Best Pete Briscoe Podcasts (2024)

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How the life of Shane van Gisbergen changed after winning the Chicago Street Race in his NASCAR Cup debut a year ago 39:37

10h ago39:37

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Recalling the scene and Cup champion’s reactions to SVG’s big win (1:00); the backstory of how Shane van Gisbergen made his NASCAR debut (6:00); how he likes life in the States (11:00); his adaptation to rough-and-tumble racing for victories (12:30); his progression on ovals (17:00); why Cup stars still think he’s the driver to beat in Chicago (23:…

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Iowa Speedway’s smash debut, Martin Truex Jr. stepping back, Kyle Busch’s surprising Gibbs, Hendrick RCR comments 58:01

14d ago58:01

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NACAR on NBC analyst Jeff Burton on the Cup debut of Iowa Speedway (2:00); the concerns about the repave and why it was done (4:30); the surprising recent track record of successful repaves (7:30); the essence of the Midwestern race fan (10:30); a brief jog through Burton’s trophy collection (16:00); Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to step away from fu…

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Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden sits down to discuss his second consecutive victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 26:20

1M ago26:20

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Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on a special moment Monday morning with his 2-year-old son Kota on the yard of bricks (5:30); why Newgarden texted runner-up Pato O’Ward after the race (7:30); on the latest chapter of 1-2 finishes with O’Ward and whether Newgarden feels empathy for having the upper hand (11:30); being among “the t…

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Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart recall their Double attempts; a sitdown with 2024 Indy 500 pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin 59:41

1M ago59:41

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Tony Stewart on how he came to do The Double and what was the appeal (3:00); how Stewart got in shape for his second attempt and the tense moments when he decided he wouldn’t leave Indy when the rain came while leading the race in 2001 (7:00); why the logistics of the trip went so smoothly and the warm reception he got from fans (14:30); how Kurt B…

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The Kyle Larson Double at the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600: The 2021 NASCAR Cup champion takes aim at history 42:21

2M ago42:21

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What’s at stake for KyleLarsonin attempting a herculean feat of auto racing and why he loves running the big events (2:30); why Mario Andretti has been so impressed by Larson (6:00); the Hendrick Motorsports star’s quest for greatness (8:30); the three dreams that Larson will be fulfilling simultaneously by running the Indy 500 (13:30); the route t…

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Short track season: Denny Hamlin heats up as Martin Truex Jr. gets heated; Chase Briscoe on the future; Hendrick Motorsports’ emotional Martinsville ties 44:44

3M ago44:44

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Denny Hamlin gets hot in short track season behind the best pit crew in the Cup Series (1:30); the increased importance of pit stops in the Next Gen era (5:00);why Martin Truex Jr. was unhappy with Denny Hamlin (9:30);Kyle Larson’swild finish (12:00); Chase Briscoe interview (15:30); the outlook for Stewart-Haas Racing and taking a leadership role …

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News, notes, quotes from Phoenix, Vegas, St. Pete: Catching up on Toyota’s surge, Rajah Caruth’s win, IndyCar charters and driver salaries 34:05

4M ago34:05

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Toyota’s strong showing at Phoenix (2:30);the No. 20 scores a “cathartic” victory that shows the team remains championship caliber (6:30); the impact of a new short track rules package (9:00); the latest on adding horsepower (10:30); the struggles in the pits for Kyle Busch and his team (13:30); checking back on Kyle Larson’s Vegas win (16:00); Raj…

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Daytona 500: William Byron continues breakthrough with biggest win of his career; catching up with Blaney, Johnson, Keselowski, Truex 36:32

5M ago36:32

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The anxious moments of waiting to be declared a Daytona 500 winner (1:30); Byron explains how he went from winning races online to winning in real life nearly overnight (3:30); the “impostor syndrome” of racing against Jimmie Johnson, his former neighbor (5:00); why Byron entered the 2024 season with a chip on his shoulder (6:30); how Byron overcam…

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Allison's Story 4:11

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Blessing for the Brokenhearted 1:23

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The River of no Agenda 1:52

5M ago1:52

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I Think I Need 100 Days Like This 2:36

5M ago2:36

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This cool breeze by the river bank. A great blue heron feeding in the shallows. The pilated woodpecker serenading the forest with its haunting song. I think I need one hundred days like this! Slowly, ever so slowly. Here. Now. This! Bit by bit and little by little, I feel a twinge of what may be life. A steady erosion has happened in me. It’s taken…

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Remembering the historic 2004 Daytona 500 and Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning on a momentous day for NASCAR 1:03:07

5M ago1:03:07

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Why the 2004 season was a crossroads of so many eras beginning and ending for NASCAR (1:30); former NASCAR on NBC announcer Allen Bestwick and sports journalist Brant James recall the impact of a visit by President George W. Bushto the Daytona 500 (5:30); the scene as President Bush arrived at the track (9:30); the president’s prerace interview (11…

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2024 season preview: Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin look ahead this season while reflecting on 2023 33:34

5M ago33:34

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Ryan Blaney on an emotional night in Nashville (3:00), thanking those who helped him earn the championship (7:00), his first meeting with Roger Penske (9:30), the responsibilities of being the reigning champion and what’s to come (11:00); Kyle Busch on his newfound popularity in 2023 (12:30), the sale of Kyle Busch Motorsports and why the timing is…

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Unable to defend Rolex 24 at Daytona title after losing Acura deal, Mike Shank plots his return to IMSA: ‘I work on it every day’ 28:58

5M ago28:58

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With his IMSA team sidelined from the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the first time in 20 years, Mike Shank discusses the disappointment of being unable to defend its title after winning the race in 2022-23 (2:30); where Shank will be instead of heading to Daytona (4:00); tracing the long, successful history of Meyer Shank Racing from the Rolex 24 to winn…

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Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti expands for Rolex 24: Wayne Taylor is adding cars and stars at Daytona while trying to bring Acura another victory 50:40

6M ago50:40

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Background on why the 2024 season comes at a critical juncture for Wayne Taylor Racing Andretti (1:00);what a hectic offseason has felt like (6:00); how much the team has grown and what that impact has been like on a close-knit team that prides itself on family (10:00); why it’s so important to maintain the team’s efficient culture of maximizing it…

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Rolex 24 at Daytona preview: A world-class field gathers at the World Center of Racing for a race of champions to begin the 2024 major calendar 37:01

6M ago37:01

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Another all-star field gathers for the world’s first “Race of Champions” of the year (2:00); Jenson Button and Felipe Massa head the list of Formula One winners on the entry list (4:00); why driving the GTP hybrid prototype is so difficult (7:00); another heavy IndyCar component and why the hybrid will enhance those ties this year (11:30); Indy 500…

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Martinsville: Ryan Blaney’s elite maturation into championship challenger; William Byron’s gritty effort; another near-miss for Denny Hamlin; Phoenix title race preview 44:32

8M ago44:32

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Ryan Blaney’s no-doubt, clutch victory at Martinsville confirms his championship-level talent (1:00); how Blaney deftly managed his final charge to the lead (4:15); the offseason mental preparation and improvement put in by Blaney and how it paid off (7:00); the newfound speed of the Penske Fords lately (11:00); William Byron’s gutty performance to…

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Homestead-Miami: Tense radio chatter for Martin Truex Jr., Christopher Bell; how Kyle Larson’s pit wall collision happened; the perils of being a crew chief in the Cup Series 41:08

9M ago41:08

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The Kyle Larson-Ryan Blaney incident that was the turning point (1:00); how the essence of Larson factored into the incident (4:30); why Stage 1’s strategy revealed a lot about the Chris Gabehart-Denny Hamlin dynamic (8:30); what happened to Denny Hamlin’s car in his crash and Gabehart’s message to Hamlin (10:30); another Martin Truex Jr. radio mom…

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Las Vegas: Kyle Larson’s amazing save, Christopher Bell’s charge and pit stop woes; Martin Truex Jr.’s damaging strategy call 38:33

9M ago38:33

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Does Las Vegas winner Kyle Larson have a massive championship edge with two weeks to prepare for Phoenix? (1:00); does he ignore Homestead and Martinsville in preparing the next two weeks? (5:00); Larson’s moment of nearly wrecking off Turn 2 (7:00); how he was able to save the car by going against instincts (9:30); Christopher Bell’s charge to nea…

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Roval: A.J. Allmendinger’s emotional victory; Kyle Larson’s rebound; Parker Kligerman’s all-in return to NASCAR in 2023 52:24

9M ago52:24

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Parker explains his busy schedule on a Monday/Tuesday coming out of a race weekend (1:30); delving into DIL and a love-hate relationship with simulation (5:00); an idea for the NASCAR Simulator Olympics (7:30); A.J. Allmendinger’s emotional Roval winner’s interview and story (10:00); the first time Parker raced against Allmendinger online nearly 20…

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Discernment: Finding Our Way, Part 2 48:37

9M ago48:37

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Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey. SHOW NOTES Today’s podcast is part two of a discussion between Steve and Spiritual Director Martie McMane. Martie is a retired minister, artist, and spiritual director who used a collage process with Steve & Gwen to help them make some crucial life …

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Ep 146: Discernment: Finding our Way, Part 1 39:01

9M ago39:01

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Discernment is the process of gaining clarity on finding direction for the next step of our journey. SHOW NOTES Last year Steve and Gwen went through a period of repositioning: changes were on the horizon but any clarity about what to do next was clouded by the realization that they were not on the same page. They reached out to a trusted Spiritual…

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Talladega: Ryan Blaney seizes the moment; Kevin Harvick’s near-miss; Bubba Wallace’s Michael Jordan pep talk; Roval preview 49:05

9M ago49:05

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Ryan Blaney’s move to pass Kevin Harvick (1:30); how Harvick might be out of practice with some superspeedway tactics (4:00); the sentimentality of Happy’s near-victory in his last season (7:15); the happiness of being done with Talladega for life (9:00); the dichotomy of Blaney’s great decisions but careless mistakes (12:00); can Blaney eliminate …

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Ep 145: Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic Imagination 51:26

9M ago51:26

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I am simply humbled at this stage in my career, to have the privilege to tell Walter’s story and to help amplify his amazingly relevant voice. Getting to know Walter has been a healing and restorative experience for me as a former pastor and a professor deeply committed to social justice when so much of the church and society has forgotten what the…

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Texas: The restarts that went wrong for Kyle Larson and Bubba Wallace; William Byron the championship favorite; Martin Truex Jr.’s ‘disaster’ to start the playoffs 49:39

9M ago49:39

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What happened with Kyle Larson’s spin while leading on a restart (1:30); another race where things go awry despite Larson having the fastest car (4:30); analyzing why the Next Gen seems harder for drivers to catch when out of control (9:00); how the last restart got away from Bubba Wallace (12:30); William Byron becoming the championship favorite w…

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'Kindavangelical' With Guest Pete Briscoe 1:00:09

10M ago1:00:09

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I came to the conclusion that I could not stay in that role and be healthy. So I chose to be a healthy person over a megachurch pastor, and it was an incredibly hard choice. — Pete Briscoe SHOW NOTES In today’s conversation, Steve talks with Pete Briscoe about why Pete no longer calls himself an “evangelical.” You’ll hear Pete’s story, filled with …

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Bristol: Denny Hamlin gleefully enjoys playing the ‘villain’ role; playoff eliminations for Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano; the Round of 12 outlook 48:34

10M ago48:34

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Kevin Harvick’s stunningly slow car in a first-round exit (1:00); what happened to Harvick’s team this season? (5:00); why it’s tougher for teams to dig out of a hole right now in the early development of the Next Gen (7:30); Denny Hamlin’s belief that the driver matters more (10:00); “the driver today is much more like an NFL quarterback than ever…

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Scripture & the Spiritual Journey 1:05:24

10M ago1:05:24

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I have learned to prize holy ignorance more highly than religious certainty and to seek companions who have arrived at the same place. We are a motley crew, distinguished not only by our inability to explain ourselves to those who are more certain of their beliefs than we are but in many cases by our distance from the centers of our faith communiti…

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Kansas: Martin Truex Jr.’s disastrous playoff start; pivotal restarts and strategy calls; how it got away from Kyle Larson; some fire from Chase Elliott 44:41

10M ago44:41

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Why Kansas has been such a treacherous playoff track (1:30); managing pressure, avoiding complacency (4:30); what’s happened to Martin Truex Jr.’s team (7:30); how does the team rebound approach Bristol for rebounding (13:00); what happened with where NASCAR towed Truex’s car after his flat tire (16:30); analyzing the moves and strategy calls in th…

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156 - Navigating Faith Together: The Marriage Journey Through Spiritual Transformation 1:03:08

10M ago1:03:08

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In this deeply personal episode, Stephanie and I open up about our intertwined journey of spiritual evolution. Joined by Tony Rinkenberger, we delve into the challenges and triumphs experienced as our beliefs began to shift and expand. Many in the fundamentalist and evangelical realms worry that their spiritual deconstruction might threaten the sta…

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Daytona: Brad Keselowski’s destiny realized; reviewing the pressure on Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace; the wicked wrecks of Ryan Blaney and Ryan Preece 53:28

10M ago53:28

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How Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher worked so well together and yet with no one else (1:30); how is RFK’s success being perceived by other Ford teams with more money and people (4:30); how the Next Gen might be having a surprising impact on the balance of power (7:30); why KP thinks that Brad Keselowski was meant to be a team owner (13:00); the …

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Watkins Glen: William Byron adds road course to winning resume; Chase Elliott’s faulty fuel strategy under playoff pressure; short races and fewer cautions 45:39

11M ago45:39

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Significance of William Byron’s first road course victory (1:30); how Byron never has stopped incorporating iRacing into his development, making him the new-age NASCAR star (4:30); how Byron being a late bloomer makes him a bit of a throwback and also might give him an edge on avoiding burnout (8:30); how DJ closed the experience gap when getting s…

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155 - Navigating Self vs. Selfish: The Balance of Awakening 1:02:04

11M ago1:02:04

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In this episode I sit down with Troy Heinritz, a long-time member of our community, to dive deep into a concept many grapple with on a spiritual awakening journey: the delicate balance between Self and selfishness. As we explore the notion that to serve others in our highest state of consciousness, we must sometimes prioritize what brings us peace …

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Indianapolis: The perseverance of Michael McDowell and Front Row Motorsports; Shane van Gisbergen’s second outing and future; back to the Brickyard oval in 2024? 44:25

11M ago44:25

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Why did this race end with such a long green-flag run? (2:30); two critical moments that tipped the race in favor of Michael McDowell over Daniel Suarez (6:00); how Next Gen has been a game-changer that has lifted Front Row (9:30); Denny Hamlin’s inadvertent shot at McDowell’s road course prowess (12:00); being a driver involved in team direction a…

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154 - Demystifying the Law of Attraction: A Workshop with Cliff Ravenscraft 1:18:10

11M ago1:18:10

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I recently published episode 705 of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show where I invited my great friend, Megan Porta, to have a conversation about our experiences with manifesting success and turning our dreams into reality. We included "The Law of Attraction" in the title. The feedback that has come in from that episode has been incredible. Most of the fee…

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153 - Inner Truth and Evolving Perspectives: My Heart-to-Heart with Lori Hammond 1:11:44

11M ago1:11:44

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In this special episode of the Encouraging Others Through Christ podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend Lori Hammond. Lori and I met on Clubhouse back during the pandemic and we quickly bonded over our shared interest in hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Lori recently responded to a Law of Attraction episode I published in episode 705…

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Michigan: The winning strategy of Chris Buescher over Martin Truex Jr.; Brad Keselowski’s immense impact as a team owner; 23XI Racing’s systemic pit crew problems; Indy goes international 46:26

11M ago46:26

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Why was the racing so good at Michigan, which featured a record 16 leaders (1:00); impact of the car and stage racing (3:30); breaking down the strategy elements of Chris Buescher’s victory over Martin Truex Jr. and the crucial decisions on when to make the final pit stops (7:00); how Buescher and Tyler Reddick helped each other to stay ahead of Tr…

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152 - Is the Bible God's Sole Blueprint for Our Spiritual Connection? 59:28

11M ago59:28

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This episode is a followup conversation with my friend Brian Dixon that was shared back in episode 150 of this podcast. Towards the end of our previous conversation, Brian shared his extensive religious education - a master's degree from a Bible college - and his lifelong commitment as a Bible-believing Christian. He expressed his love for defendin…

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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Ep 12 - Cultivating Daily Shalom: Using The Daily Examen 27:29

11M ago27:29

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Note From Steve: We are living in a day and age of distractions. We are bombarded with choices, options and desires. This podcast lays out the way to to cultivate peace and contentment. It's about practicing the daily Examen. This is an ancient practice developed by Ignatius of Loyola. He said this ONE spiritual practice would change your life for …

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Richmond: Chris Buescher and Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing on the rise; strategy rules Richmond; reviewing how the Kyle Larson interview at Pocono unfolded 46:12

11M ago46:12

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What we know about Richmond winner Chris Buescher (2:30) and why his persona might be both underrated and appreciate (5:30); where does Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing rank in Cup (8:30); how teams approached the race on strategy expecting long green-flag runs (11:00); how did the style of racing at Richmond change (14:00); Martin Truex Jr.’s confus…

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151 - Stepping Outside the Evangelical House - An Amazing Metaphor from Pete Briscoe 46:28

11M ago46:28

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In this episode I shared an audio clip from Pete Briscoe and his podcast titled "KindaVangelical." My friend, Richard Marcotte, pointed me to Pete's podcast recently and I was really moved by the metaphor he uses of "the house" to describe the the journey of those who are stepping away from the evangelical church. As someone who started the process…

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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Episode 113 - Finding Jesus’ Ways To Have Jesus’ Life 55:37

12M ago55:37

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Note From Steve: This conversation for me was like having a trusted friend do the deep excavation of my heart. There is nothing like a good question to allow one to feel safe and begin to open up. Steve Macchia and I had a lovely conversation which I commend to you this summer. There's a lot in this wide ranging conversation. I hope you'll enjoy! S…

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150 - Beyond The Bible - A Journey to Understanding: Probing Questions with Brian Dixon 49:18

12M ago49:18

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In Episode 147, "Facing The Fear of Being Shunned: Navigating Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction," I delved into the varied responses I received to my Facebook post on my Spiritual Awakening and Deconstruction journey. My friend Brian Dixon voiced some concerns about my post, my intention to create a space for others on a similar path, and my exp…

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149 - Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything! | Clubhouse Room Reply from Wedneday, July 19th, 2023 2:06:05

12M ago2:06:05

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This is an audio recording of a Clubhouse Room that I hosted on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 titled "Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything!" Sign up to be notified via email about future events at https://awakening.cliffravenscraft.com 00:08:57 - What is Spiritual Awakening? 00:11:07 - What is a Deconstruction Journey? 00:12:41 - The…

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Steve's List For Summer 2023 - Ep 2: What is Soul Care? 44:18

12M ago44:18

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NOTE FROM STEVE: I love this particular podcast because it is foundational to understanding the care of the soul. In this podcast, I explain what the soul is and how we can participate in the caring for our soul. As I’ve said , this message is needed because the message of soul care gets lost in our busyness and all the issues of life hitting us da…

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New Hampshire: Martin Truex Jr.’s breakthrough “home” win and will he keep racing next season; should teams use pit stop code words?; the playoff bubble tightens 39:52

12M ago39:52

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The surprise of this being Truex’s first Cup win at New Hampshire (1:30); what it’s like for a driver to win at the track where he grew up at (4:30); how has Martin Truex Jr. recaptured his championship form of 2017-21? (9:30); what are the odds of Truex returning in 2024 (15:30); Truex and crew chief James Small being on the same page for a critic…

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148 - Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything! | Clubhouse Room Reply from Friday, July 14th, 2023 2:18:29

12M ago2:18:29

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This is an audio recording of a Clubhouse Room that I hosted on Friday, July 14th, 2023 titled "Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction - Ask Me Anything!" 00:00:00 - Monolog to open the room, waiting for anyone raise their hand and ask a question. 00:33:01 - Jared asks about what my thoughts are about The Bible today. 00:40:03 - I interact with Louan…

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147 - Facing The Fear of Being Shunned: Navigating Spiritual Awakening & Deconstruction 2:23:54

12M ago2:23:54

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In today's episode of Encouraging Others Through Christ, I reveal more insight around my personal journey of spiritual awakening and deconstruction, a process that has been unfolding since 2020. I recount how I've been disassembling the long-held beliefs I had unknowingly taken on from my religious upbringing, and the reactions from some of my prev…

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Steve's List For Summer 2023: Episode 5 - Three Core Questions Of Every Soul 37:49

12M ago37:49

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FROM STEVE: Until we answer life’s deepest questions, we will remain stuck— unable to live with freedom and vitality. This podcast is one where Gwen and I explore three core questions. Remember this: we can never hear this message too much because living with soul and by soul is counter cultural and for many, counter intuitive! SHOW NOTES In this e…

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