Best David Hain Podcasts (2024)

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18 - Working For Purpose with David Haines 41:35

5h ago41:35

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Bob Dixon sits down with David Haines, a retired Army officer and avid mountain biker. David shares his remarkable journey of resilience after being injured in Baghdad, his passion for coaching youth mountain biking, and his commitment to community well-being. Discover how David’s military leadership experience informs his work with young athletes,…

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Israel at War – Hanukkah: Redefined 30:39

1h ago30:39

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What is Hanukkah? A military victory by Maccabean heroes? A miracle of light in the darkest of times? This year it’s something more complicated. In this episode Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi consider how Hanukkah’s classical Zionist narrative of power and sovereignty was challenged by October 7th, and how the Festival of Lights has changed…

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# 265 Personal Inventory of Emotions 9:24

3h ago9:24

9:24

This is the second Wacky Wednesday episode for today and it deals with Chapter 10 of Phase 3 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum. In this chapter we look at Step 10 of the 12 Steps which has us take a personal inventory and to promptly admit our wrongs. Looking at the story of Val we ask questions including, What was Val's emotional pain? What …

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# 264 Did You Really Make Amends? 11:44

36m ago11:44

11:44

Today's Wacky Wednesday episode deals with the story of Nicky and Daisy from Chapter 9 of Phase 3 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum. This looks at Step 9 of the 12 Steps on making amends. After the story we look at questions about making amends with your daughter for not being there for them during your addiction. What's the difference betwee…

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19 - Creating a culture of Belonging with Jim DeLapp 49:35

41m ago49:35

49:35

Bob Dixon interviews Jim DeLapp, a retired Army Colonel with extensive leadership experience in both the military and civilian sectors. Jim shares his journey from leading platoons to heading a public works department, offering valuable lessons on adapting leadership styles, fostering team cohesion, and driving organizational success. Key Takeaways…

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# 263 I'd Do Anything to Feel Loved 9:29

1h ago9:29

9:29

Today's episode is the result of lots of feedback after recent episodes where we heard stories of the young women who were being pimped by Germaine. He had told each one that he loved them. The common theme in the messages I received was that the women were not seeking drugs, they were seeking the feeling of being loved and the men they found got t…

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Beyond the Status Quo - Compilation 43:40

2h ago43:40

43:40

In this year-end episode of 'Life Beyond the Numbers,' I explore the theme of going beyond the status quo. The episode features a compilation of interviews and stories from previous episodes focused on creating a more fulfilling work life by emphasising the human side of our work-lives. I share a selection of snippets with insights on topics such a…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Chalmers says the budget’s better than it was; Taylor says it’s much worse than it should be 44:35

37m ago44:35

44:35

Lukas Coch, Mick Tsikas/AAP Appropriately, we finish our podcast for 2024 talking to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his shadow, Angus Taylor because, as the saying goes, “it’s the economy, stupid!” This week’s mid-year budget update showed Australia’s economy in poor shape and the buget’s trajectory mired in a decade of red. Chalmers acknowledges the p…

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# 262 Simple Acts of Normalcy 8:57

2h ago8:57

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This episode is the second Wacky Wednesday episode for today and it looks at Noreen's story from Chapter 8 of Phase 3 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum. This also is an introduction to Step 8 of the Twelve Steps which focuses on acknowledging the harm we did to people and being willing to make amends. In Noreen's story we look at questions in…

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Israel at War – Looking Forward 28:40

3h ago28:40

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Now that Israel has succeeded in defeating the Iranian axis on its borders, Netanyahu—and Hamas—seem earnest about a ceasefire deal. Can all the hostages and the remains of those deceased be returned? And how will Israelis heal from the lingering trauma of October 7th? In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi consider the harsh likel…

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# 261 Humbly Ask 7:43

6d ago7:43

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This is the first of our two Wacky Wednesday episodes for today. This one is the story of Donald from Chapter 7 of Phase 3 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum. The topic of step 7 is to humbly ask Him to remove our shortcomings. Donald's story looks at his change from quiet and hard to talk with, to him asking for help and humbly talking about …

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# 260 Aha Moment of Clarity 12:01

1d ago12:01

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Today's podcast is a group session with my friends in recovery from Australia, South Africa and the US. I'm sure you'll find several nuggets of wisdom as they answer the following question. Which phrase can you identify with in your addiction, hitting bottom or aha moment of clarity? 1) I felt like I got a death sentence, 2) I'm the weakest I've ev…

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Barrett Young; Jennifer Da Silva; Lisa Dressner, LCSW

1d ago

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Barrett Young, CEO of the Rescue Mission of Trenton, joins Steve Adubato to examine the increasing homelessness in our state’s capital, the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to criminalize homelessness, and the life-changing opportunities his organization provides. Then, Steve Adubato sits down with Jennifer Da Silva, Director of Operations at…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: For Mark Dreyfus, antisemitism is very personal 37:15

7d ago37:15

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Mick Tsikas/AAP The attack on the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and another car torching in Sydney have dramatically heightened political tensions over antisemitism. Amid criticism the government has been too slow to act in the past year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week announced an Australian Federal Police taskforce to combat anti…

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# 259 Entirely Ready? 10:52

9d ago10:52

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This Wacky Wednesday episode is the story of Stew from Chapter 6 in Phase 3 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum. We look at what it means to be entirely ready to have all of your character defects removed. Are you ready to look at every stone and talk about each and every defect of character? What is your weakness that left you vulnerable to ge…

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# 258 Heart Nature vs Actual Behavior 10:10

6d ago10:10

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Today's Wacky Wednesday is the first story in Phase 3 Chapter 5 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum. We hear Germaine's story. (episode # 256 introduces Germaine) Germaine had a moment where he was truly broken, all pretense was gone and he decided to stop being a pimp and drug dealer and return home to Georgia. Discussion questions look at: wh…

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Israel at War – Crossroads 33:49

6d ago33:49

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Less than two weeks after Hezbollah and Israel agreed to a ceasefire deal, the Assad regime in Syria was overthrown by rebel militias and Hamas is showing more openness to a hostage deal than ever before. As Iran’s siege along the borders of Israel unravels, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi ask in this episode: are Israelis ready for the war …

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17 - How We Think and How We Lead with Charlie Black 39:31

7d ago39:31

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Bob Dixon sits down with Charlie Black, a retired Marine Corps infantry and special operations officer, and current CEO of Xundis Global. They discuss the importance of investing in your people, fostering a culture of learning and unlearning, and the power of CRISP thinking in a VUCA world. Key Takeaways: Continuous growth requires adapting to new …

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# 257 Landmines in Recovery 13:01

8d ago13:01

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Today's episode is a walkabout through Landmines in Recovery Park. I go on this walkabout with Neil, a friend of Michael. Neil shares how it seems like everything that is a common part of recovery is feeling like another landmine in the field for him. Join us as he shares how emotional triggers, coping skills, mistakes, family and success are all l…

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Author David Greenberg talks about Spin tactics in U.S. Presidencies

9d ago

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David Greenberg, author of Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency, and Professor of History at Rutgers University, joins Steve Adubato for a special half-hour conversation to investigate how different American presidents have used public relations tactics to engage their audience and sway public opinion. Show # 621…

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The Actions That We Take - Katie McLaughlin 38:26

10d ago38:26

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"The actions that we take are the things that are going to get us results, whether we like it or not. And so looking at those results, which business leaders are looking at all the time. We're always looking at those results. Are we meeting our outcomes? Are we meeting our metrics? And if we're not getting those results, well, we're not taking the …

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# 256 He Loves Me and Promised... 9:52

13d ago9:52

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Welcome to the second Wacky Wednesday episode for today. This is the beginning of Phase 3 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum which focuses on moral regeneration and positive character development. It also marks the return to the Twelve Steps and the chapter covers step 4. This episode looks at the story of Lisa her life in addiction, living in…

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# 255 A Restored Heart 11:29

22d ago11:29

11:29

Welcome to Wacky Wednesday. This episode is the poem written by Gregory Williams entitled "The Lord's Love". This is also from Chapter 12 of Phase 2 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum which is entitled "The Heart in Need of Restoration Not Rehabilitation. What's the difference between those two terms? How do we find restoration for our heart a…

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Israel at War...with Itself 30:27

18d ago30:27

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What is motivating Netanyahu’s coalition government to undermine Israel’s democratic checks and balances, even as a ceasefire with Hamas becomes a serious possibility? In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine how the Jewish State’s early decades under Labor Party rule influenced the current government’s actions, and explore h…

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Sarah Shin and Shin Maeng on Advent 25:45

14d ago25:45

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This special holiday episode of the C4SO Podcast is hosted by the Rev. Vania Gomez of C4SO’s Racial Diversity and Justice Team. Vania interviews Sarah Shin and Shin Maeng about their new children’s book, The Deliverer Has Come: A Christmas Story, a racially inclusive Advent resource that situates the nativity story within the narrative arc of [...]…

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16 - Professionalizing Small Business with Troy Daland 39:10

14d ago39:10

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Bob Dixon sits down with Troy Daland, a retired Air Force Special Operator and the owner of Air Zero Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Company. Troy and Bob discuss how Troy's military background informs his approach to leadership in the private sector. They examine the importance of values, culture, professionalism, and technology in runnin…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Birmingham on Liberal moderates, regrets, and Donald Trump 37:34

14d ago37:34

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Lukas Coch/AAP Opposition Senate leader and former senior minister in the Coalition government Simon Birmingham has announced he will quit parliament. Birmingham, one of the few remaining moderates in the Liberals’ ranks, is shadow foreign minister. Now , aged 50, he’s defecting to a (yet to be announced) commercial job. He joins the podcast to tal…

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# 254 Who Am I? 12:53

15d ago12:53

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In today's episode we listen to the journal entry of William, a 20 year old in Tower of Life Men's Shelter in Krugersdorp, South Africa. William shares his thoughts and questions. Who am I? What am I? I feel like a stranger. Feels like there's something missing in my life. Where is everyone? What happened to me? I'm sure you will be challenged and …

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William Hu, MD, Ph.D.; Mussab Ali; Cathy Chase

16d ago

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Steve Adubato sits down with William Hu, MD Ph.D., Director of the Center for Healthy Aging Research and Chief of Cognitive Neurology at Rutgers Health, to discuss the truth and the misconceptions about “long COVID.” Mussab Ali, Senior Advisor at Vote16 USA, talks about the national campaign to lower the voting age to sixteen for local elections an…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Climate Change Authority head Matt Kean says ‘put more solar panels on commercial rooftops’ 24:58

18d ago24:58

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STEVEN MARKHAM Steven Markham/AAP The just-ended COP-29 in Baku, and the election of Donald Trump, have put the global response to climate change in the spotlight. Meanwhile back home, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen this week reported Australia is on track to meet its 2030 target to reduce emissions as part of the Paris Climate Agreement. But …

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# 253 Isolation or Fellowship 9:49

22d ago9:49

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This episode is the second Wacky Wednesday podcast for today and it deals with the first story in Chapter 11 of Phase 2 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum. This chapter is entitled The Heart in Need of Fellowship and the story is the story of Ross as he was living in a half way house after incarceration for a sexual offense. Key questions from…

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# 252 Someone I Could Trust 8:39

22d ago8:39

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Welcome to Wacky Wednesday as we go through the first story from Phase 2 and Chapter 19 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum. This is the story of Neil and his childhood of rape and incest at the hands of his uncle. Neil shares the doubts, fears and pain that riddled his mind. How these memories convinced him that "everything ends in futility an…

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Israel at War – A Big Deal? 29:54

29d ago29:54

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On Tuesday, November 26, Netanyahu signed a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. Why, after all this time stalling on a deal with Hamas—with hostages on the line—has the Prime Minister pursued this separate arrangement in Lebanon? In this episode recorded hours before the agreement was reached, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi debated Netanyahu’s m…

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Thank You, Mickey! 22:03

24d ago22:03

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In our last episode of 2024, Bishop Todd and Mickey reflect on their two-year run as co-hosts of the C4SO Podcast. We are so grateful for Mickey's presence, especially for the warmth, energy, winsomeness, insight, perspective and just plain fun she brings to the podcast. In 2025, we will say farewell to Mickey as Bishop [...]…

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15 - Mentoring and the "Cost of Yes" with Sean Berg 51:21

21d ago51:21

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Bob Dixon sits down with Sean Berg, an executive coach and former Green Beret, to discuss the importance of leadership, mindset, and team building. Berg shares anecdotes from his three decades of military service, highlighting the importance of setting a strong example, holding people accountable, and building a culture of excellence. He also discu…

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# 251 Counterfeit Courage 11:46

24d ago11:46

11:46

Today's podcast is a group episode with my friends in recovery from Australia, South Africa and the US. You'll enjoy their insight as they answer these questions. What did alcohol, drugs or porn give you the courage to do? When did you realize the courage was counterfeit? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a2d--from-a…

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Just a Couple of Centimetres of Care - Marc Haine 51:00

29d ago51:00

51:00

"For everything that we do, if you cared this much - just a couple of centimetres of care - it would make all the difference in the world". Marc Haine Marc Haine and I discuss how small, intentional acts of care can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. From building trust to creating a culture of excellence, this episode is packed with in…

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# 250 Holding On to Fear and Pain 9:06

1M ago9:06

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Today's second Wacky Wednesday episode is from Chapter 9 of Phase 2 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum entitled The Heart Holding On to Fear and Pain. Discussion topics from this episode include questions like: What fears, anger, resentments, doubts, hatred are you holding on to? How do you begin to let go of them? How would you describe the d…

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# 249 The Outcast 8:43

1M ago8:43

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Today's Wacky Wednesday is a story from Chapter 8 of the From Ashes to Destiny curriculum entitled The Heart of an Outcast. As we listen to Paul's story of being an outcast we have many questions to think about and discuss. Were you called names because of your appearance? Were you an outcast? What did you do to feel accepted? How were your feeling…

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Israel at War – They are Dying 31:14

1M ago31:14

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Dozens of hostages are still struggling to survive in captivity under terrible conditions, 410 days after the war in Gaza began. On this episode of For Heaven’s Sake, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine the ways that the hostages have been neglected and used as political pawns as they advocate for the prioritization of their return. JOIN…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Special Minister of State Don Farrell on getting ‘big money’ out of elections 27:01

27d ago27:01

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Mick Tsikas/AAP The government says it will take “big money” out of election campaigns – or, more realistically, curb it – with its legislation imposing donation and spending caps and real-time disclosure. But crossbenchers and other critics are up in arms, about the effect on small players and the fact the package is being rushed through parliamen…

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14 - Blindspots: Why Most Leaders Don't See Things as Clearly as They Think They Do 16:19

28d ago16:19

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Bob Dixon drawing on his extensive military and business leadership experience, defines leadership blind spots, explains why they are detrimental, and offers strategies for identifying and mitigating them. He emphasizes that while everyone has areas where they lack knowledge or competence, true blind spots arise from choosing not to see, often due …

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# 248 What Do You Love Doing Most? 13:32

1M ago13:32

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Our group of guys in recovery from Australia, South Africa and the US answer these questions on today's episode. What is the one thing in the world you loved doing most before you became an addict? What was it during your addiction? What is it now in your sobriety? I'm sure you'll be encouraged as you hear their answers about stolen joy in childhoo…

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Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr; Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty and Emily Haines; Douglas Eagles

30d ago

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Steve Adubato is joined by Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, Founder & Executive Director of Nassan’s Place, to examine the needs of children with autism and the future goals of her organization. Then, Steve Adubato is joined by Mariekarl Vilceus-Talty, President and CEO, and Emily Haines, Chief Nursing Officer, from the Partnership for Maternal and Child H…

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