) and Holly Prazoff (@hollypraz) of Screentimers join the 'boys to talk parenting, carnival eats, and kids' meals before diving into a review of Panda Express Cub Meals. Plus, a drank or stank with the new Sprite+Tea. Stick around after the episode for a bonus segment with the writer and artist of the Doughboys Comic Boo…
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Dr. Erin Faules sits down with renowned exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims to explore why women need different strategies when it comes to nutrition, training, and recovery. From breaking down diet culture to optimizing fitness across life stages, Dr. Sims shares practical, research-backed insights on circadian eating, protein and carb needs, and…
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Rachel Bren is a survivor of sexually related trauma, and now she serves with SRTServices.org, which helps people recover from their trauma, and can help you and your church. She’s also the co-host of the Grace & Grenades podcast. Karl Vaters interviews Rachel about what sexual related trauma is, how the church can help those dealing with it, some …
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Eva Anderson (@evafay, The Lost Episode 400) joins the 'boys to discuss her recent trip to Vegas and novelty restaurants before celebrating 500 episodes with a review of Chili's. Plus, the return of Unsatisfied Yelper, and a Snack or Wack. To celebrate the 500th episode of Doughboys, Michael Cassady has released the original main themes for Doughbo…
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Dr. Erin Faules sits down with Dr. Mark Goodman to explore the evolving field of non-operative sports medicine. They dive into how metabolic health, inflammation, and lifestyle play critical roles in joint pain and injury recovery—far beyond what traditional orthopedic approaches consider. Dr. Goodman unpacks the promise of orthobiologics like PRP …
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Andrea Jin (@andreajin, Baby Goat) joins the 'boys to talk favorite desserts, burger preparation, and her family's farm before a review of Burger King's How To Train Your Dragon menu. Plus, another edition of Pie in this Guy. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshi…
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Karl Vaters interviews Sam Peters about the microchurch model, and more specifically, what are the minimum aspects that need to be in place for a church to be a church? If you’re serving a small church that’s considering if you have a viable path forward, the microchurch model is worth considering, and Sam offers some help for thinking about it in …
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Gareth Reynolds (@reynoldsgareth, Next We Have) joins the 'boys to talk vegetarian living, eating on the road, and cat parenthood before diving into a review of Randy's Donuts. Plus, another edition of Drank or Stank. Check out Gareth’s new show Next We Have on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube! Get the Doughboys Comic at beourkids.com Watch this …
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Dr. Erin Faules interviews entrepreneur and health coach Alexandrea Eliman about her decades-long journey with autoimmune disease. Ali shares her personal experiences with ulcerative colitis, the power of trusting your intuition, and practical strategies to reduce inflammation, manage stress, and optimize daily habits for long-term wellness.…
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Griffin Newman (@grifflightning) and David Sims (@davidlsims) of Blank Check join the 'boys to talk NYC eats and video games before diving into a review of Planet Hollywood. Plus, another edition of Frank Check. Catch Blank Check LIVE in New York! Get tickets at Bit.ly/BlankCheck25 Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episod…
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Dr. Jeff Graham talks with Matt Zemon, author and expert on psychedelic therapies, about the transformative potential of psychedelics for mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Matt shares insights from his work with veterans and discusses safe practices, legal considerations, and how psychedelics may fundamentally shift our a…
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Karl Vaters interviews Desmond Barrett about how small churches can do a better job at reaching, welcoming, and keeping guests. Desmond is the author of Helping Small Churches Win Guests: Preparing to Increase Attendance, which is a short, but very practical book that pastors will find great benefit in. Karl and Desmond talk about: How to reimagine…
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Charlotte McDonnell (@coollike) and Libby Watson (@libbycwatson) join the 'boys to talk about their new podcast, What's All This Then, video games, and ghosts before diving into a review of Pret a Manger. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys …
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Steve Weatherholt talks with Emma Tekstra, a global health consultant, about the four key pillars of well-being: physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Emma shares how she used natural approaches to improve her son’s health and why personalized, holistic care matters. Learn how diet, movement, community, and faith all play a role in helpin…
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Kimia Behpoornia (@childclown) joins the 'boys to talk Bond movies, hot dogs, and the vegetarian lifestyle before a review of Panera's new croissant sandwiches. Plus, another edition of Chew Truths and a Fry. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughb…
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In this eye-opening episode of the Wild Health Podcast, Dr. Carl Seger talks with Dr. Julie Siemers—a nurse leader, patient safety consultant, and bestselling author of Surviving Your Hospital Stay. Drawing on 40+ years in healthcare, Dr. Siemers discusses how communication breakdowns, misdiagnoses, medication errors, and lack of patient advocacy c…
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Karl Vaters interviews Brad Hill about some of the latest findings concerning the church and technology. Brad is the Chief Solutions Officer at Gloo, an organization that came out of nowhere a few years ago, and now seems to be everywhere. After clarifying Karl’s curiosity about who/what Gloo actually is, they talk about some of the important findi…
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Tim Baltz (@tim.baltz, Righteous Gemstones) joins the 'boys to talk Megaman, Chicago sports, and favorite Chicago eats before a return to Popeyes to review the limited-time Pickle Menu. Plus, another edition of Drank or Stank. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinsh…
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Brooks Wheelan (@brookswheelan, Alive in Alaska) joins the 'boys to talk outdoor experiences, camping, and Quarter Sheets before a review of Wendy's. Plus another edition of Slop Quiz. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughbo…
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In this episode of the Wild Health Podcast, Dr. Jeff Graham interviews Chris Burres, Chief Scientist at MyVitalC, about the revolutionary molecule ESS60. Chris shares the fascinating history behind ESS60, a Nobel Prize-winning carbon molecule, and its astonishing effects on longevity and health optimization. They dive deep into how ESS60 could comb…
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Toni Charline Ramos (@tonicharline) joins the 'boys to talk music, Max shows, and Mexico before a review of Subway's new Footlong Doritos Nachos. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on Doughb…
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Eric Hoke is known as the “I Help Pastors Get Jobs” Guy. Karl Vaters talks with Eric about how to build long-term sustainable ministry, reduce financial stress, and create value in the marketplace by becoming an intentionally covocational pastor. Eric’s new book, Market Street Pastor: Ministry Sustainability without Money Stress, addresses many of …
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Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie, Unclear and Present Danger) joins the 'boys to talk new movies, airport eats, and southern BBQ before a review of Dickey's BBQ Pit. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise…
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In this powerful episode, Dr. Erin Faules sits down with two inspiring Wild Health patients, Julie and Susan, to unpack their transformative journeys toward optimal health. Both busy professionals and mothers, they share how personalized data, wearable tech, and a relentless drive for better health have helped them take control of their well-being,…
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Stavros Halkias (@stavvybaby2, Dreamboat Tour) joins the 'boys to talk basketball, tour bus eats, and fast food favorites before a review of Carl's Jr. Plus, another edition of the Wiger Challenge. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Adverti…
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For Episode 100, Karl Vaters has a very special conversation with his father, Albert Vaters, about the pastor’s relationship with God’s Word, the Bible. In addition to each of them spending 40 years as pastors (over 80 years of combined pastoral ministry!), they were also both raised as preacher’s kids, so they can speak from multiple perspectives …
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Bryan Quinby (@murderxbryan, Guys) joins the 'boys to talk Taco Bell chili cheese burritos, Columbus-style pizza, and favorite bodily functions before a review of Cafe Gratitude. Plus, another edition of Jingle All The Whey. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinship…
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In this deeply inspiring episode of the Wild Health Podcast, host Steve sits down with health coach and biohacker Sara Banta—founder of Accelerated Health Products. Sara shares her powerful journey from battling chronic health conditions (and a terrifying leukemia scare with her son) to pioneering a line of advanced, frequency-enhanced supplements.…
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Munch Madness X: Wendy's VS In-N-Out Burger with Jon Gabrus and Betsy SodaroJon Gabrus (@gabrus, Action Boyz) and Betsy Sodaro (@BetsySodaro, We Love Trash) join the 'boys LIVE from Headgum Studios to talk The Monkey, snow sports, favorite burgers and fried chicken spots tackling the Final Region of Munch Madness X: The Tournament of Tournament of …
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Karl Vaters talks with Russ Taff. One of the great voices of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) in the 1970s-90s, Russ won five Grammys, 13 Dove Awards, and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame three times (with the Imperials, the Gaither Vocal Band, and as a solo artist). He also spent decades struggling with alcoholism, church hurt, an…
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Carl Tart (@dammitcarl) and Lamar Woods (@prophmatic) of XOXO, Gossip Kings join the 'boys to talk Tuck Everlasting, dunking, and New York eats before tackling the Semi-Soft Finals Region of Munch Madness X: The Tournament of Tournament of Chompions of Chompions. Keep an eye out for XOXO Bada Bing coming this summer only at patreon.com/hollywoodhan…
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