The Circle of the Panda Podcast
Circle of the Panda is a podcast about rising, rebuilding, and leading with purpose. Host JD Ross sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday fighters to talk faith, business, mindset, and what it really takes to get back up when life knocks you down. Whether you’re growing your leadership, navigating challenges, or fighting your own battles, these conversations will encourage you forward and point you toward truth.
Episodes
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How do you stay motivated when you might still have decades left behind bars?
In Part 2 of my conversation with Shawn Johnson, we go straight to the heart of what kept him moving forward while facing a 60-year sentence. Shawn shares how his relationship with God became the foundation for endurance, how he learned to pray with honesty (not performance), and why being “used” b...
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In this powerful episode, JD reconnects with Shawn Johnson, a man he first interviewed while Shawn was still incarcerated and serving what was effectively a life sentence. Nearly two years later, Shawn is home—his entire sentence commuted through executive clemency.
Shawn shares the extraordinary journey that led to his release: the reality of being sentenced to 60 years for...
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In this episode, JD sits down with Colonel Tom Kelly, a retired U.S. Army officer with over 30 years of service who found an unexpected second calling as a professional dog trainer. After transitioning out of the military, Colonel Kelly turned a growing interest in canine behavior into a purpose-driven business, Contented Canines.
The conversation explores leadership, transi...
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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, JD sits down with Athena Dean Holtz, founder of Redemption Press and author of eight nonfiction books, to explore what it truly means to guard your heart in a world full of competing voices.
Athena draws from her personal journey out of New Age spirituality and years of experience in Christian leadership to unpack how subtle d...
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JD Ross concluded the Fight the Good Fight podcast series (Episode 12).
Key themes included:
- Spiritual warfare as a daily battle that requires discipline and consistency.
- Reliance on God’s word, spirit, and promises as equipment for victory.
- Biblical references: 2 Timothy 4:7 (“fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith”) and Romans 12:2 (“be transformed by...
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In this episode of Circle of the Panda, JD Ross unpacks the power of worship as a weapon in spiritual battles. Drawing from Psalm 22:3, Acts 16:25, and Psalm 28:7, JD explains how worship shifts our focus to God, invites His presence, and breaks chains of fear and discouragement. More than just singing, worship becomes the sword of the Spirit—building faith, bringing joy, ...
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In this episode of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross unpacks how faith overcomes fear. While fear paralyzes and focuses on problems, faith moves us forward by holding onto God’s promises. JD shares four powerful ways to conquer fear: speaking scripture, replacing “what ifs” with “God is” affirmations, surrounding yourself with voices of faith, and remembering God’s past faithf...
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In this episode of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross unpacks the vital call to “guard your heart,” drawing from Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 51:10, and Matthew 5:8. JD explains that protecting your heart isn’t about isolation but about intentionally monitoring the influences you allow in—your thoughts, relationships, and responses.
He warns against letting bitterness, fear, greed, and a...
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In this episode of Fight the Good Fight, JD Ross shares how the battle for our lives begins in the mind. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:1–2, and Philippians 4:8–9, JD explains how to capture destructive thoughts and replace them with God’s truth. By guarding your mind and renewing it daily with scripture, you can break cycles of fear, shame, worry, and regret, ...
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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 with the false wisdom of envy, selfish ambition, and disorder. He reminds listeners that faith is a growth journey and that godly wisdom produces p...
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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 you—those who will truly “have your back.” JD unpacks what it means to be part of the body of Christ, the role of accountability, and the encou...
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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 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, JD encourages listeners to make prayer a daily habit, not just in crises but in every decision and circumstance. This we...
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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 grief, loss, and healing, and discusses the importance of mental health advocacy.
Terrence opens up about his own struggles, the stig...
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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 projects in over 25 countries. She discusses the inspiration behind Globe Aware, the importance of ethical and culturally immersive v...
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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 faith feels heavy—fixing your eyes on Jesus, removing distractions, and building habits that strengthen your walk. Expect encouragement, scripture, and ac...
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Empowering Women's Transition from Corporate Leadership to Business Ownership: Featuring Tasha Dash
In this episode of The Circle of the Panda Podcast, host JD welcomes Tasha Dash, a transformative leader who helps women transition from corporate roles to successful business ownership. Tasha is the CEO and founder of She Dreams Consulting and the creator of She Dreams A...
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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, and God equips us with the armor to endure. JD walks through each piece of the armor of God—truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvati...
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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 churches
- how to pray for someone with a disability
- how a Bible Study would look if Barrett ran one
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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, even the struggles within our own minds—but the Bible calls us to focus on the one fight that leads to peace, joy, and eternal ...
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