Unpolished Gems dives into the lesser-known stories of today's top entertainers, executives, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Through engaging interviews, father-son duo Brian & Jesse Kay uncover the triumphs and failures that have shaped their guests' journeys, revealing how they continually learn, grow, and reinvent themselves. Join them weekly as they explore the raw, unpolished moments that inspire growth and success.
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The Shot Put podcast travels in the fascinating and sometimes dangerous border country between theology and psychology, between contemporary psychotherapy and much older forms of soul care. If you’re a provider or a consumer of any form of curative talk (we’re looking at you psychotherapists, pastors, and counselors of every type), and you suspect that both Scripture and neurobiology might have something to teach you about how human beings tick, then this show is for you. Your host is Brian ...
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On Episode 12 of Unpolished Gems, Jesse & Brian dive into the life changes of the past few weeks and discuss: What differentiates very successful people from everyone else How Growth vs. Fixed Mindset affects performance How the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment Predicts Long Term Success at Anything The Secret of The 25 Year Framework Why Success do…
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In Episode 11 of Unpolished Gems, cohosts Brian & Jesse Kay delve into the excitement and challenges of pivotal transitions in their lives. Jesse shares his experiences on graduating college and the adventure of moving to New York City, providing an intimate glimpse into the journey of personal growth and discovery. Brian highlights the feelings of…
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Mike Mark, investor & founder of CoachingSales.com joins Jesse and Brian for Episode 10 of Unpolished Gems. Mike dives into the art of sales and persuasion, his thoughts on the value of a college education, deciding to become an entrepreneur, and the future of investing in AI & digital assets. Stay connected with us for behind-the-scenes content, h…
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Will Levis, QB for the Tennessee Titans, joins Jesse and Brian for an exclusive sit-down on Episode 9 of Unpolished Gems. Will talks about his journey from Penn State to the University of Kentucky, his experience on Draft Day, and his take on NIL along with his career aspirations and mindset as an NFL QB. Stay connected with us for behind-the-scene…
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In this episode of Unpolished Gems, Jesse and Brian have a conversation with Eric Friedman, Executive Partner at Skadden. Over the course of this conversation, and Eric’s first podcast interview ever, he provides us with a detailed view of his journey in law, sharing his experiences, challenges, and lessons learned throughout his tenure leading one…
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On episode seven of Unpolished Gems, Jesse and Brian sit down with RobertAnthony Cruz (Coach RAC), a former professional baseball player turned content creator and coach. In this episode, Coach RAC shares his unique journey from professional baseball to growing his social channels to over 750k followers. Episode Highlights: • Coach RAC's transition…
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In episode six of Unpolished Gems, Jesse and Brian welcome Jennifer Fessler, the newest star on The Real Housewives of New Jersey and co-founder of F.Major, an innovative shoe brand. Jen shares her journey from entrepreneur to reality TV star, offering a wealth of insights and wisdom about her privacy concerns, the dangers of believing your fans an…
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In this unique Father's Day edition of Unpolished Gems, Brian and Jesse sit down for a long-form, two-part conversation. Recorded on May 31st and June 10th, this episode offers a unique before-and-after perspective of Jesse's experience off the grid for 6 days at Onsite Workshops' Living Centered Program. Episode Highlights Include: Wildlife Experi…
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In this episode of Unpolished Gems, we chat with Steven Krein, Co-Founder and CEO of StartUp Health. In our conversation, Steven offers insights into: His journey of founding StartUp Health and its mission to improve global health The unique culture of 'batteries included' at StartUp Health and its significance The challenges he faced while taking …
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In this episode of Unpolished Gems, we sit down with Tim Larkin, world-renowned self-defense expert and founder of Target Focus Training (TFT). Tim shares insights into his journey, including: - His approach to teaching self-defense - The ethics involved in using lethal force - How his experience as a Navy SEAL Candidate impacted his career - Getti…
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In part one of this episode of Unpolished Gems, we sit down with the legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur, Paul Rodriguez Jr., also known as P-Rod. Paul shares insights into his journey, including: - Mastering the craft of skateboarding - What he discovered about success from his comedian father - How he learned to make, keep and grow his wealth…
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In the inaugural episode of Unpolished Gems, father-son duo Brian & Jesse Kay revisit themes from their 2018 episode, "Being an Orchid: Evolution Through Adversity," providing a unique intergenerational perspective on parenting, coping with adversity, finding happiness, and the many lessons they’ve learned about leadership, business, and what true …
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Part two of a model of human functioning which suggests that our core spiritual-psychological diagnosis is idolatry, that is, looking for solace from the pain of broken relationships with the wrong rescuers.
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An introduction to a model of human functioning that makes heavyuse of the words covenant, love, and the pretentious phrase"relational domain." This is part one a two-part MANIFESTO.
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Theory is what guides counseling, but how do secular theories jive with the Christian view of personhood? And what is the Christian view of personhood? And what does all of this have to do with Fiestaware?
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Hey therapists: The American Counseling Association thinks you should know a few things about religion.
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Where I read you someone else's op-ed on the Incarnation using a poor mic in the family bathroom. Still, seemed worth it.
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The old answer was "No. Please, we're modern people here." The new answer is "yes", or even, "Yes, or else! "
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The old, trusty Two Book theory of knowledge gives us a helping hand in navigating the border country.
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The border country is where citizens of two countries can meet to exchange ideas, but watch out for the land mines.
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How a literal shot put became the name of a theology/psychology podcast.
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The third introductory fly-over of the show. Why reducing human experience to just a couple of explanatory models in sadly limiting. Don't be a reductionist, be a maximalist!
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For us, "what does Athens have to do with Jerusalem?" translates to "what does psychology have to do with theology?" Another show teaser.
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Introducing a new podcast where a Christian theology of people is hashed out in the presence of unlikely voices from the world of psychology.
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