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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…
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Join best selling author, multi-seven figure gym owner and business growth coach Trevor Buccieri as he dives into what he’s done to create a growing multi-seven figure gym business and the secrets behind how he created Gym Sales Rocket, a system that not only saved his business, but has enabled him to expand and grow it in a way he never even knew was possible.
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Join best selling author, multi-seven figure gym owner and business growth coach Trevor Buccieri as he dives into what he’s done to create a growing multi-seven figure gym business and the secrets behind how he created Gym Sales Rocket, a system that not only saved his business, but has enabled him to expand and grow it in a way he never even knew was possible.
There’s nothing that can ruin a business faster than the wrong people. So today we’re going to discuss letting the wrong people go from our business, because when people don’t care about your business, it shows in their performance, and… clientele knows. Word travels fast. So it’s absolutely crucial for us to get the right team that understands our goals, our work ethic, and most importantly, our mission. This episode is super important for all entrepreneurs, be sure not to miss it!…
Did you know that 50% of leads are never followed up with?! That’s 50% of revenue lost! As gym owners, we owe it to ourselves and our clients that each and every one of our customers feels valued. The fact is that 80% of sales happen between the first contact with the customer and the fifth or even twelveth follow-up. I highly suggest listening to this episode to learn how following up can double your clients… or even more.…
Hey, gym owners. What's up? I'm here to talk about the salesperson role and their importance to growing our business, also why trusting your people and dividing responsibilities between them makes your business successful. The salesperson, for example, is key to achieve this success. Want to find out more? Listen to this new episode now!…
As the gym industry has been booming over the last decade, with gyms and fitness facilities opening left and right, we need to get ahead of the game and stand out from the rest in order to continue growing. One of the ways to do so is by becoming relationship masters - it’s about realizing that we’re actually in the business of building relationships of trust inside and outside our gym. So, how do we do that? That’s exactly what we’re going to address in today’s episode so let me invite you to listen to it and learn the tricks you need to improve your relationships!…
In today’s new episode of Gym Profit Rocket podcast, I address the problem with micromanaging and doing everything ourselves, especially as entrepreneurs. BIG ERROR! Delegating responsibilities effectively is a big part of leading a business - doing a hundred tasks yourself is just not doable. At the beginning, I was the admin, trainer, manager, and salesperson, and I thought I could do it all, but in the end, this situation shattered the quality of my work. Listen to this episode now and find out what you need in order to create a successful process to grow your company.…
Hey! What's up, Gym owners with a desire to continue growing? In this new episode of my podcast, I'll share with you the most efficient and profitable ways to create new products to sell in your market niche. In order to stand out from the rest, you need to offer diverse and high-quality products or services that will keep your customers loyal to you. Learn how to take advantage of your niche market and how it helps your business grow!…
Do you know what the "value ladder" is? In this new episode of my podcast, I tell you all you need to know about the most efficient way to create a ladder that is unique to your company. A value ladder is about offering more than just one or two different things to our clients; it's about thinking big and expanding, creating multiple streams of revenue across our company. If you are new to this concept, I invite you to listen to this episode and get a new perspective on how to do business. Listen now!…
What comes to mind when you hear “lead collection”? Most people think about paid advertisement like Facebook or Instagram leads. But in reality, it’s way more than that; walk-ins, referrals, website inquiries, events, all of those are leads that can convert into sales. After many years of being in the business, I have developed an efficient process where I use these leads to track which areas are crushing it and which areas need improvement; it also helps to keep my team accountable and accurately tracking sales numbers. This episode features step by step the process so you can adapt it to your own business and get the most out of it. If you’re curious, play listen!…
Hey, gym owners! I'm so pumped to release this episode because Dr. John DeMartini was able to join me and share his experience and knowledge. He's one of the world's leading human behavior, personal and professional development specialist - for sure, one of the most amazing people in his field. He's also an international speaker and founder of the DeMartini Institute. Listen to today's episode where we discuss valued-based communication and ways to build relationships based on trust.…
Businesses don’t have a shut-off button. They’re always running in the back of your head, and it’s hard to disconnect - even more when you’ve had a rough day. So the question is: how do you not let it run into your family? How do you keep a smile on your face after two or three meetings in a single day? Today, we’re talking about tough business decisions, and ways to NOT let them affect your daily life. Laura and I will share with you our personal tips to take on challenges without letting tough situations control our life. Let’s do this!…
Do you want to know the trick to double your show up rate? Let me tell you hitting over a 60% or even 70% show up rate can be easily achieved with the right process. I have created a prequalification process that’s been proven to just EXPLODE the number of show up rates that you’re getting now. This is your opportunity to boost your sales number and make your gym the #1 in the market. Let’s go!…
As a business owner, we are definitely going to have difficult conversations at some point. It’s just going to happen. A long time ago, I had an incident with an almost-client that made me realize I had poor people skills. It was a real eye-opener. Since then, I started really working on my communication with people, learning how to manage my emotions and basically improving my communication skills, which was a big game-changer in my career. Get ready for this intense episode where my amazing wife Laura and I talk about how to come through difficult conversations. Let’s go!…
If we want to do help others, we first need to work on ourselves. Today I want to talk about priorities, and this is a big fact: you must be the first priority, always. It might sound selfish, but it is the opposite of that. Think about it: how can you help your family if you don't take care of yourself? In this new episode of Gym Profit Rocket, "Put Yourself First To Create Momentum Everywhere", I share with you what are the benefits your family and business get when you order your life's priorities.…
Education never ends. Growth requires education and application. But, education doesn’t mean you have to read two books a week, or that you need a doctorate in order to grow; it means immersing yourself in content that helps you get where you want to be. It’s about inhaling information that is useful for you, studying it, applying it, restudying and mastering it. Today’s episode is exactly about this, listen to my beautiful wife Laura and I talk about the best ways to invest in your education and continue growing on both a personal and professional level. Get ready and let’s do this!…
My wife Laura taught me one of the most valuable life lessons for all relationships: it’s all about listening. It’s crucial for couples, family, friends and even (especially) employees. It creates a unified culture where employees know and feel that you truly care about them and about their goals. In this episode, Laura and I discuss how to help our team connect their goals to what their role within the company, and how their daily tasks, even small ones, bring value to their life. We shared great tips and insights to improve your communication with your team and making the best out of it! Sounds good? Let’s go!…
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