Learn HOW to learn Chinese with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. You will learn tips, strategies, and insights so you can supercharge your language learning. You will also be inspired by guest interviews with people from all over the world who have learned Chinese. Both Jared and John both learned Chinese, lived in China for many years, and have worked with learners all over the world and understand the unique challenges that Chinese learners face. They stay at the forefront of language l ...
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Rethinking God with Tacos is Derek Turner and Jason Clark, two fellas who really like tacos discovering, with friends, that God is like Jesus; that God is love, and His love is better than our greatest thoughts, better than our wildest imaginings, and even better than our best biblical understanding. Just two guys talking with amazing guests, rethinking. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rethinking-god/support
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Looking for ways to live your best life and leave a lasting legacy? You're in the right place! Welcome to the Point of Impact podcast, where host Aaron Hale, a former EOD tech, knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. After a life-altering explosion overseas, Aaron decided to triumph over challenges and build generational wealth for his family through entrepreneurship and real estate investing. Join us in each episode as we chat with industry experts, who'll share their personal stor ...
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Channock Banet, Corey Rice, Matthew Hester / 3 Pastors, 4 Mics & Tacos
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Channock Banet and Corey Rice are the senior and teaching pastors at Hill City Church just outside Louisville, KT, and the hosts of 2 Pastors And A Mic Podcast. Matthew Hester is the senior pastor of Dominion Church in the Greenville, SC, area, and the host of The Kingdom Is For Everyone Podcast. Jason joins the guys in the Hill City Church studio …
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Douglass Campbell & Jon DePue / Beyond Justification: Liberating Paul's Letters
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This conversation, co-hosted by Paul Golf, explores Douglas Campbell and Jon DePue’s book, Beyond Justification: Liberating Paul’s Gospel. The guys discuss the practical implications of their theological perspective and its impact on the church and society. The relational nature of God's revelation and the transformative power of understanding God'…
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Unlocking Success: Overcoming Excuses and Embracing Vision with Aaron Hal
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In episode 59 of "Point Of Impact," host Aaron Hale delves into the key to leading a successful life, emphasizing the importance of overcoming excuses and envisioning the full spectrum of success. He discusses the necessity of having a concrete plan to achieve one’s dreams and being prepared for inevitable challenges. Drawing from his experiences a…
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Raising Bilingual Children: Sunny's Story and Strategies from Spot of Sunshine Chinese
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Dive into the world of raising bilingual children with Sunny from Spot of Sunshine Chinese. In a chat with Jared, Sunny shares her journey from Taiwan to the suburbs of Chicago, discussing the challenges and triumphs of maintaining language and cultural connections. She offers tips and expert advice on effective strategies for parents raising bilin…
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Brandon Turner Shares How To Master The Entrepreneur Mindset | Point Of Impact Podcast Ep. 58
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In this episode of the "Point Of Impact" podcast, Aaron interviews guest Brandon Turner, known as "Beardy Brandon". He shares his journey from his humble beginnings of renting out rooms in his home to building a real estate empire. He discusses his ventures, including founding Open Door Capital and hosting the "Better Life Podcast," which supports …
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From Schoolmates to Real Estate: David Gutierrez and Stu Grazier's Inspiring Journey
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In this captivating episode, Aaron Hale sits down with longtime friends David Gutierrez and Stu Grazier to unravel their unique journey from schoolmates to successful real estate partners. They share the nostalgic tale of how they first met during their school days, forming a bond that would unexpectedly resurface years later. Fate brought them tog…
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In this conversation, Brent Lokker and Jason share personal experiences and insights into the understanding of union with Christ, emphasizing the importance of seeing God's love and grace in every aspect of life. They discuss therevelation of God's goodness and the transformation it brings. Shame, freedom, awakening to the perfection ofGod's love, …
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Untamed with Jason Clark / Guest Hosted by Brooke Waters
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In this conversation, Jason and Brooke discuss Jason's book 'Surrendered and Untamed' and the journey of writing it. They explore the themes of radical faith, surrender, and living untamed. Jason shares his personal experiences and encounters with God that shaped the book. This podcast discusses the process of writing, radical obedience, discoverin…
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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Valentina Brega on Mastering Virtual Assistance and Work-Life Balance
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In a recent episode of "Point of Impact" hosted by Aaron Hale, guest Valentina Brega shared her insights on the transformative power of virtual assistants in the business world. Valentina, originally from Moldova and now a seasoned entrepreneur in the U.S., highlighted how delegating routine tasks can combat burnout and enhance efficiency. She emph…
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Motivation and the Influence of Cultural Attitudes on Learning
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Jared and John delve into research discussing the crucial role of attitudes and preconceptions of a culture towards learning its language. They explore the many facets of this issue, including how the current state of China’s political relations impacts language learning in the West. Links from the episode: Mandarin Companion graded readers Send us…
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Dr. Tony Robinson / The Dream Disrupter
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Dr. Tony Robinson, Brooke Waters, and Jason discuss being a dream disruptor—challenging false narratives and helping people discover their true selves. Dr. Tony emphasizes the importance of knowing who Father God is and how He sees us. She also talks about discovering our identity in Christ, the power of asking questions in a relational context, an…
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Jared Neusch & Connor Shram / Jesus vs. The Bad Guys
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Jared Neusch, Connor Shram, and Jason discuss the importance of bringing the Jesus way to the center of children's understanding and experience of God. The conversation focuses on Jared and Connor's new children’s book, Jesus vs. The Bad Guys, which aims to introduce children to the true nature of God and the concept of forgiveness. This wonderfull…
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From American Football to Chinese Films: The Journey of Matt William Knowles
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Jared Turner interviews Matt William Knowles, a former college football player, who turned an unfortunate event into a remarkable life-changing adventure in China. After a career-ending injury left him uncertain about his future, Matt took a volunteer teaching position in one of China's most impoverished regions, Guizhou Province. Here, Matt found …
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In this conversation, Bill Vanderbush and Jason discuss the shift from a desperate, performance-based Christianity to living in the goodness and simplicity of Christ. They explore the concept of the goodness of God and the danger of limited perception. They also touch on the deconstructed community and the reformational period the body of Christ is…
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Randy & Lesli Bixby / Cultural Architects
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In this episode, Randy and Leslie interview Jason Clark, a relational theologian and author. They discuss the challenges families face today and the importance of rediscovering cruciform love. Jason emphasizes the need for heart-to-heart connection in marriages and parenting, as well as the significance of mutual indwelling and oneness in family re…
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From Surviving to Thriving: Jared Maynard's Journey Through Adversity
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Join Jared Maynard on an inspiring journey as he shares his battle against a deadly autoimmune disease in this gripping podcast interview. Facing organ failure and medication-induced paranoia, Jared's resilience shines through as he recounts his path to recovery. From surviving HLH to becoming a trainer for athletes, Jared's story is a powerful tes…
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The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress
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Hosts Jared and John discuss the frustrations of a learner who came to John for help, particularly with pinyin and differentiation of similar sounds in Chinese. They explore why learners often misapply English pronunciation rules to pinyin and how comprehensible input can ease the learning curve. This episode is not just a deep dive into the phonet…
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Caleb Campbell / Disarming Leviathan
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Recognizing our shared humanity, approaching Christian nationalists in love, ethnic erasure, navigating fear, violence, and the political and religious divide, personal transformation and hospitality, finding heaven's solution to the immigration problem, shifting towards unity and compassion, creating language to communicate better alternatives, na…
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From NFL to CEO: Marques Ogden's Journey of Resilience and Success
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In Episode 53 of "Point of Impact," Aaron Hale interviews Marques Ogden, a former NFL player turned successful entrepreneur, coach, and bestselling author. Marques shares insights on the transition from professional sports to business, emphasizing the importance of taking action and adopting a CEO mindset for success. He discusses the challenges of…
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Bishop Jamie Englehart / Epignosis — A Deeper, More Personal, & Experiential Knowledge
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“It can be true of us but not true to us.” Epignosis- a deeper, more personal, and experiential knowledge, the grace of apostolic ministry, the importance of connection and community, objective and subjective truth, encountering God's love and affection, the role of works in grace, moving from church mentality to Kingdom thinking, experiencing the …
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From Air Force to Real Estate Empire: Blake Dailey's Journey to Boutique Hotel Success
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In the latest episode of the "Point Of Impact" podcast, host Aaron Hale features Blake Daily, an air force officer turned real estate entrepreneur specializing in boutique hotels. Daily shares his rapid journey from short-term rentals to pioneering in the boutique hotel space, achieving his ambitious five-year goal in just a year through innovative…
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Finding Your Voice in Chinese: Happi's Multilingual Melody
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Driven by her love for Asian cultures, anime, and K-pop, Happi (from Happi Across Cultures) has learned Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Starting with friendships with exchange students, she went on to double major in Chinese and Japanese including studying abroad in Tokyo and Shanghai where she deeply engaged with the local culture. An accomplished …
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In this conversation, Jason and Bryant Spratlin discuss the goodness of God and the journey of rethinking God's wrath as love, the impact of misinterpretation and bad theology, hearing God's voice, parenting and apologizing, choosing to love and staying connected, identity, loving the religious, imaginary prayer, the fear of being wrong, rethinking…
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Scaling Success: Unlocking the Secrets of Small Business Growth with Samuel Smith
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In the 51st episode of the "Point Of Impact" podcast, host Aaron Hale is joined by Samuel Smith, a distinguished small business consultant known for his expertise in helping entrepreneurs build, structure, and scale their operations. Samuel shares his transformation as he became a world-class business leader, while providing the necessary tools for…
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Andre Rabe / Processing Mimetic Reality
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The scapegoat mechanism, the subversion of myth, the anthropological story of humanity, the message of the blood of Jesus, understanding mimesis and desire, the transformative power of relationships, the relational nature of reality, the interconnectedness of all things, peace and beauty and seeing the sacred in every moment; in this conversation, …
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From Getting Fired To Building A Digital Marketing Empire - Chris Benetti's Story
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In this episode of the "Point Of Impact" podcast, host Aaron Hale welcomes guest Chris Benetti, a veteran entrepreneur from Perth in Australia. Chris shares all about his story of overcoming hardship and going on to create a digital marketing agency that specializes in selling books for entrepreneurs. Discover how Chris was able to navigate through…
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Japanese and Chinese: Unraveling the Differences of Two Ancient Tongues
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Dive into the fascinating world of East Asian languages with hosts Jared Turner and John Pasden. Whether you're navigating the tonal waves of Chinese or untangling the polite intricacies of Japanese, this episode offers a deep dive into the nuances, challenges, and delights of learning these two rich languages. They also discuss invaluable resource…
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Going From W2 Job To Real Estate Investor: Brian Head's Story
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In this compelling episode of the "Point Of Impact" podcast, host Aaron Hale welcomes guest Brian Head, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur from San Antonio, Texas. Brian shares his transformative journey from a decade-long career in finance and insurance to achieving financial freedom through private equity and real estate investing. Discover how…
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In this conversation, Bob Switzer shares his journey. Women in ministry, shifting from exegetical to narrative preaching, challenging traditional church structures, and pursuing authenticity, in this conversation Bob discusses the importance of Jesus as perfect theology and the need to reexamine problematic scriptures. Bob also reflects on the lone…
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Malcolm & Cheryl Smith / The Storyteller
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Early encounters with Holy Spirit—the Gospel, growing in the language of love, shifting paradigms from separation to union, the conviction of God’s goodness, The Prodigal Son and the Good Father, Jesus the storyteller, and the significance of presenting the gospel through story, prison ministry, and transformative love, the Eucharist, the eternal n…
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How To Live A Humble, Teachable, and Honest Life!
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In this powerful episode of "Point of Impact," Aaron interviews Richard Kaufman, a man with a remarkable journey of resilience and transformation. Once ousted from the military due to substance abuse issues, This low point led him to an almost fatal decision, which became a pivotal moment towards dedicating his life to helping others and to providi…
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The Making of a YouTube Star: Ari Smith's Transformation into Xiao Ma
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In this riveting episode, a clueless American white guy shocks a podcast host with flawless Chinese using one trick that teachers hate! Our special guest, Ari Smith, widely recognized as Xiao Ma on YouTube, shares the unexpected journey that led him from being a curious American to a Chinese-speaking internet sensation. Our special guest is none ot…
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In the latest solo episode of "Point Of Impact," host Aaron Hale shares his mission is to impart wisdom on mindset, habits, and personal growth, emphasizing the continuous journey of learning and self-improvement. Aaron questions why many fail to reach their full potential or achieve their immediate goals. Through his own experience of a marathon g…
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The Pathway To Home Ownership Ft. Ron Angel
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In this compelling episode of Aaron Hales' podcast, we dive deep into the journey of Ron Angel, a figure who has seamlessly transitioned from being an Army sergeant to a pioneering investor and real estate enthusiast. Ron's story is not just about the financial gains from real estate but a testament to personal resilience, the power of core values,…
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Cherith Fee Nordling / Finding Our Home In Jesus
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Encountering Jesus in the Gospels, studying Scripture in community, embracing a relational theology centered on the love and grace of God, Gnosticism, confession, repentance and restorative justice, Jesus, the temple and a whip, the prophetic act of Jesus, the wisdom of Love, the concept of inclusion, the importance of embracing diversity, and the …
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Chris EW Green / The Israelite Heals, That's All You Need To Know
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In this conversation, Jason, Matthew, and Chris discuss the concept of union with Christ and its implications. They explore the idea that Jesus identifies completely with humanity and suffers with us. They also discuss the difference between a simplistic understanding of union and a profound understanding that recognizes the fullness of our identit…
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How To Own Your Journey Ft. Jamie Bateman
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In episode 45 of "Point of Impact," host Aaron Hale welcomes Jamie Bateman, an individual who embodies resilience and transformation. Jamie, a father, entrepreneur, former army officer, and investor, is also the host of the "From Adversity to Abundance" podcast. This episode delves into Jamie's philosophy of making the best out of life, despite fac…
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Bridging Continents and Cultures: How Akeel Alleyne Found His Calling and Career in the Heart of China
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Some people may find they have a knack for learning Chinese, but deciding to make Chinese a part of your life is another decision entirely. Akeel Alleyne shares his story from learning Chinese in high school to making the move to live and work in China. He talks about how Chinese has enriched his life, helped find his calling, and enabled him to ca…
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Curt Thompson MD / Imagination To Incarnation
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Neuroscience and human relationships in the context of the biblical narrative, living in the path of oncoming beauty, moving from imagination to incarnation, being known, a peace beyond understanding, secure attachment—being seen, soothed, safe and secure—left brain right brain imagery, and The Soul of Desire, I this conversation Curt invites us to…
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How To Go From Nothing To Millions - Featuring Diego Corzo
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Want to learn how to go from Zero to 7 figures? Join Aaron Hale on the Point of Impact podcast for an inspiring conversation with Diego Corzo, a real estate entrepreneur who has defied the odds to achieve financial independence and success. In Episode 44, Diego shares his incredible journey from an undocumented immigrant with humble beginnings to b…
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Felicia Murrell / And: The Restorative Power Of Love In An Either/Or World
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“How do we move toward each other in love, the truth of our authentic power? Perhaps, we welcome change instead of resisting it. To expand my worldview beyond the paradigm of Southern, Christian, rural, or working poor to a larger cosmic frame that is inclusive, universal, affirming, and accepting, I needed to see the parts and the whole in all the…
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Join us in this episode as Aaron Hale sits down with Bill Allen, a titan in the real estate investment world and the brain behind 7 Figure Flipping. Bill opens up about his journey to becoming a 7-figure house flipper, the crucial role of mastermind groups in his success, and his passion for coaching upcoming investors. Learn how Bill transformed h…
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