Best AJ Bishop Podcasts (2024)

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#108 AJ [Alex Johnson] — 20 Years At The Top, The Evolution Of Climbing, Coaching Top Athletes, Climbing Drills, and Returning From A Major Injury 1:59:27

30m ago1:59:27

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AJ has been competing at the highest level for decades. She has won multiple Bouldering World Cups and she climbs just as hard outdoors with her iconic send of The Swarm (v13/14) in Bishop which was recently featured in Reel Rock. AJ also coaches some of the top up and coming Youth Athletes (one of her athletes recently won Nationals), through her …

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How to LEAD with Business Savvy NUMBERS to Make MORE MONEY 21:54

7h ago21:54

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Learn how to boost profits by understanding the right numbers! In this podcast, we reveal common mistakes and why running your business on your gut alone isn't enough. Start making more money by leading with business savvy numbers! Whether it's your side hustle, make money online, you're a solopreneur, have a small team, and of course, have a large…

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Ep 3.30 God's Sharpie with Bishop Bill Gohl 46:46

17h ago46:46

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We have reached the end of season 3 and with it, some tough questions. The "circumcised" or "uncircumcised"? Who is in, who is out, and who is closer to God? Spoiler alert, no one. The author of Ephesians draws us in to ask some very important questions of our time and face head on what it means to put the hostility in our world to death on the cro…

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

19m ago2:10:57

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Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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Ep 3.29 Sacrificed on the Altar of Power with Pastor Andrew Rickel 1:08:37

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Pastors A.J. and Andrew go on some long tangents but bring us home to some super powerful topics. John the Baptist is beheaded on a sacrificial altar of power. Many people in our world are sacrificed on similar altars. Who is sacrificed? What privileges do we have and how do we recognize them and understand them in our world? What does it mean to b…

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Side Hustles Exposed: Learn What WORKS For YOU! 18:04

16d ago18:04

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Discover the truth about side hustles in this eye-opening video! Learn the secrets to figuring out what they're not telling you and the scam about making tons of money. But we don’t leave you there. We show how to begin the search for the right side hustle that will fit you best. If you still have questions about what’s the best Side Hustle for you…

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

5d ago1:36:36

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Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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Ep 3.28 Uh Rape is NOT Hospitable with Pastor Emily Tveite 49:49

17d ago49:49

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Pastor Emily and Pastor A.J. veer away from the lectionary once again to talk about a bit of an uncomfortable topic: the destruction of Sodom. Join in this conversation as we dispel the homophobia in this text and discuss the true issue at play here: hospitality. What does it mean for us to be hospitable as children of God? Dive into our conversati…

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#105 Tim Kang — Going All In, The Most Important Moments for Growth, Embracing What Others Won’t, and The Difference Between Good and Great 2:07:50

12d ago2:07:50

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Tim Kang is a frequent guest on the podcast, but now you get to hear him do a more typical interview. Tim is a professional climber and coach that has competed at the World Cup level, won a Psicobloc competition, climbed v14 and 5.14d, but he is best known for his daring sends of the wildest highballs in Bishop which culminated in the popular film …

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The Ultimate Business Structure GUIDE to Grow Profits 18:36

20d ago18:36

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Sole Proprietorship? LLC? Sub S? Partnership? Corporation? Confused about choosing the right Business Structure? Don’t worry! This guide will help you navigate the complicated options. Plus, boost your profits, reduce your risks, and keep the operation of your business structure simple! Already, have a Business Structure? Find out how good it is, a…

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Ep. 3.27 Out and Proud with Pastor Kelsey Green 51:06

26d ago51:06

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So grateful to welcome back Pastor Kelsey to bring home our Pride Month showcase episodes. Pastor Kelsey came out as queer and then was led into ministry. Pastor Kelsey shares that even in the midst of judgment and discrimination, Jesus loves you and makes space for you. We briefly talk about Mark 5:21-43 for Sunday, June 30th, 2024. Discussion Que…

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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

19d ago2:20:47

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Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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Why You’re Wrong about GEN Z 1:09:27

20d ago1:09:27

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Gen Z vs. The System: In this podcast, we peel back the layers of Gen Z to understand the heart of this generation. Discover what they care about and see the great potential they have, that is often overlooked. We’ve all heard criticisms about Gen Z that range from lazy to entitled to fragile to spoiled, and much more. But is anyone listening to th…

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Ep 3.26 Maybe the Bible doesn't Hate Gay People? with Pastor Colby Martin 53:34

1M ago53:34

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Pastor Colby is the author of Unclobber: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality. He joined Pastor A.J. for the amazing recording in front of a live audience at the Delaware-Maryland Synod Assembly in June 2024. Pastor Colby shares his story and “coming out of the theological closet”. Unclobber walks through the 6 passages of scripture …

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#103 T&J — The Opposite Of Flow, Woods and Wheelers, Keeping Your Feet On, and Respect Every Climb[er] 1:58:08

26d ago1:58:08

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Entitlement is the opposite of flow and perhaps the most damaging frame to have over the long term in your climbing. This can come from training, previous sends, or comp placement. Hear stories about Daniel Woods and other pro-climbers who have avoided this frame. And hear from Tim Kang and Josh Horsley about how they coach others and themselves to…

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Why Don’t Great Sounding Business Tips Work? There’s a CATCH! 19:48

1M ago19:48

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Are you frustrated with business advice that sounds great, but doesn’t work as expected? They make it sound so easy, until you try to do it. In this podcast, we'll expose what they don't tell you and how to spot the holes in what they are saying. Even better, we reveal how you can lead your business as a “Free Enterpriser” business owner. It’s acti…

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Ep 3.25 Claiming God’s Gender-Diverse Children with Jamie Bruesehoff 1:15:28

1M ago1:15:28

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On this week’s episode, Pastor A.J. welcomes Jamie Bruesehoff, author of “Raising Kids Beyond the Binary: Celebrating God’sTransgender and Gender-Diverse Children”. Transgender and gender-diverse humans are the target of so much hate and political stigma, and as called followers of Christ, what can we do to protect, advocate, and welcome those belo…

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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:26:24

1M ago2:26:24

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We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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Avoid the Side Hustle TRAP! Tips To Break FREE From the 9-5 Routine 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Ever thought about starting a side hustle to quit your day job? In this podcast discover what they don't tell you about side hustles before taking the leap! Learn the mindset you need to avoid poor results and disappointments. For example, did you know that the median average side hustle makes less than $200 a month!?! Plus, find out the 4 things y…

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Ep 3.24 It’s Not Really an Apple with Rabbi Evan Ravski 1:26:43

2M ago1:26:43

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Pastor A.J. and Rabbi Evan dive into the “fall” of humanity. What are the different perspectives and theological meanings to this story in Judaism and Christianity? What are the differences? We talk about how this story affects our understanding of good and evil and our very relationship with our creator God. For those that follow the RCL this epis…

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#101 Dave Burleson — How To Be A Pro Climber, What Pro’s Actually Earn, The Tension Between Passion And Professionalism, and Contract Negotiation 101 2:31:11

1M ago2:31:11

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Dave Burleson is one of the top agents for professional climbers. He's part of Reppa Athlete Managment that represents athletes like Sean Bailey, Nathaniel Coleman, Nina Williams, Jesse Grupper… the list goes on, but all of them have been on the podcast so we put them here first! Before being an agent, Dave worked at the iconic brands Petzl and The…

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Ep 3.23 Move the Chairs with Pastor Andrea Roske-Metcalfe 49:40

2M ago49:40

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Is the Sabbath for us or are we for the Sabbath? Jesus challenges us once again by breaking the rules and paves the way for us to evaluate how we do church. Who is church for? How important are your giant stained glass windows? Pastor Andrea and Pastor A.J. dive into the gospel lesson, Mark 2:23-3:6, for Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. Discussion Questions…

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#100 T&J — The Simple Path To Being Great, The Real Role Of Strength, Dealing With Tweaky Moves, Moonboard 2024, Amazing Media Drops, and Skin Farming 2:03:49

2M ago2:03:49

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Episode #100!!!! Thank you all for the support. What a journey it’s been. This episode was an absolute banger that encapsulates a lot of the Testpiece message. Tim and Josh break down the ‘Simple’ path that the best climbers follow to being great. And then they detail the appropriate role that strength plays in this path. They also go over the late…

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5 Easy Steps to Pick an eCommerce Checkout for MORE Sales 22:25

2M ago22:25

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Want to increase sales on your eCommerce website? Follow these 5 easy steps to pick the best checkout process for your online business! Learn how to decide on the perfect digital cart for more profits! Evaluate your current checkout process and make changes that will improve your customers' checkout experience and boost your sales! 👉 Regular Thrive…

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Ep 3.22 Flesh, Spirit, and the Trinity with Pastor Jon Fry 45:00

2M ago45:00

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What’s it like to be heirs to the kingdom? Or have you been told that your “sins of the flesh” keep you out? Well, my friends, Pastor Jon and Pastor A.J. talk about what it means to be a part of the body of Christ, a member of the second part of the Trinity, and who it’s for. Guess what, it’s you! This episode talks about Romans 8:12-17 for Trinity…

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#99 Nina Williams — Off Route While Free Soloing, The Ultimate Confidence, Being a Professional on Instagram, and The Medium Is The Message 1:49:54

2M ago1:49:54

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Nina Williams pushes the limits in every discipline of climbing there is… comps, bouldering, highball bouldering, big wall, sport climbing, and even free soloing. In this episode she takes us through a harrowing experience she had while free soloing the Casual Route of the Diamond, a multi pitch 5.10. Nina ended up off route during the climb and th…

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Do you obsess about your business? Listen to this Podcast! 25:40

2M ago25:40

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Can’t stop working? Do you find yourself doing business deals on vacation? It's time to take a step back. Learn how to take time off from your business. Watch this video to learn why it's important to take time off and not miss out on precious moments with family and friends. Use this honest conversation between George and AJ to brainstorm what wor…

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Ep 3.21 How do we hear it? By the SPIRIT! with Pastor Joe Graumann 50:59

2M ago50:59

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“Maybe that’s the real gift of the Spirit: to hear and discern God’s Good News.” Is Pentecost really just the disciples' graduation from disciple school? Or is it more like their “confirmation”? Where it’s really the beginning of the next chapter of their faith and ministry. All glitter ashes aside, Pastor A.J. and Pastor Joe dive into some Penteco…

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#98 T&J — Your Heroes Are Human, 2 Traits The BEST Climbers Have, Honnold Says The Quiet Thing Out Loud, and Tim Tells Josh His Biggest Mistake 1:56:05

2M ago1:56:05

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Tim Kang was just in SLC for the World Cup and NACS. He got to watch and session with some of the best climbers in the world. Hear from Tim what his major takeaways were that can help you too. SHOW NOTES: Honnold’s Comments About Competitions and $ Petzl Roc Trip James-Caro Wedding Present Support the Show. Support us on Patreon: HERE Visit our pod…

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Lead your Health Like a CEO: Find new Freedoms w/ Julian Hayes II 14:41

3M ago14:41

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“All in?” on your health. In this video, health and fitness expert Julian Hayes II shares how you can lead your health like a business, as the CEO, while finding new freedoms in your fitness journey. Learn about the importance of mindset and taking control of your health for a more fulfilling life! You will be inspired! It’s so simple to begin. Geo…

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Ep 3.20 The Villain or the Misunderstood with Pastor Kyle Bates 45:40

3M ago45:40

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Is Judas a bad guy? Why or why not? Pastor Kyle and Pastor A.J. dive into all the possibilities and offer some grace for our faith’s biggest villain. Judas Iscariot is the guy who sells out Jesus, but he also was included as a chosen disciple. What does it mean that Jesus chose him? Is it a mistake? Or is he just a part of the story because we need…

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#97 Davin Bagdonas — Alpine Fusion, Grizzly Bears, Developing 1000’s of Climbs World Wide, Chasing The Dragon, and The Call To Adventure 2:12:55

2M ago2:12:55

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Davin Bagdonas has developed 1000’s of climbs all over the world. Elite climbers, fellow adventurers, and previous podcast guests, like Jimmy Webb, Jamie Emerson, Roman Yalowitz, Eric Jerome call up Davin when they want to go on a wild adventure to try to find the best boulders in the world. Davin takes us on a trip around the world to places fraug…

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Secrets to Health & Fitness for Very Busy People w/ Julian Hayes II 26:40

3M ago26:40

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You Have Time! Join Julian Hayes II as he shares with us his secrets to health and fitness for very busy people. Learn how to approach health and fitness even when you're too busy to workout with these solid gold tips! Plus, be inspired as Julian shares how he discovered his passion to become an entrepreneur and ultimately start Executive Health. T…

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Ep 3.19 The Secret Commandment with Br. Ryan W. Roberts, OLF 56:12

3M ago56:12

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Down the rabbit hole we go! We finally found a topic that makes Pastor A.J. uncomfortable! What if Jesus’ last commandment to the disciples is not what it seems? What does that mean for us? Is there a Johannine "messianic secret commandment" that we missed? Does it mean anything to us a couple thousand years later? Join Pastor A.J. and Brother Ryan…

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#96 T&J — Battling Mid-Send Doubts, Incredibly Hard Sends, New Shoe Tech, Update Your System By Shutting Up, Don’t Talk Sh!t, and Josh Talk’s Sh!t 1:58:25

3M ago1:58:25

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You’re midway through a redpoint burn and you’re tired. There’s a bunch of moves to go and you tell yourself that you’re so tired right now there’s no way you’ll ever send. But the truth is, you have no idea how far you will get or if the send is actually right there for the taking. You can’t trust your feelings! Tim and Josh tackle the problem of …

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Defeat Burnout: The Ultimate Solution #burnout 23:35

3M ago23:35

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Are you feeling burnt out? Burnout is epidemic. Watch this video for the ultimate solution to defeat burnout and prevent it from taking over your life. #burnout #preventburnout #LizWiseman Learn the one thing you need to prioritize to combat burnout and thrive in your daily life. Hint: It ties to who you’re intended to be and the difference you mak…

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Ep 3.18 Mental Health and Elijah with Pastor A.J. Houseman 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Happy *almost* Mental Health Awareness Month! To kick off Mental Health Awareness month, Pastor A.J. shares part of the story of the prophet, Elijah. Elijah experiences some trauma, burnout, depression, and some suicidal ideation. It’s uncomfortable stuff. Frequently, the response to mental health from Christianity has been less than helpful. Somet…

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#95 Palmer Larsen — The Master Coach, Adaptability and Autonomy, Deliberate Practice, Style Then Process, What’s Wrong In Coaching Today, and Olympic 2024 Predictions 2:11:55

3M ago2:11:55

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Palmer Larsen is one of the top coaches in the country. This podcast has soooooooooo many helpful tips and frameworks to get you to the next level. DO NOT MISS his description of how to foster an environment for long term success via deliberate practice @ ~1:28! He is the head coach of Momentum Climbing Team, in SLC, one of the top climbing teams i…

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Finding Colorado's Grains of Distinction with Al Laws of Laws Whiskey House 1:25:04

3M ago1:25:04

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Back during the Pandemic, I was chatting with a friend of my from New Mexico about whiskey and I noticed on the Zoom call how many bottles of Laws Whiskey House spirits he had on his back shelf. He was a real fan. And that piqued my interest. So when I was traveling back from California on a major road trip, I made a quick stop into the Denver-base…

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EXPOSING the Billionaire Growth Mentality: Grow Grow Grow 28:25

3M ago28:25

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What!?! Grow vs. Go!?! In this podcast video, we're exposing the truth about the billionaire growth mentality. Find out why constant growth can lead to depression and why true growth is about more than just numbers. Don't fall into the trap of this fraudulent mentality! Jeff Bezos of Amazon and Elon Musk of Tesla, etc. made their money by going pub…

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Ep 3.17 Alexander: Enslaved by a Church with Melinda Summer and Andy Massey 51:08

3M ago51:08

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Archivist and historians, Melinda and Andy, share a dark secret from St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charleston, South Carolina: St. Matthew's was an enslaver. Melinda and Andy dive into what we know and don't know about Alexander, his life, and work here. We talk about the implications of a church-owned slave. What does this mean for …

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#94 T&J — How To Approach EVERY Climb, New Era Of Climbing Media, Double Clutching Outside, New Patreon Offering, Warm-Up Projects, Un-Campusing and Why Trying Hard Isn’t Enough 1:52:11

3M ago1:52:11

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What is the best way to approach a climb? It’s a simple question that may be one of the most important things to ask yourself before you pull on each time, but it’s never talked about. Tim Kang, professional climber and coach, shares the fundamental strategy needed to get your best performance each time. Announcement!! $5 Patron’s now have access t…

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The History of the American Still (Part 2) with Alan Bishop 47:59

3M ago47:59

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This week, I continue my conversation with Alan Bishop as I toss him one of the little gems I found in my research about Kentucky Bourbon. The question must be asked, when did Kentucky move from pot stills and log stills to the modern column and thumper/doubler combination? We might be pretty close to an answer. It is time to move on to the late 19…

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Why Savvy Leadership is Key for Huge Business Growth 19:37

3M ago19:37

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What is your destination? Learn how to get savvy and lead your business to success, whether online, as a digital nomad, or in a physical location. Jack Sparrow would be proud of these savvy business strategies! George turns to Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean to illustrate Business Savvy to AJ. In this rollicking pirate tale, you …

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Ep 3.16 Some Good News with Pastor Kelsey Fitting-Snyder 40:32

4M ago40:32

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This week Pastor Kelsey and Pastor A.J. dive into 1st John again. We will discuss sin, who sins, who gets forgiveness, and what it all means. We will look at different perspectives on sin and grace, and ultimately, find the good news in Jesus. This episode talks about 1st John 3:1-7 for Sunday, April 14, 2024. Discussion Questions: 1. What are expe…

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#93 Allison Vest — THE STRONGEST FINGERS IN THE WORLD, Hangboarding Deep Dive, Comps Vs Outdoors, LeBron James’ Tip to Send V14, Not Lying to Yourself, Creating FLOAT and Her Secret Training PDF (only ... 2:08:50

4M ago2:08:50

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Allison Vest has THE STRONGEST FINGERS IN THE WORLD (according to the internet), and she is finally releasing her secret training plan to us! It’s only $9.99, and the best part is Testpiece listeners get 20% off for a limited time! Get it here NOW! 🥸 Allison shares about what it’s like to climb with the extremely strong fingers and why that’s impor…

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The History of the American Still with Alan Bishop 1:08:20

4M ago1:08:20

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While digging into the history of Kentucky Bourbon, I kept hearing this nagging voice in my head saying - you need to understand stills to tell this story. Yes, I do know modern stills and have seen them used on both sides of the Atlantic. But these big column stills are not what American whisky was originated on. And, in fact, some of those old st…

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Overcoming Business and Industry Disruptions Like a Pro 22:07

4M ago22:07

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Beat Disruption! Learn how to win against business disruptions and industry changes with creative strategies and effective planning. Stay ahead of the game and thrive in uncertain times! George and AJ respond to an email from an entrepreneur who is experiencing much disruption in his life and might “pull the plug” and shut his business down. In thi…

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Ep 3.15 Light, Dark, and the Harm of Dualism with Pastor Allison Johnson 51:17

4M ago51:17

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We are back! Our season 3 part 2 premiere’s with a podcast favorite guest, Pastor Allison. She and Pastor A.J. discuss light and dark and the problem with some of this language in the Bible. Do you get uncomfortable with light and dark imagery in the Bible? No? Well let’s open ourselves up to other perspectives of why this language is harmful and w…

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#92 T&J — Climbing At Your Limit, Make It Right USAC, Rants Continue, Gym Field Trips, and The Simplest Effective Training Routine 1:48:03

3M ago1:48:03

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Tim Kang and Josh Horsley explore how often to have limit sessions. What limit sessions really mean. And what non-limit sessions look like. They also cover the latest news, give important PSAs, Pro-Tips, and of course there is a rant. There’s always at least one rant. SHOW NOTES: GoFundme for Adriene Felipe Hoo Beastmaking Book Support the Show. Su…

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