Best Unity 101 Podcasts (2026)

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70. Venezuela 101: Cultural Preface 26:09

2h ago26:09

26:09

This is a Cultural Preface to the Venezuela 101 history series. It is not designed to be entirely comprehensive, as no culture or people are all the same. But, it is designed to help listeners meet the people before they study their history, and in it, we cover: 1. Population, Identity & Diversity 2. Social Personality & National Character 3. Famil…

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The Love Language that Matters Most with Dr. Gary Chapman, #592 42:44

22h ago42:44

42:44

What if knowing your loved one's love language isn't enough? Kicking off this new year, Juli sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman to unpack how it is that we can know each other's love language and still feel disconnected. Whether you're married, parenting, or navigating close friendships, this episode will challenge you to love more intentionally—and m…

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Ep 103: Designing for Belonging with Kevin Carroll 39:04

9d ago39:04

39:04

Derek & Tucker sit down with club industry veteran Kevin Carroll of Peacock & Lewis to discuss a wealth of understanding when it comes to the indispensable assets for your club design.By Sussner

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Sex, Cancel Culture, and the Church: How to Pursue Unity When we Disagree, #520 45:39

9d ago45:39

45:39

As we wrap up 2025, this is the conversation God put on Juli's heart. Juli and Hannah sit down to talk about how we love each other when we disagree. This conversation invites you to rethink how you engage in tough conversations and what it really means to contend for truth with love. Give to Authentic Intimacy today! Between now and January 31st, …

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Unpacking Emotional Baggage (One of Our Most Popular 2025 Episodes), #568 49:48

15d ago49:48

49:48

Grab your Java for one of our most popular episodes of 2025! This conversation with Dr. Dan Allender helped us understand why the stuff we haven't dealt with from childhood eventually shows up—right in the middle of our relationships. Listen in to find out why you must be willing to explore your own story in order to create safety and repair what's…

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Ep 102: When Does Onboarding Actually Create Belonging? 36:17

24d ago36:17

36:17

On today's episode, Sussner sits down to take a deep look at Club Communities and the continuous cycle of club member recruiting through the eyes of the often most overlooked and most valuable asset - the new club member. These members are often your strongest advocate, but do they know your club's true identity? Find our insights on today's episod…

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Raising Gender-Confident Kids, #591 53:26

22d ago53:26

53:26

How do you raise kids who feel grounded in their God-given identity in a world of confusing messages about gender? Dr. Kathy Koch and Dr. Jeff Myers join Juli to unpack how to guide youg people with truth, curiosity, and presence. You'll hear how to lay the foundations of identity, respond to cultural pressures, and raise confident boys and girls. …

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69. Common Ground: Birth & Death — Rituals for Life's First & Final Moments 43:56

1M ago43:56

43:56

In this episode of the Common Ground series, we're diving into unique rituals from around the world that honor both birth and death, which is something we all share. We cover: • Navajo First Laugh Ceremony – United States (American Southwest, Navajo Nation) • Baek-il (100-day celebration) – South Korea • Selapan Ceremony (35th day) – Indonesia (Jav…

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A New Wave of Romance Novels (& Why Women Can't Put Them Down), #590 36:03

1M ago36:03

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Women everywhere are turning to spicy romance novels to escape stress, overwhelm, and the monotony of everyday life. Today, Juli talks about why these trending titles feel so intoxicating, how they subtly shape our expectations of intimacy, and why they often leave us feeling disconnected from real relationships. Instead of escaping into fictional …

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Ep 101: Where Brand Meets Belonging 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

Sussner sits down with Jake Vogt, the head golf professional at the Club at Golden Valley, about the importance of creating lasting member value in private clubs. They discuss the role of a golf pro, the significance of merchandising in enhancing member experience, and the challenges of navigating branding changes.…

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Feeling Distant? How to Build Emotional Intimacy in Your Marriage, #589 54:45

1M ago54:45

54:45

We're diving into the often overlooked side of sexual intimacy: emotional connection in marriage. Juli and guest Gary Thomas unpack three building blocks of emotional intimacy—emotional availability, sensitive responsiveness, and trust. From understanding male and female brain chemistry to tips on daily connection habits, this conversation gives yo…

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Have You Given Up on Sexual Pleasure?, #390 44:48

1M ago44:48

44:48

What if sexual intimacy became something you look forward to, instead of something you brace yourself for? Juli sits down with sex therapist Debra Taylor to talk about what we've learned about women's sexuality over the last 30 years. They dive into the myths that still plague marriages, the real factors shaping women's sexual desire, why exhaustio…

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68. A Table For Everyone: One Syrian’s Journey of Resilience and Welcome // Yassin Terou 57:19

2M ago57:19

57:19

Today we’re stepping into a story that blends together the last few month’s topics (Syria, Food, Hospitality) with my guest, Yassin Terou. Yassin Terou is a Syrian-born entrepreneur and American dream enthusiast, best known as the founder of Yassin’s Falafel House, a Knoxville-based restaurant celebrated for its welcoming spirit and message of incl…

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Ep 100: Takeaways From 5 Years of Private Club Branding 41:40

2M ago41:40

41:40

Welcome to Clubs Made Meaningful. A podcast by Sussner where strategy, culture, and brand come together to create real belonging. Today we take a look back on all we've learned for private club branding.By Sussner

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Holiday Peace 101: How to Be Unoffendable, #588 41:20

2M ago41:20

41:20

The holidays should bring peace. Instead, they often bring tension, unresolved hurt, and that one person who knows how to get under your skin. Today, Juli sits down with author and radio host Brant Hansen to talk about what it means to be "unoffendable"—especially when you're passing the mashed potatoes to someone you struggle to forgive. Guest: Br…

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Preview: About Clubs Made Meaningful 4:02

2M ago4:02

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Meet Clubs Made Meaningful - The Podcast by Sussner meant to help you discover your club, your members, and what they stand for. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.comBy Sussner

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What's Love Poetry Doing in the Bible? (Making Sense of Song of Songs), #587 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

Lips that drip liquid myrrh, cheeks like beds of spices . . . what on earth is happening here? This week, we're making sense of the metaphors in Song of Songs. Find out how this bizarre (to us) love poetry shows us that God is wholeheartedly, enthusiastically, and unequivocally in favor of out-of-this-world sexual pleasure in marriage. Guest: Dr. S…

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67. Common Ground: Hospitality — The Universal Language of Welcome 40:43

2M ago40:43

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Food may be the universal need, but hospitality is the universale virtue. In the second episode of the Common Ground series, we're diving into how different cultures practice hospitality, and how there's much more in common than you might think. Sign up for my free weekly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wiserworld.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like ad-free epi…

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Ep 99: Why Private Clubs Undertake Branding Work 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

Derek and Tucker discuss why forward-thinking clubs invest in branding, blending tradition with intentional evolution to stay relevant and attract right-fit members.By Sussner

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Don't Try This Alone with Toni Collier, #586 43:57

2M ago43:57

43:57

If you've ever felt unseen, disconnected, or tired of pretending you're okay, this episode is for you. This week, author and speaker Toni Collier shares how healing begins when we stop hiding and start letting others in. Through her own story of heartbreak and redemption, you'll hear encouragement and practical wisdom on finding safe people, breaki…

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Should Christians Use Birth Control?, #585 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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This one's a hot topic—and we know it. 🔥 Juli sits down with Dr. Christopher West to talk about birth control, self-control, and God's design for our bodies. Whether you've wrestled with this teaching or never thought twice about it, this conversation invites you to pause, listen, and seek truth with us. Guest: Dr. Christopher West Follow-up Resour…

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66. Common Ground: Food — The First Language We All Speak 33:02

3M ago33:02

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No matter where you go in the world, everyone needs to eat, and preferably eat together. Eating together is one of our oldest human instincts. In this first episode of the Common Ground series, we're diving into concepts of food and drink that are cultural universals—things we all share. We talk about grains, fermentation, earth cooking, hot drinks…

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Ep 98: From Brand Strategy to Reality 41:38

3M ago41:38

41:38

Derek and Tucker dive in to creating foundational clarity for you and your team. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.comBy Sussner

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Does God Care if You Get Botox?, #584 34:42

3M ago34:42

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As Jesus followers, is it okay that we want to look younger, thinner, and prettier? We live in a world obsessed with appearances. Everywhere you look, someone's getting fillers, enhancements, or posting a "perfect" version of themselves online. In this episode, Juli and Hannah take an honest look at these questions—not to hand out a new list of rul…

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When You Want Sex but Your Spouse Doesn't, #294 39:50

3M ago39:50

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Ever feel like you're the only one in your marriage who wants to have sex? In most marriages, there is typically one partner with a higher sex drive—and that person is usually trying to convince the other to have more sex. In this episode, Juli and Dr. Corey Allan talk about how to move beyond "I have a need, and you have an obligation" to real sex…

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65. What Syria Can Teach Us: Why Voice, Unity, and Agency Matter 33:30

3M ago33:30

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This is a personal analysis of takeaways I gained from studying Syria. It is meant to be listened to after completing the Syria 101 series (which is 5 parts). Nonprofits mentioned in this episode: SAMS Karam Foundation Sign up for my free weekly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wiserworld.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like ad-free episodes and additional resources,…

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Real Stories of Women in the Bible (Have We Been Reading Them Wrong?), #583 43:20

3M ago43:20

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Don't miss your chance to win $200! Take the Java with Juli Survey. In this episode, we uncover the real stories of women in the Bible who have been misunderstood, silenced, or abused—and discover the God who saw them. From Bathsheba to Tamar to the woman at the well, we revisit stories where we have blamed or shamed women, when in fact scripture p…

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Ep 97: How To Educate Your Club on Brand Thinking 38:43

3M ago38:43

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Derek and Tucker dive in to creating foundational clarity for you and your team. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.comBy Sussner

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64. Syria 101 Part 5/5—The Syrian Civil War, Refugee Crisis, & Fall of Assad (2012–2025) 44:50

3M ago44:50

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This is Part 5 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 2012 to 2025, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history, to set the stage for modern Syria. This episode covers: How civilian protests for reform turned into a civil war What groups go…

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Candid Answers to Questions About Sex & Being Single, #338 42:11

3M ago42:11

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Instead of shutting it down, what if you could meet your needs for touch, intimacy, and opposite-sex friendships in ways that honor your sexuality? (Spoiler alert: you can.) If you've wrestled with desire, boundaries, or shame, this candid conversation will help you see the God-given purpose of your sexuality—even when you're single. P.S. This is o…

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63. Syria 101 Part 4/5—Bashar al-Assad, the Arab Spring, & Syrian Civil War Beginnings (2000–2012) 38:06

4M ago38:06

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This is Part 4 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 2000 to 2012, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history, to set the stage for modern Syria. This episode covers: How Bashar al-Assad gained power How corruption, crony capitalism, drou…

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62. Syria 101 Part 3/5—Coups, Ba’athism, and the Assads (1946–2000) 41:53

4M ago41:53

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This is Part 3 of 5 of the Syria 101 series: a foundational history of Syria. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Syria from 1946 to 2000, designed for those who know little to nothing about Syria's history, to set the stage for modern Syria. This episode covers: How Syria’s new democracy after independence quickly fell into instabil…

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Ep 96: From Managing Clubs to Shaping Clubhouses 31:33

4M ago31:33

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Derek and Tucker are joined by Skip Avery, a Club Development Director, to discuss his wealth of experience in guiding clubs towards their true identity. For more information, visit us at: www.sussner.comBy Sussner

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Surviving the Unthinkable: Rebuilding My Life After Trauma and Loss, #582 45:40

4M ago45:40

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In this episode, author Kimberly Haar opens up about surviving a violent abduction and assault at the hands of her ex-husband. With unflinching honesty, she recounts the night her world shattered—and how faith, forgiveness, and Christian therapy helped her rebuild her life. Guest: Kimberly Haar Take our Java with Juli survey and enter to win $200! …

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