Best Louisiana Conference Podcasts (2024)

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Get a Taste of the Historic Jefferson Highway 57:18

2h ago57:18

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It's all about Beer, Burgers, Meat Pies & More on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show! Featured Guests: * Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association * Chase Miller - One Great City Brewing Co. - https://www.ogcbrewingco.com/ * Beth Hilburn - Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma - https://hi-waycafe.com/ P…

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Grieving Well; Upcoming Clergy Retreat 34:06

11h ago34:06

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In this episode, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Vicki Loflin Johnson and Rev. Ali Young, Director of Clergy Excellence in The Louisiana Conference, to talk about the upcoming clergy retreat called Grieving Well. Clergy are expected to share the burden of others’ grief as well as the collective grief of the institutions we serve. In the midst of caring f…

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Tips for Nonprofits: Preparing for a Successful Peer-to-Peer Campaign Launch 23:27

9d ago23:27

23:27

Send us a Text Message. Hey there nonprofiteers! Have you ever wondered why some fundraising campaigns fall flat while others go viral? Or maybe you're curious about the power of influencers and matching gifts in boosting campaign success? In this latest episode of the Just Be Cause Podcast, I will take you on a ride packed with insider insights on…

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WTR Takes a Deep-Dive Into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and the 100x Demand Growth Opportunity for Competitive North American Supply 22:29

4d ago22:29

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In this episode of the Sustainable Investing Surveyor Podcast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson and WTR Sustainability and Energy Transition sector analyst Peter Gastreich discuss Peter's new Biofuels Focus report "Is Alcohol-to-Jet Fuel SAF Clearing for Take-Off in the US?" Global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is tripling this year…

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MVPA Historic Convoy on the Jefferson Highway - Minnesota to Louisiana 53:36

1M ago53:36

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's epic upcoming convoy on the Jefferson Highway. Held October 1-31, 2024, the convoy will run from Minnesota to Louisiana. Learn more: https://www.mvpa.org/convoys Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson H…

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Westwater Resources CFO Steve Cates on new developments at first domestic integrated battery-grade graphite project in the US 22:18

19d ago22:18

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Steve Cates, CFO of Westwater Resources (WWR), joins Shawn Severson, Water Tower Research CEO, Co-founder and Head of Sustainability Research, and Peter Gastreich, analyst on WTR’s Natural Resources and Energy Transition sector teams, to discuss: 1) progress on phase 1 construction of WWR’s Kellyton graphite processing facility in Alabama; 2) new o…

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Harnessing Mindfulness for Burnout Prevention in the Nonprofit Sector with Megan Whitney 59:19

20d ago59:19

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Send us a Text Message. Hey there, compassionate changemakers! In this episode of The Just Be Cause Podcast, we're diving into the world of nonprofit work with Megan Whitney, an expert in mindfulness and fundraising. Megan shares her personal journey from working in hunger relief at Feeding America to becoming a mindfulness coach supporting women i…

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Soluna Holding CEO John Belizaire on the company’s recent wins, its growth into AI and opportunities for future growth across its different business lines 24:46

20d ago24:46

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CEO John Belizaire joins us to talk about the multiple milestones recently reached, including financing for the 50 MW Project Dorothy 2, a PPA agreement for 166 MW Project Kati and the funding and launch of Soluna Cloud. The podcast delves into Soluna Cloud’s strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, its securing of NVIDIA H100 GPUs th…

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Arq, Inc. CEO Bob Rasmus on the transformation of the company and the outlook for growth in new markets 20:42

1M ago20:42

20:42

CEO Bob Rasmus, who joined the company 11 months ago, talks about the recent transformation of the company through the merger of Advance Emissions Solutions (NASDAQ: ADES) and UK based Arq and its strategic shift to producing higher margin Granular Activated Carbon. He discusses how today Arq is a vertically integrated activated carbon producer wor…

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Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann Reviews Recent Announcements with Water Tower Research CEO Shawn Severson 11:01

1M ago11:01

11:01

CEO Philipp Stratmann reviews several recent announcements by the company, including OPT's partnership with Unique Group, an OEM agreement with Teledyne Marine, the company's focus on "turnkey systems," an agreement in principle to deliver multiple WAM-Vs to a US government agency, and the first batch of WAM-Vs (unmanned surface vehicles) to Sulmar…

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Mindful Leadership in Nonprofits: Compassion & Resilience with Sarah Hoffman of the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana 35:38

2M ago35:38

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Send us a Text Message. Hey, compassionate souls! Tune in to this episode of The Just Be Cause Podcast where we dive deep into the world of nonprofit work and the crucial role of mindfulness and compassion in creating a positive impact. With our guest Sarah Hoffman of the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, we explore the challenges faced by nonprofi…

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Outdoor Adventures on the Historic Jefferson Highway 57:55

2M ago57:55

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Celebrate Great Outdoors Month and National Rivers Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on Itasca State Park in Minnesota and the Empress Boat Club in Iowa Falls. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - CONNIE COX - Le…

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Spruce Power IOC Review – Competitive Servicing "Moat" Supports Residential Rooftop Solar Acquisition Strategy 11:31

2M ago11:31

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In this week’s WTR Sustainable Investing Podcast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson discusses the WTR Spruce Power initiation of coverage report with WTR Energy Transition and Sustainable Investing analyst Peter Gastreich. The discussion includes the structural rise in the cost of grid electricity and impact on demand for rooftop solar, the addre…

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Canadian Climate Investor Conference Preview / Outlooks for Voluntary Carbon and Solar Markets 30:04

2M ago30:04

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In this week’s WTR Sustainable Investing Podcast, WTR CEO & Co-Founder Shawn Severson discusses what to expect at the Canadian Climate Investor Conference along with WTR Sustainability and Energy Transition sector analysts Graham Mattison and Peter Gastreich. WTR is a sponsor of the conference hosted June 25th in Toronto. The team also discusses th…

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"The Heart Felt Good" Bishop Delores J. Williamston Reflects on The 2024 Annual Conference 27:12

2M ago27:12

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Welcome to another episode of the Louisiana Now podcast. In this episode, we sit down with bishop Delores J. Williamston, bishop of The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. The 2024 Annual Conference just wrapped up last week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We had a chance to sit down with Bishop Williamston before she left this week for…

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The Power of Stewardship: Insights from Two Major Nonprofit Conferences 32:34

2M ago32:34

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Send us a Text Message. Learn more about Just Be Cause Consulting here: www.justbecause.consulting Sign up to the Just Be Cause Nonprofit Nuggets Newsletter here Hey, generous souls! Are you ready to level up your nonprofit's fundraising game and improve donor retention? Tune in to the first solo episode of The Just Be Cause Podcast with your host …

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Sustainability Panels at the Louisiana Energy Conference Reveal Cooperation is Key 20:57

2M ago20:57

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Join Peter Gastreich and Graham Mattison as they discuss the sustainability panel track at the recent Louisiana Energy Conference, hosted by Al Petrie Advisors. In the context of biofuel, EV battery, offshore wind, geothermal, carbon capture, hydrogen and other energy transition industries, the panelists discussed stress-testing business models for…

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Jefferson Highway News - It's Happening in Oklahoma! 1:07:22

3M ago1:07:22

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Celebrate Small Business Month (May) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on the Jefferson Highway Association's efforts in Oklahoma which includes new road signage, the first state chapter, and the upcoming 2025 Conference in McAlester (June 4-7, …

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"Welcome to Ministry!" The Story of Rev. Amy Castro and Storms in South Louisiana 21:28

3M ago21:28

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We sit down with Rev. Amy Castro of Westlake United Methodist Church to talk about her incredible journey this week. She was driving home after graduating from seminary at Perkins School of Theology on the campus of SMU and drove straight to tornado damage at her church in southwest Louisiana. She shares a heartwarming tale of resilience and commun…

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GEVO's Eric Frey and Lindsay Fitzgerald and WTR's Shawn Severson and Peter Gastreich 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

Gevo’s VP of Finance and Strategy Eric Frey and VP of Government Affairs Lindsay Fitzgerald join Shawn Severson and Peter Gastreich to discuss the recently announced Section 40B tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and detail how Gevo expects the credit to enhance the value of the company’s Net-Zero 1 production facility and benefit their…

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Keeping Families Together: The Link Between Human and Animal Well-being with Kathy Powelson of Paws for Hope 43:56

4M ago43:56

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Send us a Text Message. Learn more about Just Be Cause Consulting here: www.justbecause.consulting Sign up to the Just Be Cause Nonprofit Nuggets Newsletter here Hey, lovely listeners! Get ready for an enlightening chat with Kathy Powelson on this episode of the Just Be Cause Podcast. We're delving into the inspiring journey of Pause for Hope, an i…

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Embracing Mutual Rescue: Connecting Human and Animal Stories with Carol Novello 33:45

4M ago33:45

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Send us a Text Message. Learn more about Just Be Cause Consulting here: www.justbecause.consulting Sign up to the Just Be Cause Nonprofit Nuggets Newsletter here! Welcome back to another episode of the Just be Cause Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Carol Novello, the founder of Mutual Rescue and the author of the book with the …

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A Historic General Conference, Our Final Episode from Charlotte 15:47

4M ago15:47

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We wrap our coverage from Charlotte, North Carolina. In this final episode, we wanted to share some interviews on the major event that came out of General Conference - Delegates voted to remove restrictive and harmful language from the United Methodist Book of Discipline after more than fifty years of intense, prayerful debate. For more on our cove…

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Embracing Intergenerational Giving: Legacy Gifts for a Sustainable Future with Tess Conrad 26:33

4M ago26:33

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Send us a Text Message. Learn more about Just Be Cause Consulting here: www.justbecause.consulting Sign up to the Just Be Cause Nonprofit Nuggets Newsletter here! In this episode of the Just Be Cause Podcast, we delve into the world of legacy giving for the environment with Tess Conrad, founder of Full Potential Fundraising. As someone who has work…

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Where Environmental and Human Rights Collide with Huda Al-Saedy of EcoJustice 34:26

4M ago34:26

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Send us a Text Message. Learn more about Just Be Cause Consulting here: www.justbecause.consulting Sign up to the Just Be Cause Nonprofit Nuggets Newsletter here! In this episode of the Just Be Cause Podcast, we delve into the interconnectedness of environmental preservation and human rights, with Huda Al-Saedy, Director of Philanthropy at Ecojusti…

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From the Chair, with Bishop Delores Williamston 8:52

4M ago8:52

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Our updates from General Conference continue. In this episode, we look back at the start of Week 2 from Charlotte, North Carolina. Bishop Delores J. Williamston presided over the morning plenary session and we had a chance to catch up with her afterward. She talks more about what it felt to sit in the chair and what this week looks like.…

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The Just Be Cause Podcast : Towards a more Conscious Philanthropy 2:45

4M ago2:45

2:45

Send us a Text Message. Learn more about Just Be Cause Consulting here: www.justbecause.consulting Sign up to the Just Be Cause Nonprofit Nuggets Newsletter here! Let’s imagine a nonprofit sector that is…focused more on collaboration, interconnection, and increasing our global impact. Welcome to the Just Be Cause Podcast, where we're redefining phi…

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Cajun Todd Chats with Plain Todd at General Conference 18:09

4M ago18:09

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Todd Rossnagel and Todd Seifert have served together on UMAC (United Methodist Association of Communicators) leadership teams. As you might expect, identifying two Todd's became a challenge on ZOOM, so Todd Rossnagel received the nickname "Cajun Todd" (Louisiana), while Todd Seifert earned the nickname "Plain Todd" (Great Plains). In this episode o…

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Explore the Historic Jefferson Highway in Louisiana 14:48

4M ago14:48

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While the 11th Annual Jefferson Highway Conference is happening in Alexandria, Louisiana (April 24-27, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the experiences you can have in Louisiana on the Jefferson Highway Trail and just a few miles beyond. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson H…

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An Update from General Conference, General Conference Gives Regionalization Green Light 7:30

4M ago7:30

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UNITED METHODIST NEWS: General Conference has now passed much of the legislation that aims to give The United Methodist Church’s different geographic regions equal standing in decision-making. In what outgoing Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton called “a historic day for our church,” delegates voted 586 to 164 for an amendment to the …

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How Soluna’s Renewable Powered Data Centers Can Help Meet the Power Needs of AI 30:21

4M ago30:21

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Soluna Holdings CEO John Belizaire joins us for a discussion about the company’s recent growth and how its green-powered data centers are helping to support renewable energy development and provide a solution to the power demands from AI.By Shawn Severson

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General Conference Begins in Charlotte 8:45

4M ago8:45

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In this episode of the Louisiana NOW podcast, we delve into the start of General Conference held in Charlotte, North Carolina. We catch up with Bishop Delores J. Williamston, Jennifer Swann, and other delegates.

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Previewing General Conference 18:53

4M ago18:53

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The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is meeting April 23 through May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. In this episode, Todd Rossnagel shares a preview of the gathering, including comments from Bishop Delores J. Williamston, Rev. Bardy Whitton, and Jennifer Swann, members of the Louisiana delegation. For more on General Conference, and to…

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Base Carbon and its Role in the Growing Voluntary Carbon Markets 21:21

4M ago21:21

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Base Carbon President Wes Fulford joins us for a discussion about the voluntary carbon markets and how Base Carbon provides development capital for projects that produce carbon credits that can then be purchased and used by third parties to meet their climate goals.By Shawn Severson

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Deep Sea Mining's Role in Helping to Shift the World to Sustainable Energy 22:51

4M ago22:51

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Dmitry joins us to talk about the Deep Sea Mining industry, how the industry has evolved as of late, and how it can play a major role in helping to supply the materials needed for the shift towards electrification. He talks about how deep sea mining can produce higher quality minerals at far less of an environmental footprint than land base mining …

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Addressing Commonly Asked Investor Questions on Gevo (GEVO) with Eric Frey, VP of Finance & Strategy at Gevo (GEVO) 31:48

5M ago31:48

31:48

This podcast reviews several common investor questions that are outside the usual ones focused on operating fundamentals and not addressed in regular company events or materials. These topics include the accurate picture around the shorting of Gevo's shares, the latest on the company’s previously announced share repurchase program, concerns around …

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11th Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference and Socialbility Run in Louisiana 37:14

5M ago37:14

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association.…

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A Discussion with Peter Leighton, COO and Co-Founder of RE Royalties, and the Company’s Unique Business Strategy of Leveraging the Royalty Model in the Fast-Growing Renewable Energy Industry 34:20

5M ago34:20

34:20

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Leighton, COO and Co-Founder of RE Royalties, and dig deeper into the company’s innovative royalty financing solutions for renewable energy clients. The company focuses on acquiring long-term, recurring royalty streams and high capital reinvestment to drive growth combined with strong capital protection and l…

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Celebrating Women's History Month 27:29

5M ago27:29

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In this episode of the Louisiana NOW podcast, we visit with Dr. Ashley Boggan D., the General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History. Ahsley helps to ensure that the UMC understands its past in order to envision a more equitable future for all Methodists. Boggan earned her PhD from Drew Theological School’s Graduate Division of…

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Looking at the GREET Model and Its Implications for GEVO and Its Renewable Hydrocarbons Business Model and Technologies 24:14

5M ago24:14

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In this episode, we look at the latest developments in the GREET model and its impact on Gevo and its renewable energy liquid hydrocarbons and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) business. We also take the opportunity to discuss Gevo’s innovative Verity Carbon Solutions, a tracking system that monitors carbon emissions from feedstock to end-use, which …

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Talking Distributed Energy Generation with Aaron Ratner – Executive Director at Alternus Clean Energy, and Jon Vasconcellos – Executive VP of Finance at Hover Energy, LLC 29:34

5M ago29:34

29:34

In this episode, we take a look at the latest trends and market for distributed energy generation (DEG) and the role renewables are now playing. With increasing strain on the conventional grid, in combination with carbon reduction goals, the DEG market is in an increasingly exciting investment environment along with the companies and technologies l…

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Natural Gas Trends and Its Impact and Opportunities in the Cleantech Space 28:11

6M ago28:11

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Join Graham Mattison and Shawn Severson for a discussion on natural gas, including its role as a bridge fuel, its significant impact on the economics of many renewable industries, and opportunities for new and existing technologies to benefit from the natural gas market dynamics.By Shawn Severson

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Looking at Mission-Critical Building Climate Solutions with Limbach CEO Mike McCann 26:01

6M ago26:01

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In our podcast, we reviewed how Limbach has evolved to be a leading integrated building solution company that partners with its customers to deliver, maintain, and optimize mission-critical MEP systems. The company has shifted its business toward higher-margin owner direct work that also provides recurring revenue from service and maintenance contr…

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Historic Music and Songs of the Jefferson Highway Era 1:04:59

6M ago1:04:59

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the historic music and songs of the Jefferson Highway Era. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. …

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A Conversation with Rev. Katrena Porter King, DEI Strategist for Louisiana 17:54

6M ago17:54

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In this episode, we catch up with Rev. Katrena Porter King has been appointed to the Louisiana Conference as the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist. This strategic addition to the extended cabinet underscores the Conference's commitment to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity and justice, as well as actively promoting di…

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Looking at Lithium Ion Battery Recycling with Aqua Metals CEO Steve Cotton 22:46

6M ago22:46

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In our podcast, we review how Aqua Metals is developing a cleaner and safer metals recycling process to reduce the carbon footprint of the energy storage industry, which we view as an emerging megatrend across the sector. The company believes its proprietary process is environmentally responsible and economically competitive and will help retain cr…

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Expressions of Worship with Rev. DeAndre Johnson 32:11

6M ago32:11

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In honor of Black History Month, this episode of “Black Church Matters,” we sit down with the insightful Rev. DeAndre Johnson to explore the rich tapestry of worship within the Black church. Rev. Johnson delves deep into the diverse expressions of worship that define and distinguish the Black church experience, highlighting how music, tradition, an…

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Sour Lake or Bust 18:35

7M ago18:35

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Headlining back to Sour Lake, Texas for more gumbo. Plus the fellas talk about BBQ and Copelands. A very interesting episode. Enjoy!By The Gumbo Show

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Turning Ideas into Reality 23:58

7M ago23:58

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We are thrilled to feature a conversation with Britney Winn Lee. She is leading the innovative A New Thing workshop, an initiative presented by the United Methodist Foundation. This workshop is dedicated to turning visionary ideas into tangible realities, offering a platform for creative thinking and strategic execution. Utilizing Kenda Creasy Dean…

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Jefferson Highway History in Paola, Kansas 1:00:45

7M ago1:00:45

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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the history of the highway in Paola, Kansas. FEATURED GUESTS: - ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipe…

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