Best Eric T Wallace Podcasts (2024)

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How Neseret ended her dependence on medication and transformed her life through education, committed action, and self-compassion (#62) 1:04:14

1h ago1:04:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Neseret’s experience with insomnia began when she tried tapering off an antidepressant she had been taking for 13 years. Every time she tried to get off the medication she found herself unable to sleep. Although a move from shift work to regular daytime hours and being more active during the day helped to …

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Leading a Reformed congregation in Amarillo with Dr. Tyler Taber 48:59

4h ago48:59

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Get to know Rev. Dr. Tyler Taber, the Pastor at Redeemer Amarillo (PCA) and learn about this branch of Christ’s Church in the Panhandle seeks to be faithful to the Scriptures, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission. West Texas Conference on Reformed Theology 2024 When Life Throws a Curveball: The Meaning of the Book of Job…

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EP201: Turning Your Passion for Ponds Into a Business! 1:16:16

4h ago1:16:16

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Today’s guest is Mark MJ Wilson, a.k.a. The Pond Advisor, from the UK. MJ has over 35 years of experience in the water gardening industry and has written the upcoming book, Pond Passion to Profit: Achieving Prosperity and Fulfilment in the Business of Water Features, to help hobbyists passionate about ponds turn their pond and water feature passion…

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EP200: Experiencing The LA Pet Fair Debut with Ramy Guirguis 26:46

20d ago26:46

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Eric interviews Ramy Guirguis, the organizer of the first annual LA Pet Fair. The LA Pet Fair is a groundbreaking pet show, which brought together a wide array of animals, reptiles, birds, aquatic animals, etc. It took place in June 2024. They discuss the fair’s origins, its success, and future plans for the fair. In this episode, they talk about… …

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EP199: Atlantic - OASE Professional Pond Conference 2024 With Kyle Weemhoff 56:25

11d ago56:25

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Eric sits down with Kyle Weemhoff to discuss the upcoming Atlantic - OASE Professional Pond Conference 2024, taking place in Denver, Colorado. They discuss the unique aspects of the conference, what attendees can expect, the growing diversity of the Atlantic Professional Contractor Network, networking opportunities, educational sessions and worksho…

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EP198: Becoming Coachable with Mike Claudio 59:36

20d ago59:36

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Eric sits down with Mike Claudio of WinRate Consulting. Mike shares his journey of becoming a leader, his approach to helping contractors improve and grow in their business, and how he has continuously evolved his coaching approach. The two also talk about self-development, the importance of coachability, the value of having multiple coaches, and h…

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How Bryan recovered from insomnia by putting less effort into sleep and more effort into living his life (#61) 1:00:22

29d ago1:00:22

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Bryan got sick he experienced an entire night of no sleep for the first time in his life. He didn’t sleep the next night, either. When his sleep didn’t get back on track, Bryan started to believe that he had lost the ability to sleep and that belief generated a lot of anxiety. As sleep consumed more a…

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EP197: It’s More Than Just A T-Shirt with Tyson Matayas and Ron “Slayer” Yelenich 51:53

16d ago51:53

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Many contractors often overlook the power of something as simple as a company t-shirt. It can have a major impact on how you’re perceived and the success of your business. Eric sits down with Tyson Matayas and Ron “Slayer” Yelenich to discuss the importance of team uniforms, dress code policies, and branding for establishing a professional image, f…

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EP196: Conspiracy Files: Trump’s Close Call 1:13:27

17d ago1:13:27

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Eric sits down with Tyson, Slayer, and Matyas to discuss the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. They discuss their initial reactions, where they were when they first heard the news, and how the event has impacted them. They also explore the political rhetoric surro…

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EP195: Mind & Muscle: Intentional Growth with Kathy Jo Ferreira and Monte Butler 1:18:32

22d ago1:18:32

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Eric sits down with Kathy Jo Ferreira and Monte Butler to discuss their third annual 4x4x48 challenge—a physical and mental endurance challenge in which participants run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. They share their planning process, navigation challenges, memorable moments, food and rest management, and the overall experience of the journey…

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EP194: The One Thing I Would Change About the Mindset of a Pond Contractor with Kent Wallace 24:12

1M ago24:12

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Do you know the secret to building a pond that thrives for years? It’s working with Mother Nature. When it comes to pond building, many contractors do it in a standardized, one-size-fits-all manner without properly considering the unique characteristics of each pond. Kent Wallace wants to change this mindset of pond contractors. He wants contractor…

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EP193: Modern Marketing for Residential Contractors w/ Savannah Gresham 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

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The landscape of marketing is evolving, and to keep up with these changes, contractors need to ditch outdated marketing tactics and embrace a modern approach. In this episode, marketing expert Savannah Gresham shares modern marketing strategies for residential contractors. She talks about sales, communications, and marketing to people on a needs-ba…

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EP192: The Premiere Wet Workboot for The Pond World w/ Shawn Langton of Kujo Yardwear 1:17:28

1M ago1:17:28

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Eric sits down with Shawn Langton, the founder of Kujo Yardwear. Shawn is taking the aquatic industry by storm with his innovative new boot line designed specifically with the needs of people in the pond world in mind by providing comfortable, durable footwear. Shawn shares his story of growing up in construction and identifying the gap in the mark…

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EP191: Putting Word of Mouth to Work w/ Luan Nguyen 1:08:49

1M ago1:08:49

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In the world of contracting, word of mouth can be the difference between a booming business and a bust. Today's guest is Luan Nguyen, CEO of Deck Bros, a Nebraska-based company that skyrocketed from zero to $5 million in revenue in just under five years. Luan has cracked the code to growing his business by harnessing the power of word-of-mouth, and…

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How Emily transformed her sleep by accepting insomnia and committing to meaningful daily actions (#60) 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Emily’s insomnia struggle began around four months after the birth of her baby. Even though her daughter was sleeping well, Emily was finding it really difficult to fall asleep. She started to get nervous and anxious as her level of exhaustion intensified. When the medication prescribed by her doctor didn’…

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EP190: Koi Fest w/ Brian Fitzsimmons & AJ Mandell 43:59

2M ago43:59

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Eric sits down with Brian Fitzsimmons & AJ Mandell to discuss plans for the annual Koi Fest event happening on August 23rd and 24th. They share some exciting details about the event, like the variety of koi sizes and breeds available for viewing and purchase, live koi auctions, new vendor showcases, interactive workshops, etc. They also discuss the…

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EP189: The Last Koi Magazine Standing w/ James Rothwell of Maru Koi 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

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In a digital world where everything is online, James Rothwell of Maru Koi is bucking the trend through his print magazine, Maru Koi, which is dedicated to the koi hobby. In this episode, James discusses the journey of launching Maru Koi magazine, the challenges he faces in keeping the magazine running, and the support he gets from the people in the…

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EP188: How To Overcome A Sales Slump w/ Christopher Phillips 57:48

2M ago57:48

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How to get out of a sales slump as a contractor? Christopher Phillips turned his business around after hitting a sales slump. Christopher had been doing well in his business from 2020 to the end of 2023, but then his sales suddenly dried up. He wasn’t getting any new jobs. Eric and Christopher discuss what caused the sales slump and how Christopher…

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EP187: Creative Repurposed Concrete Garden Walls with Nick Ivey 1:07:29

3M ago1:07:29

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Have you ever seen an old driveway or building get torn down? Today’s guest, Nick Ivey, has found a cool way to reuse that broken-up concrete. He repurposes those concrete pieces to make beautiful walls of them. He discusses with Eric how to make cool and unique garden walls out of old concrete instead of expensive stone. In this episode, they talk…

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How Kirstin rediscovered her natural ability to sleep after feeling completely dependent on sleeping pills (#59) 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Kirstin began using medication every now and then to help her sleep on Sunday nights. When she faced a big personal challenge that made sleep more difficult, she started to use it more often. The plan was to take a small dose to get her through that difficult period and then stop the medication because she…

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EP186: Saving Sick Fish w/ Dr. Erik Johnson 1:55:55

3M ago1:55:55

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Eric and Leslie sit down with Dr. Erik Johnson. Dr. Erik is a veterinarian who has written many books on tropical fish, pondfish, goldfish, and Koi health and husbandry. After disappearing from the aquarium scene for over a decade, Dr. Erik is back with a new book called Saving Sick Fish. In this episode, he provides insights on the proper manageme…

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EP185: Exposing Weakness w/ Duncan Farrow 59:02

3M ago59:02

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Do you feel afraid to admit or expose your weaknesses? Eric and Duncan talk about how overcoming that fear can actually make you stronger. Both Eric and Duncan have Enneagram Type 8 personalities, which makes it difficult for them to expose their weakness. They tell you that exposing your weaknesses is the quickest way to fix them and become better…

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EP184: How to Travel Japan to Purchase Koi w/ KoiTrips.com - Fitzsimmons, Waddington, AJ, & Kosuke of Shintato Koi Farm 39:29

4M ago39:29

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Have you ever wanted to visit Japan and see/buy the beautiful koi they have there? A company called KoiTrips makes it easy to travel to Japan just for the koi! Eric is with Brian, Tim, AJ, and Kosuke of KoiTrips.com. They give some fascinating information about what it takes to travel to Japan to find the right koi that you're looking for. In this …

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EP183: Lift Up Landscapers w/ Michelle Esau 1:13:51

3M ago1:13:51

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Are you trying to grow your business but struck with marketing? Are you tired of feeling like your ads are just floating out there without giving the results you expected? Facebook ads expert Michelle Esau from Lift Up Landscapers shares different marketing strategies you can use to grow your business. She talks about Facebook ads, targeting strate…

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EP182: Doing It Different Aquariums & Ponds w/ Lucas Bretz 1:09:37

3M ago1:09:37

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Today, we have YouTube sensation Lucas Bretz from LRB Aquatics on the show. Lucas is doing aquariums differently and with great success. He discusses the importance of embracing natural processes in aquarium maintenance and shares his unique approach to natural, no-filter aquarium maintenance. In this episode, they talk about: Importance of buildin…

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EP181: Personal Branding for Contractors w/ Isaac Mashman 1:22:50

3M ago1:22:50

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Personal branding is a powerful way for contractors to grow their business and attract more clients. In this episode, personal branding expert Isaac Mashman talks about personal branding, and how it can help you with your business. He discusses how personal branding is more than just logos, shares tips and strategies for personal branding, and how …

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EP180: Behind The Curtain of Oase Living Water w/ CEO Thorsten Muck 44:07

4M ago44:07

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Eric sits down with Thorsten Muck, the CEO of Oase Living Water. The two talk about Thorsten’s journey to Oase, the challenges and successes he’s experienced in his seven years as CEO, merging with other companies, and how COVID-19 affected them. Thorsten also shares insights into his life running a global business and talks about the tendency of w…

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EP179: The Power of Assumptions with Yelenich & Matyas 58:20

4M ago58:20

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We all make assumptions every day without even realizing it. And sometimes, most of the assumptions we make have a bad connotation. So, while assumptions can get you in trouble, Eric discusses the flip side of it—the power of assumptions. He sits down with Slayer and Tyson to talk about how assumptions can be good too and explores the power of assu…

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How Summer let go of trying to control her sleep, her thoughts, and her feelings — and regained control over her life (#58) 1:08:41

4M ago1:08:41

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Summer experienced consecutive nights of insomnia, sleep started to consume her life. She started taking time off work and she began endlessly researching sleep. Summer felt that if she could get rid of anxiety and stress things would improve — but this led to even more of a struggle as Summer went to…

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EP178: Undergravel Suction Grid Technology w/ Jason Steele & Mark Yori 41:46

4M ago41:46

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At first, Jason was skeptical of underground suction grid technology. He thought it’s not going to work. It’s going to clog up. It’s going to be a maintenance nightmare. But after testing it in his pond for five years, he found it worked well. Eric is at the water garden expo and sits down with Jason Steele and Mark Yori to discuss undergravel suct…

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"Considering Evening Services" with Mark Trigsted and Matt Wood 55:42

5M ago55:42

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Teaching Elders Mark Trigsted (Redeemer McKinney) and Matt Wood (Grace & Peace Anna) join the show to discuss evening services. The pastors share the experience at their churches and offer advice to churches considering offering them. “So my exhortation is just do it, you know, go for it.” says Pastor Wood. To our sister churches in the PCA and thr…

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EP177: Fighting Fitz’s Fish Ponds w/ Brian Fitzsimmons 27:56

5M ago27:56

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Today’s guest, Brian Fitzsimmons from Fitz’s Fish Ponds, has built a successful business of building ponds and breeding and selling koi fish, but these days, he is focusing his energy on something else. He is going to take on Eric as part of the finsNfury charity boxing match on August 17th for Brian Barczyk’s Legacy Aquarium. Tune in to find out B…

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EP176: Quitting the 5 AM Club w/ Johnny Buck 1:11:14

5M ago1:11:14

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Do you believe there is a need to wake up at 5 AM every day to be successful? Today’s guest, Johnny Buck, found this isn’t sustainable long term. As an entrepreneur, athlete, and coach, he was burning the candle at both ends just to keep up. In this episode, he shares his decision to quit the 5 AM Club and take a more flexible approach to mornings …

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EP175: Cichlid Breeding Chronicles with Living Legend John Niemans 1:25:38

5M ago1:25:38

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Eric sits down with Cichlid legend John Niemans to discuss his encyclopedic knowledge of cichlids. They discuss John’s experiences over 30+ years of keeping and breeding cichlids, lessons he’s learned along the way, breeding and fishkeeping tips for different cichlid groups like Africans, New World cichlids, Asians, and more. If you’re passionate a…

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How Nina overcame insomnia by embracing wakefulness and dropping the struggle (#57) 1:03:48

5M ago1:03:48

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Nina typically dealt with occasional periods of sleep disruption by taking some form of over-the-counter medication. When she fell pregnant this was no longer an option. Work stress seemed to make sleep more difficult and so Nina stopped taking on work. Her sleep would improve but every time she started wo…

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"Grace overcomes Guilt" with Russian-speaking Ukrainian Greg Zhelezny (Trinity Plano) 1:04:57

5M ago1:04:57

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Meet Yegor (Greg) Zhelezny a Russian-speaking Ukrainian now living in North Texas. Born in Kiev to parents of an atheistic-jewish background, Greg knew guilt well. Hear the testimony of God’s saving work as the Spirit led a young man to receive the gospel of grace and move to America so he could turn and reach Russians with the Gospel. Greg is a ca…

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EP174: Aging and Exiting The Pond Industry w/ The Pond Monster, Mark Gibson & Mike Miller 1:11:37

5M ago1:11:37

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As pond professionals get older, it’s natural to start thinking about retirement. But leaving behind a career you’ve poured your heart into for decades is no easy task. Eric sat down with three industry veterans—The Pond Monster, Mark Gibson, and Mike Miller—to get their insights on aging in the industry and how to make an exit. In this episode, th…

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EP173: Fins & Fury w/ The King of DIY Joey Mullen 1:34:03

5M ago1:34:03

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Joey Mullen, the undisputed King of DIY, is here to make the aquarium hobby a lot more exciting with the upcoming charity boxing event – Fins N Fury. Joey details about the boxing match, a charity event for raising funds for late Brian Barczyk’s Legacy Aquarium. He also opens up about his long YouTube career and gives some gold nuggets about YouTub…

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"You're not a Baptist, you're a Presbyterian!" with Victor Martinez 57:42

5M ago57:42

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Teaching Elder Victor Martinez serves as Redeemer San Antonio’s (PCA) Associate Pastor of Mission & Cultural Engagement. He joins us to today to speak about missions, mercy ministry, and the upcoming Restore 2024: MNA Mercy Conference. We pray that you consider attending the conference. Mentioned: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary O. Palmer…

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EP172: Inside The Coast Tropical Fish Club with Ross Freeman 1:36:16

6M ago1:36:16

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Do you know there’s a Fish Club local to around you? Today’s guest, Ross Freeman, is the President of the Coast Tropical Fish Club located in California. He has been a member of the club for over 15 years and has held various volunteer roles during that time. Ross gives an inside look at what goes on during a typical meeting of the club, the upcomi…

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EP171: Atlantic Water Gardens & Oase Merger w/ Jeff Weemhoff 58:32

6M ago58:32

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Eric sits down with Jeff Weemhoff to discuss the fascinating story behind the merger of Atlantic Water Gardens and Oase. Jeff helped grow Atlantic into a $12 million+ business as its founder and president. In 2018, Atlantic merged with global water feature leader Oase to form Atlantic Oase. During the discussion, Jeff provides a behind-the-scenes l…

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EP170: Pond Professional Alliance Debut w/ Craig McBride & Ana Arntson 45:59

6M ago45:59

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Craig McBride and Ana Arntson sat down with Eric to discuss the debut of a new community for pond builders — the Pond Professional Alliance (PPA). Via PPA, they aim to bring together people from all walks of the water feature world through an unbiased platform free from manufacturer influence. They share that over 200 people have already joined the…

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Floods, Twisters, and Chainsaws with Mark Becker 59:02

6M ago59:02

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Mark Becker, Ruling Elder, (Christ Church Katy, TX PCA) joins us today where he serves on the Session with Teaching Elder Fred Greco. Mark came to Christ Church in 2013 and returned from the Beaumont area after living there for a couple of years. He is a former paper mill engineer and now on staff with the PCA’s Mission to North America Disaster Re…

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EP169: Pond Builder of The Stars with Steve Sandalis 1:27:32

6M ago1:27:32

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Today’s guest, Steve Sandalis, has been crafting water features and landscapes for the stars of Hollywood for over 20 years. From Jeff Probst to Tom Brady, Steve has transformed countless celebrity backyards into works of natural art. Listen in as Steve discusses some of his most high-profile projects over the years and opens up about the challenge…

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How Kreuza dealt with insomnia and somniphobia by practicing more acceptance and less resistance (#56) 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) In this episode, Kreuza shares her journey through the challenging landscape of insomnia and somniphobia — a fear of sleep. Initially, she found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) techniques helpful. However, when sleep problems returned as somniphobia, the same techniques faltered. Feeling …

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A First for the Presbyterian Church in America with Hamid Hatami 56:19

6M ago56:19

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On Sunday evening, February 11, when most of America was settling in to watch the Super Bowl a historic evening service was taking place in Richardson Texas, in the life of the PCA, and Christ’s church. This ordination and installation service, with over 240 in attendance had prayers, the sermon text, and signing done in both English and Farsi. PCA…

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EP168: Graybeard Pond Building Advice w/ Demi Fortuna 1:17:49

6M ago1:17:49

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In this episode, renowned pond builder and industry veteran Demi Fortuna shares his Graybeard experience and hard-earned wisdom gained from four decades of working in the pond industry. Demi is the founder of August Moon Designs and director of product information at Atlantic-OASE. From early challenges installing ponds with limited resources to pi…

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EP167: Mastering Your Mindset: The Key To Unlocking Your True Potential w/ Shane Boyd 1:24:53

6M ago1:24:53

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Are you struggling to grow your business because of limiting beliefs and negative self-talk? Today’s guest, Shane Boyd, discusses the connection between mindset and results and how even small changes in your mindset can dramatically grow your business results. Shane is a marketing and mindset coach who has helped countless entrepreneurs overcome li…

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Education should be contextualized with Kyle Oliphint 55:19

6M ago55:19

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Kyle Oliphint (WTS '99) joins this Presbyterian and Reformed Texas episode. Kyle is the Senior Pastor at Grace Community Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, about 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth. Kyle shares the story of Grace Community and his own story of coming to Christ. We also spend some time talking about education choices for our children…

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EP166: Introducing The All American Koi Show w/ Shawn McHenry & Hector Mardueno 1:41:16

7M ago1:41:16

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Eric sits down with Hector Mardueno and Shawn McHenry – the organizers of the highly anticipated All American Koi Show coming to Las Vegas in 2024. Shawn and Hector spill all the deets on what makes this show a game-changer. From the vendors and judges to educational programs, they reveal it all and tell how this event will take the Koi industry to…

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