Join Heather and Nicole as we discuss all things Gen-X with personal nostalgia, current events, and an advocacy for the rights of all humans. From music to movies to television and so much more, revisit the generational trauma we all experienced as we talk about it all. Take a break from today and travel back to the long hot summer days of the 80s and 90s. Come on slackers, fuck around and find out with us!
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*Webby Award Honoree* First Generation Burden was created in 2016 and focuses on the intersection of immigrants and the creative community. We celebrate the unique and diverse immigrant population in America through longform interviews. Basically, it’s just a bunch of fun conversations with good people. Hosted by Rich Tu. Check out FirstGenBurden.com for all the episodes. Follow us at @firstgenburden and @rich_tu
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"C'Mon Son!" The Podcast is your ticket to the wild, unfiltered world of Ed Lover—radio host, actor, comedian, and former host of the legendary hip-hop-heavy international televised program Yo! MTV Raps. Dive into his no-holds-barred take on pop culture, family life plus so much more... where raw humor meets rugged truth. Forget the usual; this podcast is all about breaking the mold. With every episode, you'll find yourself laughing uncontrollably and asking, "Seriously, what the f*** is wro ...
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Java with Jen: Hearing God’s Voice in Everyday Life | Prophecy, Faith Teaching, Miracles
Jenilee Samuel | Christian Women, Prophetic Prayer, Healing, Bible Study
Java with Jen helps busy women learn how simple it is to hear God in the middle of real life. I’m Jen—pastor, mom of four, and podcast coach—sharing practical tools, honest stories, and conversations that grow your confidence in recognizing His voice even as you juggle all the hats you wear. One word from God can change everything! Also, If starting your own podcast is on your heart, I can help you fulfill that dream without the stress. And if Greece is on your bucket list, come with me in f ...
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Call them changemakers. Call them rule breakers. We call them Redefiners. And in this provocative podcast, we explore how daring leaders from across industries and around the globe are redefining their organizations—and themselves—to create extraordinary impact in today’s rapidly changing world. In each episode, Russell Reynolds Associates former CEO Clarke Murphy, Leadership Advisor Marla Oates, and Chief Science Officer Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, host engaging, purposeful conversations w ...
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A shy compliment in a grocery store. A late-night laugh spiral with Anderson and Andy. A winter week where the calendar melts and we can’t tell Friday from Tuesday. From those small, human beats, we leap headfirst into the wildest museum of Gen X childhood: the toys that taught us physics the hard way and turned backyards into low-budget action set…
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278 | The WORD for 2026 : God is Removing the Limitations w/ Jenilee Samuel
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31:33GRAB THE PROPHETIC NEW YEAR PLANNER, FREE DOWNLOAD HERE: subscribepage.io/NewYearPlanner GET IT PRINTED FOR YOU ON AMAZON: https://a.co/d/6xKetjn ---------------------------------------------------- Every year has a spiritual pace. A word that hovers over it, pregnant with promise for the new season. In this episode, I share the prophetic word God …
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New Year’s isn’t just a countdown; it’s a mood swing. We open with a candid look at post-holiday life—quiet solo days, family brunches, and that familiar Gen X blend of relief and melancholy once the decorations come down. From there, we veer into the cultural stuff that sticks: the comfort of practical gifts (hello, towel warmer), the retail whipl…
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277 | How you Start 2026 Matters : 3 Prophetic Keys to a Powerful New Year w/ Jenilee Samuel
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34:27GRAB JEN'S NEW YEAR PLANNER: https://www.subscribepage.io/NewYearPlanner ------------------------------------------------- As we step into a brand new year, it’s easy to focus on goals, plans, and fresh starts—but Scripture shows us something deeper: how you end one season has everything to do with how you enter the next. In this New Year episode…
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Ep. #391: From Christmas Classics to Closing Chapters, We're Embracing The Change
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56:11The crew recaps Christmas the only way they know how — with family, traditions, laughter, and real conversation. From holiday dinners and meaningful gifts to the Black Christmas classics that never get old (The Temptations, Run-DMC, The Jackson 5), this episode is a full-on stroll down memory lane.They reminisce about childhood toys, growing up Bla…
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What happens when one of us is pure Christmas sparkle and the other wants to lock the door, draw the shades, and marathon movies on December 25? The sparks actually make the season make sense. We trace how a postcard-perfect Gen X holiday can coexist with a childhood shaped by hostile relatives, passive-aggressive gifts, and the relief of escape. T…
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The week felt heavy, so we reached for the stories and rituals that hold us together. We start with a quick programming note for the holidays, then slide into the things that actually lift our moods: football catharsis, Krampus Fest dreams, and the strange power of a Taylor Swift doc to make us laugh, cry, and clap in the living room. From there, w…
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This week, Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with another unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation covering everything from the culture to current headlines and the moments everyone’s talking about. Expect real talk, classic Ed Lover energy, and opinions you won’t hear anywhere else. Tap in, turn it up, and as always… C’Mon Son! To learn more about l…
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Redefiners 2025 Wrapped: What's Next for Leaders
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46:19There was no shortage of challenges for leaders in 2025, as they navigated a year filled with uncertainty and change. Leaders’ skills were tested as they steered their organizations through changes in the global economy, geopolitics, AI transformation, succession planning, and board relationships. In this final Redefiners episode of the season, hos…
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276 | Bloodline Deliverance: Become the Generational Curse Breaker in Your Family w/ Mike Brewer
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57:34In this episode, Jenilee sits down with deliverance minister and author Mike Brewer for a powerful and eye-opening conversation on bloodline deliverance, generational curses, and what it really means to become the Curse Breaker in your family. Together they unpack: What generational curses are — and what they are not How bloodline assignments begin…
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What if the toy aisle was actually a story engine? We crack open the sticker book of Gen X memory to uncover the real origins, marketing magic, and cultural chaos behind the 80s toys that defined a generation. From the sweet scent of Strawberry Shortcake to the riot-fueled rise of Cabbage Patch Kids, we follow the trail of how small design choices—…
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Ep. #389: Shooting the Breeze with Bae
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1:00:45New episode alert! Ed Lover & Mrs. Fruit are breaking down love, fame, and all the relationship chaos shaking up the culture. Think: famous couples who made it, famous couples who didn’t, Kandi & Todd’s breakup bombshell, AND even more unfiltered talk about the Sean "P.Diddy" Combs/Diddy documentary — plus breaking down the Marlon Wayans vs. 50 Cen…
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275 | 8 Hours in Hell: How Satan deceived a Buddhist & How Jesus Rescued Him w/ Steve Kang
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48:46In this gripping episode, Jenilee sits down with Steve Kang to explore his radical journey from devout Buddhism into a near-death encounter that he says took him through hell and heaven. Raised and trained in Buddhism, Steve struggled with deep questions about justice and suffering. But at age 19, after a drug overdose laced with multiple substance…
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C’Mon Son! The Podcast is back with another wild one! This week, Ed Lover dives head-first into the explosive new Diddy documentary that’s got everybody talking. And guess what? Ed is all up in it — because when you’re a cultural staple from Yo! MTV Raps, history tends to follow you! From the salacious stories surfacing in the doc to Ed’s firsthand…
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The glow of a cabinet screen. The clack of a trackball. The thrum of a Skee-Ball lane in the back of a noisy boardwalk hall. We go all-in on arcade culture—where it started, why it exploded, and how those simple, perfect loops still hook us decades later. We trace the timeline from penny arcades and pinball to Atari’s first experiments, then the br…
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Leadership Lounge: How to Create and Maintain Impact as a Leader
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18:21Creating leadership impact isn’t about one defining moment—it’s about the ripple effects your leadership generates over time. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, Emma Combe sits down with Shannon Knott and Erin Marie Collins to unpack what meaningful impact looks like today, and how leaders can sustain it. They explore: Why impact extends beyond …
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273 | From MTV to God Encounter: How Adam Curry Discovered the Voice of God at 58
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44:23If you grew up watching MTV… if you’ve ever listened to a podcast… or if you’ve simply existed on the internet in the last 20 years… you’ve been impacted by today’s guest, whether you knew it or not. Adam Curry — former MTV icon, media pioneer, and co-inventor of podcasting — joins me for a conversation that honestly feels like a movie. Most people…
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Sun, pelicans, and a stubborn thermostat set the scene for a Florida catch‑up that quickly shifts into big news and even bigger monsters. We start with family stories, beach walks on Sanibel, and the joy of tiny airports that save you from giant-hub headaches. Then we share a win we’ve been chasing for months: our new website is live, and the merch…
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Ep. #387: Thankful, Stuffed & Stirring the Pot: The Thanksgiving Episode
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1:06:11Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! Ed and Fruit roll in with a fully loaded holiday episode—plans, pet peeves, traditions, and everything they’re grateful for this year. From Turkey Day chaos to Ed’s three-night comedy run in Tacoma, this one’s packed tighter than your auntie’s mac and cheese. Ed salutes Eddie Murphy after watching Being Eddie Murphy, brea…
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272| The Part of Worship Most Christians Miss (That Changes EVERYTHING) with Matt Coss
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48:06If worship still feels like the “warm-up” before the sermon, you’re missing its most powerful purpose. What if worship is actually the fastest way to tune your ears to hear God clearly… …and most believers have never been taught how it really works? Today, worship leader and Bible teacher Matt Coss breaks open a revelation that will shift the way y…
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A Monday mailbox note sets the fuse, but the story grows fast: two best friends unpack modern impatience, real-world logistics, and why a noon delivery isn’t a crisis. That everyday friction becomes a gateway to bigger questions—how we normalize danger, how schools script safety, and how mentors step into the gaps. The mood swings from rant to refl…
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The Urgent Race to Create 800 Million Jobs: World Bank President Ajay Banga’s Global Challenge
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28:50Roughly 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in developing countries over the next 10-15 years. However, current projections show that only 420 million jobs are expected to be created by that time, meaning millions of young people will be left without a clear path to employment. World Bank President Ajay Banga joins Clarke Murphy and Mar…
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271 | Holy Spirit Revealed Why Prayers for Healing Weren’t Working (and How to Activate It!) with Joshua Siratt
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45:46What if the reason your prayers for healing aren’t working has nothing to do with your faith level… and everything to do with where your faith is pointed? In this powerful conversation, missionary Josh Siratt shares the moment the Holy Spirit confronted him with a truth that completely shifted the way he prayed—and why healing began to happen effor…
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The wind is howling, the coffee’s hot, and we’re already arguing about why a low‑scoring NFL slugfest is the most beautiful kind of football. Defense and field position feel like chess to us, not a lull—so we dig into the joy of a stress‑free Sunday when your team isn’t playing, the magic of watching RedZone without stakes, and the weird way a city…
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270 | Feel Stuck & Alone in Your Spiritual Growth? How to Grow Even If you Don't Have a Mentor w/ Author Lori Melton
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48:43Ever feel like you’re growing in faith but have no one guiding you? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jenilee and author Lori Melton talk about what to do when you don’t have a mentor, how God still leads you in the waiting, and practical ways to grow spiritually right where you are. Lori shares her journey of learning to depend on the Holy Spirit…
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Ep. #386: THE BEST SONG INTROS EVERRRRR Part TWO
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1:07:30Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with Part Two of “Best Intros Ever” pllllus Ed recaps the TIIIIIMEEEE he and his wife had on LL Cool J's Rock The Bells Cruise! From Juvenile, to Mannie Fresh, Mia X to The Lox to Affion Crockett, DJ Jazzy Jeff to DJ Paul and many, many more!! Tooooo much fun! But back to the intros...you thought Part One had the cl…
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A dark true-crime binge and a stack of holiday catalogs aren’t the setup you’d expect for a joy-soaked tour through novelty music history, but that’s exactly where we go. We start with the emotional whiplash of the week—Gacy’s psychology, DNA breakthroughs, and why missing kids get dismissed—then pivot to therapy, Florence + The Machine’s pagan-tin…
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Leadership Lounge: How to Be an Effective Board Director When Everything Is On Fire
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18:53Board directors operate in an environment of high complexity and volatility. The question isn't whether crises will occur—it's whether directors have the skills, judgment, and relationships to navigate them effectively. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, we talk to two of our trusted advisors—Gwenael Quere and Ted Dysart—who share their perspect…
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269 | Your Words Create Your World : Tapping into the Creative Power of your Spoken Words w/ Pastor Jenilee Samuel
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57:03Curious about starting a podcast? Register here to get coached with Shawn Bolz, one of the leading media voices in the church today, and myself, in how to launch a podcast. https://courses.bolzministries.com/l/pdp/the-power-of-your-voice-in-podcasting ------------------------------------------------ Today looks like what yesterday's words spoke. In…
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The wind howled outside, and we took the hint: time to build the ultimate Gen X Halloween playlist and see what memories come crawling out. We kick things off with the messy joy of spooky season—script swaps, bonus codes, and the kind of inside-baseball friendship banter that only happens this time of year—then settle into the songs that turn Octob…
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268 | 3 Ways Your Money Ties to Your Calling (That No One’s Talking About)
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53:15👉 If God’s calling you to build something but you feel a little scared, say yes anyway—and join me for the free Profits with Clarity Summit, where you’ll learn to build that business, podcast or dream with wisdom, faith, and peace so you don't have to go it alone. 👉 ALSO, come to Greece with me for our "Hearing God in Greece" Getaway, March 26-Apri…
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Pop the tape, hear that whirr, and step back into the glow of a Friday night video run. We unpack the magic of VHS-era rituals—debating picks under fluorescent lights, scanning cover art for clues, trusting the clerk’s scribbled staff picks—and then follow the trail that turned neighborhood browsing into a streaming scroll. From VCRs and the Betama…
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Ep.#385: THE BEST SONG INTROS EVERRRRR + Rest In Peace D'Angelo
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1:06:21This week on C’Mon Son! The Podcast, Ed Lover takes you on a ride through the culture! He’s fresh off being announced as part of the Rock The Bells Cruise — and trust, it’s gonna be litty! 🚢🔥 Cabins are still open at rockthebellscruise.com. Ed also pays heartfelt tribute to the late D’Angelo, a true musical genius, before diving deep into new music…
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Sweet Success: How Mars Blends Family, Values, and Growth with former Mars SVP & Head of Corporate Development Valerie Mars
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36:38How does a more than 100-year-old family-owned business continue to evolve and grow across generations to become one of the largest privately held companies in the world? On today’s Redefiners episode, Clarke and Marla are joined by Valerie Mars, former Senior Vice President & Head of Corporate Development for Mars, Incorporated, to talk about how …
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267 | The 3-Word Method That Makes Sharing Jesus Simple (Even If You’re Shy) w/ "Dare To Share" Founder Greg Stier
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41:46Join me on a 9-day "Hearing God in Greece" Getaway retreat with 12 of my listeners to Athens, Corinth & Santorini to walk where Paul walked. Bring your best gal or your other half & tell me why you should come on this trip! Submit the application for consideration and details. ------------------------------------------ If evangelism & sharing the g…
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A year goes by fast when you build a ritual around friendship. We clink mimosas, raid the bagel plate, and trace the thread that brought us here: a weekly hour that forces life to slow down long enough to talk, laugh, and actually catch up. From a pink Hello Kitty diary found in a move to the choice to delete hundreds of photos, we explore what mem…
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Send us an email Support the show #genx #80s #90s https://youtube.com/@likewhateverpod?si=ChGIAEDqb7H2AN0J https://www.tiktok.com/@likewhateverpod?_t=ZT-8v3hQFb73Wg&_r=1By Heather Jolley and Nicole Barr
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266 | How "Auntie Anne" Beiler Heard God and Built Without Compromise
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1:01:47Did this episode touch your life? Consider giving VALUE FOR VALUE to help us keep making incredible episodes: Venmo: @JavawithJen Cashapp: $JavawithJen Paypal: @javawithjen ---------------------------- Everyone knows the pretzels. Few know the woman who walked through devastating loss, betrayal, and seven years of darkness—and still chose the light…
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Good Grief We Are The Trombones Now
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1:16:55A pop lyric can flip your mood, a true-crime twist can spark outrage, and a simple comic strip can outlive its creator by generations. We dive headfirst into that messy middle where culture meets memory: one of us swooning over Taylor’s newest hooks and audacious lines, the other craving the ache of her sadder eras; both of us stuck on the question…
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Leadership Lounge: How to Build a Top-Performing C-suite: The Leadership Blueprint for Sustained High Performance
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16:45By [email protected] (Russell Reynolds Associates)
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265 | What You Don’t See: Saying Yes When You’re Terrified (The Supernatural Java with Jen Story) w/ Jenilee Samuel
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41:24Get the Godcaster App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/godcaster-radio-podcasts/id6744736606 💖Give value for value back to Java with Jen: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6ELMTMQSW33GE In this raw and personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share the terrifying yeses that built it all—the prophetic word I didn’t understand, t…
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Ep. #384: Shenanigans after Shenanigans after Shenanigans!
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1:05:37Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are BACK and coming in HOT! 🚨 From the NFL to Washington D.C. to the wild world of rap beefs, nothing is off limits this week. First up: Shedeur Sanders is running his mouth before he’s even earned his stripes—does he really deserve a shot at starting QB? Then, Ed and Fruit break down America’s latest government shutdown dis…
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What if one date could hold a lifetime of cultural whiplash? We start with birthday football bliss, a raw story about losing a friend’s elderly dog, and that awkward post-count tension at work—then spiral into the pop culture rabbit hole October 3rd always seems to crack open. From kids’ TV confessions (Reading Rainbow without LeVar, Teletubbies dr…
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264 | What Even Is Intimacy With God—And How Do You Grow in It with "Every Lover's Journey" Author Euphemia Heufelder
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47:54What even is intimacy with God—and how do you actually grow in it without feeling like you’re just “doing more stuff”? To launch Season Eight, I’m sitting down with my longtime friend, Euphemia Heufelder—intercessor, prophetic voice, and author of Every Lover’s Journey. She’s the real deal when it comes to walking closely with the Lord, and in this…
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Gender? It's Just A Jump To The Left
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1:10:53Slip into your fishnet stockings and get ready to do the Time Warp! We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the boundary-pushing cult classic that transformed from theatrical flop to cultural phenomenon through the power of midnight screenings and passionate fandom. From the creative genius of Richard O'Brien (who p…
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The Art of the Superhero Turnaround with former Marvel Entertainment CEO Peter Cuneo
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29:47Marvel Studios and many of its numerous characters are household names around the world. Their superhero-powered movies earn hundreds of millions and sometimes billions of dollars at the box office, including the #2 top grossing movie of all time – Avengers: Endgame. They’re also arguably one of the top turnaround stories of the past 20 years, as t…
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263 | Praying Bigger Prayers Unlocks Miracles in Your Life (+ the Wigglesworth Home Story with Josh Siratt)
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52:35🚨 Stop Praying Small. What if the only thing standing between you and seeing God move in jaw-dropping ways was the size of your prayers? This conversation with missionary Josh Siratt will stretch your faith, flip your prayer life upside down, and make you hungry for the miraculous. Josh isn’t just telling stories—he’s lived it. From standing outsid…
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Glass ceilings were made to be shattered, and throughout history, extraordinary women have been doing just that. From the tennis courts to outer space, from courtrooms to football fields, these trailblazers weren't just the first—they fundamentally changed what was possible for all women who followed. Join us as we dive into the fascinating stories…
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Ep. #383: Parenting, Plastic Surgery & The Next Generation
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55:00Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with another hilarious and thought-provoking episode! This week, they dive into Nick Cannon’s latest confession about fatherhood and whether it’s even possible to be a great dad with 12 kids. The convo expands into what it really means to “lean” on your parents versus becoming too dependent. Then things take a wild …
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262 | Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: How His Fallen Life is Igniting Revival w/ Jenilee Samuel
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34:33** NOTE: Please forgive any audio issues, we had a lot of hurdles getting this episode to you. Thank you for your grace!** In this hope-filled episode, we explore how God often brings great harvest through seed-like sacrifices. We take a journey from personal visions and global revival signs, through prophetic words and Scripture, to a challenge: w…
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