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Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesThe Church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) - Pastor Nathan MillerTo The One Who Conquers Sermon SeriesThe book of Revelation is addressed to seven churches that reside in ancient Asia. In the seven sections that address each of these churches we discover that they had different strengths and weaknesses. The Lord addresses their righteousness and their sin and as we study the Lord’s messages to the seven churches, we can discover His teaching for our life and for our church.Pastor Nathan Miller preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.2025-05-2634 min

Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesI AM the Good Shepherd - Pastor Nathan MillerI AM Sermon SeriesJesus declares “I am the __________” seven times in the Gospel of John. In each of these declarations, the word that comes next teaches us deeply about the nature and character of Jesus. Join us as we look at these seven “I am” statements in John and explore the depths of Jesus’ love for His people and grow in our own love for Him.Pastor Nathan Miller preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.2025-03-2432 min

The Joie Miller PodcastLet's Talk About It | Keys to Healthy Communication in Marriage with Pastor Nathan MillerIn this episode of The Joie Miller Podcast, Pastor Nathan Miller joins us to discuss one of the most important foundations of a healthy marriage: communication. From learning to listen with grace to speaking with love and truth, Pastor Nathan shares practical wisdom and biblical insight on how to strengthen your connection, handle conflict with peace, and create a marriage that reflects God's design. Whether you're newly married or years into your journey, this conversation will encourage you to speak life, build unity, and grow closer than ever before. Let’s talk about it.The Joie Miller Podcast is a...2025-03-2125 min

Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesJames 1:13-18 - Pastor Nathan MillerJames: Faith that doesn’t work, doesn’t work Sermon SeriesThe Bible is clear that a person is saved through faith in Jesus. We aren’t saved through being good enough people or doing enough right actions, but through faith in the Son of God. The Bible is also clear that not everyone who claims to have faith in Jesus does. So, what does a living, active, true faith in God look like? How can we know if our faith is genuine and growing? The book of James helps us to understand what we will s...2024-06-2333 min

Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesBaruch Haba B'shem Adonai - Pastor Nathan MillerBaruch Haba B’shem Adonai Sermon SeriesJoin us as we embark on a disciple’s journey, pursuing Jesus, the Son of God! Together we will witness a crowd’s fervent but misunderstood cry, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD,” during His triumphal entry. We will experience the profound moment when Jesus is unveiled as the Christ, the Son of God, before Israel. We shall navigate the disciples” path as each scene magnifies Jesus and explores the tension of Jesus as a blessing and Jesus becoming a curse for us. As we journe...2024-02-0437 min

Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesMark 8:22-38 - Pastor Nathan MillerOpen Your Eyes Sermon SeriesThe gospel of Mark declares Jesus to be the Son of God. In it’s first few chapters Jesus identity is revealed and it becomes clear that He is unlike anyone who has ever walked the earth, because He is God in human flesh. In Mark 5-8, Jesus puts His power on display as He establishes His authority over everything in the physical and spiritual realm. More than that, in these chapters, Jesus repeatedly teaches his disciples that through faith, they have access to this power to accomplish the works of...2023-05-2934 min

The Joie Miller PodcastAll Things Relationship - Part 2 with Pastors Joie and NathanRelationships built on the foundation and fundamentals of Biblical principles can create a love worth having! By implementing the same principles, God exhibits in His relationship with us; love, faith, and affirmations, we are able to look at our spouses through a lens that makes life together so enjoyable. Sow where you want to go to enable your relationships to flourish and fulfill you in the ways God intended! Tune in as we wrap up my Q@A with my husband, Pastor Nathan Miller! The Joie Miller Podcast is a weekly podcast designed to...2023-02-1723 min

More to the Story with Andy Miller IIIRevival at Asbury - Drs. Michael Brown and Nathan MillerAsbury Revival The work of King Jesus in Wilmore, KY is an answer to prayer. With hundreds of friends and family impacted by this awakening at Asbury, I had a couple of conversations with people there. Here are a few links to those testimonies of God’s work. Additionally I did a live interview with my friend, Dr. Michael Brown, who was a leader in the Brownsville Revival and has some advice as we begin this period of awakening. Conversation with Dr. Steve Seamands Conversations with Drs. Micha...2023-02-1652 min

Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesPsalm 46 - Pastor Nathan MillerEpic Poetry Sermon SeriesPoetry has a way of transforming how we think and understand the world. The book of Psalms, which is a book of poetry, softens our hearts and transforms us to live a life of intimacy with God. This book takes us through the psalms of lament and the psalms of praise, sometimes addressing both topics in a few verses. This reminds us that lamenting is an important part of intimacy with God. However, we do not need to stay in that place of lament. We can move forward with anticipation as...2022-08-2938 min

The Joie Miller PodcastCommunication In Marriage | With Pastor Nathan MillerIf you want a marriage that will last, you have to understand the keys to effective communication. Knowing how to talk about the areas of your relationship that are frustrating, challenging, or even painful is one of the skills that will keep your marriage healthy and strong. Today, join me and my husband, Pastor Nathan Miller, as we share from our personal experience what we believe to be the keys to effective communication in marriage. We'll talk about everything from misconceptions about communicating to active listening to how your cell phone habits may be affecting your relationship.2022-02-1826 min

Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesWork and Finances - Pastor Nathan MillerPastor Nathan Miller 2021-07-1236 min

Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesWork and Finances - Pastor Nathan MillerTools for Wisdom Sermon SeriesGod has made people to work in certain way. He has made us to treat other people in a certain way. He has made us to do our work in a certain way. He has made us to handle our finances in a certain way. When we live according to the way that God has designed us to live, that is called wisdom. When we live in contrast to the way God has designed us to live, that is called foolishness. The book of Proverbs teaches us what it means...2021-07-0537 min

Friendship Church - Sunday Morning MessagesGod Keeps His Promises - Pastor Nathan MillerWe are living in crazy times. Many days the world around us seems to be spinning out of control and so much of what is going on around us is broken and wrong. In the middle of this hecticness and wickedness, we want to live lives that are filled with God’s power so that we can live in holiness and make a difference in the lives of those around us. Elijah was a man, who like us, was living in crazy and wicked times and yet God’s power worked through him in miraculous and powerful ways. Join us f...2020-11-0234 min

Single dad, over 4096: Patrick Mahomes signs a record contractYoung Mahomes inks a half billion dollar contract. Is he underpaid if they win a few titles? Over paid? Is it a team breaker? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-miller3/support 2020-07-0703 min

Single dad, over 4094: Cam Newton signs with PatriotsWhat does Cam give to a team based of timing?! How much impact does he have? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-miller3/support 2020-06-3004 min

Single dad, over 4093: cowboys sign Andy DaltonWhat does it mean for Dak Prescott with the signing of former Bengals starter Andy Dalton? Should he be worried or is this an insurance policy? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-miller3/support 2020-05-0311 min

Single dad, over 4092: NFL draft recapWho won the draft, who's building for the future and who completely missed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-miller3/support 2020-05-0216 min

Single dad, over 4091: NFL draft day 1 recapThoughts on the pics from day 1 of the NFL draft --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-miller3/support 2020-04-2417 min

Single dad, over 4090: Gronk traded to Bucs and Tom BradyBreaking news: Buccaneers acquire Rob Gronkowski to pair with Tom Brady. Is that the best offense in football? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-miller3/support 2020-04-2106 min

Single dad, over 4089: NFL draft previewThe NfL draft is a few days away - who will your team take? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-miller3/support 2020-04-2121 min

The Joie Miller PodcastBetter Together with Pastor Nathan MillerPastor Joie welcomes a special guest to the podcast this week as she sits down with Pastor Nathan Miller of Champion Christian Center! Pastors Joie and Nathan discuss what it's been like to be in ministry together and what us women can do to make the journey--in ministry and marriage--a joyful one from a man's perspective.2019-10-2548 min

The MrsREV PodcastBetter Together with Pastor Nathan Miller Pastor Joie welcomes a special guest to the podcast this week as she sits down with Pastor Nathan Miller of Champion Christian Center! Pastors Joie and Nathan discuss what it's been like to be in ministry together and what us women can do to make the journey--in ministry and marriage--a joyful one from a man's perspective. 2019-10-1848 min

Single dad, over 4071: Josh Gordon suspended again and how Nathan Peterman is employed vs Colin Kaepernick is crazyJosh Gordon is facing a substance abuse suspension and Kaepernick can't get a job vs Nathan Peterman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nathan-miller3/support 2018-12-2003 min

Accredited Income Property Investment Specialist (AIPIS)AIPIS 184 - Self Managing Your Properties with Nathan MillerJason Hartman talks with the founder of Rentec Direct, Nathan Miller, as the two seek to help investors self manage their properties with tools such as Rentec Direct. Rentec offers complete solutions including inventory, property management tools, and now exclusive financing with terms you will appreciate. Nathan says Rentec Direct is designed for investors with 2-20 income properties. Tenant screening, automated payments and a property manager access option makes the tool accessible and easy to use. Key Takeaways: [1:52] Rentec Direct’s average client is an investor with 2-20 properties. [3:51] The Rentec tool is de...2017-05-1226 min

Finding Asheville PodcastTell Me A StoryWhen you think of storytelling, you probably picture people sitting around a campfire trading tall tales of action, adventure, horror, or even comedy. That type of entertainment is as old as mankind itself, and continues to this day. This week we spoke to professional storyteller David Joe Miller. David tell us what it's like to be a storyteller, where he got his start, how he can make a living at it, and what you can do to get started telling tales. We were also lucky enough to have him share one of his stories with us. 2016-05-3100 min

Finding Asheville Podcast100th Episode Celebration, and an Islamic EducationOver two years ago Nathan Miller started the Finding Asheville podcast. Unfortunately Nathan had to move away, but Benny and Emily have tried to keep this wonderful program alive. Today is Finding Asheville's landmark one hundredth episode. We got a bit more serious than usual for our hundredth and spoke to Mohammad Taha, the Imam (spiritual leader) of the Islamic Center of Asheville. Mohammad spoke to us about many aspects of Islam, what it means to be a Muslim, and the positive experiences he's has as a Muslim in Asheville. The Islamic Center of Asheville is a smal...2016-03-1200 min

Finding Asheville PodcastGet To Know Your Hosts Benny Whitaker and Emily TrimnalFinding Asheville was originally created and curated by Nathan Miller. Over a course of two years Nathan interviewed, cataloged, and took painstaking efforts to create a high quality podcast that spoke to the hearts of Asheville, and Western North Carolina. When Nathan took a job that required him to move, Emily Trimnal and Benny Whitaker stepped up to take over Finding Asheville and carry on the amazing work that Nathan started. In this weeks episode, instead of sitting down with a featured guest, Emily and Benny sit down and tell you about themselves. With Benny a Western N...2015-12-1800 min

Finding Asheville PodcastKatie Button of Curate and NightbellKnow limitations, ask questions, trust with Chef Katie Button Nathan sits down with chef Katie Button of Curate and Nightbell for the 84th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in South Carolina and New Jersey, how one can get stuck in a particular career path despite being unhappy, how one gets the courage to leave such path, why despite being successful, Katie Button would not recommend opening your own restaurant after only two year’s of cooking experience, how she learned from her experience at El Bulli that structure could pave way for creativ...2015-09-1400 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJohn Fleer of RhubarbRespect Culture, Craft, Product Nathan sits down with chef John Fleer of Rhubarb for the 83rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Winston Salem, how a graduate school discussion about craft lead to a transition from academia to the kitchen, how Asheville chefs can help build a food system that will eventually benefit the food insecure, who can’t afford to dine at farm to table Asheville restaurants now or buy local produce, how a stint running the Culinary Institute of America’s restaurant completely changed how he viewed his career, why perceiv...2015-09-0700 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJoe Scully of The Corner Kitchen, Chestnut, and Corner Kitchen CateringNathan sits down with chef Joe Scully and co-owner of The Corner Kitchen and Chestnut and Corner Kitchen Catering for the 82nd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Demarest, New Jersey, why show business was his first career passion, the benefits of attending the Culinary Institute of America even for cooks who have years of experience in a kitchen, the importance of ‘pre-meal’ in determining success of Asheville restaurants, and why Joe and his business partner Kevin Westmoreland’s approach to conflict resolution has been key to the growth of The Corner Kitchen. This epi...2015-08-3100 min

Finding Asheville PodcastCeleste Adams of The Burger Bar & Sadie Mae's Mobile BoutiqueWhy rush in figuring it out? Nathan sits down with Celeste Adams of The Burger Bar and Sadie Mae's Mobile Boutique for the 81st episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in Asheville, N.C., why the service industry is a haven for those that can’t decide what is the optimal career is for them, why learning to follow through on commitment no matter what that commitment may be helps you later on in life especially in business, how a brainstorming session for possible business ventures lead to Sadie Mae’s Mobile Boutique, why...2015-04-2000 min

Finding Asheville PodcastCatherine Campbell of Bright PlanningPick your focus... Nathan sits down with Catherine Campbell of Bright Planning for the 80th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Hayesville, NC, why marketing entrepreneurs need to pick a focus in a world full of free marketing information, why an unexpected layoff and a pep talk from Seth Godin lead to Catherine starting her own business, why LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to reach out to potential clients and customers, what the biggest mistake businesses make in marketing, and the nuts and bolts of Catherine’s new project Step Into Your S...2015-03-2900 min

Finding Asheville PodcastChristine Garvin, choreographer and dancerEmbracing self empowerment... Nathan sits down with local choreographer and dancer Christine Garvin for the 79th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Rocky Mount, N.C., where do you find a balance between loving one’s body image and at the same time living a healthy lifestyle, why a willingness to be vulnerable and community build is a necessary step in both entrepreneurship and personal wellbeing, why dance can be the ultimate form of self empowerment, and why a personally defeating 9-5 lead Christine to teaching dance full-time. This episode...2015-03-2300 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJeri Bartley owner of Jeribella & co-owner of Copper Fish Metal ArtsFailure + sacrifice + hard work = results Nathan sits down with local artist Jeri Bartley owner of Jeribella and co-owner of Copper Fish Metal Arts for the 78th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about how the death of her stepfather lead to her pursuing her passion full time, why pursuing your passion as a living may require living a lifestyle of lesser needs, why buying jewelry made from scraps is more environmentally and morally sound than buying from corporate jewelers, why learning a trade requires a prolonged period of sucking at such trade, and why the working...2015-03-0900 min

Finding Asheville PodcastStu Helm of Cheesy Graphics, Asheville Flyers for Kids, and local food criticSuccess = F@#$king hard work? Nathan sits down with local artist, graphic designer, food critic, and publisher of Asheville Flyer for Kids, Stu Helm for the 77th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in the Northeast, how working remedial jobs for seven years was the tipping point for taking his art career seriously, why the key to being a successful artist is adopting a craftsman work ethic, why the internet allows introverts to be successful entrepreneurs, and why Asheville Flyer for Kids is his dream come true. This episode was mixed a...2015-03-0200 min

Finding Asheville PodcastAndy Herod, local artist and owner of andyherod.comCreating affordable art... Nathan sits down with local artist Andy Herod for the 76th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Oklahoma, how his initial passion of being an artist took a back seat to a pretty prolific rock career for a decade, why his focus as an artist has been on pumping out a lot of affordable small art pieces versus selling large expensive pieces, and why succeeding as an artist means showing up every single day and doing the work. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Ma...2015-02-2300 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJessica Tomasin of Echo Mountain Recording Studio and Jet Up ProductionsDetroit work ethic in an artists' town... Nathan sits down with Jessica Tomasin of Echo Mountain Recording Studio and Jet Up Productions for the 75th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, why writing has always been her outlet for creativity, what the studio process looks like for both novice and veteran musicians, why success in the music industry is dependent on finding a balance between entrepreneurship and art, and what is the state and goals of Asheville Musical Professionals. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking ...2015-02-1600 min

Finding Asheville PodcastSteve Goff of King James Public HouseWaiting for offal things to happen... Nathan sits down with chef Steve Goff of King James Public House for the 74th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in a blue-collar family, why the birth of his daughter turned around his career and turned his life into a life long mission of making her proud, why he has fallen in love with the cuisine of England and peasant food, what he has learned about the culinary world since becoming an instructor at AB Tech, why cooking offal may be a metaphor for his upbri...2015-02-0900 min

Finding Asheville PodcastBrian Boggs & Melanie Moeller Boggs of Brian Boggs ChairmakersEmbracing purpose to change business culture... Nathan sits down with Brian Boggs and Melanie Moeller Boggs, co-owners of Brian Boggs Chairmakers for the 73rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Kentucky and the Dominican Republic, how frustration as an artist with only being able to tell stories through two dimensions lead to a career in woodworking, why identifying your purpose and your company’s purpose provides a roadmap to creating a business culture you ultimately want, why failure in 2008 despite being in business for 15 years lead to Brian actually thinking about his craf...2015-02-0200 min

Finding Asheville PodcastMark E. Flowers & Kristy Higby of Mountain Tea StudiosNathan sits down with artists Mark E. Flowers and Kristy Higby of Mountain Tea Studios for the 72nd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about why the places you go in life are determined where you get A’s, why now is the best time to get into a career in arts, why to be an artist today is synonymous with being an entrepreneur, why technology has expanded the ability of artists to create work that comments on the world’s problems, and how choosing a career that provides opportunities to make art may be more sustainable than a full blo...2015-01-2600 min

Finding Asheville PodcastMichelle Baker of The CanoeLearning to Speak... Nathan sits down with Michelle Baker author, artist, photographer, and creativity consultant for the 71st episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about her new book The Canoe, growing up in a funeral director family, how a dream to become a photographer landed her a computer-programming career, why a fact about how many women authors actually submit op-ed pieces was the tipping point to finally have the courage to share her writing with the public, what her hopes were for The Canoe, and what she learned about the book business. This episode...2015-01-1900 min

Finding Asheville PodcastPhil Cheney, artist and co-owner of Cheney GraphicsFinding artistic voice by trusting intuition... Nathan sits down with Phil Cheney artist and co-owner of Cheney Graphics Custom Screen Printing and Signs for the 70th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in South Florida, why finding your artistic voice amounts to trusting your intuition, why he passed on the opportunity to do his own animated television show based on his work, what painting live as a part of Snake Medicine Oil Show was like, and why if for some reason you gave up your dream of becoming an artist there is still...2015-01-1200 min

Finding Asheville PodcastSara Day Evans of Accelerating AppalachiaReal vs imagined fear... Nathan sits down with Sara Day Evans owner of Accelerating Appalachia for the 69th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about how she found music early on in life, why she walked away from a music-recording contract, what all is involved with the Accelerating Appalachia process, why business prosperity in the South will require more than a resurgence in farms and textiles, and why success at life is about embracing real fear and disregarding imagined fear? This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market St...2015-01-0500 min

Finding Asheville PodcastBen Williamson of CrossFit Pisgah & Grey Eagle CrossFitHealthy competition breeds results... Nathan sits down with Ben Williamson owner of CrossFit Pisgah and Grey Eagle CrossFit for the 68th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Eufaula, Alabama, why achievement has always been as simple as wanting it and going after it for Ben, why CrossFit as an industry tends to market itself through its’ consumers, why community service is not only the right thing to do, but also is a free opportunity for you to market your business, and a little words of wisdom for those 2015 fitness New Years r...2014-12-2900 min

Finding Asheville PodcastDebby Maugans & Christine Sykes Lowe of Farmer & Chef South and Farmer & Chef AshevilleSharing Asheville's food story... Nathan sits down with Debby Maugans and Christine Sykes Lowe of Farmer and Chef South and authors of Farmer and Chef Asheville the cookbook for the 67th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Jacksonville, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina, what lead to the birth of Farmer and Chef South, the decision to self publish versus going through a book publisher, the psychology of a cookbook consumer, why chefs in Asheville were willing to share some of their best recipes for the cookbook, and what may be next for Farm...2014-12-2200 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJulie Stehling of Early Girl Eatery & King Daddy's Chicken and Waffle Local ingredients with a side of community & purpose... Nathan sits down with Julie Stehling co-owner of Early Girl Eatery and King Daddy's Chicken and Waffle for the 66th episode of Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in suburban Detroit, why you first open a business it is a lot like throwing a party every day and you hope people come, what the decision was to open King Daddy’s Chicken and Waffle, why if you want to go into the restaurant business you better be doing it for the love and not the p...2014-12-1500 min

Finding Asheville PodcastNina Hart of Writing From the Top of Your HeadCreating safe spaces for artistic growth... Nathan sits down with Nina Hart author of ‘Somewhere in a Town You Never Knew Existed Somewhere’, Kaizen-Muse Creativity coach, owner of Writing From The Top of Your Head, and local massage therapist for the 65th episode of Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, what it was like to work with choreographer Sarah Shelton Mann as a dancer in the San Francisco based performance group Contraband, why if your art is making some individuals uncomfortable you are probably on the right track, why most peo...2014-12-0800 min

Finding Asheville PodcastTommy Calloway of the Feral ChihuahuasFalling in love with getting it done... Nathan sits down with Tommy Calloway of the Feral Chihuahuas and Tommy Gun Productions for the 64th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in Highlands, NC, what it was like to work as a roadie for Disney on Ice, how a live sitcom was the inspiration for the Feral Chihuahuas, why a joy for the process keeps Tommy going after 10 years of performing sketch comedy despite little financial payoff, and what may be next for Asheville’s funniest comedy troupe. This epi...2014-12-0100 min

Finding Asheville PodcastDiana King of Edible Arrangements AshevilleBusiness success is all about building something bigger than yourself, at least according to Diana King owner of Edible Arrangements Asheville. Nathan sits down with Diana King owner of Edible Arrangements Asheville for the 63rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Connecticut, why she fell in love with computer programming as a teenager, why the best way to learn to run a business is to be in the midst of running one, why franchises do play a role in the support local movement, and why succeeding in Asheville is not a...2014-11-2400 min

Finding Asheville PodcastBethany Adams of Rhetorical FactoryCity permitting, moving the goal posts for Asheville entrepreneurs.. Nathan sits down with Bethany Adams owner of the Rhetorical Factory for the 62nd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about her childhood ambition of becoming a Broadway actress, why she always wanted to own her own business, why art is ultimately an unspoken extension of the artist without the artist thinking about him or herself while creating their particular art piece, why the city permitting process and dealing with contractors can prevent those not financially fortunate from opening a business, and the next evolut...2014-11-1700 min

Finding Asheville PodcastHaley Steinhardt of Soul Tree PublicationsFinding truth in the moment... Nathan sits down with Haley Steinhardt owner of Soul Tree Publications for the 61st episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about getting over the fear of self-promotion, growing up in Ohio, what it was like to work for Lark Books, how she built a profitable Reiki business and found the courage to walk away from that same business, why Soul Tree Publications is her new purpose and why life is all about finding truth in the present moment. This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworki...2014-11-1000 min

Finding Asheville PodcastChad Oliphant of Smiling Hara TempehTurning knowlege into practice... Nathan sits down with Chad Oliphant owner of Smiling Hara Tempeh for the 60th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about grow up in Muncie, Indiana, his ambition of becoming a rock star which included performing rock shows in Albuquerque storage units, what he learned at the Kushi Institute in Massachusetts which was later an inspiration for Smiling Hara Tempeh, the goals of Smiling Hara's Kickstarter project to raise money to produce tempeh made with hemp that is grown by US veterans, and why knowledge is just knowledge until put int...2014-11-0300 min

Finding Asheville PodcastKelly Prime of Relax & Rejuvenate of AshevilleLimitless potential? Nathan sits down with Kelly Prime owner of Relax and Rejuvenate of Asheville and board member of Just Economics of Western North Carolina for the 59th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in Hunington Beach, CA, what Asheville can learn from the city of Portland’s growth, what is the upside of being a social entrepreneur, the evils of Groupon, the goals of Just Economics of Western North Carolina, and how a twenty year FedEx worker made the transition to owning her own massage and wellness center. 2014-10-2700 min

Finding Asheville PodcastDavid Brown of Doc Brown's BBQLeaving history figuratively and literally? Nathan sits down with David 'Doc' Brown of Doc Brown's BBQ food truck for the 58th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in New England, why he wanted to be a history professor growing up, what motivated him to leave academia for his very own BBQ food truck, how you learn risk aversion and why setting the bar low is sometimes ultimately a good thing. This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. B...2014-10-2000 min

Finding Asheville PodcastKelly Denson of Lush Life ProductionsTaking the Leap? Nathan sits down with Kelly Denson of Lush Life Productions for the 57th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in Punta Gorda, Florida, whether or not working with baseball player Alex Rodriguez is as bad as it sounds, what the difference is between marketing Southwest Florida restaurants versus Asheville restaurants, why jumping out of an airplane prepared her for jumping from a day job to owning her own business, and why running a business with intention is her key to success in 2015. This episode...2014-10-1300 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJim Mackenzie and Sarah Giavedoni of Stuff Monsters Like, The Pop Project, & Asheville Zombie WalkMonsters of persistence? Nathan sits down with Jim Mackenzie and Sarah Giavedoni of Stuff Monsters Like, The Pop Project, and organizers of the Asheville Zombie Walk for the 56th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in small town North Carolina, why you should consider donating to the Pop Project, a non profit focused on providing books to schools, veterans, and prisons, what inspired them to launch a kickstarter project to record a folk album on the moon, why local Asheville UFO sightings may have been caused by this local blogging duo, an...2014-10-0600 min

Finding Asheville PodcastAmanda Anne Platt of The HoneycuttersAn introverted lead vocalist? Nathan sits down with Amanda Anne Platt of The Honeycutters for the 55th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in small town in New York, why a banjo in a store front in college was the start to her musical career, what it ultimately takes to write a song, what it means to take country music back to its roots, and how an introvert ever got the courage to step on stage and sing to a group of strangers about her life. This e...2014-09-2900 min

Finding Asheville PodcastReza Setayesh owner of Rezaz and PiazzaWorking hard in the face of bigotry? Nathan sits down with Chef Reza Setayesh owner of restaurants Rezaz and Piazza for the 54th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about why the kitchen was ultimately the best way to express himself, why working hard was his best solution to deal with Americans who abused and harassed him because of his Iranian background given the Iranian hostage crisis, why you must learn how to eat before you can truly learn how to cook, and why French technique really can enhance traditional cultural recipes. 2014-09-2200 min

Finding Asheville PodcastSam Etheridge of Ambrozia Bar and BistroPirates in the kitchen? Nathan sits down with Chef Sam Etheridge owner of Ambrozia Bar and Bistro for the 53rd episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the intricacies of the Cuban sandwich, why despite being one of the top chefs in Albuquerque nobody seems to know about that here in Asheville, at least Nathan anyways, how a speech from Chef John Fleer inspired him to ditch a completely different business venture and open a restaurant in Asheville, and why he prefers a pirate kitchen over a quiet kitchen. ...2014-09-1500 min

Finding Asheville PodcastMicah Mackenzie of Micah Mackenzie PhotographyHomeless to Best of WNC? Nathan sits down with Micah Mackenzie owner of Micah Mackenzie Photography for the one year anniversary episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Sumter, SC, why he believes in the potential of Asheville, why losing all the photographs of a wedding he was hired for was a turning point in his career, and how he made his way from living in a halfway house in Atlanta to being voted the best photographer in Western North Carolina four years in a row. This episode was reco...2014-09-0800 min

Finding Asheville PodcastSteven Paulson of Melt Your Heart food truckRefusing to melt under others' expectations... Nathan sits down with Steven Paulson co-owner of Melt Your Heart food truck for the 50th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Milwaukee, how his time in Portland inspired him to open a food truck, why he decided to vagabond and see the United States straight out of high school, what is attractive about working in a kitchen, why a grilled cheese food truck was the idea that the Paulsons went with, and why some food trucks in Asheville fail. This episod...2014-09-0100 min

Finding Asheville PodcastMeherwan Irani of Chai Pani & MG Road LoungeLearning to craft a story for business success... Nathan sits down with Chef Meherwan Irani co-owner of Chai Pani Asheville, MG Road Lounge, Chai Pani Decatur, and yet to be opened Buxton Hall Barbecue for the 50th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in India, why he decided to transition from a lucrative real estate sales career to opening Chai Pani, how to develop a chef’s palate, why intention and follow through is all you need in life to succeed, why being in the moment is Meherwan's solution to balancing the work betwe...2014-08-2500 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJared Rutledge of Waking Life Hand-brewed Coffee and EspressoEmbracing vulnerability? Nathan sits down with Jared Rutledge co-owner of Waking Life Hand-brewed Coffee and Espresso for the 49th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in West Asheville, what sparked the neighborhood’s growth, why there seems to be a lack of educatin when it comes to coffee with consumers, why being vulnerable can set you up for not only business success, but also personal success, and why the new trend of putting butter in your coffee may not have the scientific backing that you think that it does. Here is...2014-08-1800 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJustin Ferraby of The Orange Peel/Dig FestivalFinding America on Finding Asheville? Nathan sits down with Justin Ferraby, operations manager at The Orange Peel and Dig Festival organizer for the 48th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in the UK, why perhaps you should spend more than $40 on a bottle of wine, how he risked everything to be a U.S. citizen, including an extended time living here illegally, what would compel someone to throw a music festival like Dig Fest that has a mostly local focus, and finally why The Orange Peel has become one of the most succes...2014-08-1100 min

Finding Asheville PodcastAnne Grier of Gaining Ground FarmThe love of farming... Nathan sits down with Anne Grier of Gaining Ground Farm for the 45th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Virginia, why farming was always her passion, how an organic vegetarian restaurant in Brevard, N.C. was her introduction to organic farming, the pathway to opening Gaining Ground Farm, and why despite the hardships of farming she has never thought about leaving the profession. 2014-07-2100 min

Finding Asheville PodcastDanny Reed of Hot Stuff TattooNo excuses just prove yourself... Nathan sits down with Danny Reed owner of Hot Stuff Tattoo, for the 44th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Charleston, S.C., why art was always a part of his life, how he learned to tattoo, why success comes down to pursuing what you are good at and staying consistent, why despite financial constraints you really can do whatever you put your mind to as long as you prove yourself, why being versatile as a tattoo artist is the key to running a su...2014-07-1400 min

Finding Asheville PodcastDavid Forbes of The Asheville BladeRationality amidst fear? Nathan sits down with David Forbes, editor of The Asheville Blade, for the 43rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in rural Northeastern North Carolina, how class impacts political participation, why he started reading the newspaper as early as the second grade, whether or not writer’s block actually exists, why he fell in love with local journalism, why Asheville should be rather than to seem, why Asheville has to tackle its lack of diversity, defacto segregation, and low wages now, the future of The Asheville Blade, and...2014-07-0700 min

Finding Asheville PodcastElliot Moss of Punk Wok/Buxton Hall BarbecueChick-fil-A to James Beard Award winner, Elliot Moss will figure it out Nathan sits down with Chef Elliot Moss of Punk Wok and Buxton Hall Barbecue for the 42nd episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Florence, S.C., why art was a major part of Elliot’s life, how he went straight from a cook at Chick-fil-A to being a chef, why an Italian restaurant in Philadelphia played a key role in opening his culinary world view, how the Admiral went from a bar menu to what it’s known for now, t...2014-06-3000 min

Finding Asheville PodcastMark Capon of Harvest Records He be like Napster doesn't scare me fool... Nathan sits down with Mark Capon, co-owner of Harvest Records for the 41st episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Jacksonville, Fla., why he decided to pick up a bass instead of the guitar or drums at the age of 13, why he knew he was always going to do something he enjoyed for a living, why naivety played a little role in Harvest Record’s success, what it is like to also manage bands on the side, why at the end of the...2014-06-2300 min

Finding Asheville PodcastBrian Sonoskus of Tupelo Honey CafeGrateful Dead success stories part three? Nathan sits down with Brian Sonoskus, Executive Chef at Tupelo Honey Cafe for the 40th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in New Jersey, whether or not Tupelo Honey Cafe has the best biscuits in the South, his days of following the Grateful Dead around, why somebody from New Jersey can cook Southern food right, how he eventually landed a gig at Tupelo Honey, why he had the need to run his own farm, and whether or not Tupelo Honey will eventually become a nationa...2014-06-1600 min

Finding Asheville PodcastMichele Scheve, founder of Asheville Disclaimer, co-owner of Slice of Life Comedy, Asheville FM DJDon't be afraid to charge for your hard work... Nathan sits down with Michele Scheve, founder of Asheville Disclaimer, co-owner of Slice of Life Comedy, and DJ at AshevilleFM.org for the 39th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about what it is was like to be raised by two doctors, what it is like to participate in lucid dreaming, why the key to life is finding humor in tragedy, the birth and fall of the Asheville Disclaimer, and what may be next of one of Asheville’s original comedy writers. 2014-06-0900 min

Finding Asheville PodcastWesley Wright of Taste & See Food TruckTaste money you may, but time is more important see... Nathan sits down with Wesley Wright, owner of Taste & See food truck for the 38th episode of the Finding Asheville Podcast. They chat about growing up in Decatur, Alabama, why watching Paul Prudhomme cook was his gateway to the culinary world, why the AB Tech culinary program is regarded as the Harvard on the hill, why he eventually gave up his passion for cooking for the corporate world, and how ultimately the food truck business provided an escape hatch from that corporate world. 2014-06-0200 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJason Spencer of Tribe.ly & The Flight FormulaFinding a heart for the 'tin man' entrepreneur? Nathan sits down with Jason Spencer owner of TRIBE.LY for the 37th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Telford, PA, how he once walked away from his business and his dream by walking straight out his office door and directly home 8 miles in the rain and never looked back, why Asheville offers a safe place to heal, why everyone has a unique gift to offer to the world, and why the concept of resistance can show us what we are ultimately supposed to d...2014-05-2600 min

Finding Asheville PodcastScott Meek of Scott Meek WoodworksRevealing the grain of our soul? Nathan sits down with Scott Meek owner of Scott Meek Woodworks for the 36th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Hastings, Mich., why a degree in Engineering isn’t the right answer for everybody that is good at math, how a door-to-door sales job opened up his world perspective, how he had the courage despite one business failing to be able to start another one, why consumers who are already starting to think about where their food comes from needs to have the same...2014-05-1900 min

Oral ArgumentEpisode 19: The Prayer AbidesShaking off the rust after a two-week break, we’re back to argue about the Supreme Court’s latest entry in the “Let Us Pray” genre. We are joined by law and religion scholar Nathan Chapman and focus on ancient Greece, where by Greece we mean Greece, New York, and by ancient we mean 1999. That’s when the town began to invite local clergy to its monthly Town Board meetings to deliver short prayers. For almost a decade, these prayers were uniformly Christian and almost always explicitly so. Government and prayer: what to do? We disagree. This show’s lin...2014-05-171h 42

Finding Asheville PodcastJonathan Wainscott, artist, woodworker, former City Council Candidate, and stay at home fatherThe heel the City of Asheville needs? Nathan sits down with Jonathan Wainscott, former City Council candidate, West Asheville advocate, former woodworker, artist and stay at home dad for the 35th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Clemson, SC, why he eventually pursued a degree in interior design versus political science, why woodworking was initially a passion that eventually wore down over time, what it was like to run for Asheville City Council, and why the lack of embracing elders is perhaps the biggest thing America is missing.2014-05-1200 min

Finding Asheville PodcastSean McNeal of Asheville Growler and The Bar of SoapEvolving into Stability? Nathan sits down with Sean McNeal owner of Bar of Soap and Asheville Growler for the 34th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Nashville, TN, why he wanted to write the next great American novel, why he gave up a career as a scuba diving instructor, what it was like to be a wilderness firefighter, his time with the Asheville Global Report, why his multipronged approach at Bar of Soap provides a business failsafe, whether he may have opened Asheville Growler too early, and whether the beer economy h...2014-05-0500 min

Finding Asheville PodcastJeff Miller, owner of Luella's Bar-B-QueMaster of pits? Nathan sits down with Jeff Miller owner of Luella’s Bar-B-Que for the 33rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Iowa City, Iowa, how he fell in love with cooking, what he learned from James Beard Award winner Ben Barker when he was cooking at Magnolia Grill in Durham, NC, whether North Carolina barbecue is really up to snuff with the rest of the country, and why finding a quiet moment is really the key to living a healthy life.2014-04-2800 min

Finding Asheville PodcastCharles Triber & Tanya Triber of The JunctionClimbing your own ladder? Nathan sits down with Charles Triber and Tanya Triber owners of The Junction for the 32nd episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in South Carolina and New Mexico, how they eventually found each other in Portland, Oregon, why Asheville became their final destination in a cross country road trip to find a new home, why hitting a financial ceiling lead to the adoption of The Junction and why taking risks will pay off. 2014-04-2100 min

Finding Asheville PodcastChef Brian Ross of DoughLearning to step back? Nathan sits down with Brian Ross of Dough for the 31st episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Miami, how Dough went from a market driven concept to more of a restaurant, the rewards of adapting to what your customers want, how to step back when your business is consuming your life, and what Brian thinks turning half a century means to him. 2014-04-1300 min

Finding Asheville PodcastGabriel Shaffer, Asheville Folk artsist/Outsider artistThe future Mike Tyson of art? Nathan sits down with Asheville folk artist/outsider artist Gabriel Shaffer for the 30th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Parkersburg, WV, how a vision of Gabriel’s grandfather inspired him to write, traveling in bands, how painting saved his life, why Gabriel trains to paint like a boxer would train for a fight, and what may be next for Asheville’s most self critical artist. 2014-04-0600 min

Finding Asheville PodcastRick McDaniel, Southern Food Historian & author of Asheville Food BookSome days you are the windshield and some days you are the bug? Nathan sits down with Chef Rick McDaniel Southern food author and author of the books An Irresistible History of Southern Food: Four Centuries of Black-Eyed Peas, Collard Greens and Whole Hog Barbecue and Asheville Food: A History of High Country Cuisine for the 28th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Kings Mountain, NC, how Asheville helped him romance his wife, what it was like to work for a newspaper in Gastonia, NC, how he first learned to cook, what de...2014-03-2400 min

Finding Asheville PodcastHugh Owings of Hugh's HandBuiltDelivering pizzas to riding two wheeled death machines? Nathan sits down with Hugh Owings of Hugh’s HandBuilt for the 27th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in the South, being raised by his grandfather at the age of 15, the romanticism of being a pizza delivery driver, how he had the courage to leave a dead end factory job to start his own his business, how failure is key to the creative process, and why he will continue to ride on his two wheeled death machine.2014-03-1700 min

Finding Asheville PodcastMike Rangel, President of Asheville Brewing CompanyBudget Rental car salesman to craft brewery owner? Nathan sits down with Mike Rangel, president of Asheville Brewing Company for the 26th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Uruguay, Lexington, Ky, and Venezuela. Whether or not Asheville can sustain and support such an ample amount of breweries, how Mike despite having no craft beer experience entered the craft brew industry, why all Asheville businesses need to run their business through the ‘Asheville filter’ to succeed, and why sometimes too many ideas, especially when framed from the wrong perspective can ultimately limit progress.2014-03-1000 min

Finding Asheville PodcastGordon Smith, Asheville City Council Member and CounselorPolitical flamethrower to non controversial politician? Nathan chats with City Council Member and Counselor Gordon Smith for the 25th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Lakeland, Fla., what Asheville was like in the early 90’s, doing volunteer work in Belfast, Ireland, opening his own therapy practice in Asheville, what exactly is involved with counseling, the two main factors impacting one’s happiness, the birth of Scrutiny Hooligans, his run for City Council, how to create jobs and affordable housing in Asheville, and why Gordon deserves two parody twitter accounts. 2014-03-0300 min

Finding Asheville PodcastChef William Dissen of The Market Place Restaurant and LoungeMise en place equals life success? Nathan sits down with chef William Dissen of The Market Place for the 24th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Charleston, West Virginia, cooking in the Culinary Super Bowl, attending the Culinary Institute of America, cooking in South Carolina, living in Vietnam, the transition to buying the Marketplace, what does it mean to be a sustainable fisherman, what it is like to speak in front of Congress, and the next step for Asheville’s ‘most green minded’ chef. 2014-02-2400 min

Finding Asheville PodcastTy Hallock of Top Floor StudioWhy do you do so much and how can I be more like you? Nathan sits down with Ty Hallock of Top Floor Studio. They chat about growing up in Sylva, NC, holistic medicine, the birth of Top Floor Studio, how to adapt in an ever-changing industry like technology, how to tackle multiple projects in an effective way, and the importance of finishing projects that you start. This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. 2014-02-1600 min

Finding Asheville PodcastAdam Blumenthal of Health Games Innovation Lab and Curious SenseHow do you go from working with rock stars to working with doctors? Nathan sits down with Adam Blumenthal owner of Curious Sense and Health Games Innovation Lab for the 22nd episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Fairfax, VA, Adam’s short stint into journalism, history of virtual reality and gaming, stops with Kodak, R/GA, and McKinney, what it was like to develop video games for Phish, REO Speedwagon, Soulja Boy, and the Grateful Dead, what it means to be a dead head, and why video games may be the ans...2014-02-1000 min

Finding Asheville PodcastMike Moore of Seven Sows Bourbon & Larder & Blind Pig Supper ClubPolice Officer to southern food afficianado? Nathan sits down with Mike Moore, owner and chef at Seven Sows Bourbon and Larder for the 21st episode of Finding Asheville. They discuss growing up in Eastern North Carolina, why Mike gave up a career as a police officer to pursue the culinary world, what ultimately drove him back to North Carolina from San Francisco, why the Asheville food community gets along, the birth of Blind Pig, an underground dining club, and many other chef centric topics. 2014-02-0300 min