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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.

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All Episodes

17:38

Shawn Johnson Episode 2: Staying Encouraged

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2026/02/05

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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” by God mattered as much as being set free. We talk about pray...

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10:06

The Discipline of Peace

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2026/02/02

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace In Episode 5 of this limited solo series, JD explores peace not as a feeling, but as a discipline. Drawing from lived experience, he explains why peace doesn’t automatically appear in unsettled seasons—and why waiting to “feel peaceful” often keeps people stuck. This episode breaks down how peace quietly erodes through uncertainty, shifting schedules, financial pressure, and the need for control. JD clearly distinguishes peace from d...

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26:36

Shawn Johnson Episode 1: Clemency

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2026/01/29

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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 a self-defense case, the long road of incarceration, and th...

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9:15

Learning to Speak Without Losing Authority

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2026/01/26

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace In Episode 4 of this limited solo series, JD explores a counterintuitive leadership skill: learning to speak less without losing authority. Drawing from personal experience, he challenges the belief that being understood requires saying more—and explains why, in practice, fewer words often carry greater weight. This episode unpacks why people overexplain, how fear (not clarity) drives excessive talking, and what actually happens when...

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10:57

Using Tools to Get Out of a Hole

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2026/01/19

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace In this episode, JD speaks directly to those who find themselves in a hole—mentally, emotionally, or spiritually—and are searching for a way out. Drawing from personal experience, he explains why motivation alone isn’t enough and why what’s truly needed in hard seasons is better tools and discernment. This conversation breaks down the difference between tools and crutches, showing how healthy tools support clear thinking without repl...

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11:37

What to Do When One Negative Voice Gets Loud

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2026/01/12

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace In Episode 2 of this limited solo series, JD tackles a challenge nearly everyone faces: what to do when one negative voice gets loud. Whether in business, leadership, or personal growth, a single critical voice can outweigh dozens of neutral or positive ones—and derail steady progress if left unchecked. This episode breaks down why negative voices have so much power, how they often attach to existing insecurities, and why volume neve...

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68:56

Contented Canine - Colonial Tom Kelly

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2026/01/08

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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, transition, and purpose—drawing powerful parallels between militar...

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7:23

Nice vs. Kind

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2026/01/05

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace In this opening solo of a limited series, JD breaks down a lesson he learned the hard way: being nice and being kind are not the same thing. Drawing from personal experience, he explains how “nice” often avoids conflict, seeks approval, and keeps surface-level peace—while quietly causing long-term damage. Kindness, on the other hand, is rooted in truth, clarity, and intention, even when it feels uncomfortable in the moment. This epis...

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35:54

What Gets Into Your Heart with Athena Dean Holtz

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2025/12/18

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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 deception, unresolved wounds, and spiritual counterfeits can ...

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4:31

Leaning In

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2025/12/15

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace In this short solo episode, JD speaks directly to anyone who feels undone, broken, or stuck in a downward spiral—especially during a season when anxiety, reflection, and isolation tend to surface. Rather than offering clichés or easy answers, he acknowledges the reality of pain, loss, and hard seasons that many people quietly carry. JD shares what listeners can expect moving forward on the Circle of the Panda Podcast: honest conversa...

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8:13

Fight the Good Fight - Episode 12: Summing it Up

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2025/12/08

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. PeaceJD 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 the renewing of your mind”).Encouragement for listeners to stay strong in

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7:42

Fight the Good Fight - Episode 11: The Role of...

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2025/12/01

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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, and causing the enemy to flee. Listeners are encouraged to make

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8:54

Fight the Good Fight - Episode 10: Overcoming Fear

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2025/11/17

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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 faithfulness. With personal testimony and encouragement, JD reminds

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13:07

Fight the Good Fight - Episode 9: Walking in Daily...

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2025/11/10

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace

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11:55

Fight the Good Fight - Episode 8: Guard Your Heart

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2025/11/03

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. PeaceIn 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 anger take root, encouraging listeners instead to focus on what is

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8:26

Fight the Good Fight Episode 7: Guarding Your Mind

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2025/10/27

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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, and instead live with peace and purpose. This week’s challenge:

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8:39

Fight the Good Fight Episode 6: Wisdom

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2025/10/20

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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 purity, peace, mercy, and righteousness. This week’s challenge: pray

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12:26

Fight the Good Fight Episode 5: Fighting Together

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2025/10/13

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. PeaceIn 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 encouragement that comes from community. This week’s challenge: identify

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6:48

Fight the Good Fight Episode 4: The Power of Prayer

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2025/10/06

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. Peace 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 week’s challenge: commit to at least 10 minutes of intentional prayer

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42:54

Terrance Randolph - National Alliance on Mental...

The Circle of the Panda Podcast ·

2025/10/02

JD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. PeaceIn 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 stigma surrounding mental health, and how finding support changed his

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