Welcome to the LOVE Works podcast. My name is Chris Duncan and my wife, Jennifer, and I are marriage coaches and ministers in our local church. We’ve been married for over 20 years and have 6 wonderful children. Over the years, we’ve experienced infertility, miscarriages, become parents, had career changes, fostered children, and adopted triplets, which among many other life experiences, have helped to shape us, our marriage, and our family. We hope to share some of the things we’ve learned ...
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Writers Max and Nick Folkman sit down with other writers and developers to discuss storytelling in video games.
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Welcome to the "Speaking of Wealth" podcast showcasing profit strategies for speakers, publishers, authors, consultants, and info-marketers. Learn valuable skills to make your business more successful, more passive, more automated, and more scalable. Your host, Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and experts including; Dan Poynter (The Self-Publishing Manual), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior) ...
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In this episode, we explore four areas where men and women differ: insecurities, emotions, communication, and sexual desire.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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Jaclyn Seto & Christal Rose Hazelton
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Moving on from our GDC episodes, we're back with Jaclyn (Writer at Respawn Entertainment on Apex Legends, instructor & student mentor at Vancouver Film School. Previously a Writer on RPG Puzzle Legends and Merge Tales for Microfun) and Christal Rose (previously a Writer at Respawn Entertainment on Apex Legends and an Associate Writer on Hogwarts Le…
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Let's have fun. Marriage should be fun! Listen to some simple tips to keep the fun in your marriage.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher
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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…
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In this episode we dive into three pillars of a healthy life: Mental Health, Physical Health, and Marital Health.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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If you're feeling a bit lost and unsure about what direction to take in life, then this episode is just for you. Join us as we chat about some small but impactful steps you can take to make those big, life-altering decisions a little less daunting.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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Hey hey! We're back with our second episode that we recorded at this year's GDC, and it's a doozy! In a switch from how we normally do things, we brought a grab bag of simple questions to the conference and hit up people who were free, and so y'all get to see how everyone's answers differed. In our first group, we had Ben Starr (actor, Final Fantas…
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In this episode, we dive into some cornerstone habits that every successful marriage has. Whether you're a newlywed or a seasoned couple, join us as we share some practical tips and timeless wisdom to nurture and sustain a thriving partnership.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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Coming to you NOT LIVE from GDC, we've got a special episode of the podcast covering SAG-AFTRA's negotiations with game studios! Duncan Crabtree-Ireland (National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA) and Sarah Elmaleh (Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media (IMA) Negotiating Committee, as well as actor in titles like Helldivers …
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In this episode we discuss the importance of standing up and advocating for your marriage. We explore the common challenges couples face and offer strategies for navigating conflict, communication breakdowns, and outside pressures. Whether you're facing infidelity, financial struggles, or simply feeling disconnected from your partner, we provide va…
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In the second part of our adoption journey, we delve into adjusting to parenthood, advice on questions that will come up, supporting your child through identity exploration, and steps to take to start your own adoption journey. Whether you're considering adoption, on a similar journey, or simply curious about the intricacies of adoption, this episo…
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Our Adoption Journey: Navigating Love, Loss, and Lifelong Bonds
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Chris and Jennifer are hosting a two part series about the adoption journey of their wonderful triplet girls. In part one, they will be discussing topics such as research, preparation, adoption route, process, meeting their children, and much more. Tune in to listen and enjoy their story.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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First ep of 2024! We've got Stephen (scriptwriter and narrative designer, currently Narrative Director on Motive's untitled Iron Man project in collaboration with Marvel Games. Previously a Senior Writer on Vampyr and Greedfall, Associate Narrative Director/Lead Narrative Designer on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Lead Narrative Designer/Senior Sto…
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Let's face it, family life isn't all sunshine and smooth sailing; it's the gentle art of extending grace and the diligent craft of forging bonds that fortify our home. By highlighting the importance of treating our spouse with the same kindness we'd lavish on a friend, we carve out a space for conversation on the subtle dynamics that keep familial …
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10 Things To Do To Ruin Your Relationship
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While the focus should ideally be on fostering a healthy and supportive relationship, it is essential to recognize potential pitfalls that could harm a marriage. Here are ten behaviors or actions, that if unchecked, could have detrimental effects on a marriage.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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Gather 'round, as Chris and Jennifer take you through a heartfelt exploration of why the humble dinner table is the beating heart of family life. They kick things off with laughter, recounting Greysen's quirky trivia about Mike Tyson's pigeons and Rowan's cheeky attempts at sibling bribery. It's not just about the food; it's the togetherness that m…
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Building a Love that Lasts Amidst Life's Laundry
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Imagine a world where dirty socks on the floor don't escalate into full-blown arguments. In this episode, we unravel the art of seamless communication and divvying up household duties. By recounting our own tales of chore charts and laundry schedules, we aim to equip couples with the strategies to combat the build-up of resentment. It's not about k…
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Happy Holidays! We're closing out this year with the absolutely amazing Alexa Ray Corriea (Writer and narrative designer currently working on Black Panther in partnership with Marvel Games and EA, serving as both a writer and systems designer. Previously she worked on Aztech: Forgotten Cods, Call of Duty: Vanguard and the Call of Duty: Warzone Pafc…
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506: Navigating the Storm: A CEO's Tale of Business Triumph in Turbulent Times
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Jason interviews Johnny Serpilla, former President of Camping World, about his book, "Life is Hard, but I'll be Okay", and his experiences in leadership and business. Johnny emphasizes the importance of approaching life with one heart and mind, the role of gratitude in leadership, and the impact of personal problems on work. Johnny also discusses t…
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The Date Dilemma: How to keep dating your spouse.
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Have you ever wondered how to keep the fire of love burning in your marriage amidst the chaos of daily life? Join us on the Love Works podcast, as we discuss one area we've found to be vital in keeping our bond strong is the institution of regular date nights. Not just a frivolous luxury, these dedicated times of connection have been proven to sign…
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Transforming Relationships with the Power of Appreciation
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What if you could turn the tide in your marriage with just a simple shift in mindset? Appreciation is a powerful tool, often underestimated in its ability to transform relationships. We delve into the critical role of appreciation in marriage, discussing the "magic ratio" of positive versus negative interactions and the tell-tale signs of a lack of…
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If you've ever found yourself drained by the constant demands of extended family, then you know the importance of boundaries in relationships. In a lively and insightful discussion, my wife Jennifer and I delve into the humorous side of parenting our six children and the serious side of setting boundaries in our relationships. We share our funny st…
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We've got Ally (producer at The Voxel Agents, game director at Lemonade Games on Mystiques, Production Director at League of Geeks on Solium Infernum and the recent Jumplight Odyssey. Previously was a senior producer and development manager at Mighty Kingdom, expert product manager at Wargaming, and gamerunner on Rumu at Robot House) and Natalie (p…
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Mastering Marital Communication: A Guide to Fighting Fair
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Ever been in the heat of a marital squabble and paused to wonder, 'Will this even matter tomorrow?' That pause could be a game-changer. Through our podcast, we share intriguing tales from our own lives, such as our hilarious encounter with a fact-checked guide in Boston, and guide you on how to transform disagreements into opportunities for growth.…
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In this episode we discuss the ways we show love and feel loved. We use the description of the love languages from Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages as a guide to break down how we can be more intentional in making our spouse feel loved.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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We discuss a survey we took on peoples personal definition of love. We also discuss 3 foundational elements of true love.By Chris & Jennifer Duncan
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Everyone said it’d be impossible, but we managed to find another pair of twins to come onto this podcast. That’s right. The incredible Jennifer Hale (Has acted in the original Mass Effect trilogy, the Metal Gear Solid series, Overwatch, Star Wars: The Knights of the Old Republic, Bioshock Infinite, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and many many many …
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505: Protecting Your Online Reputation: Expert Insights from Matt Earle | Reputation.ca
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In this interview, Matt Earle from Reputation.ca discusses the problem of online reputation damage and how it can affect individuals and businesses. When negative or false information appears in Google search results, it can harm a person's reputation. Reputation.ca focuses on deleting harmful content whenever possible, but it's challenging when de…
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Apologies for the wait, but we're back! We don't often do episodes focused around one specific thing, but we're making an exception to talk about Netflix's newest interactive special: We Lost Our Human, and we're joined by its two co-creators, Chris and Rikke! (They also co-created the Nickelodeon series Pinky Malinky, and both have worked on many,…
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It's the end of the year, which means it's time for us to put out a new episode and feel guilty for not releasing more this year! (We were busy, but we got lots more planned for next year!) Our guests this month are George Lockett (Senior Writer at Failbetter Games and a Narrative Consultant, Writer, and Designer at Bear Wolf Narrative. Previously …
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We've got a unionization-heavy episode for y'all as we've got Rob (additional writer on Indivisible for Lab Zero Games, writer on Spider-Man 2 for Insomniac Games, and current co-chair of the WGAW's LGBTQ+ Writers Committee) and Andrew (writer, narrative designer, narrative director, story consultant, and more on games like Horizon Forbidden West, …
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504: How to Self-Publish Your Book! Chandler Bolt, Self-Publishing School
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A book is the new business card and a great way to grow your business! Chandler Bolt is an investor, advisor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.” Self-Publishing School is an INC 5000 company the last 3 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fas…
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Somehow we're over halfway through the year, but this podcast is still going! Our guests this month are Sarah Baylus (Principal Writer at Larian Studios where she’s currently working on Baldur’s Gate III, and previously she wrote on Divinity: Original Sin, and its sequel Divinity: Original Sin II) and Mike Laidlaw (Chief Creative Officer at Yellow …
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503: Todd Duncan & High Trust Selling: The Holy Grail of Sales Influence
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It takes a lifetime to build trust, and a minute to lose it. Jason Hartman welcomes Todd Duncan, author, speaker and the world’s leading authority on trust! People thrive on trust and the bigger the financial decision, the more trust is necessary. How can you create that? Todd also reminds us that nobody gets a paycheck for being busy! Managing you…
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Back in the throes of summer, we've got Corey (lead narrative designer at Silver Rain Games, writer and narrative designer on WindRush Tales, editor and social media manager of Butterfly Books, and a journalist, critic and content producer for companies such as PlayStation, Yahoo! and the Eurogamer Network) and Kelsie (narrative designer at Obsidia…
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Zoe Franznick & Franciska Csongrady
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It’s time to get MEDIEVAL with our guests Zoe (currently an Associate Narrative Designer at Obsidian Games working on unannounced projects, and she is also the cohost of the Maniculum Podcast) and Franciska (currently the Narrative Lead on Around for Primal Game Studios, and also the Senior Narrative Designer on Ayna: Shattered Truth for Designmati…
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502: Dr. Peter McCullough, Mandates, Misinformation, Censorship & The Thought Police
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Join Jason today as he welcomes Dr. Peter McCullough, MD. Dr. McCullough has over 50 peer-reviewed papers and is an extremely credible person in the medical field. You can also watch the video NOT on YouTube (having been censored) but on Jason’s other video sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee After recei…
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501: Russia’s War on Ukraine: Peter Zeihan & Russian New World Order, NATO, Economic & Agricultural Fallout
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Today, Jason welcomes geopolitical expert Peter Zeihan to the show today to discuss the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Peter discusses Putin’s motivations, Russia’s demographics and energy exports and if the response from the West will be enough to stop this conflict. What are the short and long term economic and agricultural implications …
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500: Mark Victor Hansen, Ask! The Bridge From Your Dreams to Reality, Jason Hartman University Live Event
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The legendary Mark Victor Hansen, best selling author, real estate investor and entrepreneur is Jason's guest in today's 10th episode, talking about his new book, Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. Most people have beautiful dreams deep inside—the things they would like to have, the relationships they’d love to enjoy, and the wellne…
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We celebrate spooky season all year round here, which is why we've brought back Ashley (Character Art Director at Bad Robot Games, previously Character Art Director at Naughty Dog, Lead Character Concept Artist on The Last of Us Part II, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and a concept artist on The Last of Us: Left Behind) and…
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We’re BACK! AGAIN! And we swear we’re gonna post more episodes this year than we did last year! Alyssa (writer of fiction, comics, and games. Winner of the Nebula Award, the World Fantasy Award, and the Locus Award, finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and her fiction has been shortlisted for the Hugo, Bram Stoker, and Shirl…
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499: Franchising with Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting
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Register for the VIRTUAL LIVE Creating Wealth conference on January 28 and 29, 2022.Visit JasonHartman.com today! Meet Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting. Today, he and Jason talk about the world of NON-FOOD franchising and how more and more people are discovering how lucrative owning a franchise can be. Franchising is the better path for many w…
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498: 12 Week Year by Brian Moran- Achieve More in 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 months
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Register for the VIRTUAL LIVE Creating Wealth conference on January 28 and 29, 2022.Visit JasonHartman.com today! In today’s 10th episode Jason welcomes an old friend, Brian Moran, author of the best-selling book The 12 Week Year-The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to twelve weeks. Most organizations and individuals work…
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We're back with a new, Returnal-focused episode! Joining us are Gregory (Narrative & Cinematic Director at Housemarque on Returnal. Also the co-founder, CEO, and Director of Convict Games, where he's made Stone and the upcoming Burn. Previously was a Senior Narrative Designer at Remedy Entertainment on Control and a narrative designer on Quantum Br…
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George Gammon Speaking at Empowered Investor LIVE
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George Gammon Speaking at Empowered Investor LIVE ** LIVE ORLANDO CONFERENCE ** Join us for Empowered Investor LIVE: https://www.EmpoweredInvestor.com Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com Jason’s TV Clips: https://vimeo.com/549444172
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497: 4 Disciplines That Will Boost Your Business with Franklin Covey's Jim Huling
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If you could distill the most important business practices down to 4 words, what would they be? Jim Huling, co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals, joins Jason Hartman to discuss the 4 words and how to use them to drastically improve your business. Key Takeaways: [3:39] The 4 words you need to know to suc…
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496: Wired for Story, How We Really Make Decisions with Lisa Cron
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Jason Hartman talks with Lisa Cron, author of the new book Story or Die, about how we really make decisions, why humans are so impacted by stories, and how to identify the parts of your story that can impact those you're trying to reach. Key Takeaways: [1:05] We are wired for stories. Stories sway us more than facts [4:14] We like to think that we …
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How are we almost done with May already?! It's bananas, and you know what else is bananas? Our guests for today's episode! Bahiyya (game designer, writer, and filmmaker who’s currently doing her masters in film, and is most well-known for her IGF award-winning game After Hours that will be released soon) and Son (writer who's currently the studio d…
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Spring is here and so are Leslee (Design Producer on Marvel Strike Force at Scopely, previously a writer and development manager at Riot, and held a variety of narrative design and production roles at 2K and Dorian) and Cassandra (award-winning game & fiction writer who’s worked on such games as Sunless Skies, Wasteland 3, and Falcon Age)! They joi…
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495: Foundational Beliefs, Prosperity & Your Life's Highest & Best Use with Randy Gage
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The one person you have the most trouble forgiving is yourself. Yet much of the way we think and act was learned before we reached the age of 10. Randy Gage, author of the new book Radical Rebirth, joins Jason Hartman to discuss how we can constantly reinvent ourselves to become the best version we can possibly be. Key Takeaways: [1:30] Randy's on …
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