Best Guangzhou Podcasts (2024)

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S02E01 Simon B Is dead mix 48:47

9h ago48:47

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Simon B is dead mix (May 2024):Cozy St. Jean - hatesickKaizo Slumber - SHOVE!Carpainter feat. Onjuicy - PAM!!!SISTAR 씨스타 - Give It To Me (Reno Remix)Truncate - That ThangVladimir Dubyshkin - paranoid thoughtsJessie Deep! - S.H.U.M.siouxxie sixxsta - ketamineSayako - ĀᏕᏬᏋᏁᏠᏋᏒᏬ ᏰᎧᏬᏁᎴᏗᏒᎩ ᏗᎥᏠō 2002Kenta204 - LUCKY5POINT STAR王菲 - 香奈儿Tatarka feat. Cream …

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Does Beijing Really Want Trump? 16:25

26m ago16:25

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Hey folks! I took some time off to drive the kids to college and then flew to California to celebrate my brother John’s birthday. The upshot is there’s no interview this week, so in place of that, here’s my essay from this week. Hope you enjoy it. If all goes as planned, I’m back next week with regular interview for Sinica! You can find the text of…

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Heartfelt Desire To Obey God is Greater Than Your Failures 1 Samuel 16:7 11:21

3d ago11:21

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Do you believe your present failures mean that God won't be able to complete his purpose in your life? Learn how to grasp God’s power to heal and restore you. The God who saved you WILL restore you! 00:00 Introduction 1: 17 Is that You? Are You Saved, but Feeling Inadequate to Be Used By God? 2:56 Only You Can Stop God’s Plan For Your Life 4:56 The…

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Q&A – Maria Dautant & Ingmar Klaasen | Balancing Efficiency and Liveability: Addressing Light Pollution and Light Poverty 22:02

9d ago22:02

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Send us a text Today we unpack the profound impact light has on our environment, health, and communities, guided by insights from Maria Dautant, a senior Associate at HLB Lighting Design. Maria is joined by cofounder of the VLD Community, Ingmar Klaasen, as they dive into the pressing issues of light pollution and light poverty, exploring the adver…

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The Swifts of Beijing, with Terry Townshend of Birding Beijing 58:00

9d ago58:00

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I was looking for a good episode to pull from the archive to run this week as I'll be traveling and I asked my good friend Deb Seligsohn for a recommendation. She went immediately to this one, and by God if it's not an oldie-but-goodie. This is from December 2015 and features Jeremy Goldkorn — I miss him dearly! — and Terry Townshend, an absolute i…

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Bonus: A Free-Range Father in a Tiger Mom World — Reflections on Chinese and American Education 13:26

15d ago13:26

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Here's a little bonus ep for you ahead of tomorrow's show, which will be a re-run of a really fun one from about 10 years ago! I'm driving the rest of this week to the Midwest to drop my kids off at their respective universities, and I've been thinking a lot about the education systems in China and the U.S. So here's my essay for this week. See Pri…

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Maria Dautant, Senior Associate at HLB Lighting Design | Addressing Light Pollution and Light Poverty for a Healthier, Balanced World 31:17

17d ago31:17

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Send us a text How does the glow of city lights impact our environment and health? Discover the surprising answers as we unpack the complexities of light pollution and light poverty in this illuminating episode. Maria Dautant, a Senior Associate at HLB Lighting Design, joins us to share her expert insights on the often-overlooked consequences of ar…

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Scripture Declarations That Defeat Disappointment 15:01

9d ago15:01

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What is more devastating than having your dreams, your hopes or expectations crushed? How can you recover from that? Declaring God’s Word will release His power into your situation and lift you out of the disappointment, doubt, fear, and discouragement you are experiencing. 00:00 *Know who we’re fighting. 02:34 *Take Heart, Jesus Defeated Satan! 3:…

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China's Response to U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls, with Paul Triolo and Kevin Xu 1:35:08

14d ago1:35:08

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This week on Sinica, Paul Triolo rejoins the show for a deep, deep dive into China's response to American export controls on advanced semiconductors and related technologies. How much hurt has the policy put on Chinese firms — and how far along is China in finding its way toward technological autonomy? Kevin Xu, author of the fantastic "Interconnec…

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God’s Love Has Been Poured Out Into Our Hearts Through The Holy Spirit 12:05

11d ago12:05

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God has a very powerful way of dealing with difficult, even impossible people. It defies logic. Yet, the results are astonishing. Let’s explore God’s answer to the difficult people in our lives. 00:00 Frank’s Story 03:57 What is Agape? 05:31 4 Real Life Examples of Overcoming Evil With Agape David Wilkerson 06:26 Stephen, 06:43 Corrie ten Boom, 07:…

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Eric Olander on China in the Global South 1:03:57

12d ago1:03:57

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This week on Sinica, I'm joined by Eric Olander, host of the outstanding China in Africa Podcast and the indispensable China-Global South Podcast, and creator of the China-Global South Project. Eric's detailed and very current knowledge of China's relations across the developing world is on display in this whirlwind tour that takes us from the trou…

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How to Trust God When You Don't Understand. Proverbs 3:5 11:37

14d ago11:37

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How can you possibly trust God in the times you are drowning in hardship, suffering and heartache? Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, remained a slave in Egypt for 11 years, then his life went from bad to worse. He was falsely convicted of rape and put in prison. How could anyone trust God after all that? Joseph’s life reveals 4 keys to …

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A Letter from Beijing 34:05

1M ago34:05

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This week, my narration of a longish essay about my recently-concluded four-week trip to Dalian and, more importantly, Beijing — my first time back in the city I called home for so long since the COVID pandemic. If you prefer to read rather than listen, you can find the essay — free for everyone this week — on the Substack. I hope you enjoy this! S…

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Pinar Onat, Founder of P.ERO Lighting Design | The Evolution of Lighting and Emotion-Driven Spaces 22:18

1M ago22:18

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Send us a text What if the future of lighting design could transform not only our spaces but our very emotions? Join us for an illuminating presentation by Pinar Onat, the founder of P.ERO Lighting Design in Istanbul. Pinar guides us through the historical evolution of lighting, from ancient rituals to Renaissance masterpieces and contemporary move…

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7 Keys to Hearing God 10:59

1M ago10:59

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By the end of this video, you will have 7 keys to help you tune into God’s voice and to be confident that you hear him clearly. I’ve taught others to hear God in online and face to face courses. I believe nothing will improve your life more than hearing God clearly. 00 7 Keys to Hearing God Clearly 3:06 1. God still speaks to people today. 4:02 2. …

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This is How We Overcome: The Blood of the Lamb and the Word of Our Testimony Revelation 12:11 11:58

26d ago11:58

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Testimony in Hebrew Means “to do again.” As we share what God has done for us, God plants seeds of faith in the hearts of people to grow that testimony. Testimonies of salvation often lead to others being saved. Testimonies of healing give others faith to reach out and receive the same healing from God. There are many, many examples of this happeni…

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Anthony Tao: The Poetry and Soul of Beijing 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

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This week on Sinica, I'm in Beijing, where I spoke with my dear friend Anthony Tao, an English-language poet and a builder of community in the city where I lived for over 20 years. Anthony recently published a volume of his poetry called We Met in Beijing, and it captures the relationship that so many have with the city wherever they might come fro…

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Have You Received the Power Jesus Promised in Luke 24? 11:45

1M ago11:45

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This podcast exists for the purpose of transforming people to be like Christ and to equip them disciple nations.. Today’s video reveals how to receive God’s power to serve others – the power to transform nations through Christ. 00:00 What Made Jesus Credible? 03:26 The Disciples Receive Salvation 04:13 The Disciples are Give Authority and Commissio…

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Be Still and Know God! 11:04

1M ago11:04

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Today, I want to take you step-by-step on a journey to be still and “know” God in a deeply personal way. Learn to hear His voice. This changed my life. It will change yours too. Dutch Sheets, national prayer leader and author writes: "Spending time with God through prayer, worship, and quiet meditation tunes the soul and awakens the heart, enabling…

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Sinica Unscripted: Wang Zichen of CCG with a Third Plenum Preview and more 56:37

1M ago56:37

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I'm trying something different: totally unscripted and very, very lightly edited recordings grabbed on the go where I happen to be. For the inaugural episode, I've got Wang Zichen, the author of the amazing Pekingnology newsletter on Substack, as well as the man behind the Center for China and Globalization's newsletter "The East is Read." Hear Zic…

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Improbable Diplomats: Historian Pete Millwood on how Scientific and Cultural Exchange Remade U.S.-China Relations 1:20:19

1M ago1:20:19

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This week on Sinica, I chat with University of Melbourne transnational historian Pete Millwood about his outstanding book Improbable Diplomats: How Ping-Pong Players, Musicians, and Scientists Remade U.S.-China Relations. The road to normalization is told too often with a focus only on the Nixon-Kissinger opening and official diplomatic efforts cul…

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Ruskin Hartley, CEO of Dark Sky International | Confronting the Growing Crisis of Light Pollution at Light Middle East 2024 19:43

1M ago19:43

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Send us a Text Message. How is our night sky changing, and what does it mean for our future? Join us in a compelling conversation with Ruskin Hartley, CEO of Dark Sky International, as we unravel the alarming increase in light pollution—by an astonishing 10% each year—and the profound consequences for our starry nights. At the Light Middle East 202…

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Adam Tooze on the U.S., China, the Energy Transition — and Saying the Unsayable 1:05:48

1M ago1:05:48

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This week on Sinica, in a show recorded on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, historian Adam Tooze joins to chat about what the U.S. wants from China, China's vaulting green energy ambitions, and much more. Don't miss this episode: Tooze gets pretty darn spicy! 3:13 How Adam launched Chartbook in Chines…

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Q&A with Jinkie De Jesus, Design Principal of Lightplan Inc. | Navigating Cultural Nuances in Philippine Lighting Design at Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 16:29

2M ago16:29

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Send us a text Ever wondered how lighting design adapts to cultural nuances? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jinkie De Jesus, the design principal of Lightplan Inc., as she reveals the intriguing challenges and solutions in implementing international lighting standards in the Philippines. From navigating client expectations to making spa…

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An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 2 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

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This week on Sinica, Part 2 of the interview with anthropologist Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus at the University of Washington, about his magnum opus, An Ecological History of China. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first, as many important framing concepts are discussed in that episode! 1:44 “– The Four Horsemen of Ecopocalypse” and ecological dis…

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Jinkie De Jesus, Design Principal at Lightplan Inc | Navigating Cultural Nuances in International Lighting Design 16:05

2M ago16:05

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Send us a text What happens when international lighting standards clash with local cultural norms? Join us as we unravel this intricate issue with Jinkie De Jesus, the design principal of Lightplan Inc in the Philippines. In this episode, Jinkie candidly discusses her initial challenges in implementing Western lighting norms in her home country, le…

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Test me Lord. Try Me. Examine My Heart and My Mind. Psalm 26:2 10:10

2M ago10:10

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The condition of our hearts greatly affects how we think, what we say and what we do. Who hasn’t done something you regret because you were angry or hurt? Jesus gave us a quick way to examine and correct the attitudes of our hearts. This video will show you how to do a quick 2 minute attitude test. The test is in the activation at the end of the vi…

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An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 1 1:14:07

2M ago1:14:07

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This week on Sinica, Part 1 of a two-part podcast with Stevan Harrell, Professor Emeritus in Anthropology at the University of Washington. Steve's groundbreaking book An Ecological History of Modern China represents the culmination of a professional lifetime of work in disparate fields. It synthesizes ideas from geography, earth science, biology, a…

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CLIP: Nadine Baalbaki, Founder of Light the Detail | Stories of Hope Amidst Light Deprivation 13:01

2M ago13:01

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Send us a text What does it mean to live in the shadow of war, yearning for light in times of darkness? Join us as Nadine Balbaaki, founder of Light the Detail, paints a vivid picture of her childhood in Lebanon amidst conflict, where the absence of reliable light sources was both a literal and metaphorical struggle. Nadine's poignant storytelling …

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🔒 Nadine Baalbaki, Founder of Light the Detail | Stories of Hope Amidst Light Deprivation 30:55

2M ago30:55

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text What happens when the lights go out and never come back on? Join us on a journey through the shadows as we uncover the profound and often overlooked impact of light scarcity on communities around the globe. This episode features the compelling story of Nadine Baalbaki, founder of Light the Detail, who recounts…

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Peter Hessler on his new book, "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education" 1:26:15

2M ago1:26:15

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This week on Sinica, the highly-regarded writer Peter Hessler joins to talk about his new book, out July 9: Other Rivers: A Chinese Education. Over 20 years after teaching with the Peace Corps in Fuling (the subject of his first book, Rivertown, Pete returns to China to teach at Sichuan University in Chengdu. He writes about the two cohorts of stud…

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The Mickey Cohen Story: Guaranteeing Your Spot In Heaven! Matthew 7:21 10:54

2M ago10:54

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101 Mickey Cohen, Christian Gangster? **The link to “Loving God” by Charles Colson as promised: https://amzn.to/3z1ryzd This is an affiliate link. **“The Basics of Christianity for New Christians” from the Graham organization. Course: https://tinyurl.com/4s2m69bj and PDF: https://tinyurl.com/3nhmftyd 0:00 Mickey Cohen’s Story 4:38 Why can’t I be a …

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Kanwal Thareja and Harmeet Singh | Bridging Gaps in Lighting and Architecture at LIBME Dubai 2024 21:03

3M ago21:03

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Send us a text What if the key to unlocking the full potential of architectural spaces lies in the nuanced interplay of light and design? Join us as we explore this profound question at the Light and Intelligent Building Middle East event in Dubai 2024. In conversation with Kanwal Thareja, a principal architect with over 28 years of expertise, and …

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Restore to Me the Joy of Your Salvation 10:52

2M ago10:52

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Things are really tough right now. How can you have joy? You can. God created you to live in joy. The joy Holy Spirit gives you isn’t human, it doesn’t depend on circumstances. God’s joy makes even your worst days better. Let God restore His joy in your life. Here’s how. As promised, here is the link to Demos Shakarian’s book, “The Happiest People …

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Taiwan, Ukraine, and the Sino-American Rivalry 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

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This week on Sinica, a conversation that I moderated on May 30th called “Assessing the Impact of US-China Rivalry on Ukraine and Taiwan,” put on by the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China. The main organizer was my friend Vita Golod, who is the chair of the Ukrainian Association of Sinologists. The panelists are: Dmytro Burtsev, a Junior Fell…

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Powerful Prayers for Desperate Times. Isaiah 37:14 10:57

3M ago10:57

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0:00 Facing the Impossible 4:20 Hezekiah’s Prayer 5:30 God’s Answer to Hezekiah’s Prayer 7:35 Activation 7:58 1st Don’t respond to the bad news. Be still. Be quiet. 8:26 2nd Take your bad news and lay it before the Lord. 8:45 3rd Don’t begin by praying the problem. Praise and declare who God is. This will 8:59 4th Ask God for His answer!! There is …

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