Best Christy Jenkins Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating 37 Years of Joy: An Interview with Retiring Educator Molly Barnes 57:50

35m ago57:50

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Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/celebrating-37-years-of-joy-an-interview-with-retiring-educator-molly-barnes/ In this heartfelt episode, Paula interviews Molly Barnes, the beloved principal and superintendent of Sunol Glenn Elementary. Molly shares her passionate journey in education, reflecting on the joy and challen…

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Activism and Resilience with Christy Tending: Writing Through Grief and Joy 53:21

2d ago53:21

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Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/07/activism-and-resilience-with-christy-tending-writing-through-grief-and-joy/ I'm welcoming back my friend and author Christy Tending. Christy is joining me to discuss her new book, "The High Priestess of the Apocalypse," which is a lyrical exploration of disobedience, grief, healing, and…

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Kevin Chapman - I Prepared For That Moment 1:41:29

7d ago1:41:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss The Bikeriders and new merch. Then Jeff speaks with actor Kevin Chapman about working for the Mayor of Boston, his early childhood with an alcoholic war veteran father and mother from the nuns in Biddeford, ME, his leap into acting and getting Mystic River, and more. And Jeff cracke…

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Finding Joy through Structure and Elegance with Jennifer L. Scott, Author of The Madame Chic books 42:04

9d ago42:04

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Read the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/06/finding-joy-through-structure-and-elegance-with-jennifer-l-scott/ In this episode of Jump Start Your Joy, Paula interviews Jennifer L. Scott, the New York Times bestselling author of the Madame Chic Series and content creator behind The Daily Connoisseur, who shares how adding structure…

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Mike Skelton - What’s Playing This Weekend? 1:35:51

14d ago1:35:51

1:35:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss the TV series Dark Matter. Then, Jeff talks with screenwriter Mike Skelton about their similar paths into Hollywood and the different roads from there forth, Mike selling scripts to studios and Jeff with his indie spirit. And Jeff crackerjack calls Bobby Biittner, son of Cubs Larry …

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Embracing the Gifts of Nellie Oleson: Alison Arngrim on her time on Little House on the Prairie 1:01:27

16d ago1:01:27

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Get the full show notes: Follow/subscribe to JSYJ (free) on your favorite app: https://plnk.to/JumpStartYourJoy Alison Arngrim, the actress best known for her role as Nellie Oleson on 'Little House on the Prairie' joins Paula in this look back episode. This episode, originally recorded a few years ago, is revisited as Paula and her son prepare to v…

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Chris Chelios - I Never Took Anything For Granted 1:51:22

21d ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, hockey legend Chris Chelios talks about his incredible journey through multiple continents, from taking a boat to Australia to learning how to fight in Canada to competing in the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo under armed watch to his recent honor of getting his number retired by the Chicago Blackhawks. Then Jeff…

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Exploring Trauma and Joy with author Jen Soriano 47:49

23d ago47:49

47:49

Get the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/06/exploring-trauma-and-joy-with-author-jen-soriano Follow/subscribe to JSYJ (free) on your favorite app: https://plnk.to/JumpStartYourJoy In this episode of Jumpstart Your Joy, Paula interviews Jen Soriano, a Filipinx writer and movement builder, about her experiences with trauma and heali…

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Rob Weiss - The Rest Is Just A Hustle, Man 1:50:27

28d ago1:50:27

1:50:27

Send us a Text Message. In the intro, Jeff and Christie get real about the struggle of the independent journey. Then Jeff chats with writer/producer/director Rob Weiss (Entourage, Ballers) about his trajectory into Hollywood, his hit TV shows, and writing Hells Angels together for Fox2000. Then, Jeff crackerjack calls Andy Masur, who worked in the …

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Embracing What You Stand FOR in This New Era of JSYJ 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Get the full show notes: https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2024/06/what-do-you-stand-for/ In the first episode of Season 8 of 'Jumpstart Your Joy,' I'm returning after an 18-month break to discuss the profound changes and reflections experienced during the hiatus. The episode dives into themes of intentional living, navigating grief, the importance of s…

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Jody Davis - Cubs Fans Are The Greatest 1:39:43

1M ago1:39:43

1:39:43

Send us a Text Message. Cool insight and great stories in this episode. Jeff interviews Cubs catcher Jody Davis to discuss that great ’84 season. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Matt Boltz, the audio engineer for WGN when Ron Santo was in the booth. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would li…

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Scott Zolke - I Feel Like I've Been Stealing Bases For 40 Years 1:20:59

1M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Send us a Text Message. In the intro, Jeff and Christie discuss being spoiled, and then Jeff discusses Hollywood, deal-making, and being a Cub fan with entertainment lawyer Scott Zolke. Lastly, Jeff crackerjack calls Karen Bonelli, a family friend whose father helped put together Ron Santo Pizzeria and Pro’s Pizza. Support the Show. Thanks for list…

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Jimmy Bank - A Road Manager For A Very Large Rock Band 2:00:21

2M ago2:00:21

2:00:21

Send us a Text Message. Jeff interviews Jimmy Bank, the former traveling secretary for the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Oakland A’s, who has so many stories he could write a book. He talks about how he became the youngest in his position in MLB history and his wonderful relationship with Ron Santo. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Arthur Pul…

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“Travel Tips with Keith Kasarjian” (Bountiful S15E16) 48:26

2M ago48:26

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, May 6, 2024 We all will likely spend money on travel. We want to not only be responsible in our spending but also with our influence, especially when traveling to a foreign country. In this episode, Keith Kasarjian, Director of International Studies with Bear Valley Bible Institute, […]…

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Fergie Jenkins - You Gotta Pay Your 20 Game Winner! 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff speaks with Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins about his incredible career, his time with the Cubs, and that 1969 team. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew Spencer Brown, who’s studying Sports Business at the University of Oklahoma. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If…

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“Financial Lessons-Learned from Recording 200 Episodes” (Bountiful S15E15) 36:34

2M ago36:34

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 29, 2024 To celebrate our 200th recorded episode, we’re sharing some lessons we learned about podcasting that correspond to principles of stewardship. In this episode, we’ll talk about those principles, how we apply them on this show and how we can all apply them in our personal […]…

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“Mortgages In The News” (Bountiful S15E14) 38:23

3M ago38:23

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 22, 2024 Mortgages have been in the news a lot recently. Higher interest rates combined with higher prices have made mortgages more expensive than in the past few years. In this episode, Gary & Christy take away the click-bait words and (some) bias as they discuss […]…

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Ira Deutchman - Do You Have That Hook? 1:34:39

3M ago1:34:39

1:34:39

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie discuss their top five favorite baseball films. Jeff interviews independent studio mogul Ira Deutchman (A Woman Under the Influence, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Sex Lies and Videotape, Hoop Dreams). They discuss Ira’s enduring career, distributing This Old Cub, and some insightful advi…

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Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESSION by Agatha Christie 28:53

3M ago28:53

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Even though Kales basically set her up for failure, Alyson does a decent job at figuring out the who, what, when, where and why in this mystery. Kales learns what extremely popular book she has to read next and she's not excited about it.By Novel Predictions

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“Challenging The Norms” (Bountiful S15E13) 35:06

3M ago35:06

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 15, 2024 Conformity can be a good thing, especially when it involves positive peer pressure or keeping things organized. However, not all conformity is good. In fact, the Bible challenges us not to be conformed to this world (Romans 12:2). In this episode, we talk about […]…

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Predictions: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS by Agatha Christie 27:17

3M ago27:17

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Alyson gets the challenge of all challenges when it comes to predictions. Kales basically sets her up to fail with this iconic whodonit by the Queen of Mystery.By Novel Predictions

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“Values-Based Investing with Dale Hubbert” (Bountiful S15E12)

3M ago

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 8, 2024 When we invest in a 401(k), IRA, or other type of brokerage account, we normally put money into individual stocks, individual bonds, or “baskets” like ETFs or index funds. We want to put our money to work for us in ways that will yield […]…

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Bobby Dernier - Tiger Paws On My Feet 1:19:09

3M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff interviews center fielder Bobby Dernier about the incredible 1984 Cubs team and its success, which took Chicago by storm. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Gino’s East LA owner Dan Michaels. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy what you hear and would like to support u…

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“Don’t Be Fooled by Scams” (Bountiful S15E11) 28:40

3M ago28:40

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 1, 2024 It’s not always pleasant to talk about “ways people try to steal your money”, but it’s a necessary discussion. Part of being a good steward is learning the art of financial discernment – learning how to make wise decisions regarding our personal finances. One […]…

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Review: LADY CLAIRE IS ALL THAT by Maya Rodale 27:04

4M ago27:04

27:04

Kales discovers how much she hates 90s romcom movie tropes and that romances books pre-2018 aren't really her style. She also introduces the next prediction book to Alyson which, they come to find out, is the oldest book they've ever read on this podcast.By Novel Predictions

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Nate Oliver - We Hit A Tailspin 1:04:51

4M ago1:04:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff and Christie talk about luck. Jeff interviews Dodger/Cub Nate Oliver about that Cubs 1969 team, singing Pennant Fever, and the Koufax no-hitter in ’65. Then Jeff crackerjack calls Joey Hickman, son of Cubs slugger Jim Hickman. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you enjoy…

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“The Value of Boundaries” (Bountiful S15E10) 41:01

4M ago41:01

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 18, 2024 Boundaries are an important part of having a healthy life and good relationships. In this episode, we discuss some tips on setting effective boundaries. These tips will help in most areas of our life and especially with our personal finances. Resources: We want to […]…

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“Jesus Talks Stewardship” (Bountiful S15E9) 27:10

4M ago27:10

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 11, 2024 Jesus talked a lot about stewardship during his ministry. In this episode, we highlight four things Jesus said that are recorded in Luke 12. Then, we discuss how we can live those things out. The passages we review are: We want to hear from […]…

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Barry Rozner - We Are What We Are 1:36:44

4M ago1:36:44

1:36:44

Send us a Text Message. Jeff and Christie discuss regret. The earnest Barry Rozner talks about how he went from a vender to an award-winning sports journalist, his relationship with Ron Santo, writing Ron’s Hall of Fame speech, and more. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his nephew, Sam Brown. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and sha…

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Predictions: LADY CLAIRE IS ALL THAT by Maya Rodale 27:25

4M ago27:25

27:25

Kales tries to recall her 00s romcom knowledge as she predicts what will happen in Lady Claire is All That by Maya Rodale.By Novel Predictions

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“Financial Illiteracy” (Bountiful S15E8) 30:27

4M ago30:27

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 4, 2024 Financial literacy involves knowing the core building blocks of personal finance on which we can increase our knowledge. But, is financial illieracy a problem? Can we be faithful in our stewardship of God’s money without understanding money & how it works? In this episode, we […]…

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“Tips On Buying A Car” (Bountiful S15E7) 44:35

4M ago44:35

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 26, 2024 Buying a car can have an emotional aspect to it. Sometimes we view the vehicle we drive as an extension of ourselves, and this can complicate matters when what we want doesn’t fit within our budget. In this episode, we discuss five things to […]…

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Review: FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarrows 28:59

5M ago28:59

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Alyson learns just how predictable and trope-y Fourth Wing really is and she reveals the next book Kales has to read and predict.By Novel Predictions

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Ron Rapoport - A New Beginning 1:15:29

5M ago1:15:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jeff talks with the masterful biographer/reporter Ron Rapoport about his book on Ernie Banks and that Cubs 1969 team. Then Jeff crackerjack calls his childhood friend and armchair GM, Peter Nestos, to discuss the Cubs’ upcoming season. Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Please follow and share. If you e…

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“Bountiful 101: Introducing Fiduciaries” (Bountiful S15E6) 31:08

5M ago31:08

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 19, 2024 Bountiful 101 is when we take a subject, like fiduciaries, and introduce some of its concepts. Our goal for episodes like this is to combine our Christian attitude with a little bit of knowledge in order that we may glorify God by making wiser […]…

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“How to Be a Better Saver” (Bountiful S15E5) 43:36

5M ago43:36

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 12, 2024 Even though the recommended savings goal is typically 10% of disposable income, research suggests that the average American saves less than half that amount. There are many reasons why many of us fall short of that 10% ideal, and some of those reasons are within […]…

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Predictions: FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros 28:54

5M ago28:54

28:54

Alyson follows all the typical tropes as she predictions what's going to happen in the bestselling fantasy, romance book, Fourth Wing.By Novel Predictions

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“Unexpected Expenses! Now What?” (Bountiful S15E4) 41:39

5M ago41:39

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 5, 2024 Unexpected expenses are, ironically, something we expect to happen. This could be a home repair, medical bill, school expense, or an event in your life. In this episode, we talk about what we can do when unexpected expenses happen. Even though we cannot control […]…

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“How To Build a Budget” (Bountiful S15E3) 34:40

5M ago34:40

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 29, 2024 Budgets are for everybody. While a budget may look different from person to person, everyone can reap the benefits of having an outlined spending plan. In this episode, we talk about what a budget is, the importance of budgets, and then how to make […]…

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“Putting Money In Its Place” (Bountiful S15E2) 23:28

6M ago23:28

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 22, 2024 When it comes to our material possessions, including money, we want to make sure to keep them where they belong. If our money is “rightly placed”, so to speak, then our plans to give, save, and spend have good chances of success. We would also […]…

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“How to Misplace Money” (Bountiful S15E1) 23:12

6M ago23:12

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 14, 2024 We usually like to keep things in their “spot”. Car keys, wallets, and toothbrushes all have a place where they belong. If these get misplaced, we have trouble finding them. We try to proceed through our day, but we have to backtrack to find, […]…

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Review: TWO WRONGS MAKE A RIGHT by Chloe Liese 29:31

7M ago29:31

29:31

Kales has never been so happy to be wrong in her predictions. See why that's the case in this latests episodes as Kales and Alyson review Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese.By Novel Predictions

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“The Fruit of the Spirit and Stewardship” (Bountiful S14E12) 29:32

7M ago29:32

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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, November 27, 2023 Financial matters matter because they can impact our soul. How do we handle the material blessings God provides to us? Do we handle them with love, joy, and peace? Do we use those blessings to be kind, good, and gentle? Do we manage our […]…

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Peter Conti - Feed The Journey 1:20:11

7M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

Send us a Text Message. In the last episode of the season, Jeff continues his conversation with Peter Conti, discussing documentaries, novels, teaching, and how hard it is in Hollywood to get projects going. Then, dear friend Dan Foley gets the crackerjack call, who began the artistic journey with Jeff, collaborating on the play The 25th Man, which…

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