Rock That Doesn’t Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. In the 80s, 90s and early 2000s CCM grew into a billion dollar business that affected millions of evangelical young people. Through interviews with artists, industry players and average fans we trace the long-lasting personal, cultural and political impact of sometimes cringe-worthy music. Expect hilarious momen ...
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Weird Religion is a podcast for people who think religion is weird but love it anyway. Your hosts, Leah Payne and Brian Doak, are both professors, authors, and pop culture aficionados, whose interests range from archaeology and history and linguistics to LARPing and The Walking Dead. Episodes tackle some piece of media highlighting the wonderful weirdness of religious experience—a documentary, a television show, a Twitter scandal—and use that as a "thread" on which to hang reflections on a w ...
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Good art - especially independent art - doesn't just happen. Host Garret Godfrey explores some of the best ways we all can be more supportive of faith-based independent music, including interviews and the latest crowdfunding campaigns.
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Matt and Davey, along with a rotating cast of guests, explore what success and failure looks like in the music industry through the lens of their band Eleventyseven.
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The Conference on Faith and History hosts a monthly virtual coffee. Those conversations are available as a podcast afterwards for the entire audience of those who follow our organization.
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An ongoing, thoughtful conversation about the reading life brought to you by the editors and contributors to the Englewood Review of Books. Panelists discuss how they engage in reading, what it means to read well, and of course the books and writers they enjoy. Expect lively discussions about books from all genres from a rotating group of writers and readers who care about reading well.
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An Educated Life podcast is about the extraordinary world of higher education. We talk about life outside the classroom, the beautiful lessons we can learn from each other, and the pursuit of academic and vocational passion. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aneducatedlife/support
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The goal of the psych health and safety podcast is to rapidly advance the practice of psychological health and safety in companies worldwide. Featuring a guest each episode from the fields of health and safety, psychology and academia who are leading the way in their corner of the globe. Hosts: Jason van Schie, Joelle Mitchell, Hayley Farrell & Peter Kelly
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Today we're sharing an episode from another Big Questions Project podcast: Mother Is A Question. "This episode is called "Mother Is A Song," and we’re traveling to a place and time when mama was the muse–back when musicians in the U.S. were constantly singing about “the one who’s always true,” as one of these songs goes. One hundred years ago in th…
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In this Expert Series expert, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat about the importance of considering exposure when understanding the risk associated with psychosocial hazards. They explore the concept of sources of exposure and whether this should have implications to organisational risk management activities.…
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What is Unique about Public Servants? with Millie Thompson
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Millie Thompson, Manager of Workplace Wellbeing at the Ministry of Social Development in New Zealand. Millie draws from her extensive experience in the public sector to share her views on the psychosocial challenges that are either unique to or exacerbated by the nature of public service.…
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Christian Ska's Upbeats and Beatdowns (ft. Leanor Ortega Till of Five Iron Frenzy)
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If there's one music genre lampooned more than Christian rock, it might just be ska. And Christian ska? Expect next level ridicule. But a lovable band of misfits from Denver, Colorado managed to do something that might seem unthinkable: combine two maligned genres and become a cultural phenomenon with an enduring cult following. On the season two f…
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What's at risk? Canadian Study on Workplace Connection - with Dr. Leah Ringwald
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This episode is the first in a two-part series. Host Kim MacDonald and guest Dr. Leah Ringwald discuss the Conference Board's study into social connection in Canadian workplaces, titled, Real Connections in a Virtual World: Designing Remote Workplaces for Social Connections. Dr. Leah Ringwald is the Conference Board of Canada's associate director o…
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71: Sara Groves, Third Day, Justin Carlson
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There are a lot of new crowdfunding campaigns this month, and Garret brings you the scoop - plus a new listener challenge. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Sara Groves - Add to the Beauty (20th birthday vinyl reissue) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galaxy21music/sara-groves-add-to-the-beauty-on-vinyl-and-remastered-cd --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * …
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Are Employers Liable for Psychosocial Safety Beyond the Job Description? - with Emma Peterson
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Emma Peterson, Partner at Russell McVeagh. Emma provides legal insights into a recent case in the New Zealand Employment Court involving Associate Professor Siouxie Wiles and the University of Auckland. The Court found in favour of Dr Wiles in relation to ongoing harassment she had receiv…
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Yellow and Black Attack (ft. Michael Sweet of Stryper and Mike Tramp of White Lion)
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Picture this. It's 1986. The Cold War is at a fever pitch. The whole world is locked into a conflict between the Forces of Freedom, and the Commies... at least that's how it felt to 80s kids. But the Cold War wasn't the only threat facing American society. Many feared that a much more sinister enemy lurking in the shadows: the devil himself. During…
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Invisible Disabilities at Work - with Sarah Gashier
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Sarah Gashier. Sarah shares from her time in leading the London Healthy Workplace Awards, and provides some insights into the micro award category for organisations with fewer than 10 employees. Sarah then shares her experiences of workplace harassment and discrimination associated with invisible d…
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Episode 77: On Contemporary Christian Music w/Leah Payne & Gregory Alan Thornbury
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Joel hosted a conversation with two first-time podcast guests all about 'CCM' or 'Contemporary Christian Music.' They explore various cultural aspects of 'CCM,' as well as the reality of profit-driven corporate influence. Larry Norman figures prominently in their discussion, and Joel reflects a bit on his experience as a 90s kid immersed in this in…
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EXPERT SERIES: Obtaining stakeholder support to fast-track your psychosocial safety strategy
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In this Expert Series episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle discuss key topics they have seen first-hand influence key stakeholders to speed up the adoption of a psychosocial safety strategy.The discussion revolved around 1) The role of legislation and enforcement of new WHS regulations, 2) elevating the profile of psychosocial risks by adding…
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Fictional Christian Music (ft. Righteous Gemstones' Joseph Stephens, Daniel Smith and Chris White)
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How do you make fake Contemporary Christian Music? Creating fictional Christian music that feels authentic without crossing the line into parody or pastiche is a tricky artistic challenge. But we found the creators up to the task. Joseph Stephens, composer for HBO's The Righteous Gemstones, a crime-comedy about a family of musical televangelists, a…
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Serious Leisure - with Dr Roxane Gervais & Dr Prue Millear
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Roxane Gervais, Principal Psychologist at Practical Psychology Consultancy Ltd, and Dr Prue Millear, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast. We chat about their current research into serious leisure and its role in work recovery. They are currently recrui…
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July 2024 Book Talk | A Prairie Faith by John J. Fry
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The beloved Little Housebooks by Laura Ingalls Wilder have sold over 60 million copies since their publication in the first half of the twentieth century. Even her unpolished memoir, Pioneer Girl, which tells the true story behind the children’s books, was widely embraced upon its release in 2014. Despite Wilder’s enduring popularity, few fans know…
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70: Starflyer 59, Poor Old Lu, Galactic Cowboys
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Garret shares the value of genuinely listening to music. He also shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns, pre-orders, and an exclusive interview with UTR founder Dave Trout. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Starflyer 59 - Lust for Gold pre-order * https://velvetbluemusic.com/?product=starflyer-59-lust-for-gold --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Galactic Cowboy…
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Exploring the global policy landscape - with Dr Rachael Potter
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Rachael Potter, Research Fellow for Justice and Society at the University of South Australia. We discuss her recently published paper developing a National Policy Index for worker mental health, involving input from 45 diverse countries. Rachael speaks to her methodology and findings, …
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Episode #139 - Hot Takes on Spotify w/ Julian Dreyer
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Episode Description Matt sits down with Julian Dreyer to discuss the role of Spotify in the music industry. Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife Discord Channel.…
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KUOW's podcast Let The Kids Dance! is the story of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance in a seven-part docuseries chronicling an untold chapter of pop-culture history. It’s a story about moral panic, grassroots activism and an unstoppable music community that fought for its freedom, created and hosted by Jonathan Zwickel. The TDO made it impossible for …
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Recapping the Psych Health and Safety Conference - with Liz Payne
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Liz Payne, Head of Organisational Development & Learning at the Southern Eastern Sydney Local Health District and most recently, the chair of the inaugural Psych Health and Safety Conference (PHS Con 2024).During this lively conversation, Liz, Joelle and Jason recap highlights from the PH…
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Improving Veterinary Mental Health - with Megan Alderson
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Megan Alderson, Founding Director The Strand Veterinarian and Creator of the Vet Thrive Wellness Programme. Megan speaks about the mental health challenges facing the veterinary industry, and shares details of a program she developed and implemented to improve wellbeing in veterinary prac…
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The DC Talk Test (ft. Jason Kirk and Kevin T. Porter)
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What happened to the kids raised during the peak era of Christian rock? For insight into the state of Christian rock's late 1990s-early aughts evangelicalism you need not look any further than members of DC Talk, the pinnacle of youth group music. Their trajectory as artists and public figures roughly maps on to the trajectories of the millions of …
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Studying Distributed Teams - with Dr Benjamin Ostrowski
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Benjamin Ostrowski, Senior Behavioural Researcher at Atlassian. Ben shares insights and findings from his ongoing internal research with Atlassian's Team Anywhere, exploring a range of outcomes in distributed work teams including productivity, innovation, and mental health. https://www…
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June 2024 Book Talk | Reading Evangelicals by Daniel Silliman
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The story of five best-selling novels beloved by evangelicals, the book industry they built, and the collective imagination they shaped Who are evangelicals? And what is evangelicalism? Those attempting to answer these questions usually speak in terms of political and theological stances. But those stances emerge from an evangelical world with its …
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69: The Choir, Katherine Perry, Josiah Queen
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This month, Garret's challenge is to support indie music by buying it on Bandcamp. Plus he has the latest in crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- The Choir - Free Flying Soul (Vinyl reissue and CD remaster) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thechoir/free-flying-soul-vinyl-and-cd-the-choir --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Katherine Perry - 5…
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Global Policy and Legislative Changes for PH&S - with Stavroula Leka
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Stavroula Leka, Professor of Organisations Work and Health at Lancaster University. Stavroula shares her recollections from her time as the convenor of the working group for ISO 45003, and offers insights into global policy and legislative changes in relation to psychological health and safety.…
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Purity culture wasn’t just for youth group “purity girls.” “Purity bros” were also a part of the project! No one knows that more than Joshua Harris, a CCM fan who helped turn purity culture into an extreme sport. Together with his friend, Christian music superstar Rebecca St. James, they created media that inspired a generation of evangelicals to s…
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HR vs HSE?? Navigating psychosocial safety ownership - with Mike Hagan
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Mike Hagan, HR and WHS Consultant at Mike Hagan Consulting Services. Mike shares insights from his experiences working across Safety and Human Resources to implement psychological health and safety in a large multinational. Key issues and challenges include implementing psychosocial surve…
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PH&S in Professional Services - with Sara Flanagan
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Sara Flanagan, Global Wellbeing Director at Boston Consulting Group. Sara shares from her experiences in implementing psychological health and safety internally within professional services firms, both at a national and at a global level.By Sara Flanagan, Kate Field, Peter Kelly
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In 2001, teen singing sensation Nikki Leonti was on her way to a promising Christian music career. She had two hit CCM records, and - as a pop princess who swore to refrain from premarital sex - the support of big evangelical media organizations like James Dobson’s Focus on the Family. But then, at age 18, the “purity girl” Leonti announced she was…
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Mental Health in Civil Aviation - with Marc Atherton
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Marc Atherton, Registered Aviation Psychologist and Partner at Allaxa. Marc speaks to the impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the aviation industry, shares his views about the relationship between mental health and safety in aviation, and shares insights from the recently published Royal Aeronautic…
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May 2024 Book Talk | God Gave Rock and Roll to You by Leah Payne
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In God Gave Rock and Roll to You (OUP, 2024), Leah Payne traces the history and trajectory of CCM in America and, in the process, demonstrates how the industry, its artists, and its fans shaped–and continue to shape–conservative, (mostly) white, evangelical Protestantism. For many outside observers, evangelical pop stars, interpretive dancers, pupp…
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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Brock Bastian, Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Melbourne, and Director and Principal Psychologist at Psychological Safety Australia. Brock shares learnings from his research in the fields of organisational culture and leadership, and we chat about the topic of toxic …
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In the 1990s, music critics argue that hip hop was in its golden age. Mainstream Top 40 charts were filled with hits from The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur, and Dr. Dre. But the Contemporary Christian charts lagged far, far behind. What took so long for holy hip hop to take off? With insight from Dr. Jonathan Calvillo (author of In the Time of Sky-…
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Have you ever hosted or attended a house-show concert? It's a unique experience, and becoming a host can be really supportive to indie artists. Garret has some exclusive conversations on the topic, plus a rundown of the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Stephen McNeill - Centerpiece Volume III: Life Together https://www.kick…
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Work-related Suicide - with Dr John Fitzgerald
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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr John Fitzgerald, Mentally Healthy Work Lead at WorkSafe New Zealand. We explore a research report recently published by WorkSafe examining the role of work factors in suicide. John details the research purpose, methodology, and findings, and shares his key takeaway messages arising from…
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter Kelly and Kate Field chat with Stuart Mace, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Lead at Skansa. Stuart shares his experiences from working in recruitment, in particular his observations about the role of psychosocial hazards in driving turnover. He reflects on how his experiences in recruiting inform his learning while…
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Episode #138 - Canadian Pop & Hexvangelicalism w/ qwinn
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Matt sits down with qwinn to talk about their new song collab. Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife Discord Channel.
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April 2024 Book Talk | Exhibiting Evangelicalism by Devin Manzullo-Thomas
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Exhibiting Evangelicalism provides the first account of the growth and development of historical museums created by white evangelical Christians in the United States over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Exploring the histories of the Museum of the Bible, the Billy Graham Center Museum, the Billy Sunday Home, and Park Street Church, Devin …
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In 1999, singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp was at the top of the Christian music world. Her debut album Kansas was gold-certified, she'd won four Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and she was on tour with some of the top bands in the business. It seemed like Knapp was destined to be the ultimate rockstar poster child for evangelical teens - es…
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Burnout Insights: Transforming Work Culture - with John Chan
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with John Chan, an organisational psychologist and Managing Director at Infinite Potential. He shares the latest findings from his ongoing burnout research, including the impact of psychosocial hazards such as job demands, job control, and workplace relationships. He also discusses interesting…
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Episode 76: Live Conversation with Jon DePue
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The audio for this episode was recorded during a live event in collaboration with The Table and Gravity Commons, in which Matt Tebbe interviewed Jon DePue (co-author of 'Beyond Justification' with Douglas Campbell). The conversation focuses on the themes of this book, common interpretations of Paul's theology and ways to re-approach Paul with new l…
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In the second season of Rock That Doesn't Roll, hosts Dr. Leah Payne and Andrew Gill look at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now. Topics covered in season two include hip hop, feminism, purity culture, hair metal and more. Episodes publish every other week starting on April 24. Do you have a Christian rock story to tell? Leave …
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Beyond Fitness: A Journey into Mental Wellness - with Sharron Moffatt
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In this episode, Sharon Moffat, a mental health trainer and speaker, shares her personal journey with mental illness and how she transitioned from being a personal trainer to working in the mental health space. She discusses the impact of workplace pressure and relationships with leaders on mental health and emphasizes the need for organizations to…
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RESEARCH SYNOPSIS: Can work cause mental health conditions? - with Tony LaMontagne
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In this research synopsis episode, Professor Tony LaMontagne discusses his published paper titled "Work-related causes of mental health conditions and interventions for their improvement in workplaces", published in The Lancet in 2023. The paper explores the evidence that psychosocial hazards harm mental health and provides recommendations for addr…
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We have more ways for you to move from being a fan to being a good patron of the music you love - including a rundown of several current crowdfunding campaigns. Garret also has a one-on-one interview with indie singer-songwriter LOVKN. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Gileah Taylor - Slow Parade * https://gileahtaylor.bandcamp.com/album/slow-parade-2 -…
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Regulating workplace sexual harassment - with Christina Hey-Nguyen & Alex Rowe
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Christina Hey-Nguyen and Alex Rowe from the SafeWork NSW Respect at Work Taskforce. They share why the Taskforce was formed, the 4-year strategy, the approach to regulation taken by the Taskforce, and what employers can expect from a Taskforce inspection or investigation. They share their…
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March 2024 Book Talk | Cultural Christians in the Early Church by Nadya William
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Cultural Christians in the Early Church, which aims to be both historical and practical, argues that cultural Christians were the rule, rather than the exception, in the early church. Using different categories of sins as its organizing principle, the book considers the challenge of culture to the earliest converts to Christianity, as they struggle…
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When your job is social media... - with Ben Caldwell
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Ben Caldwell, communications coordinator for Rangitīkei District Council. He shares his approach to creating a personality for a local government social media account ("Ben from Comms"), and the value that an engaging social media presence can provide to local government. He talks about t…
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