Best Macquarie University Podcasts (2024)

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 164: Zbog nedostatka konkurencije, više cijene u supermarketima 6:09

2h ago6:09

6:09

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Are We Corinth? (Getting Drunk at Communion) 56:28

2h ago56:28

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In this episode, we will take a closer look at some serious issues at the communion table in Corinth. Some are feasting and getting drunk while others are going hungry. What on Earth is going on here?! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jWynlyZzO9k Connect with me: All my links: https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast: https:/…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 163: Zašto prevaranti poruke šalju usred noći i rano ujutro 7:12

18m ago7:12

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This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 162: Žene kojih su se bojali neustrašivi Vikinzi 6:54

4d ago6:54

6:54

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Are We Corinth? (Sleeping With A Stepmother) 57:33

6d ago57:33

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In this episode, we will take a closer look at one of the more troubling passages not just in 1 Corinthians, but probably in the whole Bible. A man is sleeping with his stepmother and Paul’s advice is to “hand him to Satan”. What on Earth is going on here?! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M5vOPZk3Z-A Connect with me: All my links: h…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 161: Zbrinjavanje elektroničkog otpada 6:22

11d ago6:22

6:22

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Always Will Be: An Interview with Mykaela Saunders 48:53

11d ago48:53

48:53

Join us today for a live recording of Dr Mykaela Saunders' Always Will Be Book Launch. Mykaela discussed her prize-winning book with Michelle, and the event was held at the Writers and Readers Lounge, Macquarie University, Wallumatta, Dharug Country.By MQ English

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 160: Kakvu kavu vole Australci 6:49

18d ago6:49

6:49

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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What are the Gospels? (Part 6: Matthew, Luke, and John) 58:16

1M ago58:16

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What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this final episode, we will look at the gospel’s of Matthew, Luke, and John. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xage…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 159: Poljsko cvijeće za bolji život u gradu 6:26

25d ago6:26

6:26

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Daisy and Woolf: An Interview with Michelle Cahill 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

Join Michelle as she talks with prize-winning author, poet and theorist, Michelle Cahill. Daisy and Woolf was published to much critical acclaim in 2022 by Hachette. It's now on the cusp of publication in India. An anticolonial reframing of Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway, Michelle Cahill puts 'the dark, adorable' Eurasian side-character Daisy front …

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What are the Gospels? (Part 5: Mark’s Gospel) 53:04

1M ago53:04

53:04

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will look at the first gospel to be written: that of Mark’s. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 158: Prednosti privatnog zdravstvenog osiguranja 5:44

1M ago5:44

5:44

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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What are the Gospels? (Part 4: The Contradictions?) 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will look at the reason behind some of the “contradictions” in the Gospels. Watch this episode on YouTube…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 157: Šetači žive duže 3:45

2M ago3:45

3:45

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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What are the Gospels? (Part 3: Reliability of Memory) 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will look at the reliability of memory, especially in the ancient world. Watch this episode on YouTube: F…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 156: Smeće kao mlazno gorivo 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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What are the Gospels? (Part 2: Graeco-Roman Biographies) 46:52

2M ago46:52

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What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will look at what exactly a gospel is. Watch this episode on YouTube: For a helpful set of resources on t…

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What are the Gospels? (Part 1: Historical Reliability) 46:36

2M ago46:36

46:36

What are the gospels? Are they reliable accounts of Jesus’ life? How and when did they come into being? Following from the last series on the life of Jesus, in this series we will look at the sources for his life. And in this week’s episode, we will begin by introducing their basic historicity. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ggSWAp…

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The Story Thief: An Interview with Kyra Geddes 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Join Michelle as she talks with author Kyra Geddes about writing and publishing The Story Thief, a novel about a young woman growing up in Sydney during the 1920s, and her connection to the iconic Henry Lawson short story, 'The Drover's Wife'.By MQ English

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 155: Smanjena potrošnja opioida među Australcima 6:06

2M ago6:06

6:06

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 14: Trial and Execution) 1:14:54

3M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In the final episode, we look at Jesus’ trial and execution. And we finally answer the question: why did they put that sign over his head? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 154: Zbog stambene krize raste broj mladih beskućnika 5:36

3M ago5:36

5:36

This is „Easy Croatian“– a podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of the mo…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 13: The Final Week) 57:52

3M ago57:52

57:52

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem and the events that led to his arrest. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0YgjfH0eDK8 Connect with me: Al…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 12: Confrontation with the Authorities) 53:44

3M ago53:44

53:44

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at the early stages of the confrontations between Jesus and the Jewish authorities. Watch this episode on YouTube: Connect with me: All my links: https:…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 11: A Prophet and Teacher) 51:06

3M ago51:06

51:06

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at the vocation of Jesus. What exactly was he? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n-obLoJMfIs Connect with me: All my links: https://linktr…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 10: Jesus in Judaism) 55:06

4M ago55:06

55:06

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at the “religious” context of Jesus’ life—specifically, Judaism. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-tMEseaL-Ho Connect with me: All my lin…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 152: Hoće li vodene baterije zamijeniti litijeve? 4:22

3M ago4:22

4:22

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 151: Kako prepoznati lažne vijesti? 6:57

4M ago6:57

6:57

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 9: Jesus–A Biography) 53:14

4M ago53:14

53:14

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at some of the historical facts about Jesus’ life and explore the political situation at the time of his birth. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://y…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 8: Herod the Great) 53:51

4M ago53:51

53:51

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at the final piece of the contextual puzzle before getting to Jesus: Herod the Great. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3fMedU6ZMqQ Connect…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 150: Utječu li štetni stereotipi o muškosti na nasilje prema ženama? 6:51

4M ago6:51

6:51

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 7: Rome Takes Control) 54:52

4M ago54:52

54:52

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at the rise of the Roman Empire and the consequences that will have on the Jewish people. Watch this episode on YouTube: Connect with me: All my links: …

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 6: Return of the King—Sort of) 54:33

5M ago54:33

54:33

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode, we look at what could have been a major turning point in the history of Israel—only it wasn’t. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/20qkSy62oZA Conne…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 149: Zašto je dobro registrirati izvanbračnu vezu 5:07

4M ago5:07

5:07

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Who was Jesus? (Part 5: The World Becomes Greek) 51:50

5M ago51:50

51:50

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at the radical cultural change that took place after the conquest of Alexander the Great, and what this meant for the Jewish people. Watch this episode o…

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„Lagani hrvatski“ – epizoda 148: Uzgojem hrane protiv usamljenosti 5:17

5M ago5:17

5:17

This is „Easy Croatian“– a weekly podcast brought to you by SBS Croatian and the Croatian Studies Centre at Macquarie University. “Easy Croatian” is intended for those learning or wanting to brush up on their Croatian. News is written in simpler and shorter sentences and read at a slower pace. Before we move on to the feature, you will hear some of…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 4: The Second Temple Era) 55:21

5M ago55:21

55:21

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at what happened after the Jews returned from exile. Their world had been turned upside down and now it was time to start again. Watch this episode on Yo…

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Season Finale - Why You Should Start Writing Your Life Story 16:57

5M ago16:57

16:57

Sam delves into the profound journey of writing your first book, not just as a project, but as a pivotal act of self-discovery and personal growth. He emphasises that the most impactful book you'll ever read is the one you write, as it reflects your unique wisdom and life experiences. Sam shares his personal story and the invaluable frameworks he d…

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How I Discovered Life Balance 18:20

5M ago18:20

18:20

Sam tackles the often misunderstood concept of work-life balance, replacing it with a more holistic and fulfilling approach to living. Discover the profound insights and practical strategies to manage and prioritise the critical aspects of your life: health, relationships, work performance, and finances, without neglecting any. Drawing from his tra…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 3: Fall of the Kingdom) 49:08

5M ago49:08

49:08

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at the fall of Israel and Judah and challenges faced by the subsequent exile. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mn-MK918uec Connect with me…

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3 Reasons You Have Low Energy 23:10

6M ago23:10

23:10

Sam unravels the mystery behind low energy levels and presents a guide to harnessing an infinite source of vitality. Energy, is not just a component of our well-being; it's the cornerstone of our success or downfall. In this episode, Sam shares his insights, personal anecdotes, and the wisdom garnered from his life's experiences and coaching sessio…

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What Does It Mean To Love Yourself 19:47

6M ago19:47

19:47

In this insightful episode of "A Higher Branch," host Sam McCool tackles the often misunderstood concept of self-love. With a blend of wisdom from his book and personal insights, Sam debunks the clichés surrounding self-love, emphasizing its crucial role in enhancing all eight areas of life. He introduces listeners to the "Tree of Love," part of a …

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 2: Rise of the Kingdom) 42:11

6M ago42:11

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Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In this week’s episode we look at the origins of that nation over which Jesus was charged with being king. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pTIedyOnUcQ Connect with me: …

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How To Use The 3 Laws Of The Universe 18:40

6M ago18:40

18:40

In this enlightening episode, Sam delves into the profound realms of the three universal laws and their pivotal role in achieving what he terms "effortless success." With the wisdom of a seasoned life traveler and the freshness of millennial insights, Sam navigates through the complexities and simplicities of the Law of Attraction, the Law of Creat…

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Conquer Stress With These Latest Techniques 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

In this episode Sam brings forward invaluable techniques to help listeners manage and adapt to stress, building on the last 2 episodes. In this episode Sam shares a comprehensive guide to handling life's inevitable stressors, emphasising that while stress is a universal experience, our response to it defines our journey. The episode unfolds as a tr…

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Who Was Jesus? (Part 1: The Formation of Israel) 51:14

6M ago51:14

51:14

Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In the first episode we begin with the story of the Jews themselves, the formation of the nation of Israel. Who were they and how did they come about? Watch this episode on YouTube: ht…

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