Best Jonathan Starr Podcasts (2024)

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Jesus Paid It All // Rachelle Starr 33:19

1h ago33:19

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"If we believed that Jesus only died for a few of our sins, we'd still be living as captive people. But when I first understood that God remembers no more and when he sees me he sees Jesus—that changed everything about how I live, what I believe about the power of the Gospel, and what I share with people." — Rachelle Starr The blood of Jesus is eno…

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Condemnation or Conviction? And How to Tell the Difference 26:18

1d ago26:18

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"The narrative that Satan tells us is that we're unforgiven, we're unforgivable, we're steeped in this, there's no way out. And when you feel that way, that's condemnation. And my encouragement is when you hear those voices that you would respond with what is true—you would respond with some of the verses that we've memorized like...'As far as the …

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Live at SciPy 2024! 29:57

8d ago29:57

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What a great conference! Join live recordings on the Scientific Python Discord Server https://discord.com/invite/vur45CbwMzBy Jonathan Starr, Juanita Gomez

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God Belongs in Prison // Jake Bodine 35:31

3d ago35:31

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“No matter what you've done or where you've come from there is a God in heaven that loves you. And he wants to have a relationship with you." — Jake Bodine This month we're focusing on the radical, endless love and forgiveness God offers sinners. Today we're seeing that love and forgiveness through the lens of prison inmates. Jake Bodine, founder o…

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Psalm 103:12 Deep Dive // You Don’t Have to Carry That Around Anymore 18:21

10d ago18:21

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“If you are walking around right now carrying a heavy burden of shame and guilt, and you feel like there is no way God could forgive you, you are wrong…that sin has already been paid for by the blood of Christ.” — Natalie Abbott Our verse this month is a message we all need to hear again and again. Join Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Different…

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Throwback!!! How a Simple Act of Generosity Can Change a Life // Jonathan Almonte 27:28

17d ago27:28

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Today we're resharing one of our most inspiring episodes about how God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact. You won't want to miss hearing Jonathan Almonte’s story. He was born into poverty in the Dominican Republic with no education and no prospects. But God changed the trajectory of his life entirely when a 20-something from Mich…

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Mentorship, Part 1: Emily Lovell, Heidi Ellis 42:12

24d ago42:12

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Teaching opensource: https://teachingopensource.org FLOSS Mentorship Community Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rQ5CPtbKfQ Scientific Python Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/vur45CbwMz --- AOSP is a community podcast that invites members of the open source and open science worlds in for a casual chat. It is recorded in front of a live …

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Do You Practice True Religion? 25:05

1M ago25:05

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“Are the actions plugged into faith, or are they unplugged? What are we operating out of? Are we operating out of a duty to do these things because that's the right thing to do? Or are we plugged into faith and motivated by the love God has for us to do the things we're called to do?" — Vera Schmitz What's the difference between false religiosity a…

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Make an Impact, One Person at a Time // Jenny McGee 32:48

1M ago32:48

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“I would just encourage people to step out and love those people in front of you...you're just trying to impact one by one. And that's all that any of us can do.” — Jenny McGee Join Natalie Abbott as she talks with Jenny McGee, founder of Starfish Project. They talk about Jenny's specific calling to help exploited and trafficked women and girls fin…

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Season 2 Finale: Adapting to AI Revolution 22:57

1M ago22:57

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Are you a thought leader grappling with how to adapt to the rise of AI? In this episode, The Recognized Authority podcast host Alastair McDermott sits down with co-host Alistair McBride to discus a pivotal shift. They discuss The urgent need for AI literacy among experts and leaders Navigating AI's productivity benefits vs credibility risks Ethical…

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James 1:27 Deep Dive // Take the Ice Plunge of Obedience 20:10

1M ago20:10

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“God has done so much for us in Christ Jesus, and it is beautiful and it is wonderful, and it should change the way we live out our faith—both externally and internally." — Natalie Abbott Today, Natalie Abbott talks about how the book of James is like an ice plunge—a wake-up call for us to live out our faith. And James 1:27 (our memory verse) is wh…

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Build Your Authority Platform: Top Advice from 150+ Experts to Build Authority and Become an Industry Leader 56:44

2M ago56:44

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Are you struggling to establish yourself as an authority in your niche? Discover the proven strategies used by over 150 bestselling authors, thought leaders and industry experts. In this insightful episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott is joined by his friend Alistair McBride to reveal the top advice for building auth…

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God's Word: The Off-Ramp We Need for Negative Thinking 25:07

2M ago25:07

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"These are not just good words, these are powerful, true, universe-creating words that you are speaking into your soul...these words have the power to completely transform your life. We believe that. We've experienced that." — Vera Schmitz On today's episode, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz are talking about their new book Dwell Differently: Overco…

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Positioning Yourself as the Go-To Expert in Your Niche [Listener Question] 18:58

2M ago18:58

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Are you struggling to position yourself as an authority in your industry? Do you feel overshadowed by more established peers and competitors? If you want to attract high-value clients and truly showcase your expertise, this episode of The Recognized Authority podcast is a must-listen. Host Alastair McDermott tackles a listener question from Mark, a…

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Let God’s Word Be the Thing That Remains // Courtney Doctor 35:10

2M ago35:10

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“The words that we speak simply are revealing what’s already there—they’re not making it, they’re not creating it, they’re just the thing that spills over.” — Courtney Doctor Join Natalie Abbott and Courtney Doctor as they discuss how what we say reveals what’s going on inside us, how seeing the ugliness within us come out can sometimes be a gift, …

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This Unexpected YouTube Strategy Made $300K in ONE MONTH! 45:24

2M ago45:24

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What unexpected YouTube strategy could potentially earn you as much as $300K in just one month? In this episode of The Recognized Authority, host Alastair McDermott talks to Cyan Cooper about his counterintuitive strategy for generating massive revenue on the platform. Instead of narrowly targeting his client's niche, Cyan intentionally made videos…

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SciPy (The Conference) - Madicken Munk & Paul Ivanov 46:49

2M ago46:49

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Welcome to the first episode of Another Open Source Podcast! In this debut episode, our hosts dive into the origins, culture, and exciting future of the SciPy conference with guests Paul Ivanov and Madicken Munk. They share personal experiences, highlight memorable moments, and discuss what makes SciPy unique and essential for the open source and s…

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What Are You Consuming? 23:05

2M ago23:05

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“Memorizing Scripture…actually stores up the good thing in my heart. The only good things I have are from the Lord. The only good in me is from the Lord….Any goodness that I perform or any kindness that I have first comes from a truth that I’m believing about God or about myself.” — Vera Schmitz What are you filling your mind and heart with these d…

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AI Beyond the Hype: 5 Practical Tips for Leveraging AI in Your Business 29:19

2M ago29:19

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Are you overwhelmed by the hype surrounding AI? Do you struggle when it comes to figuring out the practical applications of AI in business? In this insightful solo episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, Alastair McDermott delivers a presentation to a group of business leaders, simplifying the principles ofAI and providing actionable strategie…

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God's Word Pulled Me Through // Jennifer Dukes Lee 38:05

2M ago38:05

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“We have that ability—we can take God’s Word and when it’s ingrained in us we can just take it and pick it up and pray it over ourselves and pray it over our loved ones.” — Jennifer Dukes Lee Today, Jennifer Dukes Lee joins Natalie Abbott to talk about Luke 6:45a, and you won't want to miss it. Jennifer talks vulnerably about how God has met and su…

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The Expert's Guide to Standing Out with Compelling Video 58:35

2M ago58:35

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Are you an expert struggling to stand out in a crowded market? Have you considered leveraging the power of video content but feel overwhelmed by the learning curve and technical demands? In this episode of The Recognized Authority, host Alastair McDermott chats with video production expert Juma Bannister to demystify the world of video and share ac…

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Luke 6:45a Deep Dive // It's Time to Take Inventory 20:24

2M ago20:24

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“What you store up in your heart—either good or bad—has a real effect in your life. And the good things that come out of your heart, or the bad things, are the result of what you’re putting inside of you. So here’s the thing: we can know what’s going on inside of us by evaluating what’s coming out of us.” — Natalie Abbott Have you ever said somethi…

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Failing Your Way to Success with Content & Outreach Strategy with Luca Ingianni 48:08

3M ago48:08

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Have you ever struggled to find the right content marketing strategy that aligns with your personality and strengths? In this candid conversation on The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott sits down with Luca Ingianni, an agile consultant specializing in embedded systems. Luca shares his refreshingly honest journey of "failing his…

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How to Share Your Faith // Mike Grenier 39:27

3M ago39:27

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“God invites us to participate in what we’re seeing there in Ezekiel 36 and 37. It’s not that we’re making this heart of stone into a heart of flesh—God’s the actor. It’s not that we’re making these dry bones come alive—God’s doing that. But he invites us to be a part of that. That is an incredible privilege and it’s exciting.” — Mike Grenier If yo…

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Behind the Scenes: Building a Book from a Podcast 11:42

3M ago11:42

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Have you ever wondered if you could write a compelling book that resonates with your audience? Have you ever thought about starting a podcast? In this episode, host Alastair McDermott shares his unique approach to turning his podcast, "The AI-Powered Thought Leader," into a valuable book on the same topic. Alastair reveals his process, from selecti…

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Vera's Salvation Story 21:13

3M ago21:13

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“When you get to the end of yourself and you’re truly honest with yourself, and then you hear this, and you hear that God comes right then with the promises, ‘I’ll give you a new heart and put my spirit in you,’ that is so good.” — Vera Schmitz We can be tempted to think we just need to be “cleaned up” before coming to Jesus, but our verse this mon…

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Thought Leadership in the AI Era: Maintaining Authenticity and Credibility 28:12

3M ago28:12

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In this episode of The Recognised Authority podcast, Alastair examines the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the world of thought leadership. Alastair shares insights from his conversations with renowned thought leaders, including Mark Schaefer, Jonathan Stark, Debbie Jenkins, and Erin Austin. The episode explores the complex balance betwee…

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True Transformation // Nicole Zasowski 36:26

3M ago36:26

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"The very thing that we most deeply need as human beings we can’t actually do for ourselves. It’s the work of God in us.” — Natalie Abbott What do you do when you find yourself not caring spiritually, when your heart feels cold toward God? What does it look like to have a heart that is soft toward the Lord? Join Natalie Abbott and Nicole Zasowski a…

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From 6 to 7 Figures Consultancy Revenue Growth with Danilo Kreimer 1:01:01

3M ago1:01:01

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Are you a consultant struggling to break through the six-figure revenue ceiling? You're not alone. Many consultants face a myriad of challenges when trying to scale their business from six to seven figures. In this episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott is joined by Danilo Kreimer, founder of the Boutique Consulting Cl…

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Ezekiel 36:26 Deep Dive // This Verse Has Been Following Me Around 18:43

3M ago18:43

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“God has given us his own Spirit, and that’s how as believers we are able, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to follow him and to do what is right. But so often, we don’t. And that’s where this verse has been following me around. This verse has been convicting my heart where it’s hard and convicting my spirit where it’s unwilling and not wanting to …

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The Marketing Secret You've Been Missing 3:22

3M ago3:22

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I was asked for the"secrets" I have for marketing. The biggest secret is this: *drum roll* Vertical specialization *Jedi Wave* "this is the secret you've been looking for" Really? Yes, really. Based on metric fscktonnes of research (that's the technical term) I conducted, and reading the research of others, I believe that positioning your business …

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The Beauty We're Longing For // Jason Abbott 34:03

4M ago34:03

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“We have a God who first loved us…and sacrificed for us and served us, and that’s a beautiful, beautiful thing." — Jason Abbott This month’s verse raises so many questions: Why is Jesus able to be a ransom for us? What does this verse teach us about the kingdom of God? How does our servant-King’s example impact the way we live our lives? What shoul…

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Thought Leadership Beyond the Book 50:06

4M ago50:06

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Amazon is now limiting authors to a mere THREE (3!) new book uploads per DAY to curb the influx of AI-generated content flooding the market. This highlights the existential threat AI poses to thought leaders and authority builders in an age where artificial intelligence can seemingly replicate any form of content. Will AI devalue the work of author…

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Are You Keeping a Scorecard? 21:02

4M ago21:02

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“If we make Christ greater, then we are thinking of ourselves less…I just want my life to be about Christ…it’s Christ above all, Christ greatest, Christ more. That’s what I want. And so I think that if that is true of me, then service out of that is easier and also I stop vying for position and rank and approval.” — Vera Schmitz Do you tend to keep…

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The Future of Thought Leadership 11:09

4M ago11:09

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How does an aspiring thought leader stay authentic and credible in the age of AI? As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly sophisticated, the question arises: how can we leverage these powerful technologies without compromising our unique insights and personal touch? In this introductory episode of The AI-Powered Thought Leader podcast,…

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Flipping Greatness on Its Head // Caroline Saunders 38:46

4M ago38:46

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“Jesus is trying to flip everything you expect upside down so that you can see him as he actually is.” — Caroline Saunders Caroline Saunders joins Dwell Differently’s Natalie Abbott for a super honest conversation about what greatness really is, how to explain the truth of this month’s memory verse to a 10-year-old, what a ransom is, and more. You …

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Crafting a Blueprint to Showcase Your Expertise 34:28

4M ago34:28

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Do you struggle to command premium fees or attract your ideal clients? If so, you're not alone. Many experts remain invisible, despite their wealth of knowledge and experience. In this special episode, of The Recognized Authority podcast I'm sharing my appearance on The Selling Show with David Newman, where we discuss the challenges of commanding p…

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Mark 10:45 Deep Dive // What Do You Really Want Jesus to Do for You? 20:32

5M ago20:32

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“He came to serve us because we are actually incapable of doing the thing that we most desperately need, which is to be made right before God.” — Natalie Abbott How would you answer the question Jesus asks twice in Mark 10: “What do you want me to do for you?”? If you’re anything like us, you may wrestle with what you think that answer should be an…

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How to Create a Sales Process - Without Becoming "Salesy" with Jeff C. West 48:53

4M ago48:53

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Are you struggling to connect with prospects without coming across as salesy? Do you want to build real trust and add value instead of being seen as just another pushy sales rep? Join sales expert Jeff C. West on The Recognized Authority podcast with host Alastair McDermott to unlock the secrets to effortlessly grabbing any prospect's attention. Le…

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Who's in Control? // Joanna Kimbrel 42:49

5M ago42:49

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When it comes to control, we often tend to fell like we have it all under control or like everything is spinning out of control. Our verse this month tells us neither is true. Jesus is the one who is in control. On todays episode our guest, Joanna Kimbrel, shares just how easy it is for us to live under the illusion of our self control, asking Nata…

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How to Craft an Irresistible Offer with Jason Van Orden 44:17

5M ago44:17

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Are you struggling to get clients to say "yes" to your offers? Do you pour time and energy into creating programs, services and products only to get crickets in response? Crafting compelling offers that speak directly to your ideal client's biggest needs and desired outcomes is crucial to business growth and making sales. In this episode of The Rec…

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This Brings Peace 19:51

5M ago19:51

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“He sees everything, and there is a peace that comes when you remind yourself of how big and capable he is to hold all things together.” — Vera Schmitz What do you do when peace feels elusive and all the plates that are spinning feel like they’re about to crash? Join Dwell Differently co-founders and sisters, Vera Schmitz and Natalie Abbott, as the…

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How to Implement an Authority Strategy with Alastair McDermott 23:56

5M ago23:56

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Are you tired of relying solely on word-of-mouth and referrals to drive your business? Do you dream of commanding premium fees and attracting better clients? The secret is to establish yourself as a recognized authority in your field. But how do you actually achieve this? In this episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott …

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When You're Brought to the End of Yourself // Jen Oshman 34:36

5M ago34:36

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“But the Lord, I believe, in his mercy brought me to the end of myself and just said, ‘Actually, Jen, you can’t do it all. You are not self made. You are not self-sufficient. I made you—and I made you for me. And that’s where you’re going to find peace.’” — Jen Oshman What do you do when overwhelm strikes? Or when you find yourself in a place of re…

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How to Transform Your Website into a Lead Generation Machine 25:26

5M ago25:26

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Are you a consultant struggling to generate leads from your website? Does your site feel more like an online brochure than a lead gen machine? In this episode of The Recognized Authority, host Alastair McDermott outlines the key differences between passive “trust-building” websites and more active, inbound marketing-focused sites designed specifica…

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Colossians 1:17 Deep Dive // Jesus Is Holding It All Together 17:14

6M ago17:14

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If you've ever felt like everything depends on you (maybe you even feel that way right now), like you're the one holding it all together, then today's message is for you! Here is the good news: everything does not depend on you, you are not the one holding it all together. Jesus is. He made, sustains, and will redeems all things. And this is exactl…

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How to Create Your Body of Work with Pamela Slim 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

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Are you struggling to gain visibility and be seen as an authority in your field? Do you feel like you have important knowledge and expertise to share, but you're not sure how to package it up into a compelling narrative that attracts your ideal audience? In this episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, host Alastair McDermott interviews Pamela …

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Set Free from Fear, Control & Busyness (One of Our Most Helpful Episodes!) 9:16

6M ago9:16

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Have you ever struggled with fear, control, or busyness? Who doesn't?! We wanted to revisit this topic today by sharing one of our all-time most helpful episodes (first released in August 2022). Dwell Differently co-founder Vera Schmitz shares how memorizing specific truths from God's Word has helped set her free from these struggles in her own lif…

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10 Essential Elements of a Successful Website for Experts & Consultants 36:32

6M ago36:32

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Are you a consultant struggling to convert website visitors into new clients? Do you want your website to better showcase your expertise? Tune into this episode of The Recognized Authority podcast, where host Alastair McDermott shares his website research on over 1000 consultants, and reveals the 10 essential elements you need for a high-trust webs…

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God's Purpose in Your Pain // Kristen Wetherell 33:20

6M ago33:20

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What is God's purpose for us in our pain and suffering? How do we walk through our trials in faithful prayer and even joy? In this episode, Kristen Wetherell answers these questions with vulnerable honesty. Kristen is a pastor's wife, busy mom of three, author, speaker, and she also suffers from chronic pain. In our conversation today, she helps us…

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