Best George Fox University Podcasts (2025)

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AI, “normies,” and ethical consumption algorithms with Julia Longoria | Good Robot 20:33

7h ago20:33

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“The AI revolution is here. Can we build a Good Robot?” asks Vox’s newest miniseries, Good Robot. Join host Julia Longoria in conversation with Sherrell to discuss the ideological divide within the AI community. Sherrell and Julia talk about how Julia leverages her background as a Supreme Court reporter to condense complex topics into accessible an…

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Intel's Former CEO Reveals Why Faith and Tech Must be Integrated 30:59

4d ago30:59

30:59

Former CEO of Intel Pat Gelsinger and Professor Brian Doak talk about our current technological moment. How does the advancement of generative AI compare to the arrival of the internet? What brand new possibilities does quantum computing unlock? Are Christians meeting the challenge of shaping these developments—as forces for good? Check out Gloo. I…

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Charleh Knighton, CEO at KUB Digital, Podcast Host of Charleh With Friends 56:38

4d ago56:38

56:38

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Charleh Knighton! Charleh Knighton is a CEO of KUB Digital. She discusses her extensive background in sports, particularly swimming, and her transition to CrossFit. Charleh shares insights into her journey to the Olympic trials, the mental and physical demands of high-level competition, and how her e…

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The magic intelligence in the sky | Good Robot 46:00

7d ago46:00

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This episode is part of a feed swap from our friend at Vox’s Unexplainable podcast. Good Robot is a miniseries hosted by Julia Longoria. Today’s episode, “The magic intelligence in the sky” examines how before AI became a mainstream obsession, one thinker sounded the alarm about its catastrophic potential. So why are so many billionaires and tech l…

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John Rota is an Award-Winning Producer, Executive, Author of Let Go, Let Golf 40:00

11d ago40:00

40:00

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes John Rota! John Rota shares his journey from storytelling in film and advertising to writing his book 'Let Go, Let Golf'. He discusses the life lessons learned through golf, emphasizing mindfulness, resilience, and the importance of gratitude. John highlights how golf serves as a metaphor for life, i…

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Have we reached the limit of computer power? | Sajan Saini and George Zaidan 9:45

14d ago9:45

9:45

Moore’s Law states that every 1 to 2 years the number of transistors that can fit on a given size computer chip will double. Thanks to this law, chips have gotten smaller, faster, more efficient, and cheaper. But today, there are four key problems that trip up this trend, potentially ending Moore’s Law and fundamentally changing how computing progr…

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment #21 12:39

16d ago12:39

12:39

Join Professor Sweet for the final Napin Scribble as he scribbles out his thoughts on Commandment #21 Thou Shalt Live in Suspended Levitation.

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Lewis, Tolkien, and the Contemporary World 45:37

19d ago45:37

45:37

Why have the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis remained so relevant and present in Christian thought through the 20th century and well into the 21st? Old Testament scholar Brian Doak joins president Robin Baker, theology & literature professor Jason Lepojärvi, and English professor Gary Tandy to examine their friendship, their broad appeal, an…

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How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder 6:44

21d ago6:44

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Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language into English text in real time — and demonstrates how this tech could ensure every conversation can be fully understood, regardless o…

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment #20 11:45

24d ago11:45

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Commandment #20 Thou Shalt Beware the Semiatic Sirens, the Bobbles, the Beads, and the Bling. Join Professor Sweet as he warns us of the Devil's bling.

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Des Hague, 9x CEO, Best-Selling Author, Advisor, Board Member 56:40

25d ago56:40

56:40

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Des Hague! Des Hague is a Nine-Time CEO, Best-Selling Author, Advisor, and Board Member. In this episode, Des shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in Northern Ireland to becoming a successful business leader. He discusses the launch of the Thinking Academy, a personal development…

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The high-wire act of unlocking clean energy | Jason Huang 16:43

28d ago16:43

16:43

Why are we using tech from 100 years ago to deliver the world's electricity? Materials scientist Jason Huang shows how we could massively upgrade the global power grid by replacing the wires in existing transmission lines with new, advanced conductors, helping us affordably meet rising energy demands while unlocking a cleaner, more climate-resilien…

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment #19 9:05

1M ago9:05

9:05

Welcome to Commandment #19, Thou Shalt Rise Above Autobiography

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BREAKING Stereotypes One Photo at a Time! 30:14

1M ago30:14

30:14

Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds and biblical scholar Brian Doak talk about the making and viewing of photographs. How do photos shape the narratives we hold about the world around us, and how can they be used to subvert those narratives? What does it mean to tell a story with a picture—and what would it mean to tell a lie with a camera? Kieran D…

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MaryJo McCloskey, Head Coach of the Women's Golf Team and Director of Golf at George Fox University, Author of When Girls Win 45:44

1M ago45:44

45:44

Warning: Listeners Will Experience a High Level of Positive Energy in this Episode:) Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes MaryJo McCloskey! MaryJo McCloskey is the Head Coach of the Women's Golf Team, as well as the Director of Golf at George Fox University. She led her team to victory in the 2023 NCAA Division III National Championship…

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Can Europe win the age of AI? | Thomas Dohmke 21:39

1M ago21:39

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GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke discusses Europe's readiness to lead the next era of AI innovation, examining how the continent's tech ecosystems stack up against those in the US. In conversation with TEDAI Vienna co-curator Vlad Gozman, Dohmke explains the three key shifts that will help Europe thrive in the age of AI — and shows how GitHub's initiatives…

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment #18 17:38

1M ago17:38

17:38

In Episode 20, Dr. Sweet reminds us of the importance of respecting condensed symbols.

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Tariko Satterfield Sr., Entrepreneur, Innovator, Mental Performance Consultant, Life Coach, and Motivational Speaker 1:10:06

1M ago1:10:06

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Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Tariko Satterfield Sr.! Tariko Satterfield Sr. is an entrepreneur, innovator, mental performance consultant, life coach, and motivational speaker. Tariko discusses his personal journey, the lessons learned from sports, and the importance of resilience in overcoming life's challenges. He emphasizes th…

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How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg 19:15

1M ago19:15

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Can AI compress the years long research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on protein folding and drug discovery. Drawing on his experience working on Isomorphic Labs' and Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 — an AI mod…

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment #17 10:16

1M ago10:16

10:16

Join Professor Sweet for a commandment that serves as a warning of the addictive wows of becoming a semiotician.

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Is Fighting Racism The New Racism in 2025? 34:46

2M ago34:46

34:46

Christian activist Jason Fileta and Biblical scholar Brian Doak talk about the state of Christianity in the United States in light of the Trump administration’s emerging policies. How are Christians responding to the current political climate? What is it like to be a "DEI" professional in a Christian environment right now? Atlantic article: Is This…

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Is AI progress stuck? | Jennifer Golbeck 14:57

2M ago14:57

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Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to clarify what's worth getting excited about — and what isn't. After the talk, Modupe reminds us tha…

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment #16 16:30

2M ago16:30

16:30

Join Professor Sweet for Commandment 16: Thou Shall Not Just See Different Things but See The Same Things Differently.

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Dionne Nicholls-Germain, Executive Coach, Corporate Speaker, Forbes Featured Author 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dionne Nicholls-Germain! Dionne Nicholls-Germain is an executive coach, corporate speaker, Forbes featured author, and creator of The Conquering Unforgiveness Workplace Workshop! In this episode, Dionne Nicholls-Germain shares her transformative journey from a corporate career in fashion to becoming …

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How to embrace – and challenge – the idea of “beauty” in the technological age (w / Elise Hu) | How to Be a Better Human 34:01

2M ago34:01

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Humans have always been captivated by beauty, and for almost as long, we’ve been marketed products and new technologies to help us achieve certain beauty standards. Elise Hu is a journalist and the author of “Flawless: Lessons in looks and culture from the K-beauty industry.” In this episode of How to Be a Better Human, another podcast from the TED…

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment # 15 9:51

2M ago9:51

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Welcome to another Napkin Scribble! Commandment # 15 is a tongue twister that you don't want to miss.

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Does the Bible Mention Reparations for Slavery? 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Ekemini and Brian dig into the reparations conversation, advocating for a spiritual category for both racial evil and restitution. What is the formal definition of the term reparations? How can we know who the process of reparations might apply to? Can every person of a given color be considered either equally liable or equally entitled? The Case f…

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Ryan Cass, Senior Manager at Boeing, Founder of Won Day, Podcast Host of Win Today 1:03:17

2M ago1:03:17

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Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Ryan Cass! Ryan Cass is a senior manager at Boeing, founder of Won Day, and podcast host of Win Today. Ryan shares his journey of overcoming adversity, and how it shaped his purpose to inspire others. He discusses the importance of goal setting, leadership lessons from his time at The Citadel, and hi…

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Can AI master the art of humor? | Bob Mankoff 13:40

2M ago13:40

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Can artificial intelligence be funny, or is comedy a uniquely human trait? In this witty and insightful talk, cartoonist Bob Mankoff explores the art of humor, the evolution of AI and what happens when the two collide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment # 14 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Welcome to episode 16 commandment #14: Thou Shall Throw From the Future The Rope of Hope.

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Greg Davis, Author of the Best-Selling Book, CHECKMATE, and Guest Speaker 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

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Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Greg Davis! Greg Davis is a retired finance professional and author of the best-selling book, CHECKMATE. In this episode, Greg discusses his journey from a successful career at Hershey to academia. Greg has over 40 years of experience in accounting and finance. He was also an accounting professor at …

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How AI could hack democracy | Lawrence Lessig 22:21

2M ago22:21

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Does AI pose a threat to democracy? Law professor Lawrence Lessig dissects how this emerging technology could influence democratic institutions, warning that we’ve already passed a point (before superintelligence or AGI) that deserves a lot more attention. After the talk, Sherrell reflects on the importance of media literacy and the need to remain …

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment # 13 9:06

2M ago9:06

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Join Professor Sweet for Commandment 13: Thou Shalt scan braille and signal the ultimate sign.

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Dr. Chelsea Ale, Professor of Sport Management at The University of Alabama and President of the Professional Diving Coaches Association 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

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Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dr. Chelsea Ale! Dr. Chelsea Ale is a professor of Sport Management at The University of Alabama and the president of the Professional Diving Coaches Association. She shares her journey from being a young athlete aspiring to be an Olympian to becoming a successful DI coach and educator. Dr. Ale discu…

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Should Singles Ask God for a Spouse? 38:57

3M ago38:57

38:57

Debrianna and Ekemini talk singleness - what is it like to be a single black woman in the United States? Why does physical attractiveness so often turn out to be a scam? If you're single and lonely, should you be asking God for marriage? Ekemini Uwan is a public theologian and author. Check out Ekemini's book: Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings o…

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ReThinking with Adam Grant: Sam Altman on the future of AI and humanity 40:15

3M ago40:15

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Sam Altman is the CEO and cofounder of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He and Adam discuss AI's advances in creativity and empathy, its ethical challenges, and the role of human oversight. Sam and Adam also discuss strategies for adapting to a changing world and their hopes for technology that enhances human progress while maintaining human val…

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Sacred Semiotics: God’s Love Language: Commandment #12 13:20

3M ago13:20

13:20

Join Professor Sweet for Commandment 12

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How a worm could save humanity from bad AI | Ramin Hasani 6:21

3M ago6:21

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What if AI could think and adapt like a real brain? TED Fellow and AI scientist Ramin Hasani shares how liquid neural networks — a new, more flexible AI technology inspired by physics and living brains — could transform how we solve complex problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…