Best Lightning Rod Podcasts (2024)

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Paul, The Lightning Rod 42:34

16d ago42:34

42:34

Today brings us to the conclusion of the Apostle Paul's third missionary journey. We will survey the entire chapter, which sets the stage for a massive change in Paul's life.1 - Paul Was Privately Persistent (1-14)2 - Paul Was Properly Purified (15-26)3 - Paul Was Publicly Provocative (27-40)By Jim Harris

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CarCast+Edmunds - Driving the Audi SQ7, VW ID.Buzz and new Nissan Kicks 52:11

12m ago52:11

52:11

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8.20 - Mike Bobo Used Splash - Ole Miss Review 54:24

3h ago54:24

54:24

It's time to deal with the thing we fear the most. Not a loss to a conference opponent, or humiliation at the hands of the SEC's most annoyingly waspy fanbase, but therapy. Yara and Nathan are here to be with you in this group session. We're gonna talk it all out. We go over our days (Yara saw two scary movies, and only one of them was the UGA offe…

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The Parallel Truths of Wisdom 41:26

15h ago41:26

41:26

1 - Lacking / Asking (5)2 - Asking / Expecting (6)3 - Not Expecting / Not Receiving (7-8)By Scott Basolo

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BPST Episode 268 - "The Retirement Talk" 1:31:59

2h ago1:31:59

1:31:59

We start the show talking about my days working in a movie theater, and that very quickly parlays into the plans that Todd and I have for retirement, with a quick detour into a bowling (11:30) chat, which lasts WAY too long. We also lay out full plans (58:30) for Todd's new record store, which he'll never open. Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, Donruss Sc…

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Day 2 of the 2024 SEMA Show, Matt talks with Blazin Rodz and Edelbrock Group 54:23

8m ago54:23

54:23

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8.19 - Pick a Lane - Ole Miss Preview 1:16:48

3h ago1:16:48

1:16:48

Yara and Nathan are with the episode you've been waiting for. We're talking about Heighty Teighty, Land Sharks, Joey Freshwater, and all the dirt Yara can find. We're breaking down the game, talking about stats, and giving our predictions. We're here with the Ole Miss Preview. Highlights Include Qualitative Preview - 3:57 #AskCBC - 37:03 Quantitati…

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Designed to Desire (Part 3) 56:18

1d ago56:18

56:18

3 Features of God's Design that Reveal Your Greatest Need1 - Introduction (4-7)2 - A Prepared Place (8-14)3 - A Perspicuous Perspective (15-17)4 - A Perfect Pair (18-25)By Scott Basolo

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Day 1 of the 2024 SEMA Show, Matt talks with ProCharger and Holley Performance 49:51

39m ago49:51

49:51

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8.18 - We Come Not to Praise Carson - Florida Review 56:24

1h ago56:24

56:24

Hello! Nothing crazy going on today, nope, everything's fine. The only thing of note that we have to talk about is the Florida review. Nathan and Yara are here to walk you through their weekends, psychoanalyze a quarterback, and use the Vibe Chart (TM TM TM) to talk about where we are in the season. CW: Nathan talks about some pretty intense stuff …

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Would You Like to Play a Game Theory? 55:48

7h ago55:48

55:48

This week we look at something called "Game Theory," which is the study of mathematical models of strategic interactions, and has applications in many fields of social science, economics, logic, systems science, computer science, and more. We've also got an action-packed news segment, including Warhol- and cheese-related thefts, a new "Oregon Trail…

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Giving A Good Testimony 35:30

2d ago35:30

35:30

As chapter 21 closed, Paul had just asked the Roman commander for permission to speak to the Jews who were still wanting to kill him. Paul surprised the commander by speaking to him in Greek.As I pointed out last week, the end of chapter 21 is an example of one of the silliest possible chapter divisions in the Bible. There is no change of location,…

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BPST Episode 267 - "Halloween Spooktacular: a ROD of cookie dough" 1:21:18

3h ago1:21:18

1:21:18

The show begins with some candy chat since it's Halloween week, and morphs into a fun dessert story. We bring everyone up to speed (18:00) on the CO trip of a few weeks ago. We hop back into (37:15) Halloween plans, and talk about the "dad candy tax" and if we can find Todd on Halloween! We also jump into a LONG conversation about Candyland (40:00)…

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8.17 - Why do you hate Florida - Florida Preview 1:35:38

8h ago1:35:38

1:35:38

It's hate week. We know you have all been hating the gators like you should, but we're here to help you put that little bit of extra juice into it. Yara, Nathan, and Macon Dawg are here with a plus-sized CBC episode to walk you through why we hate florida, break down the game, talk about stats, and seriously you guys, just hate the gators so much. …

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All about tire testing and visiting the Treadwell Research Park 49:51

17m ago49:51

49:51

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Designed to Desire (Part 2) 49:28

13d ago49:28

49:28

3 Features of God's Design that Reveal Your Greatest Need1 - Introduction (4-7)2 - A Prepared Place (8-14)3 - A Perspicuous Perspective (15-17)4 - A Perfect Pair (18-25)By Scott Basolo

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CarCast+Edmunds - New Scout, Lamborghini Sterrato, Porsche Dakar, Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally, BMW M5, and Audi Q8 51:45

2d ago51:45

51:45

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Evangelism/ Week #4 WS 44:26

16d ago44:26

44:26

By Scott Basolo

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BPST Episode 266 - "Drunk in Public: Transposed" 1:23:02

3d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

We start the show with bad accents, chat quickly about our upcoming "guys trip" to Colorado, and then jump into the death of one of my favorite bands, NOFX. We jump into one of my new fave YouTube (35:00) pages, Retro Rick's Game Point, and discuss the re-birth of 80s and 90s stuff! After a short economics lesson, we close out the show (64:00) talk…

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Goldberg shows up at WWE, his new car show and Matt visits the Lane Motor Museum 36:17

6d ago36:17

36:17

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Designed to Desire 47:09

20d ago47:09

47:09

3 Features of God's Design that Reveal Your Greatest Need1 - Introduction (4-7)2 - A Prepared Place (8-14)3 - A Perspicuous Perspective (15-17)4 - A Perfect Pair (18-25)By Scott Basolo

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Nate's Millions and Other News 1:10:11

9d ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Mark is out sick, so Todd is joined by NotNerd's very own Nate - who just had one of his Instagram posts hit a million views. Find out what it's like to go suddenly viral, as well as a news roundup that you have to listen to to the very end. I promise.By Mark and Toddcast

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8.16 - Nathan Eats a 22oz Steak - Texas Review 1:04:42

18d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

We're back, y'all! Yara and Nathan are here to review the Dawgs' biggest win of the season, a 30 - 15 defeat of the #1 Texas Longhorns. Yara's mom has a connection to God, Nathan lost a bet by predicting a Texas win and has to eat a steak, and Yara still hasn't forgiven you, Michael Bobo. Qualitative Review - 2:51 Quantitative Review - 38:59 If you…

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CarCast+Edmunds - Tesla Model S Plaid vs Lucid Air Sapphire in a head-to-head race. Also, the new McLaren W1 and Ferrari F80 56:53

9d ago56:53

56:53

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Shepherding Shepherds To Shepherd Sheep (Part 2) 46:58

23d ago46:58

46:58

We are near the end of the third of Paul's three missionary journey, and he has stopped off at the port city of Miletus. From there he called his elder friends from Ephesus to make the 50-mile trip to meet him for this farewell address.1 - Introduction: Who Are Elders? (Review)2 - Elders Are Exemplary (26-27)3 - Elders Are On Guard (28-30)4 - Elder…

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Evangelism/ Week #3 SLB 52:09

23d ago52:09

52:09

By Scott Basolo

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BPST Special Episode (Scott Speaks) - "Death of Physical Media?" 37:46

24d ago37:46

37:46

I hop on the mic in Todd's absence to chat about how we are likely only a few generations away from the complete death of physical media (DVDs, CDs, video game cartridges, etc). Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, Retro Rick's, Netflix Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zA IG & Twitter: the_bro_pod, littleBquotes E…

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8.15 - Mike Bobo Won't Make it on the Track - Texas Preview w. Zack Kalet 58:53

12d ago58:53

58:53

Hey y'all! It's such a big game that we decided to release two Texas previews! Yara is joined by guest host Zack Kalet to talk about the big game against the Longhorns, take Mike Bobo down a peg, and teach you about F1 through the a college football lens. If you liked today's episode, please leave us a rating or review. If you love what we do, cons…

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8.14 - Longhorns Steakhouse Down - The Texas Preview 1:13:00

14d ago1:13:00

1:13:00

UGA faces its second game of the year this season in Austin in a top-10 matchup with the Longhorns. Yara and Nathan are here to help you process that Munson storm of emotions with storylines, news, analysis, and stats to get your mind right for the weekend. Remember, Buc-ee's is the only good thing to come out of the Lone Star State, and horns down…

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A Portrait of Perfect Provision and Purpose (Part 3) 1:01:42

14d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

5 Movements that Detail God's Glorious Act of Creation1 - The Blank Canvas (1:1-2)2 - The First Stroke (1:3-10)3 - The Glorious Background (1:11-25)4 - The Crowning Theme (1:26-31)5 - The Author's Reflection (2:1-3)By Scott Basolo

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Joyce vs. The $64,000 Question vs. the Senate 51:35

15d ago51:35

51:35

The $64,000 Question" was one of many 1950s game shows that was caught up in cheating scandals. We tell the story of the show, the senate hearings, and a woman named Joyce who defied everyone.In our news segment, we chat about a neo-Nazi falling to his death on Hitler's favorite mountain, Mt. Adams is rumbling, Mt. Rainier is shrinking, NASA heads …

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CarCast+Edmunds - Advice on how to become an automotive journalist 46:35

15d ago46:35

46:35

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8.13 - Yara is in Mike Bobo's Walls = The Mississippi State Revie 1:02:06

29d ago1:02:06

1:02:06

We're back today with a review of the most disappointing ten-point victory of 2024, UGA's win over the Bizzarro Bulldogs of Starkville. Yara and Nathan are here to talk about a weekend of camping in Athens, being a (temporary) bachelor (hint: it's sad), and what the hell is going on with the defense. Oh, and the offense is frustratingly good, isn't…

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Shepherding Shepherds To Shepherd Sheep (Part 1) 45:16

1M ago45:16

45:16

To the elders of the church at Ephesus, the Apostle Paul taught very important New Testament doctrine in the realm of ecclesiology, the "Doctrine of the Church."1 - Introduction: Who Are Elders? (Today)2 - Elders Are Exemplary (26-27)3 - Elders Are On Guard (28-30)4 - Elders Are Alert (31)5 - Elders Are Biblicists (32)6 - Elders Are Givers (33-35)7…

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BPST Episode 265 - "Flights and Daps" 33:37

19d ago33:37

33:37

The show begins with Todd and I coming to you LIVE from Studio A before embarking on a fellas weekend up in the CO mountains. We also chat about Todd's visit to a private school. Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, United Airlines, Ruffles Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zA IG & Twitter: the_bro_pod, littleBquot…

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A Portrait of Perfect Provision and Purpose (Part 2) 52:06

1M ago52:06

52:06

5 Movements that Detail God's Glorious Act of Creation1 - The Blank Canvas (1:1-2, last time)2 - The First Stroke (1:3-10)3 - The Glorious Background (1:11-25)4 - The Crowning Theme (1:26-31)5 - The Author's Reflection (2:1-3)By Scott Basolo

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8.12 - Jeff Lebby, Lightning Rod - The Mississippi State Preview 43:23

21d ago43:23

43:23

Hey Y'all! We're back again today with the Miss. State preview. Yara has questions, Nathan has guesses, and we'll all get smarter together. We'll talk about CLANGA CLANGA, break down who this team is, and ask Kirby very nicely to please run up the score. Qualitative Preview - 2:39 Quantitative Preview - 16:30 If you liked today's episode, please le…

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What to look forward to at the SEMA Show, SEMA Fest and how you can be part of it. 47:02

20d ago47:02

47:02

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Mt. Tabor is Dead, Boring 56:46

22d ago56:46

56:46

Along with the grand volcanic dames of Mt. Hood, Rainier, St. Helens, and Adams, there are many extinct volcanoes and lava fields dotting the entire Portland area. This week we take a look at Mt. Tabor in specific, and the Boring Lava Field in general. In our news segment, we cover the end of tedious passwords, Earth's new second moon, which compan…

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8.11 - Nathan Applies for Social Security - The Auburn Review 44:23

30d ago44:23

44:23

We're here again to talk ball. But also, we're here to make fun of Alabama, and write a hagiography for Vanderbilt. It's the Auburn Review, of course. Yara and Nathan are here for observations, stats, shit talk, shawarma talk, and figuring out where we are on the season. Highlights include: age shaming, Hugh Freeze shaming, and confusion about Aria…

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CarCast+Edmunds - New Ford Expedition, another Cybertruck recall and what’s up with Vinfast 44:57

23d ago44:57

44:57

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Evangelism/ Week #1 SLB 54:54

1M ago54:54

54:54

By Scott Basolo

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Not Dear To Myself 40:45

1M ago40:45

40:45

We're on the final legs of the third missionary journey of the Apostle Paul. He made a stop at the seaport of Miletus and asked the elders from the nearby Ephesus to meet him there. He had avoided stopping directly at Ephesus because he knew it would be impossible not to be delayed, both by the excess sailing time and the amount of time he would en…

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BPST Episode 264 - "Celebrity Death Week" 1:16:22

1M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

We start the show talking about soda, TikTok, and then jump into an excessive number of recent celebrity deaths. We then pick up (48:30) where we left off last week with a chat about Todd and I screenwriting a television series. Be sure to hit us up with your thoughts! We close out (65:00) with Todd talking about his Halloween decorating at his hou…

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8.10 - Truck Drivin' - The Auburn Preview 1:17:47

27d ago1:17:47

1:17:47

Hey y'all! Yara and Nathan are joined today by Jeremy, AKA @macondawg on Twitter. Jeremy is the head honcho over at Dawg Sports, and helps to run one of the best UGA follows on social media, @dawgsports. We're all here today to preview the Auburn game. We've got stats, analysis, scheme stuff, and a wall of text about how much Yara hates Hugh Freeze…

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Audi SQ8 test, fastest car 0-60 mph, custom wheels and more 33:42

27d ago33:42

33:42

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A Portrait of Perfect Provision and Purpose (Part 1) 52:16

1M ago52:16

52:16

5 Movements that Detail God's Glorious Act of Creation1 - The Blank Canvas (1:1-2)2 - The First Stroke (1:3-10)3 - The Glorious Background (1:11-25)4 - The Crowning Theme (1:26-31)5 - The Author's Reflection (2:1-3)By Scott Basolo

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8.9 - The Autopsy - The Bama Review 58:43

1M ago58:43

58:43

So yeah that sucked, y'all. Yara and Nathan had to grit through it on this one, but we made. Personally, we think you'll feel better about the game after listening to this. Maybe not happy, but, y'know, at peace? Whatever your emotional state, we're here to break down yet another "instant classic" where we end up with our heart broken. Qualitative …