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Throwing Mountains

Mike Hatch & Chris Bolinger

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Welcome to the Throwing Mountains podcast (formerly Empowered Manhood), where men rediscover courageous leadership. You'll be strengthened from the stories of God working in the lives of ordinary men today - men who've become leaders in their spheres of influence by relying on God and following Jesus. You'll also gain a sharp focus on the biblical idea of masculine leadership which will help orient your own life as a man.
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Skeptical, even of skepticism, The Evil Twin Podcast takes on a variety of topics from very unexpected angles. In this podcast you get to ride shotgun while twin brothers Brad and Thad explore the strange underbelly of "belief" in American culture and what it means to identify with those beliefs.
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Australia’s inflation comes in higher than expected at 3.6%. Service inflation is the main culprit holding back progress. Insurance premiums jumped by their most in 23 years, rents grew at their fastest annual pace face in 15 years, and education fees saw their largest quarterly rise in 12 years. You can forget about a rate cut this year! Australia…
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At first, he dragged his feet. Minister to guys in prison? He wasn’t trained for that. God should tap someone else, someone with special skills and experience. But God changed David Derry’s attitude by changing his heart. After all, God sent his Son to die for everyone. Including thieves. And murderers. And other guys in prison. Ministering to the …
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Why should you forgive other people? Jesus gave us a very clear reason: if you don’t, then God won't forgive you. But there's another good reason: it sets a prisoner free. That prisoner is you. This week's Bible passage: Colossians 3:11-14 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Bolinger…
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Tesla is slashing headcount by more than 10%, or 140,000 jobs, as part of a global retrenchment extending all the way into its executive ranks as the carmaker struggles with slowing demand for electric vehicles. Outgoing Woolworths boss Brad Banducci was threatened with six months in jail for contempt of the Senate after he refused to directly answ…
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A little over a decade ago, as he was struggling with a crisis in his faith, Richard Ramsey was given the opportunity to write and direct a feature film that presented the life of Solomon in a modern-day context. He threw himself into the project and delivered what he thought was a solid film, The Song. When it lasted only two weeks in theaters, Ri…
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Jesus said that, if you have a tiny amount of faith -- faith like a grain of mustard seed -- then you can tell a mountain to throw itself into the sea, and it will happen. So, why aren’t you moving mountains in your own life? Do you lack the faith? This week's Bible passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, pape…
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In an important report, the IMF has found Australian households are more sensitive to changes in interest rates than virtually any other consumers globally because of the dominance of variable-rate mortgages, high levels of household debt and lax lending rules. The Albanese government will push insurers to cut costs for households that take steps t…
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What are you doing to take care of your soul? After 14 years as a Navy Chaplain and stints as a pastor in an addiction recovery program and local church settings, Greg Woodard has found that caring for your soul is the key to long-term effectiveness. Soul care involves not just having a healthy spiritual life but also developing consistent rhythms,…
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Evil can be difficult to recognize and even tougher to fight. A big part of the battle occurs in the spiritual realm, and most of us are not intimately familiar with that place. Fortunately, we have powerful allies, and God has equipped us for battle alongside them. This week's Bible passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Stre…
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In an extraordinary development in the Lehmann vs Ten defamation case, a former producer on Seven’s Spotlight program besmirched Bruce Lehrmann’s credibility by alleging he had received perks totalling tens of thousands of dollars including a $361 steak and reimbursement for the cost of sex workers and illicit drugs before he signed an exclusive in…
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In an extraordinary development in the Lehmann vs Ten defamation case, a former producer on Seven’s Spotlight program besmirched Bruce Lehrmann’s credibility by alleging he had received perks totalling tens of thousands of dollars including a $361 steak and reimbursement for the cost of sex workers and illicit drugs before he signed an exclusive in…
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For nearly two decades, David Dusek has been speaking to and speaking with men around the world. Men want and need authentic friendships with other men, says David, but most men are afraid to open up about what's really going on in their lives. In these highlights from a 2022 interview with David, he explains that, to build trust with men, you need…
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Richard Bangs is back! He joins Brian to share stories of first descents of rivers around the world and promote his new book, The Art of Living Dangerously. Enjoy Richard Bangs!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.By Brian Dierker, Richard Bangs, Gavin Boughner, Bill Gloeckler, Margaret Knight
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40 days after Jesus rose from the dead, he gave his disciples a radical mission that would be opposed by nearly everyone. Then Jesus ascended to heaven, leaving his closest followers -- a ragtag group of ordinary young men -- without a leader. How would these followers gain the courage to fulfill their mission? This week's Bible passage: Joshua 1:5…
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Data from research firms show the number of people using X daily is falling, more than a year after tech billionaire Elon Musk bought the app formerly known as Twitter. Australian unions will push for a 5% increase to the minimum wage for more than 2.9 million workers, while employers will demand a major pay slowdown to offset record increases that…
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Tim Brown has worked with many successful men. Men who are movers and shakers in their communities. Men with power and platforms and influence. These men are in positions of leadership, but most of them are not leading – or, at least, not leading well. They have few or no close friends and no real accountability. And they are miserable. Why? They d…
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Every time we say the Lord’s Prayer, we ask for God’s will to be done, on earth as it is in heaven. So what is God’s will? Specifically, what is His will for you? This week's Bible passage: 2 Peter 3:8-10 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength…
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The RBA keeps rates on hold but says the board isn’t “ruling anything in or out” on interest rates. A new report forecasts housing supply to fall off a cliff over the next two years putting the Australian government further behind its ambitious housing targets. Uber will pay over $272 million to Australian taxi drivers to compensate them for lost i…
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When you experience a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, you may try to replace your grief and guilt with something that provides meaning and purpose. But replacement isn’t healing. And you need healing. After Tim Tucker’s wife Laura died, he wrote a book, Grief and Grace, to chronicle the six months of deep pain, loss, and grief t…
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Kelsey Pfendler is about to row a boat from California to Hawaii. She sits down with Brian to talk about the race, her team, and the incredible amount of prep work for such an adventure. Enjoy Kelsey Pfendler!Big Adventures with Brian Dierker is produced with joy by Big AdventuresEntertainment LLC.By Kelsey Pfendler, Margaret Knight, Bill Gloeckler, Gavin Boughner, Brian Dierker
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Jesus told Pilate, "For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” Pilate responded, “What is truth?” Ultimately, Pilate learned the truth. And the truth set him free. This week's Bible passage: 2 John 1-6 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Stre…
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Much to the dismay of Fed Chair Powell, US CPI is HOT. Headline CPI inflation increased 3.2% Y/Y, accelerating from 3.1% in January. After this data, Fed rate futures are pricing in only 1% odds of a rate cut at the next FOMC meeting. It also dents Biden’s re-election chances. CreditorWatch has warned more businesses will go under in the coming mon…
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At a time when men's ministries are struggling -- and men are struggling -- Christ Led Communities is thriving. Craig Fry, who has led CLC for the past 11 years, explains why. The two keys to CLC's success, he says, are: building brotherhood bonds in small groups of men a call to commitment Get Craig's insight into how and why God will bless relati…
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Scholars say that Charles Dickens wrote his most famous work to to alert people to the terrible plight of England’s poor, especially poor children. I say that he wrote it to tell a story of salvation. This week's Bible passage: Matthew 16:24-27 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Bol…
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Data is a gift. And if data is leveraged properly, it can lead to major gifts from donors in the non-profit space. Meet Moshe Hecht, Founder & CEO of Hatch. Moshe built an incredible platform full of data, customized for each organization to login and build a human profile of their intended donor. Knowing your donor can lead to bigger gifts. Watch …
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China sets ambitious economic growth target of ‘around 5%’ for 2024, as leaders aim to restore confidence in faltering economy. Rocked by a series of money-laundering scandals, Australia’s casinos are looking beyond hard core gaming to a safer bet – ­tourists. Business-related personal insolvencies are on the rise, as personal guarantees catch up w…
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What role does God play in your personal and family finances? When he lost his job during the financial crisis of 2008, Bob Lotich heard God calling him to do something crazy: make his blog his full-time job. There was just one problem: the blog was bringing in less than $100 a month. But Bob trusted God, and within nine months he was earning more …
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He had no experience, so he winged it. He had no credentials, so he invented some. He forged documents. He bribed officials. All to save the lives of 669 children he’d never met. Children who, for 50 years, had no idea who he was or what he had done. This week's Bible passage: Romans 3:21-26 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, pa…
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In these highlights from episode 37, guest Patrick Melder explains: How Bitcoin has clarified and enriched his Christian faith How he is using Bitcoin to enrich the lives of people in Guatemala How Bitcoin can be a "conversation starter" to share the gospel After undergraduate studies at Houston Baptist University and medical school at Texas Tech U…
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Universities could soon be facing major funding changes as the biggest review of the sector in decades calls for a radical reshaping of the tertiary education sector. The tax office is investigating a suspected $180 million tax fraud by a top formwork contractor in the construction industry that could end up as the biggest tax fraud in Australian c…
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Tired of seeing your friends sitting on the sidelines with their Christian faith? Tired of waiting for your church to offer something meaningful for men? Maybe you should follow the example of Cody Andrews. Cody had no formal religious training and no experience with men's ministry. But he spearheaded an effort to get men's discipleship going at hi…
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No matter how many miracles Jesus performed, the people around him -- religious leaders, ordinary people, and even his closest followers -- kept asking him for another sign that he was the Messiah. So he gave them one. One that they didn't expect. One that would change the world . . . one person at a time. This week's Bible passage: Revelation 5:8-…
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The banking oligopoly looks to be entrenched. It seems that the takeover of Suncorp bank by ANZ allowed by the Competition Tribunal despite ACCC objections. Competition law in Australia is a joke. Research undertaken by the OECD has concluded that those parts of the country with the highest level of migrants tend to have the highest productivity. F…
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Just a few years after his band, Citizen Way, scored its first #1 song, Ben Calhoun left the Christian music industry. He never stopped making music. But his experiences in the industry have shaped how he approaches his craft and inspired him to help other artists who strive to use the gifts and talents with which God has blessed them. Ben’s story …
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Most of us think of peace as the absence of war or the absence of conflict. But there’s a war raging. There has been since the dawn of time. In a universe at war, what kind of peace does God offer? Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength for Me…
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Sydney house prices force thousands of young families out of NSW, productivity commission says. At least 150 Australian Tax Office officials have been implicated in the TikTok tax fraud where tens of thousands of Australians learned how to game collecting GST. Australia is going after X. Communications minster, Rowland warns that when new laws are …
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Sadly, much of the church has adopted the same mentality as our corrupt, monetary system. This perverts incentives around fundraising, ministry, and building projects, as well as diluting the gospel in order to maintain financial support. Jimmy Song, Author of the book, "Fiat Ruins Everything: How Our Financial System Is Rigged and How Bitcoin Fixe…
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In addition to the Resurrection, the Gospels record 37 miracles that Jesus performed. One of them was walking on water. Why did Jesus do that? Was it to prove that he was greater than Moses? To demonstrate that he possessed the power of God? To fulfill a prophecy? To strengthen the faith of his followers? Or was there another reason? This week’s Bi…
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Although the RBA maintained its cash rate at a 12-year high of 4.35% — as predicted by economists – its quarterly forecasts showed inflation will only hit the midpoint of its 2-3% target band in 2026. Looks like interest rate cuts could be some time away. Utes, four-wheel drives and other light commercial vehicles could be phased or priced out of t…
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God reserves some his harshest words of criticism for monetary debasement. The Old Testament describes this practice as "detestable," "violent," and "grinding the faces of the poor." Jimmy Song, Author of the book, "Fiat Ruins Everything: How Our Financial System Is Rigged and How Bitcoin Fixes This," discusses the implications of this economic fra…
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When we seek to glorify God in our actions, our light can burn so brightly that others can’t help but notice. I, and 190 others, discovered this 30 years ago on the stage of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. This week’s Bible passage: John 1:1-14 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Boli…
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Hong Kong court orders liquidation of troubled Evergrande echoing Lehman Brothers' collapse. Banks, suppliers, and property owners in China take a massive hit. The real estate crisis poses a threat to its economy's recovery. Experts say Changes to Stage 3 means the government is aligning better to tax design principles and relieves pressure on fami…
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Mark Hollis's band had only one big hit, in 1984. Their 1988 album did so poorly that their record label dropped them. The band disbanded in 1992. Hollis left the music industry six years later and died in 2019. So why is this entire episode devoted to the music of Mark Hollis? Because it gave life to people. And it still does. This week’s Bible pa…
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A lot of pastors think online preaching doesn’t matter that much. They’re focused on getting real people into their real churches — not some cyber-campus in the Metaverse. But here’s what many pastors don’t realize: online sermons are their church’s welcome center. Here’s how people “visit” churches today: They find you online They watch a sermon o…
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In today’s Christianity, we like to recognize and celebrate the goodness of God. God truly is good. But God also is great. The greatness of God is awesome, but it can be intimidating and even frightening. In fact, God's greatness is so overpowering that it makes Him unapproachable. Thankfully, God provided a solution. This week’s Bible passage: Psa…
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Trauma is shockingly common among men. However, most of us don't recognize it in our own lives and this can create tremendous drag on our efforts to lead well. Dr. Tim Murphy has extensive experience working with men and women struggling with PTSD, especially military veterans. Dr. Murphy recently wrote the book, "The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways …
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When Jesus explained the parable of the sower, he didn’t explain why the sower in the parable throws the seed everywhere rather than just on the good soil. John Newton understood why. This week’s Bible passages: Hosea 10:9-12 and Matthew 13:1-9 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Bol…
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Leadership is hard. There are days when we don’t feel like motivating or inspiring anyone. Heck, we sometimes wake up feeling tired and discouraged ourselves, so how can we motivate anybody else? We all have our own doubts and insecurities about our lives and the directions we’re headed. We may wonder, too, if we’re even doing the right things to d…
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