Best René Peters Podcasts (2024)

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In the Hotseat with Dr. Peter A. James and Shayna Renee Hammond (Part 2) 21:04

26d ago21:04

21:04

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Shayna Renee Hammond and Dr. Peter A. James, we dig deeper into the transformative power of accountability partnerships. Learn how to overcome hesitation, expand your perception of time, and use vulnerability as a strength both at work and at home. Shayna shares how her accountability partners help her th…

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EP-188 JETLAG JUNKIE: Exploring Purpose, Adventure, and Belonging Through Travel with Jeff Johns 40:12

18m ago40:12

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In this episode of the 10Adventures podcast, we sit down with Jeff Johns, author of Jet Lag Junkie, to explore how travel reshaped his life and worldview. Jeff takes us on a journey from his days as a lost college student with ADHD to becoming a globe-trotting adventurer who has visited nearly 100 countries. Along the way, he found purpose in disas…

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Sermon: The Defeat of Death as Realization of Reciprocity in Christ 32:30

6h ago32:30

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The logic of Christ defeats the necessary logic surrounding death, in which life is fragmented and sequential in its beginning and end, but Christ's defeat of death introduces an order in which life reigns over death, and in this logic the life of Christ is an eternal reality, bringing together time and eternity, God and incarnation in a reciprocal…

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Inside a HAUNTED Manor on HALLOWEEN Night! | Emily Hartley and Charlie Lennox 35:03

10h ago35:03

35:03

In the tiny, sleepy town of Gibbon, Nebraska, a Halloween party was being held. At the party, Emily Hartley–a hometown girl, recently returned from college–met Charlie Lennox, a handsome young man from Chicago. Charlie had inherited Blackthorn Manor, an old, dilapidated mansion in which a ghost was rumored to dwell. Together, Emily and Charlie expl…

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Our Children & The Power of Self-Acceptance 35:15

15h ago35:15

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In this week’s episode of Reading to Connect, we’re joined by Christy Mandin, the creative mind behind Millie Fleur's Poison Garden. Christy shares how her picture books inspire children to embrace their unique selves, helping parents foster resilience and self-acceptance in their kids. We discuss how simple affirmations and gentle encouragement ca…

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Nicholas Spencer, "Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science & Religion" (Oneworld, 2024) 55:32

1h ago55:32

55:32

Most things you 'know' about science and religion are myths or half-truths that grew up in the last years of the nineteenth century and remain widespread today. The true history of science and religion is a human one. It's about the role of religion in inspiring, and strangling, science before the scientific revolution. It's about the sincere but e…

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David Peña-Guzmán: Animals Dream and that Makes Them Morally Considerable (JP) 51:08

4h ago51:08

51:08

In his marvelous new book, When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness (Princeton UP, 2023), David Peña-Guzmán (SF State as well as the lovely philosophical podcast Overthink) offers up something new in animal studies--"a philosophical interpretation of biological subjectivity." Although we share no linguistic schema with animals t…

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Greg Epstein, "Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:29:57

2h ago1:29:57

1:29:57

Technology has surpassed religion as the central focus of our lives, from our dependence on smartphones to the way that tech has infused almost every aspect of our lives including our homes, our relationships, and even our bodies. Beyond these practical matters, Tech has become a religion with multiple sects who follow their own beliefs, practices,…

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson with Steve Connell: What If We Get It Right? 1:01:05

22h ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, the beloved marine biologist and policy expert imagines an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures.

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Peter Harrison, "Some New World: Myths of Supernatural Belief in a Secular Age" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:00:01

1d ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In his famous argument against miracles, David Hume gets to the heart of the modern problem of supernatural belief. 'We are apt', says Hume, 'to imagine ourselves transported into some new world; where the whole form of nature is disjointed, and every element performs its operation in a different manner, from what it does at present.' This encapsul…

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Michael Hardt, "The Subversive Seventies" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:26:54

1d ago1:26:54

1:26:54

A thought-provoking reconsideration of how the revolutionary movements of the 1970s set the mold for today's activism. The 1970s was a decade of "subversives". Faced with various progressive and revolutionary social movements, the forces of order--politicians, law enforcement, journalists, and conservative intellectuals--saw subversives everywhere.…

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Jordan Daniel Wood on the Necessity of Creation, Incarnation, and Love 55:37

2d ago55:37

55:37

In this conclusion to part 4, Jordan takes on the scholastic notion that creation and incarnation are not a necessity, suggesting that such a notion leaves us with no particular understanding of God or his love. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!…

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EP-187 PADDLE TO THE ARCTIC: Exploring North America’s Wild Waterways with Jonathon Rau and Zach Fritz 43:42

3d ago43:42

43:42

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathon Rau and Zach Fritz, two passionate adventurers who take us deep into the heart of their latest expedition: paddling a remarkable 4,400-kilometer route through some of North America’s wildest landscapes. Starting at Zach’s family cabin in Big Falls, Minnesota, this journey reflects a lifelong connection to …

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Nathan J. Murphy, "The Ideas That Rule Us: How Other People's Ideas Rule our Lives and How to Change it" (Prepolitica, 2024) 26:14

4d ago26:14

26:14

The Ideas That Rule Us: How Other People's Ideas Rule Our Lives and How to Change it (Prepolitica, 2024), political theory researcher, author, and entrepreneur Nathan J. Murphy takes an eye-opening, multi-disciplinary deep dive into how others’ ideologies, perceived societal norms, and pop culture influences shape our lives, through our decision-ma…

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Sermon: The Real World Work of Christ Versus Penal Substitution 28:59

4d ago28:59

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The Gospel of John depicts a real world deliverance from fear, real world healing from sin and slavery, and this is captured in John's deployment of Passover and treatment of Isaiah and the Suffering Servant, in which human evil (not God) results in his suffering and God brings mercy and healing from out of his oppression. This stands in contrast t…

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Matilde Masso, "Contested Money: Towards a New Social Contract" (Routledge, 2023) 51:54

5d ago51:54

51:54

Discussing money is always accompanied by controversy as well as enchantment. Debating what money is and how it performs its main functions in the contemporary economy is fundamental to understanding the social consequences of money transformation associated with the digital revolution. This book explores the links between the current and prospecti…

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198: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 189 - Melissa Devore, President of Amici Cellars 30:17

7d ago30:17

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Meet Melissa Devore, the president of Amici Cellars, a powerhouse of a winery located in Napa! Melissa went from graduating Rice University with a Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry degree to working with wineries in Chili to now heading up an iconic California winery. She's my guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podca…

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The Long View: Stephen R. McFadden’s Lessons in Creativity and Resilience 34:10

10d ago34:10

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I had a conversation with Stephen R. McFadden, a long-time friend and creative professional, about his 25+ year journey from Jackson, Mississippi to New York City. We explored the key principles that have guided his career—from producing videos on cruise ships to freelancing and working with brands like IFundWomen. Stephen shared valuable insights …

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Getting Personal Episode 22 | "Just Go Ask Your People": Straight Talk on Benefits with CHRO Mari Sifo 29:49

8d ago29:49

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Mari Sifo, EVP & CHRO at Host Hotels, cuts through the HR jargon to share a refreshingly simple approach to employee benefits. In this candid conversation, Mari and Lauren dive into the art of personalizing benefits without losing your mind (or budget). Discover why "What can we do?" might be the only question you need to revolutionize your benefit…

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Ada Limón and Peter Sís: In Praise of Mystery 54:57

8d ago54:57

54:57

The U.S. Poet Laureate and Caldecott honoree Illustrator discuss their transcendent picture book featuring a poem that will travel into space aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper.

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René Boer, "Smooth City: Against Urban Perfection, Towards Collective Alternatives" (Valiz, 2023) 1:10:12

8d ago1:10:12

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In cities across the world, a new urban condition is spreading rapidly: an ever-increasing push toward efficiency, sanitization, surveillance and the active eradication of any aberration, friction or alternative. From Dubai, Hong Kong and London to Amsterdam and Cairo, the smooth city, with its gated communities and theme-park zones, insidiously tr…

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Steven Levitsky, "Tyranny of the Minority: How to Reverse an Authoritarian Turn, and Forge a Democracy for All" (Crown, 2024) 44:41

8d ago44:41

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America is undergoing a massive experiment: It is moving, in fits and starts, toward a multiracial democracy, something few societies have ever done. But the prospect of change has sparked an authoritarian backlash that threatens the very foundations of our political system. Why is democracy under assault here, and not in other wealthy, diversifyin…

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Standing His Ground: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Dan Rossi, New York’s Hot Dog King 1:06:21

8d ago1:06:21

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Discover the inspiring story of Dan Rossi, New York’s Hot Dog King, as he navigates resilience, loss, and revival. A Vietnam War veteran and former hot dog empire builder, Rossi’s journey from the Bronx to The Met is a tale of grit and determination. Feature Story: https://www.newyorksaid.com/dan-rossi-new-york-hot-dog-king…

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29. Rafael Frenk 53:27

9d ago53:27

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In dieser Episode des Aligned Founder Podcasts spricht René mit Rafael Frenk, Co-Founder von GLOW25 und Primal State Performance GmbH, über persönliche Schicksalsschläge, unternehmerisches Wachstum und die Verbindung von innerer Heilung und beruflichem Erfolg. Rafael teilt offen die Geschichte des Verlusts seiner Mutter, ein einschneidendes Erlebni…

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Jordan Wood on Reciprocal Causality in Maximus 1:05:16

9d ago1:05:16

1:05:16

The death of Christ encompasses all dying and the life of Christ encompasses all of life, so that every individual true beginning and end is to be found in Christ. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!By Paul Axton

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EP-186 EVEREST BASE CAMP ADVENTURE: Backpacking Tips and High-Altitude Trekking with Matt Shafter 33:03

10d ago33:03

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In this episode of The 10Adventures Podcast, we chat with Matt Shafter, an adventurer who has mastered the art of balancing work and travel, allowing him to explore the world for three months each year. Matt shares his journey from a corporate job in Illinois to becoming a traveling physical therapist, giving him the flexibility to live in the moun…

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Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee, "Confucian Feminism: A Practical Ethic for Life" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 58:31

11d ago58:31

58:31

In Confucian Feminism: A Practical Ethic for Life (Bloomsbury, 2024), Li-Hsiang Lisa Rosenlee expands the theoretical horizons of feminism by using characteristic Confucian terms, methods, and concerns to interrogate the issue of gender oppression and liberation. With its theoretical roots in the Confucian textual tradition, this is the first re-im…

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Francisco Aboitiz, "A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds: The Evolution of Life and Consciousness" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:11:25

11d ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Francisco Aboitiz is a professor at the Medical School and the director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Neuroscience at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds: The Evolution of Life and Consciousness (MIT Press, 2024) tells the story of life and nervous systems. It introduces the conceptual framework an…

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Sermon: The Work of Christ and the Two Goats of Yom Kippur 24:13

11d ago24:13

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Yom Kippur, the sacrifice of the Yahweh Goat and the sending of the Azazel Goat into the Abyss is the primary holy day for understanding the work of Christ. Clearly dividing and understanding the work of each goat arrives at a different meaning then those theories (like Calvin's) which fuse the work of the goats. Christ's life and death, like that …

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Storytelling, Friendship, and Connecting Through Books 35:09

13d ago35:09

35:09

In this episode of the Reading To Connect Show, host Quinn Cummings sits down with Dork Diaries creator Rachel Renee Russell and her daughter, Nikki Russell, to discuss the 16th book in the beloved series. Together, they explore the magic of chapter books, the transition from picture books to longer stories, and how parents can bond with their chil…

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The Social Contract in the Ruins: A Conversation with Dr. Paul DeHart 58:23

15d ago58:23

58:23

In the latest episode of Madison’s Notes, we sit down with Dr. Paul DeHart, professor of Political Science at Texas State University and author of The Social Contract in the Ruins: Natural Law and Government by Consent (University of Missouri Press, 2024). In this illuminating discussion, Dr. DeHart challenges the prevailing belief that social cont…

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Getting Personal with Compt: Episode 18 | Communication At All Levels with Renee Viens 22:08

15d ago22:08

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EA Renee Viens has the secret sauce when it comes to communicating at various levels across an organization. While it's a skill that comes naturally to her, she has fantastic advice, tips, and tricks, for those who are working on their own communication skills in the workplace. We cover that and more in the first episode of Getting Personal with Co…

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Getting Personal Episode 20 | People-First Policies and Benefits with HR Leader Anna Corfey 33:58

16d ago33:58

33:58

In a world where employee needs are as diverse as they are dynamic, understanding the human side of policy-making is more crucial than ever. Join us as Anna Corfey shares her personal journey and its impact on her approach to HR and benefits design. 🔹 What to Expect: - Insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of employee benefits. - Strateg…

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Getting Personal Episode 19 | What's New in Employee Benefits with Sims Tillirson 33:45

15d ago33:45

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In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, join host Lauren, the Head of Brand and Communications and special guest Sims Tillirson. As the Senior Vice president of Sales and Broker Partnerships at BLUE RAVEN Actuarial and a seasoned professional in employee benefits, education, communication, and enrollment, Sims brings a decade of expertise t…

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Getting Personal Episode 17 | Burnout to Balance with Ryan Johansen 22:42

15d ago22:42

22:42

In this episode, Host Lauren Schneider, Head of Brand and Communications at Compt, and guest Ryan Johansen of Stress Less & Get More Done get raw and real. Ryan shares the pivotal experiences and insights that transformed his journey from overwhelming work stress to achieving a fulfilling balance of empowerment. What to expect: 1. Journey to Empowe…

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Getting Personal Episode 16 | The ROI of Employee Happiness with Andy Gauthier 22:26

15d ago22:26

22:26

In this episode of 'Getting Personal with Compt,' host Lauren Schneider, Head of Brand and Communications at Compt, chats about the ROI of the employee experience with Andy Gauthier, founder of Mighty Startup. Andy, an expert in the field with a background in accounting and co-founder of Bot Keeper, shares his insights on balancing budget constrain…

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Getting Personal Episode 15 | Grief at Work with Ari Simon 26:23

15d ago26:23

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In this episode of "Getting Personal with Compt," we discuss the importance of addressing grief in the workplace. Founder of Grief at Work, Ari Simon, joins host Lauren Schneider to discuss why understanding and making space for grief can transform your workplace into a more compassionate and productive environment. 🌟 Highlights 🌟: - Ari Simon's jo…

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Getting Personal Episode 14 | Merging Hospitality and Office Culture with Peter Rahbar 23:54

15d ago23:54

23:54

In this episode of "Getting Personal with Compt," Lauren Schneider sits down with employment attorney and founder of The Rahbar Group, Peter Rahbar. They discuss how principles from the hospitality industry can elevate employee experience and engagement in office settings. From the challenges of getting workers back post-pandemic to the nuances of …

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Getting Personal Episode 13 | Student Loan Stipends and Financial Wellness with Jeffrey Hull, Founder and CEO of SavvyFi 24:47

19d ago24:47

24:47

Hosted by Lauren Schneider, our Head of Brand and Communications, this episode of Getting Personal with Compt dives into the hot topic of student loan reimbursement in the workplace. Meet Our Guest: Jeffrey Hull, Founder and CEO of SavvyFi In this episode, we're excited to bring you Jeffrey Hull, the brilliant mind behind SavvyFi, a platform that e…

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Getting Personal Episode 12 | Fire Protection and Security Employee Retention with Jarrad Smith 21:45

15d ago21:45

21:45

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Head of Brand and Communications, Lauren Schneider, catches up with an old coworker, Jarrad Smith. Jarrad is the Security Service Field Team Leader at Keystone Fire and Security, a Pye Barker Company. Listen to us talk about how managers can effect change within an organization by building a culture w…

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197: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 188 - Jamie Paquin, Owner of Tokyo wine store, Heavenly Vines 23:40

15d ago23:40

23:40

Of course, I spend my final night in Japan at a wine store that ONLY sells Canadian wine! If you find yourself in Tokyo, you have to check out Heavenly Vines and their excellent selection of all things Canadian vino. My guest on the podcast, making his return is the co-owner, Jamie Paquin.By Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

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Richard Powers with Marlon James: Playground 57:47

15d ago57:47

57:47

Author Richard Powers discusses his latest novel, Playground, which intertwines tales of technology, race, friendships, and the environment.

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