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The Productive Lives Podcast

The Productive Lives Podcast

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 Life can be hard and we’ve all faced those moments that seem to stop us dead in our tracks. But what if those moments of difficulty—the 'bad news'—could actually be a springboard for something greater?

I’m Cam Garven, and each week, I’ll bring you stories of extraordinary resilience and conversations about lives and ideas that are productive. This is The Productive Lives Podcast.2025 Christianity Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Morning Light Interview: Cameron Garven

    Morning Light Interview: Cameron Garven
    Dec 22 2025

    This episode highlights how legacy is built through everyday choices and servant leadership. Dr. Cameron Garven discusses the mission of Productive Lives on a live interview with Morning Light. He shares about the outreach in Philadelphia’s Kensington community, and exciting new initiatives including a gap-year program, holiday service efforts, a new podcast, and his book Serving Changes Everything.

    Resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠Lighthouse TV

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    ⁠⁠⁠Productive Lives⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Serving Changes Everything . . . Lead the Way: The Ripple Effect of Serving Leadership
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    12 mins
  • Taking Back Kensington: Buddy Osborne (Part 5)

    Taking Back Kensington: Buddy Osborne (Part 5)
    Dec 15 2025

    Hear the inspiring vision for The Rock, transforming a historic 'Blood Pit' boxing venue into a center for Christ. Creating champions and providing a voice for the kids of Kensington.

    Resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠The Rock Philly⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Productive Lives⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Serving Changes Everything . . . Lead the Way: The Ripple Effect of Serving Leadership⁠⁠⁠
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    11 mins
  • Just Get Out of the Way: Buddy Osborne (Part 4)

    Just Get Out of the Way: Buddy Osborne (Part 4)
    Dec 8 2025

    What do you do when the World Champion of Boxing asks you to be his Cutman? Just get out of the way!

    Hear the story of how an initial desire to simply train kids and offer a Bible study evolved into a full-fledged church and community outreach, embodying the principle of "getting out of the way" for God's work.

    Resources:

    ⁠⁠⁠The Rock Philly⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Productive Lives⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Serving Changes Everything . . . Lead the Way: The Ripple Effect of Serving Leadership⁠⁠⁠
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    15 mins
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