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Caring For StrangersTaylor Hughes | Nobody Else Is Dreaming Your DreamChad talks with Taylor Hughes, an author, keynote speaker, entertainer and storyteller who uses magic to help people realize they don't have everything figured out. Taylor shares why being interested in others beats trying to be interesting yourself, his "generous listening" exercise that changes teams in four minutes, and the questions that get past small talk fast. They discuss why storytelling matters in interviews, how to make strangers feel like family, and why the thing you think about every morning but never do is probably what you're supposed to be doing.
2025-11-0640 min
Caring For StrangersOak Smith Pt 2 | How to Manage a Stressful WorkplaceChad continues his conversation with Oak Smith. This time focusing on prison staff instead of inmates. Oak shares the hard truth about correctional officer suicide rates - seven times higher than the general population - and why that number is so high. He talks about spending years "checking his humanity at the gate" every morning and struggling to turn it back on at night, how trauma from the job destroys marriages and families, and why staff are terrified to ask for help because they might lose their jobs. Oak also shares practical ways to support struggling coworkers, the importance...
2025-10-2333 min
Caring For StrangersOak Smith Pt 1 | My Job as a Prison Warden Wasn't to PunishChad talks with Oak Smith, former warden of San Quentin State Prison, about his 27-year journey from believing his job was to punish inmates to realizing the prison itself is the punishment. Oak shares how working at maximum security prisons where he had to "check his humanity at the gate" nearly destroyed him, and how San Quentin changed everything. He discusses the data behind rehabilitation, why he only wrote two support letters in his entire career, and the moment hardened criminals broke down crying when they saw dogs for the first time in 20 years. Oak also talks about Bob...
2025-10-0942 min
Caring For StrangersNestor Benavides | Fierce ConversationsChad talks with Nestor Benavides about the conversations we avoid but desperately need to have. Nestor learned early how to navigate difficult talks and he's used that skill to save businesses, relationships, and careers. They discuss why the conversations that make you most nervous are usually the most important ones, how to ask permission before knocking on emotional doors, and why not having hard conversations often leads to negative outcomes. Nestor shares stories about demoting executives, terminating employees, and helping couples - and why caring about someone means being willing to have uncomfortable conversations with them.
2025-08-2846 min
Caring For StrangersCarter Leak | Guiding the Hurting to HopeChad talks with Carter Leak, CEO of Bank of St. Francisville, about what it really means to build community. Carter shares why he and his wife host 3-4 events per week at their house (including a 100-person baseball banquet), how he learned to lead with weakness instead of trying to have all the answers, and why his personal mission statement is "guiding the hurting to hope." They discuss the difference between loving people and treating them like projects, how faith can be bold without being pushy, and why Carter thinks the key to empowering others is getting out of...
2025-08-1426 min
Caring For StrangersAllen Richey | Risk and Rigor: Finding the Sweet SpotChad talks with Allen Richy, COO of PacTec, about why being crystal clear on expectations saves everyone time and heartache. Allen shares his "cross-examination" style of interviewing that digs deep into candidates' actual experiences, not just their resume titles. They discuss why employees need to be vulnerable about what's working and what isn't, how to create specific job descriptions instead of vague ones, and why Allen's former boss told him to be right less than 100% of the time - because if you're always right, you're not taking enough risk.
2025-07-3025 min
Caring For StrangersJay Thompson | Growing People to Build a Meaningful BusinessChad talks with Jay Thompson, CEO of SITECH, about the challenge of growing a company while keeping people at the center. Jay shares how he learned to move people from wrong seats to right seats (like Lawson's journey from struggling in sales to thriving in operations), the difficulty of letting go and trusting others with pieces of the business you love, and why developing people has to come before growing revenue. They discuss building a culture of gratitude where 65 employees gave each other 1,100 kudos in one month in their company.
2025-07-2325 min
Caring For StrangersNate Hill | Surrendering To A Bigger PlanNate Hill, Regional Director for Young Life, joins the conversation to share his story about surrender and trusting a bigger plan than his own. He shares how to know when it's your will versus God's will, the power of mentors who believe in you before you believe in yourself, and why delegation requires surrendering the need to do everything yourself.
2025-07-0928 min
Caring For StrangersLawson Eicher | Building Culture Over Quick WinsChad talks with Lawson Eicher, VP of Operations at SITECH, about her journey from struggling in sales to finding her sweet spot in operations. They discuss how she knew she was in the wrong role, what it took to have that honest conversation with her CEO, and how she now focuses on developing people through consistent one-on-ones. Lawson also shares how SITECH shifted their hiring approach to prioritize cultural fit over just skills, and why that's helped them grow while staying a great place to work.
2025-06-2524 min
Caring For StrangersMona Remondet | Creating Safe Spaces at WorkMona Remondet shares how she built trust from scratch and created a family culture that's earned them "Best Place to Work" four years running. From revolutionizing onboarding with a 4-week rotation program to investing heavily in employee development, Mona reveals how putting culture over credentials and creating genuine safe spaces drives both growth and retention.
2025-06-1222 min
Caring For StrangersAmanda Roman | How To Fix Broken HiringChad sits down with his COO of 13 years, Amanda Roman, for a brutally honest conversation about their hiring evolution. From the "wild west" days of gut-feeling hires that led to mismatched expectations and team frustration, to building a data-driven process using pre-hire assessments. Amanda shares stories from both their biggest hiring wins and most painful mistakes and shares insights on how companies can improve hiring processes to make it a win-win for everyone.
2025-05-2938 min
Caring For StrangersNestor Benavides | The Art of Harmonious Leadership: Balancing Vision and Reality in BusinessIn this episode, we explore the concept of harmony in leadership and hiring. Our guest shares wisdom about balancing vision with reality, recognizing potential in others, and creating meaningful connections in business relationships. The discussion delves into how authentic leadership requires acknowledging "the is" – the unbiased truth of any situation – while working toward a vision of what could be. This conversation is full of practical perspectives on how leaders can build teams that thrive through authentic connection, strategic clarity, and genuine care.
2025-05-1433 min
Caring For StrangersMeredith Eicher | The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership & HiringIn this insightful conversation, Chad speaks with leadership coach Meredith Eicher about the transformative power of vulnerability in business relationships. Meredith shares her unique approach to connecting with people through intentional conversation and authentic presence, explaining how vulnerability creates stronger connections in leadership, coaching, and hiring processes.
2025-04-3027 min
Caring For StrangersBob Goff | Connecting with the Right People in Your LifeBob Goff shares his down-to-earth approach to finding and keeping amazing people in your life. He shares how seeing the best in others creates deeper connections and more joy in everyday life.
2025-04-1736 min
Caring For StrangersHuman-Centric Recruiting with Sarah TaylorSarah Taylor returns to discuss her journey through human-centric recruiting which has brought her to starting her own company 4C HR Consulting.
2025-04-0232 min
Caring For StrangersWelcome to The Caring For Strangers Podcast | Sarah Taylor Introduces ChadIn the debut episode of "Caring For Strangers," host Chad Heiser shares his journey of becoming a purpose-driven recruiter with special guest host Sarah Taylor. Chad shares his core philosophy that transforming the hiring process starts with simply caring for the stranger who walks through your door. Putting humanity at the center of recruitment creates better outcomes for both employers and candidates.
2025-04-0122 min
The Other Six PodcastThe Other Six Podcast Episode 117: Tested, Not Tempted: The Real Story of Job! - The Other Six PodcastHave you ever taken a test in school? You start the test and release you don’t know any of the answers. Can’t life be like that? Many times we don’t know the answers to life's biggest questions. On this episode of The Other Six Podcast, join Pastors Chad and Jim as they dive into the story of Job—his trials, his raw honesty, and the lessons we can learn from his suffering. Is there a difference between tempting and testing? How do we walk alongside a friend in the middle of a mess? And what does it mean to...
2025-02-1000 min
Future Is Already HereSpanner and F1 - Distributed Databases from GoogleIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of distributed SQL databases and the groundbreaking innovations that have shaped modern cloud infrastructure. We explore the concepts, architecture, and lessons behind three seminal works in the field:
1. Spanner: Google’s Globally-Distributed Database
James C. Corbett, Jeffrey Dean, Michael Epstein, Andrew Fikes, Christopher Frost, JJ Furman, Sanjay Ghemawat, Andrey Gubarev, Christopher Heiser, Peter Hochschild, Wilson Hsieh, Sebastian Kanthak, Eugene Kogan, Hongyi Li, Alexander Lloyd, Sergey Melnik, David Mwaura, David Nagle, Sean Quinlan, Rajesh Rao, Lindsay Rolig, Yasushi Saito, Michal Szymaniak, Christopher Taylor, Ruth Wa...
2025-01-2529 min
Okayest CookFoam Fest!Cooking Wild Game: Tips and Recipes from Foam Fest 2023Join host Chris Whonsetler on the Okayest Cook Podcast, live from the third annual Foam Fest at Horicon Marsh Archers. In this exciting episode, hear from various hunters and attendees as they share their favorite wild game recipes, from pickled deer heart and turkey leg chili to venison sliders and Lake trout fried rice. Learn cooking tips, unique preparation methods, and treasured family stories about wild game. Chris also thanks event organizers and sponsors while encouraging listeners to stay tuned for more and offers a...
2024-09-0416 min
The Chad & Cheese - DeutschDer KI-Showdown von Google, Amazon und MicrosoftDie Nachrichten dieser Woche sind heiß. Tatsächlich wurden die Nachrichten in der Zeit, die ich brauchte, um diesen Satz zu schreiben, etwas heißer. Wir reden über Streikposten, Josh Bersin redet über Müll, LinkedIn ist NICHT Ihr neuer verrückter Onkel. Wir reden davon, dass Amazon Milliarden ausgibt, um in generative KI-Unternehmen zu investieren, Jobbörsen auf die Stellensuche von ChapGPT verzichten und Getty Images seine Inhalte vor KI-Hotspots schützt. Und wir reden darüber, dass NFL-Stars nach dem Football Pornos drehen. HEISS! Jemand besorgt uns ein kühles Bier und einen Feuerlöscher!!!
2023-10-0645 min
Where We Land88. Best Bible ToolsIn this episode, Tim and Aaron talk about some of the best Bible tools they’ve used over the years. Together they discuss six different kinds of resources that they hope will aid you in your personal Bible study. Visit Where We Land Online: www.whereweland.org Aaron's List: 1 - ESV Digital Scripture Journal (ebook) https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-digital-scripture-journal-ebook/2 - The Wiersbe Bible Commentary, 2 Volumes https://www.amazon.com/Wiersbe-Bible-Commentary-Vol-Commentaries/dp/0781445418?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER3 - Living By the Book by ...
2023-06-0946 min
Canary Cry News TalkJAN 666Canary Cry News Talk #599 - 03.08.2023 - Recorded Live to Tape JAN 666 | Fedsurrection, Pipeline Murder Mystery, Zombie Virus, Woke Nephilim A Podcast that Deconstructs Mainstream Media News from a Biblical Worldview We Operate Value 4 Value: http://CanaryCry.Support Submit Articles: http://CanaryCry.Report Join Supply Drop: http://CanaryCrySupplyDrop.com Join the Tee Shirt Council: http://CanaryCryTShirtCouncil.com Resource: Index of MSM Ownership (Harvard.edu) Resource: Aliens Demons Doc (feat. Dr. Heiser, Unseen Realm) All the links: http://CanaryCry.Party This Episode was Produced By: Executive Producers Sir Martin Knight of the Wrong Timeline*** Felicia D*** Producers Justin M, Emily C, Mr...
2023-03-093h 17The Chad & Cheese - DeutschFrech & Nett 2022Was wäre eine Weihnachtszeit, ohne dass die Jungs ihre Top-Tipps für die frechsten und nettesten Geschichten, Charaktere und Kommentare aus dem Jahr 2022 geben? Heißer Müll, das ist was! Vorgestellt werden Slack, LinkedIn, Pay Transparency, Indeed und (natürlich) OnlyFans. Die Jungs geben auch ihre Auswahl für die meisten Binge-würdigen Inhalte von Musik über Podcasts bis hin zu Filmen und mehr. Genießen Sie ... und schießen Sie sich nicht die Augen aus!
2022-12-3033 min
Leading Improvements in Higher Education with Stephen Hundleys01e23: An Equity Conversation Previewing the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape SurveyIn this episode, we have an equity conversation in which we preview the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey. Our guests are Ciji Heiser, Gavin Henning, and Anne Lundquist.Ciji is Director of Assessment and Effectiveness in the Division of Student Affairs at Western Michigan University. Gavin is Professor and Director of Higher Education Programs at New England College. Anne is Assistant Vice President, Campus Strategy at Anthology.Listeners are invited to participate in the Equity-Centered Assessment Landscape Survey being discussed during this episode. To take the survey in summer 2021, please access our website, assessmentinstitute.iupui.edu.
2021-06-301h 11
Thinking FellowsUnveiling MercyScott and Caleb are joined by Chad Bird to talk about his new book, Unveiling Mercy. This opens up a conversation about the difficulty and importance of translation. Also, a conversation about theophanies brought up because of comments on the MeatEater Podcast and by Mike Heiser. Show Notes Support the Show Unveiling Mercy Here We Still Stand Videos HWSS Signup
2020-11-0343 minThinking FellowsUnveiling MercyScott and Caleb are joined by Chad Bird to talk about his new book, Unveiling Mercy. This opens up a conversation about the difficulty and importance of translation. Also, a conversation about theophanies brought up because of comments on the MeatEater Podcast and by Mike Heiser. Show Notes Support the Show Unveiling Mercy Here We Still Stand Videos HWSS Signup
2020-11-0343 min
40 Minutes In The Old TestamentLive From HWSS 2018 | With Guests Erick Sorenson and Michael HeiserThis is a live recording from the 2018 Here We Still Stand Conference. Chad and Daniel are joined by guests Erick Sorenson and Michael Heiser to discuss Numbers 21:4-9. The people are complaining and God brings judgment in the form of deadly serpents. The cure is to have a bronze snake put on a pole. Why is this happening and how does it point to Christ and explain John 3:16? They talk about it in this special episode. Have a listen! Here We Still Stand 30 Minutes In The New Testament Scandalous Stories Book ...
2018-10-2539 min
The Bruce Collins ShowThe Bruce Collins Show- 02/23/14- Guests: The Collins BrothersPaul and Phillip Collins are the authors of The Ascendancy of the Scientific Dictatorship. Paul D. Collins has studied suppressed history and the shadowy undercurrents of world political dynamics for roughly eleven years. Paul has authored another book entitled, The Hidden Face of Terrorism. Phillip D. Collins acted as the editor for The Hidden Face of Terrorism. He has also written articles for Paranoia Magazine and B.I.P.E.D.: The Official Website of Darwinian Dissent. They both write articles at www.conspiracyarchive.com (http://www.conspiracyarchive.com) .BRUCE COLLINS is a former pro wrestling promoter, an author...
2014-02-231h 05The Bruce Collins ShowThe Bruce Collins Show- 01/01/14- Guest: Joe OrtizOur guest today Is Joe Ortiz, journalist, author, blogger and long time friend, who is extremely concerned about this “Apocalyptic Hysteria” and the negative impact it, is having on the church. Joe will join us and discuss the variety of the issues that are capturing church member’s attention more so away from its primary mandate to preach the gospel, disciple the flock and take care of those most in need.Joe Ortiz is a veteran journalist with over 40 years experience as a radio and television talk show host, social services provider, civic and community leader, educator and politi...
2014-01-021h 11The Bruce Collins ShowThe Bruce Collins Show- 09/18/13- Guest: Dr. Jerome CorsiJerome Robert Corsi is an American author, political commentator and conspiracy theorist best known for his two New York Times bestselling books: The Obama Nation and Unfit for Command. He is a regular contributor to WND.com.BRUCE COLLINS is a former pro wrestling promoter, an author of three published books (one of them with Brett Wagner, the host of The Speed Channel’s PASS TIME and voice of Monster Garage and another book with Ric Drasin, the middle Hulk in the 1970’s Incredible Hulk tv show with Bill Bixby and the creator of the Gold’s Gym logo) and th...
2013-09-1850 minThe Bruce Collins Show03/15/13 The Bruce Collins Show- Guest: Joseph FarahThe Bruce Collins Show- Guest: Joseph FarahJoseph Farah - founder, editor, and CEO of WND.com, formerly known as WorldNetDaily, the world's leading independent Internet news source. He’s the author of “The Tea Party Manifesto.” His 2003 bestseller, “Taking America Back,” predicted the rise of the tea party. The former top executive at major market daily newspapers has authored, co-authored, or collaborated on more than a dozen books, including Rush Limbaugh's “See, Told You So.” He also founded WND Books, a publishing company with the highest percentage of New York Times bestsellers in the U.S. and served as a nation...
2013-03-171h 02The Bruce Collins Show10/03/10- Guest: Michael Heiser and The Chad Miles Report(http://www.michaelsheiser.com/mshheadshot.jpg)Mike Heiser earned the M.A. and Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Semitic Languages at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004. Before attending the UW-Madison, Mike earned an M.A. in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania (major fields: Ancient Israel and Egyptology). Mike was hired as the Academic Editor of Logos Bible Software (http://www.logos.com/) shortly after completing his Ph.D. Before joining Logos, Mike spent twelve years teaching biblical studies, history, and biblical languages on the undergraduate level.(http://www.michaelsheiser.com/memrasmall.jpg)Mike’s ma...
2010-10-0649 min