Best Andre Paula Podcasts (2024)

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Boycott PEN America - Ft. Daniel José Older 59:52

2h ago59:52

59:52

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now that our Acolyte reviews are over, we have special guest and Luminous author Daniel José Older on to discuss the organically created boycott of PEN America. We talk about the importance of organizations in creating change, why speaking up matters, and how organizing is a creative process. Come for the Acolyte though…

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279 - Finding (and Selling) Your Artistic Magic with Ash Kaplan 28:42

2d ago28:42

28:42

In this episode, I'm diving in on the artistry of photography - a topic I don't often cover on this podcast... but not to worry: it doubles a business conversation, too! Ashley Kaplan is my guest, talking about how creating truly unique and memorable photographs can be a huge part of your business and marketing plans if you know how to position and…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Finale Ft. Arezou Amin 1:07:33

8h ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week marks the end of our Acolyte coverage with friend of the pod Arezou Amin! We've come a long way with such a nuanced show and the finale does not disappoint as a critque on the Jedi and the ways in which their rigidity informs their downfall. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @arezoudeetoo Instagram: @Paula…

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278 - Boost your Bottom Line 27:35

8h ago27:35

27:35

As creatives, I think we tend to overcomplicate things (right!?), but I'm all about making it simple for you to run a profitable photography business, and sometimes the simplest way to do that is to make sure you are squeezing every last drop of value out of what you're already offering. In that vein, today I'm sharing some strategic ways to maximi…

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NEW - Urantia Paper 11—The Eternal Isle of Paradise—§1. The Divine Residence 2:01:00

5h ago2:01:00

2:01:00

This week we begin a brand new paper, Urantia Paper 11, The Eternal Isle of Paradise! Haven't you always wanted to learn all about Paradise? For a year we've thoroughly explored and discussed The Urantia Book teachings on the three persons of Deity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Infinite Spirit. Now we discover what the revelation teache…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 7 with Jessica McNair 1:07:59

17h ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! Our penultimate review of The Acolyte is here, and we have a flashback to cover with a new friend of the pod, Jessica McNair! Andrés and Jessica chat about the diversity of show types in the current canon from Ahsoka to Andor and Mandalorian to The Acolyte before discussing the new flashback and how it creates nuance …

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277 - Diversifying Your Photography Portfolio with Tiffany Crenshaw 42:20

5h ago42:20

42:20

When I met Tiffany Crenshaw earlier this year, I knew I wanted to bring her on the podcast... and when she suggested a chat about not only the importance of showing diversity in your portfolio but also how exactly to go about making that a reality, I knew this episode was going to be a powerful one. Tiffany is a lifestyle photographer in Alabama, a…

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Urantia Paper 10—The Paradise Trinity—§8. The Trinity Beyond the Finite 2:01:00

3d ago2:01:00

2:01:00

The Paradise Trinity is like a cosmic superhero squad, and understanding them is like decoding the universe’s grandest mystery! That is certainly what we've attempted to do in our study of Urantia Paper 10 - The Paradise Trinity. This week we come to an end of this fascinating paper. We have covered much, but here are some key concepts: The Paradis…

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The Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 6 with Jeff Cagle 1:04:55

4d ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is joined by the Imperial Talker, Jeff Cagle, and the two sit down to talk about the incredible aftermath of an eventful lightsaber battle that is Episode 6. We talk about Vernestra's intimate call with a Senator, Qimir's unreliable seduction, and how structuring a relationship off of Reylo could be th…

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276 - Business Lessons from the Garden 26:10

23d ago26:10

26:10

I used to think I had a "black thumb" when it came to gardening, but back in 2020 when I had time to pay attention to my yard for the first time ever, I was surprised to discover that I had a bit more of a knack for it than I realized! Maybe that's less surprising now that I look back and see all the parallels between growing a garden and running a…

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Urantia Paper 10—The Paradise Trinity—§7. The Overcontrol of Supremacy 2:00:00

27d ago2:00:00

2:00:00

This week we continue our study of Urantia Paper 10, The Paradise Trinity. We'll be reading and discussing Section 7. The Overcontrol of Supremacy. In part, we will learn that The Supreme Being appears to reflect the attitude of the Trinity, but he is something less than the Trinity functioning in the finite universes. The overcontrol of the Suprem…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 5 with Peter 1:00:06

25d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we hang out with Peter of Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons - A Creative Writing Podcast to discuss Episode 5 of The Acolyte, Night. We learn who the Dark Sider is, and pour one out for the Jedi lost on Khofar. Come for the TV review, stay for the Trooper Trouble Trivia! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Min…

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275 - A Unique Approach to Marketing with Bobbi Barbarich 38:02

23d ago38:02

38:02

Every photographer reaches a point in their business where they're ready for the floodgates to open. You flip the switch on the virtual "open for business" sign, take a deep breath, and hope that the clients rush in. More often than not, though, we spend a good chunk of our businesses' early years (and sometimes later years) trying to find our peop…

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Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire - Dr. Chris Kempshall 1:09:26

20d ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a step back from our Acolyte reviews to discuss Beaumont Kin's historical and sociopolitical analysis of Palpatine's Galactic Empire. Come for the recognition of Alderaan as a genocide, stay for the horrendous PR conversation that ensues. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @ChrisKempshall Instagram…

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274 - Inquires Down? Consider this first... 29:36

21d ago29:36

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There's a lot of talk in the photo community these days about inquiries being down, which inevitably leads to talk (and a whole lot of insecurity) about pricing. The truth is, pricing may be a factor in the decreased inquiry equation... but it's only one factor. And the truth is that changing your prices without taking the time to evaluate the broa…

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Urantia Paper 10—The Paradise Trinity—§6. The Stationary Sons of the Trinity 2:00:00

25d ago2:00:00

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This week we continue our study of Urantia Paper 10, The Paradise Trinity. We'll be reading and discussing Section 6. The Stationary Sons of the Trinity. Reading this section, we discover that all law takes origin in God, the First Source and Center. God is law. This suggests that law is fundamental to the divine order and reflects the nature of th…

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Defy The Storm Review - Ft. Arezou Amin 1:08:50

26d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now at the midpoint of our Acolyte reviews, we wanted to take a step back and look at how Vernestra got where she did in the show by reviewing Defy the Storm which means Arezou is back on board to share insight, theories, and generally freak out about the Ro family. Come for the High Republic, stay for the most unhinged…

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273 - Maximizing Mini-Sessions with Paula Brennan 43:09

1M ago43:09

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It's often when I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place I come up with my most brilliant ideas... and I know I'm not the only one. Pressure has a way of forcing us to think outside the box and get creative about solutions we might not have otherwise considered. Paula Brennan, my guest today, likewise found a creative solution in a time of need, a…

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Urantia Paper 10—The Paradise Trinity—§5. Functions of the Trinity 2:01:00

1M ago2:01:00

2:01:00

This week, the Cosmic Citizen crew will be reading Urantia Paper 10, The Paradise Trinity, Section 5. Functions of the Trinity. We had hoped to get to this section last week, along with Section 4 of Paper 10, but we got into such a fantastic conversation (as usually happens) that we ran out of time. So, this week we are on to Section 5, and of cour…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 4 with Stephen Cannon 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Our Acolyte reviews continue and we have actor and Moisture Farmer Stephen Canon on the podcast to share his Dark Side user theories, weep for Kelnacca, and share his love of Star Wars with Andrés! Come for the Acolyte theories, stay for the Rebels discussion! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 …

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272 - Pricing Mindset with Kristin Sweeting 38:28

2M ago38:28

38:28

Pricing is probably one of the hottest topics in the photography education space. As someone who feels so strongly about helping photographers price themselves profitably that I've made it a cornerstone of my education business, I am always excited to bring you a fresh take on pricing... and today's show is exactly that. This episode features a gue…

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Urantia Paper 10—The Paradise Trinity—§4 & 5 Trinity Union of Deity & Functions 2:01:00

1M ago2:01:00

2:01:00

This week Andre, Chuck, Pam and Paula will be studying Urantia Paper 10, The Paradise Trinity. We'll focus on Section 4. The Trinity Union of Deity and hopefully Section 5. Functions of the Trinity. The Trinity is an association of persons functioning in a nonpersonal way, somewhat like the way a corporation functions as a nonpersonal entity subjec…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Hyde Fanale Pt. 2 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we begin our Acolyte review series for those who have had to wait a bit before diving into the show. Our first of this series is a 2-parter with guest Hyde Fanale. Part 2 covers episode 3 and the inciting incident on Brendok...from a certain point of view Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @Red_Arsenal42 I…

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271 - Injecting Personality into Your Website with Inkpot Creative 37:29

2M ago37:29

37:29

When I first started in this business, branding and online presence were not my strong suits. Over the years, though, I've come to realize how important it is to represent yourself well online... and after going through a massive website overhaul, I am even more attuned to how much work it takes to do that on a website! Enter KP and Jessie from Ink…

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Urantia Paper 10—The Paradise Trinity—§3. The Three Persons of Deity 2:01:00

2M ago2:01:00

2:01:00

This week Andre, Chuck, and Paula will be studying Urantia Paper 10, The Paradise Trinity, and we'll focus on Section 3. The Three Persons of Diety. There are three Positive and Divine Personalizations of Deity. God the Father: The First Source and Center. God the Son: The Eternal Son, who sustains an indispensable relationship to the Father. And G…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Hyde Fanale 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we begin our Acolyte review series for those who have had to wait a bit before diving into the show. Our first of this series is a 2-parter with guest Hyde Fanale. Part 1 covers the two episode premiere, so we talk a lot about the era as a whole alongside the start of the series! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty…

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270 - Optimize Your Workflow with Imagen AI with Noella Andres 46:16

2M ago46:16

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I consider myself a systems and workflow fanatic. Whether it's a system or a piece of tech, I geek out about tools that help us optimizing and streamline our workflows, not just because I've experienced firsthand how those tools can make or break you in business, but because it genuinely brings me joy to watch people get hours (days! weeks!!!) of t…

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Urantia Paper 10—The Paradise Trinity—§2. Deity Personalization 2:01:00

2M ago2:01:00

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This week on The Cosmic Citizen we will continue our study of Urantia Paper 10, The Paradise Trinity, with Section 2. Deity Personalization and maybe we'll get to Section 3. The Three Persons of Deity. Last week we talked a little bit about the author of Paper 10, a Universal Censor. We read that, "These unique beings are the judgment of Deity. The…

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A New Legislator - Rep. Ortiz and Disability Justice 59:33

2M ago59:33

59:33

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés talks with Rep. David Ortiz about Disability Justice, Historical Buildings, and the most dangerous Star Wars Villians! Come for the Jet Ski acronym, stay for protest history! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Rep. Ortiz: Davidortizco…

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269 - Overcoming Unconscious Programming with Renee Bowen 38:10

2M ago38:10

38:10

This week, I'm branching out a bit from the strictly business talk to dive into the topic of unconscious programming. Specifically, how the thought patterns and beliefs we form as children can impact our creativity and businesses as adults, particularly around things like money and worthiness. Renee Bowen is a photographer and mindset coach for cre…

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Urantia Paper 10—The Paradise Trinity—§1. Self-Distribution of the First Source 2:01:00

2M ago2:01:00

2:01:00

This week we start a brand new paper, Urantia Paper 10 - The Paradise Trinity! Will read the preamble to the paper and then Section 1 - 1. Self-Distribution of the First Source and Center. If you been following along with us, you know that about a year ago we started with Urantia Paper 1 and we have continued to study paper by paper from there. We'…

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A Personal Empire - Tales of the Empire Review 45:58

2M ago45:58

45:58

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, join Andrés for a deep dive into the plots explored in Tales of the Empire. Although the Empire is more of a background truth, the series dives into a lot of the internal struggles that people who join the Empire have to deal with. Releasing a series that highlights the horrors of Empire during an active ge…

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268 - The Transformative Power of the Simple Sales System with Mackenzie Romagni 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

Simple Sales turned four years old at the beginning of the year, and since it first landed on the scene back in 2020, thousands of portrait photographers have used it to run more profitable, sustainable businesses. Today's episode is an interview with one such student, Mackenzie Romagni. MacKenzie signed up for the Simple Sales Blueprint last year …

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Urantia Paper 9—Relation of IS to the U—§8. Personalities of the Infinite Spirit 2:01:00

3M ago2:01:00

2:01:00

Our final episode on the Infinite Spirit and on the three Primary Persons of the Paradise Trinity. What could be more appropriate than talking about the Infinite Spirit's diverse family. The Infinite Spirit possesses full power to transmit many of his powers and prerogatives to his co-ordinate and subordinate personalities and agencies. The first D…

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Return of the Legislator - Rep. Titone and Right to Repair 1:04:07

3M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we catch up with friend of the pod, Rep. Titone, and her work on the Joint Technology Committee, expanding Right-To-Repair law, and bringing a grassroots idea to policy arena and winning! Come for the Policy, stay for the 2001 references! Follow us: Rep. Brianna Titone Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @BriannaForColo…

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267 - Embracing your Hot Mess Success with Jessica Arden 32:33

3M ago32:33

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Everyone's journey as a photographer is different, and learning to trust the ride can be really difficult... especially in this age of social media, where comparisonitis runs rampant. Today's guest is my long time friend Jessica Arden (I even shot her wedding!), who lovingly describes herself as a "hot mess success." Jessica's journey as a photogra…

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U Paper 9—Relation of Infinite Spirit to the Universe—§7. Universe Reflectivity 2:01:00

3M ago2:01:00

2:01:00

This week we will be studying Urantia Paper 9—Relation of Infinite Spirit to the Universe—§7. So far, we've learned that the Infinite Spirit is a universal and divine minister who unceasingly ministers the Eternal Son’s mercy and the Universal Father’s love. He harmonizes with the stable, unvarying, and righteous justice of the Paradise Trinity. Th…

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Imperial Change - Regime Change in Crisis 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés discusses three elections in crucial countries during Tenuous times. While the US election is planned, both Iran and the UK are suddenly on election watch. In each country, the winner of each election will be able to make consequential moves in a complicated time. Come for the Chancellor Palpatine spee…

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266 - Broad Work vs. Deep Work 16:44

3M ago16:44

16:44

I recently read a quote by Seth Godin where he distinguished between long work and hard work, describing long work as routine, consistent effort without risk that most everyone makes, and hard work as the innovative, risky, and potentially transformative efforts that some people are willing to make. Both have their place, but there is a point at wh…

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Urantia Paper 9—Relation of Infinite Spirit to the Universe—§6. Mind-Gravity 2:02:00

3M ago2:02:00

2:02:00

The Cosmic Crew is back this week with our study of Urantia Paper 9, Section 6, The Mind-Gravity Circuit! 9:6.1.The Third Source and Center, the universal intelligence, is personally conscious of every mind, every intellect, in all creation, and he maintains a personal and perfect contact with all these physical, morontial, and spiritual creatures …

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Love and Orders - James Dillon and THRA (Pt. 2) 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés continues his conversation with James Dillon discussing the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. From the comics to the books and Skywalker Saga, this episode has it all! Come for The High Republic, stay for the political and religious analysis! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: …

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265 - Simplifying Your Instagram Workflow with Angela Shae 43:17

3M ago43:17

43:17

Almost every photographer I know has a love/hate relationship with Instagram. On one hand, it provides a free and relatively easy way for us to showcase our work and reach new clients. On the other hand, the amount of time it takes to create enough content to stay on top of trends and the algorithm can be enough to send you over the deep end. But w…

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Students for Onderon - Palestine Protests 53:02

3M ago53:02

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Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés has an update on the protests for a Free Palestine as students have begun taken the fight to power brokers in Higher Education as all universities in Gaza have been leveled and mass graves are being found in the rubble left behind. Come for the Politics, stay for the two sentence review of Tales of the…

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264 - Finding Your Marketing Superpower with Casey Fatchett 51:23

4M ago51:23

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I wish I could wave a wand and help every photographer see their superpower - that one thing they do better than anyone else - so that they could use it to own their place in the market. Since I'm (sadly) not a fairy godmother, I'm doing the next best thing by bringing on Casey Fatchett of The Nerdy Photographer. Casey and I geek out on marketing, …

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New Era, Old Friends - James Dillon and THRA (Pt. 1) 57:54

3M ago57:54

57:54

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés connects with James Dillon to discuss the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. There was too much great conversation to put in one episode, so we're gonna give you two parts! Come for The High Republic, stay for the Crash Landing review and queer love! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Inst…

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263 - Photography: A Love Story 18:45

4M ago18:45

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Remember that feeling of first love? That intoxicating, overwhelming feeling of being completely obsessed with that person, to the point where they were all you could think about day and night? Finding photography can be a lot like falling in love (and starting a business is like that first big commitment)... but after that initial spark fades, whe…

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Urantia Paper 9—Relation of Infinite Spirit to the Universe—§5. Ministry of Mind 2:02:00

4M ago2:02:00

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This week we resume our study of Urantia Paper 9 with Section Section 5. The Ministry of Mind. This paper is the last of the initial papers on God and his Deity Associates, authored by the Divine Counselor. In our study so far we have learned that The Infinite Spirit is also known as God the Spirit, the Third Great Source & Center, and the Conjoint…

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We Are All The Republic - Lisi Owen For The People 41:29

4M ago41:29

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Welcome to a special broadcast of Sithty Minutes! Andrés caught up with Lisi Owen and she tells us about the ideas she wants to see in the legal profession to support everybody involved in a way that respects our humanity. Come for the Clone Wars audio, stay for the theory of coercion! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RB…

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262 - Website Design Secrets with Kelsey Christine 37:54

4M ago37:54

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In the realm of marketing tools, your website reigns supreme, but navigating the sea of advice on its design can be daunting, to say the least. That's why I'm thrilled to welcome Kelsey Christine, a web designer who focuses on serving photographers. Today, Kelsey will guide us through the dos, don'ts, and latest trends in website design for photogr…

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Paper 9—Relation of the Infinite Spirit to the Universe—Absolute Mind Ministry 2:01:00

4M ago2:01:00

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This week we resume our study of Urantia Paper 9 with Section Section 4. The Absolute Mind, which we began last time. This paper is the last of the initial papers on God and his Deity Associates, authored by the Divine Counselor. There is a good chance that we will also get to Section 5. The Ministry of Mind. The absolute mind is the mind of the Th…

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