Best Lucy on the Ground Podcasts (2024)

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74 Training your bird for transportation 16:50

5h ago16:50

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Training your bird for transportation isn't just an important part of education programming, it's a good life skill to have. For wildlife rehabilitation organizations, nature centers, and other small bird of prey centers, this is an essential skill that trainers rely on. For companion parrot people, this is an important behavior to trainer before i…

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AJ Swoboda - The Gift of Thorns 40:56

5h ago40:56

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In episode 42 of TheoDisc, Kenny chats with AJ Swoboda about his own experiences and wisdom around the topic of 'Desire'. He is genuinely someone who has wrestled with these things and is eager to help others walk in healing and renewal. In his book, The Gift of Thorns, he helps us to see that desire is actually fundamental to our humanity as God c…

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John McGinley 1:00:33

11h ago1:00:33

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John McGinley is a big picture visionary. At university, he committed to spending an hour every morning at 7am in prayer as he shared the gospel with those around him. Today, he leads a missional movement that gathers and sends tens of thousands of young people and catalyses church planting in the UK. He still prays at 7am each morning. Here, John …

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Meet Jeremy Kirk - Our veterinary friend in Norfolk! 5:32

8h ago5:32

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Host David Williams said "I've know Jeremy for a fair few years now visiting him in Norfolk to see animals with eye problems, but it wasn't until I interviewed him for this podcast that I found out what he did before turning to veterinary medicine and also all that he does for the profession as well as running the clinic where we works in Feltwell.…

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Lydia Cooper 1:06:13

11d ago1:06:13

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Lydia would never call herself an evangelist and yet she has been heading out onto the streets of York every week to share the gospel with complete strangers! When she was 17 Lydia had an encounter with God and felt her heart break for the lost, since then she has been sharing Jesus wherever she goes - in her lectures, with friends and on the stree…

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Meet Lucy Jarvis and hear her journey since graduating from the vet school. 7:54

5d ago7:54

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David, our host recalls his memories of our next guest, "I well remember Lucy at St John's right from the start aiming for veterinary work in the army, ultra keen on horses....so it's interesting to see where she is now. Listen on!"By Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge

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Jared Michelson - Theology on the Ground 38:45

7d ago38:45

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In episode 41 of TheoDisc, Kenny chats with Jared Michelson, who says that his journey into theological study not only saved his faith, but gave him tools with which to minister to people in the midst of the difficulties they face. Theological study made him a better pastor. It’s certainly what we believe at WTC where we aim to build up the church …

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73 Dr. Stephanie Rosenbloom and the Appeal to Nature Fallacy 54:44

18d ago54:44

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Looking to the wild for answers is a common refrain among bird people when it comes to care advice, particularly nutrition. And while this concept seems well grounded in science, the actual practice is much more complex and nuanced. For parrots, we don't always know what, how, or why the eat what the eat. And when we do know, replicated the conditi…

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Meet Emily Rose - Our second Cambridge Alumni guest! 4:46

11d ago4:46

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Thanks for listening to our Cambridge VetCAST. This week we meet Emily Rose - a Cambridge Veterinary Medicine graduate who manages to be a really successful vet and juggles that with a growing family. Enjoy!By Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge

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Kate Coleman 1:12:43

15d ago1:12:43

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Kate Coleman has many firsts tucked under her belt: she is the first black woman baptist minister in the UK, first black woman chair of the Evangelical Alliance and the first in her family to become a Christian. Completely unaware that she was surrounded by Christians at University, God has put a remarkable call on her life since she decided to fol…

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Meet Alex Sampson - Listen to our first guest on Cambridge VetCAST 5:45

19d ago5:45

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David says "Alex won’t like me saying this but he was a quite remarkable student, getting a paper out in Nature Communications showing from his work on transmissible venereal tumour in dogs that mitochondria move between cells, the first time this had ever been demonstrated. But as well as being passionate about science he was and still is ultra ke…

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Tim Mackie and Lucy Peppiatt - Biblical Studies and Christology 50:34

22d ago50:34

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For this standalone TheoDisc episode, we are re-releasing a previous episode where Kenny and Lucy Peppiatt had a chat with Tim Mackie from BibleProject a couple of years ago in Belfast. They found out more about his journey from being purely a biblical scholar, to gaining a deeper understanding of Systematic Theology and Christology, while looking …

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Lucy Peppiatt 1:02:24

23d ago1:02:24

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Lucy Peppiatt is a self-proclaimed Bible nerd and intellectual powerhouse of a leader. After living in a leftwing, hippie culture at university, she encountered the "revolution" of Jesus on a holiday in Kenya, starting a journey that would span continents. After six years in Zimbabwe, she now leads WTC, teaching her students to blend academic learn…

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Launching our podcast - Meet the host - David Williams 12:16

27d ago12:16

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Hi! I'm David Williams and I lecture in veterinary ophthalmology here at the vet school in Cambridge running the eye clinic in the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital. A few months ago I was listening to 'The Animal HeartBeat' the cardiology podcast from colleagues at the Cambridge Vet School and thought that it would be a good idea to run a podcast…

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Rob Colwell 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Sharing the gospel with food from Lidl? Worship on a roundabout?! Rob has been part of running a student small group in Loughborough with a key focus on pursuing mission! At the start of the year, this small group wrote down all the craziest and scariest missional ideas they could think of…little did they know, they’d actually be putting them all i…

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Tamara Knudson - Oaths and Vows: Women in the Old Testament 36:37

1M ago36:37

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In episode 40 of TheoDisc, Kenny chats with Dr Tamara Knudson about oaths and vows in the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible), particularly in the stories of key women figures like Ruth, Hannah and Abigail. Tamara helps us understand the difference between an oath and a vow and how they hold profound and transformative potential as we recognise them in th…

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The Student Mission Podcast 0:41

1M ago0:41

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Coming soon...By Fusion

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James Aladiran 1:27:20

1M ago1:27:20

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James Aladiran is a wild man of God. He is disinterested in the ways of the world and captivated by the ways of the Holy Spirit. When he was a student, he had an encounter with God that changed him forever. He leads Prayer Storm and lives in Manchester. This podcast contains content that may challenge you to surrender everything to God!More about F…

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72 Why We Value Fly Offs in Free Flight Training 54:35

1M ago54:35

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"If you are looking for guarantees with free flight training in birds, you are in the wrong place." In this episode, Avian Behavior International founder Hillary Hankey and ABI Animal Training Lead Katie Pnewski talk about how developing skills for birds and training staff around fly offs has been instrumental in their practice as team leaders. A p…

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71 Differences in Ambassador Owl Species 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Owls make remarkable ambassadors to highlight conservation work, but they can also make for challenging training subjects and divisive ideas in the training community. We have remade our entire Owl Ambassador Masterclass to reflect the nuances among species differences and address some of the challenging conversations around parent raised owls, reh…

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Dennis Edwards - Humility Illuminated 36:44

2M ago36:44

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In episode 39 of TheoDisc, Kenny is joined by Rev Dr Dennis Edwards, who says humility has been misunderstood, manipulated or marginalised, such that it’s been hidden away in a dark corner. But in his book, Humility Illuminated, Dennis wants to recover the biblical roots of humility, its importance for the character of the church, and the way it ca…

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Ben Doolan 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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Ben Doolan is a remarkable leader and revival man. University was a defining season of his life where he saw so many of his friends become Christians. He has never left the lane of student mission and now leads a church in Newcastle that is seeing even more extraordinary things. Prepare yourself for some inspiration!More about Fusion: Every student…

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Nijay Gupta - Strange Religion 39:09

2M ago39:09

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In episode 38 of TheoDisc, Kenny chats with Dr Nijay Gupta, who would say that weirdness was actually what made the early church attractive. Nijay’s latest book, Strange Religion, talks about how the First Christians were weird, dangerous and compelling. They spoke about how understanding the way these Christians navigated their world with the mess…

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Phil Knox 49:50

3M ago49:50

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Phil Knox is an irrepressible optimist. His university years were missional and messy. They were also affected by deep grief. In this episode of The Legacy Podcast, Phil shares how those experiences have shaped the rest of his life. He says he is either “on” or “asleep” and he is definitely on for this podcast!More about Fusion: Every student shoul…

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Terran Williams - Women and Authority in 1 Timothy 2 47:50

3M ago47:50

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In episode 37 of TheoDisc, Kenny had a really insightful and helpful conversation with Terran Williams on Paul’s instruction in his first letter to Timothy, commonly translated in our English Bibles as ‘I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man’. They focussed in on what is happening in 1 Tim 2 concerning women teaching and lead…

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Sarah Yardley 55:31

3M ago55:31

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Growing up in the 80s and 90s, Sarah Yardley was profoundly impacted by the ministry of Chuck Smith (from the Jesus Revolution movie!) and is all about Jesus. Since then, she has left a beautiful legacy in the lives of countless young adults through mentoring them, encouraging them and spending time with them. Sarah is a thoughtful, sensitive leade…

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Murray Rae - Resurrection and Renewal 34:46

3M ago34:46

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In episode 36 of TheoDisc, Kenny is joined by Prof Murray Rae, and they address the question: "Why is the resurrection of Jesus important?" Murray works from the narrative of scripture to explore the ways the resurrection influences our understanding of Christ, salvation, the future, mission, the church, and the unfolding purpose of history. They d…

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Ultra Visibility: What it Means for Black Women in Online Spaces with Collette Philip 55:06

3M ago55:06

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In this episode I'm joined by Collette Philip who runs multi award-winning anti-racist brand and strategy consultancy, Brand By Me. Brand by Me help organisations harness the power of brand strategy to embed anti-racism, drive equity and tackle injustice. In the first half of the podcast we hear from Collette about social justice, social responsibi…

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Nicky Gumbel 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

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Nicky Gumbel was a staunch atheist at Cambridge University in the 1970s. His friends shared the gospel with him and after a night of reading the Bible he gave his life to Jesus. 50 years later, he is reflecting back on all that God has done through in his life. In friendships, through HTB or within the global growth of Alpha, life has been extraord…

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Amy Brown Hughes - Virginity in Church History 37:16

3M ago37:16

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In episode 35 of TheoDisc, Kenny chats with Dr Amy Brown Hughes about a topic that has often been left for Youth groups to discuss nervously - that’s the topic of Virginity. In her work in historical theology, Amy has explored the ways that, for the church, virginity has historically been about more than just sexual abstinence, but was a calling, a…

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'It helps me to know what I'm not' comparison and visibility with Ayo Abbas 46:08

4M ago46:08

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In this episode Leila is in conversation with Ayo Abbas, award-winning built environment Marketing Consultant, Speaker and Trainer at Abbas Marketing, talking about all things visibility in online spaces and communicating techincal information. Ayo and Leila describe how they met at the DIFTK (Doing it for the kids) networking event just before the…

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Justin Brierley - The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God 40:04

4M ago40:04

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In episode 34 of TheoDisc, we ask the question: "Are there signs in the west that attitudes towards God and faith are shifting?" That’s the hope presented by our guest for this episode, Justin Brierley. Justin has been hosting and leading conversations for some time around Christian apologetics, inter-faith dialogue, theological debate, and the pla…

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Imposter through the lens of Intersectionality with Liana Fricker 45:19

5M ago45:19

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Intersectionality and the Imposter Experience: Unpacking Identity with Liana Fricker In this weeks psychologically speaking episode with Liana Fricker we discuss one of the thoughts that sat behind being visible and holding back for my participants 'what if I'm wrong?' I loved having Liana on as a guest, a self-proclaimed imposter atheist, our conv…

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70 Ruling the Roost: Managing your needy parrot and your family's happiness 31:47

5M ago31:47

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Having a parrot with extremely complicated screaming, attacking, pair-bonded behavior that won’t let you out of their sight without an intrusive cascade of undesirable behaviors can be a problem for the entire household. It also means layers of stress when you are torn between appeasing your parrot and your family. This excerpt from our deep dive m…

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Stephen Dempster - The Return of the Kingdom 36:12

5M ago36:12

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In episode 33 of Theodisc, we’re thinking about ‘kingdom’ as the overarching theme of the whole biblical story - this idea that if you step back and observe the entire sweep of the Scriptural narrative, the image of God as the coming king becomes evident. Kenny had a chat with Dr Stephen Dempster, who has just written a book called ‘The Return of t…

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I miss her, I miss me? imposter in midlife with Menopause Expert Emma Thomas 45:17

5M ago45:17

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I miss her, I miss me? imposter in midlife with Menopause Expert Emma Thomas In this episode of psychologically speaking, we get curious about the intersection of imposter experiences and middle age, particularly as they relate to the menopause transition. Emma Thomas, host of the Middling Along podcast and an expert in managing menopause, joins Le…

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69 Gail Buhl from the Minnesota Raptor Center and Partners for Wildlife 56:15

5M ago56:15

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This interview with Gail Buhl from the Minnesota Raptor Center and Partners for Wildlife is a thoughtful journey filled with raptor behavior tidbits, the evolution of operant conditioning in bird behavior management, raptor rehabilitation, imprinting and so much more. We talk about how working with rehabilitated birds of prey provides such a unique…

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Paulus de Jong - Echoes of Exodus in John 37:31

5M ago37:31

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In episode 32 of TheoDisc Podcast, Kenny is joined by Paulus de Jong as they explore allusions from John's Gospel to the book of Exodus, and how seeing those links make us better readers of John's Gospel. Enjoy!By WTC Theology

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Competition and Comparison with Lucy Werner 37:57

6M ago37:57

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Competition & Comparison with Lucy Werner Lucy Werner, writer and the self-promotion expert behind Hypeyourself.com, joins Leila from her home in France - avec baby on lap - to share her insights and reflections. Lucy talks about navigating the online world, where the lines between inspiration and imitation blur, and how she counters the pull of ne…

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Jared Patrick Boyd - Finding Freedom in Constraint 37:45

6M ago37:45

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In this episode, Kenny speaks with Jared Patrick Boyd about the danger of seeing Spiritual formation as a mere Christian lifestyle fad, the purpose of spiritual disciplines as more than just helpful habits but to make visible our interior world, and how Spiritual Formation only fully benefits us on our journey to Christlikeness if we pursue it in c…

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Owning Your Authenticity and Making a Splash with Helen Hill 23:12

6M ago23:12

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Owning Your Authenticity and Making a Splash. With Guest Helen Hill You’re going to want to *dive in* to today’s episode of Psychologically Speaking… Leila chats to Helen Hill, the vibrant founder of Unlikely Genius and co-founder of Be the Future. Helen shares her journey from self-conscious business owner to a mermaid on national television (as y…

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68 Why I don’t use ad lib weights or base weights: falconry and free flight birds 55:52

6M ago55:52

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We are going to talk about an old school term in weight management of free flying and ambassador birds, and that is ad lib weight. Another term might be trap weight or base weight. Reason why this is old school is that for some people implies your bird has this same reference weight throughout their lives, regardless of muscle tone, seasonality, an…

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Ben Blackwell - Living the Kingdom 39:41

6M ago39:41

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In this episode of TheoDisc, Kenny talks with our Vice Principal and New Testament scholar Ben Blackwell about the already but not yet of the kingdom, and how God's kingdom comes with power and also through suffering. Ben’s primary teaching and research areas include New Testament and Theology, and he thoroughly enjoys interacting with students on …

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Gratitude, My Unsung Hero. 10:57

6M ago10:57

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In this episode, Leila explores the concept of gratitude and how it can help us to balance the uncertainty that is often associated with the Imposter Phenomenon. Listen as Leila tells the story of incredible scientists who made a groundbreaking discovery about ageing and approaching difficult situations, and how this relates to our experiences of I…

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Dress for You, Not the Doubt: The Psychology of Fashion. With Guest Samantha Harman 47:35

7M ago47:35

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Own the Digital Room Style coach Samantha Harman joins Leila for a candid, empowering discussion on looking good and feeling confident. Samantha shares her experiences of impostor phenomenon, from using fashion as armour in her early journalism career to now helping ambitious women style their way to self-assurance. Leila provides insights from her…

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Roger Ellis & Alain Emerson - Theology for Church Planters 36:43

7M ago36:43

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Church planters and ministry pioneers are at the forefront of the mission to carry the good news of the Kingdom to as many places as possible. In many ways, this requires fresh and innovative thinking. But it also requires an understanding of the ways God has been working in the church throughout its history, and a commitment to thinking about chur…

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Don’t Fake It, Make It Safe. Fostering a Culture of Trust, with Guests Christina Clark & Laura Stearn 38:52

7M ago38:52

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Leila Ainge delves into the digital rooms where women entrepreneurs lurk, to discuss the relationship between impostor phenomenon and psychological safety. With the insight and expertise of Christina Clark and Laura Stearn from Workculturati, this conversation unravels the benefits of lurking behaviour, visibility pressures, comparison traps, and t…

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Nigel Langford - Our Adoption Journey 36:27

7M ago36:27

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In this episode, Kenny is joined by Nigel Langford, and they go on an exploration of theological understanding and revelation of God’s character through Nigel and his wife, Nicky’s adoption story. Enjoy!By WTC Theology

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Who's watching? Imagined audiences and the imposter experience 17:56

7M ago17:56

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In the Age of Visibility, Who's Really Watching? Examining Imagined Audiences and Imposter Feelings in Online Entrepreneurship (Psychologically Speaking) This episode delves into the digital landscape, where imposter feelings aren't mere shadows, but thriving companions for online entrepreneurs, particularly women. Join psychologist Leila Ainge as …

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Behind the "Imposter" Label: Unmasking the Systemic Roots of Self-Doubt 11:44

7M ago11:44

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Unmasking the "Imposter": Why Self-Doubt Isn't Your Fault, It's the System's Forget "syndrome," psychologist Leila Ainge is calling imposter feelings what they truly are: a pervasive phenomenon fueled by the digital age. Leila's groundbreaking research, featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs, reveals the surprising culprits behind your …

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