Welcome to The Seven Series Podcast, where we tap into the Biblical number of perfection in creative ways to explore theology, science, and culture. Your host, Dr. Gregg Davidson, along with various guests, provides insights into the Biblical theology, the intersection of the Bible with science, American culture wars and influencers, and political intrigue. Topical links with the podcast title may be on the symbolic use of 7 in the Bible, or a series of 7 episodes, people, examples, points, ...
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We decided to do what every group of college guys are bound to do: create a podcast. Here’s the catch: we will not stop making episodes until Pete Davidson himself agrees to appear on our podcast. Until then, we will review what the internet will tell us about his life while telling you crazy college stories and making prank phone calls. Come join our efforts to make something out of nothing and have a great time! New episodes every Friday.
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Entrepreneur, mother, and cofounder of Mamava—the inventor of the freestanding lactation pod—Sascha Mayer introduces her newest baby: The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast dedicated to celebrating and learning from the people who have inspired and supported her entrepreneurial journey. They are designers and storytellers, business leaders and activists who have challenged the status quo and thrived. Bodacious Optimists believe that there are always solutions waiting to be unveiled.
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YOUR TIME IS NOW! | Abundance, Mindset, Life Coaching, Holistic Health & Clean Eating
Allison Fitzpatrick | Mind-Body Mentor
If you are craving inner peace, joy, abundance, and ease once and for all, YOUR TIME IS NOW! I am Allison Fitzpatrick, and I’m here to tell you that you are never stuck. You CAN start over again and again and still be wildly successful. You CAN accomplish anything. You CAN cultivate beautiful relationships. You CAN manifest a healthy body even when it seems impossible. Together, we'll delve into the transformative power of life coaching, navigating the landscape of personal growth, and harne ...
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Hey Listener - Thank you for existing and checking out this podcast. My first experience and memory was flying into my body. For the longest time, I had no idea what this was - but it propelled one prime mission in Life; to figure out Who Am I, really? Have many of you felt that way? We all come in our own life experience, conditioning, stories, and truth. Here, I share mine. Without labeling, I fill many "roles" and have been through severe abuse and trauma in my life. I share my experience ...
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Promo for next 7 episodes, Questions of Creation
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The next series is a return to the subject of origins, with a focus on questions and issues related to the biblical creations story. We will explore questions such as How is nature addressed throughout the Bible? Could death have predated sin? What actually happened to nature when humans sinned? Why are some Christians skeptical of Intelligent Desi…
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Toyya Lassere on Authentic, Service-Oriented Leadership
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Toyya Lassere is the Senior Director of Guest & Team Member Experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, she shares her journey from a life centered on care to a successful career in entertainment management that spans music, film, and professional sports at premier venues, including U.S. Bank Stadium and SoFi Stadium. Toyya…
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Ep 20 - Is the Bible misogynistic? with Dr. Sandra Richter
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Critics of the Bible often mock its supposed morality with claims that Old Testament law says a raped women has to marry her rapist. Does the Bible really place that little value on the human dignity of women? In the 7th and final episode of a mini-series on Bible and Culture, I am joined by Dr. Sandra Richter, an expert in Old Testament law and an…
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Sonia Strobel on Sustainable Fisheries and B Corp Certification
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Sonia Strobel is the cofounder and CEO of Skipper Otto, a community supported fishery based in Canada that provides consumers with premium fish and seafood direct from small-scale fishermen (think: CSA for seafood). In this episode, Sonia shares her experience partnering with B Lab on creating more rigorous certification standards for the seafood i…
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Alysia Montaño on being an Olympic Athlete and a Mother on a Mission
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Alysia Montaño is an Olympic athlete, a seven-time USA Outdoor Track and Field Champion, an entrepreneur, and a mother. In 2019, Alysia’s op-ed in The New York Times about the inequities in her Nike sponsorship brought worldwide attention to the barriers and career conflicts faced by professional athletes who are athletes and mothers. On Mothers Da…
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E42: Going Back to the Basics and 3 Simple Practices to Raise Your Vibration
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“We are not meant to fully heal and never have struggles and challenges. The universe will bring us situations and feelings when we are meant to step into a new level of growth and consciousness. When we feel like we are falling backwards, we are actually in the midst of growth and we have to embrace that.“ Welcome to today’s episode of Your Time I…
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Ep 19 - The Challenge of Raising Boys, with Nick Dotti
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We live at a time in American society when normal male behavior is considered toxic, and healthy differences between men and women increasingly erased. I am joined in this episode by Nick Dotti - retired special forces Lt. Col. turned camp director for Deerfoot Lodge, a Christian wilderness camp for boys, to discuss the challenges of raising boys i…
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Adam Davidson on the Passion Economy and Advice for New Podcasters
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Adam Davidson is one of the godfathers of podcasting, the cofounder of NPR’s Planet Money, and a longtime contributor to many popular podcasts including Freakonomics and This American Life. He has written for such esteemed publications as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and the New York Times Magazine. He is also the author of The Passion Economy, a …
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Jen Saxton on Relentless Optimism in Entrepreneurship
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Jen Saxton is a serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Tot Squad, a baby services marketplace that connects new parents with health, wellness, and safety services— like car seat installation, babyproofing, doulas, sleep consultants, and more. In this episode, Jen talks to Sascha about building and selling her first company, how assuming the res…
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“I have learned to embrace this part of myself, learning to love the unknown. [...] I've learned that change is inevitable. And although the unknown can be scary, it can also be just a beautiful and exciting thing as well.” I'm feeling really good and in today’s episode of Your Time Is Now! I want to share a bit about that. I started out the year n…
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Ep 18 - What is a Woman?, with Dr. Katie McCoy
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It is a remarkable sign of the times that one of the most controversial subjects is the definition of a woman or of a man. When Justice Kendaji Brown Jackson was asked to define a woman, she deferred saying she "was not a biologist." Ironically, her supporters in the media were quick to clarify that a biologist can't answer the question either. So …
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Kelly Brush on An Adaptive, Positive Mindset
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Kelly Brush is a mother, athlete, healthcare professional, and the inspirational leader behind the Kelly Brush Foundation (KBF)—an organization dedicated to making active and engaged lives a reality for those who have experienced a spinal cord injury. In 2006, Kelly crashed and injured her spinal cord while racing for the Middlebury College ski tea…
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Nic Longo on Innovation + Enhancing Experience
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Nic Longo is the Director of Aviation at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV). In addition to being the busiest airport in Vermont (and New England’s fifth busiest and second busiest commercial service airport when it comes to landings and takeoffs), BTV is home to the F35s of the Green Mountain Boys (Vermont’s Air National Guar…
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E40: Functional Diagnostic Nutrition - An Incredible Solution Towards Healing with Dee Davidson, FDN-P
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“The word that comes to mind is preventative. Our health care system is reactive and we're treating disease, so your body's already in the state of disease as opposed to looking for precursors or things that are starting to break down.” I am so excited for today’s episode of Your Time Is Now! because I get to spend my 40th episode with my special g…
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Roxanne Vought on Socially Responsible Businesses
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Roxanne Vought is the Executive Director of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR). VBSR is a statewide, nonprofit business association founded 34 years ago by a group of pioneering socially responsible businesses in Vermont, including Ben and Jerry’s and Gardener’s Supply Company. VBSR’s mission is to leverage the power of business fo…
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Michael Jager on Idea Farming + Living Brands
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Michael Jager is the cofounder of the design studio Solidarity of Unbridled Labour. For more than 30 years, Michael has been designing and collaborating with international brands like Burton Snowboards, Xbox, and Patagonia. In this episode, Michael talks to Sascha about how his love for music became a love for art and inspired his career in multidi…
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E39: No Regrets: There’s No Mistakes In Life, Only Lessons
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“We can't have regrets for the mistakes. We have to welcome them and embrace them because they only make us better and they only make us stronger and they will always move us in to the direction of where we are meant to be in. Even when it doesn't feel that way.” I know I have always come on here and shared stories about me, but in today’s episod…
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Ep 17 - Richard Dawkins Indentifies as a "Cultural Christian"?
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In an April 1, 2024, interview with LBC, Richard Dawkins self-identified as a "Cultural Christian," even lamenting the loss of some of the trappings of Christianity - all while disavowing belief in Christianity itself. There is much to this that is worth digging into to to understand what is happening in Western society today. Coming episodes will …
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Claire Coder is the founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. Founded in 2016 when Claire was just 18, Aunt Flow supplies free-vend dispensers and 100% organic cotton menstrual products to businesses and schools to ensure that everyone has access to healthy, sustainable menstrual products wherever they are. Aunt Flow has implemented free period products in tho…
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Raena Boston on Creating the World We Want for our Kids
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Raena Boston is the leader of the Working Momtras online community and a cofounder of the national nonprofit organization Chamber of Mothers. With a monthly reach of over 4 million, Chamber of Mothers champions the work of existing advocacy groups; educates mothers about the personal impact of politics; and encourages women to use their voices, dol…
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Sascha Mayer on Launching Something Brand New
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For The Bodacious Optimist’s inaugural podcast, coproducer Nicci Micco talks with the show’s host and Mamava cofounder Sascha Mayer about her path to making pods (both this show, and the lactation pods she invented). The episode focuses on how Sascha and cofounder Christine Dodson incubated the concept of freestanding lactation pods (the birth of M…
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E38: Believe the Things You Cannot See - Another Ingredient of Manifestation
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“What I have learned over the years and what I continue to do in my life as a whole with everything is I continue to believe in all the things I cannot see. I continue to believe that what I desire will show up in my life. Even when I can't see it, even when it seems impossible, I continue to believe I continue to have faith.” Welcome back to Your …
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Ep 16 - The Bible and Immigration, with Melvin Manickavasagam
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The prompt for this episode is the mass migration across the American southern border, though perhaps with a more nuanced conclusion than you are accustomed to. My co-host for this conversation is Melvin Manickavasagm, an immigrant from Malaysia now serving on the pastoral staff of a church in Oxford, Mississippi. Join us for a conversation on how …
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Ep 15 - Navigating Professional Hostility to Faith
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Most likely think that a scientist speaking on the intersection of science and faith is a "one-way street" - science delivered to the church. Do such speakers ever aim their message back to their secular colleagues? More often than you might think. In this episode, I share a story of navigating the cultural space of my professional organization whe…
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E37: The Secret to Manifestation - Understand What Manifestation REALLY Is And How It Works
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“Don't waste your life looking into the future and wondering when things are going to get better or wondering when your manifestations are going to come. Life is happening right now.” During our time in Florida together, Scott and I have been dreaming a lot, about our desires, about what’s next, and more. We aren’t ready for some of it yet, but we …
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Ep 14 - Science and the Bible: Evidence for Evolution?
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We often hear claims that evolution is "just a theory" and lacks any real evidence. In this episode, I am joined by biologist Dr. Joel Duff of the University of Akron talking about what we should expect to see in the fossil record for a one year global flood vs evolution, and what we actually find.By Gregg Davidson
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This week, the guys take a trip outside of the studio and record an episode on a picnic table on the side of the road with their friend Ryan. They all yell at car and each other while going over sparse Pete news and a strange episode of Catfish. Send us a message! www.speakpipe.com/waitingfordavidson…
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Mamava presents The Bodacious Optimist, hosted by Sascha Mayer. Episode 1 launches April 17, 2024.By Mamava
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E36: Aging with Grace & Gratitude, Being Better Every Single Day, And Reflections from Turning 49
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“I look at birthdays through this lens of what can I celebrate? How can I celebrate? What will bring me joy and what do I want to do for myself in this year to come? What will be exciting for me?” Today’s episode of Your Time Is Now! Is a very special one. I recorded it the day before my birthday when I turned 49. Reaching the last year in my 40s, …
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Ep 13 - Science and the Bible: Evidence of Earth Age
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This episode is the first in the series to consider the strength of scientific evidence - in this case for the age of the earth. I am joined by my friend and fellow geologist, Ken Wolgemuth, to discuss four common myths or misunderstandings of the science of earth history. Myth 1: Historical science is not "real" science. Myth 2: The geologic colum…
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This week, Kevin challenged the guys to go the whole episode without sitting down. Unfortunately, Brendan couldn't make the recording time. Two of our friends replace Brendan as we improv a prank call against him. Send us a message! www.speakpipe.com/waitingfordavidsonBy Waiting For Davidson
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This week, the guys dedicate almost the entire episode to their most dedicated prank calls yet. We get shocking reactions from former guest Clara, Andrew's dad, and Kevin's friend. Not much Pete news this week, unless a poorly photoshopped image of him as Emperor Kuzco is real. Send us a message! www.speakpipe.com/waitingfordavidson…
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E35: Self-love When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong
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“Can we learn to love the pieces of us that may not be for everyone? Because here's the thing: You will not be for everyone. When you are your true authentic self, you will open yourself up and you will call in those that are meant to be in your life. You will call in those that will love every piece of you. And how amazing is that?” Feeling like I…
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Ep 12 - Science and the Bible - Is There Inherent Conflict? (Part 2)
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We continue with asking if modern scientific understanding, particularly as it relates to origins, is inherently in conflict with the biblical creation account. Part 2 dives into human origins - whether Adam and Eve were specially created or selected from a larger population, how scientists can claim we all came from a single female AND from a larg…
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This week, the guys can't get through a single segment of the podcast without bickering. Listen to find out what bothers them about each other and what they're like at their limits. This week, our prank call involves calling two Chinese restaurants at the same time and have them talk to each other without knowing who called. Send us a message! www.…
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Ep 11 - Science and the Bible: Is There Inherent Conflict? (Part 1)
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In this episode, we ask if modern scientific understanding, particularly as it relates to origins, is inherently in conflict with the biblical creation account. Part 1 considers the beginning of everything, the origin of plants and animals, death before sin, and whether creation over many generations is consistent with the biblical description of t…
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This week, the guys bring on their dear friend Meredith to spice up an episode without a lot of Pete news. We talk about college life, tattoos, and end the episode with a deeper dive inside the mind of a scammer. Bruce and Marvin forget who's who as they mess with two scammers and host their new Lucky 16 Questions. Send us a message! www.speakpipe.…
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E34: Our Happiness Is Up to Us - Focus on You First and the Rest Will Follow
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“We can't wait for outside circumstances to change in order to feel better. We can't expect people to change in order for us to be happy. We can't wait for environments to change in order to feel good. Our own happiness is up to us. It's up to me. It's up to you.” To be honest with you, I have not been in the best of places this month of January. I…
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To kick off the 4th season, the guys go over some of their childhood conspiracy theories and talk about their most "big mouth"-like moments. We try and fail to get tickets to a Pete Davidson event, and Bruce and Marvin come up with a new phone prank. Send us a message! www.speakpipe.com/waitingfordavidson…
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In the Bible, land plays a much larger roll than just a place to call home. The gift of a homeland represents living where God walks among his people. Exile from that land meant being sent away from God’s presence, provision, and protection. It represented death. In this final layer of Then Manifold Beauty of Genesis 1, we explore the parallels bet…
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E33: Reflecting on the Past Year and Setting Intentions for 2024
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“You are the creator of your own happiness. Focus on what you can control and let the universe do its magic with the rest.” Welcome back to the Your Time is Now! Podcast and to the first episode of Season 4. I am so excited to be back here doing this thing that brings me joy, makes me feel good, and helps me serve others. So, thank you so much for …
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Of all the layers covered, this one is likely the least familiar to readers today, as the drift of modern society has removed us from the significance of the calendar of festivals of ancient Israel. Material for this layer is drawn largely from Michael Lefevre’s book, The Liturgy of Creation, published in 2019. The basic premise is that the festiva…
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The parallels between Eden and the tabernacle or later temple run deep through Scripture, even to the very end, where Ezekiel and Revelation speak of a final temple that is what Eden was intended to one day be, filling the entire earth. A place where we learn what it really means to enter God’s rest – a place where God dwells and walks among his pe…
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E32: [REPLAY] Goal Setting And Welcoming the New Year with a Manifestation Twist
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“Every new year is a year of transformation. We are always shifting, and we are always growing and we are always changing every year. Be so grateful for all the lessons you learn this past year. Be so proud of everything you accomplished. [...] The time is now for a fresh start. Enter each new year with an open mind and an open heart.” December for…
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Layer 4 of The Manifold Beauty of Genesis One dives into the importance of covenants in the Bible, starting from the very beginning – not only with Adam and Eve, but with the creation itself. The implications of a creation covenant influences how we see and care for God’s garden today. Discussion also includes insights from archeological discoverie…
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After ambushing you with the best song you will ever hear, the guys go over all of the Pete news they missed in the past few weeks. They recount a new annual tradition- elbow day, and go over their time in the city. Instead of messing with scammers, did the guys actually get Pete on the phone? Send us a message www.speakpipe.com/waitingfordavidson…
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Layer 3 of The Manifold Beauty of Genesis One focuses is the Polemic – contrasting the God of Israel against the false gods and twisted theology of the surrounding nations. If you wonder how pertinent this layer is for a modern culture that has moved beyond belief in a pantheon of gods, prepare to be surprised!…
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E31: Never Saying Never And Giving Yourself Permission To Change
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“When we change, we often worry what other people are going to think of us, right? But here's the thing, you GET to change your mind. You get to change your mind on whatever you want, whenever you want.” There’s a lot of shame and guilt that go along with changing one’s mind. Especially, when you’ve been saying that you'll never do something or say…
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This week, the guys review Pete Davidson's rap news and the revelation of Kim K's tattoo after recounting all of the McDonald's characters. We take a trip down memory lane and review some of our worst moments, and get some sound advice on how to rizz up a teacher. We break a scammer. Send us a message! www.speakpipe.com/waitingfordavidson…
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E30: Life, Marriage & Parenthood - Looking Back on 30 Years Together with My Husband Scott Fitzpatrick
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“If we had any advice for couples that were younger, and going through that time [with young children], where you are both working and life feels crazy, it's so important to make sure you are filling your cup on a daily basis in one way or another.” I'm super excited for today’s episode of Your Time Is Now! because I have a very special guest with …
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