Podcast appearances and mentions of doug smith

On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, pastor and teacher Chip Ingram joined Janet for an exploration of the life of Nehemiah and what we can learn about stepping out of our comfort zones to follow God’s leading into greater things. How do we recover after a tragic loss? Laura Busse shared the powerful lessons she learned after the suicide of her son. Accomplished neurosurgeon Dr. Myron Rolle shares the story of his journey, and the powerful life lessons God taught him along the way. Artificial Intelligence continues to be the darling of the corporate world. But software and tech expert Doug Smith was back to peel off the shiny veneer of what we are being told to reveal the real concerns and consequences of allowing machines to think for us. Janet and Craig are back to bring biblical truth to bear on more of the news stories impacting your life and your faith.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we making an idol out of AI? Are we allowing machines to do our thinking for us? Have we given up the mandate to “be fruitful” and exchanged it for ease, speed and convenience? Doug Smith, a former software designer for some of the biggest companies in the world, joins us to challenge the almost too quick embrace of AI technology without considering what it will cost us.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this 1951st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Star Raptors reporter Doug Smith about what the heck is going on with the Kawhi Leonard trade, how he improves the team, Vince Carter, the shot, the ABA, Rogers and so much more.A version of this podcast without programmatic ads is available to all Toronto Mike'd Patrons at patreon.com/torontomike.Toronto Mike'd, an award-winning podcast, is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca.If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of MasterMind Minutes, we sit down with Doug Smith, COO of America's Best Restaurants, to uncover how modern restaurants are winning the attention (and loyalty) of their customers in a digital-first world.With over 27 years of experience in radio, sales, and marketing, Doug shares powerful insights on how restaurants can stay relevant, drive real ROI, and quite literally “live in their guests' phones.”If you're in the restaurant or franchise space, this is a must-watch.

Stop focusing strictly on collateral value and start underwriting for true repayment!In this episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson sits down with 30-year credit banking veteran, note investor, and author of The Mad Lender's Guide to Private Lending and Note Investing, Doug Smith. Doug—aka "The Mad Lender"—shares essential insights into how private investors can avoid devastating loss rates, properly assess borrower capacity, and navigate shifting real estate cycles. Whether you are looking at non-performing notes, hard money loans, or commercial real estate opportunities, Doug breaks down why relying solely on property values can lead to severe pitfalls, how rising operating expenses impact cash flow, and why structured due diligence is non-negotiable. Key Topics Covered:The #1 Mistake Private Lenders Make: Why over-focusing on collateral value while ignoring borrower capacity, credit character, and primary repayment sources destroys returns. The Three Cs of Underwriting: How capacity, character/credit, and conditions dictate loan performance far better than property valuation alone. Commercial Real Estate & Multifamily Realities: Why rising insurance, taxes, and operating expenses are causing delinquencies and wipes-outs in syndications and commercial notes. Mitigating Downside Risk ("Dougie Downers"): How identifying potential failure points in every deal upfront saves principal capital. State-by-State Foreclosure Impact: Understanding judicial (e.g., Illinois, Florida) vs. non-judicial (e.g., Texas) timelines and factoring the time value of money into note pricing. DSCR Loan Flaws: Why typical Debt Service Coverage Ratio underwriting skips key property reserve and vacancy expenses, creating hidden default risks. Mentorship & Working with Professionals: Why self-servicing, skipping legal counsel, or taking advice from inexperienced instructors leads to costly legal and financial blunders. Don't let market shifts catch you off guard without a solid risk management plan. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit themadlender.com to grab Doug's book and learn more about his consulting services!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Stop focusing strictly on collateral value and start underwriting for true repayment!In this episode of The Note Closers Show, host Scott Carson sits down with 30-year credit banking veteran, note investor, and author of The Mad Lender's Guide to Private Lending and Note Investing, Doug Smith. Doug—aka "The Mad Lender"—shares essential insights into how private investors can avoid devastating loss rates, properly assess borrower capacity, and navigate shifting real estate cycles.Whether you are looking at non-performing notes, hard money loans, or commercial real estate opportunities, Doug breaks down why relying solely on property values can lead to severe pitfalls, how rising operating expenses impact cash flow, and why structured due diligence is non-negotiable.Key Topics Covered:The #1 Mistake Private Lenders Make: Why over-focusing on collateral value while ignoring borrower capacity, credit character, and primary repayment sources destroys returns.The Three Cs of Underwriting: How capacity, character/credit, and conditions dictate loan performance far better than property valuation alone.Commercial Real Estate & Multifamily Realities: Why rising insurance, taxes, and operating expenses are causing delinquencies and wipes-outs in syndications and commercial notes.Mitigating Downside Risk ("Dougie Downers"): How identifying potential failure points in every deal upfront saves principal capital.State-by-State Foreclosure Impact: Understanding judicial (e.g., Illinois, Florida) vs. non-judicial (e.g., Texas) timelines and factoring the time value of money into note pricing.DSCR Loan Flaws: Why typical Debt Service Coverage Ratio underwriting skips key property reserve and vacancy expenses, creating hidden default risks.Mentorship & Working with Professionals: Why self-servicing, skipping legal counsel, or taking advice from inexperienced instructors leads to costly legal and financial blunders.Don't let market shifts catch you off guard without a solid risk management plan. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit themadlender.com to grab Doug's book and learn more about his consulting services!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join Note Night in America community today:WeCloseNotes.comScott Carson FacebookScott Carson TwitterScott Carson LinkedInNote Night in America YouTubeNote Night in America VimeoScott Carson InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

08-09-26 Doug Smith Women of the Bible

How do you focus on what matters most in a distracted and noisy world? In this special Meet the Leader episode, leading thinkers and adventurers share practical ways to reclaim your attention and sharpen your focus so you can spend your time on the right priorities. Their strategies and approaches will help you refresh your thinking, make better decisions and prevent distraction from turning into burnout. You'll learn to: • Rethink the first and last things you do each day can sharpen your attention • To craft a morning "to-feel list" to clarify priorities and make days more meaningful • To better appreciate the present to take control of your attention • To thinking 'like an ancestor' can help you think beyond the short term  Featured voices include human flourishing expert and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt; writer and three-time cancer survivor Suleika Jaouad; blind adventurer Hiro Iwamoto and navigator Doug Smith; Nia Tero CEO Aulani Wilhelm; and Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto. Together, they explore attention management, focus, deep work, reflection, long-term thinking and improving leadership in a distracted world. Subscribe to Meet the Leader on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform for more practical leadership insights. Related episodes: How to Face Uncertainty and Take Action: Lessons from a Blind Sailor's Pacific Crossing Listen here - Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ypxt89hm Read here - Transcript:  https://tinyurl.com/2jrpf9km Watch here - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwKVbh71_QY    The Attention Crisis: How leaders can fix focus and happiness in an AI Era - Psychologist Jonathan Haidt Listen here - Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3zyur7s5Read here - Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc45ccc3Watch here - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bXp43TMMAI Suleika Jaouad: Harnessing Creativity and Curiosity to Lead Through Uncertainty Listen here - Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/5dck884j  Read here - Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/bdh8ax4y Watch here - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex-SlEoDaIw&vl=en  

Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church hosts its 5th Annual Music Fest on September 26, featuring Three Together, an acoustic trio with Grammy Award-winning guitarist Doug Smith. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a suggested $25 donation benefiting the North County Community Food Bank. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/battle-ground-community-united-methodist-church-celebrates-the-5th-annual-music-fest/ #MusicFest #BattleGround #ClarkCounty #NorthCountyFoodBank #LiveMusic #CommunityEvent #FoodBank #WashingtonState

08-02-26 Doug Smith Prominent women of the Bible

08-02-26 Doug Smith Prominent women of the Bible

How can leaders move forward when pressure is high and the way is not clear?  Blind adventurer Hiro Iwamoto and his 'seeing eye Doug" guide Doug Smith sailed across the Pacific in 55 days, from San Diego to Fukushima. The two share key strategies for leaders in taking action despite uncertainty and what's needed to pick the right partners to make impossible projects a reality. Hiro also shares how he stays calm in moments of extreme adversity, like when whale sank his boat during an earlier attempt leaving him in a life raft for 11 hours amid five-metre waves. Key takeaways: Courage means moving forward without waiting for 100% information. Find people who can solve problems, not just point them out How thinking in the present can prevent panic and enable decision-making Hiro is an adventurer, keynote speaker and the first totally blind person to sail across the Pacific. Doug had no previous sailing experience but became Hiro's crewmate and navigator for that extraordinary trip. Their lessons on crisis leadership, teamwork, overcoming fear and innovation can motivate any leader during difficult moments. Recorded January 2026 at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.  About this episode: Hiro: https://hiros-choice.com/ Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/hiro-iwamoto-blind-sailor-lessons-fear-decision Related Episodes:  Nick Thompson, The Atlantic: Why one CEO sets 'non -goals' - and what ultramarathons taught him about focus and mental toughness Watch here - YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xh9PLsyptgA Listen here - Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdbrspj7 Read here - Listen: https://tinyurl.com/mtdhe37w Adam Grant: Future leaders won't succeed without this key trait  Read here - Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/fbym95jy Listen here - Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ys2dtftj Watch here - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buVVIpttzUA    

07-19-26 Doug Smith "Prominent Men of the Bible"

Artificial Intelligence continues to infiltrate every aspect of life including the pulpits of America’s churches. On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, tech expert Doug Smith was back to explain how more and more pastors are turning to these programs to prepare sermons and why we should be concerned about programs designed to become addictive. Israel continues to be the focal point of word’s ire and Jim Scudder explained why there is an ongoing spiritual war against the Promised Land and its people. Aaron Armstrong explained why so many believers do not live in the true transformative power of their faith and how to get back to a relational faith with God that opens the door for life altering change. On July 30th, 1945, the Japanese sank the U.S.S Indianapolis. Of the 900 cast in shark infested waters only 316 survived. One of those survivors, Edgar Harrell joined us to share his harrowing account of that event and how his faith sustained him during one the worst naval disasters in history. Join Janet & Craig for another exploration of the headlines through the lens of God’s unchanging word.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To obtain this week's Real Estate Notes Show guest Doug Smith's information, use this link https://bit.ly/4vfnWB5In this revealing episode, we sit down with Doug, a 35-year banking veteran who survived the 2008 crash and has worked through multiple market cycles. Doug shares the insider knowledge that separates successful note investors from those who lose money on seemingly "good" deals.**What You'll Learn:**• Why pricing notes based solely on UPB or BPO is fundamentally flawed• The dual pricing methodology banks use to evaluate every note investment• How to find the real story behind every borrower (hint: check social media)• The critical difference between data tapes and collateral files• Assignment chains and allonges explained in plain English• Why ROI calculations without time factors will mislead you• Doug's compassionate approach to loan workouts that maintains borrower dignity• Market forecast: Why Doug sees major opportunity coming for note investors in 2025**Key Topics Covered:**✅ Performing vs non-performing note strategy✅ Underwriting methodology from institutional banking✅ Due diligence beyond the spreadsheet✅ Resolution toolkit for non-performing loans✅ Ethical exit strategies for struggling borrowers✅ Market cycles and upcoming opportunitiesDoug brings three decades of special assets experience, having worked with three of the world's largest banks before founding Castle Rock Capital Management and launching The Mad Lender consulting firm. His new book, "The Mad Lender's Guide to Private Lending and Note Investing," is now available on Amazon.**

The Laurie Cadden Show from July 4, 2026: Celebrate the Fourth of July with The Laurie Cadden Show! Host Laurie Cadden and producer Shannon from UNC welcome Kristin Grow of Fidelity Bank to discuss the bank's new online banking services and its new Electric City Corporate Headquarters. Plus, Doug Smith, a Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Grant recipient, shares details on this summer's Arts in the Park concert series, the Scranton Co-Op Farmers Market, and other America 250 celebrations happening throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Tune in for the latest community news, local events, and everything happening around NEPA.

Doug Smith knows what goes on behind the tech curtain, which is why he continues to sound the alarm that AI is not “value neutral”. Doug will offer keen insight into the tech revolution and provide clear, biblical guidelines for engaging with this oftentimes nefarious technology.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are often told that if engineers who don't go "all in" on AI will be left behind. While there are a few voices who argue that AI can be a dangerous tool, impacting not only the quality of our work, but the very quality of our thinking skills. Doug Smith, a critic of using AI for engineering, joins this episode of the Hedge to argue the contrary view of AI. What are the dangers of relying on AI?

I speak with Ricardo Noriega and Doug Smith from Red Hat about their experiments using VLLM Omni for video generation. Your journey to stunning videos starts here FlexClip is a simple yet powerful video maker and editor for everyone that helps users easily create compelling video content for personal or business purposes without any learning curve. https://go.chrischinchilla.com/flexclip For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit chrischinchilla.com/podcast/To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit chrischinchilla.com/support/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07-05-27 Doug Smith "Prominent Men of the Bible"

The Laurie Cadden Show from June 13, 2026: Laurie chats with producer Shannon Roche Cusick from UNC about their Youth Arts Program and celebrates six program graduates. Laurie also talks with Doug Smith, recipient of a Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Grant, about upcoming summer concerts at Nay Aug Park and throughout the area. Plus, Hollie Suraci from ERA One Source Realty shares the latest national and NEPA housing market updates, including low inventory, rising prices, and increased sales.

06-28-26 Doug Smith "Prominent Men of the Bible

Doug Smith is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times who's been with the paper for over 50 years. He was also the database editor there from 2004 to 2015. We sat down with him at NICAR to talk about what's changed in journalism over his time in the industry, and what he's working on today.Special thanks to the NICAR team for all of their support! The⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠music this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, made with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TwoTone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, represents Google searches for the term “data journalism” since 2004. The Data Journalism Podcast is produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman.Do you have a new data-driven story or project coming up? Tell us about it at ⁠⁠datajournalismpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠, and we might feature it on the show. Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode!

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06-14-26 Doug Smith "Men of The Bible"

06-07-26 Doug Smith "Men of the Bible"

Dallas, Anne, Lexi, and Doug from the youtube channel for Every Kind of Geek sit down to wrap up their coverage of East of West

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 2, 2026 is: crux • KRUKS • noun Crux refers to the most important part of something (such as a problem, issue, or puzzle). It is often used in the phrase "the crux of." // The crux of the problem is that the project's budget is totally inadequate. See the entry > Examples: "The new trees number in the thousands. ... What will become of this nursery in the wild in the next hundred years, or thousand, is the crux of a scientific and policy dispute. Starkly different visions of how the grove will recover in the long run have implications on how forest managers should act today." — Doug Smith, The Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026 Did you know? Latin speakers used crux to refer literally to an instrument of torture, often a cross or stake, and figuratively to the torture and misery inflicted by means of such an instrument. When English speakers adopted crux in the early 18th century, they used it to mean "a puzzling or difficult problem." In the late 19th century, crux developed a more specific use referring to an essential point of a legal case that required resolution before the case as a whole could be resolved. Today, the verdict on crux is that it can be used to refer to any important part of a problem or argument, inside or outside of the courtroom.

Patreon preview. Unlock full episode at https://www.patreon.com/stavvysworld Doug Smith returns to the pod to discuss his son explaining to him what gooning is, his brother taking him to high school as a baby so he could pick up chicks, his son's love for anime, Stav's new addition to his art collection, why him and Stav are both dressed like it's fall for some reason, and much more. Doug and Stav help callers including a man whose sister is threatening to remove him from their dying abusive father's will if he doesn't contribute to his caretaking, and a corporate woman who's wondering if she should correct her client who calls her by the wrong name in meetings.   Follow Doug Smith on social media: https://www.dougsmithcomedy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whodougsmith/ https://x.com/whodougsmith   ☎️ Want to be a part of the show? Call 904-800-STAV and leave a voicemail to get advice!

05-24-26 Doug Smith "The Book of Acts"

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Pastor John Nuzzo, founder of Victory Family Church and author of The Acceleration Mandate.Pastor John is also one of the most influential voices in my life — my pastor, mentor, and spiritual father.And honestly… this may be one of the most important conversations we've ever had on the podcast.We talked about:• Why most leaders accidentally limit the next generation• The difference between mentoring and true spiritual fathering• How to avoid becoming cynical, isolated, or judgmental as a leader• Why proximity matters more than information• What great leaders do to accelerate others instead of controlling them• How to finish your race with integrity, joy, and impact⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 – Introduction and The Acceleration Mandate01:00 – Lessons from Pastor John's father and upbringing05:00 – Leadership after 30+ years of ministry06:00 – Accelerating the next generation08:00 – Spiritual fathers and mothers09:00 – The “2%” principle: finishing well12:00 – The danger of victim mentality in leadership14:00 – Why proximity matters in mentorship16:00 – What Pastor John looks for in younger leaders20:00 – Loving people through difficult seasons24:00 – Why the Church struggles with restoration27:00 – Pastor John's conviction about judging leaders30:00 – Divorce, heartbreak, and restoration33:00 – The leader who helped relaunch Pastor John's future36:00 – Practical ways to accelerate younger leaders39:00 – “Don't ask me about the new wineskin”43:00 – How anyone can impact the next generation47:00 – David, Solomon, and succession leadership49:00 – Why churches shouldn't stay known for their founders52:00 – The power of friendship in leadership55:00 – Accountability and lifelong relationships59:00 – Lessons learned from John C. Maxwell01:03:00 – Why leadership is about deeply engaging people01:05:00 – Final wisdom on acceleration and legacy01:06:00 – The three truths Pastor John hopes to leave behind

May 17, 2026-- Doug Smith "The Book of Acts"

On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, narcissism presents differently in men and women. Christian counselor Laurel Slade-Waggoner was back to explain why. The founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, explained how parents can fight for their families against the gender confusion ideology that is impacting the lives of kids today. Ray Comfort gave us a warning from biblical history of the stupid things people did in spite of God demonstrating His power to them. Computer expert Doug Smith tackled the suggestion that one of the most popular AI programs on the market today actually has a conscience. Join Janet and Craig for another deep dive into the headlines of the week through the unchanging lens of scripture.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Dawkins is proposing the idea that Anthropic’s Claude (AI) is conscious. How does this fit in with his atheist worldview? Where does God fit into the equation of consciousness? Why should Christians care about this issue? With years spent behind the tech curtain, Doug Smith will challenge us to think biblically about the advances in technology and deal with the temptation to trade God for a machine.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailOnly 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line with their families, faith, and calling intact — and Doug Smith believes your health is one of the biggest reasons why. In this powerful talk, Doug shares his personal journey from "Fat Dougie" to fit at 40, the wake-up call he got from his dad's triple bypass surgery, and the practical steps every leader can take to extend their life, energy, and impact.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy only 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line — and how to be one of themThe two questions every leader needs to answer about their health visionDoug's transformation story from overweight kid to fit at 40 (and what finally clicked)Why nutrition is 80% of the battle — and the simple food swaps that make the biggest differenceHow to use ChatGPT as a free, world-class nutrition and health coachThe "one system away" principle and how to find workouts you'll actually doWhat Function Health blood testing revealed about Doug's heart — and why every leader over 40 should "look under the hood"The hidden home toxins (mold and radon) that could be silently destroying your healthWhy lipoprotein(a) is the genetic biomarker most doctors don't test for — but shouldHow day-to-day intensity and week-to-week consistency build championsResources & Links MentionedHealth Testing & BiomarkersFunction Health Outlive by Peter Attia Dr. Mark Hyman Workouts & FitnessBeachbody / BODi Peloton Nutrition & TrackingMyFitnessPal Yuka App ChatGPT Wearables & RecoveryBevel app Books & InfluencesToday Matters by John MaxwellGlobal Leadership Summit Book Doug for your next conference or event: DougSmithLive.com⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 – Why health matters for leaders02:00 – The “2%” vision: finishing well04:00 – Creating a vision for your health05:00 – Where your current habits are leading07:00 – Defining health and fitness08:00 – Longevity, legacy, and stewardship11:00 – Doug's weight-loss and fitness journey14:00 – Discovering P90X16:00 – The hard conversation that changed everything17:00 – Why nutrition matters19:00 – Tracking food and using ChatGPT for accountability20:00 – Rethinking alcohol and drinks21:00 – Finding workouts you'll actually do23:00 – Consistency and daily habits24:00 – Why accountability partners help26:00 – Health scares, anxiety, and unexpected weight gain27:00 – Discovering mold exposure28:00 – Looking under the hood with bloodwork30:00 – Genetic risks and heart health31:00 – Medicine 2.0 vs. Medicine 3.032:00 – Radon, toxins, and environmental health34:00 – Tools and resources for long-term health36:00 – Start now and create a new ending37:00 – Final challenge: Don't leave your healSupport the show

On today's show, we hear that Doug Smith led the project reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone and plans to speak about it at the Walton Arts Center. Plus, we learn that the music of the feminist punk band War on Women can be brutal, but it's not all based on anger. We also get our weekly River Valley news roundup from Talk Business & Politics.

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05-03-26 Doug Smith "The Book of Acts"

Doug Smith, MSSW, is the managing partner of D-Degree, a leadership development and coaching practice focused on trauma-informed leadership and personal transformation.A certified trauma-informed coach and author of The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell, Doug draws on his lived experience with mental illness, substance use recovery, and incarceration to help individuals and organizations lead with accountability, self-awareness, and integrity.His work blends solution-focused coaching with trauma-informed principles to support leaders in creating cultures that acknowledge the whole person and cultivate resilience, purpose, and meaningful impact. Doug's websitehttps://www.d-degree.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a powerful message titled Advice for the 60+ Crowd: How to Make the Most of the Final Season of Your Life.After speaking to a group of seniors at a local church in Pittsburgh, Doug realized this message applies to every leader—no matter their age. This episode is a call to live with intention, finish well, and invest your life into what matters most.Doug challenges listeners to think deeply about legacy, transitions, and the role they play in shaping future generations. Through personal stories and practical questions, he equips you to shift your priorities, strengthen your disciplines, and maximize your impact in the time you have left.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 – Introduction and why this message matters02:00 – Honoring the generation that came before us04:00 – Doug's story and the impact of mentorship07:00 – Your legacy is what you set into motion09:00 – The question: What do you want said at your funeral?10:30 – Why transitions can leave people stuck or bitter11:30 – What priorities need to shift in this season14:00 – Thinking in terms of multi-generational impact17:00 – Upgrading your spiritual disciplines19:00 – The power of prayer and investing in others22:00 – Why the next generation needs spiritual fathers and mothers24:00 – Guarding against the wrong temptations in this season25:00 – Reconciling relationships while there's still time27:00 – Practicing gratitude for what God has already done28:00 – God is bigger than your last season29:00 – “It will be better than it's ever been”30:00 – Final challenge: Will you spend your life or invest it?

In this episode, I sit down with Doug Smith — award-winning author of The Path of Rocks and Thorns, policy expert, trauma-informed leadership coach, adjunct professor, and a man who spent six years in a Texas prison cell for four counts of robbery committed in the grip of crack cocaine addiction. This is not a redemption story wrapped in a tidy bow. It's a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about what happens when a man loses everything — and what he discovers about leadership, recovery, and fatherhood in the process. Doug walks us through what crack addiction actually feels like — the all-encompassing high and the equal and opposite fall — and what it took to rebuild a life after prison, including a bipolar disorder diagnosis, years of therapy, and a spiritual practice pieced together inside a Texas prison cell. He also shares the extraordinary leadership work he did while incarcerated, helping build a sexual assault prevention program that led to a dramatic increase in reporting and prosecution inside Texas prisons — work that continues to have an impact to this day. But the heart of this conversation is fatherhood. Doug's daughter was five when he went in. She was almost eleven when he came home. He shares the terrifying day he was released, the first reunion with his daughter, and how they reconnected through play and letters rather than words. And then he shares the hardest part — what happened when his book came out and his daughter's buried anger finally surfaced, and the hike where he sat in that anger with her without defending himself. Larry meets him there with his own story of a father who left twice — and the dinner conversation twenty years ago where forgiveness finally had room to breathe.   Timeline Summary [0:00] Introduction to the Dad Edge mission and the movement to raise leaders of families and communities [1:02] Introducing Doug Smith — author, policy expert, trauma-informed coach, and formerly incarcerated for four counts of robbery [1:23] What prison was actually like — more boring than people imagine, and unexpectedly clarifying [2:31] The decline into crack addiction — what the high feels like and what the low does to your soul [5:14] The black spot on the soul — how crack takes you lower with every use and never lets you climb back up [6:50] What withdrawal from crack cocaine actually does to your brain and body [9:04] How Doug recalibrated inside prison — exercise, meditation, spiritual practice, and learning to feel good without drugs for the first time in his adult life [11:18] His mental health diagnosis — bipolar disorder, personality disorder, and how he eventually moved past treating a label [13:21] Who Doug is today — policy expert, adjunct professor at UT Austin, trauma-informed leadership coach, and author [15:28] What leadership actually means — it's not a business term, it's the relationship between the results you're creating and your contribution to them [16:18] The sexual assault prevention program Doug built inside a Texas prison — and the dramatic results it produced [22:47] How sexual assault in prison is always about power — and why staff are often the perpetrators [23:16] How old his daughter was when he went in — and his daily prayer to get home while she was still a child [24:51] The terrifying day he was released — why his brain wouldn't accept it as real [26:05] Flying down the stairs to hold his daughter — and sitting with her while she wept [26:49] How they reconnected on day one — spreading out her letters and going through them together [27:13] Larry's midroll reflection: you're home, but are you really there? [29:14] How his daughter responded after the initial reunion — the games, the capybara play, and Riley the racing rat [32:07] The years of building trust — and how his daughter's anger didn't surface until the book came out [33:10] His daughter's reaction to the book: everyone's celebrating his story, but nobody asked what she went through [34:48] The hike where everything came out — and how Doug received her anger without defending himself [37:14] How his daughter had organized her life around his incarceration — volunteering with kids of incarcerated parents, camp counseling, and a college essay that got her into UT Austin in three weeks [39:51] The unresolved trauma that was still there beneath the resilience — and what it took for her to finally be angry [40:17] Larry shares his own story — a father who left twice and the dinner conversation that changed everything [43:44] Larry's dad's ownership, humility, and apology — and how seeing a human being allowed forgiveness to begin [45:33] What Doug's relationship with his daughter looks like now — rebuilding on new terms as adults [47:41] His daughter's powerful message: I needed the encouragement before. Don't tie my worth to my grades. [48:13] The richer conversations that come when the old context for a relationship is gone [51:16] Larry's reflection: without the mess there is no message — and what Doug's story means to the men listening [52:18] The Dante's Inferno metaphor from Doug's prison book club — you have to go all the way through to climb back up   Five Key Takeaways Losing everything can be unexpectedly clarifying. When the things that were making your life miserable are stripped away, you get to learn who you are without them — and that can be the beginning of something real. Leadership is not a business concept. It's the relationship between the results you're creating in the world and your contribution to those results. Everyone is always leading something. You can be home and still not be present. A lot of men are physically in the house but emotionally absent — and their kids feel it. No prison cell required. Resilience and unresolved trauma can coexist. Doug's daughter organized her whole life around his incarceration before she ever allowed herself to be angry about it. Healing isn't linear and it isn't always visible. You have to go all the way through it. You can't go around pain, grief, or hard emotions. Like Dante — you have to travel through the deepest part before you can climb again.   Links & Resources Dad Edge Alliance & Business Boardroom: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind The Men's Forge: https://themensforge.com The Path of Rocks and Thorns by Doug Smith: Available on Amazon Doug Smith's website: https://the-degree.com Email Doug directly: doug@the-degree.com Episode Link & Resources (Episode 1464): https://thedadedge.com/1464   Closing If there's one message from this episode that stands out, it's this: you have to go all the way through it. Doug Smith didn't get to skip the hard parts. He had to travel all the way through addiction, incarceration, and the anger of a daughter he had failed — before he could climb back up. And what he built on the other side of that is extraordinary: a career dedicated to the exact people he used to be, and a relationship with his daughter being rebuilt on honest, adult terms. The mess became the message. It always does. If this episode hit you where it needed to, share it with a man who is in the middle of his own darkest season and needs to know there's a way through. Go out and live legendary.

04-12-26 Doug Smith "The Book of Acts"

This episode features JCMH Partners Dr. Lynda Frost and Doug Smith as they break down Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Mapping Workshops and the collaborative role they play alongside the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health and local communities.A SIM Mapping Workshop brings community members together to look at what services are available, where there are gaps, and what changes are needed. It also helps the community assess how ready they are for change by looking at how well their mental health, justice, and substance use systems work together, so the workshop can be tailored to their needs.If you're interested in a SIM Mapping Workshop in your county head to texasjcmh.gov and fill out an application. If you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a powerful talk he gave for Keller Williams titled How to Build a Great Life.Doug walks through the principles that have shaped his own journey—from a difficult upbringing to leading a nonprofit, raising a family, and developing leaders—and challenges listeners to stop simply “accepting” life and start intentionally building one that truly matters.This episode goes beyond career success and focuses on what it really means to win in life: strong relationships, purpose, growth, and intentional leadership. Doug provides practical frameworks and actionable steps to help you clarify your vision, grow daily, build meaningful connections, and become the leader you're capable of being.If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions or unsure how to reach your full potential, this episode will challenge you to take ownership and start building a life you're proud of.Doug Smith – Host, L3 Leadership PodcastWhat You'll Learn Why most people accept life instead of leading it The difference between success vs. a great life How to create a life plan that actually works The “dream big + pay the price” framework  How to become the obvious choice in your career  The power of mentorship (and how to get it) A simple system to handle failure: Admit it. Quit it. Forget it. Why teachability is your ultimate competitive advantage 

Send a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a deeply personal message titled Lessons Learned from the Most Impactful Memorial Service I've Ever Been To.After attending the memorial service of Pastor Jeff Leake, Doug reflects on what it truly means to finish well. From family and friendship to legacy and leadership, this episode is a powerful reminder that one day every leader will reach their finish line — and the decisions we make today determine what will be said then.Doug unpacks the lessons that challenged him most and invites you to examine your own life, priorities, and leadership through the lens of eternity.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 – Why this memorial service deeply moved Doug02:00 – Doug's relationship with Jeff and the impact of mentorship04:00 – The 2% principle: Finishing with family, character, and calling intact08:00 – “Nobody has a dad like my dad” — intentional parenting that lasts12:00 – Why family must come before success14:30 – The urgency of spiritual fathers and mothers18:00 – Becoming a spiritual parent to the next generation20:30 – “Calm always wins” — emotional steadiness in leadership25:00 – Teaching leadership lessons at home27:00 – First Samuel 20 friendships: Anything, anytime, anywhere31:00 – Your legacy is not what you do, but what you set into motion35:00 – Resume building vs. people building38:00 – Why documenting your content is a gift to your family42:00 – One day it will be your memorial service45:00 – What are you doing with your life?48:00 – Long obedience in the same direction50:00 – Don't quit. Finish well.

Send a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders and bestselling author of The Future Begins with Z: 9 Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace.After following Tim's work for nearly two decades, Doug finally gets to have a conversation that every leader needs to hear. Together, they unpack the realities of leading Generation Z, why three out of four managers say Gen Z is the toughest generation to manage, and how leaders can shift from frustration to opportunity.⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 – Why Tim wrote The Future Begins with Z02:00 – The alarming stats about managing Generation Z03:45 – The “Peter Pan Paradox”: Age of authority ↓, age of maturity ↑07:00 – Artificial maturity: Overexposed to information, underexposed to experience12:00 – Parenting the next generation: Risk, responsibility, and resilience17:00 – Why leaders must mentor—not just manage20:00 – The onboarding mistake costing companies Gen Z talent21:30 – “Everyone has a voice. Not everyone has a vote.”24:00 – Why Gen Z decides whether to stay on Day One26:00 – Mental health realities leaders must understand27:00 – The A.L.E.G. framework for difficult conversations33:00 – Reverse mentoring: What older leaders must learn from Gen Z36:00 – Lessons Tim learned from John Maxwell41:00 – Advice for aspiring authors and speakers48:00 – Begin with belief: Let people start with an “A”51:00 – Don't stereotype—listen before confronting53:00 – Tim's life sentence: The legacy he hopes to leave

Doug Smith joins us again to continue our discussion on how Christians should approach the subject of AI. Should ministries use AI Chatbots? How is AI destroying institutions, and what is an AI psychosis? This hour is designed to help you think biblically and critically on a topic that is penetrating our lives, whether we realize it or not.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.