Best Cain Explains Podcasts (2024)

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ON THE EDGE (Part 2): How to Get Ahead by Thinking Probabilistically 43:44

24m ago43:44

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Today, Nate Silver explains why most people should take bigger risks, reveals the big thing everyone misunderstands about Sam Bankman-Fried, and makes the case that there’s anywhere from a 2 to 20 percent chance that AI will take over the world. 🎙️ This is the second episode in our two-part series with Nate Silver. To hear Part 1, click here…

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ON THE EDGE (Part 1): Nate Silver on Politics, Poker, and Risk-Taking 43:10

1d ago43:10

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You probably know Nate Silver, the founder of FiveThirtyEight, as the statistician with an uncanny knack for predicting election results. What you may not know is that Nate has never been comfortable inside the Beltway. Before his election models made him famous, he made his living playing poker, and it's in that world that he feels most at home. R…

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The Case for Effective Altruism 1:12:39

5d ago1:12:39

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Effective altruism — the brand of philanthropy where you try to do the most good for the greatest number of people with the resources you have — has gotten a bad rap lately due to its association with Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced crypto wunderkind who was once hailed as the movement's poster child. But is the bad press fair? Today, we explore t…

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Abraham and the Covenant 14:36

8d ago14:36

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Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your copy of Logos Bible Software www.logos.com/undyinglight Make sure you follow us on Instagram: @coram.deo.life Email us questions or comments: undyinglightministries@gmail.co…

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Abraham’s blessing 16:25

11d ago16:25

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This week we dig into the blessing that Abraham receives from the mysterious priest. Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your copy of Logos Bible Software www.logos.com/undyinglight Make sure you follow us on Insta…

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Laziness Does Not Exist 1:05:30

12d ago1:05:30

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Today, social psychologist Devon Price makes the intriguing and ultimately hopeful case that laziness is a myth, a lie, a pernicious trap with no other purpose than to make us feel lousy for not doing more. Host: Rufus Griscom Guest: Devon Price (This episode first aired in October 2021.) 🎁 Get 20% off a Next Big Idea Club subscription when you use…

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The Calling of Abram 16:00

16d ago16:00

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We dig into Genesis 12, looking at the call of Abram. How can the law be unpacked with the Gospel so bright? Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your copy of Logos Bible Software www.logos.com/undyinglight Make sur…

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The Tower of Babel 15:00

19d ago15:00

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This week we tackle the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11. What is the law and what is the gospel here? Tune in as we break down this text. Next week, we begin looking at Abram. Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your …

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ALCOHOL: The Good, the Bad, and the Bubbly 1:00:05

22d ago1:00:05

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Humans have been imbibing for thousands of years. What has drinking contributed to society? What is it doing to our health? Guests: Edward Slingerland (”Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization”) and Susan Dominus (”Is That Drink Worth It to You?”) 🎙️ Check out Edward’s previous appearance on the show here 📱 Download the N…

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The Flood and Noah 17:17

23d ago17:17

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This week we survey a large section of scripture by looking at chapters 6-9 and the account of the Flood. Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your copy of Logos Bible Software www.logos.com/undyinglight Make sure y…

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Living for Pleasure 1:13:37

22d ago1:13:37

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Over 2,000 years ago, Epicurus, a Greek philosopher, made a simple yet bold claim. The key to the good life, he said, is to pursue pleasure and avoid pain. Is it really that easy? To answer that question, we turn to Emily Austin, a professor of philosophy at Wake Forest and author of “Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life.” (This episode …

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Cain and Abel 16:11

26d ago16:11

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We dig into Genesis chapter 4, looking at Cain and Abel this week. Does God's punishment line up? Where do we see the Gospel this week? Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your copy of Logos Bible Software www.logo…

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PROBABILITY: How a 250-Year-Old Theorem Still Explains the World 52:44

26d ago52:44

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Back in the 1700s, in a spa town outside of London, Thomas Bayes, a Presbyterian minister and amateur mathematician, invented a formula that lets you figure out how likely something is to happen based on what you already know. It changed the world. Today, pollsters use it to forecast election results and bookies to predict Super Bowl scores. For ne…

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The Fall 18:29

30d ago18:29

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Welcome to the new Undying Light format. We are now aiming to two episodes a week at about 15 minutes a piece. We are using this format to pair with YouTube so we stay consistent with the material we are working through. We start in Genesis and will hit all the major topics in this book on our journey to explain law and Gospel. Follow us on YouTube…

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The Great Commission 35:30

1M ago35:30

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We finish the Gospel of Matthew this week by examining the Great Commission! What a journey these past almost two years have been! I hope you have enjoyed studying this gospel as much as I have. Next week we'll turn our attention to 2 episodes weekly, Monday and Friday on the book of Genesis. Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.yout…

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GOOD ENERGY (Part 2): Casey Means on How to Supercharge Your Diet 52:39

1M ago52:39

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So you want to eat healthy. But how do you actually go about doing that? Today, Casey Means — Stanford-trained physician, founder of Levels, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Good Energy” — shares the science-backed dietary guide you need. 💿 Ready for more interviews that will supercharge your health? Check out our Spotify playlist 📱 …

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GOOD ENERGY (Part 1): How to Feel Incredible, Avoid Disease, and Age Well 55:08

1M ago55:08

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Bad news: 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Their bodies struggle to convert food into the energy their cells need. And this fuel shortage underlies all sorts of conditions, from diabetes and cancer to insomnia and erectile dysfunction. Good news: Simple changes to how we eat and exercise can dramatically improve our metabolic health. T…

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The Resurrection 33:31

1M ago33:31

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This week we start on Matthew 28, looking at the Resurrection. We examine each of the Gospel accounts and break down the differences and how we can reconcile the texts. Next week we wrap up Matthew, and then move on to a new format that we will be testing. Shows on Monday, and Friday, 10-15 minutes each. We'll start in Genesis chapter 3. Follow us …

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BEN FRANKLIN: A Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life 1:02:59

1M ago1:02:59

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Publisher, scientist, humorist, diplomat — Benjamin Franklin was America's first polymath. Today, with help from Eric Weiner, we revisit Franklin's life, searching for tips about how to be healthy, wealthy, and wise. 📱 If you love the show, the best way to let us know is by becoming a Next Big Idea Club member. Learn more at https://nextbigideaclub…

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The Death of Jesus 30:56

2M ago30:56

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We finish chapter 27 today. Looking at the death of Jesus and what happens after. Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undying Light merchandise https://www.bonfire.com/undying-light160/ Get your copy of Logos …

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Bill Gates Says Superhuman AI May Be Closer Than You Think 1:23:39

2M ago1:23:39

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Where is AI headed, and how quickly will it get there? Should we be early adopters or keep our distance? Will it make our lives better or put us out of work? We can’t think of a better person to answer these questions than Bill Gates. He’s played a leading role in every major tech development over the last half-century, and he’s got a pretty good t…

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The Crucifixion 35:34

2M ago35:34

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This week we tackle the topic of the crucifixion as we look at all four Gospels. Join us as we dig into the depth of Matthew and Luke and see what is going on in these final hours of Jesus' life. Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com…

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FRICTION: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier (with Adam Grant & Bob Sutton) 41:01

2M ago41:01

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Today, Adam Grant and Bob Sutton, two legends of organizational psychology, discuss Bob’s new book, “The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder.” 🎙️ This interview first appeared on Adam’s podcast, “ReThinking.” Follow it now on Apple Podcast or Spotify. 📱 If you love the show, the best way to l…

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Experiencing June as a Christian 55:49

2M ago55:49

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Welcome to Undying Light Ministries! 🌟 In today's episode, I am joined by Ray Sexton. We discuss the hot topic of June being pride month. We explore the various misconceptions of the church and the faults caused by an aggressive approach. We dig into what it would look like if we showed more grace and compassion to people instead of just attacking …

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Jesus is Mocked 30:35

2M ago30:35

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This week we work through a few portions of Matthew 27 as we draw near to the Crucifixion. Next week we will explore that portion of the text deeply as Jesus will be put to death for the sins of the World. Follow us on YouTube at Undyinglightministries. www.youtube.com/@UndyingLightMinistries Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.p…

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INFERNAL MACHINE: Dynamite, Anarchy and the Future of Creativity 1:09:34

2M ago1:09:34

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Steven Johnson returns! He's with us today to talk about his new book, "The Infernal Machine: A True Story of Dynamite, Terror, and the Rise of the Modern Detective," and his new day job helping Google develop AI tools for writers. 🔊 You can listen to Steven's previous appearances on this show here, here, here and here 🎧 To purchase a copy of Steve…

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Judas hangs himself 36:30

2M ago36:30

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We are closing in on the end of Matthew. We begin this week looking at the first few portions of chapter 27. Once we reach the crucifixion we will slow down and examine the texts closely and unpack everything going on. Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undying Light merchandise https://www.bonf…

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UNCERTAINTY: The Surprising Power of Being Unsure 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Could embracing uncertainty be the key to thriving in our age of unpredictability? That's the premise of Maggie Jackson's new book, "Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure," which was chosen by our curators — Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — as one of the year's best works of nonfiction. Maggie sat down with our…

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Peter Denies Jesus 37:34

3M ago37:34

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We finish off chapter 26 as we see Peter deny Jesus 3 times before the rooster crows. Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undying Light merchandise https://www.bonfire.com/undying-light160/ Get your copy of Logos Bible Software www.logos.com/undyinglight Make sure you follow us on Instagram: @cor…

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EDUCATION 4o: How AI Will Revolutionize the Way We Learn 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

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AI is coming for education. According to our guest today, Sal Khan, that's a good thing. Sal is the founder of Khan Academy, which has provided free education to more than 140 million learners, and the author of "Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)."By Next Big Idea Club

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Betrayal & Arrest of Jesus 34:09

3M ago34:09

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We continue our journey through Matthew, looking at the Betrayal of Jesus this week. We discuss the words that Christ says and the impact they have on that moment. Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undying Light merchandise https://www.bonfire.com/undying-light160/ Get your copy of Logos Bible …

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AFTERLIFE: Sebastian Junger’s Journey to the Edge and Back 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

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On a June night several years ago, Sebastian Junger, bestselling author of "The Perfect Storm" and co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Restrepo," lay on an operating table, dying. An undiagnosed aneurysm in his pancreatic artery had ruptured, flooding his abdominal cavity with blood. His odds of survival were between 10 and 20 percent. …

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Jesus Prays in Gethsemane 37:05

3M ago37:05

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This week, we continue working through Chapter 26. Today, we see Jesus praying 3 times in the Garden, while His disciples fall asleep. Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undying Light merchandise https://www.bonfire.com/undying-light160/ Get your copy of Logos Bible Software www.logos.com/undyin…

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FUNNER: How Language Evolves and Why It Matters 1:08:55

3M ago1:08:55

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You may think the English language is static, solid, set in its ways. But the language of Shakespeare has changed quite a bit since the Bard's day. Some rules have been bent, others broken. Old words have faded into obscurity, while new slang has burst onto the scene. (Goodbye, crapulous. Hello, awesomesauce!) When faced with this linguistic upheav…

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Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial 26:36

3M ago26:36

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This week we take on the few verses from 30-35 in chapter 26, the foretelling of Peter's Denial. Despite technical issues, we make it through to the end. Help me publish my book! https://givesendgo.com/TheGift?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=TheGift Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglig…

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DEMON OF UNREST: Why the Civil War Matters Today (with Erik Larson) 54:00

3M ago54:00

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Erik Larson is probably the most successful popular historian working today. His books, which include “The Devil in the White City” and “The Splendid and the Vile,” have sold a staggering 12 million copies. His latest, “The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War,” debuted at No. 1 on the New York Tim…

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The Lord's Supper 31:38

3M ago31:38

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We dig into a basic overlook of the Lord's Supper in Matthew 26. For a deeper dive, check out the series from 2022 on The Sacraments. Help me publish my book! https://givesendgo.com/TheGift?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=TheGift Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undying …

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ALGEBRA OF WEALTH: Scott Galloway’s Formula for Financial Success 53:33

4M ago53:33

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Scott Galloway is a podcaster, bestselling author, and professor of marketing at NYU. He's irreverent, cocky, brutally honest, and surprisingly humble. He's also wildly successful — and he doesn't care who knows it. In fact, he thinks more rich people should talk about their success. That's why he wrote his new book, "The Algebra of Wealth." "It's …

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The Passover Meal 35:20

4M ago35:20

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This week we continue our week in Matthew 26; looking at Judas betraying Jesus then in the passover meal with Jesus and His disciples. Help me publish my book! https://givesendgo.com/TheGift?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=TheGift Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undying…

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WHY WE REMEMBER: The New Science of Improving Your Memory 1:12:07

4M ago1:12:07

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"The only things that are important in life," declared the French filmmaker Jean Renoir, "are the things you remember." But what do we remember and why? That's the subject of a new book, "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters," by pioneering neuroscientist Charan Ranganath. He joins us today to explain why you still k…

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The Plot to Kill Jesus 28:28

4M ago28:28

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We kick off Matthew 26th this week looking at the plot to kill Jesus and the oil to anoint Him. Help me publish my book! https://givesendgo.com/TheGift?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=TheGift Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undying Light merchandise https://www.bonfire.…

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SLOW PRODUCTIVITY: Can We Get More Done by Doing Less? 1:03:22

4M ago1:03:22

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What if doing less is the secret to achieving more? That's the counterintuitive argument at the heart of productivity guru Cal Newport's new book, "Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout." Cal says that if we can learn to do fewer things, work at a natural pace, and obsess over quality, we can free ourselves from the clut…

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The Final Judgement 42:46

4M ago42:46

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We finish the Olivet Discourse today by throwing back to an old episode again. Lot happening this past few weeks, I'll be back next week with another new episode. Help me publish my book! https://givesendgo.com/TheGift?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=TheGift Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/u…

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MAGICAL OVERTHINKING: Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Irrational 56:20

4M ago56:20

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Raise your hand if you've ever belittled a stranger online, made a decision based on astrology, or, heaven forbid, fallen for a conspiracy theory. No? Well, then, consider yourself lucky. And if your hand is raised, don't feel bad, because it turns out in our Information Age the cognitive biases that kept us alive a few millennia ago now make us su…

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Parable of the Talents 42:56

4M ago42:56

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With life being busy, I turn back to an old episode once again-looking back to our time through the series on Eschatology, this week we finish the last parable in Matthew. Help me publish my book! https://givesendgo.com/TheGift?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=TheGift Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patr…

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Everything Paul Bloom Knows About Psychology 1:56:15

4M ago1:56:15

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In “Psych: The Story of the Human Mind,” Paul Bloom, a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, lays out, in his words, “basically everything I know about the mind.” And when he says “everything,” he means it. Where does consciousness come from? Does IQ matter? What makes us happy? Was Sigmund Freud a madman? The answers to these quest…

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Week 13 9:46

5M ago9:46

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Reading. your Bible in a Year: Week 12: 84. Joshua 9-11 85. Joshua 12-15 86. Joshua 16-18 87. Joshua 19-21 88. Joshua 22-24 89. Judges 1-2 90. Judges 3-5 Week 13:91. Judges 6 - 7 92. Judges 8 - 9 93. Judges 10 -12 94. Judges 13 -15 95. Judges 16 -18 96. Judges 19 -21 97. Ruth https://www.blueletterbible.org/assets-v3/pdf/dbrp/1Yr_ChronologicalPlan.…

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The 10 Virgins 44:37

5M ago44:37

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We once agian throw back to an older episode. With Resurrection Sunday around the corner, I opted to grab an old episode on our topic at hand for you this week. Help me publish my book! https://givesendgo.com/TheGift?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=TheGift Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/und…

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GET THE PICTURE: Why Bother With Art? 51:35

5M ago51:35

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For a long time, Bianca Bosker was not on speaking terms with art. “Going to galleries and museums,” she says on today’s show, “reliably made me feel like I was at least two tattoos and a master’s degree away from figuring out what was going on.” What did art snobs know that she didn’t? Determined to find out, Bianca disowned her normal life and ve…

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The End of Social Media 32:00

5M ago32:00

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We end the Social media journey a little early. Some convictions hit me in the gym before recording, and felt it was better to move on. Help me publish my book! https://givesendgo.com/TheGift?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=TheGift Become a Patreon and support this ministry https://www.patreon.com/undyinglight Get your Undyin…

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