Hosted by blogger and author Kimberley A. Johnson.'Start Me Up' isn't just any other podcast. I'm willing to call BS when I see it and I don't care if it's coming from a rightwinger or a self-professed bleedingheart liberal. I'm not always politically correct and I'm a huge fan of loose talk and salty language. Sarcasm is guaranteed and political correctness will be at a minimum. This podcast is for anyone who wants to listen to compelling conversations with a variety of guests about current ...
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Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Cherie Johnson, navigates you through today's common health issues and problems through the mindset of finding the root cause! Send Voice Messages by Clicking Here: https://anchor.fm/thecommonsensedoctor/message
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Once a week Cherie Johnson will meet with friends and guests to discuss things going on in their world. We will cover current events and topics that hit close to home. You will get a up and close personal look and to hear from,the horses mouth. With her 15 minutes a week, she will be talking about topics from Recycling Black Dollars, Living Health Natural Lifestyle. Transgenders, Weight Loss, Black Business owner spotlight. Racism to Father's Rights. Nothing is Taboo or off-limits. The purpo ...
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BaseCamp LIVE will equip you, the parent, educator, or mentor to climb the biggest mountains as you seek to shape young people to become exceptionally prepared, compassionate, and thoughtful human beings. Our guests are thought leaders, culture watchers, and educational experts who are seeing the benefits of a classical Christian education to form students into adults who can think critically, believe with courage, and serve compassionately.
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A podcast from The Tennessee Holler (www.TNHoller.com), a user-supported site lifting up progressive voices and fearlessly shining a light on injustices throughout Tennessee.
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Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mi ...
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Heartfelt conversations with folks recovering from CIRS & with those special people serving the CIRS community (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). The podcast was created to help bring awareness to the real experiences of folks navigating CIRS day to day. The world needs to know what CIRS folks go through for deeper empathy & understanding. Through stories & vulnerability, we can help the world understand the winding journey of CIRS recovery. The podcast will be hosted by Melanie Joy P ...
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BTM81 - Tom Chiodo - PBS Caregiving Documentary
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer of Special Projects, National Productions for WETA, he flagship PBS station in Washington DC. We discuss the upcoming PBS Documentary, Caregiving, which will examine both systematic issues within the care system as well as tell personal stories of people who care for loved o…
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Frederic is a former political organizer who now works in the entertainment industry. Topics: The Democratic ticket is enthusiastic and joyful and they are FIRE; Kamala mom'd a heckler and it was glorious, why Tim Walz was a great choice for VP; Trump has no more field offices and ads have slowed--and now Eric Trump is promoting cryptocurrency, hmm…
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How the Great Books Impact Modern Life, with A.J. Hanenburg and Graeme Donaldson
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In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, it’s fair to question the value of students reading long-form books, which are at the heart of a liberal arts classical education. With so much content readily accessible, why do we still turn to these age-old texts, especially when the basic stories and facts are just a click away? Are these classic works …
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BTM180 - The Psychology of Saving Private Ryan
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation that first aired on the Head Space and Timing Podcast on the Psychology of Saving Private Ryan. Dr. Katie Gordon and Dr. Brandon Saxton, hosts of the Jedi Counsel Podcast, join me to explore the film Saving Private Ryan through a mental health and psychology perspective. Provide Feedback As…
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Gloria joins to talk about her primary victory. Help her campaign HERE.
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Topics: Kamala Harris will announce her VP pick next Tuesday and we talked about who's in play; the "weird" moniker has taken off and Democrats are finally in an offensive messaging position; Donald Trump behaved like a racist Buffon at the NABJ event, shocking but not surprising, saying Harris only recently "became black"; corporate media continue…
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Classical Christian Education On the Move in Africa! With Karen Elliott
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As parents and educators, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of our own families, schools, and communities, often missing the incredible stories of what God is doing around the world. Today, we want to take you on a journey to one of the most exciting areas of school and spiritual growth happening on the continent of Africa. …
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BTM179 – Past, Present and Future for LGBTQIA+ Veterans - Webcast Replay
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ community in service and beyond. We hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA community About Today’s Guests Allison Jaslo…
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The Power of the Right Questions, with Sarah Abbott
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Have you ever noticed how asking the right question can spark incredible growth, deeper understanding, and engaging conversations? That’s the dream of every teacher and parent, but it’s not always easy! Jesus certainly knew the power of a well-placed question, often using them to challenge his listeners, provoke thought, and reveal deeper truths. I…
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Jennifer Taylor-Skinner is a writer, essayist, and creator & host of the award-winning podcast, The Electorette—one of the longest-running feminist podcasts, offering analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Topics: After three weeks of bullying by the press, celebrities, and some…
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BTM178 - Robin "Phoenix" Johnson - Healing Veterans through Humor
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade and Executive Director of Heal*arious a nonprofit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance. About Today’s Guest Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Johnson served over twenty y…
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Rediscovering the Joys of Reading, with Cherie Harder
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Imagine it’s 1927, and you’re flipping through a National Geographic magazine. On the back cover, a full-page ad invites you to join the Book of the Month Club, promising to send you a different great book each month. The tagline reads, “Relive the books that charmed you in your youth.” Fast forward 100 years, and what charmed most of us in our you…
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BTM177 - Jenn Kerfoot - Access to Healthcare for Veterans
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. We talk about accessing healthcare for veterans and a partnership with Humana and a collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana Veteran members of Humana with ch…
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Remembering History for Future Generations, with Sam Cox
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Many of us remember history as a school subject filled with long lists of dates and random facts to memorize. However, classical education offers a different approach, treating history as a living conversation with the great minds whose ideas have spanned the centuries. It’s about bringing to life the stories of real people, heroes, and heroines, w…
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Start Me Up: Writer/Director Jay Arnold
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Writer/Director Jay Arnold is back! Check out his latest film: Shoulder Dance. Topics: Optimism is the theme of this podcast. We cover the media-manufactured debate scandal--and how it's biting them in the ass; Gay hackers hacked into the Heritage Foundation and found a video of Trump talking about his Project 2025; Biden has made it clear HE'S NOT…
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LUIS MATA, state house candidate (Rutherford County)
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Luis Mata, running for state house against Mike Sparks - who won't admit the Civil War was fought over slavery - joins to talk about his campaign. More info HERE.
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with John Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret), CEO of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties so they don’t become long-term hardships About Today’s Gu…
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Motivating Youth in a Lazy & Distracted World, with Craig Hefner
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Have you ever seen a young person struggling to get motivated, complaining about boredom, or seeming a bit lazy and apathetic? Or perhaps they’re the opposite, always busy, distracted, and jumping from one thing to the next throughout the day. This behavior is common in our modern world, but the ancients had a unique word for it: Acedia. Although t…
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Christopher Bouzy is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, and political maven and he’s the founder and CEO of both Bot Sentinel and Spoutible.com. Topics: Christopher and I discuss the 2024 election possibilities--there will be chaos and litigation after the fact and Chris shares which red/purple states he thinks will flip for Biden--and he al…
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GLORIA JOHNSON on Hargett's Voter Suppression Letters
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U.S. Senate candidate GLORIA JOHNSON joins to talk about the 14,000+ voter intimidation letters send by Secretary of Voter Suppression Tre Hargett and his henchman Mark Goins.
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CHERI BROWN, state house candidate (Murfreesboro)
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Cheri Brown joins to talk about her campaign to unseat Charlie Baum in Murfreesboro. Check out her campaign HERE.
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BTM175 – Recap of Year One of the Behind the Mission Podcast
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this…
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Creating an Enriching Summer Break, with Keith McCurdy
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It is officially summer break! Instead of sitting in front of screens or combatting boredom, guest Keith McCurdy brings practical advice for making this an enriching and impactful summer that will leave parents at peace, in control, and excited to have time with their children. Don’t miss this special episode preparing families for this exciting se…
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Writer Sarah Wood of VoteVets is back! Topics: New Fox poll has Biden leading with Independents by NINE points; Sarah and I go over some of what's in Project 2025--the Republican plan if Trump wins and it's horrific; why Trump's idea of getting rid of income tax and replacing with tariffs would be an economic disaster and would drastically increase…
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BTM174 - Emma Payne - HelpTexts for Mental Health and Wellness
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. About Today’s Guest Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online co…
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Making the "True, Good, & Beautiful" Matter, with Junius Johnson
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If you spend time in classical Christian schools you’ll probably hear the phrase “the true, the good, and the beautiful.” These ideals represent the highest values and aspirations of humanity originating in Greek philosophy and found throughout the works of Plato- but what do they actually mean, and why do they matter today… beyond being an inspiri…
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SHAUNDELLE BROOKS, state house candidate (Nashville)
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Shaundelle Brooks, who lost her son Akilah DaSilva in the Waffle House shooting, joins to talk about her campaign for house in Nashville. More on the campaign here.
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ALISON BEALE, state house candidate (Hendersonville)
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Alison Beale current mom, former teacher, joins to talk about her campaign for state house against Johnny Garrett. Check out her campaign HERE.
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Cheri is back! Topics: Why the mifepristone ruling may not be the great news some think it is; why the undercover recordings of Justices are important and how they can affect what happens now; Alito/Roberts Martha-Ann Alito outed herself as a German fascist in a secret recording; re-programming MAGA is not realistic, we have to vote them out and ma…
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Lauren Windsor joins to talk about her undercover recordings of Justice Alito and his wife. Moer on her site.
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KURT KOSACK, state house candidate (Brentwood)
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Kurt Kosack joins to talk about his campaign to replace Gino "Bully" Bulso in Brentwood.
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BTM173 - Andrea Norton and Erika Hoover - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Series
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we conclude our mini-series of four episodes on LGBTQIA+ Veterans with returning guests, veterans Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton, as part of public awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families About Today’s Gu…
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Preserve Cheatham County Vs. The TVA (with Tracy O'Neill)
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Tracy O'Neill of "Preserve Cheatham County" joins to talk about their fight against the Tennessee Valley Authority, which is poised to put a methane gas plant in their community against their wishes.
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JESSE HUSETH, state house candidate (Memphis)
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Jesse Huseth joins to talk about his campaign to replace John Gillespie (who lied to the family of Tyre Nichols) in the state House. More on his campaign HERE.
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Frank Figliuzzi was the Assistant Director for Counterintelligence at the FBI, where he served 25 years as a special agent and directed all espionage investigations across the government. In his current role as a respected national security analyst, he is a regular contributor to NBC News and MSNBC and a sought-after speaker on violence prevention …
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