In Newcomers, Lauren Lapkus and Nicole Byer take a deep dive into cultural staples they haven’t gotten around to just yet. So far, they have covered Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Tyler Perry's body of work, the Fast & Furious Franchise, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the many interpretations of Batman. Next up, Lauren and Nicole get into the filmography of Martin Scorsese.
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Welcome to the Wonder Woman Show, your go-to podcast for spiritual empowerment, sovereign leadership and feminine embodiment. This podcast is for soul-led women who want to fully step into their confidence and power as a leader, visionary and changemaker! Renate Sophia is your host of this show, she is a Podcast Coach, Voice Activator and Quantum Healer. This podcast provides you with powerful tools & mindset shifts to activate your voice, speak your truth and share your authentic self with ...
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Dive into the unfiltered stories of today's top business trailblazers with the Forbes Books Podcast. Join Joe Pardavila as he sits down with pioneering entrepreneurs and CEOs to unpack their greatest challenges on the journey to success. Hear raw accounts filled with hard-learned lessons as guests open up about their most difficult setbacks and strategic pivots. From scrappy startups exploding in growth to established corporations reinventing themselves, you’ll discover the defining moments ...
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Hungry for deeper intimacy with God? Thirsty to (re)discover His love for you and your love for Him? Ready to embrace your full identity in Christ? Gospel Spice is your Jesus Christ-centered podcast, infused with in-depth Bible flavors and sprinkled with a dash of French culture. Have you recently found yourself less than captivated by your relationship with God? Have you found the pages of Scripture to be stale and lifeless? Are you looking for a spiritual flavor explosion in your journey w ...
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God possesses ultimate worth. And consequently, so do you!
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Bonjour! Stephanie here. There is nothing quite as mesmerizing as the worth of God – the very word “worship” comes from the ancient English worth-ship and recognizes the ultimate worth of God. So today I invite you down the lane of another French word which, I pray, will allow you to enter fresh, deep worship. That French word is “Valeur.” So, draw…
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God is closer than you know | with Lauren Fortenberry
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There are books we should all have a copy of, to give to our beloved ones in need. Today's conversation is about such a book. It is a whimsical, poetic, God-centric little marvel of a book, so pretty and giftable. It will encourage your loved one who is going through a rough time. It can be for you, too, but I suspect it will find its way in your t…
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Revolutionizing Recruitment: The Embedded Partner Approach with Kate Morgan
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In this eye-opening episode of The Forbes Books Podcast, host Joe sits down with Kate Morgan, founder and CEO of Boston Human Capital Partners, to explore her revolutionary "embedded partner approach" to recruiting. Kate shares insights on why traditional recruiting methods are falling short and how her innovative strategy achieves a remarkable 20-…
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Making sense of the trials of life: testing, emotions, and spiritual growth in Christ
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Today we continue diving deep into our trials and testings, and how God invites us to change our perspective, so that we will more readily experience His, rather than our own! Epreuve – a French word that encompasses the essence of proving, testing, and trials. In the context of spiritual growth and Christian faith, Epreuve delves into the very cor…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Douk's Journey to The Well Club
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In this episode of the Forbes Books Podcast, Joe has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Rob Douk, a trailblazer in behavioral health and wellness. Dr. Douk is the founder of The Well Club and has developed the "9 Dimensions" philosophy for holistic well-being, encompassing emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, creativ…
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Securely attached to God: His little-experienced promise to us | with Summer Joy Gross
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Stephanie here! I had the most delightful encounter today with Summer Joy Gross. Let me tell you about her through reading a sample of the book we're going to talk about. It's called The Emmanuel Promise, and it's a book that I lingered over. I took time. As you know, I read several books a week to decide which ones I'm going to have on the show. A…
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Redefining Social Networking with everle’s Tessa Adams and JT Swierczek
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In this thought-provoking episode, Joe sits down with Tessa Adams and JT Swierczek, the co-founders of everle - a groundbreaking new networking platform. Addressing the widely debated negative impacts of social media, Tessa and JT share their visionary approach to reinventing online communities. With a mission to prioritize user privacy, mental hea…
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S2 E9: Blow Up Your Visibility & Open Up Your Channeling Gifts with Stephanie Sage
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Today's special guest is Stephanie Sage, one of my first spiritual mentors when I started my self-development journey years ago. Feeling honored to have her as a guest on the Wonder Woman show today! Stephanie is a Spiritual Mentor & Activator for Soul Led Leaders— and the creator of one of the OG online communities and podcasts for spiritual entre…
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As we continue our exploration of Scripture through the French language and culture, I invite you today into one of the more difficult and complex words – Epreuve, in the context of faith. Together, we are beckoned by this word to embrace trials and tests as opportunities for growth and refinement in our spiritual journey. Note | You are invited to…
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Finding delight and embracing nuance: Mary DeMuth’s French adventure
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Stephanie Rousselle interviews Mary DeMuth about her experiences in France. Mary shares insights into her cultural immersion, spiritual challenges, and the nuances of living and ministering in France. Mary's experiences in France offer actionable lessons about faith, culture, and the power of embracing conversational nuances that have unfortunately…
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Killers of the Flower Moon (w/ Ryan Redcorn)
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For the season finale of Newcomers: Scorsese, Lauren and Nicole are joined by Reservation Dogs writer, comedian, filmmaker, and Osage member Ryan Redcorn to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). On location in Oklahoma during the film’s production, Ryan generously shares his behind the scenes scoop with Lauren and Nicole, adding important and …
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Experience Joie de Vivre by pursuing the Grand Prix of life
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In a world filled with challenges and trials, many of us seek to find joy in life, a deep sense of contentment and delight that transcends circumstances. But where can we find this true joy, this joie de vivre, in the midst of life's ups and downs? Today I invite you into the biblical concept of joy, exploring how it is intimately connected to purs…
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From Home to Empire: Shelly Henderson’s Blueprint for Building Generational Wealth
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Joe welcomes Shelly Henderson, co-founder of Henderson Properties, to discuss her journey from stay-at-home mom to successful real estate entrepreneur alongside her husband Phil. Together, they grew Henderson Properties from a home office into a company managing over 750 rental properties across 180 communities. Shelly provides candid insights into…
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Dust off that Old Testament to fall in love with Jesus again | with Ros Evans
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Bonjour, Stephanie here! Have you ever tried to connect the Old Testament to the New to find Jesus there in fresh ways? How can we experience Christ in the pages of the Old Testament in ways that are exciting, fresh, inspiring – a far cry from stale or boring? And, how can we cultivate habits, tricks and tips that make it easier for us to spot Jesu…
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Q: What do you get when you put Robert Di Nero, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in a 3.5 hour Scorsese epic about the life and crimes of Jimmy Hoffa? A: The Irishman! Nicole and Lauren are joined by writer Grace Spelman to celebrate Di Nero’s platform shoes, the newest de-aging technology in cinema, and give special flowers to Ray Romano (Spoiler: Everyon…
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Steven Pope: Demystifying the Amazon Selling Experience
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In this episode, Joe chats with Steven Pope, the founder of "My Amazon Guy," an agency helping brands sell on Amazon's platform. Steven shares his entrepreneurial journey and the problem his company solves: simplifying the process of listing and selling products on Amazon. He reveals secrets and strategies for scaling sales on Amazon, including how…
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Bonjour! Stephanie here. I invite you through this new Gospel Spice series to embrace the French language and culture for a fresh explosion of faith! Join me to experience the beauty of Scripture in French, transcending linguistic barriers to explore the depths of faith and intimacy with God. Journey with me through Scripture, in French, even if yo…
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The Karmic Path to Sales: Stan Gwizdak on Trust, Transformation, and Authenticity
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In this episode, Joe sits down with Stan Gwizdak, CEO of the Kormac Group management consulting firm and author of the bestselling book "Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust." Stan shares his unconventional path to selling, which began at age 8 by going door-to-door peddling seeds to earn money for a BB gun. Despite his early entrepren…
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Sharing God's love in today's world | with Pastor Daniel Im
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The world is a very different place from what it was just a few years ago. Today’s post-everything world is arguably more divisive, political, indifferent, and impatient than ever. While many believe that the best course of action is to find a way back to how things used to be, is that actually the best way forward? Stephanie welcomes Pastor Daniel…
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The Departed (w/ Mike Mitchell & John Hodgman)
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Lauren and Nicole are joined by very special Bostonian guests Mike Mitchell (Doughboys) and John Hodgman (Judge John Hodgman) to get into Scorsese’s award-winning 2006 film The Departed! This episode has everything: Mitch’s birthday, rat acting, Jack Nicholson’s filming pre-requisites and a special shout out to every person, place, and thing that m…
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The Modern Ranchers: Justin & Lauren Owens of Manzo Piedmontese
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Join Joe as he sits down with Justin and Lauren Owens, co-owners of Manzo Piedmontese, to discuss their unique beef label sourced from an ancient Italian cattle breed. Discover how these "magic cows" produce remarkably lean yet incredibly tender beef without marbling, making it a hit among celebrity chefs and professional athletes. Hear the fascina…
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Trusting God: the power of a heart transformed to delight in Christ.
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I cannot believe that that is our last episode traipsing together through the gospel of Matthew. Did you count? I did. We spent 33 episodes together. What a journey! The Gospel of Matthew has been teaching us the life of Jesus from a culturally relevant perspective. Matthew uses "show, don't tell" moments to convey essential cultural clues. We've e…
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The way of love in a world of hurt | with Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock
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Welcome to this conversation with two people who really inspire me, Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock. They provide ample hope from further down the road - having accumulated decades of wisdom in the public square as Nashville music producing influencers. Dare I say - few people have influenced our generation through music more powerfully than they…
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Lauren and Nicole take a wild ride in the sky covering Scorsese’s The Aviator (2004) with a very special guest: film critic, author, and podcast host Amy Nicholson (Unspooled)! After all independently coming to the realization that this is neither a war epic nor an Amelia Earhart biopic, the group assembles to discuss Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal …
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Name, Image, Likeness: The Rise of Ally Batenhorst and the Student-Athlete Entrepreneur
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In this episode, Joe is joined by Ally Batenhorst, a star volleyball player who has taken advantage of the new NCAA rules allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Ally discusses her journey from being a talented youth player in Texas to committing to playing volleyball at the University of Nebraska. Ally share…
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Sit at your Master’s feet to grow in intimacy with His deeper message to you.
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We are almost wrapping up our time together with Matthew. Can I say this is bittersweet for me? So, following from last week, I invite you to continue our intriguing journey into the world of Jesus’ parables! Last week, we laid the foundation by understanding the purpose of parables - fulfilling prophecy, focusing on individuals with faith, and des…
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Finding peace in an anxious world | with Alan Fadling
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Bonjour! Stephanie here. How do we overcome anxiety, and embrace peace? More than ever, our daily life seems to fight us on this quest. Do you, like so many of us, see anxiety as an incentive to perform? Or a proof of how much you care? Or is anxiety simply an unwelcome shadow over your days, bringing with it clenched teeth and an upset stomach? To…
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Gangs of New York (w/ Griffin Newman & David Sims)
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This week, Lauren and Nicole are joined by very special guests Griffin Newman and David Sims (Blank Check) to debrief Scorsese’s 2002 film Gangs of New York starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz. Beloved by some and missing-the-mark for others, the group discusses this early-aughts epic while also getting into Lauren’s chil…
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Innovating in Entertainment: UTA President David Kramer's Blueprint for Thriving Amid Industry Disruption
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In this episode, Joe sits down with David Kramer, President of the leading global talent, entertainment, sports, and advisory company, United Talent Agency (UTA). David shares his remarkable journey from starting in the UTA mailroom in 1992 to rising through the ranks to become President, offering inspiring insights on perseverance, hard work, and …
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Add a dash of mystery and spice to your experience of Jesus through His parables
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Welcome on Gospel Spice! I could not be happier to have you with me today as we dive deep into the parables of Jesus, asking His help to understand His message to us today. Parables have always been a powerful tool used by rabbis to reinforce conventional wisdom. But when Jesus sits down and starts speaking in parables, he adds a sprinkle of mystiq…
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The Art and Science of New Happy with Stephanie Harrison
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This week Joe discusses the Science of Happiness with guest Stephanie Harrison, a well-being expert whose new book, NEW HAPPY debunks society's myths about happiness. Stephanie reveals the counterintuitive secrets to true fulfillment, providing a step-by-step guide with insightful artwork to unwinding "Old Happy" mindsets and using your unique gift…
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Dare to forgive - it's the only path to freedom | with Lisa-Jo Baker
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Bonjour! Stephanie here. I think today is the first time that I am welcoming an author on the show to talk about a memoir. I don't think I've ever done memoirs, but this one just gripped my heart. I just had to share it with you. I met Lisa-Jo Baker a few years ago at a friend's party. I was mesmerized by her story, her depth, her intelligence. She…
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Lauren and Nicole are joined by journalist Hunter Harris to not only discuss the 1995 film Casino starring Robert Di Nero, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone, but also get to the bottom of why Martin Scorsese is considered The Internet’s Baby Girl. Also covered are everyone’s past Vegas experiences (both positive and otherwise), the merits of the Amazon P…
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The Rohl Model: Marketing Luxury and Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
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Joe welcomes Greg Rohl to the podcast. Greg has over 30 years of experience successfully marketing luxury products in a traditionally commodity-driven industry. Greg is now a coach and educator, helping professionals develop compelling storytelling abilities to connect the value of their premium offerings to customers' unmet needs. An expert in fig…
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From rejection to redemption: experience transformative grace.
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Why did Jesus make the offer of Messiah to a generation He knew would reject Him? It's a burning question, and today, we're diving deep into Matthew 12 to unravel this mystery. Get ready for a mind-blowing ride! Let's start with a personal story. I recently reached out to a loved one, eager to share my faith in Jesus. I knew the possibility of reje…
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Hidden flavors from the feast of Ascension | Special episode
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What do you know of the Ascension? How important does it seem to you? Stephanie says, "Ascension has become one of my most cherished treasures, because it speaks of a hope that is certain, and a future that is glorious. First, Ascension means that a human body is present in the Throne Room of God right now – that is Jesus Christ today. His incarnat…
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Goodfellas (w/ Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus)
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Lauren and Nicole rejoice in another Di Nero x Pesci collab with 1995’s Goodfellas! Joined by very special guests Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast), the group discusses the ins and outs of life in the mob while pausing every now and then to celebrate Joe Pesci’s range. From the Copacabana to eating ketchup and egg noodles under Wi…
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