Best Initial Teacher Training Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 53 – The Four Powers of Confidence with Ethan Nichtern 1:05:06

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Exploring the themes in his new book, Confidence, Ethan Nichtern chats with his dad, David, about vulnerability, truth, and the state of the world. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, David and Ethan speak about: Ethan’s new…

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Ep. 52 – The Intersection of Love and Awareness with Rhonda V. Magee 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

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Highlighting the intersection between love and awareness, Rhonda V. Magee joins David to discuss real change in a culture of separation. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the CSM podcast, David and Rhonda converse about: Rhond…

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Ep. 51 – Eternalism and A.I. with Ramin Nazer 1:24:34

4M ago1:24:34

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Ramin Nazer and David Nichtern explore the individual’s place in an ever-changing and technologically-advancing world. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow This time on CSM, we hear about: Technological advancement and the collec…

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Ep. 50 – A Mindful Approach to Panic with Dan Harris 1:03:38

5M ago1:03:38

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Discussing his experience with panic attacks, Dan Harris describes the tools that have helped him move from resistance to acceptance. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Dan dive into: How Dan went fro…

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Ep. 49 – The Mind-Body Interplay with Dr. Sarà King 1:21:05

8M ago1:21:05

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Examining the interplay between mind and body, neuroscientist Dr. Sarà King and David Nichtern talk trauma, dream-work, and the sense of self. David and Dr. Sarà traverse these topics: Dr. Sarà’s research on generational trauma and ancestral intelligence The autonomic nervous system and how trauma is stored in the body Fight, Flight, Freeze, Faint,…

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Ep. 48 – The Relative and The Absolute with Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson 1:17:21

9M ago1:17:21

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Focusing on the relative and absolute, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson and David Nichtern explore mindfulness, mysticism, and more. David and Jay spend this episode discussing: - Jay’s interdisciplinary background and seizing the day - Mindfulness and Jewish mysticism - Spiritual and Sensual Exploration - Relying on a joyful state of mind - The intersecti…

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Ep. 47 – We Were Made for These Times with Kaira Jewel Lingo 1:01:21

9M ago1:01:21

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Mindfulness teacher, Kaira Jewel Lingo, chats with David Nichtern about the power of spiritual community and self-assessment. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, David and Kaira discuss: The practice of sharing …

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Ep. 46 – Joining Heaven and Earth 33:02

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David Nichtern explores how mindfulness meditation is the primary tool on our journey of joining Heaven and Earth, which are our highest aspirations and our day-to-day practicalities. This episode is taken from one of David’s Dharma Moon Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training sessions. The Intro to Mindfulness and the Path of Meditation program, w…

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Ep. 45 – In Tune with Richard Wolf 1:18:48

1y ago1:18:48

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David is joined by Emmy Award-winning composer, author, multi-Platinum record producer and songwriter Richard Wolf for a conversation about music, mindfulness, and success. Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman on Tuesday, August 22nd to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditati…

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The Journey of Embodying the Wild Woman and the Initiation to Motherhood with Ash to Ashes 1:06:07

1y ago1:06:07

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In this captivating episode of The Womb Alchemy Podcast, we embark on an exhilarating exploration of the journey to embodying the Wild Woman with Spirit Guide and Immersion Facilitator, Ash Robinsong. We reveal the transformative steps along the way to becoming our wildest selves. Join us as we delve deep into the essence of the Wild Woman and disc…

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Unveiling My Journey: Overcoming a Mysterious Health Issue and Discovering the True Cause 55:09

1y ago55:09

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Join me in this captivating podcast episode as I share my personal struggle with a perplexing health condition that led me through a maze of dead ends and countless consultations with health experts. Learn how I eventually uncovered the surprising truth behind my illness—a popular protocol that was unknowingly causing me harm. Tune in to discover t…

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Ep. 44 – Professional Wrestling and the Middle Way with Matt Sydal 1:04:38

1y ago1:04:38

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Matt Sydal joins David to talk about wisdom gained through imperfection, and how professional wrestling connects to the Middle Way. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode, Matt joins David to discuss: The variations…

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Ep. 43 – Composing Dharma with Sean Callery 1:16:13

1y ago1:16:13

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Emmy-winning composer Sean Callery and David discuss true fearlessness, how Trungpa Rinpoche heard music, and the symphony of impermanence. Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training: FREE ONLINE TALK In this episode, Da…

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Ep. 42 – Mindful Homes with Anjie Cho 1:17:06

1y ago1:17:06

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Author, architect, and feng shui expert, Anjie Cho, joins David Nichtern to inspire listeners to revitalize their homes and their lives through the practice of mindful design. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Join David Nicht…

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Episode 5: ‘Health First’ and curriculum reform in China 8:04

1y ago8:04

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Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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Episode 37 Motivation with Peps Mccrea 31:21

1+ y ago31:21

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In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth sits down with Peps Mccrea to explore motivation. Peps is currently Dean of Learning Design at Ambition Institute and Director of Education at Steplab, as well as being the author of the High Impact Teaching series of books. Peps explains what motivation is, how it work…

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Episode 4: Continuing professional development for physical education teachers in Europe 7:06

1+ y ago7:06

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Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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Episode 3: Physical education and the art of teaching 7:43

1+ y ago7:43

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Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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Ep. 41 – Infinity and Emptiness with Acharya Shunya 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

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Exploring Vedic principles in a modern era, Vedic scholar and Lineage Holder Acharya Shunya joins David Nichtern in a reflection on infinity and emptiness. Take part in a free online evening of exploration with Acharya Shunya and David Nichtern. Enjoy a presentation by Acharya Shunya titled “Awakening Goddess Saraswati with Mantra, Meditation & Sac…

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Episode 2: Exploring the changes of physical education in the age of Covid-19 6:02

1+ y ago6:02

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Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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The Sacred Calling of Midwife & The Future of Birthing in Sisterhood with Emily Marantz 1:35:31

1+ y ago1:35:31

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I met Emily aka Ember years ago at a primitive skills gathering in Asheville NC and knew I'd found a soul sister for life. In this episode she shares with us the miraculous story of awakening to her true calling supporting women in birth and also her experience studying to be a nurse midwife after already establishing a deep trust in undisturbed bi…

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Episode 1: Rethinking the classification of games and sports 5:29

1+ y ago5:29

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I have begin a new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and usefulness of P…

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Veganism & Sexuality, The War of Fertility, & Frequency Medicine with Carly Rose 1:02:54

1+ y ago1:02:54

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In this episode I dive deep with Carly Rose (@rewildcarlyrose on IG) into veganism and fasting as disordered forms of eating, & trauma and its affects on fertility and even sexual identity/expression. We share our personal stories around ancestral memories stored in our bodies that can affect our fertility/mothering. Then we get into what frequency…

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Episode 36 Trauma in Education with Suzi Lombardelli 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

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In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth discusses Trauma in Education with one of our mentors, Suzi Lombardelli. Suzi explains what trauma is, the impact being seen following the pandemic, and what evidence tells us from studies of adverse childhood experiences. She also offers a range of practical approaches…

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My journey and what its taught me about feminine healing. 43:01

1+ y ago43:01

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Welcome to The Womb Alchemy Podcast with Sabrina Ourania! Your source for shifting the paradigm on women’s health, fertility & motherhood, & feminine spirituality. {CHECK OUT RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, & COURSES HERE: https://www.sabrinaourania.com } I’m Sabrina Ourania- founder of Womb Alchemist and the Rose Sciences Practitioner Training. I’m a certifi…

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Symptoms As Teachers (exclusive course materials from PMS Codes!) 9:41

1+ y ago9:41

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Enjoy this BONUS episode that is exclusive in the PMS Codes Course! peek @ the course here: https://www.sabrinaourania.com/the-pms-codes Welcome to The Womb Alchemy Podcast with Sabrina Ourania! Your source for shifting the paradigm on women’s health, fertility & motherhood, & feminine spirituality. {CHECK OUT RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, & COURSES HERE: h…

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Your Hormones Are Affected When You're Stressed... (let's talk about this) 11:11

1+ y ago11:11

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Welcome to The Womb Alchemy Podcast with Sabrina Ourania! Your source for shifting the paradigm on women’s health, fertility & motherhood, & feminine spirituality. {CHECK OUT RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, & COURSES HERE: https://www.sabrinaourania.com } I’m Sabrina Ourania- founder of Womb Alchemist and the Rose Sciences Practitioner Training. I’m a certifi…

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Feeling like a hormonal, moody mess? 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

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Welcome to The Womb Alchemy Podcast with Sabrina Ourania! Your source for shifting the paradigm on women’s health, fertility & motherhood, & feminine spirituality. {CHECK OUT RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, & COURSES HERE: https://www.sabrinaourania.com } I’m Sabrina Ourania- founder of Womb Alchemist and the Rose Sciences Practitioner Training. I’m a certifi…

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Hormonal Migraines: why do we get them and how do we fix this? 15:19

1+ y ago15:19

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Welcome to The Womb Alchemy Podcast with Sabrina Ourania! Your source for shifting the paradigm on women’s health, fertility & motherhood, & feminine spirituality. {CHECK OUT RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, & COURSES HERE: https://www.sabrinaourania.com } I’m Sabrina Ourania- founder of Womb Alchemist and the Rose Sciences Practitioner Training. I’m a certifi…

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Let's chat the power of gut health, probiotics, + hormones! 10:39

1+ y ago10:39

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Welcome to The Womb Alchemy Podcast with Sabrina Ourania! Your source for shifting the paradigm on women’s health, fertility & motherhood, & feminine spirituality. {CHECK OUT RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, & COURSES HERE: https://www.sabrinaourania.com } I’m Sabrina Ourania- founder of Womb Alchemist and the Rose Sciences Practitioner Training. I’m a certifi…

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Ep. 40 – Entrepreneurship, Technology & Spiritual Practice w/ Justin Evans 1:05:45

1+ y ago1:05:45

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Tech wizard, entrepreneur, and practitioner Justin Evans joins David to talk about merging Buddhist wisdom with A.I. technology and business. Help others improve their mental and emotional well-being, reduce stress, improve focus, increase self-awareness and self-regulation -- all while deepening your own practice and understanding. Join Buddhist t…

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Ep. 39 – Chanting, Music, & Sri Siddhi Ma with Nina Rao 1:18:46

1+ y ago1:18:46

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Nina Rao joins David to share the clarity and wisdom of her Guru, Sri Siddhi Ma, and discuss chanting, music, Maharaj-ji, the Goddess, and Hanuman. Nina Rao is a devotional singer. She tours with Krishna Das, playing cymbals, singing, and acting as his business manager. Nina has two of her own albums, “Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts” and “Anubh…

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Settling into Practice, A Buddhist View with Michael Kammers 25:29

1+ y ago25:29

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The CSM Podcast is back with a Dharma talk from David Nichtern about stepping onto the path of meditation and settling into practice. It is the new year, now is the time to sit down, settle in and dig into mindfulness and meditation practice. The question is, what are you doing that gets in the way of your practice taking root? In this episode, Dav…

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Episode 35 Mental Health First Aid with Matt Barnard and Donna Brunstrom 15:54

1+ y ago15:54

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In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training podcast, Matthew Coatsworth explores Mental Health First Aid with Matt Barnard and Donna Brunstrom. Listeners will hear why it is such an important strand of continuing professional development for teachers at the moment, as well as gaining an overview of what will be covered in Mental Health Firs…

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How can we avoid the default – eternity in hell? 1:20

2y ago1:20

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John 3:17 states: For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved The question is: Saved from what – the answer is, from eternal punishment – hell The Bible describes what we need to be save from in these … Continue reading The post How can we avoid the default – eternity in hell? appe…

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How do dinosaurs fit into the Bible? 1:15

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A common challenge is how do dinosaurs fit into the Bible. The best evidence is the Bible. God created man and land animals (which included dinosaurs) on day 6 of His creation. This means dinosaurs and people lived at the same time. Additional evidences include: Dinosaur soft tissue still with the bones Unfossilized dinosaur bones … Continue readin…

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Fruitless Desires, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 27:47

2y ago27:47

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David Nichtern and Michael Kammers weave tangible Buddhist perspectives on working with desire in the modern world. Discover more at Dharma Moon – David's mindfulness-based education platform offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more. "It's not inherently liberating to either repress desire or indulge it – it's how you work wi…

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Should we really care if the earth is young or old? 1:15

2y ago1:15

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Should Christians really care if the earth is young or old (billions of years)? A common claim by some church leaders is that the age of the earth does not matter. This claim however, demonstrates a lack of biblical knowledge. First: if the earth is old this means there would have been millions … Continue reading The post Should we really care if t…

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How well trained are your Sunday school teachers? 1:10

2y ago1:10

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The number one issue effecting Sunday school is a lack of training for teachers. Ken Brady (Manager of Lifeway’s adult Bible study curriculum for trainers) “If you want to breathe life into your Sunday school, you must train the leaders.” Bob Mayfield (Sunday School and adult discipleship specialist) “The training of a church’s … Continue reading T…

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Ep. 38 – The Enneagram as Skillful Means w/ Susan Piver 1:17:26

2y ago1:17:26

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This week on Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck, drop into the world of Enneagram with returning guest, Susan Piver. Susan Piver has an international reputation as an exceptionally skillful meditation teacher. She teaches workshops and speaks on mindfulness, innovation, communication, relationships, and creativity. Susan has been a student of…

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How should we interpret Genesis 1? 1:08

2y ago1:08

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How should we interpret Genesis 1? In Genesis one 1. God explicitly chose the word day for time 2. In Genesis 1:5 God defined the length of the day as a light and dark cycle 3. God used a number with the word “day” which always means a day 4. God further defined each … Continue reading The post How should we interpret Genesis 1? appeared first on C…

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Do we need another Jeremiah? 1:14

2y ago1:14

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Do we need another Jeremiah to warn America of impending judgement and to turn back to God’s Word? No, we don’t need another Jeremiah. God already gave us Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah and other prophets to warn us of what He will do to nations that abandon Him and His Word. Especially nations that call … Continue reading The post Do we need another Je…

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Episode 34 - Intensive Practice with Robbie Coleman 33:05

2y ago33:05

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Robbie Coleman, former Head of Policy at the Education Endowment Foundation and lead author on their Teaching and Learning Toolkit, has created Proxima, a new organisation applying the latest evidence and innovative technology to create powerful new ways of training teachers. In this episode of the Oxfordshire Teacher Training Podcast, Robbie and M…

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Freedom From Doubt, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 35:21

2y ago35:21

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David and Michael offer freedom from doubt, exploring its connection to relationships, uncertainty, meditation, leadership, accomplishment, and mistakes. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Discover more at Dharma Moon – David's mi…

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Precision, A Buddhist View with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 34:17

2y ago34:17

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David Nichtern returns to get clear and precise about the Buddhist view on precision. In this special Buddhist View episode of the CSM Podcast, Michael Kammers and David Nichtern explore the concept of precision through the clear lens of Buddhism. Support podcasts like this through the Be Here Now Network 6th-Anniversary Fundraiser Drive - win tick…

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David's View: Creativity & Compassion with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 36:30

2y ago36:30

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Michael Kammers and David Nichtern discuss the connection between creativity and compassion, offering insight into balancing artistry with wellbeing. Discover more at Dharma Moon – David's mindfulness-based education platform offering Workshops/Courses, Teacher Trainings, Mentoring & more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

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Ep. 37 - Rethinking the Dharma with Lama Rod Owens 1:07:39

2y ago1:07:39

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Lama Rod Owens joins David Nichtern to discuss rethinking the traditional approach to the Dharma on this episode of Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck. Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor, queen, and author. His book, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger, is an LA Times Best Seller. Lama Rod…

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Ep. 36 - Applied Dharma w/ Miriam Parker 1:14:30

2y ago1:14:30

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In this episode, David and Miriam have a vulnerable conversation about the nature of practice and how to apply it in our creative lives. Miriam Parker is an interdisciplinary artist who uses movement, paint, video art, and sculpture/installation. Her work has been influenced by her experience as a dancer, her study of Buddhism and phenomenology, an…

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David's View: Mindful Leadership with David Nichtern & Michael Kammers 20:45

2y ago20:45

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Michael Kammers & David Nichtern offer perspective on the nature of freedom and how mindful leadership effects the systems we live within. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this timely David's View episode, Michael Kammers joi…

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Ep. 35 – A Mindful Headspace with Eve Lewis Prieto 54:20

2y ago54:20

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Eve Lewis Prieto of Headspace joins David for a conversation on merging ancient meditation techniques with modern technology. Evelyn Lewis Prieto is a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and Director of Meditation at Headspace. She has studied under the guidance of Andy Puddicombe and David Nichtern. She is passionate about blending these accent tr…

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