Best Amanda McPherson Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus – Marriage and Theosis 43:45

12h ago43:45

43:45

In honour of Matt’s recent nuptials, we’re replaying an episode from Season 1 on theosis. [Show Notes]

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Tony Jones on Augmenting Creativity: AI's Role in Shaping the Future of Creative Work 1:48:20

20h ago1:48:20

1:48:20

In this weeks episode we dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity with NY based AI creative trailblazer Tony Jones From growing up in Ohio his creative ambitions led him to New York to work in numerous leading ad agencies where he carved out a niche at the intersection of creativity and technology. Today, Tony is the co-…

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Orchestrating Creativity, Engineering Serendipity At SXSW - Hugh Forrest 1:17:07

1M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Today, I'm joined by Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer of South by Southwest (SXSW). For over three decades, Hugh has been at the helm of one of the most influential events in the world, celebrating creativity at the convergence of tech, film, music, and culture. Hugh's journey is a fascinating one, rooted in Austin, Texas, a city known for i…

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From Raves to Resilience; Stephen Davies' Sustainable Revolution 1:27:46

1M ago1:27:46

1:27:46

Last week, I sat down with Stephen Davies, a unique voice in sustainable architecture and community development. Stephen's journey from the gritty streets of Bolton and the Manchester party scene to a cycling enthusiast and socially-conscious designer in a quiet town in Cornwall was both unexpected and inspiring. He reflected on how personal challe…

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My Life Long Learning, Lessons, Failures, and Building Community - Mark Fallows 58:56

1M ago58:56

58:56

This week the tables are turned as I’m the guest on the Funds & Founders Podcast. Hosted by Abhinav Sinha, the pod explores the untold Journeys Behind Founders Breakthroughs. Across this broad conversation Abhi explores my view on life-long learning, building community, the differences between New York and Austin, forming Fabrica and the power of S…

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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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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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Amanda Hamilton - Beyond Nutrition, Her Curiosity, Holistic Nourishment, and Well-Being 1:33:04

2M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

In this week's episode, I sit down with Amanda Hamilton, a renowned nutrition expert, ex-broadcaster, and founder of retreats focused on holistic well-being and women’s health. We cover how Amanda's innate curiosity drove her to independently travel the globe, open a fasting retreat, aged 27, create a groundbreaking TV show, and ultimately redefine…

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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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Suba Vasudevan - The Intersection of Trust, Safety, and Responsible Innovation 49:48

2M ago49:48

49:48

I recently interviewed Suba Vasudevan, a tech optimist and eternal learner who has made a lasting impact in the realm of trust, safety, and responsible innovation. Growing up in Mumbai, Suba was shaped by her parents' unwavering support. Her innate curiosity led her to pursue computer engineering while also working as a journalist, exposing her to …

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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

3M 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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Unlocking Business Growth Through Visual Communication and Creative Storytelling - Natalia Talkowska 45:35

3M ago45:35

45:35

Natalia Talkowska shares her journey from Poland to London's startup ecosystem and how her insatiable curiosity led her to transform lives through visual storytelling. Interviewed at the Austin Public Library, Natalia delves into her mission of connecting people and making them feel seen and understood. She recounts the pivotal encounter with Darre…

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

4M 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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S7E26 – Narnia – “The Last Battle (Part I)”, After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo 1:30:36

4M 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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Rediscovering Wisdom, Grace, Kindness, and Connection in the Digital Age 1:34:31

4M ago1:34:31

1:34:31

Lauren Hug joins me this week. Lauren Hug, is a writer, speaker and activist based in Colorado Springs. Lauren grew up with a unique mix of influences - a tech-savvy household, a love for the humanities, and a conservative religious upbringing. This sparked in her a deep curiosity about ideas and a passion for rediscovering and sharing the wisdom o…

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Curiosity, Empathy, Initiative: The Keys to Thriving in the Era of AI 5:09

4M ago5:09

5:09

In March I attended SXSW and for 8 days immersed myself in every available AI related keynote or panel discussion. What did I learn? 1.No one can say for certain how the future will unfold as we embrace these AI tools and powered robotic technologies 2. Whether we like it or not AI is coming to our jobs and those using it - coming for our jobs. 3. …

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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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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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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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99p Films: Alex Fish - Revolutionizing Cinema with Community and Conversations 1:41:25

5M ago1:41:25

1:41:25

Today, I’m joined by Alex Fish, a trailblazer in social cinema and a staunch advocate for environmental and social justice. Alex's journey from the bustling streets of London to the tranquil shores of Cornwall mirrors his quest for meaningful impact and community-driven change. In this episode, we explore who Alex is as a human and what or who made…

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

6M 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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S7E17 – LL 1 – “Praeclarissime ut Frater” 31:43

6M ago31:43

31:43

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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The Reluctant Leader of The Re-Action Collective 1:39:20

6M ago1:39:20

1:39:20

Today I am joined by Gavin Fernie-Jones - a remarkable individual whose life story is a testament to embracing change, resilience, and the power of community. Discovering his love of the outdoors in Peak District in the UK, he moved to the French Alps to manage chalets, before his entrepreneurial spirit led him to open a ski boot fitting business, …

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An Existential Conversation with ChatGPT 1:10:37

6M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

In this interview, ChatGPT (referred to as 'Carla') discusses its core objectives, its influences, its limitations, and its future implications. Topics discussed include AI’s impact on society, children’s education, policy recommendations for education reform, the impact of AI on the creative industry, and strategies to tackle social isolation. The…

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

7M 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

7M 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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S7E14 – LC 1 – "Little Jacksie" 41:35

7M 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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Edward Molkenboer TheSocial Impact Tour and Harnessing the Power of Story 1:02:28

7M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Until the age of 38 Edward Molkenboer impacted people's lives through the ads he created. Having launched his ad agency at the age of 18, and after 20 years of success Edward was hit by an existential realization that set him on a new path of impact; social not commercial. In this episode Edward recounts that awakening moment and discusses the work…

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S7E12 – AH – “Letters From Jack”, After Hours with Dr. Diana Glyer 47:54

7M ago47:54

47:54

Dr. Diana Glyer returns once again to talk about "Letters From Jack", a book which has been brought back into print and sent out to our Patreon supporters! [Show Notes]

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S7E11 – AH – “My Journey”, After Hours with Will Vaus 56:26

7M ago56:26

56:26

Matt is joined by pastor and author Will Vaus to discuss his latest book, My Journey with C.S. Lewis & Other Companions. [Show Notes]

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Caroline Arditti - Sunshine Maker's Seven Minutes of Soundbites 8:18

7M ago8:18

8:18

Caroline Arditti is a community builder and 'sunshine maker', shares her experience of initiating 'Sunshine Hour', a Zoom-based platform to connect and uplift a diverse range of people in light of quarantine worldwide. Beginning early during quarantine with a handful of participants from her personal network, 'Sunshine Hour' rapidly expanded to mor…

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S7E10 – AH – "The Major and the Missionary", After Hours with Dr. Diana Glyer and Dr. Don W. King 59:55

7M ago59:55

59:55

In this season we're reading several letter collections of C. S. Lewis, but in today's episode we turn to the letters of his brother, Warnie Lewis. Dr. Diana Pavlac Glyer and Dr. Don W. King join David to discuss The Major and the Missionary, the correspondence between Warren Lewis and missionary, Blanche Biggs. [Show Notes]…

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Unleashing Creativity and Building Community with Caroline Arditti 1:19:00

7M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

In today's episode, we speak with Caroline Arditti, a Paris-born creative force whose mission is to make the world more human and help people feel more alive. Caroline shared her journey from working in corporate communications and PR to founding Sunshine Makers, an experiential agency that's creating positive momentum through community-building in…