Best Steve Berger Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 222 - Romans Chapter 7 with commentary by Charles Spurgeon and the K By Karen Berger Maduro

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Welcome to Episode 222 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 7 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the K By Karen Berger Maduro Toro 6x52. Listen and subscribe here. Downl…

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The Dryes Talk Dolly Parton, Deep Loss & Staying True (Plus an Intimate Live Performance) 1:16:55

10h ago1:16:55

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Join Rita as she sits down with country artists and married duo Katelyn & Derek Drye (The Dryes) for an unforgettable conversation about love, grief, calling, and the beautiful collision of faith and mainstream music. From meeting through a divine setup to walking through deep personal loss and ultimately landing a dream opportunity with Dolly Part…

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390 Beyond Engagement: What Great Leaders Actually Do Differently to Earn Commitment with Dave Garrison, Author, The Buy-In Advantage 40:58

15h ago40:58

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What if your employees appear engaged, but aren’t truly committed? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dave Garrison, an experienced CEO, board member, and author of The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Inspire Commitment. Drawing on his work with companies like Ameritrade and his ex…

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Todd Holzman, Leadership is Knowing How to Get to Candor 59:18

2d ago59:18

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Former leadership coach to IBM’s top executives, Head of Organization Development at Honeywell, and fellow with McKinsey’s Change Center, Todd has taught world leaders at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, developed doctoral students at Columbia University, and trained tens of thousands of leaders globally to “Get to Candor”. As the founder of…

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513: Tom Basden & Tim Key On The Ballad Of Wallis Island 44:42

1d ago44:42

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Basden and Tim Key, writers and co-stars of The Ballad Of Wallis Island. Also starring Carey Mulligan, it tells the story of ex-lovers and former bandmates, who reunite for a private gig at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.By Edith Bowman

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Episode 223 - Romans Chapter 8 with commentary by Charles Spurgeon and the Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro

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Welcome to Episode 223 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 8 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro Toro 6.5x52. Listen and subscribe here.…

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Small Vines Wines with Paul Sloan 44:54

5d ago44:54

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Dan and Paul from Small Vines. Paul Sloan from Small Vines Wines joins Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country. Daedalus Howell also joins us today. Small Vines Wines makes “world class wines of distinction.” Paul grew up in Sonoma County on a 250-acre horse and cattle ranch, on the eastern side of Santa Rosa. He worked in restaurants…

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512: Shannon Murphy On The Music Of Dying For Sex 35:42

4d ago35:42

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Shannon Murphy, director of the wonderful feature film Babyteeth, and TV shows like Killing Eve and Dope Girls to name but a few. Shannon joins us to discuss Dying For Sex, which you can watch now on Disney+. Based on a true story, Dying For Sex stars Michelle Williams as Molly, a woman diagnosed with terminal c…

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Troy Casey - certified health nut, from Versace model to jungle medicine, ripped at 60. 58:41

5d ago58:41

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Troy Casey, also known as the Certified Health Nut. Troy is a holistic health coach, author of Ripped at 50, and former Versace model who transformed his life through fasting, herbal medicine, breathwork, indigenous healing, and ayahuasca. We …

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The Armor of God, part 3 52:28

7d ago52:28

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In this episode, in order to better understand who we are fighting against, Steve identifies 16 of the spirits mentioned in the scriptures. We are to test and discern every single spirit (1 John 4:1). Steve covers the Spirit of Jealousy, Distressing Spirit, Lying spirit, Perverse Spirit, Spirit of Deep Sleep (willful ignorance), Spirit of Heaviness…

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He’s Using His Fame to Fight for the Fatherless w/ Audio Adrenaline's Will McGinniss 1:11:32

7d ago1:11:32

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In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Will McGinniss, founding member of the Grammy-winning Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, to unpack a remarkable story of surrender, calling, and compassion. From being labeled "too edgy for church" to leading a mission that’s rescued and raised hundreds of abandoned children in Haiti, …

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Amy Lafko, Physical Therapist Helps Businesses Put People First 58:30

8d ago58:30

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Amy Lafko is a leadership and organizational design expert, mainstage speaker, author, and facilitator. Known for her “People First” method, she brings a step-by-step process to put employee engagement and empowerment into practice. Having spent 20+ years in healthcare leadership roles, her work is inspired by her personal transformation as a leade…

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389 Small Shifts, Big Impact: Leadership Lessons from Mike Mears, Former CIA HR Chief and Founder of the CIA Leadership Academy 51:47

7d ago51:47

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What happens when even the most powerful leaders pull every lever they’ve been taught to use—bonuses, metrics, training—and nothing changes? That’s the question that set Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of Human Capital, on a mission to rethink leadership from the inside out. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mike joins Mahan Tavakoli to share …

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David Hodges - god, mushrooms and law. 59:16

8d ago59:16

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dave Hodges. Dave is the founder of the Church of Ambrosia, a psychedelic church in Oakland, California, known for its use of mushrooms as sacraments. With over 125,000 members, Dave is one of the most outspoken advocates for entheogens as rel…

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511: Benicio del Toro On The Phoenician Scheme 26:08

8d ago26:08

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is actor Benicio del Toro, who joins us to discuss his role in Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme. Benicio heads an extraordinary ensemble cast as Zsa-zsa Korda, a wealthy businessman who appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon be…

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Deodora Wine 44:42

12d ago44:42

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Erica, Judy & Doug. Doug Mryglod, Judy Phillips and Erica Stancliff from Deodora Wine are our guests with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger on California Wine Country. Daedalus Howell is also in the studio today. This is the first time that Doug and Judy have been on the show for Deodora Estate Vineyards. Erica Stancliff has been on CWC before on this epi…

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Dr. Laura Gallaher, Radical Self Acceptance is the Key to Great Leadership 1:02:00

12d ago1:02:00

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Dr. Laura is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves to accomplish more than ever while making everything easier! While sharing revelations on radical self-acceptance she uniquely leverages humor to resonate with audiences. She is an approachable, funny…

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The Armor of God, part 2 50:43

15d ago50:43

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The History of Spiritual Warfare. Where did it come from? This message connects the dots to help us see the enemy at work. When we put it together, and know who our enemy is, we can start winning some battles. --------- SUBSCRIBE ▶️ Receive our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/PastorSteve... ABOUT Pastor, author and speaker Steve Berger is …

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510: Babak Anvari & Rosamund Pike on The Music Of Hallow Road CONTAINS SPOILERS 35:31

14d ago35:31

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It's bonus time, as we bring you a second episode of the week, recorded at Screen On The Green in Islington, London, as part of our Everyman Soundtracking Film Club. Edith is joined on stage by director, Babak Anvari, and actor Rosamund Pike to discuss Hallow Road following a screening of the movie. It tells the story of a married couple who receiv…

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388 Mastering Uncertainty: Lessons from Former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney on Leading Yourself and Your Team When Nothing Goes as Planned 45:40

14d ago45:40

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In this timely and compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes back Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author of The Attributes. This conversation focuses on Rich’s latest book, Mastering Uncertainty, and delivers insights highly relevant to leaders navigating today’s volatile, complex environment. Wi…

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509: Christopher McQuarrie On The Music Of Mission: Impossible -The FInal Reckoning 49:19

15d ago49:19

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is always a joy to talk to about film music, such is his enthusiasm for his craft. Christopher McQuarrie joins Edith to discuss Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, which he co-wrote and directed. It's out in the UK on Wednesday 21st MayBy Edith Bowman

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Bill Benjamin, A Math Guy Discovers Emotional Intelligence. Leadership Requires both Right and Left Brain Thinking 56:00

17d ago56:00

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Bill is a world-renowned keynote speaker, business owner, and partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP). Over the last 30 years, he’s worked with leaders and high-pressure performers around the world — from the U.S. military and Olympic athletes to executives at global organizations like IBM, Marriott and Rolls Royce. As a part…

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Episode 221 - Romans Chapter 6 with commentary by Charles Spurgeon and the Oliva Serie O

18d ago

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Welcome to Episode 221 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 6 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Oliva Serie O Double Toro 6x60. Listen and subscribe here. Download …

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Micah Stover - healing psychedelics, trauma, integration and the power of the village. 45:46

19d ago45:46

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Micah Stover, a certified psychedelic somatic therapist, educator, and author of Healing Psychedelics. Based in Mexico, Micah specializes in trauma healing through plant medicine, blending clinical models with indigenous traditions. Her work i…

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Papapietro-Perry 50:33

19d ago50:33

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Steve, Ben, Yolanda and Olli. Ben Papapietro and his wife Yolanda join Steve Jaxon on California Wine Country. Dan Berger is away today, visiting the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival, which we talked about on this episode two weeks ago. Ben is a co-founder of the Papapietr0-Perry winery. This is Ben and Yolanda’s first time on CWC. Ben Papapietr…

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Rebecca Shaddix, Leadership in Marketing, Healthcare and Education 59:00

21d ago59:00

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Rebecca Shaddix is a seasoned marketing executive and go-to-market strategist with a proven track record of driving significant revenue growth across various industries. With a unique background that combines deep technical expertise, data-driven marketing, and empathetic leadership, Rebecca has led high-growth companies in education, healthcare, a…

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The Mystery Man Behind Christian Artist Roast | Green Room Revival 1:46:22

21d ago1:46:22

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In this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with the anonymous creator behind Green Room Revival, the satirical meme account that’s been shaking up Christian music one roast at a time. Known for his weekly “Monday Meme Drops,” this mystery guest talks about the unexpected ministry of memes, the fine …

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The Armor of God, part 1 47:39

22d ago47:39

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Before we equip ourselves with the armor of God, we need to understand the spiritual warfare happening all around us. When we identify the enemy's schemes, we can equip ourselves to overcome him. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritua…

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387 You Can’t Outsmart AI—But You Can Out-Human It: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World with Mark Schaefer 51:20

23d ago51:20

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In this compelling episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mark Schaefer returns to share fresh, provocative insights from his latest book, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World. A globally respected marketing strategist, bestselling author, and deep observer of technological change, Schaefer brings sharp clarity to a pressing le…

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508: Showrunner Tony Gilroy & Composer Brandon Roberts On The Music Of Andor Season 2 1:09:11

23d ago1:09:11

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We're so excited to finally bringing you our latest episode of Soundtracking, as first showrunner Tony Gilroy and then composer Brandon Roberts join us to discuss season 2 of Andor, which is streaming now on Disney +. As anyone who listens to this podcast knows, we absolutely love this show, which relays the events leading up to the first Star Wars…

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Episode 220 - Romans Chapter 5 with commentary by Charles Spurgeon and the Drew Estate Deadwood Tobacco Co. Fat Bottom Betty

25d ago

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Welcome to Episode 220 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 5 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Drew Estate Deadwood Tobacco Co. Fat Bottom Betty Gordito 6x60. List…

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Bettina from Laurel Glen Vineyard 42:14

26d ago42:14

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Bettina from Laurel Glen Vineyard is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Bettina’s father Peter M. F. Sichel recently passed away at 102. He was an old friend of Dan Berger who credits him with great contributions to winemaking, in Germany and in the US. Dan wrote a review of Peter’s book called “The Secrets of My …

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Claudio Longo, Turning Hardship into Opportunity, An Inspiring Tale of Hope 45:00

26d ago45:00

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Claudia Longo is a dynamic leader and social entrepreneur whose journey is one of resilience and purpose. A former Division 1 athlete, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 18, just months before beginning her collegiate soccer career at the University of Washington. Despite this challenge, she returned to the field, playing several successf…

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Choosing the right healing path with LanaRose Berger 54:46

27d ago54:46

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lana Rose Berger, a holistic health advocate and the founder of Conscious Concierge, a wellness service offering personalized guidance for those exploring alternative healing modalities. Topics discussed in this episode include: Lana’s journey…

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Dear Young Woman: You Are Enough w/ Gracie Binion 1:16:51

28d ago1:16:51

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In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Gracie Binion for an honest, hope-filled conversation about identity, insecurity, healing, and what it takes to truly know your worth. Gracie shares her real journey through self-harm, self-doubt, and finding freedom in surrender to God. If you're a young woman struggling to find…

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ERRR #102. Benjamin Riley on the dangers of AI in Education 1:46:58

29d ago1:46:58

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This episode we’re speaking with Benjamin Riley. Ben is the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a think-and-do tank devoted to helping people to understand human cognition and generative AI. Previously, Ben founded and led Deans for Impact, a US-based nonprofit organization that works to improve initial teacher education using cognitive science. As Ben…

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Discussion with Jimmy McKay, 10 Impactful Moments on Profiles in Leadership Podcast 44:25

29d ago44:25

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Jimmy McKay and I sit down and discuss what I have learned doing interviews for my Podcast over 8 years and more than 235 interviews. He wanted me to rank my top 10 impactful moments but I just couldn't do it because there are so many to choose from. So I picked 10 I thought were great and didn't rank them but shared them as they were profound to m…

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386 [BEST OF] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action 50:47

30d ago50:47

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In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action. In the discussion, Eduardo dives into the transformative power of a growth mindset and how we can apply it to unlock our potential. He shares how a crippling physical injury early in hi…

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507: Jake Schreier & Son Lux On The Music Of Thunderbolts* 1:05:49

1M ago1:05:49

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It's a Thunderbolts* special on our latest episode of Soundtracking, as first director Jake Schreier and then composers Son Lux join us to discuss the music of the latest installment of the MCU franchise. Thunderbolts* tells the story of an unconventional team of Marvel antiheroes - Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and J…

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Episode 219 - Romans Chapter 4 with commentary by Charles Spurgeon and the Tatuaje Skinny Monster Chuck

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Welcome to Episode 219 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 4 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the Tatuaje Skinny Monster Chuck Lancero 6x38. Listen and subscribe here…

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Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival 2025 6:34

1M ago6:34

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Barbara Barrielle Barbara Barrielle calls in to California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger to talk about the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival 2025 coming May 16-18. She was a guest on CWC last January on this episode when the Anderson Valley Winegrowers were promoting the International White Wine Festival in February. The Pinot Noir…

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506: Gareth Evans On The Music Of Havoc 46:08

1M ago46:08

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It's bonus episode time again, as writer / director Gareth Edwards joins us to discuss his riotously entertaining action thriller, Havoc, which is currently the number one film on Netflix. Starring Tom Hardy, it tells the story of a hard-nosed detective, who must fight his way through the criminal underworld to save a politician's estranged son. Ha…

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Filming the best Ayahuasca Documentary with Sam Lipman-Stern 1:24:28

1M ago1:24:28

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Emmy-nominated documentary director Sam Lipman-Stern. Known for HBO’s Telemarketers, Sam opens up about his journey from media burnout and antidepressant use to profound emotional transformation through Ayahuasca, which inspired their upcoming…

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385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work 43:31

1M ago43:31

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by develop…

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Franklin J. Rooks Jr., A Healthcare Entreprenuer Melding Physical Therapy, Law and Business 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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Franklin J. Rooks Jr. is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (“PCPS”), where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and a Master of Physical Therapy Degree. After graduating from PCPS, he earned a Master of Business Administration (“MBA”), with a concentration in finance, from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, …

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The Truth About Waiting On God w/ DawnCheré Wilkerson 59:02

1M ago59:02

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In this powerful episode, Rita Springer sits down with pastor, author, and mother of four DawnCheré Wilkerson to talk about her deeply personal journey through seasons of waiting, faith, and breakthrough. Centered around her new book Slow Burn, this conversation explores the spiritual beauty found in long-suffering, the mystery of God’s timing, and…

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384 The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work with Laura Hamill 45:25

1M ago45:25

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Laura Hamill, organizational psychologist, startup co-founder, and author of The Power of Culture. Laura shares how her early experiences and leadership journey at Microsoft shaped her passion for understanding the hidden forces that drive organizational behavior and business outc…

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505: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard, Emiliana Torrini & Simon Byrt On The Music Of The Extraordinary Miss Flower 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

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As we like to do as often as possible on Soundtracking, we are celebrating an independent film this week, as first directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard and then musicians Emiliana Torrini and SImon Byrt join Edith to discuss their collaboration on an esoteric gem, The Extraordinary Miss Flower. This picture is quite hard to describe, if we're ho…

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Episode 218 - Romans Chapter 3 with commentary by Charles Spurgeon and the HC Series White Shade Grown

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Welcome to Episode 218 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. In this episode we’re reading the New Testament book of Romans Chapter 3 with commentary from the notes in the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible, and I’m smoking the HC Series White Shade Grown Toro 6.5x52. Listen and subscribe here. …

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