Best Digital Assistant Academy Podcasts (2024)

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Bible-Based Curriculum Ignites Texas Classroom Clash 21:26

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Bible-Infused Curriculum Sparks Texas-Sized Controversy Over Christianity in the Classroom The 74, By Linda Jacobson , on June 7, 2024 https://www.the74million.org/article/bible-infused-curriculum-sparks-texas-sized-controversy-over-christianity-in-the-classroom/ In a controversial move, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has introduced a new…

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Baptists Contemplate Women Pastor Ban: Second Thoughts Brewing? 22:41

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Southern Baptists are poised to ban churches with women pastors. Some are urging them to reconsider AP News, By Peter Smith, on June 6, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/religion-southern-baptists-women-pastors-saddleback-3b40fd925377a9e3aa2ecb4a4072a4a6 The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has stirred controversy by reinforcing its ban on women ser…

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OK Opens Public School Doors to Satan! 20:59

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If Oklahoma allows Bible class 'released time,' Satanists are eager to pounce The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on June 6th, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/if-oklahoma-allows-bible-class-released In the latest episode of "The Non-Prophets," the discussion focuses on the implications of Oklahoma House Bill 1425. This bill mandates publi…

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Superintendent Refuses Banned Book from Student 20:35

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Idaho Graduate Gives Superintendent Copy of 'The Handmaid's Tale' After Book Censorship People, By Carly Tagen-Dye, on May 31, 2024 https://people.com/idaho-graduate-gives-superintendent-copy-of-the-handmaid-s-tale-after-book-censorship-8656592 In Idaho's West Ada School District, a recent high school graduate sparked significant controversy by ope…

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Forget Taking the Wheel, Bring on the Rapture! 21:02

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Mark Driscoll Is Praying For Rapture Before Election Day Patheos, By Shawn Paul Wood, on June 5, 2024 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/closetohome/2024/06/mark-driscoll-is-praying-for-rapture-before-election-day/ In a provocative move, Pastor Mark Driscoll of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, has resorted to a dramatic plea: praying for Armageddo…

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SBC Falls Short: Protecting Kids Fail 20:05

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How many churches use background checks? Baptist Standard, By Bob Smietana, on May 20, 2024 https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/faith-culture/how-many-churches-use-background-checks/ SBC abuse reform task force ends its work with no names on database and no long-term planReligion News Service, By Bob Smietana, on June 4, 2024 https://religionnews.…

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Allied Health Relationships Now vs. Then 43:51

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It’s an honour to have Dr. Linda Wilson, Stress Management Specialist and Practice Director, back on the podcast once more for a wonderfully in-depth discussion. This time around, Cathy and Dr. Linda explore the complexities of Allied Health now versus in the past, giving you a lot to think about in terms of how far we’ve all come in the industry. …

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Bishop Blesses Trans Man Serving as Church 'Hermit' 22:16

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Catholic bishop blesses newly out trans man who serves as a church “hermit” LGBTQ Nation, By John Russell , on May 26, 2024 https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/05/catholic-bishop-blesses-newly-out-trans-man-who-serves-as-a-church-hermit/ In this segment we delve into the paradoxical plight faced by individuals straddling their LGBTQ identity and their…

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Catholic Bishop Finds Ally in Bill Maher 22:43

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Opinion: I’m a Catholic bishop who has found an ally in Bill Maher CNN, By Bishop Robert Barron, on May 28, 2024 https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/28/opinions/catholic-bishop-found-an-ally-in-bill-maher-barron/index.html In this segment, the hosts delve into an op-ed discussing the intriguing shift in comedian Bill Maher's comedic focus over the years. I…

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Florida Teachers Indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism 18:20

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Florida civics teachers are still being indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on MAY 29, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/florida-civics-teachers-are-still?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true Governor DeSantis' program is part of a broader effort to reshape the educational lands…

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Texas Gov: Millions & Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric to Defund Schools 23:46

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Texas’ governor is spending millions & using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to defund public education LGBTQ Nation, By Daniel Villarreal , on May 24, 2024 https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/05/texas-governor-is-spending-millions-using-anti-lgbtq-rhetoric-to-defund-public-education/ In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott is promoting a school voucher program to redire…

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Wellbeing, Balance, and Remote Work 42:28

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From Alice Springs to PPMP – how exciting to have Mia Poklepovich join the podcast in this insightful and interesting episode. Occupational Therapist and Founding Director of OT Inspire, Mia shares the ins-and-outs of her business and dives into her experience as an Allied Health Business Owner. You’ll hear Mia discuss the early days of OT Inspire,…

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Desantis has Beef with Lab Meat 19:18

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Florida lab-grown meat ban: DeSantis says it protects beef industry USA Today, By Ana Goñi-Lessan, Dan Rorabaugh and Mike Snider, on May 5, 2024 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/05/05/florida-lab-grown-meat-ban/73569976007/ Today's spotlight falls on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a figure who seems to have a knack for stirring up co…

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Harrison Butker Shanks his Commencement Speech 20:07

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Harrison Butker speech: The biggest mistake he made in his controversial commencement comments CNN, By AJ Willingham, on May 17, 2024 https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/16/sport/harrison-butker-commencement-speech-analysis-cec/index.html In this episode we confront the unsettling reality of misogyny through the lens of one individual: Harrison Butker. Ami…

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Lawmaker Wants to Teach Myths in Science Class 21:27

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MN lawmaker: Public schools engage in 'censorship' by not teaching Creationism The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on May 07, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mn-lawmaker-public-schools-engage In this episode the hosts discuss a heated debate over an education bill in Minnesota, introduced by Republican State Senator Glenn Grunhagen. The b…

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First Books, Now Art: GOP's New School Ban 19:07

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A GOP school board member tried to ban a student's art for being 'offensive' to Christians The Advocate Mag, By Ryan Adamczeski, on May 9, 2024 https://www.advocate.com/news/virginia-augusta-school-board-gay-art The panel delved into the story of Abby Driscoll, a queer student at Fort Defiance High School in Virginia, whose artwork sparked signific…

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Virtual Assistants in Allied Health 32:27

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Have you thought about getting a Virtual Assistant onboard, but not sure where to start? Tune in to this episode with David Low, Chief Commercial Officer at VA Platinum, where he covers everything you need to know about onboarding offshore VAs for your business. He discusses the process of engaging offshore VAs, what VA Platinum looks like in the P…

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Assisted Dying: What does it mean and what is the Law? 22:44

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What do assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia mean and what is the law? BBC.com, By BBC News, on March 24, 2024 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47158287 Assisted dying, a deeply sensitive and contentious topic, has been gaining attention as several regions in the UK consider legal changes that would allow terminally ill individuals to end the…

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TX Superintendent Resigns after Trans Student Removal 22:22

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Texas superintendent resigns after trans student’s removal from ‘Oklahoma!’ NBC News, By Jo Yurcaba, on May 2, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/texas-superintendent-resigns-trans-students-removal-oklahoma-rcna150479 In a significant turn of events at the Sherman Independent School District in Texas, Superintendent Tyson Bennett resigne…

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Unlicensed Teachers Dominate New Teacher Hires in Rural TX 19:48

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Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools San Antonio News, By James P. Van Overschelde, on May 6, 2024 https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/unlicensed-teachers-now-dominate-new-teacher-19441399.php In recent developments, Texas schools have increasingly turned to unlicensed teachers to address the growing short…

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Justice Alito Bemoans Loss of Freedom of Religion 19:07

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Justice Alito warns of declining support for freedom of speech on college campuses NBC News, By Lawrence Hurley, on May 11, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/justice-alito-warns-declining-support-freedom-speech-college-campuses-rcna151817 In a recent commencement speech at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Justice Samuel Alit…

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Early Childhood, Key Worker Models & Wait Lists 38:29

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Chantelle is back for a chat with Cathy, where they round-up all that’s been happening in the Allied Health space as of late. You’ll hear the duo discuss their favourite reads of the moment, their thoughts on recent goings-on in the NDIS, their observations about wait lists, and much more. Topics covered: Early childhood decisions and updated discu…

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Pastor Claims PTSD and Mental Illness Are Not Real 19:18

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Pastor John MacArthur says there is no such thing as mental illness, calls PTSD ‘grief’ The Christian Post, By Leonardo Blair, on May 01, 2024 https://www.christianpost.com/news/john-macarthur-says-there-is-no-such-thing-as-mental-illness.html In this segment, the speakers delve into a controversial statement made by John MacArthur regarding mental…

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Police Killing People With Sedation 19:00

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Dozens of deaths reveal risks of sedating people restrained by police AP News, By RYAN J. FOLEY, CARLA K. JOHNSON and SHELBY LUM, on April 26, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/investigation-police-use-of-force-sedation-injections-demetrio-jackson-621909ba7491abc2af8ad2e33ba3415b The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.20.3 featuring Phoebe Rose, Eli Slack, Sco…

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DTAS08E13 - Balancing Multiple Businesses: Strategies and Insights 27:15

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Balancing Multiple Businesses: Strategies and Insights.Here's a catchup podcast episode with Dennis & Leslie as they discuss what's happening with The Playground PH and some strategies / insights on managing multiple businesses.0:00 catch up, what's up with the playground3:00 The Playground Gigs 7:00 Pule and Barik TapBrew partnership and updates12…

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Priest Spends $200K of Church Funds on Games 18:55

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Priest accused by cops of spending over $40,000 of church funds on Candy Crush and Pokémon Go, says it might have happened because he's not a 'details guy' PC Gamer, By Joshua Wolens, on May 1, 2024 https://www.pcgamer.com/games/priest-accused-by-cops-of-spending-over-dollar40000-of-church-funds-on-candy-crush-and-pokemon-go-says-it-might-have-happ…

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Pastor Decides Everything for Family, Even Bathroom Trips 18:45

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This Pastor Won’t Let His Wife Read Unless He Approves The Reading Materials carymommy.com, By Katie Garrity, on April 5, 2024 https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/pastor-wont-let-wife-read-books The conversation begins with a TikTok video featuring Pastor Joel Webon from the Covenant Bible Church, who openly admits to controlling his wife's readin…

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From Speech Pathologist to Allied Health Business Owner 41:30

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Gabriella Ptasznik, Founding Director at GRP Speech Pathology, makes her debut on the PPMP podcast to share her journey as an Allied Health Business Owner. You’ll hear her discuss her transition from clinician to Business Owner and why it was a no-brainer for her, what it’s like leading a team of Speech Pathologists, and even how she encourages eve…

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Unraveling Misinformation: Critical Thinking as Key 21:20

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How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one NPR, By Greg Rosalsky, on April 30, 2024 https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2024/04/30/1247565565/how-do-you-counter-misinformation-critical-thinking-is-step-one In the segment, Jimmy Jr, Jason, and Kelley discuss the implications of misinformation on society, particularly in light of…

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Corporal Punishment: Protection or Abuse? 21:16

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The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on APR 25, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-lawmaker-says-teachers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true The conversation centers on the proposed legislation in Oklahoma that would grant teachers the authority to physically discipline students, including those with disa…

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Russell Brand's Baptism: Revelation or Convenient Redemption? 22:12

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Russell Brand Reflects on ‘Profound Experience’ of Getting Baptized After Sexual Assault Allegations US Magazine, By Mike Vulpo , on April 29, 2024 https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/russell-brand-reflects-on-profound-experience-of-getting-baptized/ In this segment, the hosts discuss Russell Brand's recent controversies and his attempt …

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Taylor Swift's Album: Divine Inspiration or Divine Mockery? 20:08

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Faith Leaders Say Taylor Swift’s New Album ‘Mocks Christianity’ Beliefnet, By Lauren McKeithen, on April 29, 2024 https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/idolchatter/2024/04/faith-leaders-say-taylor-swifts-new-album-mocks-christianity.html The discussion delved into the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's latest album, "Revelations," which has spar…

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Rerun: Clinical Leaders Collective – NEW 90-Day Program 27:45

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Did you catch this episode with Cathy Love about our Clinical Leaders Collection Program? Listen once more to catch a glimpse at what you’ll discover about this insightful and practical 90-day program. After doing a whole lot of data research and getting industry intel on the role of clinical and team leaders, Nacre Consulting is bringing you the C…

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Swallowing Swords at a Christian Men's Event 14:11

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The Church That Hired a Former Male Stripper to Perform at a Men's Conference The Stream, By Michael Brown, on April 16, 2024 https://stream.org/the-church-that-hired-a-former-male-stripper-to-perform-at-a-mens-conference/ The discussion delves into a rather bizarre incident that occurred at a men's conference involving a former male stripper who p…

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DeSantis Says Satanists can't be chaplains in FL schools 18:04

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Ron DeSantis invites lawsuit after saying Satanists can't be chaplains in FL schools The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on April 19, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ron-desantis-invites-lawsuit-after The panel engages in a spirited discussion dissecting Governor Ron DeSantis' recent controversial actions in Florida, particularly the sign…

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SCOTUS to Hear Case Regarding Emergency Abortions 18:15

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‘How sick do they have to get?’ Doctors brace for US supreme court hearing on emergency abortions The Guardian, By Carter Sherman, on April 23, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/supreme-court-verdict-emergency-abortions-patients-doctors The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.18.2 featuring Phoebe Rose, Emma Thorne, Infidel64 and Helen Gree…

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High court upholds ban on prayer rituals 17:40

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High court upholds top London school’s ban on prayer rituals The Guardian, By Sally Weale, on April 16, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/apr/16/london-school-katharine-birbalsingh-prayer-rituals-ban-not-unlawful-high-court The discussion begins with an overview of a contentious situation involving a student in a UK school, Michaela's…

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Practice Managers Academy is Back 16:50

2M ago16:50

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You heard it right – the Practice Managers Academy is back by popular demand! After observing the steady expansion of Allied Health businesses right across Australia, we want to continue helping and support all of you amazing Allied Health Business Owners as you step up in your role of leading your leaders. And that’s exactly why the Practice Manag…

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Digital Despair: Atheism and Phones 21:34

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RECIPE FOR depression: Atheism and a smartphone FarmersForum.com, By Patrick Meagher, on April 10, 2024 https://farmersforum.com/recipe-for-depression-atheism-and-a-smart-phone/ In a discussion about an article penned by a Catholic bishop on mental health issues among youth, the participants dissect various aspects of his argument. The bishop attri…

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Kissing Cousins: To Ban or Not to Ban? 22:55

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Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor, NBC News NBC News, By The Associated Press, on April 12, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-lawmakers-send-bill-ban-first-cousin-marriages-governor-rcna147524 The discussion delved into the complex interplay between government regulation, personal freedom, and…

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Divine Discrepancies: Mormon Membership Puzzle 21:02

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The positives and negatives in LDS Church growth The Salt Lake Tribune, By Justin McLellan, on April 13, 2024 https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/13/jana-riess-positives-negatives-lds/ In this discussion, the focus was primarily on the interpretation of data regarding the growth trends of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) an…

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Holy Upset: French Court's Divine Verdict 23:28

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Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order AP News, By Nicole Winfield, on April 13, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/vatican-france-nun-pope-marie-ferreol-ouellet-937da5e4b91b3b591b72b9edeb4a1f76 The discussion centered on a French court ruling that held a Vatican official responsible for wrongfully di…

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Managing Referrer Partnerships 31:41

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Tune in for this jam-packed brainstorming session with Cathy, where she helps you go deeper into your marketing, and your considerations when it comes to wait lists. You’ll hear Cathy explore the ongoing trend implying that wait lists are dissolving, her theories behind why this trend has erupted, and how to approach a new strategy to your wait lis…

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