Best Church On The Drive Team Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 40: The State of Money: Tennessee Economic Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter Explains the State’s Approach to Investing In and Attracting Business 1:01:52

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Tennessee is an economic engine. Stuart McWhorter is one of the conductors. During his tenure as the Tennessee Economic Development Commissioner, McWhorter has overseen nearly 160 projects, which represent more than 21,700 job commitments and $10.9 billion in capital investment. In this episode of Climbing the Charts, Angie Lawless and Brandon Mill…

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Understanding the Overfunctioning Woman in Love with an Underfunctioning Partner - with Dr. Ashley Southard | Ep. 116 59:52

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Janna has an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Ashley Southard, a licensed marriage and family therapist of 22 years, about her work helping overfunctioning women in love with underfunctioning partners. They discuss what this dynamic looks like for both women and men, why women tend to take on the emotional labour for both partners, and what women …

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Hey, We Need To Talk... Social Media 14:53

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Hey, we need to talk! We'll explore different platforms, who uses them, posting/scheduling tips, content best practices, and more!By Church Communications Group

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Love & Fear: Part 1 // JOSH PLANT 32:16

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We've allowed division into our churches. Once upon a time, people knew who Christians were by the unity they displayed and by the way they behaved. It is no longer evident.By Church On The Drive Team

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Real Couples Share How Doing It Together Changed Their Lives | Ep. 115 56:25

8d ago56:25

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We are re-airing this episode in which Janna gathers with real couples who have completed the Doing It Together program and asks, “In what beneficial ways has the program impacted your life or marriage that you didn't expect?”. You'll hear from both men and women on what they learned and how they are applying this new knowledge to strengthen themse…

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Hey, We Need To Talk... What Drives Your Creativity 15:58

8d ago15:58

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We need to talk! Zac, Tika & Brittany explore unconventional inspiration for church comms. From reality TV to travel, fuel your creative fireBy Church Communications Group

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Do Not Stop Him // JOSH PLANT 30:40

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Jesus swings the doors open wide and invites everyone who would call him king to participate in the service of the Kingdom of God. Anyone who harms the faith of someone trying to follow and serve Jesus will answer to God.By Church On The Drive Team

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Ep. 39: Resident Experts: Local Experts Discuss the Past, Present and Future of Real Estate in Nashville 1:02:56

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Nashville has been in the top 10 hottest housing markets in the United States. The city has drawn attention from individuals and investors from coast to coast. However, over the last two years sales have slowed some due to high interest rates and uncertainty surrounding the economy. In this episode of Climbing the Charts, we sit down with Greater N…

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I Doubt It: Part 3 // JOSH PLANT 33:18

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Each of us has done things we are not proud of. This can leave us wondering if God would ever forgive us.By Church On The Drive Team

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Answering the Top FAQs About Doing It Together | Ep. 114 23:05

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Janna answers the most common questions she's asked by both men and women about her Doing It Together program. If you're considering joining the next round, this is a great short episode to listen to. To hear the wrap-up call with husbands and wives from last round, listen to Ep. 62. The next round of Doing It Together runs in Feb./Mar. 2025. Join …

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Hey, We Need To Talk...Introductions Part 2 14:32

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This week we need to talk with our team! On this episode we introduce Tika Stock & Steve Tarlton, friends of the CCG.By Church Communications Group

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Hey, We Need To Talk...Introductions Part 1 14:51

16d ago14:51

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This week we need to talk with our team! On this episode we introduce Brittany Bookout & Garrett Gerhart, members of the CCG team.By Church Communications Group

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"Hey, We Need to Talk...Introducing the New Church Communications Podcast" with Kim Tarlton & Zac Bernauer 5:54

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Hey, Church Communicator, it’s time to talk! We are kicking off this Podcast with a little behind the scenes get to know you with Zac & Kim. Get ready to level up your comms game with the New Church Communications Group Podcast! We’re dropping fresh episodes every week, bringing you the hottest takes on all things church communications. Our team ha…

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Meet the Doing It Together Team! - with Janna, Melissa & Justin | Ep. 113 45:37

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With the next round of Doing It Together approaching, we’re excited to introduce Janna’s team and share their personal stories and insights. Melissa and Justin, both alumni of the program, discuss their experiences of taking the program, what participants can expect from the 8-week course, and their dedication to changing the narrative around low l…

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I Doubt It: Week 2 // JOSH PLANT 30:56

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Most people will concede that Jesus was a great moral teacher, but many have trouble accepting he was God, too. The accounts of Jesus’s life reveal that he and his followers believed he was much more than a teacher.By Church On The Drive Team

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Coffee Conversations // September 12, 2024 15:19

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We use these conversations to talk about the past Sunday's message in a more informal and, hopefully, still helpful way. Just friends gathered around coffee up at the church talking about Jesus!By Church On The Drive Team

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Turning Sexual Pain into a Thriving and Joyful Experience - with Sandra | Ep. 112 49:57

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Sandra shares her incredible journey of transforming painful sexual experiences into a space of safety and pleasure. She recalls how, in the early days of her marriage, she and her husband were deeply connected and satisfied with their intimate life. However, after the traumatic birth of her fifth child, Sandra suffered a severe pelvic injury that …

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I Doubt It: Part 1 // JOSH PLANT 30:27

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Most Christians have faced periods of doubt in their life. The good news is that doubt is not the opposite of faith; certainty is.By Church On The Drive Team

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Ep. 38: Rehabilitate or Incarcerate? How Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk Approaches Crime 1:04:57

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Glenn Funk balances safety and social justice in his role as Nashville District Attorney. The Nashville District Attorney was sworn in nearly a decade ago. Nashville’s daily prison population is about half of what it was before he took office. The second term elected official says reducing incarceration increases rehabilitation and saves metro mone…

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How Men Can Rethink Their Roles To Support Gender Equality - with author Michael Kaufman | Ep. 111 54:48

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Janna chats with Michael Kaufman, the author of The Time Has Come: Why Men Must Join the Gender Equality Revolution. Michael, a renowned advisor, activist, and keynote speaker, shares his insights on how traditional male roles in the bedroom and beyond often don’t benefit women. They dive into why it's crucial for men to confront their own privileg…

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Navigating Sex and Sobriety After Overcoming Alcohol Dependency - with Ericka | Ep. 110 42:21

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Janna speaks with Ericka about the use of alcohol and how it can become a crutch in intimate situations. Ericka started drinking in high school, initially finding that alcohol eased her anxiety and helped her feel more relaxed before sexual encounters. However, this pattern led to risky situations and a troubling reliance on alcohol to numb out her…

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Ep. 37: The CEO of Music City Business 48:58

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The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is the front door to the region’s business ecosystem. Ralph Schulz is the guide. The CEO has overseen the organization since 2006, steering it through the city’s explosive growth. During his 18-year tenure, the median salary in Nashville has increased by more than 50-percent, city’s skyline has reached new heights …

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REAIR: Sex, God & the Conservative Church author Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers | Ep. 109 56:01

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We are rebroadcasting one of Janna's favorite episodes: her fascinating conversation with Dr. Tina Schermer Seller, a licensed therapist who specializes in sex and gender issues. Dr. Schermer Seller is the author of one of Janna's favorite and most recommended books, Sex, God, & the Conservative Church – Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy. In this …

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REAIR: How to Trust Your Partner Again After Cheating and Porn Addiction - with betrayal trauma expert Michelle Mays | Ep. 108 54:32

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We are rebroadcasting our very popular episode with betrayal trauma expert Michelle Mays. Partner betrayal is SO complex compared to other forms of trauma. The lying, manipulation, scapegoating and gaslighting create a cycle of shame of wanting to simultaneously connect and disconnect from a cheating partner. Michelle shares her own betrayal story …

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REAIR: Understanding Pain During Sexual Intercourse - with Pelvic Floor Expert Mandy Röscher | Ep. 107 51:47

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We're re-airing one of our most popular episodes (Ep. 27) with Mandy Röscher, a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist based in Brisbane, Australia who specializes in chronic pelvic pain conditions. Painful experiences in the bedroom are unfortunately extremely common for women. Mandy share her extensive knowledge and training with us to shed some light on …

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Ep. 36: Paper to Playmaker: Meet Titans CEO Burke Nihill 54:33

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Four years ago, Burke Nihill ran across a job listing on LinkedIn: General Counsel for the Tennessee Titans. He applied, but he didn’t think he would be drafted. His sports “experience” included dreaming of “wanting to be the third baseman for the Chicago Cubs” and declining an offer to play basketball at a Division 3 College. Nonetheless, Nihill w…

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How to Reverse Pelvic Organ Prolapse Naturally - with guest expert Jennie Delreeve | Ep. 106 50:22

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For 24 years, Jennie Delreeve has been a beacon of hope for women overcoming trauma and reversing pelvic organ prolapse naturally, helping them reclaim their active lifestyles. Jennie’s journey began with her own experience of prolapse, which plunged her into a cycle of shame and fear. She soon discovered that the mental tension she carried was sig…

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How to Break Free from Autopilot Sex - with Stacey | Ep. 105 40:03

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Stacey, a 42-year-old physical therapist, described her sex life as feeling like she was on autopilot. Her experiences were neither particularly good nor bad but rather monotonous and formulaic. She sensed there was something more to discover. To her shock and surprise, she had no idea how much she had to learn until she met Janna. Stacey shares wh…

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Answering Your Most Commonly Asked Questions - with Justin & Sandra | Ep. 104 56:26

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In this special episode, Janna reunites with Justin and Sandra, a couple who have each appeared on the podcast separately before (Justin in Episode 82 and Sandra in Episode 74). Together, they tackle some of the most frequently asked questions from Janna’s community, such as: How do you cultivate emotional safety and connection in your relationship…

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Ep. 35: Bob Mendes: Development Director Talks East Bank, Makes Clear His Role Covers the Broader Nashville Area 51:37

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"I came to realize that I would never have the chance to work in an administration with somebody that I [am] so closely aligned with on issues. It makes it really easy to go to work.” – Bob Mendes, speaking of his working relationship with Mayor O'Connell Climbing the Charts was excited to sit down with Bob Mendes, Chief Development Officer for the…

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Why Having Kids Complicates Your Sex Life and What to Do About It - with Amanda | Ep. 103 1:02:10

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Amanda, 35, has always enjoyed sex. She explored with confidence from an early age and used the term "great sex" to describe her intimate life with her husband. But everything changed when they had kids. As a mother of four, Amanda found that sex transformed from fun and fulfilling into a vicious cycle of guilt, pressure, rejection, and shame. With…

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Ep. 34: Housing Matters: Unpacking the Affordable Housing Puzzle 58:52

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“My whole mission is just to affect positive change with people, and housing is such a key component to people’s health, well-being, and safety.” -- Andrea Prince According to Nashville's 2021 Affordable Housing Task Force, chaired by Mayor John Cooper, the city must create 52,498 new housing units by 2030—a daunting challenge, given that only 1,34…

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Why Don't I Enjoy Sex with My Soul Mate? - with Celeste | Ep. 102 49:08

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Celeste truly felt like she found her soul mate when she married her husband. She loved him deeply and could be her authentic self in their marriage...except during sex. She couldn’t understand how she could love someone so much yet dislike the sexual experience so intensely. She could never find the right words to express her feelings and would of…

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The Power of Asking “What Do I Need?” - with Heather | Ep. 101 51:25

4M ago51:25

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At 51, Heather is finally discovering what truly brings her pleasure in sexual experiences by asking herself, “What do I need?” Although she was once a curious and precocious sexual being, her desire diminished during marriage when sex became an expectation and duty. The traditional formula of what sex should be didn't work for her and depleted her…

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Reasons Why the Name of My Program is Changing | Ep. 100 9:35

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It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, I'm announcing a big change: a name change. As I've evolved over the years and learned from the couples I've served, so has my program. After adding an entire men's coaching and education program to Wanting It More, I realized the name needed to reflect a broader perspective. I was no longer exclusively speakin…

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Ep. 33: Michael Briggs: Choose How You Move is More Than Transportation 1:03:51

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“We’re not building new roads (for the most part), so it’s about trying to use that [existing] infrastructure in better ways that meet our modern needs.” --Michael Briggs, director of mobility at Vanderbilt University's Transportation and Mobility Office, currently on loan to the City of Nashville as a director of transportation planning through 20…

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Breaking Free from the "Good Girl" to "Good Wife" Expectation - with Crystal | Ep. 99 1:03:03

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Crystal is a self-defined good girl. Since childhood, she was expected to, and praised for, doing as she was told and not rocking the boat. While this behavior was effective in her formative years, her passive nature had consequences on multiple levels in her 25-year marriage, including in the bedroom. Crystal shares her struggle with speaking up f…

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Ep. 32: Derrick "Moe" Moore: How One Slim and Two Husky Longtime Friends Created an Iconoclastic Pizza Empire! 56:55

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“I knew that if I had a Plan B, I would be 50/50. I would be one foot in and one foot out, and I had to be fully dedicated.” - Derrick ‘Moe’ Moore When the Climbing the Charts podcast first launched in 2022, the co-hosts created a list of dream guests – Moe Moore was at the top of that list, being a co-founder of Slim & Husky’s. Almost two years an…

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Understanding the Pitfalls of Transactional Intimacy - with Tyler | Ep. 98 35:57

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Tyler and his wife struggled with intimacy throughout their 11 years of marriage. After meeting at 16 and waiting until marriage four years later, they both expected that the sexual experience would bring joy and fun to their lives, but it did not. His wife was plagued by pain, and after having two children, the exhaustion and stress of their lives…

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I Lost My Libido On My Honeymoon - with Emma | Ep. 97 57:52

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Emma vividly remembers losing her libido during her honeymoon. She and her husband had waited until marriage to have intercourse for the first time, and both were eagerly anticipating it. Initially, the experience was wonderful, but soon her desire vanished and never returned. For years, she tried everything she could think of to "fix" herself. She…

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Where Did My Libido Go? Overcoming Medical Hurdles & Misguided Advice - with Samantha | Ep. 96 48:53

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At 56, Samantha felt like her libido was lost without a map. She had faced medical issues, including adenomyosis and a full hysterectomy, but she knew her diminished desire went deeper than just these physical challenges. Intimacy with her husband had once been enjoyable, but her desire had gradually faded away without explanation. The advice from …

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The Dual Lives of Men: Investigating the Compartmentalization of Porn Use - with Andreas | Ep. 95 32:27

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How and why do men separate the effects of their pornography use from their marriage? Andreas and Janna extensively discuss the rapid development of his addictive use of adult entertainment throughout his life, the reasons why he used it, his hundreds of failed attempts to quit, and what finally worked to become sober and save his marriage. Andreas…

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Sex Therapist's Son Reveals Untold Truths On Female Desire - With Colin | Ep. 94 57:26

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Colin grew up with two therapist parents, one of whom was a sex therapist. He learned a lot about emotions, sex, safety, consent, and talking openly from them. These things were really important to him and shaped his core values as he became a man. His wife also thought he was very caring, gentle, and understanding. But despite this, their sex life…

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Ep. 31: Judge Sheila Calloway, Lonnell Matthews and Julieanna Huddle: They Don't Work with Any "Bad Kids" 1:13:32

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“What people don’t understand about Juvenile Court is that literally two-thirds of the cases that we deal with are about the parents.” –Judge Calloway Judge Sheila Calloway, Davidson County’s Juvenile Court Judge, and Lonnell Matthews, Davidson County’s Juvenile Court Clerk, are two of Nashville’s most accomplished individuals. They are an entertai…

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Why Physical Attraction Doesn't Solve Women's Low Desire - with Kelly | Ep. 93 50:57

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Kelly loved her husband of 20 years, but she noticed a change in her feelings toward intimacy over time, and she couldn't understand why. After some of their friends surprised them with divorce news, her husband worried about their own relationship, even though Kelly felt secure. He thought the solution was for him to become more attractive, so he …

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Finding the Right Words After 71 Years - with Nancy | Ep. 92 43:28

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Nancy unfolds her 71-year journey, delving into three significant relationships and the tumultuous experiences within each. Enduring emotional abandonment, financial instability, and a constant sense of being invisible and invalidated, she shares the poignant struggle of feeling like a solitary voice crying out, yet unheard. However, amidst this tu…

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Ep. 30: Jeremy Faison: The Rest of the Story from the Libertarian Chairman of the TN House Republican Caucus 1:06:37

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“When you’re in the middle of the battle, to be policy-driven is smart, to be politically-driven is dangerous.” - Jeremy Faison Few people have had a closer seat to the important issues, drama, and national and international garnering headlines involving Tennessee politics than Representative Jeremy Faison, Chairman of the Tennessee House Republica…

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Why Do Women Endure Painful Sex? - with Natalie | Ep. 91 40:50

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Why are women conditioned to endure pain? Natalie reveals the multitude of reasons she persisted through painful sexual experiences with her husband for 27 years of their marriage. It wasn’t until she discovered Wanting It More that she realized the detrimental extent of what she was subjecting her body and mind to in order to fulfill societal expe…

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Why Is It So Difficult For Men To Believe Women? - with David | Ep. 90 43:02

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David’s wife spent years expressing her dissatisfaction with their sex life, repeatedly sharing her feelings, but David remained skeptical. Despite her efforts, he couldn't accept her perspective. Influenced by adult entertainment and misinformation, he believed he was doing everything right, yet she didn't respond as expected, leading him to concl…

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Ep. 29: Megan Barry: Here's Why Megan Barry Knows She Can Beat Mark Green 48:45

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“It’s already a presidential race and lots of people are going to come out and vote for the President…however, we know…that about 18% of the people who go into that booth don’t keep going down the ballot… If you’re in the voting booth, don’t stop… Make your vote count all the way down.” -Megan Barry In a hotly anticipated interview, Climbing the Ch…

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