A Mount Vernon Ventures podcast about leading change and navigating innovation.
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Weekly preaching from Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Mount Vernon, WA.
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Sermons from Communion Church in Mount Vernon, WA. Pastor Jim Fikkert
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Proud History. Promising Future
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Intertwined: The Enslaved Community at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
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Intertwined tells the story of the more than 577 people enslaved by George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon. Told through the biographies of Sambo Anderson, Davy Gray, William Lee, Kate, Ona Judge, Nancy Carter Quander, Edmund Parker, Caroline Branham, and the Washingtons, this eight-part podcast series explores the lives and labors of Mount Vernon’s enslaved community, and how we interpret slavery at the historic site today. Intertwined is narrated by Brenda Parker and is a production ...
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Please enjoy sermons, videos, and other announcements and lessons on our new podcast channel.
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Conversations at the Washington Library is the premier podcast about George Washington and his Early American world.
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Reporting from in and around Illinois.contact@statewideshow.orgListen to Statewide across Illinois in:Bloomington/Normal – WGLT 89.1 (Saturdays 5 PM)Carbondale – WSIU 91.9 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Mount Vernon - WVSI 88.9 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Olney - WUSI 90.3 (Saturdays 3 PM and Sundays 6 AM)Quad Cities - WVIK 105.7 HD-2 (TBD)Rockford/DeKalb – WNIJ 89.5 (Saturdays 6 AM, Sundays 2 PM)Springfield/Decatur - WUIS 91.9 (Saturdays 9 AM)Peoria – WCBU 89.9 (Saturdays 5 PM)Pittsf ...
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Covenant Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Missouri is a relationship based church, a family that is founded on the principles of the Word of God. The worship is alive, the preaching is practical and relevant, and the programs are engaging for all.
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Skagit Talks is a 30 minute community informational radio show in Skagit Valley. Covering from Sedro-Woolley to Mount Vernon. At 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On KSVR 91.7 FM.
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The most significant aspect of our learning is what we do with it. Speaking intelligently with real people about global conflicts and issues that affect them has substantial educational value for students. This production consists of authentic student work - mistakes and all. Innovation Diploma is an innovative educational program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Georgia. Students learn through self-directed investigation and analysis while solving real problems. Students engage ...
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Join history blogger Howard Dorre and his wife Jessica Dorre for a deep irreverent dive into lesser-known stories of the early American presidents. They dig into the myths, mysteries, scandals, and drama of the founders and their families.
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Dr. Dominic Newlove Allotey is a dynamic preacher and teacher with an extraordinary depth of knowledge and understanding of the principles of God’s word. His vision is to empower each and every believer, to live a victorious life, through Jesus Christ; to actualize their potential, and tap into their God-given talents for the purpose of edifying their own lives and glorifying God’s Kingdom. He is the head pastor of Living Faith Ministries International Church – Rhema House in Mount Vernon, N ...
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Choose to be Curious is a show all about curiosity. We talk about research and theory, but mostly it's conversations about how curiosity shows up in work and life. Now syndicated and available via Pacifica RadioNetwork.
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A discussion on true crime cases within our criminal justice system. Subscribe to Allegedly Guilty on YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/AllegedlyGuilty and watch live with interactive chat. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allegedly-guilty/support
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How Does Mount Vernon's Innovation Diploma Shape Future-Ready Mindsets?
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In this episode, host Ann Marsh Rutledge and guest Krista Fancher from Mount Vernon School delve into the Innovation Diploma program's "Future of" course, revealing how it instills a future-ready mindset in students. Students tackle ambitious, real-world, industry projects and surpass expectations, fueled by intrinsic motivation. The Innovation Dip…
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By Evin Langley
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Ep. #227: A Mile in Their Shoes: Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
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The first in a series: looking at a place from multiple perspectives. I call it "A Mile in Their Shoes". We begin with people who have chosen to care for a bit of the Earth, the big-hearted, hard-working, fun-loving Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail. They have found community, purpose and lots to be curious about...Check out Friends of the Mount Ve…
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We dig into the centuries-old mystery of a cornerstone in Mount Vernon’s cellar that inspired a pivotal prop in the film National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Then we hunt for the truth behind that prop’s role in a battle between Hollywood and historical accuracy. Along the way we explore The War of Jenkins’ Ear, what the War of 1812 smelled like, an…
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Statewide: The legal fight over Black hair care products
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Studies have raised health concerns in regular users of chemical hair straighteners.By Sean Crawford
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Jesus uses an inadequate supply of bread and fish to feed 5000.By Jim Fikkert
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Ep. #228: Wrestling with Questions, with Ken Woodward
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We talk a lot about questions here on Choose to Be Curious. But talking about questions is one thing, really wresting with them is another.Ken Woodward not only curates questions, he leans into them. Big time. And that has changed his life in ways large and small that are an inspiration to me. I think they will be for you, as well.“Wrestling with t…
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Adapting Franklin & John Adams with Kirk Ellis
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We welcome Emmy and Peabody award winning screenwriter and producer Kirk Ellis to the show to talk about his work adapting Apple's new series Franklin as well as HBO's John Adams series. We dig into the rich characters and settings of Franklin, what Michael Douglas brings to the role of Benjamin Franklin, and what it was like adapting David McCullo…
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Statewide: Helping children process grief
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A special camp for young people brings together those who have lost loved ones.By Sean Crawford
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By Evin Langley
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Mark 6:14-29 | Preparing the Way Pastor Andrew LatulippeBy Jim Fikkert
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Statewide: The past, present and future of the Gemini Giant
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The nearly 30-foot tall statue has welcomed visitors along Route 66 for decades.By Sean Crawford
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Ep. #226: Foraging: Curiosity & Dancing with Nature, with Tama Matsuoka Wong
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I’ve been thinking that foraging – going from place to place looking for things one can eat – is a lot like the sampling and prioritizing of information gathering that neuroscientists are studying, just applied to things many of us readily dismiss as "weeds".Tama Matsuoka Wong is a finance lawyer turned professional forager. She got curious about t…
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By Barry McWilliams
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Mark 6:1-13 | Shake off the DustBy Jim Fikkert
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Ep. #225: A Special Alchemy: Curiosity, Empathy & Social Media, with Dr. Ben Rein
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Today’s conversation with Ben Rein, PhD is a Choose to be Curious trifecta: a neuroscientist, who studies empathy, has devoted himself to science communication, and willingly stands in the chaotic swirl where curiosity can go weirdly very awry.Ben is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Robert Malenka's lab at Stanford University and a science communic…
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Romans 5:1-11 | The Redeemer Pastor Jim FikkertBy Jim Fikkert
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By Evin Langley
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Statewide: When calls for campus mental health assistance go unanswered
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Colleges and universities have recognized the need, but say more resources are needed to meet demand.By Sean Crawford
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Ep. #224: Curiosity, Community Radio & Choosing to Trust, with Katya Gordon
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Author, journalist, sailor and community radio host Katya Gordon says radio pulls together everything she believes in: a shared purpose, old fashioned connection to one another, a vast array of differing ideas and priorities, and plain old hard work and commitment. We had a lovely and candid conversation about curiosity, spirituality, our many medi…
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What are the trends, issues, and opportunities for implementing AI in schools?
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In this episode of "Start with Questions," host Ann Marsh Rutledge and guests Jared Colley from The Mount Vernon School and Josh Clark from The Landmark School discuss changes in the conversation around AI in schools. Listen as they discuss trends, pressing issues, exciting opportunities, and practical advice for leaders for implementing AI in scho…
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This is the story of one man with big dreams who wanted to turn George Washington's Mount Vernon into a stop on his massive proposed theme park—a Disneyland on the Potomac named "The Spirit of America." In the 1960s and 70s, Joseph I. Goldstein was called the greatest threat to Mount Vernon since the British navy, and we dig into his wild plot and …
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By Evin Langley
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Mark 5:21-43 | Do not fear, only believe.By Jim Fikkert
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Statewide: An asylum seeker tells his story
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A man named Victor migrated to Chicago. He hopes to stay and build a better life for his family.By Sean Crawford
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EP. #223: The Social Side of Curiosity at Work, with Phil Thompson PhD
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Business and popular magazines are riddled with assurances that the best leaders are curious. That where curiosity goes, success will follow. I blithely encourage people to “choose to be curious.”But the truth is: it isn’t that simple.There is some skill involved. And, not surprisingly, more than a few social constructs.So, today we’re digging into…
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By Evin Langley
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Mark 5:1-20 | The mercy of JesusBy Jim Fikkert
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Statewide: A journey from prison to a PhD
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After 26 years in prison, we learn how one man is using his firsthand experience to educate others.By Sean Crawford
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Now Available on all platforms! In this new podcast from the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, we'll explore George Washington as both President and precedent. From the very origins of the US presidency at the Constitutional Convention to Washington’s final warnings in his Farewell Address, we will break down how one man shape…
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Now Available on all platforms! In this new podcast from the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, we'll explore George Washington as both President and precedent. From the very origins of the US presidency at the Constitutional Convention to Washington’s final warnings in his Farewell Address, we will break down how one man shape…
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Saving Mount Vernon and Everything the Light Touches
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We explore two women responsible for preserving George Washington’s Mount Vernon: the "Southern Matron" Ann Pamela Cunningham, who dedicated her life to saving the mansion from ruin in the 1850s, and the eccentric Congressperson Frances Payne Bolton who used her wealth and power to save Mount Vernon's pristine view from becoming an industrial waste…
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Ep. #222: Lessons in Curiosity from CreativeMornings with Regina Buono & Jess Whalen
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Do you have things you do, with any regularity, that feed your curious soul? Things that you just know will energize and enliven your day, your week, your whole month?You should. They make a difference.Allow me to introduce you to CreativeMorning, a global network of monthly breakfast gatherings "for the creative community" -- meaning: for you, me,…
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By Evin Langley
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Mark 4:35-41 | Peace! Be still!By Jim Fikkert
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Statewide: When it comes to sports betting, Pritzker wants a bigger cut of the action
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The state and sportsbooks are making more money than anticipated.By Sean Crawford
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Ep. #221: Seeing LIke a Location Scout, with Aaron Hurvitz
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What might the rest of us learn from someone whose job it is to observe places really closely?I met movie location scout Aaron Hurvitz at a wedding last summer and immediately thought (1) cool suit, and (2) interesting job – seems like a curiosity enterprise to me! Aaron’s location scouting credits include Joker, West Side Story, Indiana Jones and …
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By Evin Langley
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Mark 4:21-34. Parables of the KingdomBy Jim Fikkert
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Statewide: When health care systems fail to report abuse
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A Chicago Tribune investigation found numerous cases where staff facing abuse allegations were allowed to continue working with patients.By Sean Crawford
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Ep. #220: Superpower: Curiosity & Athletic Performance, with Addie Bracy
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Addie Bracy is a professional ultra trail runner, coach, and sport psychology consultant. She helps athletes of all ages and abilities to prepare for the mental demands of competing. She says curiosity is key.Check out Addie Bracy here: https://www.strivementalperformance.comTheme music by Sean Balick; “Glass Runner" by Marble Run, via Blue Dot Ses…
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We welcome historian and author H. W. Brands to the show to talk about the subjects of his new book, Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics. Topics include why everybody hated Hamilton, James Madison's political metamorphosis, and the founders' fear of election-stealing demagogues. Show n…
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By Evin Langley
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Mark 4:1-20 | Ears to HearBy Jim Fikkert
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Statewide: No more Skittles? Illinois considers banning some common food additives
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Four additives, found in thousands of food items, are targeted in a measure under consideration.By Sean Crawford
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How Might We Inspire Faculty Agency through Professional Learning?
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In this episode of "Start with Questions," host Ann Marsh Rutledge and guest Bo Adams from the Mount Vernon School highlight "Collider," a professional learning event at Mount Vernon School. It brings external conference benefits in-house, fostering collaboration among faculty and staff. Themes like purpose-based learning and artificial intelligenc…
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Ep. #219: Curiosity in Work, Life, Politics & Sports, with Matt Rogers
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Matt Rogers is a political strategist by profession and nature. I wondered what insights he might have about how curiosity shows up in politics. More than anything else, this ended up being a conversation about the risks of incuriosity. Matt sees the dangers for his beloved Eagles, in his experience as a political candidate, and in personal relatio…
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By Evin Langley
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Mark 3:22-35 | A Kingdom Divided and a New Family Pastor Andrew LatulippeBy Jim Fikkert
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Statewide: Illinois limits local control of wind, solar farms
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Under a law signed over a year ago, Illinois prohibited counties from moratoriums on wind and solar projects. That's angered some who call it "state government overreach."By Sean Crawford
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