Best Tim Dowling Podcasts (2024)

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Tim Dowling: Can Cynicism Improve Your Life? 45:48

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Guardian columnist Tim Dowling has spent decades chronicling his marriage and family life for the Weekend magazine. His self-deprecating humour and determinedly cynical approach have made him hugely popular with readers. In this classic episode, Tim and Andrew discuss the layers that go into a joke. What exactly is it that we’re doing when we laugh…

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Diana Richardson: Slow Sex: How Tantra Can Revolutionise Your Love Life 42:51

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Many couples come to me complaining of a dissatisfying love life: some are in a low-sex or no-sex relationship, while others experience sex as boring and mechanical. In this episode, Diana Richardson shares her “Slow Sex” program, and suggests how you can create a more loving sexual partnership, well into old age. We discuss: Tantric sex, love and …

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REX September 2nd - Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby, Dr Krispin Kannan & Beef + Lamb NZ General Manager Extension Justine Kidd 52:08

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Julia Jones fills in for Dom as he takes a much-deserved break! She chats to Agricultural Economist Susan Kilsby about the global rural economy... She catches up with Vet Dr Krispin Kannan to discuss transitioning from calving to mating season from a medical perspective... And she talks to Beef + Lamb NZ General Manage…

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Sep 2 An American Ascetic Orthodox Monk - Seraphim Rose 11:55

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The translations and summaries of Orthodox wisdom from Fr Seraphim Rose became valued as illegal Samizdat, material banned and shared in a clandestine manner under Communism. We look at the life and conversion of this monk who died at a young age after live a harsh asceticismBy Tim Byron

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Sep 1 Fr Dowling's Spiritual Exercises and Alcoholics Anonymous 8:25

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The Friendship between Jesuit Priest Ed Dowling and the founder of the AA Bill Wilson was deep and rich, We look at how Dowling became his advisor and sponsor and how he integrated the Ignatian Exercises into the 12 step programmeBy Tim Byron

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Aug 31 Grunewald and the Isenheim Altarpiece 8:40

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Matthias Grunewald masterpiece was commissioned by the Antonite Monks at Isenheim. His depiction of an excruciating crucifixion is now iconic and was commissioned in the context of a monastery that was treating victims of the plague and skin diseaseBy Tim Byron

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Decoding New Zealands Agri Markets with Susan Kilsby 29:34

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Julia talks with Susan Kilsby, New Zealand's top rural economist, about the latest trends in agriculture. They cover key market dynamics, challenges in beef, lamb, and dairy, and the impact of global economic shifts on New Zealand's farming sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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REX August 30th - Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast, Mark McCoard from NZ Deer Farmers Association, Lynda Gray from Deer Industry News and Fleur Wolstenholme from Treats of Tauop 58:07

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones from the Real Optimism podcast about her recent experience at the NZ Plant Protection Society symposium and filling in on the REX Daily Podcast next week... He talks with NZ Deer Farmers Association Chair Mark McCoard about the history of the industry, the current state of play and its prospe…

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Aug 30 Liverpool, Everton and the Rev Ben Chambers 8:54

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When Ben Chambers became the Methodist Minister at St Domingo's chapel he started the 'Band of Hope' putting on activities to distract youngsters from drink. Thus Everton FC was born and then its younger brother - the more successful Liverpool FCBy Tim Byron

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REX August 29th - George Adams from Synlait, Gilman Scholar Alum Darrin Vander Plas and Kieran Callaghan from Classic Sheepskins 52:32

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Synlait Chair George Adams about the proposed recapitalisation of the beleaguered Canterbury-based milk processor, what's led the company to this point and why former CEO and Chair John Penno is moving to block next month's vote... He talks with US based Gilman Scholar Alum Darrin Vander Plas about what …

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Aug 29 Michael Faraday, non conformism and electricity 9:55

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Today Michael Faraday induced the first electrical current - this would change civilization. Not formally educated - his enquiring mind was underpinned by his faith - we explore this todayBy Tim Byron

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REX August 28th - Jon Pemberton from Ag Proud NZ, Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges and Life Coach Shane Bird 42:00

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ag Proud NZ Chair Jon Pemberton about the risk of complacency within the agriculture sector, the volatile nature of an increasingly divisive political system and the ongoing efforts of Southlanders to improve its water quality... He talks with Freddy Gane from Kaituna Ridges near Havelock about making fa…

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Aug 28 Medellin and the start of Liberation Theology 8:44

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Paul VI opened the Second Conference of Latin American Bishops in Medellin, Colombia. This was influenced by the Brazilian educationalist Paolo Freire and his theory on 'conscientisation'. The conference endorsed the 'preferential option for the poor' and base Christian communities. This was the start of what would become known as Liberation Theolo…

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REX August 27th - Katie Milne from Predator Free 2050, Polly McGuckin from Exquisite Wool Traders, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Patsy Bass from Reefton Distilling Co. 45:47

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Predator Free 2050 board member and former Federated Farmers President Katie Milne about the progress made by Predator Free, its unintended positive consequences and her recent trip to the US... He talks with Polly McGuckin, the founder and GM of Exquisite Wool Traders, about the state of the wool indust…

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Aug 27 The Businessman who could be beatified 7:15

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Enrique Shaw was a successful lifelong businessman from Argentina. As he was dying awaiting for a life saving blood transfusion - hundreds of his employees queued outside the hospital to give him their bloodBy Tim Byron

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REX August 26th - DINZ Chef Shannon Campbell, Toby Williams from Federated Farmers, Clive Kaiser from Lincoln University and Young Butcher of the Year Sam Weller 38:44

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On Today's Rural Exchange Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Europe-based Deer Industry NZ Chef Shannon Campbell about preparing food for Kiwi athletes at the Paris Olympics, promoting NZ farm raised venison and living in Berlin... He talks with Federated Farmers meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about the recently released 'Why Pines?' report and why he …

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Aug 26 Ivan the Terrible's monk 8:01

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Adrian of Ondrusuv sacrificed his estate to become a monk after meeting a holy hermit. Ivan the Terrible. a tyrant and cruel leader asked him to be the godfather at his daughters baptismBy Tim Byron

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Aug 25 Nietzsche on the murder of God 20:44

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Friedrich Nietzsche died today in 1900 - one of the most influential intellectuals of the modern era. His relationship with God is much more complex than the famous statement that 'God is dead' Today we explore it and his lifeBy Tim Byron

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Aug 24 Non Conformists and the Book of Common Prayer 8:32

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Today approximately 2000 puritans resigned their pulpits as deadline came for forced assent to the Book of Common Prayer. We look at the remarkable impact they have had in both Britain and North AmericaBy Tim Byron

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Debt, Dollars, and Disruption: Macro trends with Jarred Mair 55:13

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Join me and Jarred Mair, Chief Insights Officer at MPI, as we dive into global macro trends. From debt-driven economies to emerging tech, Jared breaks down what’s shaping our future and how to navigate it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By rova | REX

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REX August 23rd - Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security, Peter Reynolds from Moral Compass and Geoff Rogers from High Country Fencing 49:45

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Alastair Miller from Aura Information Security about the recent ransomware attack in Switzerland in which a farmer’s automated milking systems were breached by hackers demanding payment, the threat cyberattacks pose to the wider agricultural industry and advice to stop it... He talks with Peter 'Razor' Reynolds, a…

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Aug 23 Brother Roger, the flowering of ecumenism & his violent death 9:30

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The Taize ecumenical monastic community in France was founded by Roger Schultz in the ashes of WW2. It still attracts thousands of young people every year as a community of reconciliation. Brother Roger was stabbed in the neck by a young Romanian woman.By Tim Byron

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REX August 22nd - Vet & Author Marcus Taylor, Andrew Burtt from Beef+Lamb NZ, REX Producer Jo Grigg and Todd Charteris from Rabobank 42:21

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with veterinarian and author, Marcus Taylor about his new book, 'The Ones That Bit Me', his career as a vet and his YouTube channel, Lord of the Vets... He talks with Andrew Burtt, Beef+Lamb NZ Chief Economist, about its annual Stock Number Survey which reveals sheep and cattle numbers are both down this year... He cat…

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Aug 22 Henri de Lubac & Spiritual Worldliness 14:08

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De Lubac was one of the most influential theologians of the 20th Century. His experience of WW1 and WW2 was followed by 10 years being banned from teaching by the Vatican. He was appointed cardinal by Pope John Paul 2, the first one to be named without being a bishop in the modern eraBy Tim Byron

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REX August 21st - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Brad Lake from The Brothers Green, Andy Caughey from Wool Impact and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 38:44

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+5.5%), tempering expectations and avoiding black bears in the wild... He talks with Brad Lake from The Brothers Green about why it's currently illegal to use hemp byproducts for animal feed and its efforts to try and reverse the situatio…

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Aug 21 Adam Gifford and the Gifford Lectures 7:57

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In his will dated today - Lord Adam Gifford, a Scottish Judge - bequeathed a large amount of money to annual lectureship in Natural Theology. Held in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews they have been very influentialBy Tim Byron

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REX August 20th - Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise, Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station and Mark Benns from Wingman 55:56

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On today's podcast, Dom talks to Ginny Dodunski from Wormwise about the return of the Bionic boluses to the market, drench resistance and the NZ Institure of Primary Industry Management awards held last night... He talks with Hamish Mackenzie from Braemar Station about his recent trip with a group of farming mates about their recent intrepid motorc…

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Aug 20 Demythologising Rudolph Bultmann 9:27

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Bultmann was one of the most influential post-war theologians in the quest for the historical Jesus. His theory of 'demytholigisation' however is now widely discredited ,,,, we explore whyBy Tim Byron

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Jareem Dowling in Manhattan, Kansas 57:33

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Jareem Dowling is entering his third season at Kansas State after being the first announced member of head coach Jerome Tang's inaugural coaching staff on March 29, 2022. Dowling was part of a coaching staff that helped reenergize a K-State program in 2022-23, guiding the Wildcats to their third-highest win total (26) and a thrilling run to the Eli…

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Bud Harris: Sacred Selfishness: Why You Should Tell Yourself "I Love You". 42:12

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As children we were probably taught that being selfish was a great evil, to be avoided at all costs. Jungian analyst and author Bud Harris, however, feels that “sacred selfishness” can be a path to genuine self-love, forgiveness and the wholeness we crave. In this episode, Andrew and Bud discuss How to value ourselves and live meaningful lives we l…

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REX August 19th - Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Sam McIvor from OSPRI, Gill Naylor from Rural Women NZ and Jill Abbott from Casting for Recovery 51:06

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Phil Duncan WeatherWatch about snow in the South and Antarctic polar vortexes... He talks with the new CEO of OSPRI, Sam McIvor, about his first few weeks in the role, the importance of biosecurity and M Bovis eradication efforts... He talks with Rural Women NZ National President Gill Naylor about its Leptospirosi…

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Aug 19 The Exodus and the Moabite Stone 8:14

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The discovery of a fascinating ancient stone in the Jordan has given us a fascinating peak into the world of the Tribe of Israel during its Exodus from EgyptBy Tim Byron

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Aug 18 Filming the Exorcist 10:07

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Warner Brothers most financially successful film the Exorcist was written by a student of Georgetown University, William Peter Blatty. Based on a true story of a Jesuit directed exorcism in St Louis, it provoked a remarkable reaction from audiencesBy Tim Byron

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Aug 17 Excavating Armageddon 9:20

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We look at the site of Megiddo, why it was strategically fought over for centuries, and what archaeologists have found there. In Greek it is known as Armageddon.By Tim Byron

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Overcoming the Odds - The Journey of Ben and Nikki Purua 1:02:58

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In this powerful conversation, Julia Jones talks with Ben and Nikki Purua about Ben's journey from a life born into gangs and time in prison to finding freedom and purpose in farming. They discuss the challenges they've overcome, the power of resilience, and their commitment to creating positive change for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Milking It Episode 3: Catching Up With Addie + Kip Nolan 10:33

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As part of the new series on REX brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK we catch up with Dairy Farmers Addie and Kip Nolan. Dom catches up with the pair to see how they are getting on with calving, what CMK and Figured have done to help with their farming decisions and more. Stay tuned for more episodes coming t…

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REX August 16th - Vincent Arbuckle from MPI, Richard Newson from Germany and Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan 53:29

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the Deputy Director General of Food Safety for MPI, Vincent Arbuckle, about ruminal bolus products which were found the be releasing active ingredients slower than expected, which ones are back on the market and the process involved since the first notification in 2022... He talks with German-based New Zealand dai…

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Apr 16 Operation Baptism - smuggling Jews away from the Nazis 7:25

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We look at the audacious 'Operation Baptism' which had the blessing of Pope Pius XII. Hundreds of Jews where rescued from Hungary and the Nazis by issuing them with false baptism certificates.By Tim Byron

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REX August 15th - Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations, Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg, Amelia Dunbar from The Bitches' Box and REX Producer Jo Grigg 50:04

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations about the benefits of dung beetles on livestock farms, their environmental and economic impact and why they aren't more prevalent in NZ... He talks with Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg about being back in Parliament after maternity leave, the major issues affecting her electorate a…

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Aug 15 Cologne Cathedral - 632 years in the making 8:12

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Cologne Cathedral is the largest twin spired Church in the world. Germanys most visited landmark it was regarded as a project to symbolize German nationhood. It houses the relics of the three Kings or Magi who visited the infant Christ.By Tim Byron

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REX August 14th - Tim Gale from the Game Animal Council, Alex Gorringe from the Kawhatau Valley and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts 46:40

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council General Manager Tim Gale about a private member's bill which would give hunters and anglers representation on the NZ Conservation Authority... He talks with Alex Gorringe from her family farm in Kawhatau Valley about its historic shearing quarters accommodation, Italian racing cars, gold and ho…

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Aug 14 Maximilian Kolbe - offering his life at Auschwitz 9:09

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Today we remember how the dynamic Franciscan Maximilian Kolbe offered his life for another at Auschwitz. We look at his rich life, his devotion to the ' Immaculada' and his legacyBy Tim Byron

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REX August 13th - Ian Knowles from Glenmark Springs, Simon Lee from Glenaray Station, Heidi Hitchman from Summit Solutions and Auriga Martin from Farm Focus 54:58

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with North Canterbury farmer Ian Knowles about dealing with drought, fire chairing the Hurunui District Landcare Group... He talks with Simon Lee from Glenaray Station in Northern Southland about the concept of 'lean farming', managing staff and its recent Beef+ Lamb NZ field day... He talks with Heidi Hitchman, founde…

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Aug 13 James Joyce, faith and Ulysees 8:20

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The great Irish Writer James Joyce had a confusing and complicated relationship with the Catholic Church. But his books have had a remarkable influence and followingBy Tim Byron

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Pete Mundo in Kansas City, Missouri 58:48

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Pete Mundo is currently the morning show host and assistant program director at 710AM KCMO in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, Mundo owns and operates an independent Big 12 sports digital media outlet, Heartland College Sports. Mundo, a graduate of Villanova University, had previous stops at CBS Sports Radio, Fox News Radio, and Sports Illustra…

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Paul Attinello: What is Your Relationship with Death and Mortality? 58:09

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Some of us try our best never to think about death, while some of us “live in death’s basement”. Composer, academic and psychoanalyst Paul Attinello lived through the suffering and loss of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. After testing positive for HIV/AIDS, he built a creative and achievement-filled life, over which death nevertheless always loomed…

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REX August 12th - Jack Cocks from Mt Nicholas Station, Ken Algie from Agmatch and Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe 48:48

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Jack Cocks from Mt Nicholas Station about his recent presentation at the International Farm Management Association Congress in Canada, the major talking points discussed at the event and his work with Farmstrong... He talks with Agmatch CEO Ken Algie about its first decade in business, what services it provides ho…

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Aug 12 Golden Roses & Our Lady of Aparecida 6:55

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Today we look at the tradition of Popes handing out Golden Roses that have been blessed on Laudate Sunday. How Paul VI gave one today to the Cathedral of Our Lady of AparecidaBy Tim Byron

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Aug 11 The Cosmology of Deep Ethics - G.F.R Ellis 8:53

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Today we look at the life and thought of George Ellis, committed Quaker and Cosmologist. Co-author with Stephen Hawking of the 'Yellow Peril' a standard text book on General Relativity Theory. Also developed the theory of kenotic-ethics which he claims is deeply imbedded in the universeBy Tim Byron

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Aug 10 Salvation outside the Church 14:22

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Today we remember the first papal encyclical that allowed for the possibility of Salvation outside of Church. We look at the history of soteriology - the theology of salvationBy Tim Byron

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