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From the Hangar

Mission Aviation Fellowship

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a missionary pilot overseas? Or have you been curious about what it’s like to raise a family in a different culture? Or have you ever thought about how you could use your skills, talents, and abilities to serve the Lord, wherever you are? Then you’re in the right place. On From the Hangar, your host Nathan sits down with a variety of staff serving at MAF, both on the field and at HQ. We’ll talk about what led them to MAF, what it’s like serving in ...
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The Sound Of The Hound

Dave Holley and James Hall

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The Sound of the Hound is a podcast series about the people and the technology that brought recorded music to the masses in Victorian London and beyond. In it, journalist and author James Hall and music industry executive Dave Holley chronicle the adventures of the early sound pioneers as they risked life and limb to capture sound and launch the music business as we know it today. In particular, the series focuses on a genius called Fred Gaisberg. The world’s first A&R man, Fred was a ni ...
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This episode of From the Hangar takes places in Maseru, Lesotho! Host Lem Malabuyo sits down with Thoahlane Khalala (aka "TK") and Rethabile Sello, Basotho staff at the MAF program in the country. TK and Rethabile share about their lives and roles at MAF, and how their work on the team contributes to the ministry in meaningful ways.Enjoy today's ep…
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On this episode of From the Hangar one of our MAF teachers, Sheri Sanders, joins host Lem Malabuyo to talk about her time in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia. With many years of experience working as a teacher, Sheri provides insight into the differences of teaching in a U.S. public school and teaching in an overseas mission context. She also shared her jo…
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On this episode of From the Hangar, Paul Pfluger joins host Lem Malabuyo to talk his time as a dedicated volunteer at MAF's headquarters. Volunteerism can take many forms at the organization, and Paul has joyfully filled a handful of those roles. MAF is thankful for people like Paul who give their time, work, and heart to the ministry to help share…
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What does French bread have to do with walking with God? Find out on this episode of From the Hangar. Host Lem Malabuyo talks with Isaac and Amber Rogers, long-time missionaries with MAF now based in headquarters with the Member Care team. The Rogers speak about their journey as Christians, being obedient and faithful followers of Jesus through the…
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Ragnhild catches up with her previous teacher, Nicholas Jones, for a talk about playing and teaching the cello. Being a cellist often goes hand in hand with being a cello teacher. Here we talk about how our cello practice and our teaching keep on affecting each other. We touch on -key moments of enlightenment in our playing and teaching -how all st…
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On this episode of From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo sits down with Zacharie François, a Haitian who grew up in Port Au Prince, and also an MAF pilot/mechanic! Zacharie's family became close with the MAF team in Haiti before he was born, so Zacharie grew up steeped in the MAF community. Years later when Zacharie entered adulthood, he pursued a car…
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She is singing and playing a drum with her foot while playing her cello. How did Diletta Fosso's journey in music begin? The songs featured in this episode are: 7 years (Lukas Graham) Makeba (Jain) and Counting Stars (One Republic) ------------------------------------------------ Diletta on Instagram Make a comment on the episode here Support this …
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On this episode of From the Hangar, your host Lem Malabuyo talks with MAF's Fred and Desi Schmidt, along with their eldest son Tyler. They chat about their multi-generational missionary family, starting with Fred being a third-culture kid (TCK). Fred, Desi, and Tyler share their thoughts on missionary life and the joys and difficulties that come wi…
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On this episode of From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo talks with Dave Simon and Andrew Sutton, members of the MAF Haiti team. Dave and Andrew talk about the difficult decisions the Haiti team made over the past few years in regards to operating in the country. You'll hear from them about their hearts for the people of Haiti, and their hopes moving …
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Everybody's story is different - why does someone spend countless hours on making cover videos for Instagram? Why not choose a job with a steady income? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with Madeleine Ladore -a cellist who has been working on her business only for a few years but who has managed to grow a loyal following. "People like to hear the mu…
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Have you heard of the music box? Could a nebula in space have anything to do with a composer's research? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with Wilma Pistorius -a cellist, composer and Alexander Technique teacher who is based in Amsterdam. As a composer today, how do you make connections? Wilma talks about her approach to this, being herself on the i…
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Kaja Draksler has spent the past several years composing, rehearsing, touring and recording. Early in 2023 she became a mother and thus a new chapter has begun. The featured music: 'Trboje' from the album Zürich Concert with Punkt.Vrt.Plastik 'Danas, Jučer Sutra' from the album Out for Stars with Kaja Draksler Octet 'Away!' from the album In Othern…
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On this episode, your host Lem Malabuyo will introduce you to three of MAF’s newest missionaries: Josh and Emi True, and Ryan Vinall. You’ll hear how God worked in their lives to lead them to this point where they’ve just gone through the acceptance process at MAF headquarters. You’ll also learn about the commitment it takes to become missionary pi…
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In this episode of From the Hangar, three members of MAF’s marketing and communication teams join Nathan to discuss the creation of the Advent Experience. Video producer Lem Malabuyo, marketing coordinator Amanda Charlton, writer Natalie Holsten, and Nathan give a behind-the-scenes look at how the Advent box came to be and some of their favorite pa…
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In this episode, Nathan sits down with pilot couple Dean and Tammie Jo Shults. Tammie Jo was thrust into the national spotlight after she and her crew heroically landed Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, which experienced an engine failure mid-flight in April 2018. Dean and Tammie Jo share how they first learned about MAF, how they met as Navy pilots,…
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Everybody's story is different - why the cello? Where did we start? What were the challenges and how did we overcome them? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with one of her cello students about learning the cello as an adult. ------------------------------------------------ Ragnhild's online Cello Course. Get 15% off with the code TMJP at check-out. …
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David Holsten comes back on the podcast this year to talk about two recent milestones in the organization's history--the 50th anniversary of the program in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, and the 75th anniversary of the program in Shell, Ecuador. Listen in on David's thoughts on the significant impact these programs have made, and his own personal con…
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On today’s episode of From the Hangar, Nathan sits down with Heidi Blomberg, Director of Member Care. They dive into what Member Care is, what led Heidi to the role, how she prioritizes her mental health while caring for others, and so much more. Member Care is an incredibly important department at MAF, and we’re thankful to have her on today’s epi…
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On today’s episode of From the Hangar, Nathan sits down with Destin Sandlin, also known as Smarter Every Day. Destin is a husband, father, aerospace engineer, and YouTuber who has amassed over 11 million subscribers. During this episode, they talk about his background, what led him to make the “Jungle Pilots are Superheroes” video about MAF, his fa…
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Is there room for more books about composers? Yes. 'Iconic Composers' is not just children friendly, but it sticks out in the way that it features lesser known female composers and composers of different skin colors. In addition, each of the 50 composers is illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. Boiling down countless hours of research into 250 words pe…
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I don't play the cello every day. There are in fact few things that I do every day. When there is a voice in me that says “I should have done this today, and I didn't.” I can observe that this is a thought. It's not some voice of universal truth, or someone I know blaming me for something. It's a thought in my head. It's as if my thoughts don't alw…
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When you're learning to read sheet music, you're preparing for being able to play classical music. But what if you're interested in playing your cello in a different setting? Pop, rock, jazz, -many of these other music genres use chords more than the written out music we find in sheet music. If you want to play along to your favourite pop song, it'…
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Even smaller towns may have their own local amateur symphony orchestra, or string orchestra. And if you don't have that where you live, there are plenty of different orchestra courses happening one or more times a year in a lot of different places in this so-called Western world. And besides that, I'll mention that when I was younger I really enjoy…
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'What to play?' is the topic of this episode, now that we have 1) our intention in order 2) everything we need to get started 3) a cello teacher 4) an idea of how to practice I know it's a bit weird that I'm talking about this as if you already have a cello teacher, cause why would you be here in that case? I'm here just aiming to give you an impre…
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If you've been following the previous episodes, you've heard me talk about taking the step into making the cello a part of your life in the first place, which things you should acquire before you're ready to start, and on the topic of finding a cello teacher. This trajectory has now led you to your first cello lesson, and you find yourself at home …
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First of all, do you really need a cello teacher? There are now so many YouTube channels and online forums to do with cello playing, maybe that's sufficient? You can for sure gain a lot from these websites, especially if you have played an instrument before. You can pick up some tips and get started. The websites don't see or hear you, though. Caus…
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So, you have a dream, and you have an intention. Next, you'll need a cello, a bow, and a case. I've also experienced that finding a teacher comes first. The order of events don't matter much. To find your cello, the safest is to go to your local luthier, if you're fortunate to live in a place that has one or more of those. They might have a cello t…
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The widow of George Harrison was asked what the secret to a long marriage was. She said, "Don't get a divorce." Those who appear to be successful in their music making, are those who didn't get a divorce. Obstacles will show up, as purely technical challenges on the instrument, or injuries, or a lack of motivation, or struggling to find the right t…
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A podcast is such a cheeky medium. You can click on thousands of different episodes and listen for free to people who are experienced professionals, rather than paying them for a consultation. Joel started his podcast -The Cello Sherpa- because of just this, of wanting to give something back and be of help to the younger generation seeking advice o…
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"I am more of an activist than a musician", he says. Chad Lewine has had enough of the bad vibes coming from the popular music of today, where violence, addiction and misogyny are glamourized. "Your energy is being sucked out of you and you don't even know it." His tagline is POP. FOR GOOD. The world could use a bit more positivity. So, what does i…
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Emily Wright is an American cellist and educator, an eternally busy entrepreneur. We sigh at YouTube comments, and laugh at our recurring dreams... She has been teaching since -96, but angry only on 3 occasions. She has come across numerous tuner refugees, and references The Wizard of Oz in her teaching. Emily Wright is an experienced cellist, with…
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Robbie Tucker does not let Parkinson's disease get in the way of producing all the music he is bursting with. Tune in and connect with us for an hour; this man has a lot of songs and words that he wants to share with you. "There is always a fun way to tell a story." Robbie Tucker is, among many things, a storyteller. He tells stories through his so…
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With over 40 years of performance experience, what are the words that Emile Pandolfi has to share with aspiring musicians? He has so many words that he released a book last year, titled 'Play It Like You Mean It'. Play it like you mean it. Easier said than done? In my humble experience, yes. We live in times of immediacy. We want instant results, o…
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20 years ago, say, who would have thought that 'being a musician' meant video editing? When will 'The Art of the Thumbnail' become an elective in higher music education? (You'll even hear the word 'algorithm' in this episode) Based in the American State of Georgia, Christina makes a living as a pianist by combining the traditional role of the accom…
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It looks so easy to be a DJ violinist - put on a hat, walk out on stage, and money comes in. But often, what looks easy turns out to be a hell of a lot more complicated than first assumed. Someone who knows their instrument, plays it as if it's nothing more than preparing your breakfast toast. And apart from the practice, there is a lot more we don…
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Too many instruments, too little time? Is it possible to optimize one’s time by, say, singing scales while painting windows? Andreas Persson has a big heart for instruments, not only to have but to properly play. In this episode of the podcast, he shares how he learns a new instrument, which includes finding the right teacher. And practice very slo…
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What are the perfect conditions for creativity? "Shame and fear went on vacation", says Kim Gajraj who just made her first solo album. And a year ago she wasn't even completely comfortable with calling herself a 'musician.' Many things happened at the same time: a break-up, a diagnosis, a change of address, a lot of intimate work with the voice, an…
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I like to ask people what it means to them to be a musician, and here are several answers to that question. ------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Alexander Rider - on YouTube 04:57 Inga Margrete Aas - Website under construction (music from: Vilde&Inga 'How Forests Think' IX) 08:25 Panda Zooizide - Homepage 11:20 …
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Being a self-employed musician means that you often make your schedule yourself. I like to ask musicians how they structure their days, and here are several answers to that question. ------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Bill Small - Homepage 03:47 Aron Dahl - Homepage (music from: 'Proportions of time' (2019) 4 …
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Whether it's troubling thoughts about the future, or past experiences one had to get through, challenges abound in musicians' lives. ------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Kaja Draksler - Kaja’s Homepage: http://kajadraksler.com/ 07:16 Sarah Jeffery - Sarah’s Homepage: https://sarahjeffery.com/ 09:18 Martim Pocinh…
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Swedish violinist Isabelle Andö, kindly replies to my many questions regarding life as a freelance musician in Stockholm. -------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 02:12 'Isas polska' (I. Andö/ Isabelle Andö violin & Andreas Hedlund piano) 03:15 Isabelle introduces herself 06:55 Economy in freelance musician life 14:20 Income …
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Swedish producer, cellist and arranger, Erik Hamrefors, gives us a glimpse into his personal combination of music-related income streams and interests. Music excerpts from Karl Jenkins 'Requiem' with Erik on the cello. Choir: Oscars motettkör. Orchestra: Orkestern Filialen. ---------------- 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Karl Jenkins 'Requiem' 02:17 Erik…
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Norwegian composer and musician, Maja Solveig Kjelstrup Ratkje, has a highly productive career to look back on. Not that it's over any time soon; it has still only just begun. In this episode she gives us a glimpse into her world, accompanied by excerpts from a recent project with Katarina Barruk: 'Avant Joik'. 00:00 Intro 01:33 'Avant Joik - Live …
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Are you reading the shownotes? Cool. You lived to see the light of another day, despite the world. I wish I knew exactly what you're looking for. Alas, I'll have to guess. Let me know if there's something you're missing from here. And here comes some info about this episode, followed by relevant links. ---------------- Isobel Anderson wears many ha…
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Legit interview with the duo 'Pale Moon'. Bona fide music excerpts. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 'Strange Days' 02:34 Nata and Árni introduce themselves 08:12 Why and how do you make music? 22:15 'Dusty Road' 23:02 Genre and income streams 31:47 Music videos 37:05 'Happier' 38:33 About 'Clown' 46:30 'Clown' 47:30 Siberia and Iceland 50:35 We love taxes…
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Norwegian musician Rakel Nystabakk, moved home to northern Norway after her music studies to combine a career as a composer, performer and sheep farmer. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 'Dans no 1, demo' 04:00 Rakel's musical journey 12:44 'Synthdrone' 14:13 Living in the north of Norway as a musician and sheep farmer 26:35 'Røtter' 27:39 Artistic focus an…
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