podcast
details
.com
Print
Share
Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Search
Showing episodes and shows of
Luke Doran
Shows
The One Percent
#50 - Tim Drummond - The Coach Behind the Coach
Episode 50. A milestone.So this week, I’m flipping the script - and bringing on someone who coached me.Tim Drummond was my coach years ago. I joined his program thinking I’d get strategy, systems, a business plan. What I got was something else entirely.He helped me see what I couldn’t. Held up the mirror. Asked the questions I didn’t want to answer. And laid the foundations for everything The One Percent has become.This episode isn’t about tactics. It’s about what real coaching looks like....
2026-01-28
51 min
The One Percent
#49 - Luke Doran - One Year In: Just Start
One year. 49 episodes. Countless conversations.In this special solo episode, I look back on what I’ve learned from a year of running The One Percent podcast – and why the biggest lesson has nothing to do with mics, metrics or marketing.It’s this:Perfect is the enemy of good enough.We cover:Why taking imperfect action beats sitting on a perfect planHow the podcast started as a LinkedIn Live (and a throwaway comment)The story behind launching The Blueprint coaching programThe new B2B arm of the business - and wh...
2026-01-21
15 min
The One Percent
#48 - Jack Nugent - From Life Being One Big Blur to Clear, Calm & Present
When Jack Nugent first got in touch, life wasn’t falling apart - but it wasn’t in focus either.He had two kids, two businesses, and a lot going on.Work was full-on. Home was full-on. And he was bouncing between both - with no separation, no clarity, and no time to think.Life had become one big blur.He didn’t need a therapist. He wasn’t having a breakdown. But he knew things weren’t right.Fast forward 12 months - and Jack’s in a completely different pl...
2026-01-14
33 min
The One Percent
#47 - Mark Eshelby - From Red Wine & Reacting to Discipline & Purpose
When Mark Eshelby first got in touch, he wasn’t falling apart - but he wasn’t in control either.Life was reactive. Overstimulated. Too much red wine. Not enough reflection.He came in wanting discipline and better habits.And he built them.But what he walked away with was something much deeper - a new level of calm, clarity, and purpose.In this episode, we talk about the shift from chasing outcomes to building identity - and how journaling, reflection, and clear standards helped Mark lead himself properly for...
2026-01-07
26 min
The One Percent
#46 - Luke Doran - How to Survive Silly Season & Feel Like Batman in January
December has a habit of becoming a write-off.More booze. More food. More late nights.And the same lie every year: “I’ll just sort it in January.”I know - because that used to be me.By December 26th I was broken, inflamed, usually ill with an asthmatic chest-infection, and starting January like a warm bag of s***. Every year. Like clockwork.In this solo episode, I break down why silly season doesn’t need to derail you - and how you can enjoy Christmas without spending...
2025-12-17
13 min
The One Percent
#45 - Steve Wilson - Running with a Parachute on Your Back
Steve Wilson had the medals on the wall - marathons, triathlons, fitness dialled in.But somewhere along the way, life shifted.Work got busier. Responsibilities piled up. And slowly, the habits that had kept him grounded slipped.He still looked the part to most people. But inside, he felt like he was running with a parachute on his back - dragging, stuck, and frustrated that he wasn’t living up to his own standards.In this episode, we talk about how Steve stopped trying to chase past versions of himself - an...
2025-12-10
32 min
The One Percent
#44 - Tim Wright - From Talking About It to Taking Action
Tim Wright was doing all right on paper - partner at an international law firm, nice house, young family, good life.But under the surface? He was tired. Overthinking. Trying to fix things by reading, talking, thinking… but never really doing.In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how taking action, building basic habits, and taking responsibility for himself helped Tim regain control.We cover:Why overthinking is just procrastination wearing a balaclavaThe link between booze, the “dadbod”, and pretending everything’s fineHow Tim shifted from “I know what I need to...
2025-12-03
34 min
STORES
Zumiez with Patrick Doran
Hey! Who's that? It's Patrick Doran, of Podcast About List! And he's here to tell us all about Zumiez, the biggest skate store in America! Gnarly! :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-01
1h 28
The One Percent
#43 - Aaron Mcwilliam - From Slipping Standards to Full Ownership
When Aaron McWilliam and I first spoke, he was thriving in business - running multiple companies, relentlessly ambitious, and the guy who always got things done.But privately, he wasn’t the version of himself he wanted to be.No structure. No balance. Fitness gone. And a creeping sense of frustration that his personal standards didn’t match the ones he held at work.In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how building small, foundational habits helped Aaron get back in control.We cover:Why work success does...
2025-11-26
26 min
The One Percent
#42 - Mike Lashmar - From Blagging It to Owning It
When Mike Lashmar and I first spoke, he was spinning lots of plates - juggling a business, a family, his health and trying to hold it all together.But under the surface, he was knackered. Running on empty. Watching films with the kids and falling asleep 30 minutes in. Half-in at home, half-there at work - and completely out of rhythm with himself.On the outside, he looked successful.Inside, he felt like he was blagging it.That was 18 months ago.Fast forward to today, and Mike’s fitter, healthier, mo...
2025-11-19
37 min
The One Percent
#41 - Mark Kinally - From Overwhelmed in the UK to Present in Portugal
When Mark Kinally first got in touch, he was successful on paper - but carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.Running a business. Raising a young family. Trying to be everything to everyone.Like many men, COVID brought clarity - but also highlighted what wasn’t working.Mark didn’t want to repeat the same patterns. Especially with a big move to Portugal on the cards. He didn’t want to carry old habits into a new life.So we started the work - and over the last 8 months...
2025-11-12
30 min
The One Percent
#40 - James Brook - From All or Nothing to Always Something
James Brook is a CEO, a dad of two, husband and someone who - on the surface had it together.But underneath, when it cam to taking care of himself, he was caught in the all-or-nothing loop.If he couldn’t do it perfectly, he wouldn’t do it at all.The result? Stop-start cycles. No momentum. Constant frustration.In this episode, we talk about how James broke that loop - not by pushing harder, but by building systems that actually fit real life.We cover:How the all...
2025-11-06
29 min
The One Percent
#39 - Luke Doran - Unspoken Expectations are Premeditated Resentments
You’re silence isn’t reasonable, it’s causing resentment.You don’t want drama, so you say nothing.But underneath it all, you’re simmering.Pissed off at your mrs.Annoyed at your team.Resentful at work.All because people “should know” what you need.But if you meet 20 c**ts in a day, who's the c**t?You are the author of your own chaos.In this episode, I break down the cost of unspoken expectations - and how they ruin rela...
2025-10-29
16 min
Retail101online
Inside: The One Percent with Luke Doran
Send us a textIn this episode of Retail Voices, host Mark Lack sits down with Luke Doran, Founder of The One Percent, to explore how mindset, self-awareness, and marginal gains are reshaping what it means to lead in retail today.Luke brings lessons from both elite sport and corporate coaching to the table — revealing how small, consistent changes can deliver extraordinary results. They discuss the psychology behind leadership, resilience under pressure, and the habits that help retail professionals perform at their peak.You’ll hear insig...
2025-10-24
53 min
The One Percent
#38 - Sam Boswell - From Being Stuck in Inertia to Building Real Momentum
On paper, things looked fine. A CTO in a fast-scaling startup. A new dad. Life full to the brim.But underneath, Sam Boswell was stuck - completely out of rhythm, routines gone, and that familiar story playing on repeat:“I know what I need to do - I’m just not doing it.”In this episode, we talk about how Sam broke through the inertia - not by chasing perfection, but by lowering the bar, parking his ego, and committing to small, meaningful action.We cover:Why you can’t expect y...
2025-10-22
25 min
Relevant Faith Journey
No King But Jesus: Reflections on Faith, Politics, Healthcare and the Government Shutdown
In this episode I look at how faith influences Christian politics reflecting on last weekend's No Kings Rally and the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. I unpack some information about the US healthcare system and make a case that it's our Christian duty to fund the Affordable Care Act because of the Biblical mandate to care for those in need. Here are a few resources that I used in this episode: [1] Link to Houston, TX News interview of grandmas at the No Kings March https://www.khou.com/video/news/nation-world/no...
2025-10-22
12 min
The One Percent
#37 - Rupert Leyland - From Keeping Up Appearances to Actually in Control
On paper, Rupert Leyland had it all sorted - long-term marriage, good job, happy home. But underneath, things didn’t feel quite right.He was overwhelmed. Snapping more than he liked. Putting himself last – and running at full tilt with no real direction.In this episode, we talk about what changed - and how small daily shifts helped Rupert finally take control.We cover:The slow slide into disconnection when life looks fine on the surfaceWhy the ‘oxygen mask’ principle matters more than ever for men in midlifeHow Rupert built calm, cl...
2025-10-15
34 min
The Culture Matters Podcast
Season 86, Episode 1028: Guest: Robert Frehafer: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk
"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment and cast lots." - Luke 23:34On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we have the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding and one of our favorite returning guests, Robert Frehafer, back on the show discussing the life and impact of conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk after he was killed at a speaking engagement in Utah on September 10, 2025. A man of deep C...
2025-10-14
1h 04
The One Percent
#36 - Luke Doran - The Real Reason You Can’t Build Habits
You think you know what you need to do, you say you know what you need to do.But when it comes to building habits that actually stick - you struggle.In this episode, I break down why.It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of motivation.It’s that the bar is set too high, your plan is too rigid, and your ego is too loud.I cover:Why your old operating manual doesn’t work anymoreThe all-or-nothing mindset that kills consistencyWhy perfectionism is sabotaging your progress...
2025-10-08
19 min
The One Percent
#35 - Sam Behar - From “The Fat Bloke on The Website” to Finally In Control
When Sam reached out, he wasn’t in crisis - but he was stuck.Dad of three. Senior figure in sports betting. Diabetic. Stressed. Struggling to sleep.And - in his words - “I saw the picture on the company website and thought, I cannot believe the size of me”He’d spent years bouncing between all-or-nothing fitness kicks, using food and alcohol to cope with stress, and pretending everything was fine as long as the weight didn’t get too high.Until it did. And he was ready to do something...
2025-10-01
36 min
The One Percent
#34 - The Real Reason You Can’t Build Discipline
You don’t need another productivity hack or morning routine.You need to figure out why the discipline you want never sticks.This week’s episode on The One Percent podcast is a straight-talking breakdown of what’s really behind the sentence I hear from so many men:“I know what I need to do - I just don’t do it.”I break down:What discipline actually is - and why it’s not what you thinkWhy shouting at yourself never works in the long runHow your daily habits...
2025-09-24
15 min
The One Percent
#33 - Kamal Aggarwall - From Stasis to A Bias Toward Action
This week for Episode 33 of The One Percent podcast, I’m joined by Kamal Aggarwall - tax director, husband, and dad - for a powerful conversation on momentum, mindset, and what it really means to live as your 2.0 self.Kamal first completed The Blueprint over two years ago. And this conversation isn’t about a transformation in progress - it’s about what happens when you take the lessons, own the process, and keep showing up long after the program ends.We cover:Why “good on paper” can still feel stuckThe trap of all-or-nothing thinkingWh...
2025-09-17
27 min
The One Percent
#32 - Lee Edney - Putting Your Oxygen Mask On First
This week, I’m joined by Lee Edney - dad of two, newly married, and a senior leader in tech - for a conversation about the hidden cost of success when life looks fine on the outside… but doesn’t feel it.Fifteen months ago, Lee reached out with a clear goal - get in shape for his wedding. But underneath that was something deeper: stress, sluggishness, bad habits creeping in, and a sense that he wasn’t showing up as the man, dad, or partner he wanted to be.This episode is about what happens...
2025-09-10
31 min
The One Percent
#31 - Andy Taylor - It Looked Great on Paper… But Something Was Missing
This week on The One Percent podcast, I’m joined by Andy Taylor - dad, husband, and co-owner of a busy logistics business - for a powerful conversation about what really changed when he decided to stop white-knuckling life and start doing the work.Nine months ago, Andy had what most would call a great life: success in business, a happy home, a good routine. But underneath that, he was burnt out, spinning his wheels, and stuck in an all-or-nothing perfectionist loop.This episode is about what happens when you do know what to do – but...
2025-09-03
25 min
The One Percent
#30 - Tom Yoxall p2 - From Numbing Out to Fully Alive
This week on The One Percent podcast, I’m joined again by Tom Yoxall - dad of two, sales consultant, and someone who’s completely changed the trajectory of his life in just eight months.Tom first came to me struggling with his relationship with alcohol - not a crisis, but a slow erosion. Daily drinking, poor sleep, stress, not present. He wasn’t the dad or partner he wanted to be and he knew something had to change.Since then, everything has - not overnight, but through consistent, honest work. Tom V1 is dea...
2025-08-06
31 min
The One Percent
#29 - Scott Mathieson - If nothing changes, nothing changes
This week on The One Percent podcast, I’m joined by Scott Mathieson – new dad, senior finance exec, and someone who, seven months ago, felt totally off track.Life looked great from the outside – solid career, wife pregnant with their first child – but Scott was at his lowest ebb.Unfit, stressed, reacting poorly at work, and aware he wasn’t in a place to be the dad or husband he wanted to be.In this episode, we talk about how Scott went from stuck and overwhelmed to clear, consistent, and in control – without needing a co...
2025-07-30
32 min
The One Percent
#28 - Rick Knights - Not Depressed, But… How Small Habits = Big Changes
This week, I’m joined by Rick Knights - recruitment business owner, husband, and dad of three (including twins).A few months ago, Rick wasn’t in crisis - but something wasn’t right. On paper, life looked great. But he wasn’t showing up how he wanted to.He wasn’t present. He had f*ck all energy. He wasn’t fat, but he wasn’t healthy.A simple quote from Rick summed it up:“I’m not depressed, but…”And like a lot of the guys I work with, he wasn’t s...
2025-07-23
33 min
The One Percent
#27 - John McIntosh - Overthinking, Overwhelmed… And Owning It
This week, I’m joined by John McIntosh - co-CEO, father of two, and someone who, just a few months ago, felt like he was failing on every front.Overwhelmed, burnt out, and feeling like he was doing a bad job at work, at home, and everywhere in between - John reached out, not because life was on fire, but because he knew something wasn’t right.In this episode, we talk about what happens when you’re spread too thin, the trap of thinking you should feel great, and how returning to the basics helped...
2025-07-16
29 min
The One Percent
#26 - James Brighton - From Overwhelmed to Ownership: Two Years On
This week, I welcome back James Brighton - two years after he first completed the Blueprint. Back then, James was feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from his own life.Today, he joins us to reflect on the journey since - how he’s built resilience, created space for what matters, and rediscovered the version of himself he thought he’d lost.We talk honestly about anxiety, people-pleasing, burnout, the myth of ‘not enough time’, and the reality of taking full responsibility for your life.This is a story of quiet transformation - of a man wh...
2025-07-09
32 min
Luke Ford
Trump Gets His Big Beautiful Bill To Restore American Dignity (7-4-25)
05:0 There are excellent critiques of Donald Trump 10:00 Video: After the “Hammer”: Postwar Opportunities and Risks for U.S. Policy in the Middle East, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9w5Vn8ko-4 25:00 The best way to have a safe community and safe country is high trust & cohesion 26:00 If we have nice things, we have groups who will destroy them. Australia has lovely public goods that would be destroyed in America. 29:00 Was it obliteration? https://seymourhersh.substack.com/p/was-it-obliteration 32:30 Video: Iran’s paranoia has ayatollahs turning on each other after Israeli spy infiltration, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ9jC8...
2025-07-04
4h 59
The One Percent
#25 - Luke Doran - The One Percent Origin Story
In this special and more personal episode of The One Percent Podcast, I share my own journey - where the idea for The One Percent came from, the experiences that shaped my approach, and why I believe small, consistent habits are the key to sustainable growth and resilience.And how the obstacle is ALWAYS the way.From growing up in the delightful Yorkshire town of Doncaster (aka Donny), navigating family challenges, university days studying philosophy (and getting whammo’d), and early career stress, this episode explores how The One Percent came to be…The...
2025-07-02
19 min
The One Percent
#24 - Ross Curnow - ADHD, Anxiety & Building a Balanced Life
In this honest and insightful episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Ross Curnow - entrepreneur, husband, father, and self-proclaimed serial ADHD creative - to unpack the powerful journey of finding balance and clarity amidst life's chaos.Ross openly shares his experience of feeling lost and overwhelmed, despite outward successes such as launching a thriving street food business and embarking on ambitious personal projects, including building his own family home. Behind the achievements, Ross struggled with anxiety, self-doubt, and the constant pull of competing priorities.This episode explores Ross's journey...
2025-06-25
29 min
The One Percent
#23 - Kevin Lockhart - From Self-Destructing to Balanced & Thriving
In this honest and inspiring episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Kevin Lockhart - CEO, successful entrepreneur, husband, and father of three - to explore what happens when relentless personal and professional pressures collide, and how to truly turn things around.Kevin's world was rocked by personal tragedy when he lost his father, who was also his business partner. Suddenly burdened by grief, supporting his family, and keeping the business afloat, Kevin found himself trapped in destructive habits - poor diet, alcohol, burnout, and strained relationships at home.He...
2025-06-18
30 min
The One Percent
#22 - Peter Swinburn - From Holding It Together to Confidently Thriving
In this honest and powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Pete Swinburn - CEO of a leading regional law firm, husband, and dad - to uncover the reality behind a polished exterior and the courage it takes to truly transform.Pete had built a successful career, rising through the ranks with a strong presence and unwavering dedication. But beneath the outward success, he was privately stretched - navigating personal challenges including his daughter's serious health diagnosis, his wife's battle with cancer, significant family upheaval, and professional pressure.Pete...
2025-06-11
31 min
The One Percent
#21 - Tom Kiddle - From Hard-Charging & Broken to Thriving with Discipline
In Episode 21 The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Tom Kiddle - husband, dad, entrepreneur, and seasoned financial services leader - to dive into what happens when the hard-charging mindset that drives early career success starts to sabotage your life.Tom had built a stellar career through grit, relentless hustle, and a "work hard, play harder" mentality. But beneath his outward success, he was stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, excessive drinking, unhealthy eating, and ultimately, self-sabotage. He found himself overweight, battling health issues, snapping at his family, and barely coping with relentless stress.
2025-06-04
39 min
The One Percent
#20 - Adam Bell - From Feeling Like a Failure to Thriving Everywhere
In Episode 20 of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Adam Bell - dad of two, husband, and tech startup leader - to unpack the realities of feeling overwhelmed and lost amid the pressures of career, family, and self-expectations.On the surface, Adam's life looked ideal: a promising career, beautiful family, and comfortable lifestyle. But internally, Adam felt he was constantly falling short - overwhelmed by stress, snapping at his kids, disconnected from his wife, and trapped in a cycle of frustration and guilt.Adam candidly shares how small, intentional changes to...
2025-05-28
26 min
Luke Ford
NYT: 'For Trump, Civil Rights Protections Should Help White Men' (5-26-25)
01:00 Dave Green v Nathan Cofnas, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JCq-wlOg88&ab_channel=TheDistributist 28:00 The power of nations: measuring what matters, https://direct.mit.edu/isec/article/43/2/7/12211/The-Power-of-Nations-Measuring-What-Matters 42:00 The source of Donald Trump's energy 48:00 Tim Dillon on Hamas propagandist Miss Rachel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjYNk6BrHqw 59:30 Michael joins to talk Jake Tapper's new book, https://x.com/Michaelmvlog 1:19:00 Megyn Kelly Details Her Viral and Explosive Jake Tapper Interview Strategy, with Mark Halperin 1:28:00 Noah Carl: In Defence of Non-Experts, https://www.aporiamagazine.com/p/podcast-should-we-have-more-experts 1:47:30 Expertise in hard sciences is not of the same value as expertise...
2025-05-26
3h 19
The One Percent
#19 - Christian Wassell - Escaping Autopilot: How to Build Habits That Stick
In this powerful and practical episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Christian Wassell - finance professional, husband, father of two, and former client - to explore the subtle trap of living life on autopilot, and how to break free from habits that quietly undermine your well-being.From the outside, Christian had everything: a thriving career, a beautiful family, and a seemingly perfect life. But beneath the surface, he felt constantly tired, irritable, and dissatisfied - caught in cycles of negative habits and internal frustration, knowing what he should be doing, yet...
2025-05-21
29 min
The One Percent
#18 – Tony Roche – Breaking The Burnout Cycle & Building Balance
In this empowering and deeply relatable episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Tony Roche—marketing professional, husband, father of two—to uncover what happens when life quietly slips into autopilot and you’re left feeling stuck, overweight, and disconnected.Tony had everything sorted externally: a successful career, beautiful family, and comfortable lifestyle—but beneath the surface, he was quietly burnt out. His weight was creeping upwards, his energy was declining, and the gap between external success and inner fulfilment was growing wider by the day.This episode explores Tony’s journey...
2025-05-14
26 min
The One Percent
#17 – James Forrest – Quiet Burnout to Calm, Content & In Control
In this candid and insightful episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with James Forrest—actuary, husband, father of two grown-up kids, and current client—to explore what happens when life quietly slips out of alignment.James had it all on paper: a successful career, stable family, and a comfortable life. But beneath the surface, he felt disconnected, unsettled, and frustrated. Despite knowing exactly what he needed to do, James struggled with inconsistency—cycling between disciplined phases and burnout, never truly feeling in control.This is a story about confronting subtle burnou...
2025-05-07
27 min
The One Percent
#16 - Tom Williams - From Burnout & Booze to Stoic AF
In this raw and powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Tom Williams—Managing Director, husband, father of four, and current client—to unpack what happens when life doesn’t just drift… it crashes.Tom shares the behind-the-scenes story of a business crisis that blindsided him—stripping him of control, purpose, and almost everything he’d built over two decades. At breaking point, with his marriage strained, his health spiralling, and his identity in tatters, Tom did what most avoid—he faced the truth.This is a story of personal respo...
2025-04-30
41 min
The One Percent
#15 - Stuart Jubb - From War Zones to Boardrooms: Leading Through Chaos
In In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Stuart Jubb - former British Army officer, cybersecurity executive, father, and one of my early clients - for a conversation on what it really means to lead under pressure.Stuart isn’t just a war veteran. He’s someone who’s led teams through firefights in Afghanistan, helped build and sell businesses, and now runs a fast-growing cyber division in the corporate world.But the real story? It’s what war taught him about life.About staying calm when eve...
2025-04-23
38 min
The One Percent
#14 - Scott Parsons - Don’t Settle: You Can Have it All
In this energising episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Scott Parsons—founder of a 100-person recruitment firm, father of two, and former client—who shares the subtle but important shift that changed everything: stopping the drift and raising the bar.Scott wasn’t in crisis. Life looked great. Business was booming, his kids were thriving, and everything “on paper” was a success. But something felt off. He wasn’t looking after himself. The gym was a distant memory. Alcohol had crept in more than he realised. And deep down, he knew he was leavi...
2025-04-16
22 min
The One Percent
#14 - Scott Parsons - Don’t Settle: You Can Have it All
In this energising episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Scott Parsons—founder of a 100-person recruitment firm, father of two, and former client—who shares the subtle but important shift that changed everything: stopping the drift and raising the bar.Scott wasn’t in crisis. Life looked great. Business was booming, his kids were thriving, and everything “on paper” was a success. But something felt off. He wasn’t looking after himself. The gym was a distant memory. Alcohol had crept in more than he realised. And deep down, he knew he was leavi...
2025-04-16
34 min
The One Percent
#13 - Sam Vause - The Shadow You Cast: Be the Man You Want to Be
In this deeply honest episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Sam Vause—ex-Army officer, operations leader, husband, father, and former client—to unpack what happens when the life you’re living no longer reflects the man you thought you were.Sam opens up about the slow slide that took him from disciplined and proud… to drifting, overweight, and out of control. Life looked fine on paper: a solid job, a young family, a decent life. But inside? He was silently struggling—battling shame, breaking promises to himself, and feeling like a fraud....
2025-04-09
34 min
The One Percent
#12 - Tony Brown - The Wake-Up Call: When Life Forces You to Change
In this powerful episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Tony Brown—a seasoned compliance consultant, father, and former client—who shares the life-altering journey that made him reevaluate everything.From lockdown burnout and unsustainable habits to a terrifying health scare that left him alone in a hospital bed thinking he might not make it out—Tony opens up about the rock bottom moment that forced him to confront how he was really living.This episode isn’t about burnout clichés or hustle culture—it’s a raw look at the realit...
2025-04-02
42 min
The One Percent
#11 - Michael Lambe - No More Coasting: How to Take Back Control
In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Michael Lambe, the MD of MLamb Construction, a civil engineering business turning over £100M with 600 employees. On paper, Michael was a success—leading a thriving business, raising a young family, and managing it all. But behind the scenes, things were slipping.After a knee operation and a period of personal tragedy, Michael found himself out of shape, struggling to balance it all, and unsure of how to get back on track. He had always seen himself as a fit and capable man, but rea...
2025-03-26
19 min
The One Percent
#10 - Dougie Todd - From Struggle to Strength: The Path to Resilience
In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Dougie Todd, a partner in a London-based professional services firm, husband, and father. At 50, Dougie found himself stuck—low energy, declining fitness, and a feeling that life was just happening to him rather than being in control of it.Despite attempts at extreme diets and hardcore training programs, nothing seemed to stick. It wasn’t until he made one simple, powerful decision—to take full ownership of his actions and habits—that everything started to change.Dougie shares the mindset...
2025-03-19
23 min
The One Percent
#9 - Rob Aberdein - Why Success Can Make You Weak & Ownership Is the Answer
In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Rob Aberdein, an entrepreneurial lawyer, business consultant, and father of three, who—like many high-achievers—found himself caught in the relentless cycle of business growth, family commitments, and personal neglect.Once a competitive athlete, Rob’s fitness and self-care took a backseat as life got busier, leading to weight gain, exhaustion, and a wake-up call he couldn’t ignore. A failed attempt to fit into a pair of 40-inch waist trousers was the moment everything shifted.Rob opens up about the mindset...
2025-03-12
30 min
The One Percent
#8 - Tom Yoxall - From Coasting to Clarity: Not Settling for Mediocrity
In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Tom Yoxall, an international business development professional who, by all accounts, had it all—thriving career, family, and success on paper. But behind the scenes, Tom was stuck in a cycle of mediocrity, coasting through life and using alcohol as a crutch to numb the discomfort of not showing up as the man he wanted to be.Tom opens up about his struggles with drinking, how it slowly became a daily habit post-lockdown, and the wake-up call that made him realise nothing would ch...
2025-03-05
26 min
The One Percent
#7 - Steve Farrell - Burnout, Boundaries & Being in Control
In this episode of The One Percent Podcast, I sit down with Steve Farrell, a former client and long-time alumni of the program. Steve, a partner in a professional services firm, opens up about the struggles that led him to seek change—post-COVID burnout, unhealthy habits, and a growing disconnect between his outward success and internal reality.Through honest reflection, Steve shares how he went from feeling like an “empty crisp packet blowing in the wind” to regaining control over his life, health, and mindset. They discuss the power of taking ownership, setting bounda...
2025-02-26
28 min
The One Percent
#6 - Mike Lashmar - Why Hard Work isn't Enough & Energy Changes Everything
Mike Lashmar, Co-Founder & NED in hospitality and independant hotels, was no stranger to hard work. Building a business, managing a career, and raising a family—he was pushing full throttle. But despite his success, something was off. He was drained, unfocused, and running on fumes.In this episode of The One Percent, Mike shares how he flipped the script on high performance—not by working harder, but by managing his energy. From losing 9kg to becoming more present at home and sharper in business, his transformation proves that success isn’t about grinding yourself into the ground—it’s abo...
2025-02-19
20 min
The One Percent
#5 - Alistair Dornan - Why Balance Isn’t the Goal & Motivation Is Overrated
In this episode of The One Percent podcast, I sit down with Alistair Dornan, former client and CRO at Gallagher, to discuss why real, lasting change doesn’t come from grinding harder or chasing balance—it comes from having a framework that works for you.Despite a successful career and a great family life on the surface, Alistair found himself stuck. After an injury took him out of cycling, his fitness slipped, his energy levels crashed, and stress crept in. He was snapping at his kids, drinking more than he wanted to, and feeling like he w...
2025-02-12
23 min
Simon Cockram Presents
#41 The quiet crisis for the Modern Man with Luke Doran
In this conversation, Simon and Luke Doran explore the challenges faced by modern men, particularly the disconnect between external success and internal happiness. They discuss the importance of self-commitment, the impact of responsibilities, and the journey of self-discovery. Luke shares his personal experiences, including the significance of shadow work and how embracing failure can lead to growth. The conversation emphasizes the need for resilience and the courage to change, ultimately highlighting the intrinsic journey towards fulfillment and well-being. Key takeaways • Modern men often feel a disconnect between external success and internal hap...
2025-02-10
58 min
The One Percent
#4 - Mark Davis – From Overwhelm to Ownership
In this episode of The One Percent, I sit down with Mark Davis, founder of the creative agency Me and Dave, father, and busy professional juggling life’s many demands. Mark opens up about how, despite outward success, he felt his life was spiralling out of control—struggling to balance work, relationships, and his own well-being. We discuss how small, incremental changes helped him regain focus, take control, and build discipline across all areas of his life. From transforming his mornings and fixing his relationship with technology to embracing journaling and becoming truly present...
2025-02-05
22 min
The One Percent
#3 - Matt Bull – From All-or-Nothing to Consistent Discipline
In this episode of The One Percent, I’m joined by Matt Bull, a business coach and father of three from Leicestershire, who shares his inspiring journey through my coaching program. Matt opens up about the struggle of feeling stuck despite outward success and how he broke free from the “all-or-nothing” mindset. We discuss the power of small, consistent habits, building self-discipline, and the impact of vulnerability and openness on personal growth. Matt’s story is a testament to how focusing on foundational habits can create a ripple effect in every area of life. This is...
2025-01-29
22 min
The One Percent
#2 - Why So Many Successful Men Silently Struggle
In this episode of The One Percent, we dive into the hidden challenges faced by successful men. From the pressure to maintain perfection to the isolation that comes with ambition, we uncover the silent struggles that often go unnoticed.Through candid conversation and actionable insights, we explore how to break the cycle and create a life of balance, fulfillment, and purpose.This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand why even the most accomplished men can feel stuck—and how small, intentional changes can lead to profound transformations.
2025-01-24
19 min
The One Percent
#1 - John Andrews - Redefining Success: From Overworked to Balanced
In this inaugural episode of The One Percent, I sit down with John Andrews, Partner and Head of the London Office at JMW Solicitors, to discuss his transformative journey in The One Percent coaching program. John opens up about the challenges of balancing a demanding career, family life, and personal health, and how small, consistent changes have helped him reclaim his confidence, fitness, and mindset. We delve into the power of accountability, the camaraderie of a like-minded group, and the subtle yet impactful shifts that lead to long-lasting results. This is a must-listen for...
2025-01-22
22 min
Coffee Literature Review
Ep21. The value of latte art with Emilee Bryant
Chris and Doran are joined by Emilee Bryant to discuss a pair of papers that probe whether latte art a) is perceived as more valuable and b) affects the perceived flavor of the drink. Ordering a cappuccino is delightful. But is it more delightful with a rosetta? Would you be somehow compelled to pay more for it if it had one? Does it taste sweeter? The papers are: J. Sens. Stud., 2015, 30, 305 https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12159 Br. Food J., 2021, 123, 1931 https://doi.org/10.1108/BF...
2024-12-30
41 min
The Culture Matters Podcast
Season 63, Episode 745: The Investor Series with Aleck Arena featuring Luke Winchester: Investing in the Future
"Successful investors tend to be unemotional, allowing the greed and fear of others to play into their hands." - Seth A. KlarmanOn a special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are welcoming back the founder of Arena Securities, Aleck Arena, back to co-host the show with our very own Jay Doran to discuss investing with microcap investing expert Luke Winchester. During today's conversation, Luke, Aleck, and Jay are digging into some of the specifics of microcap investing, how tax incentives are used in Australia to m...
2024-12-17
1h 30
Luke Ford
The Physical Varieties of Political Experience (10-8-24)
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/10/mistakes-israel-afford-repeat/680185/ https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/10/israel-hamas-october-7-lebanon/680162/ The Embodied Expression Of The Elite Attitude, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=157628 In his Oct. 7, 2024 “Israel Update” video with the Hudson Institute’s Middle East analyst Michael Doran, right-wing Israeli historian Gadi Taub selected this as his dumbest media commentary moment of the week: “[Journalist] Ilana Dayan speaking on CNN to Christiane Amanpour who asked her about the horrible death tall in Gaza including she said 16,000 innocent children… Ilana Dayan is trying to explain why she is under such a strong impression of October 7 that she primar...
2024-10-09
1h 10
Luke Ford
Decoding Israel's Seven-Front War (10-6-24)
01:00 Steve Hsu: Iran vs Israel: Implications for Missile Defense, https://stevehsu.substack.com/p/iran-vs-israel-implications-for-missile 04:00 Michael Doran on October 7 one year later, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5ig9ftKAk4 13:30 Five reasons why Israel’s 7-front war is so hard to win, https://brusselssignal.eu/2024/10/five-reasons-why-israels-7-front-war-is-so-hard-to-win/ 14:20 Dooovid joins, https://x.com/RebDoooovid 28:00 Dooovid has been anti-Zionist for 20 years 29:20 What is the shortest route for power? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iv4Zz9cMQ0 32:45 Tim Walz lost his debate with JD Vance decoding settler colonialism, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fhbnb209Bo 37:45 Kip worries my soul is tr...
2024-10-06
3h 26
The Culture Matters Podcast
Season 47, Episode 557: The Investor Series with Aleck Arena featuring Luke Winchester: The Ownership Mentality
"You want to hold onto these businesses. Allow them to compound. The whole point is to find these micro, small businesses and watch the grow into larger businesses."Today is a very special day for The Culture Matters Podcast as we are launching a brand new series and a brand new co-host for that series! We have frequent guest on the show Aleck Arena of Arena Securities turning the mic around and interviewing prominent investors right alongside our very own Jay Doran! We're starting things off with some thunder from down un...
2024-09-25
1h 33
The Culture Matters Podcast
Season 44, Episode 521: Guest: Robert Frehafer: The Crucifixion
"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:44Our guest today is the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding Robert Frehafer. Jay and Robert are spending a few minutes discussing the above quote from the Bible and the story of the crucifixion in a bit of detail. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.
2024-08-19
14 min
Luke Ford
The Emhoff Affair: Decoding Elite Morality (8-4-24)
01:00 Michael Doran: How the Biden/Harris Policies Are Endangering Israel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orIFvkIGhw4 03:00 Doug Emhoff affair, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=156781 19:30 Kamala Harris' Attack Strategy on 'Weird' JD Vance and Trump, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaxqEgyKhS0 25:30 NBC: Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff highlights how men can help in the fight for abortion rights 39:00 CNN: Second gentleman Doug Emhoff on his Jewish heritage and fighting antisemitism 48:00 Covid and voting rule changes, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b2rxBQDxIs 58:30 If Books Could Kill: Hillbilly Elegy, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-news-re-release-hillbilly-elegy/id1651876897?i=1000662457355 1:01:00 Israel waits...
2024-08-04
3h 54
Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study
Gospel of Mark Overview, Part 2
Welcome to Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran. Sharon has a passion for scripture that will motivate and challenge you to immerse yourself in God's Word and apply His message to your everyday life. Visit SeekingTruth.net to learn more about bringing Seeking Truth to your parish or to become an online learner. In today's episode, we delve into part two of an overview of the Gospel of Mark. Sharon explores Hippolytus of Rome's list of the 70 apostles of Christ, highlighting the journeys of Mark and Luke. Initially, both evangelists struggled with Jesus' teachings but were later brought...
2024-07-07
27 min
NeuroConversant Leadership
32: Use the voice... Luke
Summary In this episode, Jeremy talks about some of the most popular male actors and what they have in common. He highlights the unique voices of actors like Sylvester Stallone, Christopher Walken, and James Earl Jones. Jeremy then introduces the five elements of voice usage: pitch, pace, pauses, tone, and inflection. He explains how each element can be used effectively to enhance communication. Jeremy encourages listeners to record and analyze their own voices to improve their communication skills. Takeaways Male actors with interesting voices tend to be...
2024-02-22
08 min
Radio vs. the Martians!
Podcasta la Vista, Baby! Episode 31 – FUBAR
Heroes Don’t Retire. They Reload. This month, we’re joined in the studio by not one, but two guests, Carol and Dave Brouillette of the late Hands Free Football soccer podcast, and suffering through all eight episodes of the Arnold-helmed Netflix series, FUBAR! For decades, CIA operative Luke Brunner has been living a double life. To his suburban family, he’s been a traveling salesman of exercise equipment. But this work cost him his marriage and strained his relationships with his adult children. Now with retirement looming, Brunner looks forward to the chance...
2024-01-27
1h 08
Podcasta la Vista, Baby!
Episode 31 – FUBAR (2023) with Carol and Dave Brouillette
Heroes Don’t Retire. They Reload. This month, we’re joined in the studio by not one, but two guests, Carol and Dave Brouillette of the late Hands Free Football soccer podcast, and suffering through all eight episodes of the Arnold-helmed Netflix series, FUBAR! For decades, CIA operative Luke Brunner has been living a double life. To his suburban family, he’s been a traveling salesman of exercise equipment. But this work cost him his marriage and strained his relationships with his adult children. Now with retirement looming, Brunner looks forward to the chance...
2024-01-27
1h 08
Radio vs. the Martians!
Fun Size Episode 69 – Two Degrees From Luke Skywalker [CLIP]
We’re back with a new Fun Size podcast, now a monthly exclusive for our Patreon supporters! This month, we’re back with Sam Mulvey to get nerdier than we have for a while. Mike takes the rough draft of his new … Continue reading →
2022-09-26
03 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 24- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 11 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 24 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 11 Part 2 Luke 11: “Lord Teach Us To Pray” In this lecture on Luke 11, we focus especially on the Lord’s Prayer. Seeing Jesus praying in a certain place, his disciples asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They saw the Lord praying by himself, and they desired to have a similar union with the Father. As faithful Jews, the disciples knew how to pray, but they wanted to pray as Jesus prayed. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn that the first communities prayed the Lord’s Prayer three times a day, in place...
2022-08-13
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 23- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 11 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 23 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 11 Part 1 Luke 11: “Lord Teach Us To Pray” In this lecture on Luke 11, we focus especially on the Lord’s Prayer. Seeing Jesus praying in a certain place, his disciples asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They saw the Lord praying by himself, and they desired to have a similar union with the Father. As faithful Jews, the disciples knew how to pray, but they wanted to pray as Jesus prayed. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, we learn that the first communities prayed the Lord’s Prayer three times a day, in place...
2022-08-06
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 22- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 10 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 22 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 10 Part 2 Luke 10: “The Good Samaritan” This week’s lecture begins with encouragement to pray the rosary. Many popes over the years have exhorted the faithful to depend on this powerful spiritual weapon in the battle against evil. In Luke 10, Jesus referenced the battle between darkness and light, vividly describing how Satan fell like lightning from the sky. Satan was “murderer from the beginning…and the father of lies” (John 8:44). He disguised himself as an angel of light (2 Cor 11:14). Satan deceived Adam and Eve, convincing them to eat of the tree of knowledge of goo...
2022-05-14
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 21- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 10 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 21 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 10 Part 1 Luke 10: “The Good Samaritan” This week’s lecture begins with encouragement to pray the rosary. Many popes over the years have exhorted the faithful to depend on this powerful spiritual weapon in the battle against evil. In Luke 10, Jesus referenced the battle between darkness and light, vividly describing how Satan fell like lightning from the sky. Satan was “murderer from the beginning…and the father of lies” (John 8:44). He disguised himself as an angel of light (2 Cor 11:14). Satan deceived Adam and Eve, convincing them to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and...
2022-05-07
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 20- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 9 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 20 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 9 Part 2 Luke 9: “Son of God Transfigured” Luke chapter 9 begins with the mission of the twelve Apostles, whom Jesus gave power to cure disease and authority over all demons. They were instructed to take nothing for their journey and to “shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against” anyone who did not welcome them. To “shake off the dust” was a Hebrew idiom for Jews to separate themselves from the Gentiles. So in this context, Jesus was telling the Apostles to separate themselves from the Jews who rejected the Gosp...
2022-04-30
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 19- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 9 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 19 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 9 Part 1 Luke 9: “Son of God Transfigured” Luke chapter 9 begins with the mission of the twelve Apostles, whom Jesus gave power to cure disease and authority over all demons. They were instructed to take nothing for their journey and to “shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against” anyone who did not welcome them. To “shake off the dust” was a Hebrew idiom for Jews to separate themselves from the Gentiles. So in this context, Jesus was telling the Apostles to separate themselves from the Jews who rejected the Gosp...
2022-04-02
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 18- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 8 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 18 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 8 Part 2 Luke 8: “Daughters of Israel” This chapter begins with a list of women who accompanied Jesus and his apostles and provided for their needs: Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna. Mary Magdalene, who had 7 demons driven out of her, is often erroneously thought to be a prostitute. The Church Fathers saw these demons as a metaphor for the 7 deadly sins. Scripture never calls her by this title, but beginning with Pope Gregory the Great, some have assumed this was the case. However, much like the Eastern Church, many of the great saints of...
2022-03-26
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 17- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 8 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 17 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 8 Part 1 Luke 8: “Daughters of Israel” This chapter begins with a list of women who accompanied Jesus and his apostles and provided for their needs: Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna. Mary Magdalene, who had 7 demons driven out of her, is often erroneously thought to be a prostitute. The Church Fathers saw these demons as a metaphor for the 7 deadly sins. Scripture never calls her by this title, but beginning with Pope Gregory the Great, some have assumed this was the case. However, much like the Eastern Church, many of the great saints of the ea...
2022-03-12
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 16- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 7 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 16 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 7 Part 2 “Resurrection at Nain” In Luke 7, we read that John the Baptist sent word to Jesus, asking if Jesus was the one “who is to come”. We know from Matthew 14 that John was imprisoned for chastising Herod about his unlawful marriage to Herodias. In his desolation, John wanted to know if Jesus was indeed the Messiah. Having just performed many miracles, Jesus responded by saying “the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brou...
2022-03-05
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 15- The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 7 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 15 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 7 Part 1 “Resurrection at Nain” In Luke 7, we read that John the Baptist sent word to Jesus, asking if Jesus was the one “who is to come”. We know from Matthew 14 that John was imprisoned for chastising Herod about his unlawful marriage to Herodias. In his desolation, John wanted to know if Jesus was indeed the Messiah. Having just performed many miracles, Jesus responded by saying “the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brou...
2022-02-27
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 12 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 5 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 12 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 5 Part 2 “Let Your Nets Down for a Catch” Duc in altum.” Put out into the deep water. These are the words that Jesus used to invite Peter to become his disciple. The call of Peter and the other fisherman disciples (Andrew, James and John) took place on the Lake of Gennesaret. Known also as the Sea of Galilee, this important fresh water lake was the location of many important events in Jesus’ ministry. Tiberius Caesar later renamed the lake and adjacent town after himself. The northern and eastern borders of...
2022-02-19
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 11 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 5 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 11 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 5 Part 1 “Let Your Nets Down for a Catch” Duc in altum.” Put out into the deep water. These are the words that Jesus used to invite Peter to become his disciple. The call of Peter and the other fisherman disciples (Andrew, James and John) took place on the Lake of Gennesaret. Known also as the Sea of Galilee, this important fresh water lake was the location of many important events in Jesus’ ministry. Tiberius Caesar later renamed the lake and adjacent town after himself. The northern and eastern borders of...
2022-02-12
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 10 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 4 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 10 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 4 Part 2 Temptations & Ministry This lecture begins by recalling the baptism of Jesus by John. John, the New Elijah, was well aware of his role. He always pointed towards Jesus. The baptism was a theophany, with all members of the Trinity present: the voice of the Father from above, the Holy Spirit in the bodily form of a dove, and Jesus himself. Not since the Garden of Eden has the Trinity so clearly been seen, and the baptism gives us hope for what we lost with Adam and Eve’s fall from g...
2022-02-05
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 9 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 4 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 9 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 4 Part 1 Temptations & Ministry This lecture begins by recalling the baptism of Jesus by John. John, the New Elijah, was well aware of his role. He always pointed towards Jesus. The baptism was a theophany, with all members of the Trinity present: the voice of the Father from above, the Holy Spirit in the bodily form of a dove, and Jesus himself. Not since the Garden of Eden has the Trinity so clearly been seen, and the baptism gives us hope for what we lost with Adam and Eve’s fall from g...
2022-01-29
31 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 8 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 3 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 8 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 3 Part 2 A Voice Cries Out “Nothing is impossible with God.” Our lecture this week opens with this reassuring statement, taken from Gabriel’s annunciation to Mary. We recall from last week that Mary was the singular blessed woman of the New Testament who, through Jesus, fulfills the prophecy of Genesis 3:15, and crushes the head of Satan. Mary’s power against Satan is also present in the Rosary, whose mysteries are meditations on the life of Christ. Many popes and saints have attested to the power of the Rosary: as d...
2022-01-22
31 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 7 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 3 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 7 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 3 Part 1 A Voice Cries Out “Nothing is impossible with God.” Our lecture this week opens with this reassuring statement, taken from Gabriel’s annunciation to Mary. We recall from last week that Mary was the singular blessed woman of the New Testament who, through Jesus, fulfills the prophecy of Genesis 3:15, and crushes the head of Satan. Mary’s power against Satan is also present in the Rosary, whose mysteries are meditations on the life of Christ. Many popes and saints have attested to the power of the Rosary: as d...
2022-01-14
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 6 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 2 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 6 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 2 Part 2 Jesus is Born The lecture this week begins with a look at Papal Infallibility and how it relates to Mary. Beginning with our first Pope, Peter, there has been an unbroken succession of apostolic authority. A dogma is declared infallible only when three criteria are met: the pronouncement must be made by the lawful successor of Peter; the subject matter must be in the area of faith and morals; the pope must speak ex cathedra, that is from the office and seat of Peter. Papal infallibility has...
2022-01-08
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 5 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 2 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 5 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 2 Part 1 Jesus is Born The lecture this week begins with a look at Papal Infallibility and how it relates to Mary. Beginning with our first Pope, Peter, there has been an unbroken succession of apostolic authority. A dogma is declared infallible only when three criteria are met: the pronouncement must be made by the lawful successor of Peter; the subject matter must be in the area of faith and morals; the pope must speak ex cathedra, that is from the office and seat of Peter. Papal infallibility has...
2022-01-01
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 4 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 1 Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 4 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 1 Part 2 Gabriel’s Announcement The Virgin Mary is at the center of the beginning of our lecture covering Luke 1. The church fathers, including Ambrose and Augustine, realized that Mary’s perpetual virginity was anticipated by the Old Testament prophets. In Ezekiel 44, we read about the locked eastern gate of the sanctuary, which could only be entered by the messianic prince. Mary is ever inviolate, even while giving birth to Jesus: like light passing through glass, Jesus was born of Mary, whose virginal integrity remained preserved. Mary serves as the gatew...
2021-12-24
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 3 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 1 Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 3 – The Gospel of Luke – Chapter 1 Part 1 Gabriel’s Announcement The Virgin Mary is at the center of the beginning of our lecture covering Luke 1. The church fathers, including Ambrose and Augustine, realized that Mary’s perpetual virginity was anticipated by the Old Testament prophets. In Ezekiel 44, we read about the locked eastern gate of the sanctuary, which could only be entered by the messianic prince. Mary is ever inviolate, even while giving birth to Jesus: like light passing through glass, Jesus was born of Mary, whose virginal integrity remained preserved. Mary serves as the gatew...
2021-12-19
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 2 – The Gospel of Luke – An Overview Part 2 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 2 – The Gospel of Luke – An Overview Part 2 We begin our study of the Gospel of Luke with an overview lecture, beginning with what we know about the author himself. From the historian, Eusebius, we learn that Luke was a physician from Antioch, an ancient Greek city located in Asia Minor. Antioch was the center of the early Church, and it was here that the followers of Jesus came to be known as “Christians.” Luke, a companion of St. Paul, is responsible for the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which comprise the greates...
2021-12-11
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke Ep 1 – The Gospel of Luke – An Overview Part 1 – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 1 – The Gospel of Luke – An Overview Part 1 We begin our study of the Gospel of Luke with an overview lecture, beginning with what we know about the author himself. From the historian, Eusebius, we learn that Luke was a physician from Antioch, an ancient Greek city located in Asia Minor. Antioch was the center of the early Church, and it was here that the followers of Jesus came to be known as “Christians.” Luke, a companion of St. Paul, is responsible for the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which comprise the greates...
2021-12-04
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-John Ep 44 – John 21 Part 2- The Reinstatement of Peter – The Gospel of St. John – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 44 – John 21 Part 2 –The Reinstatement of Peter We conclude our amazing journey through the Gospel of John with chapter 21. Sharon begins her lecture with the question Jesus asks of Peter and of each of us: Do you love me? This particular chapter is packed with an abundance of symbolism and profound theological truths. We can date the writing of John’s Gospel to a clue found in this chapter. The Sea of Galilee was known by a variety of other names, including the Sea of Chinnereth (meaning harp-shaped) and the Sea of Gennesaret. However, Joh...
2021-11-27
30 min
Sharon Doran Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-John Ep 43 – John 21 Part 1- The Reinstatement of Peter – The Gospel of St. John – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 43 – John 21 Part 1 –The Reinstatement of Peter We conclude our amazing journey through the Gospel of John with chapter 21. Sharon begins her lecture with the question Jesus asks of Peter and of each of us: Do you love me? This particular chapter is packed with an abundance of symbolism and profound theological truths. We can date the writing of John’s Gospel to a clue found in this chapter. The Sea of Galilee was known by a variety of other names, including the Sea of Chinnereth (meaning harp-shaped) and the Sea of Gennesaret. However, Joh...
2021-11-20
30 min
Single Besties
TANA TALKS WITH LUKE BENTLEY
WELCOME BACK INTERVIEW WITH LUKE BENTLEY! Luke talks all things comedy, church, community, and learning to balance it all while finding your voice. Be sure to follow Luke on instagram https://www.instagram.com/lukebentley/ INSTAGRAM.COM/TANATALKSPODCAST
2021-05-08
48 min
Weekly Wrap up Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke-9 – The Genealogy of Jesus Christ – The Gospel of St. Luke – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 9 – Luke’s Genealogy Traces Jesus Back to Universal Adam, not discrepancies but theological distinctions with Matthew. The Symbolism with St. Luke’s 77 Generations. The Genealogy of Jesus Christ is recorded differently by Matthew and Luke. Each unique author has a particular theological meaning behind their genealogies of Jesus Christ, the Messiah of God. Matthew recognized three groups of 14 generations giving a total of 42 generations, which was also the number of Israel’s encampments as they exited Egypt for the promised land. Jesus was the new Moses, out of Egypt I have called...
2019-04-05
29 min
Smart M&A Growth Strategies
Interview with Luke Conger & Derek Winn
We’ve got a full house this episode! Luke Conger and Derek Winn are joining us in the studio for a discussion on why insurance can be a valuable asset for a company to have at the closing table. Tune in! The post Interview with Luke Conger & Derek Winn first appeared on Quantive.
2019-04-04
22 min
Smart M&A Growth Strategies
Episode #7: Interview with Luke Conger & Derek Winn
Luke Conger specializes in helping organizations, ranging from small local start-ups, to well established large employers, design their employee benefits offering. Luke’s goal is to strategize an implement the benefits package that cuts their healthcare spending, increases their transparency into claims, and bends the cost curve of benefits – with a final result of helping … Episode #7: Interview with Luke Conger & Derek Winn Read More » The post Episode #7: Interview with Luke Conger & Derek Winn first appeared on Quantive.
2019-03-12
22 min
Seeking Truth Archives - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts
ST-Luke-2 – John the Fore-runner to Messiah – The Gospel of St. Luke – Seeking Truth with Sharon Doran – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Episode 2 – “John the Fore-runner to Messiah” – The Gospel of Luke Luke 1 begins with an address to “Most excellent Theophilus,” who may be a specific high ranking official. “Theophilus” also means beloved of God, and Luke might instead be writing an open letter the entire Christian community. Luke provides the historical detail that Herod is king at the time Jesus’ birth. Herod the Great, an Edomite, was not the legitimate ruler of Israel. Rather, he was a puppet king propped up by the occupying Romans. The Edomites were the descendants of Esau and the Israelites were the descendants of Jacob. The two nati...
2018-12-08
31 min
Radio vs. the Martians!
Fun Size Episode 27 – Not My Luke Skywalker!
Who truly owns a piece of art, a character or a media franchise? The artist, or the audience? We sit down with Sean Duncan to seek the answer to that and many other questions. We (finally) talk about Star Wars: … Continue reading →
2018-05-27
1h 08