Best Rodney Cox Podcasts (2024)

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Stewardship, Faith, and Kingdom Impact 41:31

21d ago41:31

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Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to finance and faith? Join me, Rodney Cox, on the StrongTeams.com podcast as I sit down with Harry Pearson, the visionary founder and CEO of OneAscent. This episode is a game-changer for anyone seeking to align their values with their investments and create lasting kingdom impact. Harry's journey from a …

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The Surprising Enemy of Strong Teams (and What to Do About It) 4:18

1M ago4:18

4:18

Are you struggling to build a truly unified, high-performing team? Chances are, one hidden culprit is sabotaging your efforts: pace! That's the central insight from a powerful article by Duane Donner, founder of Heritage Forum and my good friend. Duane examines how the relentless hustle of modern life undermines our ability to lead with empathy, pa…

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Discovering Your Path to Purposeful Leadership 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

Leadership is one of the most rewarding callings in life - but also one of the most challenging. How can you build a team of people who feel valued, empowered and able to bring their best when you're struggling to stay afloat yourself If you've ever felt misaligned, depleted or ill-equipped for the demands of leadership, you're not alone. In fact, …

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Discover Your True Identity in Christ: Embracing God's Unconditional Love 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

Do you struggle with feelings of shame, guilt or a distorted view of how God sees you? In this powerful interview, Don Ankenbrandt, author of the book "Your True Reflection," shares his transformative journey of uncovering his true identity in Christ. Over 30 years ago, during a day of solitude, Don had a revelation that he had been looking at his …

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Welcome to the WNBA: The Game Will Not Be Televised with Dr. Courtney Cox 2:07:41

3M ago2:07:41

2:07:41

Women's sports, and women's basketball in particular, is having a moment. But if a moment happens in an arena with no broadcast partner, did it really happen? That was the reality for lots of fans - and lots more if not for heyheyitsalli on Twitter/X - trying to watch the WNBA for the first time on May 4, 2024. And sorry to say folks, that's not su…

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I'm Back 1:41

3M ago1:41

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Follow along on the internet: https://www.instagram.com/tcbrpod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tcbrpod Follow Rhian on the internet: https://twitter.com/RhiansHope https://www.instagram.com/rhianshope Support TCBR: @TCBRPOD on Venmo Pickleball Players: Use promo code ROGAN for 15% off any paddle from Bread & Butter Pickleball Company at bnbpickleball.com…

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Mastering Successful Succession Planning for Church Leaders with Nancy Moore 35:47

3M ago35:47

35:47

One of the most critical moments for any church is navigating a senior pastoral transition. Getting it right can launch a new season of fruitful ministry. Getting it wrong can lead to devastating consequences like decline, conflict, and erosion of trust. So how can church leaders confidently hire the right long-term fit for their unique situation a…

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Overcome Chaos Through Biblical Leadership Principles With Gary Harpst 25:34

4M ago25:34

25:34

Are you a leader struggling with chaos in your organization? In this insightful podcast episode, we interview Gary Harpst, New York Times bestselling author and former CEO, about overcoming organizational chaos through timeless biblical leadership principles. Gary unpacks the three types of chaos leaders face - external chaos from circumstances, so…

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Rethinking How We Preach for the Digital Age 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

In our digital age, the way people consume content has radically shifted. Yet many churches still deliver monologue-style sermons designed for a reality that no longer exists. I recently interviewed David Murrow, an online preaching coach, who argues: "Preaching stopped working 20 years ago." As audiences migrated to social media and bite-sized vid…

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The Sacredness of Secular Work: How Your Job Matters to God 27:59

5M ago27:59

27:59

If you've ever struggled to connect your faith to your work or felt like your job was just a necessary evil, this episode is for you! Join me as I explore the powerful biblical truth that ALL work is sacred and eternally significant to God. I recently interviewed Jordan Raynor about his paradigm-shifting book "The Sacredness of Secular Work" and it…

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Leadership Is Overrated 47:10

5M ago47:10

47:10

What enables some teams to achieve incredible results under intense pressure, while others flounder? Retired Navy SEAL leader Kyle Bucket and business leader Chris Mefford have seen extraordinary teams accomplish the near impossible across military, government, nonprofit, and corporate worlds. In this episode, Chris and Kyle decode the key practice…

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Building a Strong Senior Leadership Team: A Conversation with Tony Morgan of The UnStuck Group 32:43

6M ago32:43

32:43

What separates a church that’s just getting by from one that’s thriving and making an impact in people’s lives? Strong leadership – and specifically, a strong senior leadership team. My guest on the StrongTeams.com podcast this week is Tony Morgan, founder of the Unstuck Group, an expert on team development and alignment. Tony consults with churche…

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Strengthening Pastoral Integrity | Dr. David Fletcher 31:57

7M ago31:57

31:57

Rodney Cox spoke with Dr. David “Fletch” Fletcher, founder of XPastor.org, about the vital yet often overlooked topic of strengthening integrity in church leadership. David, or Fletch as he is called by his friends, served as a pastor for 35 years in single and multisite churches ranging in size from 1,000-8,000 members. In 2003 he founded XPastor.…

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Avoiding the Trap of Pride | Chris Bolinger 36:47

7M ago36:47

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Our guest today is best-selling author and podcaster, Chris Bolinger. In addition to his duties as the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast, Chris is the author of the popular devotional titled, Daily Strength for Men -- which has sold over 300,000 copies. Chris’ latest devotional is, 52 Weeks of Strength for Men, which tackles topics like the…

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2023 Year in Review Episode 16:50

8M ago16:50

16:50

Podcast hosts Rodney Cox and Steve NeSmith discuss some of their favorite clips from the past year. Tune in to find out which clips made the list and what the hosts learned from those guest interviews. Guest clips: 1. Ben Mandrell, Pres/CEO of Lifeway 2. Trudy Cathy White, Chick-fil-A 3. Tom Harper, CEO of BiblicalLeadership.com 4. Christina and Ji…

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Creating a Culture That Develops New Leaders | Dr. Bob Whitesel 34:20

8M ago34:20

34:20

Rodney's podcast guest is Dr. Bob Whitesel. Bob is a sought after speaker, church health consultant and award-winning writer of 14 books on missional leadership, church change and church growth. Another area of expertise for Bob is in developing new leaders, which we will talk more about today. He has also earned two doctorates from Fuller Theologi…

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How to Develop Leaders in Your Church | Robby Angle 35:13

8M ago35:13

35:13

Our guest today is Robby Angle. Robby is the President and CEO of Trueface, a ministry based in Dawsonville, GA. He specializes in helping churches develop leaders through relational ministry. Prior to Trueface, Robby served for seven years as the Director of Adult Ministry Environments and Men’s Groups for North Point Community Church in Atlanta, …

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Chick-fil-A Executive Shares The Iceberg Leadership Philosophy | Mark Miller 26:26

9M ago26:26

26:26

Chick-fil-A executive Mark Miller makes a second appearance on this podcast. We recorded this episode with Mark at the Chick-fil-A headquarters in Atlanta. Listeners may recall that Mark's career at Chick-fil-A began 45 years ago as an hourly team member in one of the local restaurants. At the time of our interview, Mark was serving as Vice Preside…

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How to talk to Trump supporters and influence people with Adam Mockler 27:10

9M ago27:10

27:10

Man/Woman on the street videos have taken on a new life in the age of easy to buy tiny mics and cameras but not all are created equal. And honestly I wish most people would stop doing them. But not Adam Mockler. Adam travels to political rallies and events to talk to Trump supporters and boy are those conversations a doozy. Press play to hear: what…

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How Great Leaders Communicate With Their Team | Chris Turner 42:08

10M ago42:08

42:08

Rodney's podcast guest is Chris Turner. Chris serves as Communications Director for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. In addition to decades of work in corporate media relations and two masters degrees, he has worked in 37 countries as a magazine correspondent. Chris is also a former sportswriter. We interviewed Chris because he has done extensi…

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Organizing for Success in Your Ministry | Shawn Lemon 40:44

10M ago40:44

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Rodney's guest on this episode is Shawn Lemon, and in 2013 Shawn founded The Digital Organizer. He shares with Rodney how organizing your assets can help ministry teams operate at a higher level. The Digital Organizer partners with businesses to create streamlined, effective, and easy-to-use digital organization systems. It's their mission to empow…

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Superstition is the Way with Coach Rodney Rogan 41:18

10M ago41:18

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US sports industry is on track to earn $83 billion dollars in 2023. And that was calculated before Taylor Swift started going to Kansas City Chiefs' games. Americans care deeply about sports and given my own habits, I was curious how others enjoy sports so I asked what people (not players, coaches, scouts, etc) do to help their team win from afar. …

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How to Successfully Navigate a Church Leadership Change | Dave Travis 34:58

10M ago34:58

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Rodney's podcast guest is Dave Travis. Dave has advised large church pastors for over 30 years, facilitating focused conversations that drive change and action. Twenty-three of those years were spent with Leadership Network, where he retired as CEO in 2018. Since then, Dave has worked with dozens of churches and their leaders, helping guide them to…

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How to Grow, Thrive, and Contribute Your Best Work | Bob Hasson 36:40

11M ago36:40

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Rodney's guest is Bob Hasson. Bob is an accomplished CEO, author, and podcaster. In addition to his entrepreneurial accomplishments, for decades Bob has been active as a consultant and board member for churches, ministries, nonprofits, and school boards. He has authored several books like, Business of Honor, Wired to Hear and his most recent title,…

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and The NeverEnding Trial with Emma Platoff [from the archives] 36:04

11M ago36:04

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An impeachment trial is underway so let's revisit how we got her with an early episode of TCBR. In December 2020, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election results in four battleground states. None of which were Texas. But also, Ken Paxton has been under indictment for nearly 6 years. I d…

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Building Strong Volunteer Teams | Christina & Jim Angelakos 41:36

11M ago41:36

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This episode will be invaluable for for pastors and ministry leaders. Rodney Cox interviews two experts on how to build and develop strong volunteer teams. Jim and Christina Angelakos are a father-daughter team passionate about leadership and team building. In 2017, they co-founded Volunteer U, an online education platform to help organizations tak…

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Music and Identity with Jay Millar of Sundazed Music 1:06:59

11M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

I was bopping along in an Indianapolis record store when "I, Who Have Nothing" by Howard "Youngblood" Bomar caught my attention. I loved it and wanted to understand how I'd missed such a talented artist! I reached out to the label, Sundazed Music, about doing an episode on Howard and Jay Millar got back to me with a whole range of possible artists …

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Helping Leaders Move Forward | Ron Edmondson 38:42

12M ago38:42

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Our podcast guest is pastor, author and leadership coach, Ron Edmondson. For over 35 years, Ron has served in senior ministry leadership roles, AND for over 20 years, as a consultant & coach, he's helped thousands of leaders and organizations. Ron served as CEO of the Leadership Network, and currently serves as lead pastor – for a second time – at …

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Kellogg's® ICEE® Cereal and Cereal Scores with Brett Rader 56:55

12M ago56:55

56:55

A few months ago, my friend sent me a picture of a giant box of cereal and said "This was only available in a giant Sam's Club box. Would you do a review if I sent you the second bag?" to which I agreed but only if we could do it for the podcast. And that's on friendship. The giant box of cereal was Kellogg's® ICEE® Cereal and it is interesting. Pr…

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Promise Keepers CEO Dares to Speak Out | Ken Harrison 39:10

1y ago39:10

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Ken Harrison serves as the volunteer Chairman & CEO of Promise Keepers. He is also the CEO of WaterStone, which helps Christian donors give away $2 million weekly for God’s Kingdom. A sought after speaker and author, his latest book is titled, A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World: Live a Life Without Waste, Regret, or Anything Unfinished, which the C…

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TCBR Loves Librarians 45:43

1y ago45:43

45:43

In the last few years, individuals and organizations across the country have taken to school boards and city councils to get books removed from libraries for allegedly promoting (read: simply mentioning that a real thing exists in the world and is reflected in art) LGBT themes, sex, racism, police brutality, etc. So when someone told me that librar…

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Servant Leaders are Strong Leaders | Tom Harper 34:33

1y ago34:33

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Rodney's guest today is Tom Harper. Tom is the publisher of BiblicalLeadership.com and Chairman of Networld Media Group. He has written multiple books, including Through Colored Glasses: How Great Leaders Reveal Reality, Leading from the Lions' Den: Leadership Principles from Every Book of the Bible, and his most recent work entitled, Servant Leade…

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The Most Trusted Man on the Internet with Phil Lewis 38:25

1y ago38:25

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Our grandparents had Walter Cronkite, our parents have Lester Holt. Black folks, from Gen X to Gen Z, have Phil Lewis. In a world, where misinformation runs rampant and stories from certain communities don't always hit trending, Phil delivers real news to and from communities that otherwise are underserved. Press play to hear Phil talk about his ca…

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From the archives: The Economics of Women's Sports with Dr. David Berri 1:06:32

1y ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand, revisit my conversation with Dr. David Berri and answer the question that reply guys on Twitter love to ask: are women's sports boring and unprofitable or does sexism negatively influence investing, coverage, merchandise, TV deals, and more? Follow along on the internet:…

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TCBR Supports the WGA Strike with CeCe Pleasants Adams and Ted Sullivan 1:29:48

1y ago1:29:48

1:29:48

The Writer's Guild of America [WGA] has been on strike since May 2, 2023 fighting for the rights of writers to equitable pay, healthcare, career development and more. Press play to hear CeCe and Ted talk about their experience in writer's rooms, including the aftermath of #MeToo, how Silicon Valley ruins everything, the real aim of the AMPTP (spoil…

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Holding On To Your Faith in the Workplace | Miranda Carls 28:16

1y ago28:16

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Rodney's guest today is author, speaker and podcaster, Miranda Carls. Miranda is also a certified people and organizational development coach/consultant. While Miranda serves a wide variety of clients and organizations, she especially enjoys writing and teaching on topics related to the integration of faith and work. Her first book, The Word at Wor…

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TCBR Goes to Hollywood with Kacy Boccumini: The Sequel 55:12

1y ago55:12

55:12

TCBR Goes to Hollywood with Kacy Boccumini: The Sequel We're back to finish the chat with Kacy. This time we're diving into three movies that Kacy thinks fit into one of the following categories: critically panned movies Kacy thinks are good, critically acclaimed movies Kacy thinks are not good, movies Kacy wishes more people had seen. The movies: …

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How To Leave a Legacy That Lasts | Trudy Cathy White 36:01

1y ago36:01

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Rodney's guest to is author and speaker, Trudy Cathy White. Trudy, is the youngest child and only daughter of Chick-fil-A founders Truett and Jeannette Cathy. At just nineteen years old, Trudy opened Birmingham, Alabama’s second Chick-fil-A restaurant, making her one of the youngest Operators in Chick-fil-A’s history. For 20 years, Trudy and her hu…

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TCBR Goes to Hollywood with Kacy Boccumini 30:01

1y ago30:01

30:01

Press play to hear Kacy talk about movies - the illusion and the truth of what they're depicting, favorite movies and directors, the difference between perspective and aesthetic, the ick of toxic masculinity in film/society, and movies that were so devastating or anxiety inducing you only need to see once. Stick around to hear me offer the foolproo…

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Become an Iron-Sharpened Leader | Major General John Gronski 25:25

1y ago25:25

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Rodney's podcast guest is John Gronski. Major General John Gronski, US Army Retired, is a proven combat leader and decorated Iraq war veteran. Over the last 40 years he's sharpened his skills in both the military and civilian sectors. Today, John is a CEO, an author, a speaker, a leadership trainer, and consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He’s be…

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How Ministry Leaders Can Prioritize Discipleship | Dennis Allen 26:34

1y ago26:34

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Rodney's guest on the podcast today is CEO, author and speaker, Dennis Allen. Dennis is the author of, The Disciple Dilemma: Rethinking and Reforming How The Church Does Discipleship. A six-time Chief Executive Officer specializing in “turnarounds” for Wall Street backed corporations, Dennis speaks at universities, churches and conferences, on the …

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"Media" and the Millennial Caveat with Nathan McDermott 57:14

1y ago57:14

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"Media" has changed so much in the last decade and everyone's trying to adjust. But what is media? As MTV News, Vice, and others close up shop, Nathan McDermott, roaming polticial reporter formerly of Buzzfeed and CNN ,adds nuance and context to a space where it's lacking. How'd we get here? Was it inevitable? And what's next? Follow Nathan on the …

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Interview with Walter West, Sr Pastor at Anastasia Church 33:45

1y ago33:45

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Rodney's guest is Dr. Walter West. Walter earned his Doctor of Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and has served as a pastor at Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augustine, Florida for 25 years, the last 15 as their senior pastor. Find Walter online at https://www.anastasiachurch.org/ Check out our chapter markers for show notes and…

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All Praise to SWV with Lesley Gwam (yes, again) 43:35

1y ago43:35

43:35

Lesley Gwam, unpaid music correspondent from the 90s for That Can't Be Right, started tweeting about The Queens R&B, full title: SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B, so I started watching and it was a delight. As I watching I started thinking and realized, that for all their hits, I didn't really know much about the personalities, their lives, their dr…

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Interview with Dan Reiland of 12Stone Church 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

37:04

Rodney's guest on this episode is Dan Reiland. Dan serves as the Executive Director of Leadership Expansion at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia where he served for 20 years as the Executive Pastor. Dan is also a leadership coach, consultant, author, teacher, husband, father, and grandfather. Rodney talks to Dan about 12Stone's leadership su…

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Being Who God Made You To Be | Dr. Chip Dodd 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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Rodney's guest on the podcast is author, speaker, counselor, and podcaster, Dr. Chip Dodd. For over 30 years, Chip has worked with leaders from all walks of life, from athletes and business professionals to pastors and parents. For the last 23 years, Chip has served as the Executive Director of the Center for Professional Excellence, which he found…

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Lifeway Reinvents Itself | Ben Mandrell, Pres & CEO 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

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Rodney's podcast guest is Ben Mandrell. Ben serves as the President and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources — he was elected to that role in 2019. Prior to joining Lifeway, Ben pastored churches in Colorado and Tennessee. Outside of Ben's responsibilities at Lifeway, he preaches at churches all over the country and speaks regularly at leadership tra…

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The Future of Women in Sports! with Me - BONUS EPISODE 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

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As we get ready for the 2023 Women's Final Four I'm re-sharing a talk I gave about women's sports! Way back in 2019, the UCLA Anderson Center for MEMES put out a call for Student Campfire Talks at their Up Next Conference. I waited until the last minute but submitted my proposal to discuss The Future of Women in Sports. Which is really just the The…

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Let's Play Pickleball! with Brandon Nsekpong 49:34

1+ y ago49:34

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According to the internet, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. I'm a recent convert and it's become my favorite hobby. And it seems like everyone I play with is also a recent convert obssessed with their new favorite hobby, so for once, the internet might be right. But what the heck is pickleball? Why does it rely so heavily on puns…

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The Role of Humility in Leadership | Boyd Bailey 28:01

1+ y ago28:01

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Rodney's guest on the podcast today is Boyd Bailey. Boyd is the founder of Wisdom Hunters, an international ministry headquartered in Roswell, GA. People worldwide have been impacted by the Wisdom Hunters’ daily devotionals and books. His book, Learning to Lead Like Jesus, published in 2018, is a best-seller in the Christian leadership category. Yo…

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