Hosts Spencer Horn and Christian Napier discuss a better way to build and strengthen teams in any organization.
The expository teaching of Reforming Truth Church, including Jeremiah Hurt and Troy Napier, taught on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
The Jesuit Institute is dedicated to encouraging debate on current social issues from a faith perspective and to stimulating critical reflection, research and dialogue. We provide reflection on, and critical analysis of, contemporary social and religious issues from a Catholic perspective. Expanding Horizons is a bi-weekly podcast from the Jesuit Institute. A new episode will be released on the first and third Thursday of the month. It aims to bring you candid conversations between passionat ...
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Is a 12-step program the best option?
Felana Milbourne (aka Laydee Felana)
Let's get it straight and understand the advantages and disadvantages of a 12-step program in substance use disorders. Very specifically I am speaking mostly from an alcohol use disorder perspective.
Everyone carries fire. It is inside of you right now. It may be a spark; it may be embers; or it may be full-blown, raging flames. It may have been given to you by someone; maybe passed on from fathers, mothers, grandparents, coaches, or friends. The fire may be acquired from tragedy and difficulties in your own life. Or it may be passed on to you from someone distant; someone you don't even know; but still they have left a mark. These are the things we talk about on this podcast. We, oursel ...
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Your Team Needs You...to Hire Better People Faster
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Your team wants to work with great people but they need you to find those people and do it quickly. From ever-expanding job duties to burnout from you being short-staffed, your team needs you to hire better people. The right people will improve quality, customer satisfaction, and team morale. Join us as we speak with Ryan Englin about the tools and…
In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin talk about how much they hate the seasons of waiting in life. It's a reality for everyone that there will be times when we feel like we're in between where we are going. How do we walk through that time without wasting it? If you aren't in a season of waiting, you will likely be in one soon. Join us on this ep…
In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk about their fight against letting the old man in. This is a topic that is very real for both of us right now, albeit for different reasons. We are sure that at some point in your life, it's something you've delt with as well and because of that, we're sure you'll enjoy this conversation. Make sure you go …
What if you could capture - and capitalize - on the thinking preferences of everyone on your team? Just as people have preferences for foods and colors, they also have measurably different preferences when it comes to solving problems or tackling challenges. Some people seek to clarify the issue/problem (What’s the history, context, data?), others …
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112: Tyler Napier, Adopting Three Boys, Being On The School Board & Dealing With The Satanic Temple
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Tyler Napier. Tyler and Nole have been friends since they worked together at Hume when they were both teenagers. Tyler and his wife Michelle have 3 daughters of their own plus 3 adopted boys, the story of the process that led to that adoption is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching. Tyler doesn'…
Some organizations are canceling most meetings. They hope it will lead to more productivity. Is this the right play or an overreaction? In many cases cancelling ineffective meetings is the the correct decision. Having the right kinds of meetings with the right people participating, with a focus is the challenge.…
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111: Todd Bradstreet, Murrieta Fire Captain & Chaplain.
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This week Kevin and I are joined by Todd Bradstreet of the Murrieta Fire Department. Todd is a Captain and Chaplain for his department and in this episode, we get into how and why Todd became a Chaplain, along with some of his experiences dealing with loss and tragedy in his own family. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of t…
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110: The Last Episode Of 2022, Goals & Commitments For The Coming Year
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This week Kevin and I talk about our plans for the new year, including the things we intend to carry forward from last year. We would love to hear what you guys are planning on working on and would love to have you join us in our Discord group. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! https://ww…
This week Kevin and I are joined by Charlie Brown of Next Rung. Charlie is a Firefighter Paramedic with Glendale Fire. He is a husband and a father and is a co-founder of Next Rung. Next Rung is a nonprofit that exists to help people in the First Responder community deal with difficult or traumatic experiences. Charlie is clearly passionate about m…
Many experts argue we must only work on our strengths and that somehow this approach will magically make our weaknesses disappear. Any strength over-used becomes a weakness. It is not our strengths which block our ability to improve personal and professional relationships or rise in our careers or win a championship, it is our weaknesses. I am a pr…
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108: Stories & Shout Outs From Class 4 Of The Fire Up Program
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In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin discuss the most recent class of their non-profit The Fire Up Program. We continue to be blown away at how impactful this endeavor has been and we cannot wait to see YOU out there at one of our future classes. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! https:…
Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they discuss some of the challenges occurring in tech and overall labor markets. Are current layoffs justified? How do you save your company as the economy shrinks and maintain team performance? Getting the balance right can be tricky. Elon Musk is firing employees on twitter, Deion Sanders is named the hea…
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107: Joel Weldon, The Power Of Your Voice.
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by Joel Weldon. Joel currently works as a voice actor for companies like Ford and Carls Junior. He also teaches others to learn how to use their voice to its full potential and become better communicators. In the past, he spent 8 summers at Hume Lake Christian Camps doing music, along with traveling…
George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn and they discuss what they have learned to help solve one of the biggest problems every organization and relationship face…communication!By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier
The Utah jazz - the NBA team with the lowest expectations - are leading their division to start the season. Fans love how hard the team plays, and team members love playing for and with each other. Spencer Horn and Christian Napier share real life examples of teams with and without heart.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier
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106: Dustin Schlegel, Selling Everything To Move His Family Across The Country & Starting His Own Business
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In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin are joined by Dustin Schlegel. Dustin is Nole's brother-in-law and someone that Nole respects and admires greatly. Dustin shares his story of choosing to move his family across the country from Colorado to Tennessee without a job or a place to live. He also shares some outstanding life lessons through his stor…
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Keeping It Real Talk “Don’t Miss the Reward” with Elder Michelle Hinton
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Revelation 22:12-17 Hope you enjoy the Broadcast!!! Sincerely, Laydee Felana CEO of Endure Entertainment LLC
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Everyone Wants to Rule The World with GoodLoe Napier III
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Everyone wants to rule the world.... Hope you enjoy the broadcast!!! Sincerely, Laydee Felana CEO of Endure Entertainment LLC
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"Baby Mama" & "Baby Daddy" Drama from a Biblical Perspective
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Ecclesiastes tells us "There is nothing new under the sun"YUP!!! That includes"Baby Mama" and "Baby Daddy" conflicts. Prayerfully this episode of "BonaFide Talk" will prove to be encouraging to those who are living through these dynamics with "Baby Mama" & "Baby Daddy" issues Hope you enjoy the Broadcast Sincerely, Laydee Felana CEO of Endure Enter…
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Real Talk with Elder Michelle “What’s Going On”
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There is alot going on in the world today. Let's take a look at this from the Biblical Perspective. Hope you enjoy the broadcast!!! Sincerely, Laydee Felana CEO of Endure Entertainment LLC
"Empathy" for other people. Let's bring it back!!! Hope you enjoy the Broadcast!!! Sincerely, Laydee Felana CEO of Endure Entertainment LLC
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105: Rich Zuniga On Why He Left "Talking Out Of My Stash" Behind & What He Is Doing Now
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined once again by our good friend Rich Zuniga. Rich is here to talk about why he left behind the world of YouTube and Podcasting and to share what he is working on now. This is a fun episode with lots of laughter so don't miss it. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "…
Who is driving the movement to return to the office? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they talk about the surprising truth! You will be able to vote and add your voice to the debate. We want to hear what you think and what you are experiencing. Make an informed decision that is best for your team performance.…
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104: Mikhail Nayfeld, Co-Founder Of Heroes & Villains, On Doing What You Love, If You Are Capable Of Actually Doing It.
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In this week's episode, Kevin is joined by Mikhail Nayfeld of Heroes and Villains Entertainment. Mikhail has a great perspective on life, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family. This is a great and entertaining conversation so don't miss this one! Thank you for listening. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their s…
In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk about conflict. This topic arose from a situation Nole recently dealt with and spurred a conversation that you will find beneficial. This is likely a topic you've never really thought about too much but as you'll see there's a lot to break down here. Enjoy. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records fo…
In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin talk about why the motivations behind your actions matter, even if what you are doing is a "good" thing. We also recap Class 3 of The Fire Up Program, and we're asking for your help so make sure you listen to the end of the episode to find out how you can partner with us. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown …
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October 21, 2022 made ONE YEAR FOR Endure Entertainment LLC!!
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October 21, 2022 made ONE YEAR FOR Endure Entertainment LLC!! We had a "Family Reunion show" Hope you enjoy the Broadcast!!! Sincerely, Laydee Felana
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101: Dr. Sam Ho On Peak Performance, Longevity & Injury Prevention For First Responders
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In this week's episode, we are back with Dr. Sam Ho! This might be the first time in the history of our podcast that we've had the same guest 2 weeks in a row. We enjoyed the first conversation with Dr. Ho but we left too much untalked about so, here is round two. This time we're talking about the ways Dr. Ho works with his patients at his practice…
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100: Dr. Sam Ho On His Families Escape From Communism, Growing Up In America & Joining The Army
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In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin are joined by Dr. Sam Ho. Kevin has been a patient of Dr. Ho for the last couple of years and was impressed by his story, commitment to his family, and drive. Dr. Ho's story is a fantastic example of a family's tenacity and bravery to escape communism and pursue a better life in the United States. We actually …
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099: Jeremy Stalnecker On Resiliency, Courage & Finding Balance.
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined once again by Jeremy Stalnecker. Jeremy is the CEO of Mighty Oaks, hosts several of his own podcast, and has written multiple books. Every time we talk to Jeremy we come away having learned something and motivated to be better in our own lives, this conversation is no different. Make sure you follow…
There is a worldwide burnout epidemic. 70% of people experience burnout. Healthcare workers report burnout at an astounding rate. Just "powering through" is not the answer. Prolonged stress can be very damaging to your brain. Think of an engine that is regularly over heated. If not addressed, damage may occur. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn…
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098: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Recap, A Fitness Challenge & An Invite To Our First Ever A.M.A.
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In this week's episode, Kevin & Nole give a recap of last week's Memorial Stair Climb event with our sponsor Core Health and Fitness. We throw down the gauntlet for the first time in far too long with a fitness challenge that you may recognize. And, we invite you to join us for our first ever A.M.A. style discussion over in our Discord group. Don't…
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097: The Importance Of Athletics For Kids & Finding Balance With Sean Steward
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In this week's episode, Kevin is joined by Sean Steward. In his triumphant return to the podcast, Sean talks about the importance of sports, athletics and just being active for kids. He and Kevin also talk about finding balance in those arenas, the workplace, and at home. This is a fun episode to listen to and one you will get a lot out of. Thank y…
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096: Master Chief David Dearie On Leadership
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole are joined by former Master Chief in the Navy, David Dearie. David spent a career in the Navy and now has his own podcast where he talks about leadership with other members of the military. Additionally, he also founded a non-profit that teaches leadership courses to enlisted members of the military. Follow th…
The power and impact of positivity on teams is immense. Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest Dr. Paul Jenkins. He will be sharing his Positivity Model and how to harness its power to benefit your team performance.By Spencer Horn and Christian Napier
Are you ready for a little less anxiety? Join Christian Napier and Spencer Horn as they host special guest, Laura Silverman. As a psychotherapist and coach, Laura teaches tried-and-true techniques for creating ease in the mind and body. On our show, she will demystify ideas like 'inner balance' and 'mindfulness.' Business owners, teams, entrepreneu…
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'Digital Presenteeism' and Asynchronous Privilege
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Senior executives are experiencing great asynchronous work privileges while most workers are required to prove digital presenteeism. Studies show that employees are working an extra 5.5 hours per work to prove they are working. Christian Napier and Spencer Horn discuss this impact of these trends on productivity and the talent war, along with ideas…
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095: Pastor Jim Stitzinger On Being A Reference Point, Raising Daughters & Challenging Yourself While Leading Your Family
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In this week's episode, Nole and Kevin are joined by Jim Stitzinger. Jim is a Pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Valencia CA, he serves as a Chaplain with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and he is a husband and father. Jim has some great stories and perspectives in this interview, both Nole and Kevin were taking notes during the ep…
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094: Selfishness, Why It's Bad & What To Do About It.
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole discuss the topic of selfishness. With stories of some of the areas of life, we struggle with selfishness and why we think it's an important thing to be aware of and fight. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU…
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093: Tattoos, Kevin Stares At The Sun & Nole Doesn't Listen To Podcasts.
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole talk tattoos, Nole's complete lack of podcast listening, and why looking at the sun is critical. Enjoy! Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords Kevin's Instagram. https://www.instagram.…
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My thoughts on healing from addictions through Christ with Goodloe Napier III
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My thoughts on healing from addictions through Christ., Hope you enjoy the Broadcast Sincerely, Laydee Felana CEO of Endure Entertainment LLC
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Childhood Depression by Prophetess Tee
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giving up on project#braincancerwarrior-by Television Talk Show Host Michele Jackson
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Giving yourself a deadline one of projects may not be good idea because issues come up you have no control over. So pick up your feelings and get encouraged to finish your project, it is waiting on you!#braincancerwarrior
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Stumbling Block by Television Talk Show Host Remae Rodriguez
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"Stumbling without repentance will cancel your salvation."
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All Male Panel Discussion What Women REALLY Want To Know on Anjanette Speaks
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A Must SEE. Men Speak about what they need in a relationship what support and emotional safeness looks like to them. #blacklove #blackrelationships #blackmenandlov
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Is there an alcoholic gene, is suboxone a lifetime treatment with GoodLoe Napier III
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Is there an alcoholic gene, is suboxone a lifetime treatment, and where is God in all this? My thoughts on healing from addictions through Christ.,
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Investing In Our Children's Future with Guest Judge K. Shumate with Prophetess Tee
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We will be discussing how to help our children reach their potential and not become a part of the juvenile system.
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Real Talk with Elder Michelle--"Yes We Can"
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Philippians 4:11-13
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Sometimes someone or will bring up your past with Michele Jackson
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Your past is exactly what it is, and you have grown from it.#braincancerwarrior Feel proud of where you are now and proceed towards your plans for the future#braincancerwarrior