The Circle of the Panda Podcast
The Circle of the Panda Podcast is a podcast about journeys through life. This means at times, it will be joyful, sad, inspirational, and also messy. Our podcast will be random at times, but that is life. It is best lived genuinely and authentically.
We believe that life and business should be used as a platform to have a positive impact on the world around us.
You can find us at:
https://circleofthepandapodcast.com/
Episodes
171 episodes
Fight the Good Fight Episode 6: Wisdom
In this episode of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross explores the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. Drawing from James 1:5, Proverbs 2:6, and James 3:13–17, JD shows how true wisdom comes from God and contrasts it w...
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Fight the Good Fight Episode 5: Fighting Together
In this episode of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross shares why no one can win the spiritual battle alone. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 and other scriptures, he explains the importance of choosing the right people to fight alongside yo...
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Fight the Good Fight Episode 4: The Power of Prayer
In this episode of Circle of the Panda, JD Ross unpacks the power of prayer in spiritual warfare. Prayer isn’t complicated—it’s a direct line to God’s strength, peace, and guidance. Drawing from Philippians 4:6–7, James 5:16, and...
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Terrance Randolph - National Alliance on Mental Illness: Piedmont and Tri-County
In this episode of The Circle on the Panda Podcast, host JD sits down with Terrence Randolph, Outreach Coordinator for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in the Piedmont Tri-County area. Terrence shares his personal journey through ...
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Globe Aware: Kimberly Haley-Coleman
In this episode of The Circle of the Panda Podcast, host JD welcomes Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and executive director of Globe Aware. Kimberly shares her journey from a successful corporate career to leading impactful short-term service p...
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Fight the Good Fight Episode 3:Training for Endurance
In this episode of Circle of the Panda, JD Ross continues the Fight the Good Fight series with a raw and real look at spiritual endurance. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–3, JD shares practical ways to keep moving forward when...
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Tosha Dash - She Dreams Academy
Empowering Women's Transition from Corporate Leadership to Business Ownership: Featuring Tasha DashIn this episode of The Circle of the Panda Podcast, host JD welcomes Tasha Dash, a transformative leader who helps women transition from c...
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Fight the Good Fight Episode 2: Standing Strong in the Battle
In Episode 2 of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross takes us into the reality of spiritual battles and how to stand firm when they come. From Ephesians 6, he reminds us that the fight isn’t against people but against unseen spiritual forces, an...
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Barrett Counterman Episode # 3
This is the third in a three-part series with Barrett Counterman. In this episode Barrett discusses:- a perception that some have of people with disabilities - why there are not more people with disabilities in ch...
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Fighting the Good Fight Defined
In this opening episode of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross lays the foundation for a new 12-week series. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:11–12, he unpacks what it means to 'fight the good fight of faith.' Life is full of battles—stress, division, ...
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The Swaggy Life - Barrett Counterman Episode 2
Barrett Counterman has Cerebral Palsy but Cerebral Palsy does not have Barrett Counterman. Barrett has a clear vision, and he shares it in this episode. He also discusses:- What he struggles with- His dream- Why...
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What is "The Way"?
What does it mean to follow "the Way"? and what is "the Way"?Or a better way to state it is who is "the Way"?It is a radical and transformational approach to life.
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Time for a Rebranding
It is time for a rebranding of the Circle of the Panda Podcast and with this comes a "renewing of the mind" for our host.It is impossible to read or hear a consistent message and not be influenced. Listen in. We hope our mess...
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Three Catalysts of Change
We all have different things that cause us to make big changes in our life. For me it was:1. Listening to people talk about pursuing a calling/purpose 2. The need for a career change3. Engaging with the spe...
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Through Their Eyes - Barrett Counterman - Episode 1
In this episode, JD Ross and Barrett share their motivations for launching the podcast. Barrett emphasizes the importance of showing what’s possible for individuals with disabilities and the vital role of support systems. Reflecting on their fi...
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Tripping the Merry Go Round
Life for many of us is a Merry Go Round. There might be a slight variation in the days but for the most part they look the same. Then we wake up one day and ask ourselves "just how did I get here."When I stepped off of the "M...
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Curbside Flowers - Oklahoma City
How do we solve the homeless problem?This episode is a conversation with Haley, the location manager at Curbside Flowers in Oklahoma City. They are certainly doing their part to help the homeless and they have been very gracious in shari...
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Through Their Eyes
This episode is launching a new mini-series for us, in which we focus on how life looks through the eyes of others. It is so easy to get isolated these days. "Being on the outside looking in" has always been a problem but the issue ...
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The Doctors Freeman - Trust
Where do most of us place our trust? In ourselves, in other people?This episode was done out on location and I "randomly" met a couple that provided the answer that I needed.
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Finding the Good - Curbside Apparel
Episode Summary: In this short but powerful episode, JD sits down with Whitley O’Connor, the manager of Curbside Apparel, a nonprofit T-shirt shop in Oklahoma City with a bold mission: to end homelessness through supportive...
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John Leary - Follow the Cairns
Have you ever felt lost? In this episode we talk to John Leary about cairns. This is a method that hikers use to stay on track but the concept can be applied to our journey in business and in life.
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John Leary - Health Perspectives
John Leary is the Founder of Health Perspectives. He created the company out of a need that he saw based on his past work experience. - Medicare is complicated.- On average, 7.4% of a given workforce is over the a...
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Finding the Good - Three Degrees of Helping
This episode was filmed behind an old farmhouse. You can see the video on the vlog page of our website. There are three levels of helping and knowing how to get to the third level is a difference maker.
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