Best Branches Wellness Center Podcasts (2024)

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4/10/23 MondayMatters: Holding on to Hope 11:32

1+ y ago11:32

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Hope can be a desperate wish for some impossible results. Hope can be the wondering about some improbable outcome. But real hope is the confident anticipation of the positive consequences of my faith. Even that hope fades. So what do we do? How do we hold on to the Hope? 1. Read the promises. 2. Rehearse the blessings. 3. Recite your faith. 4. Reme…

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Clean Skincare Line Founder Indie Lee On How To Be An Active Participant In Life 38:31

1+ y ago38:31

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Early in life, Indie Lee suffered from a life-threatening brain tumor that was believed to come from environmental toxins - specifically something she put on her skin. This inspired her to became interested in clean beauty. Indie believes that the lifestyle you live and the environment we within profoundly impacts our overall health. In this episod…

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Breaking Down Everyday Toxins & Symptoms With Million Marker Founder Dr. Jenna Hua 46:30

1+ y ago46:30

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Dr. Jenna Hua has a BS in Nutrition, a Masters in Public Health and PhD in Environmental Sciences. Over the years, she has published numerous academic studies focused on human health. Her passion within the health and wellness space led her to find Million Marker, a company dedicated to empowering people with the data and tools they to understand h…

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Creating Safe & Eco-Friendly Baby Gear With Bumbleride Founder Matt Reichardt 42:39

2y ago42:39

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Matt Reichardt is the founder and CEO of Bumbleride. In this episode, Matt discusses Bumbleride's origin story as well as how they determined their ethos. In addition to wanting to bring high-quality products that had a clean design aesthetic to the market, Matt and Emily wanted their products to be eco-friendly. They made it a point to reduce thei…

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Non-Toxic Home Building With Green Design Center Founder Andy Pace 48:14

2y ago48:14

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Andy Pace is a renowned expert in non-toxic and healthy building materials. He founded Green Building Design in 1992 and has contributed to starting many similar businesses throughout his career. He has also worked closely with Branch Basics co-founder Marilee over the years. In this episode, Allison and Andy discuss the importance of using healthy…

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Clean & Sustainable Clothing With Mate The Label Founder Kayti O'Connell Carr 39:20

2y ago39:20

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Kayti O'Connell Carr is the Founder of Mate The Label, a clothing brand that provides clean essentials made with organic fabrics and low-impact dyes. In this episode, Kayti talks about her journey starting Mate, learning about sustainability and ethical farming practices in the clothing industry, and how Mate aims to make the cleanest product possi…

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The Many Benefits of Bone Broth With FOND Founder Alysa Seeland 42:20

2y ago42:20

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Alysa Seeland is the Founder and CEO of FOND Bone Broth. In this episode, Alysa talks about her personal healing journey that led her to discover the benefits of bone broth. She discusses how she came to start FOND, the complexities of making high-quality bone broth and "bringing the farmers market to the shelves". Kelly and Alysa talk about all th…

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The Power of Ingredients with Just Ingredients Founder Karalynne Call 41:26

2y ago41:26

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Episode Description: Karalynne Call is a mother of six, @JustIngredients on Instagram, a Certified Nutritionist, Wellness Coach, and Mental Health Advocate. Her health journey began 15 years ago when she battled severe depression. Karalynne truly believes that nature and natural ingredients provide all the necessary nutrition for us to live healthy…

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Toxins & Fertility with Dr. Leah Gordon 49:52

2y ago49:52

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Episode Description: Dr. Leah Gordon is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women's fertility and hormone health. She is the founder of Womanhood Wellness Clinic, appeared in the HBO Max docuseries Not So Pretty, and experienced her own fascinating journey to becoming a mother. In this episode, Kelly talks with Dr. Leah about finding out her husb…

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How To Remove Pesticides With Non-Toxic Neighborhoods Founder Kim Konte and Dr. Bruce Lanphear 53:35

2y ago53:35

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Episode Description: Kim Konte founded Non-Toxic Neighborhoods, a company devoted to protecting children from synthetic pesticides. Non-Toxic Neighborhoods works to make organic and regenerative management the “norm” and not the “exception.” Their organization and advisors believe that it should be a basic human right that children are protected fr…

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How Lifestyle Changes Gave Jo Schaalam Her Life Back After Being Hit by an 18-Wheeler 50:44

2y ago50:44

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Episode Description: Jo Schaalman is the co-founder of The Conscious Cleanse, a 14-day cleanse to help others live a full and vibrant life through food and lifestyle changes. Jo received her Masters from the Nutrition Therapy Institute and felt called to help others who think healing is out of their reach after her own experience of managing chroni…

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Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, and Self Care with Bala Co-Founder Natalie Holloway 21:02

2y ago21:02

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Episode Description: Natalie Holloway is the co-founder of the hip fitness equipment brand, Bala. Natalie started Bala with her husband, Max, in early 2020. In this episode, Kelly and Natalie chat about how she started Bala, how she manages her role in a growing company and motherhood. Natalie shares how important the weekend is for family time and…

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The Connection Between Oral Health & Hormones + Early Childhood Dental Habits with Dr. Leedia Riman 55:22

2y ago55:22

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Episode Description: Dr. Leedia is a biological dentist based in Beverly Hills California. She focuses on women's dental health and early childhood dental education. Her mission is to bring women's dental health to the table through education and empowerment. She is creating a liaison between the medical world and the dental world, creating the abi…

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The Importance of Knowing Where Our Meat Comes From with Primal Pastures Co-Founder Rob McDaniel 36:57

2y ago36:57

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Episode Description: Do you know where your meat comes from? Do you know what it's fed, injected with, or what quality of life it experiences? Rob McDaniel is the co-founder of Primal Pastures, a farm and online shop that offers the highest quality meat, fish, and miscellaneous food products with the belief that we should all be able to answer thes…

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Things You Should Know Before Using or Buying an Infrared Sauna with Therasage Founder Robby Besner 47:52

2y ago47:52

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Episode Description: Robby Besner is a wellness advocate, scientist, inventor, and founder of Therasage. Therasage's mission is to create high-quality infrared sauna and detox products that are more affordable and accessible to everyone. In this episode, Kelly and Robby chat about the importance of detoxing in today's environment. Robby covers how …

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The Nature of Man: Part 2 30:03

2y ago30:03

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"What is man that Thou art mindful of him? The son of man that You care for Him?" Even the Psalmist struggled with the basic questions of the nature of man. This is the second half of the Systematic Theology lesson on The Nature of Man. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support…

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Breaking Down Baby-Led Weaning with Leading Expert Katie Ferraro 45:25

2y ago45:25

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Episode description: Katie Ferraro is a registered dietitian and mom of 7 specializing in baby-led weaning (BLW). She's also a college nutrition professor and runs the largest digital community dedicated to baby-led weaning. In this episode, Katie and Allison chat about the benefits of BLW, signs of readiness, how to mitigate choking fears, how to …

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The Nature of Man 26:21

2y ago26:21

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What do we believe about the nature of man? How is our personality, our temperament, our character, shaped by the person God made us to be? And, how does all of that shape our relationship with God? This is a two-week segment from a longer Systematic Theology teaching that I did at my local church this spring. I do not profess to be a scholar. I do…

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5/1/22 Monday Matters: Communication with Adult Children 9:04

2+ y ago9:04

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It’s not easy staying in touch with our adult children, but with a little work and a little sensitivity, it can be done. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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The Mood-Boosting Effects of Saffron with The Fullest Founder Nikki Bostwick 56:02

2+ y ago56:02

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Episode Description: Nikki Bostwick is the founder and editor in chief of THE FULLEST and host of THE FULLEST Podcast. She's been passionate about providing wellness content that offers a perspective outside the mainstream narrative — one that is holistic, diverse, and inclusive. In this episode, Nikki and Allison chat about listening to your intui…

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Going Deep Day 36: Be An Andrew 9:39

2+ y ago9:39

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Day 36 of 40 days finds us in the begging of the Passion Week. Each day as we conclude our adventure, we will meditate on what Jesus was doing that day, 2000 years ago. Today, the day after His triumphal entry, He engaging the crowd with one more invitation to know Him. And Andrew responds by bringing people to Him. I want to be an Andrew.--- Suppo…

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Going Deep Day 31: By His Wounds 7:52

2+ y ago7:52

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When there is nothing else to look to, we look to the hands and feet of Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Fast Fashion Vs. Sustainable Apparel with Clothing Designer Miranda Bennett 51:16

2+ y ago51:16

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Miranda Bennett is the founder and creative director of Miranda Bennett Studio, an ethical and sustainable apparel brand based in Austin, TX. In this episode, Kelly and Miranda chat about what fast fashion means for the environment, chemicals used on conventionally made apparel, and how to be an educated consumer. Miranda shares the goals for her l…

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Going Deep Day 30: Strangely Warmed 6:25

2+ y ago6:25

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Take a minute to day and look out on that moment when God came to you for the first time as your Lord and Savior. Wesley said, “My heart was strangely warmed.” At that moment you became a priest.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 29: Look Out 9:43

2+ y ago9:43

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We enter in to week leading up to Palm Sunday. Today is my son, Jacob’s, birthday. It is also day 29 of our 40 days. The theme for this week is Look Out, trouble is going to come. But, we can be made better and stronger for it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support…

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Going Deep Day 26: Do Good Stuff 7:56

2+ y ago7:56

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What you do matters. Our walk with God is as much about our hands as it is our heart. Wake-up and live as God would have you live. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 25: Remember The Mountains 8:18

2+ y ago8:18

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Wake up to the cities, the mountains, and the stories that God has given you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 24: The Skin Horse 9:43

2+ y ago9:43

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When we finally wake up to what God has done for us, we will love others like never before. That might be painful but we won’t care because we will be real. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 22: Waking Up 11:48

2+ y ago11:48

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More than halfway through our 40 Day Adventure. This week we look at the what, why, and how of waking up. To go deep you have to wake up. The scripture is Psalm 32 and Matthew 11.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 23: The Popeye Verse 7:58

2+ y ago7:58

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Wake up today to the marvelous grace of God in your life and then determine to make the best of that grace for Him.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 19: You Walk Talks 8:17

2+ y ago8:17

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The power of our testimony is not in the words we say but in the life that we live. Testify everyday by Godly living. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 18: Speak Up for the Needy 9:52

2+ y ago9:52

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Your testimony is never more important than when you are speaking up for the disenfranchised. Today we talk about how to speak up and speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Choosing Hope, Faith and Joy in the Midst of Trauma With Stroke Survivor Katherine Wolf 46:36

2+ y ago46:36

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Katherine Wolf is a wife, mother, author, motivational speaker, and advocate for living a joyous, hope-filled life. In this episode, Kelly and Katherine chat about Katherine's miraculous survival after a sudden brainstem stroke, how choosing joy does not remove you from reality, tangible tips on how to change our perspective, and Katherine's family…

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Going Deep Day 17: Testify 7:43

2+ y ago7:43

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There is such power in our testimony, especially when it’s done in the right way, about the right things, and for the right reasons. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 16: Speak Up 9:05

2+ y ago9:05

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Testify. Tell your story. Witness. Whatever you call it, going deep requires us to speak up about what we believe.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 11: It's My Lunch 7:41

2+ y ago7:41

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In John 6, the reading for today, we see the story of a little boy who has his lunch used by Jesus to perform one of the most iconic miracles in Christianity. The wisdom of this little boy to hold on to his lunch until it was time to let it go is an example for all of us. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Attachment Styles and Holding On To Who You Are 17:30

2+ y ago17:30

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In this episode of What Difference Does That Make? we combine the bi-weekly podcast with the daily, Lenten Bible study, Going Deep. Regan Harlow is a bright graduate intern at Branches. She teaches Attachment Theory and uses the wonderful illustration of a caterpillar. I follow that with a quick look at the attachment style of Jesus, modeled by His…

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Going Deep Day 9: Promises 8:49

2+ y ago8:49

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Off all the things we hold on to, perhaps the most important is the promises of God. Isaiah 55 is one hefty list of promises and this bride podcast is a reminder of what the promises are about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Going Deep Day 8: Holding On to the Hand of God 9:13

2+ y ago9:13

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There is both blessings and technique to hold to the hand of the Almighty. Today is Day 8 of a 40 Day Spiritual Adventure, Going Deep. This episode not only encourages us to hold on, us but instructs us on how to hold on to God’s RIGHT hand. If you'd like to follow the daily blog, subscribe at BranchesBlog.com. To follow Mike Courtney on other soci…

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Going Deep Day 4: Letting Go of Righteousness 7:23

2+ y ago7:23

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I John 1 has a letting go theme as well. It is letting go of the notion that somehow I have worked out my own salvation, that I can figure out a way to be righteous enough. We saw and heard Him. He appeared to us. He was light. It has never been about us, our ability, our piety. Let go of that. It is only about His great grace.--- Support this podc…

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Going Deep Day 3: Letting Go of Our Own Agenda 7:18

2+ y ago7:18

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Day 3 we read John 15. The theme that plays over and over is that we let go of our agenda, our plans, our desires, in order to be connected to the agenda of the Father. But when we do, oh my, the reward is unimaginable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support…

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The Bean Protocol Diet with Health Coach Unique Hammond 1:09:57

2+ y ago1:09:57

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Unique Hammond is a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, Crohn’s survivor, a proud Bean Protocol Specialist, Author, Certified International Health Coach, Life Coach, wife, and mother who has helped countless individuals balance hormones, lose weight and heal gut imbalances. In this episode, Marilee and Unique chat about Unique's health journey, how st…

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Going Deep Day 2: Letting Go of Self-Dependence 6:48

2+ y ago6:48

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Day 2 of a 40 Day Spiritual Adventure. Matthew 10 is a challenge to give up those things that we normally depend on to make us feel safe, money, home, family. Going deep may require us to sacrifice what helps us to feel self-dependent in order to know what it means to rely on God and Him alone.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Going Deep Day 1: Giving Up the Right to Hold a Grudge 7:12

2+ y ago7:12

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As we begin 40 Days of Going Deep, John 13 starts us off with a gasp. We watch the Savior of the World kneel and wash the feet of His betrayer. How could I ever hope to match such depth? I begin by giving up.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support…

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Growing Deep 10:20

2+ y ago10:20

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Monday Matters invitation to a 40 Day spiritual adventure. We will intentionally grow deeper in our faith walk. Follow along here each day beginning March 7.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Reducing Maternal Health Gaps with Chicago Birthworks Collective Co-Founder Tayo Mbande 43:35

2+ y ago43:35

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Tayo Mbande is a WIC trained Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion. In 2018, Tayo and her mother, Toni Taylor, started Chicago Birthworks Collective to support Black mothers and their families and empower them throughout pregnancy and beyond. In this episode, Allison and Tayo chat about the passion behind CBC, the b…

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Monday Matters: Healthy Thinking 9:42

2+ y ago9:42

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We are created as thinking creatures and we are only as good as our thinking. Here are 5 tips to help you think better thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Systematic Theology The Bible Part 2 16:21

2+ y ago16:21

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This is the second installment of The Bible, a brief conversation about what we believe about the most important book ever written. This is part of a series on WDDM on Systematic Theology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Monday Matters. The Bible pt 2 8:46

2+ y ago8:46

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A quick look at how to read and study the Bible better. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodcast/support

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Systematic Theology- The Bible pt1 28:16

2+ y ago28:16

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I began teaching systematic theology to my home church a few weeks ago. It has been fun. We thought it might be helpful to break these live lectures into smaller segments and post them here. This week, this first episode deals with what we believe about the Bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatdifferencepodca…

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