Best Jack Bender Podcasts (2024)

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Sozin's Comet: Part 3 with Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko 49:58

29m ago49:58

49:58

Answers to fan questions, (potential) future cosplay plans from Bryan and Dante, and insider stories about how this epic, multi-part finale came to be. There’s lots of Avatar goodness to unveil as Janet and Dante welcome back their two dads, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for the brilliant climax to this series finale! Learn more about your ad …

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Sabbath REST in a Burnout Culture w/ Brent Smith 44:43

2d ago44:43

44:43

What does it look like to Sabbath well? In today’s fast-paced world, it is crucial that we understand what it means to truly rest. Join our guest host Isaac Dagneau as he spends time with Brent Smith from Riverside Calvary Chapel where they do a deep dive on the history of Sabbath throughout Scripture and what true rest looks like in today’s busy w…

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Meet the Cast with Mae Whitman and Jack De Sena! 38:55

7d ago38:55

38:55

It’s a water tribe family reunion! Meet the voice actor who originated the courageous, compassionate and inspiring Katara - Mae Whitman! And what would a water tribe family reunion be without the voice of everyone’s favorite boomerang guy, Jack De Sena. This fantastic duo joins Janet and Dante to talk about Mae’s early acting days and what it was l…

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Should Christians FAST Today? w/ Matt Bender 57:59

4d ago57:59

57:59

If you find yourself in the health section of Indigo or Barnes and Nobles, you are bound to find books written by healthcare professionals on fasting. Fasting and intermittent fasting are huge trends these days. Did you know that the Bible talks a lot about fasting? Besides the physical health benefits, fasting is an important practice for Christia…

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Sozin's Comet: Part 1 & 2 with Evanna Lynch 1:06:57

14d ago1:06:57

1:06:57

With Sozin’s Comet only a few days away, Zuko shares the Fire Lord’s plans with Team Avatar. They must stop him before the comet arrives, but when the time comes, will Aang have the heart to do what he must to save his friends and restore balance to the world? It’s a heavy burden to carry (good thing it's him and not us!). Janet and Dante are joine…

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Poor Male Portrayals Vs God's Original Design w/ Nancy Pearcey 28:30

11d ago28:30

28:30

*Previously aired on June 19, 2023* (Interview Only) Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends some time with Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey as she unpacks her book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. This is a big topic in today’s culture and so it is critical for us as believers to understand the truths of Scripture …

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Best Redemption with Gene Luen Yang 47:21

17d ago47:21

47:21

Forget about main character ENERGY, let’s talk about some character DEVELOPMENT. Janet and Dante welcome back award-winning artist, and the writer of the first 5 ATLA graphic novels, Gene Luen Yang, for a thoughtful discussion about redemption - which characters deserve it, the importance of redemption in a storyline, and who had the best redemptio…

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Are You Prepared to SHARE Your Faith? w/Matt Smethurst 28:30

18d ago28:30

28:30

*Previously aired on March 27, 2023* (Interview Only) There has been a quote floating around for many years that says, “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.” This quote has been shared by many Christians with good intentions, but there are some problems with it. The main problem is this: it’s just not biblical. Join host Andre…

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The Elemental Players with Tim Hedrick, Josh Hamilton, & John O'Bryan 1:03:18

24d ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Janet and Dante take a closer look at the marvel that is ‘The Ember Island Players’, getting the inside scoop from the writers of the episode: Tim Hedrick, Josh Hamilton, and John O'Bryan. Then, Janet shares some fan-favorite moments and we find out if the writers ever really believed ‘Zutara’ could exist. Were they just humoring us??? Tune in to f…

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Out Of CONTEXT Bible Verses w/ Dr. John Neufeld 57:15

25d ago57:15

57:15

Context is everything. There are so many believers who naively take individual verses from Scripture and try to make it frame their theology. The reality is, we can make all sorts of passages mean all sorts of things depending on what we want to hear. Join host Andrew Marcus as he sits down with ministry friend Dr. John Neufeld from Back to the Bib…

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‘The Ember Island Players’ with Andrea Romano 1:07:13

1M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

From the icy South Pole, to the heart of Ba Sing Se - featuring singing nomads, pirates, and a surprisingly knowledgeable merchant of cabbage, it’s ‘The Ember Island Players’. Janet and Dante are joined by legendary Voice Director, Andrea Romano, to talk about this LEGENDARY episode where team Avatar stumbles upon a play about themselves and their …

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Understanding God Through History w/ Jack Mooring 46:12

1M ago46:12

46:12

One of the most dangerous things we see in today’s culture is forgetfulness. A major event takes place, and it only takes a few days to forget and move on to the latest news. The same thing happens when it comes to our spiritual journeys. It is crucial for us as believers to remember. We must fix our eyes on all that God has done through His Word, …

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Favorite Non-Benders with Hector Navarro 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

Janet and Dante are joined once again by expert of all things Avatarverse, Hector Navarro, to give some love to the sterling non-bender characters who show us time and again their ability to defeat the toughest adversaries, come up with perfect plans, or make or break someone else's! From total powerhouses like Sokka and Suki to Mai, Ty Lee, and mo…

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Should Christians Be INVOLVED With Politics? w/ Bruce Clemenger 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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We are living in an interesting time to say the very least. We see preachers that are politically motivated delivering messages that are geared more towards social justices and culture rather than unpacking biblical truths. As we gear up for election season in America and all that is happening within Canada, we need to make sure we are rooted in Go…

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The Southern Raiders with Jennie Kwan 57:06

2M ago57:06

57:06

It's the welcome return of the original voice of Suki, Jennie Kwan, who joins Janet and Dante for a deeper dive into the fate of Katara and Sokka's mother. Strap in for this emotional rollercoaster as Zuko and Katara team up for the ultimate side quest filled with heartbreak and healing in, ‘The Southern Raiders’. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Should Christians FIGHT Culture & Government? w/ Dr. John Neufeld 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

Join us this week on THE INDOUBT SHOW as we dive into the great christianity and culture debate recorded live from Manitoba, Winkler! On this episode, we will be talking about how Christians can live within culture biblically, along with challenging how believers can view our government and political systems with a Christ-like mindset. Join host An…

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The Gaang’s Bending Evolutions with Antoine Bandele 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Janet and Dante continue their journey to become officially unofficial professors of the Avatarverse as they are joined by Author, YouTuber, and Avatar expert, Antoine Bandele, to talk about the fiercest benders throughout the series. From the most iconic bending moments to the most underrated, the group nerds out about some of our favorite bending…

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SAVED From A Life Of ADDICTION w/ Colin Lancelot 59:09

2M ago59:09

59:09

Many people become hopeless when they are in the midst of an addiction. It feels like there is no way out, and that it’s not even worth trying to fight it. The stats don’t help. It is said that 100,000 people have died of drug overdoses last year in America. Addiction of all kinds are leaving people stuck in bondage with no sense of hope. Join host…

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Fire Nation Vacation 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

You know it, we know it, and if you don’t know yet, Dante will surely remind you - there are a lot of good people in the Fire Nation! Join special guests Amytess Girgis and Lexie Henning, along with our favorite co-hosts Janet and Dante, to celebrate just that. From cool towns to spicy foods to festivals and culture, there's a lot to love in this c…

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Is SWEARING A Sin? w/ Joshua Scott 51:20

2M ago51:20

51:20

As culture continues to change, it seems that many Christians continue to adapt to the changes. Many people are saying yes and amen to things that should be avoided rather than encouraged and celebrated. What about swearing? The use of profanity in today’s culture is something that most people do not even think twice about. Is profanity something t…

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Jack Appleby's Approach to Narrative-Driven Social Media Content 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

On today's episode, I spoke with Jack Appleby, who writes Future Social and has been in the social media and marketing space for over a decade. In this episode, you'll learn: How social has changed from 2014 to 2024 How brands should think about narrative and series content The only 2 social media best practices that actually exist And much more.…

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‘The Boiling Rock: Part 2’ with Josh Hamilton & May Chan 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

Dive into part two of the most epic escape! Janet and Dante are once again joined by episode writers May Chan and Josh Hamilton for the twists and turns of ‘The Boiling Rock: Part 2’. We see just how much ‘Uncle Warden’ gets into everyone’s business, talk about the least ideal place to run into an ex, and catch yet another surprise appearance of ev…

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How CHRISTIANS Should Navigate NEGATIVE Self-Talk w/ John Beeson 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

Our minds are factories of thoughts - some intentional, some not. Sometimes these thoughts are born of morbid curiosity, and other times these thoughts arise from our sinful hearts. Where do these thoughts come from? How do we deal with such thoughts? What about negative self-talk? Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with pastor and author Jo…

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McKenna Sweazey's Insights on Web3, AI, and VR in Marketing 21:18

2M ago21:18

21:18

On today's episode, I spoke with McKenna Sweazey, the Founder of MetaXModa, about marketplace marketing and AI. McKenna is an experienced global marketer and Web3 expert who has worked for brands like YSL, Google, and the Financial Times. You'll learn: The challenges and fun of marketing a marketplace How McKenna uses AI in her workflow Cutting edg…

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Favorite Adversaries with Ethan Schulteis 1:10:18

3M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

From Admiral Zhao to the Fire Lord himself, Team Avatar has had their fair share of fiery foes - but how do we really feel about their greatest enemies? Ethan Schulteis joins Janet and Dante for a lively discussion drilling down into some of the adversaries we've met in Books One, Two, and Three. Who’s the most fun? Who deserves redemption? And how…

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How GOD’S working in The MIDDLE EAST! w/ Uncle Sam 56:23

3M ago56:23

56:23

God is doing great things in the Middle East. The stories of people having visions of Jesus, brothers in the Lord getting sent to jail, not realizing their purpose of being there was to share the Good News with those on the inside! God is amazing, and doing amazing things! Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with his uncle where they unpack a…

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Vishal Korlipara's Strategy for Running High-Performance Meta Ads 20:03

3M ago20:03

20:03

Vishal Korlipara is a digital growth pro with more than 10 years of experience on high-impact marketing and product strategy. He contributed over $120 Million in New Net Revenue to businesses (Credit Karma, Intuit, Future, Maximus) You'll learn: How Maximus is thinking about Meta Ads How to use competitive insights in ads Hot takes on AI in marketi…

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‘The Boiling Rock: Part 1’ with Josh Hamilton & May Chan 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Things really start to heat up (literally) as Zuko and Sokka venture out on an impromptu, secret rescue mission to save Sokka’s father in, “The Boiling Rock: Part 1”. Uncover more behind-the-scenes info as Janet and Dante are joined by episode writers May Chan and Josh Hamilton, who reminisce about the inception of this tense, thrilling adventure. …

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Wealth and Stewardship Advice w/ David Ash 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

A lot of people quote the passage incorrectly and say that money is the root of all kinds of evil. They are missing one key word. Love. It is, in fact, the love of money that is the root of all kinds of evil. Money in itself is not evil. It can be used for good and for God! The Bible talks a lot about money. The importance of saving, the dangers of…

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Mark Huber's Method for Collecting Customer Evidence 21:41

3M ago21:41

21:41

On today's episode, I spoke with Mark Huber about generalists, marketing strategy vs execution, and customer evidence. Mark is the VP of Marketing at UserEvidence and has worked across tons of different marketing roles. You'll learn: The pros and cons of being a marketing generalist Why some companies get stuck on strategy How to start collecting c…

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The Fashion of Avatar with Angela Song-Mueller 1:12:38

3M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Janet & Dante are joined by Avatar insider, Angela Song-Mueller, and fashion student Valerie Bortolutti, for an in depth discussion about the fashion of the Avatarverse. From Angela's work designing character wardrobe for the beloved animated series, to Valerie's real-life fashion line inspired by her love of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Lege…

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World Religions Unraveled: Sikhism w/ Isaac Paul 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

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We continue our World Religions Unraveled series with an insightful conversation studying the history and teachings of Sikhism. As Christians, we ought to be aware of the differences and similarities that others practice in different faith backgrounds in order to have meaningful conversations and be used to help lead people to the LORD. Join host A…

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Jason Vana's Step-by-Step Guide to Building Brands 31:19

3M ago31:19

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In this episode, I spoke with Jason Vana, the CEO and Founder of Shft Agency, for companies who need help with brand marketing. Jason is also very active on LinkedIn and a good example of consistently building an audience over time. In this episode you'll learn: What brand actually means The in-depth process of building a brand from scratch What a …

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‘The Firebending Masters’ with Zach Tyler Eisen 57:24

3M ago57:24

57:24

Master of all four elements, in the house! Voice of Aang, Zach Tyler Eisen, returns for another huge fan-favorite episode. We know Twinkle Toes has got some moves, but what other members of Team Avatar can keep up with his fancy footwork? And more importantly, can Janet convince Dante and Zach to attempt the Dragon Dance themselves? Find out, as th…

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World Religions Unraveled: Hinduism w/ Suraj Kasula 49:51

3M ago49:51

49:51

Our World Religions Unraveled series is designed to equip Christians with resources and tools to engage in meaningful conversations with people who practice different religions. Understanding other religions and cultures is an important aspect of evangelism. Hinduism is a religion that has been around for many years and continues to grow in influen…

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