Best Kristen and Jen Podcasts (2024)

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Jessica Haberman: Feel Like You’re Failing? Take This Lesson From a Lilac Bush 5:41

6h ago5:41

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"We were created to be in direct relationship with God. Just like lilacs were created for direct sunlight, we were created to be in direct relationship with God. Comforted by His presence. Fueled by His warmth. Growing closer and closer to Him every day. Boldly displaying abundant blooms as a living example of the goodness and power of Jesus." Leav…

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Rachel Marie Kang: This World Is Not Our Home. But Knowing That Doesn’t Make It Any Less Hard to Live In 6:48

13h ago6:48

6:48

"What I'm really waiting for is a home that can’t be built with brick and beams. Jesus knows what it’s like to have no home, no place to lay his head, no permanent place of peace. He knows, full well, about persecution, poverty, and placelessness. Jesus knows the transient life, living from bags and boxes, so to speak. How to be in a place and, mys…

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[Episode 98] Educate. Affirm. Include. Disrupt. Supporting Our Trans and Nonbinary Students (w/Rebecca Kling & Vanessa Ford) 26:41

6h ago26:41

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In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato welcomes Rebecca Kling and Vanessa Ford, authors of the "Advocate Educators Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender Students Thrive." Drawing from their personal journeys in advocacy and education, this conversation focuses on the urgent need to support transgender and non-binary stude…

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Michele Cushatt: Peace in the Middle of the Storm 5:40

1h ago5:40

5:40

"Although my world rocks and the wind roars, my faith is with Jesus. He sits in my boat, even while the storm grows. Peace is with me, right here, right now, no matter what comes." Get your Book and Planner bundle here (and save 25% with code PLAN25): https://www.dayspring.com/in-courage-agenda-prayer-board-100-days-of-strength-in-any-struggle-gift…

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90. The Skinny On Panic (!) in the Markets, Ackman's Canceled IPO, and Ballerina Farm 34:56

5h ago34:56

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Our second weekly episode where you get THE SKINNY on whatever's happening in the markets, big deals in the news, and pop culture with us, The Wall Street Skinny. Book a free consultation at https://www.thisfirst.com, and use the code "WSS10" for a 10% discount on your prenup! Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinny https://www.i…

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Biblical Perspective on Mental Health with Jessica Hottle 30:22

3h ago30:22

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Integrating faith and mental health is crucial for finding freedom and healing—after all, God created our minds and emotions! In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen talks with Christian Mental Health Coach, Jessica Hottle, about the need to acknowledge and understand our feelings while also turning to God for support. Listen in to this important …

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Barb Roose: How to Pray for God to Lead You 7:47

4h ago7:47

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"God offers gentle nudges intended to get us to pause, reflect, slow down, and align ourselves with Him again. Letting God lead us begins with realizing our need to be led every day and never getting to the point where we think we don’t need God’s guidance or correction. There are times on our path when we pull, and the Holy Spirit gets our attenti…

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Kristen Strong: 5 Things to Help Your Relationship with Adult Children 7:19

3h ago7:19

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"The older my kids become, the more I find that I have to trust God to reach my kids from the inside out, instead of trying to affect their behavior or choices from the outside in myself. I'd like to spare them from any hardship, and yet I know that through hardship God refines them into the people they're meant to be -- just like their parents are…

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89. The Real Life “Billions": Equity Long/Short Hedge Fund Legends feat. Kat Sosnick 1:22:29

3d ago1:22:29

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We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Kat Sosnick, a woman whose impressive career spans three decades running portfolios of up to a billion dollars at some of the world’s most legendary Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds, including Tiger Management, Pequot, and Perry Capital. Kat is a specialist in the consumer retail space, and shares sto…

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Kathi Lipp: Grieving Life's Small but Significant "Deaths" (Even When Others Don't Understand Your Loss) 6:58

6d ago6:58

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"Sometimes, change has to be grieved. Grief feels like a strong word, but I believe it is an accurate one. Sometimes I struggle because I know I'm experiencing a loss, but I don't want to let myself feel the loss. It's so much easier to pretend that I am not suffering, that if I can just wait out the grief, it will all go away, and I can get back t…

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Tasha Jun: Why Chase Normal When You Can Rest in Love Instead? 6:01

5d ago6:01

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"We will all struggle with the lie of normal. We will all struggle with the lie of normal throughout our lives. I see this just as often among adults and Christian adults no less, as I do among kids. The fight to name certain ways and people groups as normal while others are excluded seems to come with the heritage of our nation and world. I keep a…

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Kaitlyn Bouchillon: Temples, Trails, and When God Says “No” 7:19

5h ago7:19

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"The One who is the Way and made the Way provides what and who we need each step of the way. Not everything is ours to do, but may it be said of us that even when we receive a “no,” we bless the ones coming behind. May we be women who choose to celebrate instead of compete, who cheer instead of compare, who live and lead and love well." Leave a com…

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Navigating Life with Resilience with A. Margot Blair 36:06

9d ago36:06

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As the world gets even crazier—when life feels uncomfortable or uncertain—how do you keep going? On this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen and her guest, A. Margot Blair—Bible teacher, leadership consultant, and retreat host—are diving deep on all things resiliency. Listen in to this encouraging episode to hear: · The recipe for resiliency · The rol…

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Janine Crum: God Leans in Close to Hear the Voices of His Children 5:31

2h ago5:31

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"When I find myself laden with mom guilt or the shame of not doing enough, feeling restless or worn out, this whisper of truth spills into my soul: When we cry out for comfort, our Heavenly Father hears us. God does not grow weary; He leans in close to hear the voices of His children." Leave a comment for our guest author today: https://incourage.m…

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Jen Schmidt: From Trash to Treasure 6:05

3h ago6:05

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"I truly believe that if Jesus walked these streets today, He would definitely hang out at His local thrift store." Leave a comment for Jen: https://incourage.me/?p=240575 -- If you love listening to the (in)courage podcast, you’ll love our books, devotionals, agenda planners, Bible, and Bible studies! Shop the full (in)courage collection at dayspr…

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88. Long / Short Equity Hedge Funds 101 Feat. David Semenza 1:02:30

10d ago1:02:30

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Today we dive into Long / Short Equity Hedge Funds with David Semenza of Islander Capital Partners. We get into what an equity long short hedge fund is, how it differs from other types of hedge funds, how leverage factors in, what makes a good public equity investor, how it differs from private equity and so much more. Islander Capital Partners is …

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87. The Skinny On...Will Private Equity Take Down the Global Economy & More 42:27

11d ago42:27

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The Skinny On... 1. Will Private Equity Take Down the Global Economy. We discuss the FT article from Wednesday, 7/24/24 titled "How private equity tangled banks in a web of debt | Complex layers of leverage could pose a threat to the global economy". Read it here: https://ig.ft.com/private-equity/ 2. Equity Markets Down and Factor Rotation 3. What …

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Melissa Zaldivar: What It's Like to Be Single on a Sunday 8:05

4h ago8:05

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"So often, single people say they don't feel welcome in the church, so I want to give you this antidote: welcome them. Scripture reminds us in Ephesians 4 that we are all part of the body of Christ, but sometimes we miss out on one another and it actually means that the church is not as strong as it could be. If a member of the body is feeling disc…

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Jennifer Dukes Lee: For Anyone Who Thinks She’s Failing 5:11

6h ago5:11

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"Maybe you’ve been like me — caught between your grand plans and your actual life. Maybe you’ve been feeling a little panicky that what you intended to do, simply hasn’t gotten done. Maybe what we all really need right now is to remember that God has this all under control. We get to simply pray, 'God, help me to make choices today that honor Your …

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[Episode 97] Raising the Bar in Teacher Certification (w/Nathan Estel, Passage Preparation) 18:23

7m ago18:23

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In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato welcomes Nathan Estel, Managing Director of Passage Preparation, to discuss the high standards in teacher certification tests and how Passage Preparation is helping educators meet them. Discover how their innovative approach, including diagnostic assessments, customizable study plans, compr…

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Holley Gerth: For the One Feeling a Little Tired Today 7:36

7h ago7:36

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"You never have to be afraid that you’re letting God down by being human. Your loving God is compassionate toward your tiredness. Your faithful God is able to use even your weakest moments to show His strength. Your limitless God isn’t held back by your limitations." Leave a comment for Holley: https://incourage.me/?p=239709 -- The DaySpring Summer…

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Breaking Generational Cycles of Despair and Anxiety with Dr. Chinwé Williams 42:51

4h ago42:51

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It’s easy to see that despair and anxiety are on the rise in today’s kids—but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this week’s episode of Up Until Now, Kristen sits down with the brilliant Dr. Chinwé Williams to learn about the current trends in kids’ mental health and learn strategies to help them. Listen in to this wisdom-packed episode to hear: · …

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Ligia Andrade: Answer This: Is Jesus Truly Enough? 6:16

3h ago6:16

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"God's invitation to me and to you is a wholehearted surrender. Like a robber caught red-handed, arms flailing to the sky, finally giving up, we too have the opportunity to confess that we’re a wild mess and accept that Jesus is enough; the cross is enough. We must reach the end of ourselves, where we can wholeheartedly proclaim, 'You can have all …

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Michele Cushatt: A Friend of Sinners 7:44

4h ago7:44

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"Jesus doesn't simply tolerate interruptions and the people who make them. He welcomes them. Jesus finds the people most unwanted and out of place, and rather than wait for them to make a fuss, He pulls out a chair and offers them a seat. Why? Because they aren't an interruption to His plan — they are His plan. So am I. And so are you. Tax collecto…

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86. Private Credit 101: Asset-Based Lending feat. Keri Findley 59:20

17d ago59:20

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We are kicking off our multi-part foray into the world of Private Credit --- arguably the most talked-about investment vertical of 2024 --- with brilliant and hilarious Keri Findley, founder and CEO of Tacora Capital. If you're interested in learning about Securitized Products, prestigious exit opportunities from the Sales, Trading, & Research divi…

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Bonus Episode with Cleere Cherry Reaves, author of Unfiltered 39:23

2h ago39:23

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In this episode of the (in)courage podcast, Becky Keife interviews author Cleere Cherry Reaves about her book Unfiltered: Living Raw, Real, and Redeemed by Jesus. They discuss the importance of bringing our unfiltered selves to God, the dangers of perfectionism, and the need to redefine our identity based on who God says we are. They also explore t…

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Dawn Camp: We All Need a Soft Place to Land 5:32

40m ago5:32

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"I can use what I’ve learned to become a better—and more compassionate—human being. Can you remember a time you maintained a normal facade while falling apart on the inside? I can. We’re instructed to “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). When we choose kindness as our first response instead of our last, we…

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85. The Skinny on Citadel White Label Sales & Trading 28:26

20d ago28:26

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In today's episode, we discuss Citadel's potential white label offering of their Equities trading operations to investment banks --- discussed in this article as something to fill the gap of banks pulling back from Equities Sales & Trading: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-11/citadel-securities-crafts-plan-to-shake-up-banks-trading-d…

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Tyra Rains: I Was Not Alone and Neither Are You 7:44

21d ago7:44

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"The disciples were all in the boat with Jesus when the storm came. They were all freaking out and afraid. They woke Jesus up and asked Him if He even cared that they were about to die. I always thought it was ridiculous of them to accuse Jesus of not caring. However, there have been many times I’ve done the same thing. I may not have said it exact…

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Barb Roose: Giving up Good for God's Best 7:02

21d ago7:02

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"God never asks us to give up more than He is willing to give us. Perhaps you've sensed that God is nudging you to give up something for His holy good. You have permission to grieve in the giving up. I also encourage you to hold onto the reassurance that God will fill that space in His time with His goodness just for you." Leave a comment for Barb:…

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Living a Significant Life with Jen Jones 35:23

24d ago35:23

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Can you relate to feeling lost when life isn’t going as you planned? In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen sits down with the delightful Jen Jones, creative architect of the Significant brand and author of three books, including Divinely Different, to discuss the importance of identity, community, and calling in creating a significant life. List…

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Cleere Cherry Reaves: What's in Your Hand? 6:36

3h ago6:36

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"God can use anyone to accomplish His will. Did you know that Moses classified himself as being "slow of speech and tongue"? The very weakness that was a root of insecurity for him became the thing God wanted to use to redeem His people. God also told Moses that his brother Aaron, who was a good speaker, could accompany him and help him when he fel…

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Laura Kelly Fanucci: How to Hover Over Your Chaos 7:26

14d ago7:26

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"Chaos is only — and always — the start of the story. Morning sickness, messy first drafts, and even the Monday school rush have taught me that beginnings can be difficult. But we can’t lose heart when we encounter chaos. God might be drawing near in ways we can’t see, hovering close to our murky waters. Every masterpiece starts with a sketch, and …

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84. How to Rob a Bank: Inside Financial Fraud Red Teams 43:16

25d ago43:16

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Financial fraud is something we hear about ALL the time. It feels like there's a new headline about losses stemming from a hack at a financial institution constantly, and we've all seen shows like The Tinder Swindler where scams of individual consumers can have huge consequences. The problem with most fraud prevention? It's backward-looking. By the…

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Bonus Episode with Lisa-Jo Baker, author of It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping 39:11

8h ago39:11

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In this bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast, Becky Keife interviews Lisa-Jo Baker about her new book, 'It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping' and the healing journey she went through with her father. They discuss Lisa-Jo's relationship with (in)courage, her journey of writing the book, and the themes of fear and violence in her family history. Lis…

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Robin Dance: What It Really Means to Be an Influencer 7:40

21d ago7:40

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"Has it occurred to you, sweet sister, that you are an influencer? The reality is you don’t have to have thousands of followers on your favorite social media platform to be an influencer; in fact, you don’t have to be on social media at all. If an influencer is simply a person who inspires or guides the actions of others, has it occurred to you, sw…

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83. The Skinny on the Paramount Deal Structure and Congressional Trading 20:04

26d ago20:04

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This week on The Skinny On ("TSO") we dive into the Paramount deal structure and discuss insane returns by congress, as well as a new law that is looking to make trading on inside info in congress illegal. Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinny https://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/ Public Disclosure: All investing invol…

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Lisa-Jo Baker: How to Grow a Healthy Family Tree 8:29

2d ago8:29

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"'The grace of the Gospel is that on ordinary Tuesdays it’s still not too late to write a new ending. I was incapable of rescuing myself. History and my own story had proven this over and over. Instead, I recognized that the same God who had rescued Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob would need to be the one to rescue me from being drowned by the history th…

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[Episode 96] Why Teachers Need to Detach for Better Connections (w/Dr. Jen Johnson) 20:31

3d ago20:31

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In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, host Dr. Wendy Amato discusses teacher burnout with Dr. Jen Johnson, including the THRIV model—a practical burnout management strategy for educators. Dr. Johnson shares the importance of detachment, setting boundaries, and the significance of honoring one's humanness to prevent burnout. Additionally, she h…

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Simi John: What Do You Do When You're Bored? 6:33

23d ago6:33

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"It’s easy to discount the bad habits or the casual things we do when we are bored, like Copper grazing on grass. But friend, it is time to recognize that sometimes those are the very things that are leading us away from becoming who God is calling us to be. So let's take inventory of our hearts and be intentional with every moment, even the boring…

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Your Story within God's Big Story with Jen Weaver 32:47

4d ago32:47

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Have you ever felt like your life doesn’t matter much in the grand scheme of things? This episode brings hope, awe, and wonder as Kristen sits down with her friend Jen Weaver, host of the podcast Good God Talks and author of her most recent book, A Beckoning to Wonder. You’ll be encouraged as they discuss: · How our personal stories fit into God’s …

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Aliza Latta: What if His Power Works Best in Your Weakness? 6:54

4d ago6:54

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"God isn’t limited by your weakness and pain. In fact, He promises that His power works best in your limping and weakness. Your strength is not necessary for God to move. I wonder if sometimes our strength can get in the way of His Spirit. We think we are needed. But God is the One people need to encounter, not us. If you are weak today… If you fee…

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Jenny Erlingsson: Maybe You're the Well 6:51

5d ago6:51

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"Maybe you are the well, steady and stable and setting the stage for someone to encounter the solution they’ve been waiting for. Maybe you are the sycamore tree planted in the right location so that a shunned man who can’t see over the crowd can climb up and get a glimpse of Jesus (Luke 19:1-10). Even when you can’t see the immediate fruit, God see…

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82. The Finance of HBO's "Succession" Season 3 Part 2!! 1:28:05

1M ago1:28:05

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Our long-awaited third season recap of the hit show "Succession" is HERE! Even if you watched the show and loved it, you might not have understood all of the finer points when it comes to the scheming and negotiations at WayStar Royco. We are here to break down the key corporate finance plot points driving the drama. This season has SO many great f…

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Struggle in the Ordinary 5:10

9d ago5:10

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"My to-do list always overruns the lines on a page, reminding me that it will never end. It’s not hard to get overwhelmed by it all. So many tasks. Some non-negotiable, others that can (and will) wait. Yet amidst the to-do’s engulfing me, there’s a tiny nugget of peace when I remember the Hands that are truly holding all things together. When I’m o…

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81. Why Banks Are Hiring More English Majors 18:56

1M ago18:56

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Happy 4th of July! We wanted to discuss an article from Fortune Magazine that's been making the rounds, where the COO of Blackrock said "We have more and more conviction that we need people who majored in history, in English, and things that have nothing to do with finance or technology" (article linked below). We discuss the pros and cons of comin…

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Jen Schmidt: Fun Family 4th of July Traditions 5:30

14d ago5:30

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"Many years ago on the 4th of July, it started pouring as soon as we arrived at the high school stadium where fireworks would be launched. Our family raced to our van and waited for the storm to pass. Instead of letting the kids moan about our wasted evening, we preempted the complaints with some soul-searching discussion on our definition of coura…

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Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young: Learning to Love My Body in a Barbie World 8:11

11d ago8:11

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"Our allegiance isn’t to culture; it’s to the King. The culture tells us through a barrage of posts, videos, products, and more that we have to make ourselves beautiful. But the Bible tells us something different. I believe beauty is in every body!" Leave a comment for Dorina: https://incourage.me/?p=240101 -- The summer issue of DaySpring’s Everyd…

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Choosing Joy with Rachel Awtrey 34:49

28d ago34:49

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In the midst of pain, it’s easy to long for joy. Thankfully, our ability to experience joy has nothing to do with our circumstances. In this episode of Up Until Now, Kristen has the pleasure of sitting down with Rachel Awtrey, Host of Real Talk with Rachel Awtry, encouraging us to choose joy through personal experiences and Biblical wisdom. Listen …

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Jennifer Dukes Lee: Don't Wait for the Funeral to Do This 5:57

22d ago5:57

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"Don’t wait until tomorrow to say what needs to be said today. What words do you need to say? Find the strength to say them, today. Let someone know you love them, today. Make amends, today. Send that text, today. Let’s not wait for the funeral to tell someone what they mean to us." Leave a comment for Jennifer: https://incourage.me/?p=240074 -- Th…

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