Best Paul Wheaton Podcasts (2024)

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Podcast 676 – 2024 PTJ – Part 2

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Paul and Co continue discussing the progress made at the 2024 Permaculture Technology Jamboree, covering the rest of the Sepp Holzer root cellar, upgrades to the Red Cabin’s RMH, a rocket oven, an attempt to use said oven to heat the kiddie pool, and a new method for thin cob floors. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More inf…

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Podcast 675 – 2024 PTJ – Part 1

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Paul, JR, and Beau all sit down and go over this years Permaculture Technology Jamboree progress, including the new pumphouse for the well and how it’s kept from freezing, a partner for mycelium insulation, a new Sepp Holzer style root cellar, the roundwood pavilion, and more! Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More informatio…

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Podcast 674 – Site overview and Steven – Part 3

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Paul continues his discussion with Steven and Clay, talking about the BRK’s replacement program known as the Bootcamp Experience Log (BEL) and what it lets them do, the boot’s standard of living, what they need to progress the world domination plan, and the next step thereof. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information…

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Podcast 673 – Site overview and Steven – Part 2

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Paul continues his chat with Steven and Clay about Wheaton labs, boot camp, summer/winter coping tactics (slushies ftw!), comparisons to the WWOOF program, BRK’s new replacement known as the BEL program, and welcoming train wrecks to bootcamp, so long as they’re up to standard and leave their baggage at the gate. Support the podcast on Patreon Show…

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Podcast 672 – Site overview and Steven – Part 1

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Paul talks with Steven and Clay at the labs during labor day weekend, about how the lab is developing into a permaculture theme park of sorts, the new hybrid pickup from a benefactor, and what they were all doing before they came to The Lab as seppers. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of this …

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Podcast 671 – 2024 SKIP Event

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People say Paul hasn’t put out a podcast in a while, so he takes the opportunity to make one at the SKIP event, interviewing Alexandra, Charlie, Rebecca and Rio on what they’ve been up to – with responses including woodwork, building, Rocket Mass Heaters, and willow feeders. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information …

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Podcast 670 – John Tero’s Consultation – Part 2

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Paul continues with John’s consultation on his 1.8 acre Georgian property, this time discussing which trees to plant, including peach because that’s obligatory for the state, Sheer, Total, Utter Neglect (STUN) gardening, and maybe even creating a small wetland. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion…

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Podcast 669 – John Tero’s Consultation – Part 1

2M ago

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Paul consults with another poor fool that gave him real money for some reason. Today’s victim is John Tero, with his 1.8 acre property in Georgia and it’s conifer trees aplenty for hugelkultur. And obstacle courses, apparently. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of this podcast on this thread at…

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Podcast 665 – Molly Mac’s Consultation

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Paul’s latest victim is Molly Mac and her 1.5 acre peninsula in Massachusetts. It’s a windy place but has plenty of various trees and an overall shape that’s not good for berms, so hugelkultur it is! There’s even a convenient space for a Rocket Mass Heater. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of …

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Podcast 664 – Red Cabin RMH Mk.5 – Part 2

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Paul and Uncle Mud continue to discuss the red cabin’s new Rocket Mass Heater and what they want from future modifications and designs, such as a cob hat, a simple instruction set for dealing with cold plugs and such, and maybe a way, or at least a warning, for dealing with the outside of the cob getting too hot. Support the podcast on Patreon Show…

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Podcast 663 – Red Cabin RMH Mk.5 – Part 1

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Paul sits down with Uncle Mud (Chris McClellan) to talk about the new Rocket Mass Heater in the Red Cabin, some history of the prior 4, and what they want from future designs, such as a riser made of firebricks, and bickering on how efficient the mass should be. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussio…

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#026: Preventing and Mending the Fissures with Dr. Jessica Plancich Shinners 1:34:07

6M ago1:34:07

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We're closing out our second season with an examination of how to navigate inevitable interpersonal conflict and move towards restored connection. Social architecture can be what makes or breaks a community, business, or organization. How we process our own pain and trauma and interact with the trauma of others offers rich opportunities for growth …

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Podcast 662 – Bonnie Bassan’s Consultation – Part 2

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Bonnie’s consultation on her half acre plot of clay-full soil in New Mexico continues into topics of apple tree seeding, drip irrigation, hugelkultur, chicken management, the Ruth Stout method of composting, and just how Paul manages to stay optimistic (hint: it involves gardens). Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More inform…

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Podcast 661 – Bonnie Bassan’s Consultation – Part 1

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Paul has a new victim in the form of Bonnie Bassan and her roughly half acre New Mexico property. The place has a lot of clay, 10″ of precipitation, and a lot of wind. Sounds like a perfect place for Hugelkultur, just needs a bit of irrigation for a while to build the soil. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information a…

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Podcast 660 – Orchard Gertitude

7M ago

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Paul was talking apple orchards and commodity markets with Samantha when she managed to sum it up so well that he had to make a podlet out of it while also touching on the overall state of farmers, their pay, and how they’re getting screwed over by the markets. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion…

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Podcast 659 – Tim Kostamo’s Consultation

7M ago

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Another poor fool has parted with cash and gotten a consultation from Paul! Tim Kostamo has a 10-acre property in British Colombia with plenty of trees, water, and poor soil. Paul’s advice includes hugelkultur, conifer removal, taking it slow, and building wavy deer fences. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information a…

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Podcast 658 – Heatpumps v Rocket Mass Heaters – Part 2

7M ago

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Paul and Uncle Mud continue the discussion of the home heating infographic (permies.com/heat), with this episode talking more about how Rocket Mass Heaters compare in terms of market volatility, automation, maintenance, and durability with other heating methods. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussio…

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Podcast 657 – Heatpumps v Rocket Mass Heaters – Part 1

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Paul and Uncle Mud discuss the home heating infographic which they published on permies.com/heat, although since it was made, the price of electricity has gone up by 30%, and how Rocket Mass Heaters compare to other heating methods in terms of installation, operation, carbon footprint, and a bunch more. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and…

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Podcast 656 – Janelle’s Consultation – Part 2

8M ago

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Janelle’s consultation with Paul continues into (surprise, surprise) hugelkultur. Along with using swales and stones to create cold pockets and thermal inertia for microclimate adjustment, soil building, and water acquisition via taprooted trees. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of this podcas…

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Podcast 655 – Janelle’s Consultation – Part 1

8M ago

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One Janelle Quint was foolish enough to give Paul money for a consultation, so he recorded it. She has a property in California with a wide temperature range, wind, poor soil, predators, and a creek. Paul’s suggestions include berms, ponds, goldfish, and livestock guardian dogs, amongst others. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussi…

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#025: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion with Crystal Byrd Farmer 1:10:27

8M ago1:10:27

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There’s a rich opportunity to push the needle forward when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, but navigating Race, Class, Privilege, Ability, and all the ways folks face different levels of adversity can be vulnerable and uncomfortable. Sometimes we need support to know what to ask for, how to be better allies, and to push us to grow in …

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Podcast 654 – Free Heat for Every Home – Part 2

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Paul continues his discussion with a collection of people he’s gathered on the subject of the library’s Rocket Mass Heater modifications, while also taking questions from chat, and comparing Batch Box and J-Tube style heaters from the perspective of newbie builders. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discu…

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Podcast 653 – Free Heat for Every Home – Part 1

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Paul rounds up a bunch of people to discuss Rocket Mass Heaters, specifically the one in the library and what they’ve done to modify it this time, including removing the bypass and guillotine, adding a stratification chamber, and trying out a passive plug that should keep heat in when not in use. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discus…

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Podcast 652 – 18-Year Thought Experiment

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Paul’s got himself a new toy and is giving it a trial run on YouTube by answering a fairly large question: if someone from the future came and told him that working 80 hours a week for 3 years would make a big positive change, would he? What about if stopping would result in 10 times that? Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion Mo…

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#024: Community Supported Birth with Monique Gauthier 1:31:05

9M ago1:31:05

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Bringing new life into the world requires levels of support practically unheard of in modern, western culture... unless you've cultivated community that is up for the task! Seasoned midwife and communitarian Monique Gauthier joins us today to help us envision birth from a deeply held and conscious space that brings about the creation of new culture…

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Podcast 651 – Normie to Permie – Part 3

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Paul finishes up the pod with Dez, Samantha, and Steven, talking about the bootcamp program, why boots aren’t paid with cash, comparing new boots to farmhands in terms of experience and ability, and pointing out that bootcamp is kinda unique in all of America. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion …

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Bonus: Centering and Preparing for Birth with Monique Gauthier 27:19

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My conversation with Monique Gauthier was too full of inspiring and helpful information, so I created this bonus episode to share some of the wisdom that couldn't fit in the full length episode. Here, Monique leads us through the centering meditation she does with her midwifery clients as they arrive in her office as well as shares some very practi…

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Podcast 650 – Normie to Permie – Part 2

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Paul, Dez, Samantha, and Steven keep on talking about how they each transitioned from normies to their new permie selves, to such a degree that some find it hard to even approach their old lives and find what some consider laborious demands to be met almost casually. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and disc…

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Podcast 649 – Normie to Permie – Part 1

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It’s Christmas eve, and Paul is up with Steven, Dez, and Samantha to talk about their transition from normies with worky jobs to permies, their experiences with other communities, and why they decided to stick around Wheaton Labs instead of any of the prior ones. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussi…

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#023: New Visions for the Communities Movement with Daniel Greenberg 1:07:23

10M ago1:07:23

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As we close out 2023, it's time to take stock of the Communities Movement and consider where we might be headed in the future. In this episode we are joined by new FIC co-director Daniel Greenberg, who brings his deep experience from the ecovillage world, as well years living in and researching international communities like Findhorn and Auroville …

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John 2:1-25, The Beginning of Jesus’ Public Ministry 45:30

10M ago45:30

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John 2:1-25 records the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and contains several significant events. Here's a summary of this passage: 1. The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11): Jesus, along with his disciples, is invited to a wedding in Cana of Galilee. During the celebration, the host runs out of wine, which would have been a social embarrassment. Mar…

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Podcast 648 – Wheaton Biography – Part 2

10M ago

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Paul and Cat 2 continue from part 1, discussing how Paul got into permaculture, his experience with permaculture communities, how good of a boot he’d be, if Paul would have gotten into permaculture if modern courses and materials were available when he were a lad, and finishing off with relationships. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and d…

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John 1:19-51, The Prelude to Jesus’ Public Ministry 44:43

10M ago44:43

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John 1:19-51, often referred to as "The Prelude to Jesus' Public Ministry," is a section of the Gospel of John that provides insights into the events leading up to the public ministry of Jesus Christ. Here's a summary of this passage: 1. John the Baptist's Testimony (John 1:19-28): Religious leaders from Jerusalem question John the Baptist about hi…

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Podcast 647 – Wheaton Biography – Part 1

10M ago

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Paul is talking with Cat 2, who came up with the idea that he should do a more biographical kind of podcast. She has a list of questions for Paul and his history, including his inspirations, how he went from a software engineer to the Duke of Permaculture, and how he got into gardening. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More …

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John 1:1-18, Prologue 45:51

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John 1:1-18 contains the prologue of the Gospel of John, which is a poetic and profound introduction to the themes and significance of the book. In these verses: 1. It begins by declaring that "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." This "Word" refers to Jesus Christ, emphasizing his eternal existence and d…

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The Gospel of John - An Overview 45:15

11M ago45:15

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The Book of John is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible and is often regarded as one of the most profound and spiritually significant books in the entire Bible. It is traditionally attributed to the apostle John, one of Jesus Christ's closest disciples. The book is characterized by its unique style and theological de…

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#022: Cults! The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Jesse Stone 1:29:50

11M ago1:29:50

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Cults get a pretty bad reputation in the mainstream world, but are they really evil? Or just misunderstood? Jesse Stone, co-host of the Cults I'd Join podcast comes on the show to shed some light on the upside of cults while giving us some helpful advice on what to look out for if manipulation just isn't for you. Down in the Ozarks, Jesse Stone liv…

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Romans 16:1-27, Personal Matters 43:30

11M ago43:30

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Romans 16:1-27 is the concluding chapter of the Book of Romans in the New Testament of the Bible. This chapter primarily addresses personal matters and greetings. Here's a summary: 1. Paul commends Phoebe, a deaconess from Cenchreae, and asks the Roman Christians to receive her and assist her in any way she may need. 2. He sends greetings to many i…

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Romans 15:1-33, Paul’s Ministry 41:16

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Romans 15:1-33 is a passage from the New Testament of the Bible that primarily focuses on Paul's ministry and his desire to spread the gospel. Here's a summary of this passage: 1. Paul encourages believers to be considerate and bear with the weaknesses of others, emphasizing the importance of building up the Christian community. 2. He cites Jesus a…

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Romans 14:1-23, Conduct within Christian Liberty 41:48

12M ago41:48

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Romans 14:1-23 is a passage from the New Testament of the Bible that discusses the concept of Christian liberty and how believers should handle differences in matters of conscience. Here's a summary of this passage: In these verses, the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of disagreements among Christians regarding food and special days. He emphasizes…

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#021: Community Held Death and Dying with Angela Franklin 1:36:31

12M ago1:36:31

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The subject of death is seen by many as morbid or taboo, but what if this dark topic could be life-giving, affirming, and empowering? Join me as I talk with Angela Franklin about the possibilities of end of life and death care, how communities and individuals can reimagine how they view their final days, how to plan for the end, and the importance …

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Podcast 646 – Struggling with big spend – Part 3

12M ago

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Paul continues to brainstorm (with Katie, Cindy, and Jay) on the subject of how to spend $500,000 so that it effects a positive change and also earns back the money, going over ideas such as GAMCOD, wofati construction videos, affiliate marketing, TED talks, and a bunch more. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information…

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Romans 13:1-14, Conduct within the State 41:19

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Romans 13:1-14 is a passage from the New Testament of the Bible that addresses the topic of Christian conduct within the state or government. Here's a summary of this passage: In these verses, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of submitting to governing authorities, as they are established by God for the purpose of maintaining order and ju…

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Podcast 645 – Struggling with big spend – Part 2

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Paul, Jay and Katie continue brainstorming on the subject of how to spend a hypothetical donation of $500,000 so that it effects a positive change in the world and also repays the investment, including ideas such as investments, advertising, documentary making, and a whole bunch more. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More in…

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Podcast 644 – Struggling with big spend – Part 1

12M ago

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Paul sits down with a few of his patreons about a hypothetical investment into Wheaton Labs, namely how he could make the money back so it could become self-perpetuating. Ideas include Rocket Mass Heater installers, Wofati builders, social media presence, and a bunch more. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information an…

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Romans 12:1-21, Conduct within the Church 44:10

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Romans 12:1-21 is a portion of the book of Romans that focuses on the practical aspects of Christian living and conduct within the community of believers. Here's a summary of this section: Paul begins by urging believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices to God. This means dedicating their whole lives to Him, transformed by the renewal of th…

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Podcast 643 – Carbon Footprint – Part 3

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Paul and Alan Booker continue their discussion on carbon footprints and how to reduce them, covering topics such as electric vehicles, rocket mass heaters, LEED certification and it’s flaws, refurbishment vs building anew, and food’s impact on a footprint. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of t…

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#020: Central Leader Communities with "Evil Dictator" Paul Wheaton 1:17:09

1y ago1:17:09

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There are as many ways to structure a community as there are communities, but perhaps one of the most controversial models are those with central leadership. I mean... is that even REAL community?!? Today's guest and self-proclaimed "evil dictator," Paul Wheaton comes on to explain the benefits of top-down power structures and the great responsibil…

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Podcast 642 – Carbon Footprint – Part 2

1y ago

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Paul and Alan Booker continue their discussion about carbon footprint, along with some others who are watching by zoom. Booker brings up that heat management is the largest contributor to most people’s carbon footprint, so Paul suggests Rocket mass heaters. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More information and discussion of …

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Podcast 641 – Carbon Footprint – Part 1

1y ago

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Paul sits down with Alan Booker to discuss climate change, and what we can do about it. Booker tends to avoid the subject due to it’s politicization, but believes the best way to affect it is to demonstrate how permaculture can improve lifestyles and make this knowledge go viral. Support the podcast on Patreon Show notes and discussion More informa…

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