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Jacob and Jim talk about the 1972 Elvis Presley concert at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, where Jim was lucky enough to score front row tickets. They discuss Jim’s early years of pursuing a career in theater, meeting hi
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Hosted by Jacob Slaton · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 39 episodes
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Jacob Slaton hosts Slow Climb, a society show with 39 episodes published.

Jacob and Jim talk about the 1972 Elvis Presley concert at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock, where Jim was lucky enough to score front row tickets. They discuss Jim’s early years of pursuing a career in theater, meeting hi
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Jacob and Campbell discuss college life, dating, running, mountain climbing, artificial intelligence, and growing up with a semi-famous grandpa, plus lots more. Thanks for listening. Please take a minute to share, subscr
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Jacob and Michael talk about Michael’s brand new album Church Songs, which releases today on all streaming platforms under the name Richard Michael Hall. They also reminisce on their years of photoshoots together and, mo
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Jacob and Greg discuss the good and not-so-good aspects of growing up in the evangelical south in the 90s and early 2000s. They also dive into Greg’s self-described psychotic break during which he dove headlong into cons
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Jacob and Brennan discuss their faith in Jesus, and the value of finding a worship experience where the holy spirit is welcome and alive. What does that mean? Listen to the episode to hear more. They also touch on fly fi
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Jacob and Andrew talk about books, video games, kids, and yes - Dungeons & Dragons. They start the episode by discussing some of their favorite moments from the game where their characters are bound to become best buddie
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You didn’t ask for it, but here it is anyway, another full hour of Dungeons & Dragons talk with everyone’s favorite dungeon master, Jake Morris. Jacob and Jake discuss their favorite character classes, map creation, sess
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Jacob and his dad discuss memories of Dave’s parents and siblings, his faith as a Christ follower, and the value of being deeply known and loved by a group of men who have each other’s backs, no matter what. This is a pu
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Jacob and Michelle discuss her activism work on behalf of the people of Palestine. They also discuss the untimely death of her late husband, Marcus. And finally, they talk about some fun stuff, like her precious daughter
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Jacob and Tony discuss having an unexpected pregnancy at a young age, and trying to figure out how to be an adult when you’re still just a kid. They touch on faith, religion, depression, and parenting. They also hit on T
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Jacob and Herb discuss immigration, growing up as a DACA kid from Mexico, and the current fears associated with living as a non-citizen in the USA. They also touch on the value of being known and loved within a trusted c
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Jacob and Ryan discuss why he killed his oldest daughter’s hermit crab when she was only 9 years old, and how he’s going to redeem that devastating failure by taking great care of his first grandchild, due later this sum
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Jacob and Ben shamelessly indulge in nearly two hours of hot takes on bands and musical artists. They hit on Wilco, Kanye West, Garth Brooks, Mumford & Sons, Outkast, Eric Clapton, Nickelback, Iron & Wine, and so many mo
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Jacob and Emily talk about hearing the voice of God in the drag queens, and in the wilderness, and within our very selves. They also discuss their own personal revelations about sexuality and who goes to hell, and unlear
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Jacob and Stephen discuss his origin story, his discovery of music and ministry, and the impact of race in America from the perspective of a Black man in the South. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss
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Jacob and Padre discuss his origin story, military experience, what it means to be an Army Chaplain, the significance of knowing what your true name is, and the meaning and value of tattoos as a modern day monument to th
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Jacob and Dani talk about death, grief, oversharing, giving up control, and the vast community of people it takes to raise kids. Click here to watch the slideshow from Matt’s memorial service. This is a public episode. I
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Election Day Special! Jacob and Robert discuss the final days of Robert’s campaign leading up to election day, March 3rd, 2026. Robert is running for Pulaski County Circuit Court, 3rd Division. To learn more about Robert
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Jacob and Peyton discuss their many adventures climbing mountains together in Colorado, their shared loved of Castle Bluff, and the people who had the biggest impact on their lives musically. To learn more about Castle B
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Jacob and Maddy discuss fun memories of her amazing wedding in Italy, and talk about what it’s like to have two kids in the hospital with major medical emergencies at the same time. This is a public episode. If you would
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