Best George McPherson Podcasts (2024)

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Kaitlyn Hill 25:11

29d ago25:11

25:11

Kaitlyn Hill, who writes young adult romantic comedies, didn't always take those stories seriously, even though she was drawn to them. "It was just really powerful for me to come to the realization that there is so much value in stuff that is fun and light and happy," she says. As Kaitlyn's writing prompt illustrates, she tries to keep fun in her p…

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S7E40 – "Season Finale" 48:09

1M ago48:09

48:09

We have finally reached the end of Season 7! David, Matt, and Andrew gather together one last time before their well-earned break to share their highlights of the past season and talk about Season 8...

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S7E39 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part II)" 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

David, Matt, and Andrew wrap-up "MacDonald Month" by sharing some of their favourite quotations from the George MacDonald anthology assembled by C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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S7E38 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part I)", After Hours with Dr. Kirstin Johnson 1:20:56

2M ago1:20:56

1:20:56

"MacDonald Month" wraps up with the first of two episodes on Lewis' book, George MacDonald: An Anthology. Today David is joined by MacDonald scholar, Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, to discuss the Preface. [Show Notes]

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Sandra Gail Lambert 20:56

2M ago20:56

20:56

Sandra Gail Lambert, author of My Withered Legs and Other Essays, started writing in her forties. She believes her age helped her cope with the "rough and tumble world" of publishing. "There's so much rejection [in publishing], and there's so much feedback that is not necessarily accurate or kind," Sandra says. "And when we're older, we just have t…

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EP 135 - Casting Vision and Developing a Roadmap for your Church - Timothy Jones 15:09

2M ago15:09

15:09

Leading your church and team without a specified goal will lead to exhaustion, burnout, and frustration. Join Dr. R. Timothy Jones and Dick Hardy as they discuss pitfalls in casting vision, why your church needs a direction to move towards. Pastor Timothy Jones is a disciple, husband, father, author, and professor. Read the full transcript, watch t…

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S7E37 – AH – "MacDonald Month: Reading George", After Hours with Jess Lederman 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

As we near the end of MacDonald Month, David sits down with Jess Lederman to discuss how to begin reading the Scottish author, and the help available at WorksOfMacDonald.com. [Show Notes]

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S7E36 – AH – "MacDonald Month: In the Age of Miracles", After Hours with Dr. Timothy Larsen 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

Dr. Timothy Larsen joins the show to talk about his new book, "George MacDonald and the Age of Miracles" to discuss Incarnation, Doubt, and Re-enchantment. [Show Notes]

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S7E35 – AH – “MacDonald Month: George's Music”, After Hours with Dr. Amanda Vernon 47:42

2M ago47:42

47:42

As part of MacDonald Month, David interviewed Dr. Amanda Vernon about the George MacDonald's relationship with music. [Show Notes]

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S7E34 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Fairy Tales", After Hours with Dr. Danny Gabelman 53:10

2M ago53:10

53:10

Dr. Danny Gabelman introduces us to the fairy tales of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]

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S7E33 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Theology", After Hours with Dr. Kerry Dearborn 46:23

2M ago46:23

46:23

Dr. Kerry Dearborn joins David to discuss the theology and imagination of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]

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S7E32 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Story", After Hours with Dr. Joyce McPherson 31:13

2M ago31:13

31:13

Dr. Joyce McPherson joins David to tell the story of George MacDonald, drawing from her biography called "Spiritual Sight: The Story of George MacDonald". [Show Notes]

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S7E31 – AH – "Why I Believe in Narnia", After Hours with James Como 46:34

3M ago46:34

46:34

To wrap up Narnia Month, David interviews Dr. James Como about his book "Why I Believe in Narnia", a collection of essays and reviews about C. S. Lewis and his works.

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S7E30 – AH – "The Inkwell Chronicles," After Hours with J. D. Peabody 33:40

3M ago33:40

33:40

J. D. Peabody takes David on a fantastical adventure with the Inklings, as they discuss his fictional children's series, "The Inkwell Chronicles". [Show Notes]

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S7E29 – AH – "Not a Tame Lion", After Hours with Terry Glaspey 51:10

3M ago51:10

51:10

Dr. Glaspey joins Matt to discuss his new book, "Not a Tame Lion". [Show Notes]

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George Ella Lyon 25:04

3M ago25:04

25:04

Do you wonder if you have a book inside you? According to Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame member George Ella Lyon, "you have to write to find out." George Ella says writers "have to dwell in uncertainty. Because that's the one thing that's certain, is that you'll be uncertain." George Ella, who writes for all ages in multiple genres, shares the promp…

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Pausing to Accelerate | Taking a break from Podcast to complete WGU degree 1:32

3M ago1:32

1:32

Announcing that I am taking a break from the Blak Cyber podcast to complete my WGU degree.I will return with more content to bring value to the cyber security community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blakcyber/support

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EP 134 - Johnny Helton - I wanted to quit my church until this happened... 22:45

3M ago22:45

22:45

There comes a time in the life of a pastor when you may be at your wits' end to know what to do to grow the church. And then the Lord drops such a God-Thing right out of nowhere to say to you, "I have you right where I want you." That was the case for Iowa Pastor Johnny Helton. Community service to Sioux City, Iowa launched with countless pastors p…

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S7E28 – Narnia –The Lamp-post Listener ("Night falls on Narnia") 1:27:27

3M ago1:27:27

1:27:27

Daniel and Phil from the Lamp-post Listener join Matt to discuss their completion of "The Chronicles of Narnia". [Show Notes]

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How I Failed The CISSP And How You Can Learn From It 10:48

3M ago10:48

10:48

On this podcast episode I go over my Lessons Learned from my unsuccessful attempt of the CISSP exam. What I did right: 1. Purchased the "Peace of Mind" voucher (Basically two tries for the price ofone, or almost one) #1 is why I took some calculated risk during this prep. 2. During the exam I used the Think Like A Manager method. 3. I used the from…

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S7E27 – Narnia – "The Last Battle (Part II)", After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo 1:48:20

3M ago1:48:20

1:48:20

The great finale is here... Lazo Major returns to wrap-up the final chapter of the Chronicles of Narnia. [Show Notes]

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The vCISO In The Green Glass Corner Office - The CISSP Mentality 13:03

3M ago13:03

13:03

Unlock the secrets to thinking like a manager and ace your CISSP! In this podcast episode, I break down the key concepts and strategies you need to master to tackle managerial scenarios effectively. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your CISSP journey, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you succeed. Don't miss…

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S7E26 – Narnia – “The Last Battle (Part I)”, After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo 1:30:36

3M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo joins the gang for the beginning of the final Narnian Chronicle, The Last Battle. [Show Notes]

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S7E25 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf - Charles Williams", After Hours with Sørina Higgins 34:31

4M ago34:31

34:31

Today we conclude "Jack's Bookshelf" by examining his friend, the Inkling, Charles Williams. [Show Notes]

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Add Vibranium to your Work Routine 7:54

4M ago7:54

7:54

Welcome to the Blak Cyber podcast, where we explore strategies and tips to help you thrive in your professional life, and "secure your place in the industry. In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of productivity and discussing five actionable ways you can boost your efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace. 5 ways you can increase pr…

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S7E24 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Edmund Spenser", After Hours with Fr. Stephen Gregg 58:23

4M ago58:23

58:23

David invites Fr. Stephen Gregg on to talk about ⁠Edmund Spenser⁠, a sixteenth-century poet famous for his work ⁠"The Faerie Queene"⁠. ⁠[Show Notes]

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You might need a Cyber Sensei! 7:22

4M ago7:22

7:22

This episode is about seeking mentors, becoming mentors, and giving back in the cybersecurity community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blakcyber/support

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S7E23 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Julian of Norwich", After Hours with Grace Hamman 32:56

4M ago32:56

32:56

Continuing to browse through Jack's bookshelf, today we come to Lady Julian of Norwich, introduced to us by Dr. Grace Hamman, the author of "Jesus through Medieval Eyes". [Show Notes]

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Prompt to Page with Robin LaMer Rahija 17:18

4M ago17:18

17:18

If you're a writer who works another job to make a living, poet Robin LaMer Rahija has some advice for you. "I think ideas and thoughts and little tiny chunks of motivation come to all of us throughout the day," she says. "Just stop and write them down and save them for later. And get in the habit of not ignoring that impulse toward a creative act.…

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Cyber is no longer the Holy Grail, but it's still a Game Changer! 3:57

4M ago3:57

3:57

In the recent years, Tech and more surprising Cyber has started to perform lay-offs in unprecedented numbers. Big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have made headlines with recent downsizing. In an industry were not too long ago we felt unstoppable and almost dare I say it, "Lay-off Proof". The recent news is hard to stomach as my hea…

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S7E22 – AH – “Jack’s Bookshelf: Boethius”, After Hours with Dr. Michael Dauphinais 53:18

4M ago53:18

53:18

Today on Jack's Bookshelf we examine "The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius with Dr. Michael Dauphinais. [Show Notes]

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The Dirty Little Secret about Cybersecurity 12:42

4M ago12:42

12:42

In this episode I dive into an under utilized tool in Cybersecurity, and how to leverage it to add rocket fuel to your career trajectory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blakcyber/support

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EP 133 - Mile McPherson - The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation 17:08

4M ago17:08

17:08

Get your copy of "The Third Option": https://amzn.to/3UIjBav Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor and author, Miles McPherson as they sit down together to talk about his newest book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podc…

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S7E21 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Plato", After Hours with Dr. Louis Markos 1:07:35

4M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Matt kicks off another series of "Jack's Bookshelf" by talking to Dr. Louis Markos about the Greek Philosopher, Plato. [Show Notes]

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S7E20 – LL 4 – “Vale, sodes et pater” 1:17:51

5M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Today we complete our discussion of “The Latin Letters of C. S. Lewis”. [Show Notes]

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Episode 21: How to decide between Cyber Skills or Cyber Certifications? 5:30

5M ago5:30

5:30

Discussing the debate between Cyber Skills or Cyber Certifications? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blakcyber/support

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S7E19 – LL 3 – "Oremus semper pro invicem" 1:15:04

5M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

C. S. Lewis shares his heart with Don Giovanni. [Show Notes]

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Prompt to Page with JC McPherson 19:33

5M ago19:33

19:33

Author and arts administrator JC McPherson is also a trained master electrician who approaches poetry with a troubleshooting mindset. He says that "writing a poem is no different than wiring up a new room, like putting new lights in the outlets. And it's a process." JC often returns to his favorite writing prompt because it "shakes something loose"…

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S7E18 – LL 2 – "Ut Omnes Unum Sint" 1:16:23

5M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Andrew, David, and Matt discuss the first seven "Latin Letters" of C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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EP 132 - Millennials and Gen Zs Can't Replace Boomers! 19:41

5M ago19:41

19:41

Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor Jamie Austin as they sit down together to address the aging out of Boomer pastors and the crisis it is creating in churches and denominations all over the world. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podcast/132-millennials-and-gen-zs-arent-r…

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S7E17 – LL 1 – “Praeclarissime ut Frater” 31:43

5M ago31:43

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This month we began a new series on "The Latin Letters of C. S. Lewis". In this episode, we give an introduction to this correspondence and next week we'll dive into the letters themselves. [Show Notes]

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Bonus – Announcement (“Latin Letters coming soon!”) 1:33

6M ago1:33

1:33

We're still here! Latin Letters are coming next month! [Show Notes]

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Tracee de Hahn 21:04

6M ago21:04

21:04

On this episode, we talk to Tracee de Hahn, author of the Agnes Luthi mystery series and coordinator of the Carnegie Center's Author Academy. Tracee prefers "to think of a prompt as a possibility, but not necessarily a necessity." She's partial to the origin story as a writing prompt because it helps her understand the characters and places she's w…

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S7E16 – LC 3 – "From Aslan to Jesus" 1:10:16

6M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

David, Matt and Andrew conclude Lewis' collection of "Letters to Children". [Show Notes]

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S7E15 – LC 2 – "Dear children" 1:06:10

6M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

After reading the introductory sections in the previous episode, the gang dive into the letters of "Letters to Children". They discuss the parts of the letters which surprised them, as well as Jack's references to the United States and his spiritual advice. [Show Notes]

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Body Melt (1993 Sci-Fi Horror Film) 41:47

6M ago41:47

41:47

"The first stage is hallucinatory. The second stage is glandular. The third stage is .... AHHHHH." Body Melt is one of Australia's most bizarre genre films of the 1990s, perhaps ever. What do you get when you cross David Cronenberg, Troma, and the books of Edward Lee? Whatever you're picturing right now looks a lot like Body Melt.…

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S7E14 – LC 1 – "Little Jacksie" 41:35

6M ago41:35

41:35

After the break of After Hours Month, the team return to discuss another Lewis letter collection, "Letters to Children". [Show Notes]

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Bonus – Announcements ("Buying Books and Pilgrimage") 4:48

7M ago4:48

4:48

As we wrap up "After Hours Month", David has a few announcements... Buy "Letters From Jack" Come on pilgrimage with us? [Show Notes]

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S7E13 – AH – "Lewisian Literary Theory and Northrop Frye", After Hours with Angelina Stanford 47:27

7M ago47:27

47:27

David had the honour of interviewing one of his favourite podcasters, Angelina Stanford from "The Literary Life Podcast", about Lewis' literary theory and one of his students, Northrop Frye. [Show Notes]

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EP 131 - What happens when the God of Miracles doesn't give you the miracle? - Dr. Mike Rakes 15:40

7M ago15:40

15:40

Dr. Mike Rakes and his wife, Darla, prayed for the miracle healing of their 27-year old daughter. And then, on August 6, 2019, at 3:33 in the morning she took her last breath. How do a Mom and a Dad deal with that? Can there ever be a sense of "God let us down?" Dick Hardy and Dr. Rakes sit down to talk about his book on this gut-wrenching topic, S…

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