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
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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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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 he uses the name Swaggy Life
- Advice for those serving or living in assisting living homes
Stay tuned for more from Barrett Counterman.
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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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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 message helps you.
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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 change
3. Engaging with the special needs/neurodiverse community
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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 first job at ScairoWinds, Barrett recounts challenges with accommodations and the assumptions others made about their disability—under...
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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 "Merry Go Round" I tripped it and everything came crashing down.
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