Religionish is a nerdy podcast about everything religion...ish. The show uses interviews and reflective narration, with a smidge of sarcasm, to illustrate how religion is everywhere from politics and pop culture to feasting and friendships. Soon you’ll see how everything is a little bit religion…ish. Join your host Ashley Campbell and become a #ReligionNerd.
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A show for creatives who want to learn about motion design, 3D rendering, Cinema 4D, working with clients, and much more.
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Do you need A LOT more movies in your life? A podcast dedicated to the art of the double feature - every week, host Peter Collins Campbell talks with a guest about a movie pairing, each season exploring a different over-arching theme. Things may end up getting deep. Or just stupid. It's Something Something Double Feature!
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Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!
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Join actress and activist Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk) as she explores issues surrounding mental health, body image, and activism with a diverse range of inspiring guests like Esther Perel, Greta Thunberg, Aubrey Gordon, and Jane Fonda. You'll hear thought-provoking (often hilarious!) stories and vulnerable conversations that will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted. Discover how to celebrate progress over perfection, and learn how to encourage better mental health, healthie ...
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How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Interpersonal growth snd development Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theconsciousman/support
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Energy Frontier highlights the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources' role in supporting energy-driven economic development in Wyoming. The show is hosted by Dr. Holly Krutka, Executive Director of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming.
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Joe Minnitte is a personal finance expert who shares what he has learned and explores strategies to help you avoid life's money pitfalls, He believes you can turn your life around, regardless of mistakes, and learn to own your financial life. Join the show weekly as he discusses a wide variety of financial topics and learn how financial principles can begin working for you instead of feeling like they ran you over. For more information or to submit your questions, please visit www.proofprinc ...
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Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences. The Profile brings you in-depth interviews to help you learn from the wisdom and experiences of people who have gone all-in for God. Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, the world renown DJ Moby, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and J ...
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Test Don't Guess is the podcast unlicensed health practitioners interested in functional lab testing have been searching for! If you're anything like the host, Jensen, you had no idea you had access to all kinds of different functional labs when you graduated with your nutrition certification. Through interviews with practitioners, lab experts, and course creators, you'll learn how your colleagues are using gut, hormone, mold, mineral testing and more to confidently work with clients and gro ...
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Kristen Harcourt is an emotional intelligence expert, keynote speaker, executive coach and trainer who’s on a mission to humanize work and transform leaders. She interviews progressive CEOs, strategic HR leaders and forward-thinking experts who are passionate about leadership development and creating positive work cultures. You will leave these conversations with fresh ideas, new perspectives, actionable ways to grow as a leader and tons of inspiration ⇢ Learn more at www.kristenharcourt.com
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Fides is pronounced "FEE-DASE" and is Latin for Knowledge, Faith, Truth. This podcast was started to get the truth out there in a world of falsehoods. I release two guest interviews per week and one episode where I go solo. I focus on conservative issues, such as pro-life, pro-freedom, pro-economic freedom, border security, and religious freedom. I will only ever tell you the truth. Guests have included Governor Scott Walker, Alveda King, niece of MLK, Liz Wheeler, actress Ashley Bratcher, a ...
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Captains gives listeners the inside story of how the most successful teams come together, grow and ultimately – win. Each episode, Sam Warburton - former British & Irish Lions rugby captain - is joined by a different world-class sporting leader as they compare notes, relive those life changing moments and share stories about what it’s really like to wear the armband at sport’s highest level. Captains is self-improvement through storytelling, offering valuable insight we can all learn from.
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Drawing on over 300 years of British Army leadership experience, ’The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast’ looks to establish what is required of our leaders and our leadership, to meet the challenges of both today and tomorrow. For the British Army, leadership underpins everything that we do. It not only ensures we do right by our people, it underpins our operational success. This podcast series seeks to harness diversity of thought and experience from military leaders as well as leaders fro ...
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We all know the stories: Bloody Mary, the Chupacabra, Candyman... These urban legends have been around for decades, sometimes centuries, and still haunt us today. But are they real? The Ghost Brothers, Atlanta’s premiere (and funniest) paranormal investigators, Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass, and Marcus Harvey are investigating the craziest myths and legends with the help of comedians, witches, celebrities and friends. So gather round, because there's some creepy s*** out there and we know you lov ...
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Don't navigate your marketing career alone. Our mission is to provide tips, tools, & connections to marketers everywhere. Whether you’re a marketing student, specialist, manager, or leader, we tackle burning industry questions and provide guidance on how to accelerate your career. In every episode, you'll also get links to helpful tools & templates available exclusively to our members. The Marketing Careers Podcast is sponsored by TheMarketingHelp.co, the only mentorship platform just for ma ...
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We believe that life is made up of a series of transitions and how we navigate them and the community we navigate them with, has the power to influence the trajectory of our lives. In Transition is a journey highlighting the transformative power of transition shared through the lens of some incredible women we have had the distinct pleasure of crossing paths with. These stories will make you laugh. They will make you cry. They will make you nod your head in camaraderie. They may even make yo ...
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Moms Actually is a motherhood community that aims to redefine motherhood and break away from the unhealthy expectations society has placed on women. Our community provides spaces for women to authentically relate to each other in a society that often prioritizes appearances over genuine experiences. We host a visual podcast that addresses the experiences of womanhood, sisterhood and motherhood through candid and transparent discussions We have discussed a range of topics, including marriage, ...
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Episode 25 - Decision-making and Unity - Major Charlie Ruggles-Brise & Warrant Officer Class One Dai Chant
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In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with Maj Charlie Ruggles-Brise and WO1 Dai Chant of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, “The Welsh Cavalry.” We explore the intricacies of leadership and development through the unique perspectives of two military professionals who have worked closely together since early on in their careers. Charlie and Da…
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Write a Book Based Only on a Title with Elyssa Friedland
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Why writing a book based on just a title might be a great idea! Also, keeping track of details, struggling with reveals, character building, not reading reviews and NOT killing yourself on promo - enjoy all of this with Elyssa Friedland! Elyssa Friedland is the USA Today bestselling author of six novels and one picture book. A graduate of Yale Univ…
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Elite sports chaplain Ashley Null: Why identity in God is the only place to find true joy
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Though you will have heard of many of the household names that Ashley Null has worked with, he will not discuss any of the athletes he works with in this interview, nor are we permitted to namecheck them in this introduction. Too many wish to trade on their connections to star power, he says, and he will not be one of them. What Emma Fowle does hea…
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Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Leading an organisation through change’
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Andy Peck talks with the author of Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders, about some models for understanding how we should manage change. They discuss how Christian leaders might usefully use these models to effect the change God is looking to bring. Why is change so hard and why don’t people embrace it quicker? The Profile is brought …
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Episode 16: SER's Professional Landman Program and Student Club with Kendall Klos, Jake Haseman, Fred Eden
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In this episode, Dr. Krutka discusses SER's professional landman program and its student club, SCER. The guests describe how the industry interacts with SER students and how that elevates their experience while preparing them for their careers.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming
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Redefining Motherhood with Ashley James
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Jameela welcomes Radio & TV host Ashley James for an honest look at her shame free motherhood experience, the full-blown criticisms she received as a single person and now as a mother, and the contrasting views in society around people who parent. Jameela & Ashley talk through the loneliness of parenting, the pressure of reclaiming the pre-baby bod…
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How Wolverine Became the Best X-Man
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It's a Mail Bag episode! It's Wolverine-themed! It's the best and what it does and what is does is podcasting! This week with your help we're going Canadian on the world of X-Men. From Deadpool and Wolverine on the silver screen to his humble origins as a villain to The Incredible Hulk, we'll explore how James Logan Howlett became everyone's favori…
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How to Attend a Writing Conference - Solo Episode
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Considering whether (or why) to go to a writing conference? Let Rachael walk you through her best tips for getting the most from one! NOW OPEN: 💥 90 Days to Done - WRITE YOUR BOOK! http://rachaelherron.com/90 📚 90 Day Revision! http://rachaelherron.com/revision 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how …
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‘It’s bonkers’, ‘God is blowing my mind’ ... Despite the dire statistics around church attendance in the UK, stories of God working miracles are proliferating, especially among young people. Emma Fowle is joined by four ministry leaders to discuss what’s going on. In this special edition of the show, Jamie Price (Limitless), Josh Green (24-7 Prayer…
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Episode 46 - Leading Without Shortcuts - Warren Gatland CBE
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Warren Gatland, the legendary Head Coach of the Welsh National Rugby team. With a remarkable career spanning both playing and coaching at the highest levels, Warren’s story is one of passion and dedication. Born in New Zealand, Warren began his rugby journey on the fields of his homeland, eventually earnin…
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Leadership Special Ali Campbell: ‘Developing new leaders’
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Andy Peck chats with the Youth and Children's Ministry Consultant and manager and founder of Paraklesis, who has developed umpteen leaders, especially young people. They look at what attributes to seek in a potential leader, what red flags to look for and how to make sure our own ego doesn’t get in the way The Profile is brought to you by Premier C…
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Episode 15: The Intersection of Science, Sustainability, and Society with Dr. Sallie Greenberg
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In this episode, Dr. Krutka is joined by Dr. Sallie Greenberg, an environmental geosciences expert who bridges the gap between rock-solid science, policy, and communication. Sallie and Holly discuss how science, sustainability, and society interact and how embracing this combination can enable greater innovations and results in the carbon managemen…
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The Science of Happiness with Professor Bruce Hood
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Join Jameela as she welcomes psychologist Professor Bruce Hood from the University of Bristol to talk through the positive psychology behind the evidence-informed roadmap to better wellbeing, what types of day to day interventions can work for your brain and how Bruce’s long-term study into happiness has changed his own outlook on life. They talk a…
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The Human Advantage - Episode 24 - Being a Kind Leader - Colonel Jax Powell.
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In this episode our host, Ash Bhardwaj, speaks to Colonel Jax Powell. Colonel Powell joined the Army in 1994, commissioning into the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). She has served on operations in the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan and Mali. She has also held several Staff roles including stints at the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ), Army Headquarters…
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Paralympian Karé Adenegan: Going for gold, rooted in Christ
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The motto of the London Olympics in 2012 was “Inspire a Generation”. For one eleven-year-old from Coventry whose disability meant she’d never been allowed to play sport at school, this slogan became a reality. Just four years later, Karé Adenegan would win three medals in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. In Tokyo, she added two more. Now 23, the softly sp…
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Leadership Special Stuart Gregg: ‘Leading a supernatural church’
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Andy Peck talks with the co-founder of Celebrate Church, Bradford about his transition from a Baptist Church to develop a different kind of church with distinct values that seek God’s presence. They discuss his leadership of social enterprise projects which touch many hundreds locally and how to develop hope when we feel hope-less.The Profile is br…
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Episode 14: SER's Professional Landman Program with Marc Strahn and Katie Schwieger
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This episode focuses on SER's Professional Landman Program, the importance of professional development, and the uniqueness of SER's AAPL program.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming
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Explaining Incel Culture with Natalie Wynn
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This week, Jameela is re-releasing an important discussion from the I Weigh archive with political commentator & YouTuber Natalie Wynn, also known as ContraPoints, about incel culture. They talk through the origins, why it is so toxic, and the societal issues that encourage incel ideology, along with the body issues which plague its community. Nata…
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Teen Titans MEGA EPISODE (Teen Titans, Best Titans Team & Donna Troy)
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When there's trouble you know who to pod - Geek History Lesson! We are bringing you a Teen Titans MEGA EPISODE! Fill up on superhero teen angst as we explore the interpersonal dynamics and superheroics of DC's best legacy characters, featuring Donna Troy (#308), Teen Titans (#125), Teen Titans Part 2 (#126), and Best Teen Titans Team Ever! (#219). …
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Rev Dr Sam Wells: The Bible is all about poverty
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Rev Dr Sam Wells has been described as one of the most influential public theologians in the world today. He's also the Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, which is situated opposite Trafalgar Square in central London. The church is well known for hosting many musical and cultural events, but it is also bucking the trend of decline in the Church of E…
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Join us as Sacha’s getting ready to come to New Zealand and Rachael’s been setting up her Shopify store for the first time! 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, rejec…
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How to Set Up Author Stations to Make Writing Easier with Jessica Mehring
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Have you ever considered making author stations in your home or office to streamline your writing process? Don't miss this amazing idea with Jessica Mehring! Jessica Mehring is a Colorado-based author of contemporary romance, cozy mystery, and creative nonfiction -- and she splits her time helping technology startups communicate without sounding li…
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Leadership Special Nigel Argall: ‘Managing your time well’
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Andy Peck talks to the author of 'Do Manage Lead: Essential Bible Tools for leaders', about how to assess our tasks in the light of a wise focus for living. They look at tried and tested time-management tools, the role of personality and how not to make the whole exercise too legalistic. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK…
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Episode 13: The Wyoming State Geological Survey with Erin Campbell
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Wyoming is home to a wealth of natural resources, including large reservoirs of oil and natural gas, vast reserves of coal and uranium, and the largest deposit of trona in the world. The Wyoming State Geological Survey performs many functions to research and monitor the State's geology so we can better understand and develop these resources. This e…
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This week Jameela is joined by forensic psychotherapist and author Jennifer Cox to look at what is making us angry, the ways in which we mask our pain and anger, and how to identify our feelings and channel them for good. Jennifer takes us through the repeating patterns in the various stages of women's lives and what techniques we can adopt while e…
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Get ready to lock and load with the most extreme mutant team of the 90s! This week, we're diving into the high-octane world of X-Force. From their origins as the New Mutants to their transformation under the leadership of the time-traveling soldier Cable, we'll explore how this team changed the face of X-comics forever. We'll discuss the creation o…
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The Joy of Writing a Younger Voice with Jennifer Lane
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How can you harness the joy and fun of writing in a younger voice? Join us today to find out! Jennifer Lane was born in NSW, Australia, which is where her novels are set, but she’s lived in Wellington, New Zealand, for more than half her life, and that’s where she’s joining us from today. Her first novel, All our Secrets won the Ngaio Marsh Award f…
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Episode 12: Enhanced Oil Recovery with Lon Whitman
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This episode focuses on Wyoming's efforts to identify ways to improve enhanced oil recovery to minimize stranded, unproduced oil and gas from fields in Wyoming.By School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming
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Leadership Special Mark Williamson: ‘Leading like Jesus’
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Andy Peck talks with the founder of One Rock International about how to lead like Jesus, especially when the Gospels don’t give us a detailed account of how he led. They look at what elements of Jesus leading were transferable and the all-important question of how to do it. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Chr…
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Reflecting on My Abortion with Grace Campbell
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Jameela welcomes her good friend & acclaimed UK comedian Grace Campbell for a thoughtful & open discussion about her recent abortion. Grace talks about the responsibilities of casual sex, unplanned pregnancy, the unsettling medical system she experienced, and the surprisingly long aftermath with her mental and physical changes. It’s also a frank co…
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Mutant and proud! Join us as we join the X-Men again this week and dive into a staple member of Giant Sized X-Men, Colossus, exploring his origin, heritage, mutation, and that one encounter with the techno organic virus ... We teach you about his romantic relationship with Kitty Pryde, his elder brother bond with Magik, and tell you about the diffe…
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TV and film pioneer Norman Stone on why most Christian films are awful
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Norman Stone began his career in television as the youngest producer/director at the BBC. Moving from documentaries, and a pioneering children's show, into popular drama, Norman later achieved international success with the BAFTA award winning Shadowlands, a film about the love and loss experienced by C.S. Lewis through the death of his wife from c…
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Leadership Special Derek Tidball: ‘How the New Testament views leadership’
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Andy Peck talks to the former Baptist Minister and Principal of London School of Theology about how the idea of leadership evolved in the New Testament era. They discuss how this translates to the very different size and style of church today and consider if leadership scandals might be avoided if we followed biblical principles.The Profile is brou…
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Episode 45 - Lessons from Legacy - James Kerr
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In this episode our host, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Canham OBE, speaks to bestselling author, speaker and leadership and high-performance consultant, James Kerr. James has worked with elite teams around the world, across numerous sports, businesses and military units, developing their cultures and leadership in the pursuit of success at the very high…
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The Only Way Out is Through with Tasha Coryell
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We often want there to be an easier way to write, but hey, how about the best, fastest way? Let’s talk about going through it. Tasha Coryell lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband, toddler, and greyhound. She holds an MFA in creative writing and a PhD in composition and rhetoric from the University of Alabama. Her book of short stories, HUNG…
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Episode 11: Heading West with Wyoming's Natural Gas with Esther Wagner and Kara Fornstrom
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In this episode, Dr. Krutka is joined by Esther Wagner, one of the authors of a paper recently published by SER titled "Headed West: the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Exports of Wyoming Natural Gas to Decarbonizing Western Markets," and Kara Fornstrom, the Director of CERPA. The guests discuss the paper and how Wyoming is uniquely positioned …
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This week, Jameela is joined by Bob the Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race, HBO’s We’re Here) for a hilarious and unfiltered listener advice episode. You’ll hear all the things Bob got up to on tour with Madonna, who he considers his mentors, and why he celebrates millennial joy! There is no question too direct for these two and Jameela even gets schoo…
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Wolverine MEGA EPISODE (Logan & X23)
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We're the best at what we pod and what we pod isn't very nice! OR IS IT? It is when we bring you a Wolverine MEGA EPISODE! Explode past the fog of your amnesia Dive as we explore the complicated history riddled with retcons about the two most iconic characters to bear the X-Men moniker: Wolverine, featuring Wolverine (#150), Wolverine (#151), and X…
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Spurgeon's College Principal Philip McCormack: From battlefield to Bible
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In this engaging interview, the principal of Spurgeon's College, Rev Prof Philip McCormack reflects on his work as a miltiary chaplain in Afghanistan, for which he received an MBE. Talking about the strong influence of faith from an early age he shares memories of attending Sunday school and the profound impact of witnessing the genuine faith and s…
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