Best John Monson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 174 - Sacrifice as a Road to Victory with Sam Rhee of Endowus 25:58

3d ago25:58

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In this special edition of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, we highlight the story of Sam Rhee. Sam was formerly a CEO and co CIO, global head of Asia at Morgan Stanley before starting the fintech platform, Endowus. Today, Endowus primarily serves Asian markets with $5 billion in assets under management and has recently raised 95 million dollars …

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David Rothenberger MD - Making a Difference 53:22

11d ago53:22

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David Rothenberger came from the humblest of beginnings in South Dakota with no plans for college never mind a stellar career in surgery. He witnessed family tragedy with two infant deaths and decided immediately to become a doctor. And so he did with a combination of government loans and scholarships. He liked the look of the Princeton brochure so…

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Episode 173 - Marks on the Markets: A Data-Backed Look at the State of Faith Driven Investing with Tim Macready 49:46

17d ago49:46

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Brightlight’s Chief Investment Officer, Tim Macready, joins John Coleman and Richard Cunningham for a discussion on the state of faith-driven investing, the opportunities ahead, and the impact of faith values on investment portfolios. The three delve into the theology and purpose behind faith-driven investing, as well as the role of corporate engag…

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S5 Ep 1: Impact 25:05

20d ago25:05

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The Season 5 premiere picks up with the aftermath of the starship crash carrying Tara, Mr. Barrington, Dr. Epic and other Power U crew members. Who survives? Who doesn’t? Meanwhile, in the chamber below Power U, Ajix Edavene’s plans to unleash the Sphere of Souls hits a supernatural snag.By Wonkybot

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Episode 172 - Finding Financial and Spiritual Returns in Real Estate Investing with Chuck Welden 40:27

1M ago40:27

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Chuck Welden, co-founder of Weldenfield, joins the Faith Driven Investor Podcast to discuss faith-driven investing and the impact of real estate on communities. Weldenfield is a real estate investment company that focuses on multifamily properties and deploys volunteers to live on-site and build relationships with residents. The goal is to create a…

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Professor John MacFie - retired but still vexed! 46:41

1M ago46:41

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In this latest episode of #Surgeonslives we hear from Professor John MacFie who is now happily retired from a stellar career in surgery in the UK. Rising to the Presidency of #ASGBI he was a superb clinical surgeon, researcher and mentor of many. His views on that part of life are worth listening to as always. However, he also discusses what has ve…

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EPISODE # 9 HORTON CELLARS SHARON & SHANNON HORTON 35:33

1M ago35:33

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If it were not for Dennis & Sharon Horton Virginia may have never come to know and enjoy it's native grape Norton once again. Let me quote a passage from Todd Kilman book The Wild Vine to set the stage for this Episode. Dennis Horton rang up Jon Held at Stone Hill Winery in the fall of 1988 and requested a shipment of vines, (Norton), laying the fo…

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Episode 171 - Marks on the Markets: Data, History, and Insight with Matt Monson 34:56

2M ago34:56

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In this episode of Marks on the Markets, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Matt Monson, a public equities investor from Sovereign Capital. The three of them discuss various topics related to the markets, including the performance of large cap stocks compared to small cap stocks, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on…

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Sir Neil Mortensen talks life, surgery, farms and opera 59:04

2M ago59:04

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Professor Sir Neil Mortensen grew up in a humble and evangelical family, went to medical school as something worthy and became a surgeon probably because of a student mentor. After that, there was no stopping him as he rose through the ranks to the very, very top as a world renowned colorectal surgeon and most recently President of the Royal Colleg…

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Episode 170 - A Catholic Perspective on Faith Driven Investing with Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela 40:11

2M ago40:11

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In this episode, John Coleman is joined by Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela to explore faith driven investing in the Catholic world and in the Catholic Church. Tony is the President and Chief Investment Officer of the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors. In that capacity, Tony oversees all elements of the investment strategy and operations for the Kni…

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Herb Chen and being organized 54:14

2M ago54:14

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Herb Chen is a pretty accomplished guy when you think about it! Having said that, I have accused him of being worryingly organized! Dr. Chen is Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), the Surgeon-in-Chief of UAB Hospital and Health System, and the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the UAB Hee…

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EPISODE #8 RAPPAHANNOCK CELLARS/JOHN DELMARE, TOM KELLY, STEVE MONSON 36:07

2M ago36:07

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Rappahannock Cellars was established when John Delmare and his wife Marialisa made the decision to sell their vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountain area of California and move their family to Virginia back in 1998. They soon purchased the historic Glenway farm in Rappahannock County which would become their new home and vineyard. It is truly a family…

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Episode 169 - Marks on the Markets: Bob Doll Checks in on His 2024 Predictions 38:32

2M ago38:32

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In this edition of Marks on the Markets, Richard and John are joined by Bob Doll, the newly appointed President and CEO of Crossmark and a staple in the Faith Driven Investing movement. Each year, Bob outlines 10 market predictions for the coming months, and in this episode, he shares what he sees happening in 2024, how his predictions are looking …

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The Ronan O'Connell Interview 58:41

2M ago58:41

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Professor Ronan O'Connell was born and raised in Dublin and still lives there today with his wife Pauline. He became a colorectal surgeon almost by chance during a research fellowship and then rose to the very top in everything he touched - Chair of Surgery, President of RCSI and ESA, Editor of the world's most successful surgery textbook. In this …

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EPISODE #7 ARTERRA WINERY/JASON MURRAY 44:48

3M ago44:48

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Arterra Winery owned by Founder & winegrower Jason Murray believes in producing wine that is reflective of the grape from which it is grown. Thus, he uses only native yeasts, neutral barrels, and screw caps for bottle enclosure. He feels that when you have a bottle of Arterra you will taste exactly what the grape gave him that vintage and nothing e…

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Episode 168 - Empty the Storehouses with Eventide's Finny Kuruvilla 45:18

3M ago45:18

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In Matthew 6, Jesus says to store our treasures in heaven, not earth, and in this episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, Finny Kuruvilla joins John and Richard to talk about what that might mean for investors. They’ll also discuss the importance of investing with a goal and supporting others, investing in the common good, and the role of wea…

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Justin Dimick - Quality, Culture and some knitting along the way! 48:08

3M ago48:08

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Justin Dimick is of course one of the nest known and highly successful surgical academics in the US. First and foremost he is a passionate surgeon with a mission to improve the outcomes for his patients as well as patients worldwide through "understanding the data". A Health Services Researcher par excellence he has co-authored some of the seminal …

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EPISODE #6 DR. BRUCE ZOECKLEIN/EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF ENOLOGY VA TECH 45:08

3M ago45:08

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Dr. Bruce Zoecklein is nothing short of an Icon here in Virginia. When he was recruited by VA Tech in 1985 to head up their Enology Program the Virginia Wine Industry was just beginning to take shape and form. Bruce brought a level of knowledge about winemaking that would prove invaluable to the growth of Modern-Day Virginia winegrowing. His creden…

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Episode 167 - Marks on the Markets: Angel and Direct Investing with Patrick Farrell and Luke Roush 31:52

3M ago31:52

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On this special edition of Marks on the Markets, Richard and Luke are joined by Patrick Farrell, the co-founder of Potomac Angel Capital. The group connects like-minded investors with mission-driven entrepreneurs for mutual financial benefit, lasting impact, and meaningful relationships. And in this episode, Patrick is going to dive into the unique…

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Liane Feldman talks - An Accidental but Powerful Leader 40:41

3M ago40:41

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Liane Feldman is the Chair of Surgery at McGill in Montreal and not that long ago was President of Sages. She is Canadian through and through and has spent almost all of her career in her home city. Naturally she is a "Habs" hockey fan and avid outdoors enthusiast - running, cycling and skiing or simply being at her lakeside cottage. A recent empty…

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EPISODE # 5 MICHAEL HENY, "ALL ABOUT VIRGINIA NORTON" 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Michael Heny spent close to 20 years in winemaking at Horton Cellars before taking the position as winemaker at Michael Shaps Wineworks in 2019. As a result of his many years working with Dennis Horton, who was the person responsible for re-introducing Norton back to Virginia, he has a great deal of knowledge regarding the challenges that Norton ca…

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Episode 166 - From Heart Change to Action w/ John Coleman 33:03

4M ago33:03

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The Faith Driven Investing Movement always starts with heart change, but it shouldn’t end there. Christians are called to take action. We put our hands and feet in motion in response to God’s transformation in our lives. A lot of Faith Driven Investors believe that, but many of us struggle with a practical question. Where do we start? This is not a…

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Tracy Hull - Buckeye football, horses and colorectal surgery! 1:04:56

4M ago1:04:56

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Tracy Hull has been part of the furniture at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio for 3 decades. A self-confessed "plodder" she has nonetheless reached the top of the mountain as a colorectal surgeon and fierce patient advocate. Born into the family veterinarian business she was closing surgical wounds with her dad from the earliest of years so perhaps it …

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Episode 165 - Marks on the Markets: State of Faith Driven Investing in 2024 w/ Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman 32:01

4M ago32:01

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We’ve barely made it past January and we’re already seeing incredible work happening in the Faith Driven Investing Movement around the world and across various asset classes. From the conference streamed in over 100 major cities to small group meetings and an intimate gathering of Fund Managers, God is moving through Faith Driven Investors who are …

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EPISODE # 4 DuCard Vineyards/Scott Elliff & Julien Durantie "All About Virginia Norton" 30:33

4M ago30:33

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In this Episode I interview my friend Scott Elliff the Founder & Owner of DuCard Vineyard along with his winemaker Julien Durantie. It is an in-depth look at how one small Virginia Estate tackles the challenges of growing and producing world-quality wine from the Norton grape. For my part I say, "and they do produce world-quality wine". DuCard happ…

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Sir Norman Williams - Surgeon, Snooker Fan and Politician 55:53

5M ago55:53

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Professor Sir Norman Williams is a big cheese in many areas. First off, he has been a big name in the colorectal surgery field for decades, contributing so game-changing papers on rectal cancer and pelvic floor diseases. I first met him in 1984 so this was a fascinating discussion for us both. Alongside the clinical and research achievements, he be…

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EPISODE # 3 FIFTY-THIRD WINERY & VINEYARD ALL ABOUT VIRGINIA NORTON 36:13

5M ago36:13

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Episode # 3 found me in my studio interviewing the owner of Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard Dave Drillock and his winemaker Chelsey Blevins who is quickly being recognized as a young rising star in the Virginia wine industry. Fifty-Third Winery & Vineyard produces an outstanding Norton along with a wide range of wines from both vinifera and hybrid gr…

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Episode 164 - Investing in Agriculture with Trevor Hightower 27:06

5M ago27:06

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Today on the show, we’re highlighting an asset class that we haven’t talked about much in the past. Our host, Luke Roush will be joined by Trevor Hightower to talk about investing in agriculture. The two will talk about how this unique industry brings a ton of potential for positive returns and redemptive impact. They’ll also discuss how God has wo…

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S5 Trailer: The Crash 1:35

5M ago1:35

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In the exciting fifth season, audiences will finally learn the identities of the two people who didn’t survive the starship crash carrying Tara, Chloe, Seth, Mr. Barrington, Dr. Epic, Micah Gregory, Lucinda DuPont, Abigail Pruitt, Sarika and the ‘Tremendous Twelve’ – and how the remaining characters cope with the aftermath of the loss. They’ll also…

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Rick Greene - Cancer, Podcasts and almost movie stardom 1:02:36

5M ago1:02:36

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Frederick L Greene MD - Rick to his innumerable friends and colleagues - has been at the center of the cancer world for decades. Known for his long-standing editorial role with the AJCC Staging Manual he served as Chair of the Commission on Cancer at the American College of Surgeons. He remains passionate about the role of Cancer Registries and mos…

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EPISODE #2 ALL ABOUT NORTON/JENNIFER McCLOUD FOUNDER CHRYSALIS VINEYARDS 32:28

5M ago32:28

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Episode # 2 features Jennifer McCloud the Founder & Owner of Chrysalis Vineyards at the Ag District in Middleburg, Virginia. Along with producing some of the finest Viognier and Albarino in the country she is the proud owner of the largest single vineyard planting of Norton in the world. It makes up over 40 acres of the 70 acres of vineyard land sh…

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Episode 12: New Year’s Business Resolutions with Mike Shikashio 35:24

5M ago35:24

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Mike Shikashio is back with fantastic business advice both for doing better and loving your work more. Whether you are in the dog training world or just want some inspiring business advice, Mike Shikashio is a great person to start 2024 with! PocketSuite Links www.pocketsuite.io YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@PocketSuiteApp/featured TikTok https:…

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Jim Fleshman - an Irishman in America? 56:29

5M ago56:29

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Jim Fleshman is the Chair of Surgery in Dallas - he moved to Baylor about a decade ago after a stellar career almost entirely at Wash U in St. Louis. Born in New Orleans he essentially grew up in Bangor in Northern Ireland in the midst of "The Troubles" before the family moved to the Mid-West where he spent most of his adult life. An early advocate…

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EPISODE #1 INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF NORTON 31:56

6M ago31:56

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This Episode kicks off my new series of Podcasts focusing on wines produced from the Norton grape here in Virginia. In Episode #1 I recorded a conversation between the judges at the Homestead Norton Cup Challenge the weekend of November 3rd & 4th, 2023. It was during the lunch break before the judges finished judging the Final Four Norton wines tha…

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Joep Knol - Surgery, Pasta and Football 53:29

6M ago53:29

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Joep Knol is a Dutch surgeon who has worked for many years in Belgium where his reputation for technical mastery and educational innovation has produced global recognition. His iLapp foundation was started to try and produce a new pathway for teaching surgery which has become a passion. Growing up an undersized kid in Nigmegen - remember the movie?…

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Episode 163 - Marks on the Markets - 2023 Year in Review with Ross Roggensack and Jake Thomsen 48:33

6M ago48:33

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Reflection is a key part of investing, and in this special Christmas edition of Marks on the Markets, host John Coleman is joined by Jake Thomsen and Ross Roggensack to give us a year in review and a look ahead at what’s ahead for 2024. They look back on major trends and topics like Artificial Intelligence or inflation and offer their reflections o…

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Andrew Stevenson - Brisbane Surgeon, Sailor and Snow Fiend 48:00

6M ago48:00

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Andrew Stevenson is one of Australia's foremost Colorectal Surgeons. Brought up in Melbourne he was there at the start of laparoscopy during his Fellowship in Brisbane - where he has stayed for all of his Consultant career. However, it would be a mistake to think he is a home boy. He travelled alone from Melbourne to Vancouver when he was 14 - and …

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Tim Pawlik - Surgeon and Fish Watcher 48:47

7M ago48:47

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Tim Pawlik seems to do it all - Surgical Oncologist, Researcher, Chairman - as well as a huge sports fan (Buckeye and Boston), family man and devoted fish watcher. Trained in Boston, Michigan and Texas he landed in Johns Hopkins for 5 years where he hones his craft as an HPB surgeon before becoming Chair of Surgery at Ohio State in Columbus some 7 …

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Episode 162 - Angel Investing Overview with Mark Klopp 47:13

7M ago47:13

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Our ministry receives tons of questions around angel investing. What is it? How does it work? How can I get started? In this episode, experienced investor and advisor, Mark Klopp, joins our host John Coleman to answer these questions and more as he provides us with a basic overview of Angel Investing. For more, check out this page: https://www.fait…

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Neil Hyman finds his people! 51:44

7M ago51:44

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Neil Hyman reached the top in colorectal surgery having realized he was too slow and short to be a professional basketball player. The NBA will never know what they missed! Growing up in New York he trained with giants like Randy Steinhagen and Vic Fazio before spending the bulk of his career at the University of Vermont and then finally the Univer…

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Episode 161 - Israeli Entrepreneurs and Investors Share About Leading in Complexity 51:32

8M ago51:32

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What does it look like to lead in the midst of chaos, brokenness, and division? The recent events in Israel and Gaza have made the brokenness of the world even more acute and visible. There are a lot of thoughtful places where you might go to find perspective on politics, faith or even breaking news, but we wanted to bring something different to th…

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Episode 160 - Increasing Prosperity Around the World with Mark Stoleson 42:10

8M ago42:10

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What does Faith Driven Investing look like for a global firm dedicated to bringing prosperity across the world? Today’s guest, Mark Stoleson, has wrestled with this question before as the CEO and Partner of Legatum, a global firm that wants to improve people’s lives by increasing prosperity across the world. He joins us to talk about their approach…

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David Rattner Talks 51:05

8M ago51:05

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David Rattner has had a stellar career in surgery and his academic achievements should be an inspiration to all surgeons. Decades of clinical and innovation contributions in Boston where he was a fixture at MGH brought many awards including his personal ambition of being a full Professor. President of SAGES followed along with mentoring many young …

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Episode 159 - Marks on the Markets - Thematic Investing with David Erickson 42:11

9M ago42:11

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John and Luke are joined by David Erickson, the Chief Investment Officer of Ascension Investment Management for this month’s edition of Marks on the Markets. Ascension Investment Management helps their clients reach socially responsible investment goals without sacrificing returns. They do this by delivering high-quality comprehensive investment so…

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”Tarp” Talks 53:46

9M ago53:46

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John "Tarp" Tarpley is quite simply a force of energy - blessed with an excellent thyroid gland he says! Despite being long past "retirement" age he continues to work as a huge force for good in African surgery driven by a passion for teaching and his lifelong personal faith. He is a legend in Vanderbilt where he was Program Director for many years…

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Episode 158 - Investing in Artificial Intelligence with James Cham 47:14

9M ago47:14

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How can Christians thoughtfully approach the topic of artificial intelligence? How should we use it? What are the ethical considerations? Is it good or dangerous? These are relevant questions for Faith Driven Investors as AI continues to be a topic for conversation in both the business world and the broader culture. That’s why we’re excited to feat…

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Steve Wexner - Brooklyn boy did good!! 49:37

9M ago49:37

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Undoubtedly one of the most famous surgeons in the world, Steve Wexner has his fingers in so many pies. He should have followed the family tradition and become a lawyer, judge or politician - but then he might have ended up on the Supreme Court or in the White House! As it is, he has been a leader of countless organizations and President of many. A…

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Vivian McAlister - Surgeon, Soldier and Historian 1:01:35

9M ago1:01:35

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This is a special interview you should definitely not miss. First a disclaimer - Vivian has been a friend since we were medical school classmates more than 40 years ago!! For the first half hour Vivian describes his early career in Ireland and Canada as a GP before retiring to Ireland after a family tragedy. Stumbling into some surgery training job…

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Episode 157 - Marks on the Markets - Private and Public Overview with Justin Speer and Phil Jung 50:21

9M ago50:21

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In this edition of Marks on the Markets, we’re joined by frequent collaborators, Justin Speer and Phil Jung. Justin is the Principal and Senior Analyst at Sovereign’s Capital where he focuses on Private Equity. Phil also works with Sovereign’s as a Venture Capital Partner. The two join John to give an overview of private and public markets as we he…

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Keith Lillemoe - A Yankee in Boston 52:49

10M ago52:49

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On paper Keith Lillemoe MD is the Chair of Surgery at Mass Gen Hospital where he has been for 12 years. Before that he was Chairman in Indiana after 29 years in Baltimore where he was a medical student, resident and highly successful HPB surgeon. However, there is much more than that as you will hear during this interview. He is a BIG sports fan an…

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