Best Spark Development Network Podcasts (2025)

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{Episode 38} Beyond the Algorithm: Building Marketing That Connects 13:48

10h ago13:48

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Let’s be honest—chasing likes, fighting the algorithm, and constantly posting can feel exhausting. But what if engagement had less to do with hacks and more to do with heart? In this episode, we’ll explore how to shift from surface-level marketing to intentional connection, so your audience doesn’t just follow you—they feel you. About Behind Her Br…

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Episode 194: Special Edition with Jimmy Witcher 45:25

1d ago45:25

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Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo, TX has built a culture around technology—and even AI—to empower innovative and personalized ministry. Hear how Pastor Jimmy Witcher built this culture and where they are going next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Journey from 1-100 deals a year in 5 years with Brentin Hess 1:19:51

10d ago1:19:51

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In this episode of Hustle Harder, James Gaskin sits down with Brentin Hess, a dynamic real estate investor from Pasadena, Maryland. Brentin shares his journey from growing up in a real estate family to flipping his first house at 21 and scaling up to 100 flips annually. He reflects on the lessons learned from early challenges, the importance of tru…

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Idol Swapping: I Stopped One Sin and Gained 30 Pounds 36:37

10d ago36:37

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All external, behavioral idols have the same insidious root cause—unbelief, or its synonym, self-reliance. The self-reliant spirit is not trusting God. If you don’t deal with this universal heart problem, you could easily stop one sin while jumping to a different idol. Have you ever played “whack-a-mole” at an amusement center? It’s one of those ga…

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Richard Tierney - Healing Trauma Through Recovery and Hope 57:09

11d ago57:09

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Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for an inspiring conversation with Richard Tierney, the visionary behind Trauma Recovery Anonymous. In this heartfelt episode, Richard opens up about his personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction, highlighting the transformative impact of the 12-step AA program.Now residing in Thailand…

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Episode 193: Choosing Services & Products That Support Your Mission 49:39

12d ago49:39

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Choosing the right services and products is critical in ministry. What questions should you ask? Plus, explore feedback from over 80 churches and various vendors in the 2025 Integrated Services Survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Blessing of Doing Things Without Thinking 18:53

12d ago18:53

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Doing things without thinking about what we’re doing is one of God’s greatest favors to us. It is a communicable attribute. God has given us the ability to respond as sentient creatures to the mundane things of life so we can spend our time thinking about the vital things of life. Great habits—developed over time—free us to image God more effective…

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Karalyn Huxhagen - A Career of Care; on Pharmacy, Education, and Rural Health Innovation 44:49

12d ago44:49

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Karalyn Huxhagen is a community pharmacist and a consultant pharmacist. Karalyn performs locum services, medication reviews and delivers quality use of medication programs mainly in rural and regional Australia. Karalyn has a strong interest in immunisation and provision of injectables in community pharmacy, pain management, asthma and COPD, aged c…

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313. Why America Needs a Nuclear Renaissance: a Conversation with Nuclear Engineer & Advocate Dr. Nick Touran 1:19:23

13d ago1:19:23

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Nick Touran is a nuclear engineer, educator, and advocate who spent nearly 16 years designing advanced reactors at TerraPower and building one of the most trusted resources in nuclear education, WhatIsNuclear.com. Now, he’s on a mission to help America rethink its relationship with nuclear energy - and its future.What would it take for nuclear to f…

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There Are Three Ways to Overcome Sin and Temptation 30:19

17d ago30:19

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The New Testament provides three categories to help people think about and work through their temptations. Resolving debilitating short-term and life-long habits does not always happen the same way for all people. Not only are there different strokes for different folks, but there can be different strokes for each person depending on how a specific…

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Empowering Kids Mark Papadas on Growth and Confidence 32:59

18d ago32:59

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Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for an inspiring episode featuring Mark Papadas, affectionately known as the 'Be Great Guy.' Mark shares his incredible journey from overcoming a challenging childhood to becoming a trailblazer in children’s personal development and empowerment.Dive into the philosophy behind his groundbreaking 'I Am 4 Ki…

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Parenting Day 31: You Cannot Change Your Children 12:35

19d ago12:35

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One of the hardest things a Christian parent will ever experience is a child choosing not to walk with the Lord. Attached to this personal struggle is the temptation to force or manipulate righteousness on the child. You’ll know if you’re susceptible to these struggles if you are over-worrying, over-caring, or over-trying to get your child to chang…

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Parenting Day 30: Teach Your Children to Laugh at Themselves 13:27

24d ago13:27

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If our children learn not to take themselves too seriously, it will be easier for them to live in relationships with others today and after they become adults. Not thinking too highly of yourself is to think humbly of yourself. A lack of gospel-centered humility keeps an individual from living well with God and others.Read, Watch, or Listen: https:…

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Unlocking Potential Kyle Smith on Clarity and Mindfulness 45:53

25d ago45:53

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Dive into the world of clarity and mindfulness on this episode of the Dead America Podcast, as Ed Watters interviews Kyle Smith, Clarity Consultant and host of the Limitless Life Podcast. Kyle introduces his groundbreaking practice, NLSE (Neuro Linguistic Somatic Experience), which combines mindset, language, and breath work to unlock human potenti…

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Episode 192: Special Edition with Jay Kranda 51:02

25d ago51:02

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Jay Kranda from Saddleback Church is one of the world’s first online pastors. Join Jon and Emily as they dive into a can't-miss conversation with Jay about the history and future of digital ministry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Parenting Day 29: One Reason Children Rebel Against Their Parents 15:49

26d ago15:49

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Parents have the responsibility and privilege of guiding their children into a practical experience of knowing and loving God. Though all children are born with limited God awareness, you can cooperate with the Lord in connecting that immature, innate awareness of God in practical ways that could lead to their salvation and progressive sanctificati…

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Deni Salmon - Pharmacist in Charge at TerryWhite Chemmart Tuggerah and co-founder of Queer Pharmacists of Australia 53:38

26d ago53:38

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Deni Salmon is a passionate early career pharmacist and advocate, currently serving as the Pharmacist in Charge at TerryWhite Chemmart Tuggerah. As a proud member of the transgender and LGBTQIA+ community, Deni combines lived experience with clinical expertise to champion inclusive, culturally competent, and patient-centred care. Deni holds a Bache…

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312. What if AI Actually Knew You? Plastic Labs & Courtland Leer Just Raised $5.35M to Make it Possible 56:00

27d ago56:00

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In this episode, we’re joined by Courtland Leer, co-founder of Plastic Labs, to explore how AI can be made more personal, contextual, and aligned to individual users. Courtland walks us through his team’s mission to “decentralize alignment” and build agents that don’t just process inputs - they understand who you are. We dive into: - The philosophy…

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Parenting Day 28: Seven-point Checklist to Have Fantastic Children 18:44

1M ago18:44

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Every loving parent wants their children to turn out well. However, they are also aware they have a role to play. Though God is the primary change agent, parents are secondary agents who must cooperate with the Lord to transform their children. Here are seven tips to help those parents.Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-28-seven…

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Strategic Real Estate Development with Jon Grabowski 49:41

1M ago49:41

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In this episode of Hustle Harder, James Gaskin interviews Jon Grabowski, CEO of Red Cedar Capital Partners. Jon shares his journey from a pharmaceutical sales rep to a leader in real estate development, detailing Red Cedar Capital's innovative approach to land development and home building. He discusses the company's growth, the importance of relat…

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Chiropractic and Spiritual Breakthroughs with Dr David Yates 1:03:36

1M ago1:03:36

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Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast for an enlightening conversation with Dr. David Yates, a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine specializing in Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic. Discover Dr. Yates' inspiring journey from Cleveland Chiropractic College to uncovering LifeWave's revolutionary phototherapy patches, including X39, which work na…

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Parenting Day 26: The Perfect Goal for Your Child 15:59

1M ago15:59

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What do you hope your child will be after he grows up? Many Christians would say they hope their child loves God and others more than himself (Matthew 22:36-40). Those are two great goals, but what do they mean?Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-26-the-perfect-goal-for-your-child/Will you help us to continue providing free conte…

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The Power of Meditative Arts with Jeff Patterson 40:06

1M ago40:06

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Unlock the transformative potential of meditative arts with Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast. This episode features Jeff Patterson, a seasoned practitioner and author with over 36 years of experience and 26,000 students. Jeff shares powerful insights from his meditative academy in Portland, Oregon, where he teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, boxing…

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Episode 191: v16, v17, v18 and more 27:19

1M ago27:19

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In this episode, Jon, Emily, and Nick dive into the latest Rock updates, including v16 enhancements, v17 in beta and an exciting look at Chat coming soon. Plus, RX25 has been redesigned for all church leaders and submissions for Gold Circle Awards are coming very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Parenting Day 25: A Secret Weapon to Motivate a Child to Change 14:13

1M ago14:13

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When you think about your heavenly Father, you are immediately aware of His kindness, patience, forbearance, and affection for you. These thoughts about your heavenly Father are fundamental because how He treats you is how you are to treat others, especially your children.Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-25-a-parents-secret-we…

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Caroline Diamantis - National Vice President of PSA, a pharmacy owner, and an advocate for the profession 39:50

1M ago39:50

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Caroline Diamantis is a passionate community pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in pharmacy ownership. Shortly after completing her Bachelor of Pharmacy at Sydney University, she was able to fulfil her dream of buying her first pharmacy, where she realised the importance of differentiating pharmacists as professionals, advocating clinical …

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311. Prologue: Brad Luttrell on Learnings from Shutting Down GoWild and Starting Again 1:19:23

1M ago1:19:23

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Brad Luttrell is a founder and storyteller who recently made the difficult decision to shut down his company, GoWild. Now, he’s building again—with more focus and experience behind his new company, Prologue. What actually happens when a startup fails? How do founders know when it’s time to pull the plug—and what comes next? Expect to learn how Brad…

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Parenting Day 24: Some Parents Should Stop Parenting 11:43

1M ago11:43

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You cannot create unity from disunity. What is on the inside will come out on the outside. If disunity is in your marriage, disunity will flow out of it. If disunity characterizes your marriage, the likelihood of your children being relationally dysfunctional is strong.Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-24-the-best-thing-some-pa…

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From Islamophobia to Understanding A Transformative Conversation with Eric Brazau 1:21:18

2M ago1:21:18

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Join us in this thought-provoking episode as Ed Watters interviews Eric Brazau, the author of Muslim Reformers vs. Fundamentalists. Eric takes us on his personal journey from Montreal to Toronto, recounting his post-9/11 Islamophobic views and his transformation towards a deeper understanding of Islam from a Western perspective. This insightful con…

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Parenting Day 23: I Failed As a Parent, Now What? 11:12

2M ago11:12

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Parents love and care for their children, which is a good thing. Some parents over-care for their children, which is challenging, especially when their kids are not walking with the Lord. Many of these parents struggle as they rehearse all the ways they failed their children.Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-23-i-failed-as-a-pa…

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Parenting Day 22: Five Tips from the Best Parent in the World 13:57

2M ago13:57

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The best way to learn how to be the best parent is to learn from the best parent. God, the Father, is the best parent the world has ever known. Understanding and applying His parenting to your family is one of the wisest things you can do.Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/five-tips-from-the-best-parent-the-world-has-ever-known/Will…

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Overcoming Trauma Dana S. Diaz on Healing and Breaking Cycles 47:25

2M ago47:25

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Discover the inspiring journey of Dana S. Diaz in this powerful episode of the Dead America Podcast. Author of 'Choking on Shame: The Scapegoat Child in a Narcissistic Family', Dana returns to share her deeply personal story of surviving an abusive childhood, navigating the challenges of living with a narcissist, and finding the strength to heal. H…

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Hyperlocal Real Estate Insights with Paul Sparks 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

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In this episode of Hustle Harder, James Gaskin sits down with Paul Sparks, a real estate investor based in Denver, Colorado, and founder of The Whale Club. Paul shares his unconventional journey from engineering sales to real estate investing, discussing the evolution of his business strategy, the importance of relationships, and the lessons learne…

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Parenting Day 21: Two Acceptable Conflicts in Your Home 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Two people can’t agree on everything completely. If you are married, you know this is true. Two fallen people living in proximity to each other will always have a few perspectives and preferences that will never be the same. It is unavoidable, and it does not have to be a bad thing.Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-21-two-accep…

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Susan Nguyen - Community pharmacist, co-owner of Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy, and founder of ADHD Support Pharmacist 36:09

2M ago36:09

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Susan Nguyen is a passionate pharmacist dedicated to helping individuals with ADHD thrive through compassionate, personalised care. With a holistic approach, she goes beyond medication management, focusing on lifestyle strategies, coping mechanisms, and emotional support to empower individuals with ADHD to navigate challenges and lead fulfilling li…

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Overcoming Trauma A Deep Conversation on Sexual Violence and Healing 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

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Join us for a special episode of the Dead America Podcast where we delve into the serious and pressing issue of sexual violence. Hosts Ed Watters and his wife, Theresa, share their personal experiences with sexual abuse and discuss the long-lasting impacts it has on survivors. The episode highlights the importance of education, open communication, …

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310. Valvoline: Cooling the Hottest Tech - Valvoline’s Move into AI Infrastructure w/ George Zhang & Michael Morrison 25:17

2M ago25:17

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Valvoline is known for its long history in automotive lubricants, but today, the company is pushing into a new frontier: data centers. As the demand for artificial intelligence grows and more data centers come online, the energy-intensive chips that power AI models are facing an overheating crisis. Enter Valvoline. In this episode, we sit down with…

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Parenting Day 20: The Danger of Pragmatic Parenting 14:05

2M ago14:05

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Pragmatic parenting is a rule-based, heavily structured, and self-reliant methodology. Some of the family rules are good and biblical, while others are based on preferences and conveniences. It’s an unwise parenting model.Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-20-the-danger-of-pragmatic-parenting/Will you help us to continue providi…

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Helplessness and Hope Addressing the Hidden Impact of Family Abuse on Brothers.mp3 52:08

2M ago52:08

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In this deeply moving episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Keeper Catran Whitney, author of Helplessness, for an eye-opening discussion about the hidden impacts of family trauma. Whitney bravely shares his personal story, uncovering the devastating reality of his sisters' sexual abuse by their stepfather and the untol…

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Parenting Day 19: If You Could Export Only One Thing to Your Child 19:00

2M ago19:00

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After all these years of counseling and all the trouble I’ve seen in people’s lives, it has become more real to me than ever how we need a better worldview and foundation on which to land when we fall. Learning how to fall well is God’s mercy to us.Read, Watch, or Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-19-if-you-could-export-only-one-thing-to-your-…

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Parenting Day 18: The Wisdom of Teaching Your Children Curse Words 17:39

2M ago17:39

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Teaching curse words, language use, biblical parenting, cultural engagement, redemptive speech, heart motives, child training, gospel-centered language, parental guidance, Christian worldview.It is impossible to engage our culture at any level and not hear curse words. Whether it is a television show or a stroll in the park, the words of our cultur…

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From Mob Enforcer to DOJ Informant The Journey of Aiden Gabor 43:12

2M ago43:12

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In this riveting episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters welcomes Aiden Gabor, author of Conflicting Loyalties, to delve into his extraordinary life journey. From his challenging childhood shaped by mob influences to his role as a feared mob enforcer, Aiden unravels the compelling decisions that ultimately led him to become a crucial D…

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Scaling Success in Real Estate with Jeff Nydegger 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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In this episode of Hustle Harder, James Gaskin interviews Jeff Nydegger, co-founder of Kendall Partners, a top direct-to-seller house-buying company in Chicago. Jeff shares his journey from military service to building a successful real estate business with his partner, Kevin Hanson. He explores their early challenges, including launching during th…

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Parenting Day 17: The Wisdom of Introducing Your Children to the World 13:51

2M ago13:51

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Introducing children to the world, biblical parenting, cultural awareness, gospel-centered parenting, sheltering vs. exposure, child training, spiritual preparedness, real-world engagement, parenting wisdom, family dynamics.The little people in your home will only be in your home for a nano-second. They may spend ninety percent of their lives outsi…

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Nancy Rostom - Mentorship, Community Engagement & Innovation in Pharmacy 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Nancy Rostom is an award-winning pharmacist based in Perth, Western Australia, renowned for her innovative approach and dedication to community health. As the Pharmacist Manager at Wizard Pharmacy Mount Pleasant, she has led her team to achieve significant milestones, including being named Wizard Pharmacy of the Year in 2022. Under her leadership,…

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Episode 190: RX Reimagined – What’s Different This Year 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Two events in one. Game-changing insights. A stronger community. Plus, we’re very excited to announce that world-class speaker and New York Times best-selling author Dan Heath will be speaking on mastering the art of organizational change at RX25 Vision Day on Sept 23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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