In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss Lay of the Land #181 with Fred DiSanto of Ancora, the importance of wisdom and earned wisdom, the value of trusted relationships and introductions, the benefits of being part of a community, the role of mentorship in personal and professional growth, the importance of making decisions and t…

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss their upcoming events and dive into the conversation with Taylor Evans about Rust Belt Recruiting. They talk about the importance of having a strong brand name, the challenges of expanding into new areas of business, and the significance of having a consistent operating system. They also touch o…

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various topics including founders' dinners, the grand opening of Encore Venture Labs, the Ohio VC Fest, and the importance of focusing on numbers in business. They emphasize the value of networking, seeking feedback, and building a strong team. They also highlight the recognition received b…

I discuss the test results of my cyst and mourn the loss of my mother. This is a comedy podcast!

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various topics including leadership development, the importance of having an exit plan for businesses, and the value of financial modeling. They highlight the need for leaders to continuously develop their skills as their businesses grow and evolve. They also emphasize the significance of p…

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the importance of good infrastructure and solving the digital divide. They highlight the work of Joshua Edmonds, who is working on providing affordable internet access through his company Canopy. They also touch on the history of internet connectivity and the need for access to healthcare a…

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the story of Bob Malley and Malley's Chocolates, a successful family business. They highlight the importance of succession planning and the respect for the work that went before. They also discuss the concept of 'Malley moments' and how the emotional impact of a product can create a lasting…

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss their recent interviews with non-traditional entrepreneurs and their impact on the Cleveland community. They highlight the importance of changing the negative perception of Cleveland and embracing its rich history and authenticity. They also discuss the cyclical nature of cities and the need for…

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the entrepreneurial journey of Keith Gurchuk and Marissa Guterman, who made a film called 'Lost and Found in Cleveland'. They talk about the importance of purpose over paycheck and the difference between working for a paycheck and seeking purpose in work. They also highlight the level of hustle …

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss the recent podcast episode with Mitchell Vargo from Forward Hospitality Group. They highlight the importance of having an intentional operating system for business success and the benefits of implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). They also talk about the creative infrastructure in…

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss three main topics: the Lay of the Land podcast with Ian Mauer of Genome Oncology, their sessions for the week, and the start of Q3. They highlight Ian's description of Genome Oncology as a clinical decision support system and his approach to learning and evolving. They also discuss the role…

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss various topics related to business building and entrepreneurship and the lessons learned from Umberto Fedeli. They talk about the importance of being a student of the game and continuously learning, as well as the significance of having a clear purpose and being in the right place doing the…

In this conversation, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss three main topics: the podcast episode with Matt Shapiro from Vitalize, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, and their session days. They highlight key takeaways from each topic, including the stages of business development, the importance of clear communication, and the need …

Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss Lay of the Land episode #169 with Aaron Slodov, including Aaron's Manifesto, his mission to exascale American manufacturing, and the importance of skilled labor. They talk about Jeremiah Landi who helps startups turn ideas into products and his multi-faceted background. Finally, they mention Introductions of Val…

This episode reviews the Lay of the Land podcast with Darren A. Small and his company, Oko, AI and workflow automation. Also discussed event by North Coast Ventures is also discussed, mentioning portfolio companies like Society Brands. The episode concludes with a conversation about EO, a business owner's network. This week's Lay of the Land episod…

Waiting for the results of the MRI I’ll let you know what happens next week, but in the meantime, let’s worry together

Final week before second MRI going to milk this for all it’s worth

Which color was your favorite?? In this episode, we take a walk down memory lane to discuss the WOW! Worship discs and their place in the growth of CWM in the late 1990s and 2000s. Dr. Joshua Busman and doctoral candidate Debbie Wong explore with me the marketing of the this series and the "portable affect" of CWM. --- Support this podcast: https:/…

It’s been a rough five years, but you know what they say… “please don’t talk to me.”

Also - parking lots, am I right?

I ramble about seaQuest DSV the ongoing saga that is my pineal gland, cyst and the $6 million man

In this episode with Dr. Sarah Kathleen Johnson, we discuss her recently co-authored article "Contemporary Worship Music as an Ecumenical Liturgical Movement" (Worship Journal, 2023). We explore how contemporary praise and worship music has found its way into the hearts and hymnals of a wide variety of Christian traditions as it connects Christians…

I talk about my cyst and the movie, Madame Webb, and which one might be more damaging to my cerebrum.

My three favorite topics

I finally have the courage to admit this.

Plus, I continue to worry

In this episode with Dr. Anna Nekola, we discuss her recent article "Congregational Music as 'Phatic Communication': Affect, Atmosphere, and Relational Ways ofListening" (Yale Journal of Music & Religion, 2022). We explore some of the social functions of music and how it does more than open of spiritual pathways between us and God but also social p…

I think I said it all in the title

I possibly have one. Gotta wait three months for a follow up MRI - let’s all panic together.

For the past few years, Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis has been covering worship music as a journalist for Christianity Today. Her articles have been stirring up really important conversations among worship leaders! She joins me on the podcast to talk about how the Worship Leader Research project fits into her broader view of whats going on in the wors…

In this episode with Dr. Nathan Myrick (Mercer University), we discuss his recent book _Music for Others: Care, Justice, and Relational Ethics in Christian Music (Oxford University Press, 2021). We explore what we are after in making music together -- and perhaps what we should be after in church music in particular. Namely, what kinds of relations…

I chat with my Worship Leader Research teammate Marc Jolicoeur about his role on the research team and how the project is impacting his work as a local church worship leader. He's an avid learner who brings his joy and hope to this important pastoral work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-worship-nerds/support…

I chat with my Worship Leader Research teammate Elias Dummer to talk about his contributions to the project, his hopes for the future of worship, and his experience in the worship music industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-worship-nerds/support

In this episode with Dr. Jonathan Welch (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), we discuss the legacy of the song story column in Worship Leader Magazine and what it can tell us about how worship songwriters imagine God's participation in the creative act. Welch encourages worship songwriters to know that God is present in the process, even if…

My fellow Worship Leader Research teammate Dr. Shannan Baker takes a minute to chat about the WLR project, her hopes as a researcher, and what animates her ongoing care for the contemporary worship phenomenon as a researcher. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-worship-nerds/support…

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Noel Snyder, author of the book _Sermons that Sing: Music and the Practice of Preaching_ (IVP Academic, 2021). Dr. Snyder explores the musicality of the preaching moment as we discuss the preaching of Elevation Church Pastor and songwriter Steven Furtick. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

They're really going all-out on these Halloween Decorations. Who are these suburban maccabre artists?Oleh Joshua Snyder

The title says it all, don't it, folks?

I continue to be neurotic.

Of course I pick a word I can't spell to put into the title.

Let's process the removal of Star Trek Prodigy from Paramount+ - we can get through this, somehow.Oleh Joshua Snyder

Wow - look at me doing both!Oleh Joshua Snyder

Oh, and I think the coyotes have finally moved in.

First mother's day without mom - bitter sweet because, on the one hand, I miss her, but on the other hand, she hated Mother's Day - so it feels like a weird win for her.Oleh Joshua Snyder

Once again, I purchased podcasting equipment and proceeded not to use any of it.

I record the podast outside, where there's a lot of noise distractions. I kind of see why people use those things called studios.Oleh Joshua Snyder

Back after the death of my mother - dealing with grief in the only way I know how - through narcissism.

Star Trek II - watched it again. Perfect film. + my usual neuroses

I critique the Mona Lisa and then immediately feel guilty about it. Mmmm, that's good Podcast.