Best Jeff Eastwood Podcasts (2024)

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Self-absorption

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May God save us from replacing him with anything else, including ourselves. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 5:9-14.

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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Lev Grossman Writes 35:24

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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Lev Grossman, spoke to me about his tenure at Time magazine, how The Magicians poked holes in Narnia and Potter, and reimagining a legend with THE BRIGHT SWORD: A Novel of King Arthur. Lev Grossman is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy—The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Mag…

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#386 Tara VanDerveer Returns! The All Time Winningest NCAA Basketball Coach on Retiring from Stanford, Her New Coach Mentorship Role, and How Championships are Won in the Locker Room 1:17:41

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Tara VanDerveer was the head women's basketball coach at Stanford University from 1985 until her retirement in 2024. VanDerveer was a 10 time Pac-12 Coach of the Year and the 1990 National Coach of the year, and led the Stanford Cardinal to three NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championships: in 1990, 1992 and 2021. She took a leave of absence i…

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Preparation

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We prepare for the future based on the assurance of God's loving care for us, and we trust him with the outcome. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 5:1-8.

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How Lauded Debut Author Isabel Banta Writes 38:45

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Lauded debut author, Isabel Banta, spoke to me about working at Books Are Magic with Emma Straub, her love of Britney Spears, and capturing Y2K era pop superstardom in her debut novel HONEY. Isabel Banta is a writer, book publicist, and indie bookseller at Books Are Magic in Brooklyn. Her debut novel is HONEY, named a 'GMA' Buzz Pick and described …

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#385 Urs Koenig, former UN Peacekeeper and Author of Radical Humility on How to be an Exceptional Leader AND a Good Human 1:02:27

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Urs Koenig is a veteran executive coach, professor, ultra-endurance champion, former UN Peacekeeper, author, and keynote speaker. All these seemingly disparate paths led him to one idea: that the best leaders lead from a place of humility. Urs has captured those ideas in his new book, Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human. His lesso…

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Courage

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Will Esther have courage that is deeply rooted in God's providence? Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 4:1-17.

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How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult Writes 36:53

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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Jodi Picoult, spoke with me about writing for Wonder Woman, adapting books for musical theater, and the question of Shakespeare's true authorship in her upcoming novel BY ANY OTHER NAME. Jodi Picoult is the bestselling author of 30 novels, including landmark titles such as Mad Honey – her most recent 1 million-…

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#384 How to Find Your Identity, Define Your Purpose, and Take Your Team to The Next Level with Owen Eastwood, Author of Belonging (replay) 1:06:57

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This time of year there is a lot of fear in sport, We see it in the Copa America and Euro Soccer championships, Olympic Trials, and even on the youth level as our kids tryout for teams. In this podcast replay from 2021, we are joined by Owen Eastwood (@oweneastwood), one of the world’s most sought after high performance coaches. He has worked with …

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Destruction

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Haman wants to destroy all the Jewish people living in Persia, but we see that much more destruction will come as a result. Pastor Luke preaches from Esther 3:1-15.

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How Critically Acclaimed Author Tracy O'Neill Writes 36:45

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Critically acclaimed author, Tracy O'Neill, spoke with me about reality hunger vs. the hyper-realness of the pandemic, writing a love letter to friendship, and searching for her birth mother in her noir-adjacent memoir WOMAN OF INTEREST. Tracy O'Neill is a National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honoree, and the author of The Hopeful, one of Electric…

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#383 Dr. Jay Martin: Lessons from the BEST Coach You've Never Heard of 1:01:35

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Dr. Jay Martin is entering his 48th season as the Ohio Wesleyan Men's Soccer Coach in 2024. During his tenure his teams have amassed 750 victories, making Martin the winningest NCAA Men's soccer coach of all time. His teams have also won 2x NCAA Championships and 26 Conference Championships, so he knows a little something about culture and winning …

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Timing

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The gracious sovereign hand of God always at work through his divine providence, and His timing is always perfect. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 2:19-23.

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Living the Dream with Jeff Goins 1:04:46

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Bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, speaker, and my friend Jeff Goins, recently brought me along on a creative journey called Hey, Creator! and it was some of the most fun I’ve had as a podcast producer. I also learned a lot from Jeff over the course of the show. We’re back with another episode from the second season we did together titled “Liv…

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#382 Stetson Lawrence, Professional Bull Rider and 9x PBR World Championship Finalist 48:32

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Stetson Lawrence (@StetsonLawrence) is a former professional bull rider with Chippewa Sioux Native American heritage. He was on the professional tour for over a decade and ranked in the top 25 in the world, reaching 9 PBR World Finals and being the first to ride many of the world's toughest bulls. Bull riding is both an art and a sport where mental…

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Transformation

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The only way we can ever be transformed into the glorious goal God intends for us is through his power and grace. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 2:1-18.

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How Bestselling Author Fred Waitzkin Writes 38:03

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Bestselling author, Fred Waitzkin, spoke with me about journalism, Searching for Bobby Fischer, the thin veil between fiction and non-fiction, and the Zen of his latest novel ANYTHING IS GOOD. Fred Waitzkin is the journalist and internationally acclaimed bestselling author of Searching for Bobby Fischer, made into the Academy Award-nominated film o…

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#381 Katie Steel, Author of The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women’s Sports - from the Schoolyard to the Stadium 1:10:05

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Katie Steele (@thrivementalhealththerapy) is a licensed marriage and family therapist and cofounder of Thrive Mental Health, an outpatient mental health clinic in Bend, Oregon. She is also the founder of Athlete’s Mental Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) launched in January 2023. Competing in track and cross-country at the University of Oregon and Flo…

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Honour

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While Xerxes' actions should have brought shame and Vashti's integrity honour, due to the structure of their civilization the reverse happens. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 1:10-22.

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How NY Times Bestselling Author Jami Attenberg Writes: Redux 37:54

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NOTE: This is an updated replay of my amazing chat with New York Times bestselling author, Jami Attenberg, in honor of the start of #1000WordsofSummer that kicked off June 1st! Take a listen to learn more about how to jump in and get going. You can always sign up at 1000wordsofsummer.substack.com to get a letter each day from Jami encouraging you t…

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#380 Jeff Jones, Asst. AD for Athletic Performance at Arkansas St. University, on Breaking Character Development into Skills, and Helping Athletes Overcome Adversity 1:02:39

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Jeff Jones (@jonseyjeff1) has spent the past four years as the Arkansas St. Red Wolves’ Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Performance. He has 19 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level, including prior stops working with football at Arkansas State, Boise State, Auburn and Appalachian State. Jones came to Arkansas State owning …

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Curtains

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All the glitz and glamour of the finite appears glorious until it is examined in light of the infinite. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 1:1-9.

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On Mixtapes, or Curation vs. Creation with Jeff Goins 46:30

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Bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, speaker, and my friend Jeff Goins, recently brought me along on a creative journey called Hey, Creator! and it was some of the most fun I’ve had as a podcast producer. I also learned a lot from Jeff. We’re back with another episode from the first season we did together titled “On Mixtapes, or Curation vs. Cre…

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#379 Andrew Simpson, Founder of Player's Fitness and Performance, on How to Create Magic Moments in the Gym 54:58

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Andrew Simpson (@coachandrewsimpson), Founder of Player’s Fitness & Performance (PFP), fell in love with fitness while in college. He discovered that by transforming his own energy, athleticism, and mindset, he was able to change his life for the better and knew he needed to help others do the same. In 2013, Andrew established PFP and began a lifel…

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Hope

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God has a beautiful plan, and it will come to pass in His time. Rejoice in Him, for He is great, and He is good! Pastor Jeff preaches from Haggai 2:20-23.

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How to Plan, Write & Publish Nonfiction with Hungry Authors Hosts Ariel Curry & Liz Morrow 40:55

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Writers, publishing experts, and hosts of the Hungry Authors podcast, Liz Morrow and Ariel Curry, spoke with me about the biggest mistake you can make as a writer, the mindset needed to persevere, and their much-anticipated publishing guide. Ariel Curry is a writer and editor at Ariel Curry Editorial with over 10 years of experience in traditional …

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#378 John and Jerry Discuss our New Book The Champion Sports Parent, Managing Loss and Disappointment, and More 58:25

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Welcome to a new edition of one of our famous fireside chats, where John and Jerry discuss some of the common questions we receive. This week we are discussing our new book The Champion Sports Parent, which will be released in late summer. The book is a companion to our 2023 bestseller The Champion Teammate, and is a guide to help parents be the be…

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How NY Times Bestselling Author April Henry Writes 42:57

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Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author April Henry, spoke with me about winning the Edgar Award, killing people on paper, and researching her latest cat-and-mouse survival story, STAY DEAD. April Henry is the acclaimed bestseller of mysteries for adults and over 15 novels for teens, including the bestselling Girl, Stolen; Girl Forgotten; …

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