Best Rudy Gray Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 27 - Gwen Gray Saves the Day! 1:26:00

10d ago1:26:00

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This is a delightful and hilarious conversation I had with fellow Eugene comedian, Gwen Gray! She wears many hats, and we have a wonderful time talking about everything from moviemaking (she does that) to triathlons (does those) to comedy (does that too). As she starts working on a freaking MOVIE over the summer, we release this episode! Rock on, G…

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Ep. 30 - Devin Jones Has Burned Down His Ego 1:25:51

9h ago1:25:51

1:25:51

"If we can create that magic at fair, we can bring it back in the real world and make sure everybody feels safe, accepted, and loved." In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, my guest Devin Jones and I take a sprawling conversation through Devin's life in Oregon and growing up at Oregon Country Fair, h…

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Ep. 29 - Rudy Tyburczy Gets Lost at Oregon Country Fair 1:21:35

6d ago1:21:35

1:21:35

In this special Oregon Country Fair episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, I’ll take you on a circuitous path to wonderful Veneta, Oregon, home of the world famous Oregon Country Fair, a multi-day festival in the woods (think Woodstock meets Ren Faire with so much more), which this year celebrated it’s 55th year in existence! My guest thi…

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Ep. 28 - Luke Miller in UnsportsmanLuke Conduct! 1:28:14

4d ago1:28:14

1:28:14

In this episode, newly re-Portlanded comedian Luke Miller and host Rudy Tyburczy chat about a bunch of fun topics including goatees, seat belts, Luke’s “x-factor”, and we might even uncover a wrestling rumor or two, so hold onto your turnbuckles! We discuss Luke’s recent surgery and changes he’s made, his aversion to traditional gyms, and how he li…

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Ep. 26 - Billy Wayne Davis Didn't Die During His First Triathlon 1:35:24

23d ago1:35:24

1:35:24

Hey folks! On this episode of Jokes and the Gym, renowned comedian and podcaster Billy Wayne Davis (@billywaynedavis) and I (@rudytyburczy) chat all things comedy and working out. Well, not all things, but a lot of things! BW drops so much info on ya from the start of this podcast, so smash that play button yall. A former collegiate athlete and cur…

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Ep. 25 - Jessica Adel Loves Her Early Mornings 1:33:55

1M ago1:33:55

1:33:55

Jessica Adel is one of those friends that just lights me up, and I think you can really feel that from both of us in this conversation, which just so happens to be on episode 25 of Jokes and the Gym! As a talented writer and performer, she’s one of those people who’s just like, suspiciously good at everything. Writing, directing, singing, acting, a…

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Ep. 24 - Seth Milstein Knows His Way Around A Tums 1:42:56

2M ago1:42:56

1:42:56

This was a really honest and fun conversation with my good friend Seth Milstein, Eugene comedian and dad. We talk about a whole host of topics, starting with some movie chat and a lot about his process of recovery. He has a podcast, Hope Fiends, where he talks with others in recovery and I’m grateful for his candid and joyful communication in this …

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Ep. 23 - Bert Walpack Didn't Intend To Finish That Marathon 1:31:13

2M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

In this episode of Jokes and the Gym, Rudy sits down with friend and fellow Eugene comedian, dentist Bert Walpack! We get into what it's like being a jet setting dentist, doing comedy and dental conferences all across the country. We also reflect on his time on the east coast, much of which was spent either pursuing comedy or being a D1 athlete - t…

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New Format for Courier Conversations 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Moving forward, Travis Kerns will join Jeff Robinson to discuss the issues each month. In this inaugural edition , they discuss the work of the SBC’s cooperation committee and the Law Amendment. https://baptistcourier.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/By Jeff Robinson / Travis Kerns

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Ep. 22 - Duante Barnett Has Lego Money 1:26:43

2M ago1:26:43

1:26:43

You wanna learn how to be your own number one fan? Then this episode with Duante "Suitman" Barnett is just what the suitman ordered. Duante and myself dig deep into topics ranging from racial identity to intersectionality to Duante's long and varied list of accomplishments. We also chat about leg presses and legos. So there's something for everyone…

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Ep. 21 - Jesse Hett Drank Soup For Six Weeks (And We Say Cat 92 Times) 1:21:32

2M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Fellow Feline- and Workout-Enthusiast Jesse Hett joins me on this week’s episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy. We share our deep love of (among other things) cats, the Irish and their bars, and crafting a joke that we’re proud of. A lot of this episode is just two dudes nerding out over their cats, so strap in for some hard-hitting Kitty…

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Ep. 20 - Jessica Grant Has Battled Cancer and Hecklers 1:15:26

2M ago1:15:26

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In this episode, I sit down with the hilarious Jessica Grant, comedian born and raised in Humboldt County. We chat about the lack of joy of hecklers, her entry as a business owner with a green thumb, and how darn challenging the last few years have been - she's been through a lot! (But has maintained better than most would.) And yet, she has become…

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Educating a generation at NGU: A conversation with Walter Johnson. 22:46

2M ago22:46

22:46

Walter Johnson, founding Dean of the College of Christian Studies, reflects on North Greenville’s remarkable transition from a struggling two-year college to a thriving four-year university made during his 32-year tenure. https://baptistcourier.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/By Jeff Robinson and Todd Deaton / Walter Johnson

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Ep. 19 - Sabrena Contreras Gets Out Her Taquitos 1:26:37

3M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

This is such a delightful episode with my good friend, comedian hottie Sabrena Contreras! We laugh so much from the start, talk about post-nap snacks, childhood power, and how a Velma costume helped us become friends immediately. We talk about her fresh feelings from her recent move to LA, what she appreciates about Oregon, and how she's feeling ab…

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Episode 35: When The Kids Stopped Playing: Joe and Olga with Dr. Peter Gray 52:30

3M ago52:30

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Our children and teenagers are more anxious and depressed than ever. Whilst the temptation is to blame the pandemic or the use of mobile phones, gaming and social media, what do the children themselves have to say about what is stressing them out? In this interview Dr. Peter Gray shares what his research into the root causes of the unfolding mental…

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Ep. 18 - Kelly Brassbridge Has Left Some Unhealthy Habits in Korea 1:32:08

3M ago1:32:08

1:32:08

It's your boy Rudy T to the Yburczy, hosting this podcast, Jokes and the Gym! On this episode, I catch up with one of my old pals from Korea, Kelly Brassbridge, who got more than his fair share of laughs outta me. Since meeting while doing comedy and hip hop shows in Busan, South Korea, he has returned to the State of Maine and is a full-on teacher…

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Ep. 17 - Dan Telfer is a Boundary Boss 1:22:31

3M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

I really loved this convo with Dan Telfer - comedian, dungeon master, writer, and all around decent human freaking being - and we get right into some juicy relationship chat right off the top, and he gives out three great book recs if you're lookin to up your ability to human. Dan explains to me the lazy joys of somatic exercises, we talk about the…

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Ep. 16 - Derek Sheen Funnels Horror Into Joy 1:20:49

3M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

Hey Joketonians, Rudy here! This week on Jokes and the Gym, I chat with fellow PNW comedian Derek Sheen – a hilarious guy who also battles stage fright and staying healthy. We delve into the dark side of horror movies and comedy, the challenges of getting proper nutrition amidst demanding schedules, and how all kinds of life experiences can fuel yo…

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Episode 34: The Self-Driven Child: Joe and Olga with Dr. William Stixrud 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Our children and teenagers are often at least as busy, stressed and sleep-deprived as adults. Amidst an unprecedented youth mental health crisis, our education systems remain divorced from everything science knows about learning and wellbeing. If a book ever was a way out, “The Self-Driven Child” is certainly this, and the conversation with one of …

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Ep. 15 - Isaac Paris Walks His Dogs and Teaches Art 1:25:53

4M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Hey folks, Rudy here! This week on Jokes and the Gym, I chatted with the awesome Isaac Paris, a comedian and artist extraordinaire! We dissected creativity, from life balance to the surprising link between exercise and those artistic "aha!" moments. Isaac shared tons of valuable nuggets on finding inspiration, embracing failure (key for both comedy…

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Meet Evan Knies, our book publisher 21:25

4M ago21:25

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Courier President Jeff Robinson and publisher Evan Knies discuss Courier Publishing, the new 1821 book line, and their love for books in general. https://baptistcourier.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/By Jeff Robinson and Todd Deaton / Evan Knies

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Ep. 14 - Sanjay Manaktala Runs, Writes, Records, and Records Again 1:14:44

4M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

What up yall! I really enjoyed my conversation with this week's guest, Sanjay Manaktala, a comedian who currently resides in the heart of Tennessee, but who has performed across the globe. Listen up to find out where we met and the common classmate we had - it's a small flippin world. Sanjay has a lot of experience in the digital realm, and I feel …

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Episode 33: No More Monkeys: Joe and Olga with Rudi Gesch 40:30

4M ago40:30

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What do you do if your toddler’s special talent is jumping on and off furniture? Our guest Rudi Gesch put his own spin on the old nursery rhyme in “No More Monkeys,” a book that feels like a reassuring hug for parents who are horrified by their kids’ propensity for risky play. His science is solid too, as he partnered with an eminent evolutionary p…

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Ep. 13 - Ben Kronberg and Mastering the Microwave 1:16:29

4M ago1:16:29

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Hey yoo!!! Was great to catch up with my old pal and Denver comedian Ben Kronberg this week. We talked about life's surprises, living in the moment, our love for movies and Colorado, and even bonded over Zoom therapy. Fitness chat included Ben's secret 7-minute workout and our shared walking passion. Bookworming involved Alan Watts and maybe a movi…

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Ep. 12 - Chadhurst Sharpe is a Man of the Night 1:03:39

4M ago1:03:39

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Hey team, Rudy Tyburczy here, stand-up vet and (let’s say) burgeoning personal trainer. I created Jokes and the Gym – a podcast where me and other comics (and whomever else) sweat, swear, and get real about getting healthy (sorta) - because I love working out and doing jokes and wanna talk with other people about how they feel about it, how they fi…

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Ep. 11 - Tess Barker Supports Britney Spears and The (Philadelphia) Eagles 1:05:24

5M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Hey folks, this week's guest is the hilarious and talented Britney Spears/Philadephia Eagles fan Tess Barker! We dig into her podcasts Toxic: The Britney Spears Story (she like started #FreeBritney!) and Lady to Lady, the benefits of a chill (or very hot) workout, and what we talk about when we talk about Murakami. We also geek out over storytellin…

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Ep. 10 - Curt Neill Has Made At Least One Movie 1:30:35

5M ago1:30:35

1:30:35

Jokes and the Gym: Oscar Edition - Curt Neill Spills All That Hollywood Tea Attention, weary comedians and gym-dwelling existentialists! Buckle up for a special Oscar edition of Jokes and the Gym, because this week we're serving up a piping hot plate of Hollywood dreams with my friend, pickup league hoopster, and filmmaker Curt Neill. **Listen alon…

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Episode 32: Nourished: Joe and Olga with Deborah MacNamara 49:42

5M ago49:42

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All eating is emotional eating according to Dr. Deborah MacNamara, the author of Nourished, a book that is a gift to any parent who has felt baffled and frustrated when feeding their child (which is most of us!). Why teaching our kids about nutrition can backfire? Why do we eat when we are not hungry and often don’t eat when we are? What did Maslow…

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Ep. 9 - Sam Miller Has An Important Message About Meth - I Mean Comedy 1:25:30

5M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

Jokes and the Gym: Episode 9 with Sam Miller What’s up fitness freaks and funny folks! This week on Jokes and the Gym, I hang out with fellow comedian and pal, Sam Miller, a dude who can lift a mic with the best of em. We dive deep into the world of stand-up, from building a laugh-loving community to surviving the brutal and (hopefully) hilarious w…

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Ep. 8 - Kellen Terrett is a Bike Ridin Daddy 1:30:03

5M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

What’s up everybody! Ready for laughs, inspiration, and maybe even some D&D? Join me - your host Rudy Tyburczy - and my longtime friend and comedian Kellen Terrett for an episode packed with comedy jokes, workout wisdom, and Chicago comedy secrets. We chat finding your voice (on stage and off), self-care hacks for peak performance (mind and body!),…

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Ep. 7 - Adam Palmeter Has Had More Back Surgeries Than Your Parents 1:20:14

6M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

From Chipped Backs to Stand-Up Cracks: Get Fit, Get Real with This Hilariously Heartfelt Podcast Join host Rudy Tyburczy as he chats with good friend Adam Palmeter, a comedian and artist who traded Seoul stages for Saigon sunrises and NYC nights after facing down addiction, surgery, and the harsh reality of chasing laughs in a foreign land. He'll s…

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Episode 31: KG Hypnobirthing: Joe and Olga with Katharine Graves 49:44

6M ago49:44

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Katharine Graves has helped thousands of parents unlock the wonder of natural birth through unlearning harmful myths about labour, reclaiming agency in their antenatal journey and learning to understand and trust their bodies and instincts. What makes KG Hypnobirthing different from other courses? Why the idea of a “due date” is misguided? What are…

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“Meet NGU’s New Provost.” 25:02

6M ago25:02

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Courier President Jeff Robinson interviews Hunter Baker about his new work at North Greenville University. https://baptistcourier.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/By Jeff Robinson and Todd Deaton / Jeff Robinson

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Ep. 6 - Andy Andrist Has Faced Cancer, Trauma, and Steve Buscemi 1:21:42

6M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

** Life, Death, & Punchlines: Comedian Andy Andrist Gets Real About Cancer, Comedy & (Almost) Getting Prefontained:** Ever laugh in the face of, well, everything? Comedian Andy Andrist did just that after a surprise pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Listen in as Andrist and host Rudy Tyburczy discuss cancer and so much more. This episode is no sob story…

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Ep. 5 - Laura Sanders Wants to Keep Being Kind and Keep Being Funny 1:06:15

6M ago1:06:15

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In this friendly and wide-reaching conversation, host Rudy Tyburczy and New Orleans-based comedian and artist Laura Sanders discuss various topics related to comedy and personal well-being. They explore how they feel about stretching, finding joy in comedy, and the pressure to achieve in the industry. They also discuss coping with buckets of person…

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Episode 30: Alternative Education Across the World: Anna Hobbs with Joe and Olga 38:43

6M ago38:43

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If a school your kids and their friends need doesn’t exist, you can always create one! This is exactly what Anna Hobbs did. Listen to her incredible story of founding a democratic school that became a breath of fresh air for her students and their families, as well as her journey from being a homeschooled child to homeschooling her three kids. (Did…

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How to Really Love Your Pastor 25:33

6M ago25:33

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Don Cox talks with the Courier’s president about his new book on how churches can love their pastors well. Dr. Cox has been pastor of Concord BC in Anderson, SC, for the past 20 years and previously served as professor of evangelism at Southern Seminary. https://baptistcourier.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/…

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Ep. 4 - Turner Sparks Gets Destroyed by Non-comedians in Flag Football 1:21:25

6M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Turner Sparks, internationally touring headliner, and I lean pretty heavily into the Jokes portion of the podcast, but that's because I'm always so interested to hear from comics who have successfully moved to one of the coasts, especially after living abroad for so many years. That's Turner! Since moving stateside after many years in Suzhou, China…

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Ep. 3 - Leigh Anne Jasheway Loves the Rule of Three 1:13:51

6M ago1:13:51

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Leigh Anne Jasheway shares her love for Eugene and the draw of nature and acceptance that led her to stay. She discusses finding a supportive community and the importance of being close to nature. Leigh Anne reflects on her childhood and academic journey, including her transition from academics into comedy and fitness. She explains how she uses hum…

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Ep. 2 - Albert Escobedo Wants to Help a Billion Animals 1:20:26

7M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Our second guest is my good pal Albert Escobedo, a seasoned comedian and humane society director. In this episode, Albert and Rudy drop a few names from their days in Seoul doing comedy together, get into some of the nitty gritty of Albert's prep when he was a roast battler in LA, and discuss what kind of person gets into veterinary medicine. Alber…

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Episode 29: All of Us Children: Joe & Olga with Daniel Maté 47:29

7M ago47:29

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As the norms that used to structure relationships between ageing parents and grown-up children loosen, we may find ourselves with more agency to define ours. For some, it means a fresh start, a potential for a more meaningful relationship. How can we move through triggers and old wounds, to meet again? What roles do anger and shame play? What does …

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Ep. 1 - Brian Netzel is Glad He Was a Mess 1:10:39

7M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Host Rudy Tyburczy and inaugural guest Brian Netzel, comedian of Buffalo, chat about how health has become much more hip focused for them over the years, how to maintain some level of balance as a comedian, and why dropping booze was a must for making real growth. Enjoy the first episode! Find me, Rudy, on ig @jokesandthegym and @rudytyburczy TikTo…

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Episode 28: Why Our Tears Matter: Joe and Olga with Rev. Benjamin Perry 43:54

8M ago43:54

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If I was pressed to choose the most helpful episode of The Caring Instinct podcast, I would pick this conversation with Benjamin Perry, a queer minister and author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter. Benjamin is a passionate advocate for crying, possibly the most misunderstood physiological process in our bodies (and the one we sometimes think we a…

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Episode 27: Getting Perspective: Olga with Christina Hardyment 23:38

8M ago23:38

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Are we right in thinking the parents of the past used to be much stricter? What awaits new parents and children after a decade of gentler approaches? Can millennials claim hands-on fatherhood as their achievement? This conversation with Christina Hardyment, the author of “Dream Babies. Childcare Advice from John Locke to Gina Ford,” offers her uniq…

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Episode 26: Parenting with Self-Trust: Joe & Olga with Nancy Evans 28:43

9M ago28:43

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We are talking to our friend Nancy Evans, a Relational Trauma and Addictive Behaviours coach, a mum of three sons and true cycle-breaker. Where do you find answers as a struggling mother who still knows for sure that she does not want to raise her kids the way she was raised? How do you become a leader brave enough to take your family on a differen…

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Conversation with Dr. Tony Wolfe, SCBC Executive Director-Treasurer: (Part 2) 20:50

9M ago20:50

20:50

Tony and Jeff talk about their first weeks among South Carolina Baptists and also discuss Christian civility when it comes to believers disagreeing on things. https://baptistcourier.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/By Jeff Robinson and Todd Deaton

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Episode 25: Olga with Robin Brooks-Sherriff on Parenting Teenagers 52:35

10M ago52:35

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If you are parenting a teenager (or are getting ready to!), this conversation with Robin, a sexual health nurse from Calgary and a facilitator of Making Sense of Adolescence at the Neufeld Institure, is gold. How do we support our children through the awkward, grinding and lengthy transition that is adolescence? From friends, screens, food, housewo…

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Conversation with Dr. Tony Wolfe, SCBC Executive Director-Treasurer: Part 1 16:05

10M ago16:05

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Tony and Jeff talk about their first weeks among South Carolina Baptists and also discuss Christian civility when it comes to believers disagreeing on things. https://baptistcourier.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/By Jeff Robinson and Todd Deaton

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Episode 24: Joe & Olga with Darcia Narvaez on Nesting Our Children 38:28

10M ago38:28

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What is more natural to humans, competition or cooperation? How does a child grow into a good person and how can we help? How do we cultivate joy, curiosity and flexibility, as opposed to fear and rigidity, the patterns our society finds itself in a lot of the time? Finally, how do we raise children that feel one with Nature, are nurtured by her wi…

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Confessionalism in Baptist Life 20:58

11M ago20:58

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This episode of Courier Conversations with host Jeff Robinson and historian Peter Beck, professor at Charleston Southern University, examines the history and place of confessionalism in Baptist life. https://baptistcourier.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/By Jeff Robinson and Todd Deaton

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