The Brewer's Lab: Recent Episodes
Russell and Ryan
Our goal is to have interesting conversations with interesting people. We say "goal" because.. well, sometimes the wheels fall off!
Enjoy this one with your kiddos! Every now and then The Brewer's Lab will host an episode for The Brewer Kids Podcast. This episode features a chat between Keeva and one of her besties visiting from Texas.
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TBL sits down with Chris & Denise as they share their story of tragedy and triumph! We hope you enjoy this episode, thanks for listening and sharing!
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Keep up with the Arthey's here!
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Steven Gordon is currently a student at Oxford Brookes, serves the community in various capacities and in general- fun to hang out with! We hope you enjoy this episode, thanks for listening and sharing!
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Every now and then The Brewer's Lab will host an episode for The Brewer Kids Podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode where Amos & Keeva share about how their parents pulled one over on them!
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Guest co-host, Randi Lynn and Ryan sit down with Lindsey Speed at their聽 home in Oxford, England! As executive director of Traffick911, Lindsey leads a team in providing 24/7 crisis response, community-based advocacy, specialized case management for child sex trafficking victims and so much more!
Learn more about Traffick911
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Jack grew up as a homeschool kid and now he's homeschooling his own kids. He's has written curriculum, leads a Home-Ed co-op, and contributes greatly to the Home-Ed community in Oxford, UK. We hope you enjoy this episode, thanks for sharing!
Jack's former podcast
Jack's inactive Instagram
Anyone else thinking about Fight Club now??
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Every now and then The Brewer's Lab will host episode from The Brewer Kids Podcast. We hope You enjoy this episode where Amos & Keeva recount a TRUE story told to them by their Grandpa Ben about an encounter he had when he was a young boy.聽
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Jamie shares on being in the band - The Cult - touring with the likes of Metallica, Guns n' Roses and Aerosmith, to walking away from it all in order to be a more present husband and dad, and eventually filling the God-shaped hole. We hope you enjoy this episode, thanks for sharing!
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Music used with permission, check out more from The Cult on Spotify!
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On this episode of The Brewer's Lab we sit down with Paul Cole of Christian Men's Network encourages men to actively engage culture from a place of authentic masculinity. Thank you for listening and sharing!
https://cmn.men/
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Parental Warning (sexual abuse is mentioned) Welcome "Sir" Francis Marshall! Francis shares his story- an inspiring journey of flirting with fame, overcoming addiction to marrying and聽 becoming a dad in his late 50's. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Ryan Jeter shares his story and it's truly one of the most inspiring that we've ever heard.聽
Connect with Jeter @ JJeter9@yahoo.com
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Emil grew up in the former Soviet Union and witnessed the fall of the "Iron Curtain" firsthand (and felt the effects 馃槗). He now resides in the US where he networks with Russian speaking churches.
Support Emil's daughter in Ukraine聽馃幎
Watch the Ukrainian cartoon we mentioned here 馃槀
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This episode tells the story of a murder and contains some sensitive material for younger ears especially.聽TBL is back! Russell and Ryan explore the topic of losing loved ones and the different ways we grieve (or don't) as they recount their younger brother being murdered. If you'd like to talk to someone about grief you're experiencing feel free to reach out through email here.馃憞
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TBL is back and we've got Chris Marlow of Help One Now with us! From running the streets of Stockton, CA to running an incredible non-profit / charity, Chris takes us on a journey sharing about how the love of Mrs. Ross and other acts of kindness helped him escape poverty and took him from thinking about surviving the day to planning for the next season.
Let's jump back in!
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馃惁 ...on Twitter聽
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with Kevin Sipes. In our season finale, we to discuss the inner battle of letting go of anger. Wether you struggle聽 with anger or something else, we all know what it's like to desperately want to mature to the point of outgrowing negative behavior and yet slipping back into old cycles. The anguish we feel on the drive home, the walk back, or even the logging off is something we've all felt.聽
If you'd like to connect with Kevin drop us a line and we'll put you in contact with him.聽
We hope you enjoy this episode of The Brewer's Lab!
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Vito Walker is back with part 2 of his incredible journey towards freedom! 13 years into his 55 year sentence, Vito reunites with childhood friend, Antong Lucky who says he believed God was going to reveal something to Vito. Then just weeks later he meets the guys who were actually responsible for the murder. How can he get the right people to listen?
We hope you enjoy this episode of TBL!
Connect with Vito on Facebook.
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with "Vito" Walker. In 1992, at 16 years old, Vito was tried as an adult and subsequently convicted of a murder that he didn't commit. As he awaited sentencing he couldn't help but hope that his court appointed lawyer could fix it. If only justice was blind. After being sentenced to 55 years, he gave聽 his leather jacket to his mother as she signed to him, "Pray, keep your head up, stay strong."
We hope you enjoy this episode of TBL!
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with Rawd Bee Jones. Mark Twain once said, "I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices whatsoever. " He would've liked Rawd Jones and maybe even this episode! In this episode of TBL we learn about the pastor's kid who pastored kids and now pastors pastors.
Connect with Rawd @ rplnish.org
Special thanks to The Ashe Cigar & Social Club, a great cigar lounge in the heart of Park Cities!聽 聽
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with Chandra Sipes. TBL is back for part 2 to let Chandra continue her story of seasons where she endured loss, pain, recovery, triumph and the fullness to be found in the midst of every season. 聽If you would like to connect with Chandra, especially if you resonate with her experience, email her:
ChandraSipes@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/chandra.sipes
Thanks again to the Modern Well in Downtown Rowlett, Texas for letting us use your space!
We'd love to hear from you so don't hesitate to reach out!聽
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In this 10th episode of The Brewer's Lab, Ryan and Russell take a look at the distant past, process what we've learned over the first 9 episodes, and share our hopes for the future of the show.
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Leaky roof after that storm?? Get it checked!
Special thanks to Elite Cigars in Downtown Rowlett, Texas for the recording space, the聽 馃, and the 馃挩
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Parental Warning (sexual abuse is mentioned) Our guest for this episode of TBL is the lovely Chandra Sipes. We unpack what it means to love, to lose loved ones, and how to find that inner child in all of us who sees the world as an adventure waiting to be experienced.
If you would like to connect with Chandra, especially if you resonate with her experience, email her:
ChandraSipes@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/chandra.sipes
We'd love to hear from you so don't hesitate to reach out!
Special thanks to The Modern Well in Downtown Rowlett, Texas for sharing your space.
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Warning to parents (episode mentions rape and serial killers)
"Going Through the Big D" and we DO mean Dallas. Nicknamed "The City of Hate" on the tails of the assassination of President Kennedy, the city that 聽Dallas-ites lovingly refer to as "The Big D" is full of聽 weird, wonderful and obscure places and moments in time.
Our tour guide for this episode is Mark Stuertz, accomplished writer and reporter for publications such as D Magazine and the Dallas Observer. Join us as we get to know Mark and our beloved Dallas through the lens of Mark's investigative reporting.聽
Connect with Mark:
Mark@MarkStuertz.com聽
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In this episode of TBL Ryan & Russell hang out with Max Fincher, Owner / Founder聽 of Construction Services Management and Generous Men of Texas. Go with us on a conversational journey spanning 6 decades and several iconic cities as we trace through Max's childhood and how he went聽 from scarcity to generously providing for the needs of others.
Connect with Max:
MaxFincher@Hotmail.com
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Language Advisory
In this episode of TBL Ryan & Russell have a conversation with Sayif Saud, Owner / Founder & Head Coach of Fortis MMA in Dallas, Texas. As a 3 year old young Sayif began studying Karate at his father's dojo and quickly showed an aptitude for the martial arts by winning 2 state titles and then snatching up titles in other disciplines as well. After training with some of the top fighters and coaches in the UFC, he began coaching MMA fighters in 2009 and opened Fortis MMA in 2017.
In less than 5 years, Coach Sayif has created a powerhouse ranked as one of the top gyms of the UFC.
Follow Coach Sayif:
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@Sayif_Saud 馃惁
Visit Fortis MMA:
301 Texas St, Dallas, TX 75204
FortisMMA.com
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In part 2 of our interview Antong Lucky, Antong chronicles his journey of emerging from the "cocoon" of prison, connecting with Bishop Omar, and finding his place in the movement to end violence in his neighborhood and beyond. Antong now leads Urban Specialists where they look for innovative ways to empower communities devastated by poverty and crime in order to bring people together from all walks of life.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of the late Bishop Omar Jahwar, who walked in the spirit of the great leaders of the Black community who came before him. He was a true "Bishop of the Culture".
Antong recently released his autobiography- "A Redemptive Path Forward"which can be found anywhere books are sold.
Connect with Antong:
@antongspeaks (on most social platforms)
Visit their HQ or to be a part of upcoming outreach events!
Urban Specialists is located at:
1401 Botham Jean Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75215
UrbanSpecialists.org
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In this episode of TBL Ryan & Russell interview Antong Lucky of Urban Specialists. Antong founded the Dallas chapter of the Bloods after his neighborhood was repeatedly attacked by the Crips. He soon found himself in prison where he rediscovered his love for learning and his heart to lead people down a redemptive path and toward a better future.
Antong recently released his autobiography- "A Redemptive Path Forward" which can be found anywhere books are sold.
Connect with Antong:
@antongspeaks (on most social platforms)
Visit their HQ or to be a part of upcoming outreach events!
Urban Specialists is located at:
1401 Botham Jean Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75215
UrbanSpecialists.org
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In this episode of TBL Jordan Sutton shares about his journey in leading people and developing habits that shape us.聽
Jordan聽 is the pastor of Clearpath Church, an entrepreneur in the investing world, and an aspiring writer. Jordan is someone we admire greatly for the way he cares for people and the integrous way that he lives out his faith and lets it shape all of the aspects of his life. 聽
Connect with Jordan:
https://www.clearpathdallas.com/get-connected
Listen to Clearpath messages:聽
https://www.clearpathdallas.com/podcast
If you don't currently have a Church home, if you are in a season of searching, or if you just want to explore spirituality in a fresh way, we want to take this opportunity to invite you to Clearpath Church, located at:
2330 IH-30 W
Mesquite, TX 75150
Special thanks to Bruno and Isa Bianchi at El Porton Coffee for hosting us!
https://elportoncoffee.com
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In our 2nd episode we interview Christian "Tank" Gipson who is a 20 year veteran police officer in the Dallas area. We explore some hot topics and some of the upcoming changes to policing as well as delve into Christian's very unique childhood.
Special thanks to Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery for hosting us!
https://intrinsicbrewing.com/
Thank you to Zane Sipes for our music!
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http://www.gunsandhosesnorthtx.org
In this inaugural episode Ryan and Russell discuss the who, what, where and why behind launching "The Brewer's Lab" podcast. Make a drink, sit back, relax and enjoy... or pay attention to the road if you're on your way to work. Whatever, just hit play.聽