Best Imagine Our Surprise Podcasts (2024)

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Ordinary Time | “My Grace is Sufficient for You” (July 7, 2024)

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This morning John Ott shares a homily with The Parish, and his message gives a glimpse into the stories of three people in our community who have lived with chronic pain. Hear about the long road they have traveled and the life they’ve found in the middle of unresolvable difficulty.By The Parish

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Ordinary Time | Go in Peace to Love & Serve (June 30, 2024)

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As we transition from focusing on Pentecost into Ordinary Time, we consider how Jesus sends his followers in peace to love and serve the Lord. Parishioners Kevin Soderman and Laura Boggs also share ordinary ways they have felt called by God to serve others.By The Parish

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The overlooked solution to scaling clean power 20:19

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As AI data centers multiply electricity needs and grid transmission challenges linger, how will the United States produce enough affordable, reliable, and clean power? Can we continue to grow the economy without forsaking critical climate objectives? In this episode, Barbara spotlights a key solution: the opportunity to innovate at the "grid edge,"…

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Imaginative Entry of Mark 4 & Communion Song and Liturgy | June 23, 2024

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From the gathering on June 23, we were led in an Imaginative Entry of Mark 4, and we shared a soft medley of Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus and Build My Life.By The Parish

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Ordinary Time | Training Our Imaginations (Threat, Trust, & The Invisible Powers) (June 23, 2024)

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The classic stories of David & Goliath and Jesus calming the storm invite us to consider where our assurance and confidence is really located in life. How can we cultivate a spiritual imagination that sees God as a present and active participant in our lives?By The Parish

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Episode 177: Video Game Preservation and the Vimm's Lair Scare: Why is the Industry Killing its History? 11:24

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Unlike film and book preservation, video games are always under attack; often, ironically, by their very makers. Once again, the ESA's cabal of Nintendo, Sega, Sony, and like-minded tyrants have united to strike down a ROM preservation website--this one being Vimm's Lair, an esteemed gaming curation destination brimming with the industry's storied …

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From Alternative to Mainstream: How Renewables Support Energy Sustainability and Security 32:33

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When Susan Nickey started her career in banking, few people saw a future in financing renewables. It wasn’t even a sector yet! Today, as EVP & Chief Client Officer for climate positive investment firm HASI and the Board Chair of the American Clean Power Association, Susan is working to advance clean energy from a stronger position: with renewables …

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Ordinary Time | Power and the Powers (June 9, 2024)

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You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you,” Jesus says. But what does power in the way of Jesus look like? What is the interplay between the cruciform power of Christ’s Spirit and the coercive powers of our age? We explore how power in the way of Jesus looks a lot like faithful presence and redemptive influence.…

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What I Learned from the Worst Day of My Career 11:32

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Why would an optimist try to inspire an audience by sharing the story of the worst day in her career? In this episode, Barbara shares her commencement address at George Mason University, bringing graduates inside a tough setback that ultimately opened up new possibilities in her career journey. Listen for inspiration on why staying true to your aut…

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Episode 176: Sega Does What Nintendon’t? Thirty Years Later, Which Home Console Really Won the 16-Bit War? 14:41

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Sega's Genesis (Mega Drive) and Nintendo's Super Nintendo - they were the topic of every school debate in the early '90s, but decades later, these rival machines STILL trigger passionate reactions in dedicated fans. Which system really was "the best?" Usually, it depends on who's being asked, but hindsight never lies. Looking back, one system was g…

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Earthen Vessels | God In Our Weakness (and Family Ministry Updates!) 32:07

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This morning we divide our time into two parts: First, Family Pastor Sarah Fetz shares some significant updates to our model for Family Ministry at The Parish. Then, Jordan shares a brief reflection on 2 Corinthians 4, asking what it means that God's all-surpassing power (the Holy Spirit) dwells inside fragile, frail jars like us.…

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Encore: Navigating Tomorrow - Glocalization and the Future of Technology 30:42

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In this idea-packed episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens CEO Roland Busch sits down with Barbara to explore the concept of "glocalization" and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and productive future. What are the trends compelling international companies to increase their manufacturing presence in the United States? This is a fascinat…

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How Do Companies Successfully Transform? Lessons Learned from Building a More Sustainable, Innovative Company 29:36

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Across industry, infrastructure, and transportation, technology is changing rapidly, and changing everything. How do organizations reskill quickly enough and create lifelong learning cultures that embrace change to drive innovation? And how can this focus on people lead to the rise of more sustainable companies? In two words, trust and empowerment,…

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Episode 175: Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog Problem - Is "Going Fast" No Longer Enough? 11:06

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Sonic the Hedgehog is still a gaming superstar, but his games appeal to different audiences. Some prefer his classic 2-D excursions; others like his more free-roaming adventures. And yet, the complaints are rife for either approach: "2-D Sonic can't do anything new/3-D Sonic misses the point!" Are these naysayers being unreasonable...or might they …

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Episode 077 - Your Summer To-Do List 54:44

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In this conversation, Bronson and Steve discuss various topics related to deer management during the summertime. They start by addressing recent concerns about hunters contracting CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) from consuming deer with CWD and emphasize the importance of following public health guidelines and not eating venison from CWD-positive d…

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AfterWords | The Voice of the Wind 1:12

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Jared Ray offers a poetic reflection on The Parish gathering for Pentecost Sunday (May 19, 2024).By The Parish

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Cultivating Courage: Building Resilient Teams for Innovative Futures 31:44

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Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, for a fascinating look at a subject that offers insight into some of the ideas that make Siemens such a successful company - trust and psychological safety. Barbara and Connie discuss how these ideas - when practiced authentically -…

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Pentecost, 2024: God’s Spirit Wind 23:13

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On the day of Pentecost, we consider how God's Holy Spirit is the giver of life – beginning with genesis of all things through the birth of the Church. How can we be a community inhaling the breath of God and exhaling it as passers of peace for the renewal of the world?By The Parish

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Eastertide: Do Not Cling (May 12, 2024)

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On Ascension Sunday, Jordan is joined by special guest Barry Grecu. We consider Jesus’ lived pattern of death, resurrection, and ascension known as the paschal mystery, and how we learn to live in light of the way we did.By The Parish

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Cracking the Code: AI's Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity 18:26

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This is a very intriguing discussion with Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology! In this episode, you'll discover exclusive insights straight from the policymaker on the heels of the White House’s executive order establishing standards for AI. While cybercriminals might exploit AI for nefarious purposes,…

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Episode 174: The Freaky Friday Franchise Analyzed and Criticized: Four Freaky Movies and a Kooky Book 17:34

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The "switcheroo" or "body swap" is an oft-repeated trope in cartoons, books, and film...but the premise stems from a singular source. After author Mary Rodgers imagined a daughter swapping bodies with her pretty mother, a new franchise--nay, a new genre--was born. Today's show examines the freaky franchise five times over: 1 book, 4 films. Are they…

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Eastertide: The Surprising Spirit (May 5, 2024)

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The Holy Spirit falls on a household of unbaptized gentiles at Cornelius' house. This week, we reflect on what to make of the surprising Spirit, and the ever-enlarging sense the early Church was beginning to understand around who could be included in God's story.By The Parish

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Episode 173: Video Games vs. The Human Imagination: Do Modern, Hyper-Detailed Games Block Our Ability to Imagine Beyond the Obvious? 7:22

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One’s imagination is precious--it's the tool one uses to visualize the spoken, the inferred, the otherwise unseen. But do modern games, what with their HD photorealism...rob people of this fundamental, very human ability? Maybe games don't need to be quite so...on the nose. Visit www.lostnostalgia.com for more old-school goodness. Thanks to Deckton…

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Episode 076 - Buck Food Plot Use During the Hunting Season 1:12:26

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In this episode we visit with Dr. Natasha Ellison to review her findings relative to buck use of food plots during the hunting season. How often are bucks visiting food plots pre-rut, peak-rut, and post-rut? When are bucks spending more time on food plots? How does hunting pressure affect these relationships? Natasha is a Mathematical Ecologist and…

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Eastertide: Practicing Resurrection in Community (April 7, 2024)

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On a Family Sunday, Sarah Fetz speaks with the Stringer family, and we hear the background and practice of "storying," the unique way The Parish engages scripture in our kids spaces.By The Parish

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Techlanta: Mayor Dickens on Building a Tech City 30:17

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San Francisco, New York, Boston, Austin… Atlanta? Atlanta Mayor Dickens joins the podcast to discuss his vision for transforming Atlanta – already known for being the “Technology City of the South” – into a top-5 American tech hub. This episode will appeal not only to those interested in the future of Atlanta, but to listeners wondering what it mea…

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Episode 172: Donkey Kong '94: Why Hasn't Nintendo Remade the Forsaken Game Boy Classic? 8:02

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Nintendo loves remaking and remastering its ancient games, including the 2024 rerelease of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. But with all the reboots and redos, why doesn't the Big N bring back the ape's best--the Game Boy's phenomenal Donkey Kong '94? Isn't it time to revisit this tragically neglected classic? Please visit www.lostnostalgia.com for more crit…

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Powering Up: Surprising Ways AI and Clean Energy Are Supercharging Our Grid's Makeover 5:50

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Picture this: the power grid, not just an engineering marvel, but the lifeblood of our digital and eco-conscious era. With the AI revolution ramping up data center demands and green energy's rise pushing us towards a brighter, cleaner future, our trusty grid is facing a Herculean task. Can it keep the lights on and our planet cool as we plug into a…

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Easter: A Better Word Births a Better World (March 31, 2024)

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In all four gospels, it is the faithful women in the company of Jesus who are the first to bear witness to the resurrection. They are sent with simple instructions: Go and Tell. Yet what exactly is this good news of a whole new world that we are to tell? And in what posture are we to go?By The Parish

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Palm Sunday: Living All of Holy Week: Branches, Ashes, Oil (March 24, 2024)

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On Palm Sunday, Jesus is greeted by cheering crowds. But this is just the beginning of Holy Week. Christ’s final week before the cross gives us a pattern for the seasons of our own lives - through praise, loss, and renewal.By The Parish

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Episode 171: Martinet vs. Mario: After 29 Years, Why Did Nintendo Surprise-Retire Charles Martinet, the World-Recognized Voice Actor? 8:27

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For nearly 29 years, Charles Martinet had provided Nintendo's Super Mario with his iconic voice. All the "wahoos" and "mama mias" came courtesy of the actor's style and invention. In a very real sense, Martinet was Mario; he'd become the face of the world-recognized star. And that, perhaps, was exactly the problem. In 2023, The Big N "retired" Mart…

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A Community Update from Jordan

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In this post, Jordan provides an important community update around the season of growth we find ourselves in as a church and asks members of the community to participate in an important survey.By The Parish

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Lent: The Community Grows (March 17, 2024)

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In this podcast, Jordan reflects on the season of growth we find ourselves in as a church community. Every season of growing involves growing pains. Here we remember how the early church (Acts 6) responded to rapid growth by discerning their communal limits, grappling together with how to care well for all.…

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How Is Industrial AI Expanding Human Capabilities? 7:55

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You’ve probably heard many perspectives on AI since the rise of ChatGPT, but this one is different. In this Optimistic Insights, Barbara shares how Industrial AI is allowing Siemens to redefine what's possible for humans. The modern factory has always produced more data than human capacity for analysis and application can handle. Suddenly, AI is tr…

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Episode 075 - Pulling the Covers Off Buck Beds 1:19:30

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In this episode we visit with Luke Resop to discuss buck beds and bedding areas. How often are they bedding? What’s their affinity to certain bedding areas? What’s the circuit time for returning to a bedding area? Day beds and night beds are all discussed. We also introduce our newest member to the MSU Deer Lab, Dr. Natasha Ellison. She is a Mathem…

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Lent: Carrying the Cross (March 3, 2024)

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Central to the way of Jesus is his guidance to “deny yourself, take your cross and follow me," and John Ott begs the question, "What does this mean?"By The Parish

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3D Printing Unleashed: Digital Threads of an Industrial Future 22:48

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3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, ranks among the most promising developments in the effort to revitalize American manufacturing and localize supply chains. But what are the technologies that can help upstart additive companies to scale operations and industrialize 3D printing? And how can this make U.S. supply chains more resilien…

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Lent: The Cross of Me (February 25, 2024)

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Lent invites us to seriously consider the way of Jesus, which involves a necessary suffering and taking up of the cross.By The Parish

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Lent: Entering the Season (February 18, 2024)

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On the first Sunday of Lent, we hear the story of Christ in Mark 1 and grow in awareness of the Kingdom of Heaven in relation to Christ's baptism and His journey into and out of the wilderness.By The Parish

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Level Up: The Video Game Ideas Fueling Your Next Breakthrough 6:16

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Can the future of manufacturing be almost like playing a video game? In this Optimistic Insights episode, Barbara looks back to CES in January and presents Siemens’ vision for the Industrial Metaverse, breaking down Siemens AG CEO Roland Busch’s keynote speech. Prepare to learn about the key building blocks for making the industrial metaverse a rea…

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Epiphany: Christ of Another Way (February 4, 2024)

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We begin moving away from Epiphany and toward Lent. Sitting in that threshold space, Jordan summarizes the takeaways of Epiphany, which points us to follow the Christ of Another Way.By The Parish

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What's Driving the New Industrial Revolution? 24:29

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Digital innovation is no longer limited to Silicon Valley. Some of the most exciting, and potentially world-changing, developments are happening in manufacturing plants across America as industrial automation systems interact with software and AI. What is the vision for applying tools that first emerged in consumer sectors in American industry? And…

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Epiphany: God is a Refuge (Saved, Swallowed Up, Submerged) (January 21, 2024)

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On the third Sunday of Epiphany, Jordan walks us through the stories of Jonah and Christ's baptism, sharing that God is at work in the great depths of our lives.By The Parish

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Episode 074 – Understanding Buck Movement – Part 2 54:02

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The latest Extension publication from the MSU Deer Lab is “Understanding Buck Movement: How, When, and Why Bucks Navigate the Landscape” is now available for viewing and download. You can find the publication here: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/results.php?q=deer%20movement In Part 2, Steve and Bronson discuss more of the findings presented in th…

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Epiphany: Humble King (January 7, 2024)

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This morning we hear from John Ott, a beloved and thoughtful member of our community. He shares a meaningful perspective on the Epiphany while also providing moments of reflection and participation.By The Parish

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Optimistic Insights: The Unexpected Resurgence of American Manufacturing 7:24

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For decades, American manufacturing shifted to other countries. Now, it’s growing again in the United States. To launch a new “Optimistic Insights” series, Barbara outlines the trends such as emerging technologies and what she calls “glocalization” that are driving American manufacturing’s resurgence. This episode will help listeners to understand …

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