Best Mey Podcasts (2024)

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Interview - Tony van der Mey - Speedway Crew Member 28:28

4d ago28:28

28:28

Tony talks about being a speedway crew member, what it takes, what it means and how to get into it! My favourite quote of the episode is "Drove them around the back paddocks a lot and pulled them to bits and put them back together again and chopped them up and did this with them and did that with them." https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/…

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Interview - Todd Bowler - Burpee World Record 28:19

6h ago28:19

28:19

Todd talks about what it takes to do the training to achieve a world record, what it meant to attempt the wworld record and, because he knows, how to achieve a world record! My favourite quote of this episode is: "My wife and kids were all down there. My parents were down there. Brother and sisters, people turned up from all walks of life really. S…

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Interview - Rod Barrett - Brunswick St John Ambulance 36:35

11d ago36:35

36:35

Rodney describes the Brunswick St John Ambulance sub-centre and what it takes to be chair of the committee, he gives examples of what the sub-centre means to the community and how to join and set yourself up to do a range of different roles in the service. My favourite quote of the episde is "I also have an umbrella effect".…

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Interview - Damian Porter - Special Forces Operator + self-defence teacher 41:02

18d ago41:02

41:02

Damian knows it takes everything, it means everything and you need to be all-in to get there. For you, he has keys that can help you keep yourself safe. My favourite quote of this episode is: “And he looked at me, square in the eye, Paul, and he said, “you do know if you don't do this right you will die”.” https://www.eatwellmovewell.net…

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Interview - Paul van der Mey - Podcaster 34:36

26d ago34:36

34:36

We flip the script this episode with Caroline interviewing Paul about being a podcaster. It's a little of what goes on behind the scenes and covers the questions we ask each guest. My favourite quote of the episode is: "I certainly see some crossing of I's when I talk through some of these things with people."…

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Interview - Ken Dewhirst - State Emergency Service Member 56:48

1M ago56:48

56:48

Ken talks about what it takes to be a State Emergemcy Services (SES) member, what it means to him, his family and the community, and then talks about getting involved in your community. My favourite quote of the episode is: "It's not necessarily, let's get a chainsaw and cut it off."By Paul van der Mey

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Interview - Jason Lowther - Being a Club President 16:55

1M ago16:55

16:55

Jason talks about being the president of a car club, what it takes, the connections it builds and how he became a club prsident. My favourite Quote of the episode is "It's been a real eye-opener this year and really encouraging from my perspective as president"By Paul van der Mey

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Interview - Gloria Kitson - Being a Missionary 19:36

2M ago19:36

19:36

Gloria talks about what it takes to be a missionary, what being a missionary means to the community and how to become a missionary. My favourite quote of this episode "There always seemed to be someone that I just could sense that they had a problem or they were needy or they were sad or troubled in some way. And a conversation would just strike up…

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Interview - Tom Atkinson - Being a pilot 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

Tom shares what it takes to be a pilot, the difference being a pilot makes and how to become a pilot. My favourite quote of this episode is: “You know, the pilots, you know, we're all saying, oh, we wish we were a rock star. And he's there saying, oh, I wish I was a pilot.”By Paul van der Mey

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Interview - Nick Theodore - Music is the highest form of magic 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

Nick talks about his musical history, what it takes to be a musician in a band, what being a musician means to him, his family and the community, and how to go about becoming a musician. My favourite quote of the episode is: "And there was this big, empty, cool room downstairs under the house. And almost immediately, we filled it up with gear and n…

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Interview - Marilyn Novak - Cycling tour to Mongolia 21:29

2M ago21:29

21:29

Marilyn shares her experience of cycling in Vietnam and Mongolia, what it took, what it means to her, her family and the Mongolian community and how she got there. My favourite quote of the episode is: "I think it kind of feels like it can't end there because we all got so much out of it."By Paul van der Mey

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Interview - Jon Phillips - Organising Skyrunning events 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

Jon explains just what skyrunning is and then shares what it takes to organise skyrunning events, what skyrunning events mean to people involved and how he makes the events happen. My favourite quote if the eipisode is: "Because if they go the wrong way, they can end up miles off in the bush, completely lost, well away from where they should be."…

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Interview - Bill Hayes - Guiding the first female to Australian Rally Champion 36:01

3M ago36:01

36:01

Bill talks about what it takes to guide the first female to win the Austraian Rally Championship Driver title, what it means and how he did it. My favourite quote of the episode is: "Especially a professional level as a co-driver, once you agree to be in you've got to be in 100%. You know your whole focus from fitness to keeping your body weight lo…

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Interview - Amy Holdsworth - Dragon Boat Racing 28:51

3M ago28:51

28:51

Amy talks about what it takes to go dragon boat racing, what it means to her and her friends and how to go dragon boat racing. My favourite quote of this episode: “I've become involved more locally in my community and this is just another addition to that that's helped me to look around and go gosh I live in a great place and I can be part of somet…

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Interview - Suzi McMahon - Balancing profession and sport 27:16

3M ago27:16

27:16

Suzi talks about how she came to be in a profession and have a sporting background, what it means to athletes she coaches and professionals she leads and the importance of having a plan. My favourite quote of the episode: “But you start comparing yourself to somebody, that is the thief of joy in whatever you do, whether it be work or running.” To g…

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Interview - Wendy Rudge - Author 31:19

3M ago31:19

31:19

Wendy's undertaking a five-year apprenticeship to become a published author. No guarantees of course! My favourite quote from this episode is: "I can escape into this world where I'm the I'm the king because I dictate how the world runs. And I think there's a nice sense of power involved in that, that I get to say whose head goes off and who gets s…

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Interview - Andy van Kann - Mountain Biking 25:39

3M ago25:39

25:39

Andy shares what it takes to be a mountain biker, what it means to him as a rider and a coach, and how to get started with mountain biking. My favourite quote from this episode: "After that, it really becomes a case of did you fall in love and if so, do the next three. That gets to a higher level." To get the latest Forrest.Chat news subscribe to t…

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Interview - Tom Wilde - Farmer 31:38

4M ago31:38

31:38

Tom talks about what it takes to be a farmer in the South West of Western Australia, what talking to customers means to farmers and describes a day in the life of a farmer. My favourite quote from this episode is: "Basically, it's just he's not getting enough income from farming and I guess while the price is high, some people are jumping on that. …

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Interview - Caroline van der Mey - 500 parkrun Milestone 22:13

3M ago22:13

22:13

Caroline shares what it takes to achieve the 500 parkrun milestone, what it means to her and community members and how she goes about her parkrun day. parkrun Australia homepage: parkrun.com.au 5K App for keeping tabs of your parkrun history and progress: apps.apple.com/au/app/5k-parkrunner-results/id1481416790 To get the latest Forrest.Chat news s…

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Forrest.Chat podcast trailer 2:00

5M ago2:00

2:00

Welcome to Forrest.Chat where we interview Western Australians about their endeavours. We ask what it takes, what it means and how they do it. Host Paul van der Mey invites you to join us and join in. The people of Western Australia are active and doing interesting things. We interview them and they get to share their experiences, which is great! Y…

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122.1 - Fifty Billion Galaxies (Part 1) | Madeleine L’Engle 1:14:18

1y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Madeleine L’Engle reflects on her life and the experiences that shaped her understanding of and relationship with God amidst the enormity of our universe. Madeleine L’Engle was an author, best known for her book A Wrinkle in Time. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archiv…

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121 - Who, Me? | Brenda Salter McNeil 36:36

1y ago36:36

36:36

Brenda Salter McNeil preaches on the book of Esther, challenging our preconceived notions of who can be a leader. Brenda Salter McNeil is a pastor, speaker, and author. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of Fuller’s 75th anniversary.…

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120 - Jesus and Jim Crow | James Cone 50:29

1y ago50:29

50:29

James Cone preaches about his experience of discrimination and oppression growing up in Jim Crow Arkansas and about how his upbringing and faith influenced his theological pursuits. James Cone was a renowned theologian and author. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archiv…

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119 - What Do You Do With Failure? | Archibald Hart 18:49

1y ago18:49

18:49

Archibald Hart reflects on the societal pressures for success in our modern world and how to cultivate a healthy theology of failure. Archibald Hart was an author, psychologist, and professor of clinical psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn…

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118 - When Jesus Was an Aryan | Susannah Heschel 51:11

1+ y ago51:11

51:11

Susannah Heschel explores historical attitudes regarding Jesus and his Jewish identity in 19th and 20th century Germany and highlights the impact of racism on understanding the person of Christ. Susannah Heschel is a Jewish studies scholar. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from …

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117 - A New Kind of Christianity | Brian McLaren 1:29:40

1+ y ago1:29:40

1:29:40

Brian McLaren speaks about the development and content of his 2010 book A New Kind of Christianity, reflecting on the opportunities for Christian transformation in the mid-2000s. Brian McLaren is an author, speaker, and pastor. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives …

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116 - Lighting a Spark | Peter L. Benson 1:04:25

1+ y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Peter L. Benson shares about his work on how to support children and families in healthy, positive growth and development. Peter L. Benson was a developmental psychologist, author, and researcher. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of Fuller’s 75th…

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115 - Leadership That Transforms | Vicente Fox 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

44:08

Vicente Fox speaks about the sociopolitical changes in Latin America in the 20th century and how leadership focused on transformation and thriving can positively impact those living in the region. Vicente Fox was the 62nd president of Mexico. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn fro…

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114 - Genie in a Bottle | Marianne Meye Thompson 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

26:13

Marianne Meye Thompson preaches on Jesus’ calling of the disciples in the book of Luke and what it means for us to be called by Christ. Marianne Meye Thompson is an author, theologian, and former George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from acro…

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113 - The Disempowering Spirit | Justo González 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

23:20

Justo González preaches about the role of the Holy Spirit in the church and the importance of sharing the Spirit’s empowerment with others. Justo González is an author, theologian, and Methodist elder. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of Fuller’s…

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112 - The Gospel According to Judas | Ray Anderson 22:04

1+ y ago22:04

22:04

Ray Anderson preaches on Judas’s betrayal and the power of Christ’s forgiveness and redemption despite our shame, guilt, and remorse. Ray Anderson was senior professor of theology and ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in …

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111 - Synergy to Produce Unity | Candace Shields 18:10

1+ y ago18:10

18:10

Candace Shields preaches on how our God-given differences serve as strengths rather than weaknesses when we come together to work as one. Candace Shields is a bishop and pastor at Twice Called Christian Center in San Bernardino, California. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from …

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110 - Mormon Dialogue | Richard Mouw 50:48

1+ y ago50:48

50:48

Richard Mouw preaches on how a Mormon understanding of the New Jerusalem following Christ’s return can help Christians better conceive of the heavenly kingdom to come. Richard Mouw is a theologian and philosopher and was the fourth president of Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from acr…

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109 - A Love that Overflows | Archibald Hart 17:06

1+ y ago17:06

17:06

Archibald Hart preaches on the power of God’s forgiveness and how such a gift can lead to overflowing love toward our Lord and our neighbor. Archibald Hart was an author, psychologist, and professor of clinical psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history…

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108 - Lies the Church Tells About Sex | Lauren Winner 22:34

1+ y ago22:34

22:34

Lauren Winner examines several myths about sex that have been perpetuated in the American church and provides biblically-based responses to such misconceptions. Lauren Winner is an author, speaker, professor, and Episcopal priest. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archiv…

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107 - Dislocation and Relocation | Elizabeth Conde-Frazier 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

Elizabeth Conde-Frazier reflects on how hospitality, vision, and curiosity facilitate encounters with those around us that allow us to hear each others’ stories and see the ways in which the Spirit is working in the world. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier is a pastor, professor, and theologian. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and ser…

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106 - Awakening | J. Alfred Smith 27:02

1+ y ago27:02

27:02

J. Alfred Smith calls us to awaken morally and spiritually in order to live actively in the world, drawing on the example of Martin Luther King Jr. J. Alfred Smith is an author and pastor emeritus of the Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, California. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s histo…

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105 - Saved from Shame | Glen Stassen 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

23:18

Glen Stassen preaches on the topic of shame, examining the events surrounding Christ’s crucifixion and how God is with us in the midst of our shame. Glen Stassen was the Lewis B. Smedes Professor of Christian Ethics and the executive director of the Just Peacemaking Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lect…

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104 - What Will Last | Marguerite Shuster 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

33:51

Marguerite Shuster reflects on the topics of permanence and transience, and considers how our Christian faith can stabilize and ground us amongst the changes that life brings. Marguerite Shuster is an author, ordained minister, and professor emeritus of Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons…

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103 - What is the Gospel? | Alexis Abernethy 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

21:34

Alexis Abernethy focuses on the book of Matthew, preaching about Jesus’ example to us as the embodiment of the gospel and God’s coming kingdom. Alexis Abernethy is professor of psychology and chief academic officer at Fuller Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our ar…

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102 - Covenant and Community | Walter Brueggemann 1:01:58

1+ y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Walter Brueggemann reflects on the covenantal nature of our relationships with God and one another. Walter Brueggemann is an author and Old Testament theologian. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of Fuller’s 75th anniversary.…

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123 - Emerging Christianity | Richard Rohr 1:15:21

1+ y ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Richard Rohr discusses historical developments within the Protestant and Catholic churches, the limitations that come with black-and-white thinking, and how contemplative practice helps to expand our faith. Richard Rohr is an author and Franciscan priest. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s histo…

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101 - But What I Do Have Heals | Richard Rohr 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

15:05

Richard Rohr preaches on the book of Acts and Christ’s call to be present and heal the suffering in the world. Richard Rohr is an author and Franciscan priest. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of Fuller’s 75th anniversary.…

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100 - When Faith and Politics Collide | Jim Wallis 43:46

1+ y ago43:46

43:46

Drawing from his 2008 book The Great Awakening, Jim Wallis preaches on the relationship between the American evangelical church and politics in the early 2000s. Jim Wallis is a theologian, author, and activist. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of…

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99 - Welcoming the Stranger | Lisseth Rojas-Flores 23:32

1+ y ago23:32

23:32

Lisseth Rojas-Flores reflects on her experience of immigrating to the United States as she discusses the topic of the church’s responsibility to care for immigrants from all nations and backgrounds. Lisseth Rojas-Flores is associate professor of clinical psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speech…

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98 - A Moral Transformation | N. T. Wright 58:24

1+ y ago58:24

58:24

N. T. Wright discusses the importance of practice and discipline in the development of Christian virtues. N. T. Wright is an author, theologian, and Anglican bishop. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of Fuller’s 75th anniversary.…

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97 - The Future of the African American Church | Ralph Watkins 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

48:43

Ralph Watkins reflects on the future directions of leadership, theology, and seminary training within the African American church. (2007) Ralph Watkins is a professor, pastor, and author. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of Fuller’s 75th annivers…

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96 - Servant Leadership | Max De Pree 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

27:05

Max De Pree reflects on how his Christian faith informs his approach to leadership in business and the marketplace. Max De Pree was CEO of Herman Miller, a businessman, an author, and a Fuller Seminary trustee. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from our archives in celebration of…

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95 - Women in Ministry | Margo Houts and David Scholer 1:07:44

1+ y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Margo Houts and David Scholer discuss their experiences of women’s ministry roles in the latter half of the 20th century. Margo Houts is an ordained minister, professor, and Fuller alumna. David Scholer was a pastor and a New Testament professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from…

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94 - Our Samaritan Neighbors | Ian Pitt-Watson 27:15

1+ y ago27:15

27:15

Ian Pitt-Watson preaches about the history of the Samaritans and challenges the church to love, to recognize the goodness in, and to learn from the neighbors around us. Ian Pitt-Watson was a scholar, preacher, and Fuller Seminary professor. This FULLER curated series features lectures, speeches, and sermons from across Fuller’s history, drawn from …

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