Best Nathan Spearing Podcasts (2024)

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Heirloom Beans and Beyond: Inside Rancho Gordo with Steve Sando 40:32

1h ago40:32

40:32

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear welcomes Steve Sando, the founder of Rancho Gordo, a company known for its heirloom beans. Steve shares his unconventional journey from a diverse range of careers, to becoming a renowned bean entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of preserving heirloom varieties, the benefits of cooking …

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Empowering Real Estate Agents: An Insightful Conversation with Richard Yeager 28:25

8d ago28:25

28:25

Empowering Real Estate Agents: An Insightful Conversation with Richard Yeager Welcome to another episode of the Real Talk and Real Estate podcast, where we focus on making real estate agents the heroes of their own stories. In this episode, we sit down with Richard Yeager, a seasoned real estate professional based in the Adirondack region of New Yo…

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Discovering Real Estate Success with Heaven Spears 25:20

8d ago25:20

25:20

Welcome to the Real Talk and Real Estate podcast! In this episode, we travel to Lawton, Oklahoma, to chat with the dynamic real estate agent, Heaven Spears. Heaven shares her journey from growing up in Lawton to becoming a successful real estate professional, leveraging her background in architecture and marketing. What You’ll Learn: Heaven's path …

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Exploring Chinese Gastronomy with Carolyn Phillips 59:19

19d ago59:19

59:19

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear sits down with Carolyn Phillips, a renowned expert in Chinese gastronomy and the author of acclaimed cookbooks such as All Under Heaven and the upcoming The Art of Chinese Baking. Carolyn's deep knowledge and passion for Chinese cuisine make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested i…

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How to Market Your Business by Using Your Car as a Mobile Billboard 8:46

30d ago8:46

8:46

Today, I’m diving into a unique and cost-effective marketing strategy that has worked wonders for my personal chef business: using your vehicle as a mobile billboard. If you're a service-based business owner, you’ll want to hear about this! Episode Highlights: Introduction to Vehicle Marketing: Learn why using your vehicle as a mobile billboard can…

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Advice For Writing a Better Cookbook from All Under Heaven's Carolyn Phillips 14:53

1M ago14:53

14:53

In this mini-episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear is joined by the acclaimed author Carolyn Phillips to discuss the art of writing a successful cookbook. Known for her works such as At the Chinese Table, All Under Heaven, The Dim Sum Field Guide, and the upcoming The Art of Chinese Baking, Carolyn shares invaluable insights for as…

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The Office’s Brian Baumgartner Spills the Beans on Chili and Barbecue 55:01

1M ago55:01

55:01

This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, I speak with Brian Baumgartner, the actor best known for his role as Kevin Malone on the TV show "The Office." Brian’s portrayal of Kevin provided countless laughs and unforgettable moments, especially the iconic chili scene. Beyond his on-screen persona, Brian has ventured into the culinary world, turning a …

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Cooking with Pat Lee: A Food Content Creator's Journey 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

🎙️ This week on Chefs Without Restaurant I speak with Pat Lee, a food content creator and private chef who resides in Delaware. 💰 Pat started his career working in the financial industry. But in the early days of the Covid pandemic, he lost his job. Like many of us, he was spending a lot of time at home. Being unemployed, he was looking for ways to…

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Using Pizza to Raise Awareness and Money for Muscular Dystrophy with The Real Billy Z 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

This week my guest is Billy Zureikat, known online as The Real Billy Z. He's a home cook, baker and pizza-maker who's life took an unexpected turn. He went from an active lifestyle, playing basketball and working at ESPN radio, to a challenging 8-year medical journey that resulted in a diagnosis of limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2L. As his body und…

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Modernist Cuisine, Sustainability, Culinary Traditions and More with Nathan Myhrvold 58:55

3M ago58:55

58:55

This week my guest is Nathan Myhrvold of Modernist Cuisine. Nathan graduated high school and went to college at 14. He holds a doctorate in theoretical and mathematical physics, as well as a master’s degree in mathematical economics, from Princeton University. His master’s degree is in geophysics and space physics, and he did postdoctoral cosmology…

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Stolen Recipes, Scrapple, Bill Murray and Bad Service 19:39

3M ago19:39

19:39

This week I'm sharing a clip from another podcast I was featured on a couple of years ago. I share a couple of funny stories that I've never shared before. The first story is about how actor Bill Murray inadvertently ruined my anniversary dinner. I love Bill, and this isn't something he intentionally did, but the story relates to good (and poor) cu…

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Exploring Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon with Bernie Lubbers of Heaven Hill Distillery 46:13

4M ago46:13

46:13

This week my guest is "the whiskey professor" Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill Distillery's national brand ambassador. If you want to learn more about bourbon, and one of America's oldest and best distilleries, this episode is for you. Bernie explains the criteria for bourbon, as well as the bottled-in-bond classification, something he's championed sinc…

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Teaching Kids Culinary and Business Skills - The Fat Pastor Shawn Niles 42:41

4M ago42:41

42:41

This week my guest is Shawn Niles (aka The Fat Pastor). Shawn started his church in 2015, but his love of cooking led him to competing on MasterChef in 2016. What chef Gordon Ramsay told him would change his life forever. Wanting to combine his two passions, Shawn started a program for at-risk youth in Yakima, WA called Urban Kitchen, to teach them…

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Make Better Pizza at Home with Women's Pizza Month Founder Christy Alia 46:00

4M ago46:00

46:00

This week my guest is pizza maker and founder of Women’s Pizza Month Christy Alia. Women's pizza month is an online party taking place the whole month of March on Instagram. Of course, you can follow along by checking out the hashtag #WomensPizzaMonth. Christy wanted to shine a spotlight on many of the women in pizza, so she took to Instagram to st…

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Talking About The Chef Conference with Founder Mike Traud 38:26

4M ago38:26

38:26

This week my guest is Mike Traud, founder of The Chef Conference (formerly The Philly Chef Conference). We talk about the history, and evolution, of this food and beverage conference. You'll hear what you can expect from this year's conference which is taking place in Philadelphia from April 12th through 15th. Some of this year's guest are: Sean Br…

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Perseverance and Adaptation - Christine Van Bloem of The Empty Nest Kitchen 45:04

5M ago45:04

45:04

This week my guest is chef Christine Van Bloem. For 15 years Christine ran the successful Kitchen Studio Cooking School in Frederick, Maryland, a recreational cooking school. When the Covid pandemic hit, she had to stop doing in-person cooking classes. She pivoted to online cooking classes, hoping to go back to in-person. Then, her husband had a st…

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Beyond Contracts, Invoices, and Deposits: Creating a Less Transactional Experience 8:08

5M ago8:08

8:08

In this week’s solo episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear delves into the controversial yet effective business practices he's adopted for his personal chef business. Chris reveals how he's successfully run his culinary business without the reliance on contracts, invoices, or deposits, placing a significant emphasis on trust and per…

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The Chef Who's Feeding Oceanside's Houseless Community - Sunny Soto-Brisco of Sunny Street Outreach 58:48

5M ago58:48

58:48

This week I have chef Sunny Soto-Brisco. With her wife, they started Sunny Street Outreach to cook and serve restaurant quality meals to the houseless and underserved communities in Oceanside, CA. They're currently working on fundraising for a mobile cafe trailer which, once open, will serve the Oceanside community with coffee and breakfast on the …

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Caribbean Flavors, Paleo Remixes with Althea Brown of Metemgee 1:01:54

6M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

This week I have Althea Brown. After moving to the United States from Guyana, Althea started a blog called Metemgee where she shares traditional Guyanese recipes. Due to health reasons, Althea now follows a paleo diet. But you don’t have to follow a paleo diet to enjoy her recipes. In fact, Althea shares both traditional recipes, and Paleo remixes …

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Taking a Creative, Culinary Approach to Craft Distilling with Scott Blackwell of High Wire Distilling Co (Part 2) 59:07

6M ago59:07

59:07

This week I have part 2 of my conversation with Scott Blackwell, owner/distiller of High Wire Distilling Co in Charleston, SC which he runs with his wife Ann Marshall. This part of our conversation starts with how and why he started the distillery. If you're interested in his entrepreneurial journey up to the point of starting the distillery you ca…

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Serial Entrepreneurship in the Food and Beverage Industry with Scott Blackwell of High Wire Distilling Co (Part 1) 24:31

6M ago24:31

24:31

This week I have part 1 of my conversation with Scott Blackwell, owner/distiller of High Wire Distilling Co in Charleston, SC which he runs with his wife Ann Marshall. This part of our conversation focuses on his entreprenurial journey up to the point of starting the distillery. Scott’s been a Ben & Jerrys distributor, owned a coffee roaster and ba…

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Processed Food, Faux Meat, Culinary Nostalgia, and Reading the Room with Tony Moore of Winning at Work 27:52

7M ago27:52

27:52

This week on Chefs Without Restaurants I'm sharing part two of my conversation with Tony Moore. Tony is a seasoned marketing executive and the host of the "Winning at Work" podcast. I was a guest on his podcast, and this is a portion of that episode. Episode Highlights Using a blog as a tool for content marketing to provide people with insights int…

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Exploring Mexico's Rich Flavors with Chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa 40:09

7M ago40:09

40:09

This week, we're venturing into the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine with executive chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas. At Casa Playa, she presents a vibrant and creative menu featuring bright, California and Baja produce and seafood, woven together with a robust masa program–drawing upon her culinary expertise refined at New York …

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Behind the Scenes of Pop-Up Dining with Chef Jonathon Merrick of Family Meal Boise 1:02:26

8M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

In this episode we dive into the world of pop-up dining with Chef Jonathon Merrick of Family Meal Boise, an in-home pop-up restaurant he runs. You get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of running the successful pop-up, and gain insights into menu creation, guest interactions, and the intricacies of hosting unique dining experi…

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Mastering the Grocery Aisle: Tony Moore on Food and Beverage Marketing 44:58

8M ago44:58

44:58

This week on Chefs Without Restaurants we're diving into the world of food and beverage marketing with Tony Moore. Tony, a seasoned marketing executive and the host of the "Winning at Work" podcast, brings his extensive experience, sharing invaluable insights into the intricacies of brand marketing in the food industry. Episode Highlights Understan…

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Unlocking Business Potential with Alex Hormozi's 'More, Better, New' - Insights by Chris Spear 6:59

9M ago6:59

6:59

In this solo episode, host Chris Spear delves into the 'More, Better, New' principle, a concept coined by entrepreneur Alex Hormozi. Chris applies this philosophy to his own business, discussing its impact on decision-making and efficiency, particularly in the realm of marketing his personal chef business. This episode offers valuable insights for …

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Get More Reviews for Your Business 7:37

9M ago7:37

7:37

Do you want to get more reviews for your business? If so, this is the episode for you. I’ll tell you step-by-step how I started to get at least one review from almost every customer. This tactic uses printable QR codes, takes less than 15 minutes of work, and costs nothing. Listen to learn how you can employ this technique. Buy the Thank You Cards …

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Build and Grow Your Personal Chef Service with Larry Lynch of the USPCA 1:03:37

9M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

This week, my guest this week is Larry Lynch, president of the United States Personal Chef Association. Topics Discussed: Food safety Regulations, the health department, and cooking in your home Customer acquisition Events and meal prep Pricing Chef-for-hire platforms and hireachef.com LARRY LYNCH AND THE UNITED STATES PERSONAL CHEF ASSOCIATION The…

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What is Good Food? 10:57

9M ago10:57

10:57

What is Good Food? On last week's podcast I spoke with chef Rollie Wesen. He's the executive Director of the Jacques Pépin foundation, as well as an assistant professor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. During our conversation we spoke about what "good food" is. This touched on seasonal cooking, and families having a sit-do…

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The Jacques Pépin Foundation and Culinary Education with Rollie Wesen 55:09

10M ago55:09

55:09

This week on I speak with chef Rollie Wesen. He's the executive Director of the Jacques Pépin foundation, as well as an assistant professor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Rollie is married to Claudine Pepin, Jaques daughter. In talking with Jacques, they thought it would be a great idea to start a foundation while he was…

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Competitive Cooking at the Highest Level with Chef Corey Siegel 58:54

10M ago58:54

58:54

This week we have chef Corey Siegel. You'll hear how Corey went from finishing dead last in his culinary SkillsUSA competition, to representing team USA with master chef Rich Rosendale at the Bocuse d'Or. This episode is a behind the scenes look (or is it listen?) into the world of cooking competitions at the highest level. But you also might know …

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Exploring Maryland Foodways with Old Line Plate’s Kara Mae Harris 1:04:02

10M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

This week I have Kara Mae Harris of the blog Old LIne Plate, where she's been exploring Maryland foodways since 2010. Last year, Kara released a book titled Old Line Plate, the same as her blog. It was a collection of some of her favorite posts throughout the years. But it’s more as a historical document, than a straightforward cookbook. This Octob…

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Tiffani Thiessen on Getting Creative with Leftovers, and Her New Cookbook Here We Go Again 41:32

10M ago41:32

41:32

On this week's podcast we have Tiffani Thiessen. She’s probably best known for her roles as Kelly Kapowski on Saved By the Bell, and Valerie on Beverly Hills 90210. But today she’s not here to talk about acting. We’re talking about her new cookbook Here We Go Again (her second cookbook), which will be released on September 26th. The book tackles th…

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Exploring Scottish Cuisine with Scotland's National Chef Gary Maclean 50:42

11M ago50:42

50:42

On this week's podcast we have Scotland's national chef Gary Maclean, a role he was offered after winning season 16 of Masterchef: The Professionals. Gary recently released The Scottish Kitchen, a cookbook of traditional Scottish recipes adapted for a North American audience using ingredients they would be able to find. Topics Discussed Haggis- Wha…

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Brad Leone on the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen and Launching His New YouTube Channel 57:10

11M ago57:10

57:10

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, we have Brad Leone. Brad is known for his prominent role at the Bon Appétit test kitchen. Over time, he climbed the ranks to become the Test Kitchen Manager. It was during this period that Brad's magnetic personality and cooking prowess shone through in the form of the video series It’s Alive! This seri…

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How Complacency Can Kill Your Business 9:40

11M ago9:40

9:40

This week I want to talk about how complacency can kill your business (or at least hurt it). I run a personal chef business, and have been doing it for 11 years now. When I started out doing it on the side, I was a little scrappy. I did guerrilla marketing. I did a lot of networking. I was regularly sending out my email newsletter. As my business a…

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Measurable Metrics For Success in the Kitchen, Structuring Your Business, and Finding Your Community with Justin Khanna 1:46:09

1y ago1:46:09

1:46:09

On this week's podcast, we have Justin Khanna, the founder of Repertoire, a hospitality education company, and the host of The Repertoire Podcast. We talk about measurable metrics for success in the kitchen, including working clean. We also dive into the realm of podcasting itself. Justin shares valuable insights on guest outreach and workflow mana…

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Exploring the World of Immersive Culinary Retreats with Lisa Donovan and Julie Belcher of Rêverie Retreats 53:47

1y ago53:47

53:47

On this week’s show, I have Lisa Donovan and Julie Belcher of Rêverie Retreats. These retreats are the kind of trips that I want to take. Travel to the Loire Valley... Take a French pastry lesson with an acclaimed baker...Have a natural wine tasting. Plenty of time to eat and relax. Maybe make some new friends. You’ll learn how and why Lisa and Jul…

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Knife Drop with YouTube Sensation and MasterChef Finalist Nick DiGiovanni 59:04

1y ago59:04

59:04

This week my guest is Nick DiGiovanni. Nick was a MasterChef finalist on season 10, which he did while attending Harvard. Since then, he’s been creating food and cooking content online. His YouTube channel recently passed the 10 million subscriber mark, and he has over 11 million followers on TikTok. His videos are both educational and funny, often…

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A Middle Eastern Pantry with Lior Lev Sercarz of La Boîte Spice Shop 59:06

1y ago59:06

59:06

This week, my guest is Lior Lev Sercarz. Lior is the chef, spice blender, and owner of La Boîte, a spice shop in New York City. He's previously released the cookbooks The Art of Blending, The Spice Companion and Mastering Spice. This week, he released his 4th book, A Middle Eastern Pantry. In this new cookbook he focuses on the everyday ingredient…

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Salad, Pizza and Wine with Ryan Gray and Janice Tiefenbach 54:16

1y ago54:16

54:16

This week on Chefs Without Restaurants I speak with Ryan Gray and Janice Tiefenbach of Elena, Gia, and Nora Gray restaurants in Montreal. They recently released a cookbook called Salad Pizza Wine. During our conversation, Ryan and Janice shared their insights on the evolving Montreal food scene and how they've embraced change in their own establish…

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Quitting Social Media with Chef Krimsey Lilleth 12:02

1y ago12:02

12:02

This week I have Krimsey Lilleth. She’s the author of The Cajun Vegan Cookbook, and was the owner of Krimsey‘s Cajun kitchen, the world's first vegan Cajun restaurant. Due to Covid, Krimsey made the tough decision to close her North Hollywood restaurant in Spring 2020. She knew she wanted to share her recipes with her fans so they could re-create t…

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Locally Sourced: Chef Andre Uribe's Recipe for Culinary Success 46:51

1y ago46:51

46:51

In this episode, I speak with Andre Uribe, a personal chef and the co-owner of Sustainable Meals Oregon. We delve into Andre's journey as a chef and his foray into video and storytelling, which now includes his own audio and video podcast, Chef Therapy. During our conversation, Andre talks about how he crafted his business model, devised a pricing …

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Deposits, Payment Methods and Horror Stories with Chef Matt Collins 34:30

1y ago34:30

34:30

This week I speak with chef Matt Collins about payment methods and deposits, with a side or horror stories. Whether you work in the food industry or not, if you receive payment for your services, you won't want to miss this. We cover various options for payment methods, including cash, check, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal and Square. We talk deposits: when …

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Ep. 79 | Strong Homes, Intentional Parenting, and Hard Work with C.R. Wiley 1:03:26

1y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

In this episode, Nathan has an in-depth discussion with Pastor C.R. Wiley on the importance of mechanical competency, personal agency, and strategies for how families can be more productive and profitable for God’s glory. Pastor C.R. Wiley shares wisdom and insight from a vibrant career in general contracting, real estate investing, and ministry an…

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Nourishing People and the Planet: A Conversation with the Twin Chefs Behind Servis Events 49:04

1y ago49:04

49:04

On today's show, I have Nicolas and Stephen Servis, identical twin brothers who founded Servis Events, a private dining service based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. You’ll learn how the brothers pivoted during the early days of the pandemic to start their business. Nicolas and Stephen's passion for farm-to-table cuisine flourished during their time…

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Ep. 78 | Family of Families 13:46

1y ago13:46

13:46

You're meant experience life with other familes in rich fellowship - with featsting and singing - all week long! Nathan explains why he's gone all in on church and what that looks like to have a family of families! Related Episode: Ep. 15 | A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life Ep. 17 | A Theology of V…

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Ep. 77 | Too Many Targets? 17:13

1+ y ago17:13

17:13

Are you distracted from THE OBJECTIVE and getting caught up in things you shouldn’t be doing? Nathan talks about ways he’s trying to clarify the mission for himelf, his family, business, and community. When each of us is faithful building the section of the wall directly in front of us, we will form a solid foundation for the world! Related Links: …

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Ep. 76 | Real Men in a Fake World w/ Michael Foster 1:07:04

1+ y ago1:07:04

1:07:04

In this interview, Michael Foster imparts practical wisdom (the map and compass) to get you heading in the right direction, and then encourages you to start walking. He shares how he structures his week for maximum productivity, why being respected is better than being liked, how to find a good church, and how men should conduct themselves in real …

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Ep. 75 | Q&A: Rites of Passage, Education, and Goals 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

34:22

Nathan answers: [0:50] "When do you feel like you became a man?" [13:10] "What would be your ideal scenario for church community educating their children?" [34:00] "What are your goals for the next year?" & "Have you set up your daily environment or routines to get the most out of life and achieve those goals?" Related Links: How to Save the World …

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