What does ”ordinary Christianity” look like exactly? Using Scripture, Church history and personal testimony, two Catholic priests, Frs. Michael and Chris Trummer, and Joe Herring offer a renewed vision of what our lives can be like as Christians. Far from being ”ordinary”, the normal Christian life is an entirely new life empowered by the Holy Spirit -- drawing upon a divine inheritance, manifesting supernatural power, and bearing a staggering promise of glory.
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Pro Poker Player Brad Wilson dives deep with World Class Cash Game Players (No limit hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Mixed Games), poker tournament Superstars (WSOP bracelet winners, WPT champions, Online Poker Crushers), legendary poker ambassadors (Norman Chad, Matt Savage), and poker mindset coaches (Elliot Roe, Nick Howard, Jared Tendler) in this strategic poker podcast. There are greatness bombs aplenty whether you’re trying to improve at live or online No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, ...
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Award-winning comedy panel show hosted by Danielle Ward, with team captains Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Michael Legge and amazing special guests. In it, two teams work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations which range from the everyday to the weird and extreme. Don't feel you have to start at the beginning - we'd suggest you start with the most recent series then work backwards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What would a law firm built by the founders of Disney, Four Seasons, Amazon, and Zappos look like? Lawyers (and other professionals) aren't in the same "service" industry as those companies, but that doesn't mean we can't benefit from employing their rigorous service mindsets. We give you inspiration and tactics to smooth out your processes, bolster your reputation, and increase your revenue - every episode of Five Star Counsel has actionable tips for you to build the firm that clients rave ...
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Posting that 1 big blind per orbit really does add up over time. Defend that big blind inappropriately and it can have a devastating impact on your win rate. Tune in to today's episode for some tips on better defending that pesky blind bet. Enjoy.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Today's Tactical Tuesday features more multiway spots where our valient Hero is forced with a decision: To bluffcatch or not to bluffcatch? Enjoy the show.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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34. What is "Catholic Mindfulness"? (Inner Healing Series)
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What is "Catholic mindfulness"? Is it a new age add-on to Christian spirituality, or is it compatible with Catholic tradition and orthodoxy? "Mindfulness" can refer to the natural ability to focus our attention fully on the present moment. Defined thus, mindfulness can be understood as essential for meditative prayer and active recollection, and fo…
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Struggling with multiway pots? Learn the essential tips and strategies that the pros use to dominate crowded tables and maximize your winnings. Whether you’re facing two opponents or six, this guide will give you the edge to crush every multiway pot like a seasoned pro.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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DGAF: Hosting Private Games, Lucky Lady Stream, & HCL
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Join us for an exclusive interview with high-stakes poker pro DGAF as he shares his unconventional poker philosophy that flips the script on what it means to win. Dive into DGAF’s live poker world, from the tables of Lucky Lady Casino to private games, where playing “bad” can actually mean playing good. DGAF is a longtime friend of the CPG podcast …
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Today's episode of Tactical Tuesday focuses on bluffcatching (with a little bit of valuebetting sprinkle in) when you call a threebet in position. This node is super common which makes it extremely vital that you consistently make high quality decisions.Tune in for an immediate upgrade to your in-game thought process.…
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33. God's Kindness Leads to Repentence w/ Mary Bielski (Inner Healing Series)
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At the end of the day, we are never our own masters: we are either children of God and "slaves of righteousness", or slaves of sin and the Devil. While many of us in the Church are preaching an important message of God's mercy and seeking to address issues of unhealthy shame and guilt, we sometimes overlook or play down this simple reality of our s…
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Darius Bucinskas (EQPoker): High Stakes Online Crusher
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In this exclusive interview, high-stakes cash game pro and poker coach Darius Bucinskas (EQPoker) shares his insights on the changing landscape of poker. Is the poker dream really dead? And why is trying to win becoming frowned upon? Dive deep into the current state of the game and find out what’s really happening in the world of professional poker…
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Today's core node is when you're in-position as the preflop caller in three-bet pots. This is a super high frequency scenario that has a dramatic impact on your overall winrate... So if you'd like to start making immediate upgrades, tune in to today's episode of Tactical Tuesday.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Today Coach Jon & Coach Brad and breaking down hands where the Hero hasn't flopped a pair and is in position as the preflop raiser in a single raised pot. Because making no pair is the easiest hand for you to make (Which is why it's worth the least), this will be an extremely common situation you'll find yourself in... Which means it's critically i…
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32. The Holy Spirit, Catalyst for Evangelization (w/ Fr. Mathias Thelen)
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While many Catholics are distressed at the division and strife within the Church in recent years, the reality is that the Holy Spirit is offering us an extraordinary grace and opportunity for evangelization. In this episode, Fr. Matthias Thelen joins our hosts to share his testimony, as well as his insights on how the Holy Spirit is working to brin…
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In today's episode Coach Brad and Coach Jon break down bluffcatching spots where you may wanna choose an option that isn't call or fold... Enjoy the show.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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If you think winning the max when you flop huge is straightforward, you would be very surprised when zooming out. The best players tend to win much, much more with their giant hands than average. In today's epside of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down two hands in this very spot. And if you'd like to learn more about CPG's new data…
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31. One Body, Many Parts: Internal Family Systems (Inner Healing Series)
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Within Catholic circles in recent years, a new psychological approach has gained traction: Internal Family Systems (IFS). Our hosts believe this approach offers a deeply insightful way of understanding our complex inner world, that synchronizes well with a Christian anthropology. While not professing to be experts, our hosts offer their own underst…
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Jay Nguyen (JWIN): Quitting a $180k/Year Job to Become a Professional Poker Player
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Today's episode of Chasing Poker Greatness features high stakes cash game pro, live stream regular, and vlogger Jay Nguyen (JWIN). I've known Jay for quite some time and his passion for the game is unmatched. A couple of years ago he quit his high paying job in tech to take a shot at being a professional poker player... something that, as a coach, …
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Today Coach Brad & Coach Jon have an in-depth discussion on some squeeze spots recently played by the CPG Wolves. If you struggle facing squeezes preflop, this episode should be your jam.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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30. "Deliver Us from Evil": The Reality and Role of Deliverance Ministry (Inner Healing Series)
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Continuing our series on inner healing, Fr. Michael and Fr. Chris team up to introduce the topic of deliverance, and its vital importance within the Christian life. Points addressed include: The real need for spiritual warfare and deliverance in the lives of most people The literal (not figurative) influence of Satan and the demonic within the Bibl…
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Coach Brad and Coach Jon break down some tricky hands Coach Brad recently played at 6-max $10-$20 NL. Enjoy the show.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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29. Forgiveness: The Key to Inner Healing (w/ Miriam Johll) (Inner Healing Series)
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Today's world doesn't put a high premium on forgiveness. But Jesus has given his followers, both by word and by example, a clear mandate of unconditional forgiveness. In this series on inner healing, Miriam Johll returns to join the discussion with Fr. Michael and Fr. Chris. Topics addressed include: the effects of unforgiveness, what forgiveness i…
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In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down a couple of spots where Jon decided to go for a tricky river check raise with value. Enjoy the show.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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This week Coach Brad & Coach Jon breakdown maxing value with pocket aces while playing high stakes online poker. Enjoy.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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It's always delightful when you put in lots of money preflop with Ace King and smash the flop, but are you consistently winning the max? In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday Coach Brad & Coach Jon go through their thought process in a couple of hands on winning the maximum in this very spot. Enjoy.…
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28. Truths and Lies w/ Laura Shoulders (Inner Healing Series)
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Laura Shoulders joins our hosts again to discuss true and false beliefs, and their fundamental importance in our healing journey. In this episode, they discuss: How Satan uses lies as his primary weapon How every lie stems from doubting the truth of God's goodness How even small lies can end up having a huge impact on our lives How to identify iden…
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Today's episode is a continuation of last week's theme: You three-bet JJ, get called, flop an overpair, and the turn is a dreaded Ace.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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27. Human Formation: A Catholic Responsibility (Inner Healing Series)
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According to Pope St. John Paul II, human formation is the most foundational of all the types of formation required by seminarians. But human formation is not just essential for seminarians - the laity need it as well! "Human formation" refers to the integration of the bodily, emotional, psychological aspects of our humanity; and since "grace perfe…
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In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down one of the trickiest spots you can encounter... you flop a really strong hand but then it gets demoted by a peskyTurn card. Tune in to hear what our coaches prescribe.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Today's episode of Tactical Tuesday comes with a focus on overbetting the River in an effort to maximize your value. Enjoy.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Today's Tactical Tuesday goes in-depth as to when Coach Brad & Coach Jon believe you ought to be using a small bluff size on the river as opposed to a much larger size. Enjoy.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Today's much requestedTactical Tuesday is all about placing River overbet bluffs. If you've found yourself wondering when you should pull the trigger on running a big bluff, today's show is one you're not gonna wanna miss.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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26. What's the Deal with Medjugorje? (w/ Mike Nolan)
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For over 40 years now, the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje (Bosnia and Herzegovina) have been polarizing topic for many Catholics. For some, the apparitions of Mary and the messages are hailed as an extraordinary visitation of grace for our time, with an overabundance of fruits to prove it; while others dismiss the Medjugorje phenomenon a…
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In today's episode of Tactical Tuesday, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down hand histories where the Hero flops huge, only to see terrible, awful, no-good Turn & River cards. If this is a problem you've experienced in your poker journey, today's episode is just for you.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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25. Developing a Personal Relationship with Mary (w/ Miriam Johll)
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Miriam Johll is a friend of our hosts. Hailing from Iowa, she has a heart for evangelization and healing ministry. Before diving into our main topic, Miriam shares some of her life testimony of personal healing through encounters with God the Father, and her subsequent launch into ministry. While virtually every Catholic is familiar with Mary - her…
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Today's world-class hand breakdowns will feature a bunch of suited aces in a bunch of different spots. It shall be a Tactical day indeed.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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24. The Effects of Pentecost
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Do we really believe that Pentecost is an ever-present reality in the Church? Just as health or sickness have diagnosable side effects, so too the presence of the Holy Spirit, first poured out at Pentecost, should have visible "side effects" - both in terms of the fruits of personal heart-transformation (love, joy, peace, etc.), and in its repercus…
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Jon Chai: Online Cash Savant & Wolves Associate Coach
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In a long awaited episode on CPG, today's guest is none other than longtime Tactical Tuesday co-host, cash game professional, & Wolves assoicate coach Jon Chai. Follow along Jon's journey from humble beginnings during Covid to quickly racking up one of the highest winrates Coach Brad has ever seen in online high stakes cash games. Enjoy.…
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Today's Tactical Tuesday will be all maximizing your edge vs. opponent's who are so angry they have steam coming out of their ears. Enjoy.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Learn how the CPG Wolves navigate postflop after 3betting AK and then completely whiffing the flop. Tune in to hear how Coach Brad and Jon teach their CFP students the best way to play AK in this tricky situation.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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23. Tongues: The Controversial Charism
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The "gift of tongues" (or "speaking in tongues") has been an enduring topic of debate and even controversy within the mainstream Church, as perhaps no other gift has. However, as St. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians indicates, prayer and praise tongues were a normal part of life in the early Church, and clearly have a place in the Christian l…
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Learn how the CPG Wolves win the max after 3betting AK preflop. Tune in to hear how Coach Brad and Jon teach their CFP students the best way to play AK after flopping big!Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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22. Power Perfected in Weakness: Testimony by Alma Pederson
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"We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him..." (Romans 8:28). Few can say this with greater assurance than Alma Pederson. One of Fr. Michael's parishioners, Alma shares vulnerably about her challenging upbringing: her years of growing up in a poor family in Mexico; her teenage years financially supporting her family in…
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If you aren't great at thin valuebetting, it will be exceptionally difficult to be a long-term winning poker player. In today's episode, Coach Brad & Coach Jon break down their thought process in some recently played hands where our Heroes went for value is spots nobody would fault you for missing. Enjoy the show.…
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21. Inner Healing: A Top Priority (Inner Healing Series)
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What exactly is "inner healing"? Is it just another fad of pop spirituality? And if it's not, who needs it? Everyone, or just a few? The answer is: in a fallen world, we all need inner healing. In this episode, our hosts introduce the topic of inner healing, and its crucial role in the renewal of the Church. Topics covered in this episode include: …
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Both Coach Brad & Jon recently discovered they had both recently played premium hands a little funky preflop... by cold-calling 3b's. Tune in to see if their funkiness paid off or left them needing to reload.Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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20. "I'm Catholic, and I've Never Experienced God"
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"I hear about people having these powerful spiritual experiences, but I've been a practicing Catholic my whole life and never had one! I guess this is what's normal for me." Our hosts have heard this time and again from faithful Catholics, and they understand -- they too have been there. In this follow-up to Episode 4 (The Role of Supernatural Expe…
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19. The Tongue is a Fire (w/ Mary Bielski and Laura Shoulders)
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The human tongue has real power. By our words, we can choose to reflect the image of God and to bring life and blessing to others, or we can speak death and deface the beauty and goodness of the world around us. In this conversation, Fr. Michael, Mary Bielski, and Laura Shoulders discuss the power of the tongue and the importance of our words. They…
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18. The Role of Women in the Church w/ Laura Shoulders & Mary Bielski
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Providentially released on the (observed) Feast of the Annunciation, this episode is a an honest and affirming conversation between the two priests, and previous guests Laura and Mary, on the roles that women are called to in the Church today. While at first focusing on women's authority in ministry (including the true empowerment the Holy Spirit g…
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Today Coach Brad & Coach Jon breakdown a bunch of hands where our Hero was bet into after raising preflop. If you regularly struggle with a coherent strategy when facing donk bets, this episode is one you don't wanna miss!Από τον Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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17. Kerygma: Reclaiming the Heart of the Gospel (w/ Laura Shoulders)
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While faithful Catholics have many ways of approaching and discussing the Gospel narrative, there is one narrative that lies at its heart. "God so loved the world that he sent His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." In the season of Holy Week and Easter, there are so many points to reflect on that it's p…
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16. God's Sheep Hear His Voice
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If you are a Christian, God speaks to you . . . and you can expect to hear Him. While our conscience can guide us to distinguish right and wrong, Christianity demands that we be more than just "decent", moral people. Through His Holy Spirit, He wants to give us concrete guidance in our lives as a Shepherd, Father, and Friend. In this episode, our h…
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15. The Power of Prophecy w/ Mike Nolan
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What would you do if God spoke to you directly? God does still speak today through many believers who have the gift of prophecy, but he also wants to give you supernatural revelation to build up others as well! In this episode, Mike joins our hosts again to give an introductory explanation of the charism of prophecy – its varied forms and purposes …
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