Podcasts about join dustin

Join Dustin and René as they explore Ether Chapters 1-5 through the Queer Perspective of AUTONOMY! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (November 9-November 15).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Join Dustin & Nik for a special bonus episode saluting late, great director Joel Schumacher! Too often derided as a hack who put nipples on the Batsuit, his wildly diverse filmography of classics and underrated gems proves he was a lot more than Batman. From Falling Down to Tigerland, The Lost Boys to The Incredible Shrinking Woman and even DC Cab, we discuss why he was a voice worth remembering. Subscribe today and never again apologize for the filmmakers you love!

You enter a conversation with your boss, maybe you jump online to check your social media notifications. Maybe you are watching the Presidential debate and your hate boils for one (or both) of the nominees. Then it happens. The need to tell others they are wrong! The need to prove your point at whatever the cost. You might even be willing to lose a friend. Join Dustin and Jonathan as they challenge the norm. Everything about our flesh fights against the direction of the Spirit. Do you have the strength to do what is right and commanded? Or do you fall into the trap awaiting us all? It’s time to Land the Plane. Listen and Subscribe anywhere podcasts are found! About the Podcast We are a couple of dads taking on the challenge of parenting, marriage and living the Christian life. Answering questions like “Why is life so hard? Does anyone care? Why am I in this mess?” are all topics we discuss. Bible stories that just don’t seem to make sense or are super challenging are covered as well. Hey, raising kids, being married, dealing with co-workers, going to church, and following JESUS is tough – let’s do it together! Listen, laugh, learn and be a part of great community as we try to Land the Plane! Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts | Google Play Land the Plane Store Land the Plane on TeePublic Connect with Us Follow us on Facebook | Get Some Instagram Inspiration | Keep us with us on Twitter | Send us an Email  

Join Dustin & his guest, Lauren, for his first ever (and totally experimental) television commentary to play along with the show! Purchase or Stream My So-Called Life, episode 9 (“Halloween”) to play simultaneously (Dustin tells you when to play and pause for advertisement breaks if you’re streaming with ads). Happy Halloween! Transitional sounds by Dustin Holden GUEST INFO Lauren on Instagram: @x99fearstreet SHOW INFO Instagram: @dustincanread Twitter: @dustin_holden Email: dustincanreadpod@gmail.com

Join Dustin and René as they explore Mormon Chapters 1-6 through the Queer Perspective of DIVISION! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (October 26-November 1).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!The Field: A Divided Latino Vote in ArizonaDay of the DeadJoin the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Doron Kempel is an Israeli-born American international technology innovator, serial entrepreneur and former deputy chief of a special forces unit of the IDF. Kempel graduated from Harvard Business School with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He also holds a law degree (LLM) and a philosophy degree (BA) from Tel Aviv University. Kempel was also a member of Israel's national youth team-handball team. Kempel served in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from 1981 through 1994. He was deputy chief of Sayeret Matkal, a special forces unit of the IDF, in which former Israeli Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Benjamin Netanyahu served as officers. Join Dustin and Doron for a thought-provoking conversation on his business acumen, his involvement in the military, and how all it takes, is all you got!

Join Dustin and René as they explore 3 Nephi Chapters 20-26 through the Queer Perspective of ADAPTING! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (October 12-October 18).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Rodney Herrington has spent decades in water treatment and is passionate about creating innovative, inexpensive and sustainable technologies that provide safe water and disinfectant to everyone. Founder of Aqua Research LLC in Albuquerque, Rodney has taken technology previously used on large-scale municipal devices and miniaturized it into two compact devices that have already saved countless lives in more than 50 countries. Join Dustin and Rodney for a thought-provoking conversation on why “Water Matters”!

It seems like everything is out of control. Pandemics, violence and Presidential Debates make it seem like there is not much hope. Have you felt like you have no one on your side during this time? Well, that is simply not true. Our hope can not be taken away. Join Dustin and Jonathan as they are reminded of the truths found in Psalm 124. David, in the most challenging of times, praised GOD because he understood that the Lord was on his side. It's time to Land the Plane. Listen and Subscribe anywhere podcasts are found! About the Podcast We are a couple of dads taking on the challenge of parenting, marriage and living the Christian life. Answering questions like “Why is life so hard? Does anyone care? Why am I in this mess?” are all topics we discuss. Bible stories that just don’t seem to make sense or are super challenging are covered as well. Hey, raising kids, being married, dealing with co-workers, going to church, and following JESUS is tough – let’s do it together! Listen, laugh, learn and be a part of great community as we try to Land the Plane! Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts | Google Play Land the Plane Store Land the Plane on TeePublic Connect with Us Follow us on FacebookGet Some Instagram InspirationKeep us with us on TwitterSend us an Email

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Calvin Ayre, visionary entrepreneur, online gambling pioneer and founder of the Ayre Group and Bodog entertainment brand—the success of which made him a billionaire. Born on May 25, 1961 in Lloydminster—a Canadian city straddling the provincial border between Alberta and Saskatchewan—Calvin Edward Ayre grew up on a farm outside Lloydminster, and graduated from high school in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. In 1984, he received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in general sciences from the University of Waterloo and added an MBA in management finance from the City University of Seattle in 1989. In 1992 and in his early thirties, after reading a newspaper article about a Caribbean-based company offering betting services over the telephone, Ayre concluded that gambling was tailor-made for the internet. A self-taught network design expert, Ayre converted his Vancouver-based Internet incubator company into a software support firm for online gambling—which eventually became Bodog. Although he licensed his software to several online casinos, he soon realized the real money was in running his own gaming operation. His gambling business—based in Costa Rica—was setup in 1996 and Bodog.com was established in 2000. As the face of the Bodog brand, Ayre’s public profile increased in the mid-2000s as he chose to make himself the focus of Bodog’s marketing strategy and creating a public profile designed to showcase the trappings of a jackpot-winning lifestyle. The image he fashioned earned him the reputation as a man who likes to party. Ayre’s notoriety increased as online gaming’s popularity surged, landing him on the cover of Forbes magazine’s 2006 annual Billionaires edition and Star magazine’s “Most Eligible Billionaire Bachelors” list in late 2007. As the brand grew, Ayre sought to build Bodog into not only one of the largest online gambling brands but also a “mainstream 21st-century digital entertainment conglomerate”. He launched several non-gaming properties under the Bodog brand including BodogConference.com in Las Vegas for sports handicappers; Bodog Music record label which spawned the Bodog Music Battle of the Bands television series on Fuse TV; Bodog Fight, a mixed martial arts league incorporating a television series and live pay-per-view events; and Calvin Ayre WildCard Poker, a televised poker series on Fox Sports Net featuring pro and celebrity players facing off against online qualifiers. In March 2006, while filming party scenes for the first-season finale of Calvin Ayre WildCard Poker at his compound outside San Jose, Costa Rica, Ayre’s home was raided by an estimated 100 police who were under the mistaken impression gambling was taking place. Ayre, who was not charged, used his marketing savvy and the media spotlight provided by the raid to promote the series and the Bodog brand. He made light of the raid, claiming the police “ate half my buffet.” Ayre’s involvement with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin was brought to light when in June 2016, Andrew O’Hagan published a writer’s account of the background behind Craig Wright publicly asserting himself to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. He revealed Ayre to be part of the business operation behind this affair, possibly even its ultimate organizer and the financial backer of the $30 million acquisition and development of Craig Wright’s assets. In August 2017, Ayre acquired cryptocurrency news site Coingeek.com and in September 2017 became a Bitcoin Cash (BCH) supporter. In July 2018, Ayre’s crypto-mining operations Coingeek became the world’s largest Bitcoin Cash miner and in November 2018, Ayre threw his support behind the new Bitcoin SV (Satoshi Vision) cryptocurrency, based on his belief that BSV is “a currency, not an asset just to be held, and has real utility.” Ayre predicted that the original Bitcoin (BTC) would “go to zero value as it has no utility, it doesn’t do anything and its supporters intentionally are anti-scaling.” A foremost philanthropic at heart, Ayre has supported charitable causes including the LA Lakers Youth Foundation and actress Shannon Elizabeth’s Animal Avengers organization. In 2005, Ayre formalized his charitable efforts and founded the Calvin Ayre Foundation which chose to focus on areas including animal welfare, the environment and education for the disadvantaged. The foundation has supported needy families, elementary schools and physical rehabilitation centers in Costa Rica, worked with groups to combat bear bike farming in Asia, and provided funding to enable individuals to pursue higher education in Antigua. The foundation has also donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to relief efforts tied to the devastating earthquake in Haiti and provided assistance to communities ravaged by destructive typhoons in the Philippines. On November 14, 2019, Antigua and Barbuda Governor General His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams presented Ayre with the Faithful and Meritorious Service Cross award in recognition of Ayre’s philanthropic efforts and contributions to the country’s national development. Join Dustin and Calvin for a thought-provoking conversation on his business acumen, his involvement in the cryptocurrency space, and how he built a digital entertainment empire on his terms and persona. As Calvin says, “The lifestyle I sell is about 80% the reality of what I live.”

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Matthew Zachary, cancer survivor, driven patient advocate and inspirational podcaster, and Co-Founder & CEO of OffScrip Media—the first audio broadcast network focused on consumer health and patient advocacy. In 1995, at age 21—a college senior with aspirations of becoming a concert pianist and composer—Matthew was diagnosed with brain cancer and told he likely had less than six months to live. Instantly, Matthew and his family were thrust into unfamiliar and terrifying territory and a cancer landscape much different than today. At the time, cancer resources for young adults were very few and far between, and 'surviving' meant living beyond five years. Although Matthew and his family were offered comfort through a small, fragmented community, they were not able to benefit from many of today's survivorship resources. Like millions of other families, they had to do things on their own, navigate uncharted waters, make best-guess decisions and hope for the best. To help and support other families going through similar situations, in 2007 Matthew founded Stupid Cancer, a progressive social enterprise that linked his worlds of music, cancer advocacy, consumer health marketing, and technology to ensure that people like him and his family would have the opportunity to benefit from community and support resources they only wished they had in 1995. Since its founding, Stupid Cancer has become the leader in the young adult cancer space, breaking all the rules and giving a voice to millions. The podcast that Matthew started, The Stupid Cancer Show, was the world's first health podcast and amassed a global listenership in the millions. Matthew was featured on the cover of Newsweek along with coverage in the NY Times and CBS Evening News. Due in large part to his work, the landscape for Adolescent Young Adult cancer has changed dramatically. In 2019, Matthew stepped down as Stupid Cancer's CEO and launched his latest venture, OffScrip Media, the first podcasting network at the intersection of patient advocacy, education, and digital health with a mission to build community, end isolation, amplify voice, and improve quality of life for patients and caregivers. OffScrip Media produces raw, unapologetic, no-BS content that talks about real problems real people have who struggle every day to endure their lives with dignity. His current podcast, Out of Patients, is being hailed as "the voice of patient advocacy." Next month, they will launch #BCSM, a three-part narrative podcast mini-series about the birth of the Breast Cancer Social Media Community and its impact as a global network of patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers dedicated to empowering those affected by breast cancer. Join Dustin and Matt for a heartfelt dialogue on his extraordinary journey and how through his own health struggles is on a mission to help others cope and be heard in their unique health journeys. As Matt says, “Join me on this new adventure as I continue to galvanize the patient voice, blow up the status quo, and make big dents in the universe. After all, we are all very fortunate to not have ordinary lives.”

Join Dustin and René as they explore 3 Nephi Chapters 12-16 through the Queer Perspective of STANDARDS! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (September 21-September 27).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Join Dustin as he examines $NFLX, $AAPL, $CAT, and looks ahead at $FDX and $ADBE earnings plays! If you haven’t yet, Follow us on Social Media and join our Discord!!! https://linktr.ee/pivotaltrading Pivotal Trading is not associated with any brokerage and/or platform. (Nothing in this video should be viewed as financial advice) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotaltrading/support

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Dr. Craig Wright, an Australian/Antiguan computer scientist, businessman, lecturer and inventor. Acknowledged by some as the creator of Bitcoin and author of the Bitcoin white paper under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, Dr. Wright is one of the pioneers behind blockchain technology and established nChain to allow the technology to flourish in its intended purpose. Born in Australia in October of 1970, Dr. Wright graduated from high school in 1987 from Padua College in Brisbane—Australia’s third most populous city—and then began his professional career as an adjunct academic and researcher at Charles Sturt University, where he was working on his PhD entitled "The Quantification of Information Systems Risk." Wright’s PhD in computer science from Charles Sturt University was awarded to him in February 2017. Dr. Wright has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of information technology and security, having worked for various companies, including OzEmail, K-Mart, the Australian Securities Exchange and Mahindra & Mahindra. He was involved in the design of the architecture for possibly the world's first online casino, Lasseter's Online (based in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, AU), which went online in 1999. In addition, he was the information systems manager for the accounting firm BDO Kendalls and was the CEO of the technology firm Hotwire Preemptive Intelligence Group (Hotwire PE), which planned to launch Denariuz Bank, the world's first bitcoin-based bank, though it encountered regulatory difficulties with the Australian Tax Office and failed in 2014. He has been a lecturer and researcher in computer science at Charles Sturt University, authored many articles, academic papers, and books, and frequently speaks publicly at conferences on IT, security, Bitcoin, and other topics relating to digital currency. As one of the most highly qualified digital forensics practitioners in the world, Dr. Wright has personally conducted in excess of 1,200 engagements related to IT security for more than 120 Australian and international organizations in the private and government sectors, including 15 Commonwealth states. Dr. Wright has held senior executive positions with companies focused on digital currency, digital forensics, and IT security. Among his positions, he was the vice president of the Centre for Strategic Cyberspace and Security Science (CSCSS; www.cscss.org) with a focus on collaborating government bodies in securing cyber systems. Dr. Wright also worked on systems that protected the Australian Stock Exchange and has trained Australian government and corporate departments in SCADA security, cyber warfare, and cyber defense. Many of Dr. Wright’s research findings and publications continue to be presented at academic and business conferences. As the Chief Scientist at nChain, Dr. Wright oversees the scientific functions of the company, including basic and applied research projects and the development of new processes, technologies, and products. He leads a team of world-class blockchain engineers and researchers who strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients. Among his many achievements are industry certifications: GSE CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCE, GCFA, GLEG, GREM, and GSPA, and in addition to his PhD from Charles Sturt University, he has a Doctor of Theology (ThD) from United Theological College awarded in 2003, a master’s degree in Statistics, and a master’s degree in International Commercial Law. Dr. Wright is currently a candidate for two additional PhDs: in Law at the University of Leicester and Applied Mathematics at University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. Join Dustin and Dr. Craig Wright for an open conversation on the pitfalls and triumphs of his career in this emerging world-changing phenomenon—blockchain and cryptocurrency—and hear how he ignores the naysayers and propels forward to educate our world.

Join Dustin and René as they explore 3 Nephi Chapters 1-7 through the Queer Perspective of WONDER! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (September 7-September 13).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!Race and the PriesthoodJoin the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Join Dustin and René as they explore Helaman Chapters 7-12 through the Queer Perspective of REMEMBRANCE! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (August 24-August 30).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Join Dustin and Hayden as they explore Helaman Chapters 1-6 through the Queer Perspective of JUDGEMENT! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (August 17-August 23).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!How to Overcome Your Inner JudgeJoin the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Join Dustin as he examines VIX, JPM, and a large upcoming earnings play! For more information about Pivotal Trading or how to join our community, click the link below! https://linktr.ee/pivotaltrading --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotaltrading/support

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Jon Erwin, renowned American Christian-film director and producer, screenwriter and author. Jon, along with his brother Andrew have had four feature films all opening in the top-ten movies in America and collectively grossing more than $100 million at the U.S. box office. They are also among only eight directors to receive the incredibly rare A+ CinemaScore twice, joining a list that includes Stephen Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis. Jon Erwin was born in Birmingham, Alabama and is the son of Senator Hank Erwin and grandson of Medal of Honor recipient and World War II veteran, Henry Eugene "Red" Erwin, Sr. Jon began his career—as a teenager—working as a camera operator for ESPN in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Soon after he embarked on a fulltime career as a sports cameraman covering University of Alabama games all over the country—working with ESPN College Football Primetime, FOX NFL, the NBA, and covered events like the X Games and the Super Bowl. In 2002, Jon and his brother Andrew started their own production company, venturing into creating commercials, documentaries, and music videos. They found enormous success in the world of music, directing music videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum artists like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others. The brothers received eleven nominations and were honored with wins for Music Video of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards for three consecutive years. The Erwin Brothers have also produced and directed several documentaries, including the multi-award winning 9/11story, The Cross And The Towers; a music documentary with Third Day, Live Relations; a documentary filmed in the Galapagos Islands, The Mysterious Islands; and the international dramatic short-film series, God Provides. In 2010 the Erwin Brothers shifted their focus and began exclusively developing dramatic feature films—setting a level of expectation for authenticity and storytelling that is a cut above. Their debut feature, released by Samuel Goldwyn, was the coming-of-age OCTOBER BABY, which opened as a top-ten movie in America and eventually earned more than $5 million at the box office. Their second feature film, MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, was released in 2014 by Sony’s AFFIRM Films and Provident Films—a family comedy starring Sarah Drew, Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, and Trace Adkins. In 2015 they released their third feature film, WOODLAWN, which starred Jon Voight, Sean Astin, and newcomer Caleb Castille, that was met with critical acclaim and received an A+ CinemaScore. Their 2018 music biopic, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, shocked the entertainment industry to become the number one independent movie of 2018 and the highest grossing film in the history of its distributor, collecting more than $83 million in box office revenue on a production budget of just $7 million. In 2018, the brothers and their filmmaking collaborator Kevin Downes announced the formation of Kingdom Story Company, a production company specializing in Christian films that will be distributed through Lionsgate. Some will be directed by the Erwins, while other movies will use newcomers and other veteran directors. Jon is also proud to announce the release of his first book—available on August 18th—BEYOND VALOR: A World War II Story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race against Time, co-written with William Doyle—an award-winning New York Times bestselling author and television producer. This dramatic biography of Red Erwin—Jon’s grandfather— is supported by 15 years of research, which includes interviews with fellow crewmen, oral histories, and Erwin family correspondence and press interviews. Readers learn about Red Erwin’s exceptional life, from growing up as the son of a coal miner in Birmingham, Alabama, becoming the man of the house at age 10 when his father died, to joining the army reserve as an aviation cadet. Red Erwin’s dream was to become a pilot, but he struggled with landings and instead accepted a reassignment as a radio operator, which led to the fateful journey. At the same time, readers follow as Erwin meets Martha Elizabeth “Betty” Starnes at church, the woman who would become the love of his life -- the woman who stayed by his side for fifty-seven years, through more than forty surgeries, through Erwin’s pain and despair, his reentry into civilian life and the start of his career at the Veterans Administration, where he dedicated himself to helping veterans for the next thirty-seven years. Readers discover that, despite his broken body, Erwin lived the rest of his life to the fullest. He thrived personally and professionally, raised four children, was patriotic and cherished representing the Medal of Honor, while most importantly, remaining strong in his faith. “Today my brother and I are partners in a thriving entertainment business, and we strive to be of service to others by telling stories that have the power to uplift and inspire people,” writes Jon. “In our day-to-day work, the memory and lessons of Red Erwin inspire us with the ideals of endurance and perseverance, of pushing ourselves toward something that we believe is right and worth fighting for. The difference between success and failure can be when an individual chooses to quit. And I’ve found that the people who are successful are the people who can go above and beyond. I learned that from my grandfather.”  Beyond Valor is the miraculous true story of a soldier's unspeakable heroism, a woman's unfailing love, the faith that secured them all, as told through the lens of his loving grandson. Join Dustin and Jon for a candid interview on Jon’s successful film career and listen how his faith is instrumental in the stories he tells. Jon says, “My brother and I tell stories that showcase the power of the gospel … I think that the values that we hold dear as Christians are immensely appealing — things like sacrifice and virtue and honor and destiny and things like that … and when they're presented correctly, they're appealing to everybody."

Join Dustin and René as they explore Alma Chapters 53-63 through the Queer Perspective of VICTORY! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (August 10-August 16).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!LGBTQ Rights Milestones Fast FactsJoin the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Join Dustin as he goes to the charts on $HP, $UNH, $AAPL, $FB and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotaltrading/support

Join Dustin and Hayden as they explore Alma Chapters 43-52 through the Queer Perspective of DEFENSE! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (August 3-August 9).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!The Church of Jesus Christ in ManhattanJoin the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Join Dustin as He scrolls through his upcoming watchlist and provides an update on the Pivotal Trading Discord Launch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotaltrading/support

This episode of Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough, You Can Be Tougher” podcast will feature Dr. David Ireland, pastor, diversity consultant, coach, author, religious leader and businessman. Dr. David Ireland is founder and senior pastor of Christ Church, a 9,000-member multisite congregation in North Jersey representing over 70 nationalities. Former diversity consultant to the National Basketball Association, Dr. Ireland has led chapel services for the New York Giants, New York Jets, and at the U.S. Pentagon. Ireland has traveled to more than 75 nations and built a reputation of teaching culturally relevant messages that inspire and empower his global audiences. He is a well-respected columnist contributing to such media outlets like Fox News, Huffington Post, and Patheos. Dr. Ireland is the author of over 20 books including Raising a Child Who Prays. Ireland has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows including The Dr. Phil Show, The CBS Evening News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. Through his community development corporation, he offers a home for victims of domestic violence. Join Dustin and Dr. Ireland for a candid talk on life & purpose and hear about the people and experiences that molded him to lead and inspire others.

Believe it or not, it is summer! With everything going on in the world today it's hard to keep track of time. This time of year we are supposed to be planning vacations and spending time with friends and loved ones. But there are so many challenges right now that affect what we can do. Not just the big ones like the pandemic, but even the smaller ones. The ones inside our homes. The ones inside of us. Does Jesus have time for me and my problems? Join Dustin and Jonathan as they talk about the first miracle recorded of Jesus. A simple turning water into wine. Why did he do this? Why did he help out in such an unusual way? Come learn how Jesus reacted to someone with a very personal need. Also make sure to stick around till the very end to hear a special announcement from the guys. It's time to Land the Plane. Listen and Subscribe anywhere podcasts are found! About the Podcast We are a couple of dads taking on the challenge of parenting, marriage and living the Christian life. Answering questions like “Why is life so hard? Does anyone care? Why am I in this mess?” are all topics we discuss. Bible stories that just don’t seem to make sense or are super challenging are covered as well. Hey, raising kids, being married, dealing with co-workers, going to church, and following JESUS is tough – let’s do it together! Listen, laugh, learn and be a part of great community as we try to Land the Plane! Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts | Google Play Land the Plane Store Land the Plane on TeePublic Connect with Us Follow us on FacebookGet Some Instagram InspirationKeep us with us on TwitterSend us an Email

Join Dustin as he examines his watchlist for the upcoming week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotaltrading/support

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Marco Greenberg, published author, strategic communications guru, and president of New York City based Thunder11. As an advisor to several of the most successful founders of startups, corporate CEOs, venture capitalists, and members of the Forbes Billionaires List across many industries, Marco Greenberg has seen firsthand that those who climb to the pinnacle of success in their fields do not follow the standard rule book, and instead are driven by their innate, instinctive, intuitive, and yes, primitive traits. In PRIMITIVE: Tapping the Primal Drive That Powers the World’s Most Successful People, Greenberg brings together neuroscience, organizational psychology and case studies of people who have leveraged their primal instincts and have demonstrated how knowing when to ignore conventions can maximize results in work and in life. PRIMITIVE is essential reading for executives and managers who seek to understand the implicit motivations and personalities of their employees rather than writing off mavericks and rebels as “not the right cultural fit” and “not team players.” It is for innovators and entrepreneurs who want to unleash their disruptive, counter-intuitive, and creative spirits; for the dreamers and the doers; for the new crop of college graduates looking to find their way amid AI, machine learning and growing uncertainty, and finally for the mid-career company men and women who want to break out of burnout, find new opportunities during hard times, and pivot into a job and career they love. The book outlines a roadmap for making select “primitive moves,” allowing even the most civilized among us the ability to leapfrog ahead and find more meaning and fulfillment in the work they do. Join Dustin and Marco for a candid talk on life & purpose and hear about the people and experiences that molded him to lead and inspire others. As Marco says, “Gone are the days of following a typical “civilized” career path in a conventional office environment.  COVID-19 has sent the worldwide workforce home en-masse, just as the gig economy liberated professionals from traditional career trajectories. We are living in an unprecedented time, in which “work” is being dramatically redefined. It is more critical than ever to reconsider how people define and achieve success, which organizational structures and “best practices” actually empower employees and which de-motivate, how to build a successful team that balances the personalities and strengths of each member without devolving into “group think,” and how to tap into your own primal instincts to build a meaningful”

Comedian and musician Jonnie W. hops back in the front seat to talk about (finally) bringing down confederate monuments, using your platform to raise other's voices and states reopening.  Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Lonnie Mayne, internationally recognized high-performance and top-rated keynote speaker, published author, executive consultant, and founder of Red Shoes Living, Inc. As the founder and pioneer of Red Shoes Living, Inc., Lonnie employs his Red Shoes Living doctrine—an award-winning philosophy and five-step framework that leadership teams are deploying organization-wide to engage employees, win the battle for top talent, create standout customer experiences, and build meaningful cultures that people get inspired to be a part of. Lonnie spent 30+ years working with leading brands across more than 25 industries and was the president of InMoment, one of the largest customer experience technology companies in the world, where his team grew the company 817% in a short period of time using Red Shoes Living. Lonnie has worked with many of the top brands in the world including Nike, Bose, Saks Fifth Avenue, Microsoft, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Transamerica, Point Click Care, CBRE, Colliers, Denny’s, GOCA, McDonald’s, Impartner, Inc., Montage, The British Citizen Awards, Express, Enterprise, and many more. Recognized as a global authority in high-performance leadership training with a passion for inspiring others to stand out in how they work and live, Lonnie presented at the prestigious British Citizen Awards held at the Palace of Westminster hosted by Lord Dholakia. He also leads the Spartan-X Leadership Series and is a founding patron of the American Citizen Award, which recognizes everyday heroes. On a mission to spread the message that people matter, he is passionate about philanthropic initiatives for mental health awareness, anti-bullying, and suicide prevention. Lonnie lives in photogenic Park City, Utah, and is an avid adventurer. From helicopter skiing to Spartan racing, Lonnie puts himself out there in all aspects of his life. He loves spending time with his friends and family who are also passionate about living life to the fullest and making a positive difference along the way. Join Dustin and Lonnie for a candid talk on life & purpose and hear about the people and experiences that molded him to lead and inspire others. As Lonnie says, “When I was just a kid, I remember hearing the cheers for my pro-wrestling dad rise from the stands. But every time he stepped out of the ring, he’d shake off his Moondog Mayne persona to connect with his fans on a human level. After he passed away, I spent my summers traveling with my uncle who was a CEO “turnaround guy” and my personal business mentor … and watched him get the best out of others by treating them like people first and employees or customers second.”

Join Dustin and René as they explore Alma Chapters 13-16 through the Queer Perspective of CALLING!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (June 15-June 21).THE PRIDE PIN SHOP IS OPEN! CLICK HERE TO SHOP!Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Join Dustin as He breaks down his favorite stocks for last weeks watchlist, including $AAPL $AMZN and $DIS. Pivotal Trading helps you connect with other like-minded individuals who are ready to take control of their money. Our social media platform will provide you with Market News and Technical analysis covering all your stock market needs. Trading will aim to be a teaching and learning tool as well as a place where all traders can come together and connect. Everyone starts investing for the same reason, so why not create a cost-effective space where we can all share questions and ideas and work together to grow our accounts. IF you haven’t yet, Follow us on Social Media and join our chat!!! https://linktr.ee/pivotaltrading Pivotal Trading is not associated with any brokerage and/or platform. (Nothing in this video should be viewed as financial advice) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotaltrading/support

Join Dustin and Hayden as they explore Alma Chapters 8-12 through the Queer Perspective of OPPOSITION!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (June 8-June 14).Show Notes:Dr. Eric Cervini's Call To Action for PrideDustin Lance Black's Advice For Queer People of FaithObama calls out 'woke' cancel culture: 'That's not activism'Getting Better at Getting Called OutDon't Get Defensive: 6 Ways to Respond to Being Called Out Despite Your Good IntentionsJoin the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

It's Mel o'Clock on June Melth and we've got another great episode for you with, you guessed it: Mel! Join us for a discussion about Dustin going back to work, fridge repairs gone wrong and Dustin asking for a 'Starlord'...but getting an 'Andy'.  Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows

Join Dustin, Todd, and INTRODUCING RENÉ, as they explore Alma Chapters 5-7 through the Queer Perspective of REFLECTION!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (June 1-June 7).Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken QueerThis Episode Is Dedicated To Larry Kramer.

We know right now there is a lot of uncertainty and we sincerely hope that all of our Backseaters are safe. Today, Mel and Dustin discuss the experiences on the ground in La Mesa, which was the site of a lot of protests over the weekend.  Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows

Join Dustin and Hayden as they explore Mosiah Chapter 29 - Alma Chapter 4 through the Queer Perspective of FREEDOM!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (May 25-May 31).Show Notes:Making Gay History Episodes:Frank KamenyPerry WatkinsVernon E. "Copy" Berg IIIReligious Freedom Videos:What Is Religious Freedom?Everyday Example: Religion In the WorkplaceEveryday Example: When Beliefs Are QuestionedRonald A. Rasband BYU Devotional:Religious Freedom and Fairness For AllJoin the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

We hope you're having a GREAT Memorial Day weekend and want to send love to all the military families out there. This week, Mel and Dustin discuss exploring new cities to move to, SPICY mom Facebook groups and answer some listener emails! Join Dustin on his next Zoom Quarantine Comedy show June 21st. Tickets are now available here! Our Patreon page is LIVE! Head to Patreon.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere for exclusive bonus content and to help support the show.  Daou Vineyards' Central Coast Pinot Noir takes the guess work out of choosing an accessible and delicious red wine that's fit for any occasion. Back Seaters can enjoy exclusive access and free shipping on orders of three or more bottles with promo code 'Paso' at DaouVineyards.com/DontMakeMeComeBackThere Want to be a part of next week's show? Call 619-292-8787 or email dontmakemecomebackthere@gmail.com for terrible parenting advice. Check out Dustin's calendar to see him LIVE: www.dustinnickerson.com/shows

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week is sponsored by Mint Home Loans and features Jerry Springer, renowned American television host, politician, news presenter, actor, producer, musician, and former lawyer. Springer revolutionized daytime TV with his ultra-popular show, The Jerry Springer Show, a daytime talk show featuring controversial topics and outrageous guest behavior. Springer currently hosts a courtroom show called Judge Jerry where he presides over actual legal disputes. Gerald Norman “Jerry” Springer was born on February 13, 1944 in London, England to Jewish refugees—Margot Kallmann, a bank clerk and Richard Springer, owner of a shoe shop—who escaped Nazi Germany to avoid persecution. Other family members, including his paternal grandmother, were not as fortunate as they perished in concentration camps during the holocaust. In January 1949, Jerry’s family immigrated to the United States, settling in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York. He attended Forest Hills High School and later earned a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1965, majoring in political science; and subsequently earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago in 1968. One of his earliest memories about current and political events was when he was 12 and watching the 1956 Democratic National Convention on television where he saw and was impressed by John F. Kennedy. That interest in politics led him to work on the presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, after graduating law school. After Kennedy’s assassination, he joined the Cincinnati law firm of Frost & Jacobs (now Frost Brown Todd) and then became a partner in the law firm of Grinker, Sudman & Springer (from 1973 to 1985). In the early 1970s Jerry embarked on his own political career in Ohio, serving on Cincinnati’s city council. Not without some career lows, he was forced to resign from the council over a controversial issue, although he regained his seat at the next election. Despite being a liberal in relatively conservative Cincinnati, he was elected mayor of the city in 1977 (served 1977–78). After a failed bid in the early 1980’s for the Democratic nomination for governor of Ohio he decided to pursue television journalism and began work as a reporter at a local television station. He later became anchor and was the recipient of seven Emmy Awards for commentaries during his tenure. In 1991 he branched out into talk shows with the debut of The Jerry Springer Show. Initially centered on political issues—guests included Oliver North and Jesse Jackson, and topics included homelessness and gun politics—the program struggled in its first few seasons. In early 1994, the show underwent a complete overhaul as Springer and his new producer, Richard Dominick, revamped the show’s format to garner higher ratings. Guests were everyday people confronted on a television stage by controversial situations that often promoted shouting or violence on stage. Although criticized by some as being staged and condemned by many political and community leaders as “trash TV,” it proved immensely popular with television viewers and received substantial ratings and much attention. By 1998, it was beating The Oprah Winfrey Show in many cities, and was reaching more than 6.7 million viewers. The show even inspired an opera—debuting in London in 2003—which won a Laurence Olivier Award for best new musical; and was subsequently staged in various U.S. cities. Other career highlights include being named “One of the 10 Most Fascinating People” in 1998; an appearance on the popular show Dancing With the Stars in 2006; Winner, 2008 Fox Reality Channel Really Award for “Favorite Host” for America’s Got Talent; playing Billy Flynn in the Broadway theatrical production of “Chicago;” host of the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant. In 1998 Jerry starred in the movie Ringmaster, which was based on a Springer-esque television show. His other film credits include Citizen Verdict (2003) and The Defender (2004), in which he played the president of the United States. He has also made several TV appearances as himself and has acted in several television sitcoms. His autobiography, Ringmaster! (written with Laura Morton), was published in 1998. And as a self-described “country singer-songwriter,” Jerry has opened for Billy Ray Cyrus and has performed at actor Johnny Depp’s notorious club, the Viper Room. Springer is married and is a lifelong New York Yankees fan. Join Dustin and Jerry for a candid talk on his successful and sometimes controversial career and how he maintains clarity and peace amongst criticism and judgement. As Jerry says, “I think technology has changed the way we see things. Human behavior has not changed in the last 3,000 years. There is nothing that has ever been on our show that isn’t in the Bible, that isn’t in literature, that isn’t in Shakespeare.”

Join Dustin and Todd as they explore Mosiah Chapters 25-28 through the Queer Perspective of CONFLICT!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (May 18-May 24).Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

We are back! It has been a long and busy road throughout this pandemic. Covid 19 has changed all of our lives and everyone has had to adapt and change. Just like each of you, we have had to update schedules, home school our children, and search for toilet paper! But through all this, the question becomes, have I lost myself? Have I lost my identity? Join Dustin and Jonathan as they reflect on their own changes and look into the words of James. The brother of Jesus had to go through his own changes as he learned his brother was the King of Kings! We must be willing to ask ourselves, "How should I self-identify in this world today?" You may think you have the right answer, but you may be surprised! It's time to Land the Plane. Listen and Subscribe anywhere podcasts are found! About the Podcast We are a couple of dads taking on the challenge of parenting, marriage and living the Christian life. Answering questions like “Why is life so hard? Does anyone care? Why am I in this mess?” are all topics we discuss. Bible stories that just don’t seem to make sense or are super challenging are covered as well. Hey, raising kids, being married, dealing with co-workers, going to church, and following JESUS is tough – let’s do it together! Listen, laugh, learn and be a part of great community as we try to Land the Plane! Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts | Google Play Land the Plane Store Land the Plane on TeePublic Connect with Us Follow us on FacebookGet Some Instagram InspirationKeep us with us on TwitterSend us an Email

Life’s Tough – Joe de Sena is Tougher, transforming lives through Spartan—the world’s fastest growing sports movement and lifestyle! Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Joe de Sena, Founder & CEO of Spartan, serial entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and highly sought-after keynote speaker. Spartan is one of the fastest growing sports movements and world’s leading endurance brand —with more than one million annual global participants at more than 270 events spanning across 45 countries. Joe De Sena, born on January 2, 1969, grew up in Howard Beach, Queens, with his mother Jean, a yoga aficionado, and his father, Ralph, a business owner. Demonstrating his entrepreneurial drive at a very young age, Joe—by his pre-teens—built a small business around selling fireworks, and then a t-shirt sales business. Later, as a teenager, he began a pool cleaning business, where he earned 750 customers in his local area. He then built a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college. After college he began a career on Wall Street, working at a brokerage firm as an equities and derivatives trader. During this time he engaged in various outdoor activities ranging from multiple Ironman races, to the Iditarod by foot. Joe competed in any extreme sports adventure he could find, testing his mental and physical endurance against nature. His racing resume is the stuff of legend—over 50 ultra-events overall and 14 Ironman events in one year alone. Following his successful career on Wall Street, Joe moved his family to Pittsfield, Vermont to operate an organic farm, a bed and breakfast, and a general store for hikers. It was here his passion for ultramarathons, adventure races, and endurance events grew even greater and thus sparked the idea for Spartan. Determined and steadfast, he set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan movement and lifestyle. With more than one million annual global participants at more than 270 obstacle course and Trail Running events across more than 45 countries, Spartan offers heats for all fitness levels and ages, from beginner to elite and kids as young as four years old. The brand has transformed more than seven million lives since it was founded in 2010—and as Joe puts it “he has 93 million more to go.” In addition to race events, the Spartan lifestyle encompasses all the tools one needs to transform their lives including training, nutrition plans and content, an Spartan Edge, an online learning platform and an extensive line of training and racing merchandise footwear, apparel and equipment. Amongst being a contributor to publications including Entrepreneur and the host of the Spartan Up! Podcast—on which he interviews various public figures on their achievements—Joe is also a New York Times Best Selling Author of “Spartan Up” and “Spartan Fit,” and recently released his third book, “The Spartan Way.” As a popular keynote speaker, he has parlayed the teachings of his Spartan Principals into the SpartanX Leadership Forum, a series of events in which participants collaborate to solve challenges alongside business leaders while learning to overcome mental and physical obstacles. Join Dustin and Joe for a stirring conversation on Joe’s journey and hear how de developed Spartan and the Spartan philosophy. Joe says, “Humans are meant to jump, run, crawl, and climb. The Spartan philosophy is simple: push harder, do more with less, be healthy. Sweat. It’s just about being comfortable with being uncomfortable.”

Join Dustin and Hayden as they explore Mosiah Chapters 18-24 through the Queer Perspective of ESCAPE!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (May 11-May 17).Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), an American semi-retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and actor. DDP’s unrelenting drive and ambition would lead him on an inspirational journey from three-time world wrestling champion—for WCW, WWF (now WWE), TNA and AEW—to his current endeavor of inspiring others to “Own Your Life” through his life-altering DDPYoga—a cutting-edge workout that incorporates the basic principles of yoga blended with elements of strength conditioning, Pilates and mixed martial arts. Born Page Joseph Falkinburg, on April 5, 1956 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, DDP was the eldest of three children and the son of Sylvia and Page Falkinburg, Sr. At age three his parents divorced and DDP being raised by his father till the age of eight, whereby his father took him to live with his grandmother, who then raised him. DDP was an energetic kid, who would barrel through his grandma’s kitchen on his tricycle, swing from chandeliers, and cannonball pool parties. Growing up dyslexic, he also faced many challenges throughout his childhood and educational years. His steadfastness and determination helped him reach several athletic goals during his twenties and early thirties. But that did not stop him from striving for the unattainable. DDP decided that he could and would do something that had never been done before… in any sport. Approaching 36, he became the oldest rookie in history and started wrestling at an age at which most athletes reflect on their careers. DDP put in all on the line and on the mat to stay healthy enough to climb from the bottom of the ladder to the main event. His incredible work ethic, training regimen and preventative maintenance along with unmatched personal focus and determination enabled him to battle the hands of time and stay healthy enough to wrestle with men half his age for years to come. His uncanny ability to create his character along with story lines that fans could relate to propelled him to national notoriety and made him one of the hottest merchandising commodities in professional wrestling. During his fourteen-year career, he captivated audiences and became a three-time world wrestling champion. Highly publicized and financially successful pay-per view and network feuds with wrestling giants such as Randy “Macho Man” Savage, Hulk Hogan and Bill Goldberg became legendary for hardcore wrestling fans, but DDP also was able to bridge the gap between sports entertainment wrestling and mainstream entertainment. As networks, actors and professional athletes became more interested in the fan base and ratings that professional wrestling was attracting, DDP became the unlikely tag team partner of late-night talk show host Jay Leno, basketball icon Karl Malone and movie star David Arquette. Those pay-per-view and charity match appearances versus Hollywood Hulk Hogan and perennial “bad boy” Dennis Rodman are memorable to both fans and non-fans alike. To cap off an illustrious career, on March 31, 2017, DDP was officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2017. Along with the championship titles and main events came pain and injury in the form of torn rotator cuffs in both shoulders, and a torn meniscus in his left knee. While performing wrestling stunt sequences during the making of the movie “Ready To Rumble”, DDP severely damaged his back when he suffered ruptures of his L4 and L5 discs. Now in his mid-forties, it seemed that he should listen to all those who suggested that either surgery or retirement would ease the pain and be the best solution to the loss of mobility his injuries had caused. Knowing that his positive attitude was equal to the challenge of rehabilitation, DDP decided to search for a better answer. Along with the support of doctors and physical therapists, he became an expert at healing his own body—studying and experimenting with chiropractics, applied kinesiology, nutrition, organic juicing and supplementation to create the perfect mix of wellness for a person who was trying to, as he put it, to put “Humpty Dumpty back together again.” His quest led him back to the mat…except this time it was a yoga mat. After studying the positive healing effects and increased flexibility that yoga positions provided, DDP became a devotee and adapted the discipline to meet his own needs. Out of necessity and to help heal and inspire others, he developed DDPYoga—a comprehensive, creative and motivational approach to longevity and better understanding of health and fitness that is presented in 20, 30 and 45 minute workouts. Join Dustin and DDP for a gritty and inspiring conversation on DDP’s life journey and what motivates him and allows him to inspire others and hear how and why he developed DDPYoga. DDP says, “Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to learn how to eat properly? Do you want to lower your stress? Do you want to become more flexible and get stronger? No matter what your goal is…DDPYoga does it all! DDPYoga is not just a workout or an eating plan; it’s a lifestyle.”

Ep 1 from 11/19/2014 Let's get this party started! Join Dustin and friends to discuss STAR REALMS. In this episode, Dustin kicks things off by talking about the show, THE CARD OF THE WEEK and takes Questions from the MAIL BAG. Join in!

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Lou Ferrigno, an American actor, motivational speaker, fitness trainer/consultant, and celebrated professional bodybuilder (retired). As a bodybuilder, Lou won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universetitles; and as an actor, he is best known for portraying the title role in the CBS television series, The Incredible Hulk. Lou was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Victoria and Matty Ferrigno—an Italian-American police lieutenant. Soon after birth, Lou suffered a series of ear infections and lost 75% of his hearing (though his condition was not diagnosed until he was three years old). Wearing hearing aids since the age of five, Lou credits his hearing loss in shaping his sense of determination in his youth, saying "I think that if I wasn't hard of hearing I wouldn't be where I am now. Early on, as a youngster it was difficult, but I'm not ashamed to talk about it because many people have misconceptions about hearing loss; like who has hearing loss and what it's like not to hear, so I do talk about it. I think my hearing loss helped create a determination within me to be all that I can be—and gave me a certain strength of character too.” Undeterred by what many would perceive as a disadvantage, Lou threw himself into athletics (predominantly weightlifting and bodybuilding) and started weight training at age 13, citing bodybuilder and Hercules-star Steve Reeves as one of his role models. He was also a fan of the Hercules films that starred Reeves and would later himself play Hercules. Lou’s other childhood heroes included Spider-Man and the Hulk—which he would also play later on television. Throughout his early bodybuilding career Lou worked as a sheet metal worker in a Brooklyn factory. Citing dangerous work, he left after a friend and co-worker accidentally cut off his hand. Through faith in himself and unrelenting determination to be among the best in the sport, Lou won his first major bodybuilding titles in 1973 – IFBB Mr. America and IFBB Mr. Universe. Lou was only 21 when he won his first Mr. Universe title, a Guinness Book world record that stands to this day. In 1974, he came in second on his first attempt at the Mr. Olympia competition. He came in third the following year, which was documented in the now-iconic bodybuilding documentary, Pumping Iron. 1977 was a turning point in Lou’s life with the release of Pumping Iron, which brought the attention of television producer Kenneth Johnson (Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, V, Alien Nation), who was seeking the right person to portray the larger-than-life comic book superhero, The Incredible Hulk. With his 6′ 5″, 285 lb. frame, Lou was the biggest professional bodybuilder at the time. He auditioned for and won the part, beating out fellow bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lou continued playing the Hulk role until 1981, as it was a huge ratings success that spawned several TV movies after the initial TV series completed its run. It also kept Lou busy for several years as an actor in films that included Hercules (1983), Sinbad of the Seven Seas (1989) and Cage (1989). On May 3, 1980, Lou married psychotherapist Carla Green, who then also began serving as his manager and later became a personal trainer herself. Along with their three children, Shana, Louie and Brent, they are endearingly referred to as “The First Family of Bodybuilding”—living and promoting a fit and healthy lifestyle. In his admirable desire to give back to his community, in February 2006, Lou was sworn in as both a Los Angeles County, California Deputy Sheriff, as well as a San Luis Obispo County Deputy Sheriff. Join Dustin and Lou for an honest and lighthearted conversation on Lou’s multi-faceted career and how he overcame adversity at a young age to rise strong, take control and lead and inspire others. “It always fascinates me how I can connect with the people…teach them about leadership,” Ferrigno says. “Take care of your body…exercise…feel good about yourself. Be disciplined like myself as a body builder…so that effects other things you do in your life.”

Dustin Plantholt’s “Life’s Tough—You Can Be Tougher” podcast this week features Stephen & Mara Klemich, founders of Heartstyles—a company that specializes in understanding human behaviors and developing strategies for individuals and organizations to alter their thinking towards making better decisions to achieve their goals quicker. Through its groundbreaking Heartstyles Indicator—an academically validated tool that measures a person’s character and behaviors—they build a Personal Development Guide, outlining the steps someone needs to take and optimize good behaviors to realize their goals. This transformative tool—now available in 25 languages—has positively impacted over 100,000 individuals around the world, from Russia to China and Romania to India, through different cultures, economies, and belief systems. Stephen Klemich, CEO and co-founder of Heartstyles, is a longtime leadership consultant and speaker and has worked with teams across the globe, from small companies to multinational corporations such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Unilever, AMEX, and PwC. An avid mountain climber and guide who has summitted the Matterhorn, Mount Blanc, Mt Rosa, Eiger, Monch, Jungrfau, and peaks in the Himalayas and New Zealand, in 2019 Stephen climbed 6 peaks in the Italian Alps. He has always viewed mountaineering as an important part of his own character development journey, and has incorporated lessons he has learned in the mountains into many of the Heartstyles programs. Mara Klemich, PhD, co-founder of Heartstyles, is a consulting psychologist, with degrees in clinical psychology and neuropsychology from the University of Sydney and the University of Paris. Her career began in hospital systems in those cities, and she spent more than ten years as a clinical neuropsychologist working in the areas of alcohol-related brain damage, neurology and neurosurgery, traumatic brain injuries, psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, eating disorders, pain management, and trauma counseling in emergency departments. She also practiced as a forensic neuropsychologist in the criminal system, working on some of the highest profile criminal cases in Australia. “Have you ever wondered why you continue to make the same kinds of decisions over and over again, and with the same results? Have you ever regretted how you handled something, even though you knew what the proper response should have been? Have you ever had trouble getting through to someone, or felt misunderstood yourself?” In their pioneering book, released on January 7 of this year by HarperBusiness, Stephen & Mara Klemich detail the radical new approach they created to identifying what drives human behavior—why we do the things we do—and they have harnessed those principles into a new and unique approach geared towards steering away from self-limiting fear and ego-driven behaviors that hold us back, thus unlocking our true potential. In ABOVE THE LINE: Living and Leading with Heart, they examine how the heart shapes our character, and they have identified four universal character principles—humility, love, pride and fear—which drive human behavior. For 30 years, Stephen and Mara have studied, coached, practiced and researched these four universal principles with the goal of helping people find the best versions of themselves in both their personal and professional life. The centerpiece of their approach is the Heartstyles Indicator that acts as a compass for life, steering us towards making better decisions using the above-the-line principles, while steering clear of undesirable, below-the-line behaviors: Join Dustin, Stephen & Mara for a candid conversation on the behaviors that shape our everyday thinking and lives, and on their own personal journeys. “Every book on successful habits will tell you that we always have a choice in how we react or respond,” say Stephen & Mara. “We believe, though, that until you recognize why you do what you do, how the heart and the brain work together to shape your behavior, it will be hard to choose differently… and hope that our book will guide you through understanding the “why” and help point you toward discovering the answers to your own unique questions.”

A special Garth Down the Rabbit Hole made up of un-released content from the last two years. Join Dustin and Scruff as they tour Garth through a prison inmate dating site, as well as a number of cult homepages. Email us at garthdowntherabbithole@gmail.com, follow us on twitter @GarthRabbitHole. From there to here from here to there, rabbit holes are everywhere... Stay safe out there. We love you.

The headlines are scary. The reality is overwhelming. We are in the midst of a pandemic. Schools are closed, people are losing their jobs and hope seems dim. But, should hope seem dim? Where is your hope found? The truth is we all have some fears and anxieties during these difficult times. But there is hope. That hope is found in Jesus Christ. Join Dustin and Jonathan, with special guest Montana Jones, Equipping Pastor at the Summit Church in Saline County, as they have a real discussion about the Coronavirus and its affect on the world today. Listen as they share some personal experiences and give you some encouragement through how GOD is working. Hopefully you will have some laughs, maybe some tears, and reignite that hope in Jesus. It's time to Land the Plane. Listen and Subscribe anywhere podcasts are found! About the Podcast We are a couple of dads taking on the challenge of parenting, marriage and living the Christian life. Answering questions like “Why is life so hard? Does anyone care? Why am I in this mess?” are all topics we discuss. Bible stories that just don’t seem to make sense or are super challenging are covered as well. Hey, raising kids, being married, dealing with co-workers, going to church, and following JESUS is tough – let’s do it together! Listen, laugh, learn and be a part of great community as we try to Land the Plane! Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts | Google Play Land the Plane Store Land the Plane on TeePublic Connect with Us Follow us on FacebookGet Some Instagram InspirationKeep us with us on TwitterSend us an Email

Join Dustin and Aaron as they discuss what discipleship is, what it means to be a good mentor and a good disciple and why discipleship is so important.

But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are talking about." And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly. Luke 22: 60-62 What did Peter just do? How could he deny Jesus after all they had been through? This was the lowest moment of his life. He had failed miserably. Peter didn't have faith that Jesus would take care of him. He was only thinking about himself. Maybe you have felt that you are too far gone. That you have messed up too many times or maybe that your sin is unforgivable? You may even think Jesus is done with you. Join Dustin and Jonathan as they answer the question, am I too far gone? Tune in as they Land The Plane. Listen and Subscribe anywhere podcasts are found! About the Podcast We are a couple of dads taking on the challenge of parenting, marriage and living the Christian life. Answering questions like "Why is life so hard? Does anyone care? Why am I in this mess?" are all topics we discuss. Bible stories that just don't seem to make sense or are super challenging are covered as well. Hey, raising kids, being married, dealing with co-workers, going to church, and following JESUS is tough - let's do it together! Listen, laugh, learn and be a part of great community as we try to Land the Plane! Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes / Apple Podcasts | Google Play Land the Plane Store Land the Plane on TeePublic Connect with Us Follow us on FacebookGet Some Instagram InspirationKeep us with us on TwitterSend us an Email

Join Dustin and Aaron as they discuss the season of Lent, its history, the pros, the cons and whether or not it's a "Christian" thing to do.