Best George McPherson Podcasts (2024)

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Kaitlyn Hill 25:11

13m ago25:11

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Kaitlyn Hill, who writes young adult romantic comedies, didn't always take those stories seriously, even though she was drawn to them. "It was just really powerful for me to come to the realization that there is so much value in stuff that is fun and light and happy," she says. As Kaitlyn's writing prompt illustrates, she tries to keep fun in her p…

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S7E40 – "Season Finale" 48:09

11d ago48:09

48:09

We have finally reached the end of Season 7! David, Matt, and Andrew gather together one last time before their well-earned break to share their highlights of the past season and talk about Season 8...

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S7E39 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part II)" 1:00:21

16d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

David, Matt, and Andrew wrap-up "MacDonald Month" by sharing some of their favourite quotations from the George MacDonald anthology assembled by C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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S7E38 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part I)", After Hours with Dr. Kirstin Johnson 1:20:56

18d ago1:20:56

1:20:56

"MacDonald Month" wraps up with the first of two episodes on Lewis' book, George MacDonald: An Anthology. Today David is joined by MacDonald scholar, Dr. Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, to discuss the Preface. [Show Notes]

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Sandra Gail Lambert 20:56

19d ago20:56

20:56

Sandra Gail Lambert, author of My Withered Legs and Other Essays, started writing in her forties. She believes her age helped her cope with the "rough and tumble world" of publishing. "There's so much rejection [in publishing], and there's so much feedback that is not necessarily accurate or kind," Sandra says. "And when we're older, we just have t…

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EP 135 - Casting Vision and Developing a Roadmap for your Church - Timothy Jones 15:09

23d ago15:09

15:09

Leading your church and team without a specified goal will lead to exhaustion, burnout, and frustration. Join Dr. R. Timothy Jones and Dick Hardy as they discuss pitfalls in casting vision, why your church needs a direction to move towards. Pastor Timothy Jones is a disciple, husband, father, author, and professor. Read the full transcript, watch t…

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S7E37 – AH – "MacDonald Month: Reading George", After Hours with Jess Lederman 36:24

23d ago36:24

36:24

As we near the end of MacDonald Month, David sits down with Jess Lederman to discuss how to begin reading the Scottish author, and the help available at WorksOfMacDonald.com. [Show Notes]

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S7E36 – AH – "MacDonald Month: In the Age of Miracles", After Hours with Dr. Timothy Larsen 44:20

25d ago44:20

44:20

Dr. Timothy Larsen joins the show to talk about his new book, "George MacDonald and the Age of Miracles" to discuss Incarnation, Doubt, and Re-enchantment. [Show Notes]

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S7E35 – AH – “MacDonald Month: George's Music”, After Hours with Dr. Amanda Vernon 47:42

1M ago47:42

47:42

As part of MacDonald Month, David interviewed Dr. Amanda Vernon about the George MacDonald's relationship with music. [Show Notes]

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S7E34 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Fairy Tales", After Hours with Dr. Danny Gabelman 53:10

1M ago53:10

53:10

Dr. Danny Gabelman introduces us to the fairy tales of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]

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S7E33 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Theology", After Hours with Dr. Kerry Dearborn 46:23

1M ago46:23

46:23

Dr. Kerry Dearborn joins David to discuss the theology and imagination of George MacDonald. [Show Notes]

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Podcast 979: Previewing the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival with Danny Melnick 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

An early highlight of the summer for jazz fans in the US Northeast is always the Freihoer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, held on the grounds of the lovely Saratoga Performing Arts Center ("SPAC"). This year's lineup should please almost any jazz fan, bringing ta wide ranging lineup to two stages on June 29 and 30. Want the inside scoop on the festival? …

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Podcast 978: A Conversation with Edy Forey 27:54

1M ago27:54

27:54

Those who cover music love to categorize the music and musicians we focus on. I put myself all too often into this group. What should I call it? Is it Acid Jazz? Post Bop? Downtown Loft? But far too often muscians fall in between the cracks of these often arbitrary categories, and we are left looking for new descriptive words. Often the words fail …

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S7E32 – AH – "MacDonald Month: George's Story", After Hours with Dr. Joyce McPherson 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

Dr. Joyce McPherson joins David to tell the story of George MacDonald, drawing from her biography called "Spiritual Sight: The Story of George MacDonald". [Show Notes]

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Podcast 977: A Conversation with Nicola Caminiti 32:46

1M ago32:46

32:46

""In a world where it's easy to be cynical and bitter, what strikes me most about Nicola and his music is the pure joy and excitement that he brings and carries with him at all times. To be present in the euphoria of this art form is the most difficult skill the way I see it and many young artists seem to ignore that simple and powerful fact. Nicol…

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Podcast 976: A Conversation with Zaccai Curtis 38:58

1M ago38:58

38:58

Zaccai Curtis continues to be one of the most engaging piano players of the past decade. Whether as a band leader (alone or with his brother Luques) or backing the likes of the late Ralph Peterson, Lakecia Benjamin and Cindy Blackman Santana, his strong sense of rhythm and deep knowledge of Latin and Afro-Cuban sounds and Bebop chords make him a co…

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S7E31 – AH – "Why I Believe in Narnia", After Hours with James Como 46:34

1M ago46:34

46:34

To wrap up Narnia Month, David interviews Dr. James Como about his book "Why I Believe in Narnia", a collection of essays and reviews about C. S. Lewis and his works.

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S7E30 – AH – "The Inkwell Chronicles," After Hours with J. D. Peabody 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

J. D. Peabody takes David on a fantastical adventure with the Inklings, as they discuss his fictional children's series, "The Inkwell Chronicles". [Show Notes]

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S7E29 – AH – "Not a Tame Lion", After Hours with Terry Glaspey 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

Dr. Glaspey joins Matt to discuss his new book, "Not a Tame Lion". [Show Notes]

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George Ella Lyon 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

Do you wonder if you have a book inside you? According to Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame member George Ella Lyon, "you have to write to find out." George Ella says writers "have to dwell in uncertainty. Because that's the one thing that's certain, is that you'll be uncertain." George Ella, who writes for all ages in multiple genres, shares the promp…

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Pausing to Accelerate | Taking a break from Podcast to complete WGU degree 1:32

2M ago1:32

1:32

Announcing that I am taking a break from the Blak Cyber podcast to complete my WGU degree.I will return with more content to bring value to the cyber security community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blakcyber/support

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EP 134 - Johnny Helton - I wanted to quit my church until this happened... 22:45

2M ago22:45

22:45

There comes a time in the life of a pastor when you may be at your wits' end to know what to do to grow the church. And then the Lord drops such a God-Thing right out of nowhere to say to you, "I have you right where I want you." That was the case for Iowa Pastor Johnny Helton. Community service to Sioux City, Iowa launched with countless pastors p…

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S7E28 – Narnia –The Lamp-post Listener ("Night falls on Narnia") 1:27:27

2M ago1:27:27

1:27:27

Daniel and Phil from the Lamp-post Listener join Matt to discuss their completion of "The Chronicles of Narnia". [Show Notes]

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How I Failed The CISSP And How You Can Learn From It 10:48

2M ago10:48

10:48

On this podcast episode I go over my Lessons Learned from my unsuccessful attempt of the CISSP exam. What I did right: 1. Purchased the "Peace of Mind" voucher (Basically two tries for the price ofone, or almost one) #1 is why I took some calculated risk during this prep. 2. During the exam I used the Think Like A Manager method. 3. I used the from…

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S7E27 – Narnia – "The Last Battle (Part II)", After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo 1:48:20

2M ago1:48:20

1:48:20

The great finale is here... Lazo Major returns to wrap-up the final chapter of the Chronicles of Narnia. [Show Notes]

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The vCISO In The Green Glass Corner Office - The CISSP Mentality 13:03

2M ago13:03

13:03

Unlock the secrets to thinking like a manager and ace your CISSP! In this podcast episode, I break down the key concepts and strategies you need to master to tackle managerial scenarios effectively. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your CISSP journey, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you succeed. Don't miss…

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S7E26 – Narnia – “The Last Battle (Part I)”, After Hours with Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo 1:30:36

2M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

Dr. Christin Ditchfield-Lazo joins the gang for the beginning of the final Narnian Chronicle, The Last Battle. [Show Notes]

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S7E25 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf - Charles Williams", After Hours with Sørina Higgins 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

Today we conclude "Jack's Bookshelf" by examining his friend, the Inkling, Charles Williams. [Show Notes]

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Add Vibranium to your Work Routine 7:54

3M ago7:54

7:54

Welcome to the Blak Cyber podcast, where we explore strategies and tips to help you thrive in your professional life, and "secure your place in the industry. In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of productivity and discussing five actionable ways you can boost your efficiency and effectiveness in the workplace. 5 ways you can increase pr…

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Podcast 975: A Conversation with Charles McPherson, Part Two 29:09

3M ago29:09

29:09

Podcast 975 continues my conversation with the great Charles McPherson. A giant of the saxophone, Charles is a product of the rich jazz city of Detroit, where he was mentored by the late Barry Harris. His closest childhood friend was the future trumpeter Lonnie Hillyer; the two later played together with the iconic Charles Mingus, with whom McPhers…

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Podcast 974: A Conversation with Charles McPherson, Part One 37:26

3M ago37:26

37:26

Reverence is Charles McPherson’s first release for Smoke Sessions Records, and a few listens reveal why he’s been held in such reverence for the last 64 years. The album captures a scintillating live performance from Smoke Jazz Club, where McPherson is joined by his remarkable current group featuring trumpeter Terell Stafford, pianist Jeb Patton, b…

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S7E24 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Edmund Spenser", After Hours with Fr. Stephen Gregg 58:23

3M ago58:23

58:23

David invites Fr. Stephen Gregg on to talk about ⁠Edmund Spenser⁠, a sixteenth-century poet famous for his work ⁠"The Faerie Queene"⁠. ⁠[Show Notes]

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Podcast 973: A Conversation with Linda Purl 31:52

3M ago31:52

31:52

You’ve probably seen Linda Purl act more often than you’ve heard her sing. Besides being Richie Cunningham’s girlfriend and Fonzie’s fiancée on Happy Days, Matlock’s daughter Charlene Matlock, and Pam’s Mom/Steve Carell’s girlfriend on The Office, she has had stints on Homeland, True Blood, and Hacks. She has starred in over 45 made-for-TV movies a…

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You might need a Cyber Sensei! 7:22

3M ago7:22

7:22

This episode is about seeking mentors, becoming mentors, and giving back in the cybersecurity community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blakcyber/support

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S7E23 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Julian of Norwich", After Hours with Grace Hamman 32:56

3M ago32:56

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Continuing to browse through Jack's bookshelf, today we come to Lady Julian of Norwich, introduced to us by Dr. Grace Hamman, the author of "Jesus through Medieval Eyes". [Show Notes]

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Prompt to Page with Robin LaMer Rahija 17:18

3M ago17:18

17:18

If you're a writer who works another job to make a living, poet Robin LaMer Rahija has some advice for you. "I think ideas and thoughts and little tiny chunks of motivation come to all of us throughout the day," she says. "Just stop and write them down and save them for later. And get in the habit of not ignoring that impulse toward a creative act.…

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Cyber is no longer the Holy Grail, but it's still a Game Changer! 3:57

3M ago3:57

3:57

In the recent years, Tech and more surprising Cyber has started to perform lay-offs in unprecedented numbers. Big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have made headlines with recent downsizing. In an industry were not too long ago we felt unstoppable and almost dare I say it, "Lay-off Proof". The recent news is hard to stomach as my hea…

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S7E22 – AH – “Jack’s Bookshelf: Boethius”, After Hours with Dr. Michael Dauphinais 53:18

3M ago53:18

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Today on Jack's Bookshelf we examine "The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius with Dr. Michael Dauphinais. [Show Notes]

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The Dirty Little Secret about Cybersecurity 12:42

3M ago12:42

12:42

In this episode I dive into an under utilized tool in Cybersecurity, and how to leverage it to add rocket fuel to your career trajectory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blakcyber/support

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EP 133 - Mile McPherson - The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation 17:08

3M ago17:08

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Get your copy of "The Third Option": https://amzn.to/3UIjBav Join Dick Hardy and Lead Pastor and author, Miles McPherson as they sit down together to talk about his newest book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. Read the full transcript, watch the video version, and discover more great resources here: https://leaders.church/podc…

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S7E21 – AH – "Jack's Bookshelf: Plato", After Hours with Dr. Louis Markos 1:07:35

3M ago1:07:35

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Matt kicks off another series of "Jack's Bookshelf" by talking to Dr. Louis Markos about the Greek Philosopher, Plato. [Show Notes]

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Podcast 972: A Conversation with Dane Alderson of Yellowjackets 28:51

4M ago28:51

28:51

Since Yellowjackets’ eponymous 1981 debut album, the group has hewed its own creative path, influencing colleagues with enviable compositional craftsmanship and an ever-shifting blend of influences. In many ways Yellowjackets embody both continuity and renewal, with founding pianist/keyboardist Russell Ferrante providing the four-decade thread fir…

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Podcast 969: A Conversation with Fernando Trueba 20:52

4M ago20:52

20:52

Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal’s Bossa Nova-themed animated film They Shot the Piano Player will be in wide release nationwide from Sony Classic Pictures this week. Trueba and Mariscal are the duo behind the 2012 Academy Award nominated Chico and Rita, and their latest work features a who’s who of the best of Brazilian music, including João Gi…

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S7E20 – LL 4 – “Vale, sodes et pater” 1:17:51

4M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Today we complete our discussion of “The Latin Letters of C. S. Lewis”. [Show Notes]

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Episode 21: How to decide between Cyber Skills or Cyber Certifications? 5:30

4M ago5:30

5:30

Discussing the debate between Cyber Skills or Cyber Certifications? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blakcyber/support

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S7E19 – LL 3 – "Oremus semper pro invicem" 1:15:04

4M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

C. S. Lewis shares his heart with Don Giovanni. [Show Notes]

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Prompt to Page with JC McPherson 19:33

4M ago19:33

19:33

Author and arts administrator JC McPherson is also a trained master electrician who approaches poetry with a troubleshooting mindset. He says that "writing a poem is no different than wiring up a new room, like putting new lights in the outlets. And it's a process." JC often returns to his favorite writing prompt because it "shakes something loose"…

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Podcast 971: A Conversation with George Coleman, Part Two 31:03

4M ago31:03

31:03

The legendary George Coleman’s latest project is a release from hard-bop supergroup One For All, an album appropriately called Big George on Smoke Sessions Records. One For All is composed of tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trumpeter Jim Rotondi, trombonist Steve Davis, pianist David Hazeltine, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth. Col…

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Podcast 970: A Conversation with George Coleman, Part One 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

New York’s premier hard-bop supergroup, One for All has evolved over the course of its quarter-century history from a sextet of young torchbearers to an assemblage of the music’s most revered traditionalists. Just how in-demand these six artists have become can be traced by the span of time that elapses between albums. 2016’s The Third Decade follo…

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S7E18 – LL 2 – "Ut Omnes Unum Sint" 1:16:23

4M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Andrew, David, and Matt discuss the first seven "Latin Letters" of C. S. Lewis. [Show Notes]

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