Best Jen Waldman Podcasts (2025)

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343. Dance Like Somebody's Watching 16:49

4d ago16:49

16:49

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of an ever-changing "who's it for", and the many different elements that go into thinking about your audience. (Hello, listeners!) Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why might the audience and/or intended purpose of a project change over time? How can being in an audience encourage a …

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Exploring Replacement Theology & the Acts Model, with Preston Benjamin 47:00

10d ago47:00

47:00

In this episode, David Blease sits down with Preston Benjamin, an expert in Messianic Jewish understanding with a Master's in Biblical Theology. Preston breaks down Acts 15, the historical roots of the Evangelical Church, and whether the Church should return to the Acts model. The early church faced a major challenge in integrating Gentile believer…

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342. Oversaturated 17:53

11d ago17:53

17:53

This week, Pete brings a dilemma to Jen, that he is feeling oversaturated in terms of leadership content, and together, they work to find solutions. (And some of them may surprise you!) Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What does it mean to feel oversaturated, and what might cause that feeling? Why is it important to learn empa…

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Holocaust Survivor Recounts Her Childhood, with Rosian Zerner 50:08

17d ago50:08

50:08

In this episode, Rosian Zerner, a Holocaust survivor, shares her harrowing story of witnessing the Nazis' invasion of her hometown in Lithuania and the horrors that followed. She describes the atrocities committed by her Lithuanian neighbors, the deprivation and harsh conditions in the ghettos and concentration camps, and the bravery of those who r…

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341. Victim vs. Player 17:21

18d ago17:21

17:21

Borrowing a framework from Claire Hughes Johnson, Pete and Jen toss around the differences between being a victim and a player (and noodle on the words within the phrase itself, of course). Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we take more ownership of our work and our responsibilities? Why is it important to think about…

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One New Man: Messianic Jewish Scholar Explains Ephesians 2, with David Rudolph & David Blease 57:21

24d ago57:21

57:21

In this episode, Dr. David Rudolph and David Blease discuss the importance of understanding the Jewish foundation of the Christian faith and the need for a healthy relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers in Messiah. They discuss topics such as: * The danger of trying to integrate Jewish practices into the church without developing meaning…

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340. Empty Can 19:39

25d ago19:39

19:39

This week, Jen and Pete thrash about the mystery of their empty can of episodes, and noodle on habits, rules, and constraints. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: Why are streaks important, when sustaining a habit or practice? How might we reduce the scope of our habits, when necessary, in order to maintain them? Why is recording…

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How did Jesus Fulfill Passover? A Messianic Perspective, with Greg Stone and David Blease 54:58

1M ago54:58

54:58

In this episode, we talk about the significance of Passover and its connection to the life and ministry of Jesus (Yeshua). We explore how Passover is a feast of revival, with historical examples of major revivals in the Old Testament associated with Passover. The discussion also delves into the symbolic elements of Passover, such as the bitter herb…

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339. The Nedlog Rule 16:42

1M ago16:42

16:42

In this week's episode, Jen and Pete ask the question: What if you treated yourself the way you treat others? Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is the golden rule? Why might we be more generous or empathetic towards others, and not ourselves? How might we take ourselves a little less seriously? To hear all episodes and rea…

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Living Like Jesus: What Role Should Jewish Traditions Play in Christianity? - With Nic Lesmeister & David Blease 39:46

1M ago39:46

39:46

This episode explores the biblical and historical context around the relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers in Jesus. Nic and David from the Center For Israel discuss: * The tendency among Christians to "supersede" or overlook the importance of God's covenantal relationship with the Jewish people in the biblical narrative * The debate ar…

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338. Mic Check 15:56

1M ago15:56

15:56

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on what the hidden meaning might be behind different ways of approaching the seemingly simple task of a mic check. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What kind of a mic checker is Jen? And Pete? How might we better prepare ourselves for foreseeable surprises? What are some new frames of thinking ab…

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Bridging Identities: A Scholarly Look at Jewish and Gentile Roles in Christianity, with Jen Rosner 49:55

2M ago49:55

49:55

Today, we talk with Dr. Jen Rosner, a Jewish follower of Yeshua (Jesus) and prolific author and professor. She explores the tensions and challenges she has faced in navigating her Jewish identity while following the Messiah and the importance of embracing them rather than seeking to resolve them entirely. The discussion also highlights the need to …

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337. Gorgeous Pythons 19:18

2M ago19:18

19:18

Inspired by her teammates, Jen shares with Pete many of the lessons she has learned from the combination of group fitness training and community building. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are some tools and strategies to building a strong, spirited, and supportive team? How might you identify your teammate's strengths, an…

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Trekking Through the Holocaust - Why Christians Must Remember, with Kara Daniels 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

In this episode, David talks with Kara Daniels about her experience on a trip to Europe that followed the path of the Holocaust, including stops in Germany, Prague, and Poland. The speaker shares how the trip transformed her perspective on the Jewish people, the Holocaust, and the Church's responsibility to understand and support the Jewish communi…

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336. Solvitur Ambulando 19:30

2M ago19:30

19:30

Dusting off an old Latin phrase, "It is solved by walking," Pete and Jen noodle on the many benefits of a regular walking and movement practice in our every day lives. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might walking jumpstart creativity or a positive mood? In what ways might we build a walking or movement practice? Why migh…

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335. AI 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

With many varying use cases, Jen and Pete dive in to the different ways they leverage AI in their day-to-day lives...and some of the answers are very surprising. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we use AI to stay accountable? In what ways might we ask AI questions or prompts, and how can we continue to learn about th…

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Hip Hop Dancer to Pastor to Israel Advocate, with Ryan Warren 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

In today’s episode, David Blease talks with Ryan Warren, who recounts his journey from hip-hop dancing to becoming a pastor and advocate for the Jewish community in Dallas, Texas. He shares how he developed deep friendships with Orthodox Jewish leaders and rabbis in the Dallas community, focusing on genuinely understanding their faith and identity.…

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334. Push-Ups 18:56

2M ago18:56

18:56

In a surprising topic, Jen and Pete dive in to the process of learning how to do a push up...or the learning that can come from the learning of how to do a push up. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What might we actually be closer to mastering than we think? Why is it important to analyze the assets, boundaries, and narratives…

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333. Life Lessons from Cate 17:44

2M ago17:44

17:44

The inspiration for this week's episode comes from Cate, Jen's daughter, and together, Jen and Pete noodle on a thought-proving statement of hers: The person you want to be is waiting for you on the other side of your fear. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: When might feeling like an imposter be valid, and why? Why is it import…

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A Voice from Heaven: A Messianic Rabbi’s Journey Back to Faith, with Rabbi Marty Waldman 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Rabbi Marty Waldman shares his personal journey of finding faith in Yeshua as a Jewish man, and how this led him to plant a Messianic Jewish congregation and later found the organization TJCII (Towards Jerusalem Council) to promote unity between Jews and Gentiles in the Body of Messiah. He describes profound supernatural experiences that drew him t…

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332. Tolerance of Uncertainty 19:00

3M ago19:00

19:00

After facilitating the Real Skills Conference, Pete brings Jen the most valued real skill from a poll of leaders, and together they dissect what it means to be tolerant of uncertainty (and what other words might fit into that phrase). Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is a real skill? What might it mean to be tolerant of u…

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331. The Year of Experiments 19:30

3M ago19:30

19:30

Entering into a year full of experiments, Jen asks for Pete's coaching and guidance about what it means to experiment and how to implement the idea in her studio and day-to-day life. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might you make rules around creating experiments? What role does the audience take in the formation and impl…

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My Mom's Final Words – A Daughter's Story from Be'eri, Israel, with Nicole Carbone and Ido Swartz 36:47

3M ago36:47

36:47

David Blease interviews Nicole, who recounts the harrowing story of the terrorist attack on their community in Kibbutz Beri, Israel. Nicole's mother was m*rdered in the attack, and 102 people from the community were m*rdered in total. The terrorists took 51 h*stages, with only three possibly still alive. The community has been devastated, losing 10…

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330. Pete's Solo Off-Site #2 18:56

3M ago18:56

18:56

In a new annual tradition, Pete describes his solo off-site, and Jen interviews him about it, to get to the core of the learnings from the two-day journey. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is a solo off-site, and why is it a catalyst for reflection and learning? What are the questions Pete used to set up the experience fo…

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329. 2025 19:23

3M ago19:23

19:23

At the start of the new year, Jen and Pete share their catchy catchphrases, which incorporate the ideas they'll be thinking about and working on this year. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are some tools and strategies to utilize when creating goals and resolutions? Why does specificity of language matter? How might AI be…

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The Church Without Israel: What Our Churches are Missing! 36:26

4M ago36:26

36:26

In this episode, Petra Scott shares her journey of understanding the need for the Church to embrace its Jewish foundation and relationship with the Jewish community. Petra's journey began with resistance and skepticism toward the connection between Israel and the Church. She was later floored by the revelation of embracing the Jewish foundation of …

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328. Relative Tanking 19:04

4M ago19:04

19:04

After coining yet another phrase, Jen unpacks the idea of relative tanking with Pete, and together they ask the question of why small failures can feel so huge, and how to help with that. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What does relative tanking mean? Why might we have a tendency to over-examine and inflate our mistakes? Whe…

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327. Favo(u)rite Things: 2024 30:07

4M ago30:07

30:07

In their annual tradition, Jen and Pete ping-pong back and forth, going through all of their favorite things of 2024. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favorite... fiction book. non-fiction book. podcast. The Long and The Short of It episode. documentary / film / TV show. aha moment. thing Jen and Pete changed their mind a…

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326. Bite-Sized 18:40

4M ago18:40

18:40

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of breaking plans and goals up in to smaller pieces, and wonder what that strategy might help accomplish. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might we turn our dreams in to goals? How can constraints help with efficiency? What are some tactics in which to practice making things bite-…

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325. Curiosity 16:09

4M ago16:09

16:09

Isn't it amazing that a podcast meant for curious people has never had an episode based solely on curiosity? This week, Pete and Jen change all that, and noodle together on the subject that is the basis for the creation of this podcast. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What does being curious mean? What is curiosity in action?…

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Israeli Settlers & the West Bank: How Should We View the Conflict? 49:13

5M ago49:13

49:13

What is the name of the small stretch of controversial Middle Eastern land where 80% of the Bible took place? The ancient phrase "Judea and Samaria" or the more modern "West Bank?" And IF the Bible says God gave this land to the Jewish people, then why are Arab Palestinians the majority population - and certain Jewish Israeli settlements considered…

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