Best Crowd Source Podcasts (2024)

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Jn 6-60-69 Do not return to your previous way of life! 8:51

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Send us a Text Message. This Gospel is likely one of the most difficult to understand. Understandably, his first listeners are struggling to comprehend this teaching especially because they were taking Jesus literally. Jesus develops the lesson inviting his listeners to think on the level of Spirit. We have an account of a significant loss of disci…

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OHAC 57: I Refuse to Understand It

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Take a deep breath and strap in for an episode description that is 100% written by a human. In this episode of Operation: Have a Conversation, join three meat-space acquaintances, Mark, Jack, and Mikhail, as they flounder around the philosophical backwaters of Artificial Intelligence usage in various situations, whether cloudified or groundstuck. I…

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OffHeap 86. Of striking crowds and independence 1:17:55

1d ago1:17:55

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So last time we recorded we still have a running windows operating system and we haven't seen the Crowdstrike meltdown happen yet. We also hear of JRuby achieving independence, Quarkus moving into CommonHaus and Intel letting go people (are they losing the AI battle?). An interesting episode, drop in for a listen! https://www.javaoffheap.com/datado…

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John 6:51-58 What does Jesus mean that He is the bread of life? 10:15

9d ago10:15

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Send us a Text Message. already figured out this is a very pronounced theme in John. This Gospel is likely one of the most difficult to understand. Without doubt, those who first heard Jesus speaking these words must have struggled to comprehend this teaching especially because they were taking Jesus literally. We need to remember that Jesus has ta…

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Jn 6:41-51 Jesus is clear, he is the source of coming to know God. 7:21

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Send us a Text Message. Most loving relationships do experience the ebb and flow of relationships. Relationships go through periods of intensity and periods of distance. People sometimes like being close and other times they need their space. Its clear that God respects our space, but we can clearly see he is the pursuer in this relationship. Some …

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#21 - The Flan in the Face (Radiohead - Hail to the Thief) 2:51:02

9d ago2:51:02

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in the second of two previously unreleased episodes recorded in mid-2023, Max and Liz finally talk about Radiohead via perhaps their hardest album to pin down, 2003's Hail to the Thief. new kitschfork will be coming soon! liz's bandcamp: https://ellaguro.bandcamp.com/ and soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ella-guro…

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Making Catholic Education Inclusive and Accessible 54:26

14d ago54:26

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Abriana Chilelli describes the beginning of Fire Foundation Denver as nothing short of providential. Just as Covid came on the scene, several parents of children with disabilities wrote in large numbers to the Archdiocese of Denver with the request for support to help them educate their children in Catholic schools, many of which were not prepared …

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Jn 6- 24-35 Aug 4-24 Jesus is closer than we think! 7:50

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Send us a Text Message. In the Gospel, we are told that the people have found Jesus after having searched for him for awhile. Jesus challenges them to look at their reasons for following him. Ideally Jesus probably wished they were following him because they wanted to learn more in order to deepen their faith. Jesus realizes however, that most peop…

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John 6:1-15 Jesus feeds the crowds with mere crumbs 7:56

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Send us a Text Message. John describes the miracle of Jesus feeding a large group of followers. John indicated 5,000 men. We don’t know how many women or children were present. I suspect there might be some exaggeration here. Although Jesus knew what he was going to do, he still asks Philip to give an opinion of what could be done. It is a great te…

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#20 - The Children Huddled And Devoured (Animal Collective - Spirit They've Gone, Spirit They've Vanished) 2:18:57

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KITSCHFORK IS BACK!!! ...sort of? in this previously un-posted episode from mid 2023, Liz and Max chatter about some Guided By Voices lore before getting into an incredibly crucial pillar of 2000's Pitchfork indie music: Animal Collective. and more specifically: their classic but still somewhat lesser-known 2000 debut (sort of - it was originally c…

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Mk 6-30-34 Jesus warns us about Compassion Fatigue 10:10

1M ago10:10

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Send us a Text Message. In Today’s Gospel from Mark, we learn that the apostles had returned from some mission activity and are updating Jesus on their experiences. What is immediately noteworthy is that Jesus’ first response is an invitation to get away and rest. It seems to me that Jesus is talking about the value of rest. Jesus is a head of his …

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OffHeap 85. The (Economic?) Future of Open Source? 1:26:33

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Allright, so in the middle of summer, and what better way to fight the summer heat than to have a cold one and talk about tech, right? We got together again and discuss the cool things that are happening (Java 22, Kotlin 2.0), and then we take a detour on looking at what's happening in the open source space (RedHat prunes Middleware, OCI Stops Fund…

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Mk 6: 7-13 Jesus is preparing his disciples for life 7:39

2M ago7:39

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus is sending his disciples to gain some missionary experiences. The first thing is that Jesus sends the disciples out two by two. I thought Jesus could have doubled his impact by sending them out alone. It becomes clear that Jesus is not concerned with numbers. He is making several teaching points about spirituality and …

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Mark 6-1-6 Jul 7-24 Jesus coming home to less than he hoped for 7:47

2M ago7:47

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Send us a Text Message. The Gospel Mark 6:1-6 is unusual, it seems that Jesus is returning to his hometown, likely to visit his family and friends. We don’t know if this visit occurred early in his mission work or towards the end. However, his family and friends have heard about his ministry, and they are not impressed. Jesus is understandably disa…

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Building up the Church 59:03

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After what he calls a “powerful, mystical experience” with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Robert “Bobby” Kloska’s life forever changed. The assurance he received that all would be well if he sought first the kingdom of God (Mt 6:33) has proven a calming guide through health struggles, disappointments, change of plans, and the various phases of his profes…

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168 - The BIG Announcement 46:16

2M ago46:16

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HUGE COMPANY MERGER IN B2B SAAS! Tune in to this special episode to hear Jared and Isaac explain why this is such an important event in this industry. They also explore the synergy between ecosystem-led growth (ELG) and Nearbound marketing, emphasizing their positive impact on B2B. Takeaways The merger between Crossbeam and Reveal creates a unified…

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Mark 5:21-43 The very essence of Jesus is healing 9:37

2M ago9:37

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s Gospel is a miracle story within a resurrection story. The first is the story of a woman who is healed after many years of suffering from hemorrhages. This miracle story is unique as the miracle happens without her saying anything to Jesus. She believes that she simply needs to touch the hem of his garment for the he…

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167 - Building SaaS Credibility in a Skeptical World - Bobby Napiltonia 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Jared and Bobby Napiltonia discuss the current SaaS go-to-market landscape, covering the future of subscriptions, AI in pricing and customer support, and evolving channel dynamics. They highlight AI's impact on industries, the rise of robotics, and the changing review site landscape. Emphasis is placed on adaptation, partnerships, niche markets, ve…

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Mark 4:35-41 Jesus calms the storm in our lives 7:14

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s Gospel describes an experience Jesus had with his disciples on the Sea of Galilee. This story was well known during the early days of the Church, especially during the persecutions. The early Church community was often in crisis as it dealt with factions from within and persecutions from the Roman Empire. The people …

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112. Matt Vitale from Birchal on Crowd-Sourced Funding 43:54

2M ago43:54

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We chat with Matt Vitale, Founder and CEO of ⁠Birchal⁠ — Australia's largest Crowd-Sourced Funding (CSF) platform. We talk about WA being one of their leading markets and what makes a strong CSF campaign. This episode is an insightful listen for anybody who's considering raising capital through a CSF campaign or just interested in the story of Birc…

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166 - Pete Caputa’s Return: The Partner Led Startup Story 45:10

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Peter Caputa explores building successful partnerships and the unique value partners bring. He talks about differentiation, customization, network effects, joint value propositions, unique data access, and turnkey marketing campaigns. Pete also discusses collaborative growth, leveraging customers and partners for effective marketing, and the shift …

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Mark 4:26-34 Having the faith of a mustard seed 9:06

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Send us a Text Message. We have two very short parables where Jesus is describing the Kingdom of God. The first question that comes to mind is what does Jesus mean by “kingdom of God”? The term is used 126 times in the Gospels alone. I am also reminded of the statement where Jesus said: “If you had the faith the size of a mustard seed you could say…

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165 - From Zero to $400M in Revenue - Finding Success in a Crowded SaaS Market with Jeff Cheal 47:13

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Jeff Cheal joins Isaac and Jared to explain how Optimizely has grown in a competitive market and the importance of partnerships in their success. Optimizely, a leading optimization and experimentation platform, recently announced crossing $400 million in revenue. The company's growth can be attributed to its diversified business model and focus on …

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Mark 3:20-35 Can we refuse salvation? 8:01

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Send us a Text Message. This Gospel is perhaps one of the most unusual of all the Gospels. Jesus’ family, including his mother Mary are coming to take him home believing that he is either possessed or has lost his mind. Jesus is accused of being possessed by members of his own family. Due to the lack of understanding of mental illness in those days…

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Getting Your Diocese Ready for a Campaign 45:43

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Michael Hoffman has years of financial services and diocesan development experience and, in this episode, draws on that experience to share important tips for any diocese considering a capital campaign. “We knew we needed to do something… nothing was not an option,” Michael said of the diocesan financial needs at his previous position as the Direct…

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164 - Why Your SaaS Partnerships Aren't Delivering - Scott Wueschinski's Solution 40:10

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Scott Wueschinski from HTEC, a digital consulting and software engineering company, discusses the unique perspective of being on the consulting side of partnerships and the importance of delivering outcomes for clients. Scott emphasizes the need for transparency, collaboration, and a client-first approach in partnerships. He also touches on the cha…

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MK 14:12-16,22-26 The Eucharist, the meal of liberation! 8:04

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus and the disciples are celebrating the Passover Meal, a major feast day in the Jewish faith and history. The Passover commemorates the “passing over” of the angel of death who would strike down the first born of the Egyptians. This was the tenth and final plague that Moses would bestow on the Egyptians to force the Phar…

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163 - How to Go All-In on an Ecosystem, with Daniel Zarick 46:36

3M ago46:36

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Daniel Zarick explains the benefits and challenges of building a product on a platform, specifically on the HubSpot ecosystem. He shares how Arrows, an onboarding tool, chose to build on HubSpot and how they focused on creating valuable content for HubSpot users to capture their attention and build trust. Daniel also highlights the value of creatin…

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Matthew 28:16-20 Who is God for you? Nurturing your faith 8:27

3M ago8:27

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Send us a Text Message. I urge you to spend some time reflecting on who God is for you? The answer may give you insight about how you see God, your expectations of God and how you allow God to impact your life. One of the questions I ask people is; “What does God have to do to get your attention?’ This is another way of looking at what God means to…

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162 - "I Built My Entire Business on Nearbound Principles" - with Tim Chermak 55:35

3M ago55:35

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Tim Cermak discusses the evolution of marketing strategies, stressing the importance of authentic content to build trust and brand recognition. Tim explains "fuzzy ROI" and the challenges of measuring digital marketing effectiveness. The conversation covers the shift from traditional marketing to community-focused approaches, emphasizing partnershi…

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John 20:19-23 The Disciples on Fire after receiving the Spirit 7:26

3M ago7:26

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s Gospel is an account of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples. This account is very different from the other accounts in the Gospels. Jesus makes another appearance. He welcomes his disciples with the call to Peace. I want to point out that Jesus said this to the disciples who were afraid, the doors were lo…

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111. Sean Williams — AutogenAI 57:06

3M ago57:06

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On this episode, we're joined by Sean Williams, founder of AutogenAI. We talk about the world of generative AI and how he's using it to help companies write better proposals, faster. Sean is a serial entrepreneur and exited his previous company, Corndel Ltd, in November 2020 in a reported £40m+ sale. After a two week holiday, Sean founded AutogenAI…

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Mark 16:15-20 Jesus calls his people to share the Good News! 9:13

3M ago9:13

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus makes some serious claims of those who follow Him, who will be able to drive out demons, speak new languages, pick up serpents, and even if they drink poison they will survive. Jesus promises miraculous cures simply by laying hands on the afflicted. I recognize that miracles do happen. I am not questioning that, howeve…

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OHAC 56: Put It On a Flashcard

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function: write OHAC show description inputs: general theme, unused title ideas outputs: the most descriptor there ever was copy in description from last episode // (Note: if the general theme from last episode is too esoteric, try the episode before that one) let wittiness equal base level while wittiness is below witty threshold: modify some line…

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John 15: 9-17 To love as Jesus loved 8:40

4M ago8:40

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Send us a Text Message. John is writing on his favourite theme of love. We are given a command to love one another. I struggle with this because one cannot be commanded to love. I wonder if the personality of Jesus, described in the Gospels, could shed light on how to respond to the call to love. We might start by focusing on and developing these p…

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Nearbound Audiobook Snippet: Nearbound Defined - Outbound, Inbound, and Nearbound 47:42

4M ago47:42

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Jared Fuller properly defines Nearbound in this snippet of the Nearbound audiobook. Why Nearbound, why now? Listen to the full audiobook available on Amazon now. Chapters: 00:00 What is Nearbound? 01:19 Nearbound in a Word 07:00 Building Up from First Principles 11:06 Why Nearbound, Why Now? 20:05 Network Effects Explained 27:28 A Brief History of …

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OffHeap 84. DevNexus 2024! (oops, we did it again!) 1:14:05

4M ago1:14:05

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Yes! So we are back at THE best conference for Java in the US (DevNexus!) to record a live episode! We had Andy and Sascha talk to us about Quantum security and where the world is heading (spoilers, we better address our security before the quantum boogeyman shows up). In all, like all DevNexus episode we also have a GAME! Come play with us as well…

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Growing Your Parish Financially and Spiritually 55:08

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“The Church is the hope of the world, and the local parish is the hope of the Church,” says Tom Corcoran, co-author of ChurchMoney, a book that is part of the Rebuilt series. Tom’s experience in helping his own parish to be a thriving, vibrant community of faith inspired him, along with his pastor, Father Michael White, to help other parish communi…

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John 15:1-8 Jesus is the true vine 8:32

4M ago8:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this Gospel Jesus compares himself to the true vine. There are many points I want to draw your attention to. This metaphor of the vine would be well understood by the people. There were vineyards where people would grow grapes for wine. People would understand that vines were frequently pruned to produce much more fruit. …

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161 - 3 Things You Need to Know: Attribution Crisis, Early Majority, and the Consolidation of Tech with AI 46:25

4M ago46:25

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Jared and Isaac discuss the internet's re-platforming towards AI and GPU tech, and potential challenges for SaaS due to automation and consolidation. Listen in to learn how to navigate the "Who Economy" through strategic partnerships and build resilience in a changing market. Takeaways The book 'Nearbound and the Rise of the Who Economy' has been w…

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John 10:11-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd 9:30

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s podcast is from John 10: 11-18. This Gospel will be read in churches April 21, 2024. Jesus compares himself to a shepherd, not just any shepherd but a good shepherd. Fortunately, Jesus goes on to clarify what he means. Probably most of us have little or no experience with shepherds and likely have never met one. Jesu…

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160 - How Open Source Unlocked Our Ecosystem - with Clint Oram 50:55

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Clint Oram, CSO of SugarCRM, dives into the origins of the company as an open-source CRM platform and explains the importance of building an ecosystem and community around a product. Clint shares insights on the challenges and benefits of embracing open source and API-first approaches, as well as the value of creating loyal customers through partne…

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Luke 24:35-48 Is community part of our journey to salvation? 9:09

5M ago9:09

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Send us a Text Message. There are many stories in which Jesus is revealed to people in various communities. I am proposing that the aspect community in our faith may be more important than we realize. I want to draw your attention to Matthew 18:20 where Jesus promises, “When two or more are gathered in my name I am there”. I am beginning to realize…

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159 - Meet Your Partnerships Mentor - Nelson Wang on First Principles 51:58

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Nelson Wang, the Global Head of Partnerships at Airtable, talks about the importance of transitioning from tactics to principles in building successful partner programs. Nelson shares his experience in building partner programs and emphasizes the value of customer interviews and first principles. He also addresses the challenge of long-term thinkin…

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John 20:19-31 Are we a people of peace? What does "Doubting" Thomas have to say about faith. 7:49

5M ago7:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this Gospel of John, we have another appearance of Jesus. Although the doors are locked Jesus has no trouble appearing to his disciples. The first thing Jesus says is “Peace be with you”, and He will soon say it again. Jesus makes it clear that peace is an important part of his Gospel. He says it twice here and in several…

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The Challenges and Opportunities of Young Catholic Professionals 49:32

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After completing her M.B.A., Jennifer Baugh went through a soul-searching period while waiting to start a new consulting job, asking God to deepen her faith. She came to a new and profound realization of God’s love and the mission to share that love with others. Not long thereafter, Jennifer established Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), an aposto…

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158 - Why Agency Programs are the HARDEST. The Pirate Island Problem, with Max Traylor 44:30

5M ago44:30

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Join Max Traylor, Isaac Morehouse, and Jared Fuller on a rollercoaster ride through the agency ecosystem, where AI looms large. In this episode, Max unpacks the future of consulting, shares tales from the trenches, and offers a preview of his upcoming book, 'The World's Worst Book for Consultants.' This episode is a MUST listen for those eager to c…

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