أفضل بودكاسات Sean Sun (2025)

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Sean's first impressions of MetaMonster 42:07

15h ago42:07

42:07

Andrew and Sean are back for Season 3!! Andrew's onboarding his first users to MetaMonster, and as alpha user #1 Sean has lots of thoughts. Meanwhile Sean actually took some time off??? And he used it to start writing. The guys talk MetaMonster, product design, and personal branding. Links: Andrew’s Twitter: @AndrewAskins Andrew's website: https://…

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Prompt engineering and reflecting on 2024 1:05:03

21d ago1:05:03

1:05:03

In this episode, Andrew talks about his recent deep dive on prompt engineering and the way the AI product landscape is shaking out. Sean talks about his recent trip to Philly for a cybersecurity marketing conference. Then the guys reflect on 2024 and their goals for 2025. Links: Andrew’s Twitter: @AndrewAskins Andrew's website: https://www.andrewas…

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Alex Hillman: How your identity impacts your marketing 1:13:17

28d ago1:13:17

1:13:17

In this week's special guest podcast, Alex Hillman (of Stacking the Bricks and 30x500) joins Andrew to coach him on early stage marketing at MetaMonster. They talk through Andrew's recent failed launch (and why not to worry about it too much), what he's doing differently now, and how your identity as a founder can impact your marketing. Plus, what …

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Andrew got roasted and Sean built a new website 48:08

1M ago48:08

48:08

In this episode, Andrew discusses feedback he received from Alex Hillman on his marketing efforts for MetaMonster, and how he plans to adjust his approach going forward. He's now focusing more on creating content and building anticipation rather than rushing to convert customers. Sean shares his thoughts on personal branding and how he's reworking …

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Early stage validation and the PMF spectrum 54:31

2M ago54:31

54:31

In this episode, Andrew talks about the rapid audience growth he's seeing on Bluesky and the challenges he's running into finding Founding Users for MetaMonster. The guys talk about the idea of product market fit as a spectrum and validation as a way to uncover where you might be on that spectrum, but without ever getting to 100% certainty. Then Se…

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How to replace yourself in your agency 57:55

2M ago57:55

57:55

In this episode, Sean talks about getting himself out of day-to-day client work at Miscreants, and Andrew provides an update on his slow progress with customer acquisition for MetaMonster. Andrew shares an idea for a side project and they talk about Dharmesh buying the chat.com domain and "flipping" it to OpenAI. Links: Andrew’s Twitter: @AndrewAsk…

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Sean launches TWO free tools, and the guys brainstorm marketing ideas 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

In this episode, Andrew and Sean talk about Halloween plans and Sean's decision to kill Stackwise. Meanwhile, Sean has launched two new free tools in the last week! The guys talk about how he did it and what his goals are for both of them. Then they spend the rest of the episode brainstorming marketing ideas for MetaMonster. Links: Andrew’s Twitter…

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Sean has new momentum, and Andrew gets feedback on designs 57:40

3M ago57:40

57:40

In this episode, Sean discusses the challenges he is facing (and his new momentum) with his project Stackwise, including finding the right developer and getting the project scope defined. He talks about discovering a no-code tool called Subframe that has helped streamline his design process. Andrew shares his progress building the MetaMonster websi…

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How to pick a CMS and the challenges of building part time 1:06:10

3M ago1:06:10

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In this episode Andrew tries to pick a CMS for the new MetaMonster website and talks about his dream solution. Then the guys talk about their ideal consulting businesses. Meanwhile Sean is feeling frustrated by how slow his projects are moving, and wishes he could focus on them fulltime for a bit. They also touch on the difficulties of balancing at…

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Sean's trip got ruined by dev work, and Andrew is getting traction with a new product 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Sean just got back from two weeks in Korea and Japan. His trip got derailed when he had to jump in to put out fires and finish some Webflow dev work for a client. He and Andrew talk about the challenges of removing yourself from the day-to-day as an agency owner and how to balance work and time off. Andrew gives an update on the client work he's do…

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Getting called out, finding new data sources, and how to interpret user research 52:11

4M ago52:11

52:11

In this episode, Andrew and Sean got hit up by someone clearly using Podscan... again! They talk about it, then Andrew shares details about his recent trip to Mexico City, including highlights like a hot air balloon ride over the pyramids and an exciting Lucha Libre wrestling match. Sean provides an update on Stackwise, discussing the data sources …

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Freemium and new goals 53:59

4M ago53:59

53:59

Note: This episode was supposed to come out a couple of weeks ago. But Andrew forgot to attach the audio file when he went to publish, so it's just been sitting in our podcast hosting software. Sorry about that. In this episode, Andrew and Sean dig into Paul Graham's founder mode essay that has gone viral in the past couple of weeks. Spoiler alert:…

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How do you know when to quit? 1:06:34

5M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

In this episode, Andrew talks about his upcoming trip to Mexico City, which started as a potential plan to live there but has evolved into a working vacation. Sean talks about recent challenges in his agency, including team members getting sick after conferences and some project misfires with smaller clients. Andrew then gives an update on the luke…

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Defcon, apparel sales, and Google ads 1:09:20

5M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

In this episode, Sean gives a recap on shirt sales, his annual Korean BBQ dinner, and more from DEF CON. Andrew shares some feedback he got from the client project he's been working on, and dives into the early results he's seeing from running Google Ads for ChartJuice. Andrew reveals his latest mile times from his half marathon training, and the g…

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How much inbound is TOO much inbound? 48:20

5M ago48:20

48:20

Sean is exhausted because he has so many inbound emails from prospective clients he doesn't have time to answer them all. Meanwhile, Andrew is trying to buckle down and get Stripe built into ChartJuice so he can start advertising and collecting payments. Sean and Andrew talk about how the consulting project is going, and Sean has to rain Andrew in …

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It's so tempting to become a content goblin 55:39

6M ago55:39

55:39

Season 2: Episode 5 In this episode Sean talks about being buried in client work at Miscreants and how to design trendy clothing that gets people hyped. Meanwhile, Andrew talks about making slow progress on ChartJuice and trying to fight the temptation to become an SEO content goblin. Links: Andrew’s Twitter: @AndrewAskins Andrew's website: https:/…

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Sean's new mobile app, marketing ChartJuice, and working together on a client project 45:09

7M ago45:09

45:09

Season 2: Episode 4 Did you know AI really loves the word delve? Sean and Andrew can't help starting the pod off with a little more AI talk. Then they get into Sean's new product he's working on. Meanwhile Andrew is putting aside his IDE and starting to shift his focus to marketing and selling ChartJuice. He talks about using Flow.club to focus and…

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Andrew's dealing with bugs, and Sean is slammed with job applications 1:08:20

7M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Season 2: Episode 3 It's a Small Efforts Double Header! We were late getting this episode out, so we decided to go ahead and publish two weeks of episodes at once. In this episode Andrew is coming straight from a tattoo session, and talks about fighting bugs with ChartJuice. Meanwhile, Sean has gotten over 300 APPLICATIONS to his open job post, alm…

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Double header: Expert beginners 46:07

7M ago46:07

46:07

Season 2: Episode 2 It's a Small Efforts Double Header! We were late getting this episode out, so we decided to go ahead and publish two weeks of episodes at once. In this episode Andrew talks about quietly pushing ChartJuice live, and raves about his new favorite podcast. Meanwhile Sean drops some knowledge about the intricacies of swag supply cha…

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We're so back 1:13:17

7M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Andrew and Sean are back for Season 2! In Season 2 they'll get transparent about the highs and lows of building their businesses (with plenty of goofing around too). Same concept, new businesses. In this episode we recap WHERE THE HELL WE'VE BEEN FOR TWO YEARS. Plus we talk about the projects we're working on now, how to market and validate Andrew'…

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How to voice and tone 43:08

2+ y ago43:08

43:08

(0:24) This is officially a rock climbing podcast (8:15) Andrew and Sean's gardens have attracted guests (12:59) Sean lowkey needs another break (25:10) Miscreants is doing a collection drop at DEFCON (29:56) Rebranding is like creating a religion but without Kool-Aid Thanks for listening to Small Efforts, a podcast collaboration between Krit and M…

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Scoring Sean's Twitter account 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

39:06

(0:27) There’s a parallel universe where Andrew’s life revolves around photography (8:34) Sean is suspicious as hell (17:31) The real reason why so many CEOs are super fucking into meditation (26:31) Andrew and Sean’s bi-weekly book club chat (34:29) Your lawyer career doesn’t mean shit if you can’t work on your streetwear brand Thanks for listenin…

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DC BAYBEE! 47:48

2+ y ago47:48

47:48

(0:25) The difference between Andrew and Sean is that Sean is extra delusional (6:27) Sales feels like throwing shit at the wall and seeing what sticks (17:23) Either the channels depend on the day, or different channels work during different times (24:32) Giving constraints encourages creativity, not stifles it (34:21) Andrew and Sean are both tra…

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People and processes 47:58

2+ y ago47:58

47:58

(0:22) Getting experience is all about putting in the reps (9:09) It’s easy judging a designer by their portfolio. A PM by their resume? Not so much. (18:58) It’s mad hard building a leadership team (27:12) Commission vs. Salary: We’re undecided on which one’s better (37:03) If Krit didn’t exist, Andrew would definitely have an SEO marketing agency…

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ADHD and founder salaries 33:12

2+ y ago33:12

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(0:22) Sean was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and that’s OK (5:58) I’m not undisciplined, mom—I’m just wired differently (10:16) Wages as a CEO: How much should you compensate yourself? (20:21) Stocks are steady, but business is more rewarding (26:53) Sometimes, it’s the stupid risks that pay off (so go sponsor that esports team) (30:36) Personal n…

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Nerding out about agency processes 40:11

3y ago40:11

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(0:27) It’s good to have a playbook in case you get hit by a bus tomorrow (6:19) You can’t have a great process if you don’t iterate or communicate (11:31) The more granular you get, the more you get bogged down by the rules (18:14) Awesome employees + no rules = chaos (23:17) The client does have the final decision, but it’s sad if you just act li…

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What should your job be as a founder? 40:37

3y ago40:37

40:37

(0:27) The Tale of Two Founders: the Technical One and the Sales and Marketing One (6:58) Sean is Andrew’s new therapist (13:39) Letting go of your Legos is harder than it looks (17:48) Hot Take: Social media memers don’t make for good marketing directors (23:32) Sean is like a laptop with too many Chrome tabs open: constantly getting drained (29:5…

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Should you adjust salaries for the cost of living? 51:11

3y ago51:11

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(0:27) Andrew got roped into volunteering with a local high school robotics team (4:12) It’s mad hard to hire a product designer (10:59) One does not simply get hired because one uses hamburger menus (20:22) There’s always a weird rift between international and domestic employees (28:38) How do you keep your employees happy when you can’t give them…

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How Does the Bible Look at Mental Health? //2.05 15:22

3y ago15:22

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Mental health can sometimes receive a major stigma. However, God's word provides the answers. All we have to do is turn to scripture to see how God views mental illness. Sunday School Blog Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission a…

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Security Cybernet 57:26

3y ago57:26

57:26

(0:27) Andrew got his first snow boots ever, and Sean is terrified of surfboarding (4:36) Sean wishes he had an office-office, and Andrew's looking to hire a product designer (10:14) Andrew’s new pitch: a low-cost, automated recruiting service with a flat fee (19:58) There are many great online job boards out there, but Ziprecruiter is not one of t…

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Closing the lead gap 35:47

3y ago35:47

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(0:27) Andrew’s never been to Disney World, and Sean’s surrounded by cat owners (5:18) Domain names are like gym memberships: you should take them seriously (10:38) People are scrambling to figure out how to close that lead gap, and that’s fair (15:40) A less boring alternative to white papers: interactive microsites (19:48) No time for microsites?…

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Underrated (and overrated) product design tactics 34:55

3y ago34:55

34:55

(0:25) Andrew and Sean are going to play a game (2:57) Microcopy: the little bits of texts that can make a huge splash (7:48) Accessibility: it’s just good design (10:18) Andrew wants tooltip walk-throughs to burn in Hell (14:05) Not all product analytics is created equally (20:03) Why do people have a customer support robot when it takes hours to …

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Andrew and Sean’s final episode of 2021! 53:20

3y ago53:20

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(0:27) Andrew hopes he's resilient to SAD because he has plenty of other mental anguish (3:29) Culture and Business: Only having awesome culture doesn't put food on the table (15:58) Miscreants just launched three freaking projects back to back (19:09) Appealing to Emotions 101: Emphasize with pain (21:33) If you think figuring out your niche is ha…

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Dealing with the highs and lows, plus the future of the pod! 40:17

3y ago40:17

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(0:27) Running an agency is like leading geese while not knowing where you're going (5:45) Holidays While Remote: Having fun traditional office stuff is hard (9:11) Miscreants’ Black Friday merch sales were so high that Sean became a folding master (11:56) The hardest part of having a newsletter is making it (15:05) Krit learned some interesting th…

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Andrew and Sean talk about SaaS security 48:05

3y ago48:05

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(0:27) Krit (sort of) got hacked (7:21) One does not simply tell employees and clients that one got hacked (13:23) Two Types of Recruiters: Those who “spam the shit out of everybody,” and those who build relationships (18:31) “Holidays are tough” (23:47) It’s hard juggling days off while pushing against stagnation (26:54) Selling butts in a seat is…

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Dropping out of high school with Andrew Morris, CEO of GreyNoise 1:29:51

3y ago1:29:51

1:29:51

(0:27) Andrew, Sean, and another Andrew (7:24) Getting ahold of the people you want and don't want to get to (11:30) Crossing the chasm: Getting rid of collection bias and positioning yourself better (16:15) Leading people who work for the people who work for you (20:15) The Difference Between Therapists and Executive Coaches: One tells you to shut…

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Andrew wonders how fast is too fast, and Sean’s cold and stressed in LA 47:28

3y ago47:28

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(0:27) Andrew has a cat named Stevie Nicks, and Sean’s cold and stressed in LA (3:17) Krit has officially launched one of its non-security clients (5:47) Sean’s New Pitch: Soundtracks based on interviews (8:27) Remixing and Repurposing Old Content: Why build from scratch when you have a foundation? (11:22) Running Remotely: How do you make your com…

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Andrew and Sean's domain graveyard 54:57

3y ago54:57

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(0:21) The Yin and Yang of Running an Agency: How much can you control? (7:42) LinkedIn Marketing is free game (11:21) Onboarding Plans: Unexpectedly hard to develop (18:01) Andrew and Sean have a graveyard for domain names of projects they’ve abandoned (25:30) Some projects are very, very dead (30:57) And some were shot dead before they took off (…

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Andrew has a new cat and Sean is still looking for a Project Manager 39:58

3+ y ago39:58

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(0:29) Andrew’s cat, Po’ Boy’s, new friend: a cat named Danger (work-in-title) (2:49) Security Companies: Why so many ‘S’ names? (8:12) Hiring Notice: Sean’s still looking for a Project Manager (10:56) Hiring Notice: So, Sean’s really looking for a Producer/Project Manager (14:36) Getting referrals for Design People from Tech People isn’t the gre…

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Andrew’s releasing an interview series and Sean’s looking at PM tools 38:37

3+ y ago38:37

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(0:27) Irvine's sunsets are crazy and Detroit's EDM scene is wild (4:50) Andrew's kicking off his interview series Product People (7:41) Sean is a fanboy of Return on Security (10:20) It's not all about the VC outreach (12:19) Product Management is such a weird industry (19:50) There aren't many good online security communities for intermediates …

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Andrew sets goals and Sean's client gets acquired 46:56

3+ y ago46:56

46:56

(0:27) Laptops and remote work go hand in hand (3:27) But Sean and Andrew are not about that digital nomad life (6:10) Setting the right goals is a constant struggle (8:24) Andrew's therapist is a surprisingly awesome business coach (11:35) Time Measurement: Think about your to-dos, but don't go super, super in detail (14:03) Andrew shares some of …

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Persecution of the Early Church // 2.04 13:14

3+ y ago13:14

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Becoming a unified body in Christ can be hard. We all come from different backgrounds. Internal pressures are a major challenge, but external pressures can be an even greater challenge. The early church’s persecution should have been enough to shatter their faith, but they rose above, and spread Christianity to the entire world. Sunday School Podca…

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Andrew and Sean finally meet + thoughts from Black Hat and DEF CON 52:37

3+ y ago52:37

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(0:27) Sean doesn't know how to pronounce "Michelob" (1:12) Andrew and Sean’s Relationship: It’s been a long two years, man (4:37) Andrew and Sean are pretty much risking their lives to be at DEF CON (14:30) It can be mad hard to sell B2B tech products (17:57) Connections in Security: It can help with even the most unrelated things (20:43) Choosing…

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Andrew's in a funk and Sean's on TikTok 41:45

3+ y ago41:45

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(0:25) Getting out of a Funk: It's hard to stop feeling scattered (8:17) Zoom fatigue is real (9:22) Andrew's gotten really into rock climbing recently (13:12) Sean tries to pitch liquid chalk (16:28) Tensions Within Security Twitter: We need to express more empathy (20:15) The beverage and security industries are kinda related (23:34) Andrew pitch…

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Division in the Early Church// 2.2 12:45

3+ y ago12:45

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As we discussed last week, the early church faced significant persecution. They boldly persevered against those outside pressures. But, much like today’s church, there were also internal struggles. Through the centuries, some internal struggles caused fractures in the church, causing many denominations to spring up. Today, we’re going to look at so…

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Mitre D3FEND + What makes a product... good? 43:12

3+ y ago43:12

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In episode 2, we talk about the new MITRE D3FEND framework and an internal project at Krit to answer the question, "What defines good design in InfoSec?" We also touch on marketing strategy, learning not to overcommit, expanding your team, camping, and exit plans. (0:21) Andrew is giving Sean major FOMO. (3:04) An empty office: You don’t know what …

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Andrew's mom is his most active subscriber 48:33

3+ y ago48:33

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(0:22) Case Studies: Timing Case Studies can be mad hard. (1:57) What Andrew is doing for lead gen. (2:57) Hiring Notice: Andrew's looking to hire some accountability to keep his writing on track. (5:23) Connecting with people in security should be organic. (8:59) Someone owes me a Chick-Fil-A: Motivating your co-host by bribing them with Chick-Fil…

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History of the Early Church 11:11

3+ y ago11:11

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This is the church in the first century AD. AD is short for Anno Domini, which means the year of our Lord. Jesus’s coming had such an impact on the world that we mark our calendars by it. His early followers believed so strongly in His teachings, that they took his message all across the known world of that time. They sold their possessions, lived …

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Season Two Trailer 1:35

3+ y ago1:35

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I will be going through the history of the church, with an emphasis on the early church. I believe understanding how the church got started and spread, will help us with a deeper understanding of God’s plan. What did the early church believe? Who were its key players? How did the church evolve through the centuries to what we know today? Ultimately…

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Trailer 1:04

3+ y ago1:04

1:04

Small Efforts is a podcast about cybersecurity, design, and the continuous small efforts it takes to build a business. Join hosts Sean Sun (founder of Miscreants) and Andrew Askins (founder of Krit) as they share the ups and downs of growing design agencies in the cybersecurity industry. Sean knows a lot about cybersecurity, Andrew knows a lot abou…

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