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A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services and technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to inform nonprofit organizations about ideas, services, and products that can help.
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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.
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Own the Journey

Thomas Douglas

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Own the Journey brings together stories of the successes, failures, and resiliencies that make up the journey that business owners navigate daily. By speaking to business leaders who have been through the process and learned from it, we hope to inspire and educate the next generation of small and medium business leaders, no matter what stage of development they’re at. With topics ranging from marketing to leadership to culture to product development to technology, and loads of others, Own th ...
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2015 Edinburgh International Book Festival

Edinburgh International Book Festival

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Authors from 55 different countries appeared at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2015. Internationally renowned writers and thinkers from around the world gathered in Charlotte Square Gardens, the Book Festival’s home, to trade stories, share ideas, inspire audiences and answer questions. Old favourites, bestsellers and award-winners rubbed shoulders with newcomers (the literary stars of tomorrow?) to talk about their books and discuss the important topics of today. You can liste ...
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Author/Professor Leanne W. Smith sits down with key individuals to mine the magic of their vocational stories. Inspired by Frederick Buechner who said the key to a career satisfying to both soul and pocketbook was to find “where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet," this podcast is geared to writers, students, story lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration for their own vocational journey. As a fiction writer and business professor at Lipscomb University with a heart to teach s ...
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Planning & Beyond®

Ashley Quamme

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Planning & Beyond® transforms how financial advisors approach client relationships by bridging psychological insights with practical planning strategies. Hosted by Ashley Quamme, a licensed therapist and financial behavior specialist, each episode delivers actionable techniques you can implement in your next client meeting. Unlike traditional financial planning podcasts that focus primarily on technical aspects, Planning & Beyond® explores the behavioral and psychological elements that shape ...
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Have you experienced the positive effects of meditation and mindfulness? I created these sessions for every level & every mind. I'm Jessica Crow, author of The Power of Guided Meditation and head of CNTRD Meditation Teacher Trainings. My mission is to share the benefits of meditation and increase mental wellness throughout the world. I hope you'll listen to my meditations and interviews with mindfulness experts, and send any questions and requests my way. Visit www.CNTRDwellness.com to conta ...
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New Models

New Models

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This is the free/public New Models channel For full episodes, subscribe: https://patreon.com/newmodels | https://newmodels.substack.com Art, tech, media theory, culture ... networked tech's impact on life Hosts: Caroline Busta & Lil Internet https://newmodels.io Follow: @newmodels_io Est. 2018 Berlin ( ͡° ͜ʖ( ͡° ͜ʖ°)ʖ ͡°)
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Second Mind

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Second Mind empowers you to become the greatest version of yourself and better the world. To ignite personal growth and intrigue your mind, we showcase the journeys, ideas and mindsets of inspiring people. We broadcast guests who live and think differently to create their mark on the universe. Their messages will challenge your perspectives and give you the fuel to master your potential.
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Claude Shannon was brilliant. He was the Einstein of computer science... only he loved "fritterin' away" his time building machines to play chess, solve Rubik's cubes and beat the house at roulette. If Shannon had worked more diligently - instead of juggling, riding a unicycle and abandoning project after project - would he have made an even greate…
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Text us to share what you found helpful! You know the feeling. A couple walks into your office and you ask about their goals. They say "security" and "freedom" in the same breath, and you're thinking... aren't those kind of opposites? Or a client tells you they value family connection, but their calendar tells a completely different story. These mo…
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Jourdann Lubliner knows a thing or two about storytelling and connection. As the founder of Electrify PR, she’s helped major brands land top-tier media coverage. Now, she’s tackling something even bigger: the “friendship recession” In this episode, Jourdann shares how her newest venture, Doubles Social, is redefining what it means to make friends a…
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You’ve heard us reference the work of Jay Springett (aka @thejaymo) on nearly every pod this year — so with his new book Slop Machines of Loving Grace near completion, we invited Jay on the show to chat through some of its themes. The book takes 2008 as a breaking point, a moment where the late-20th century financial system imploded and, in its pla…
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Sherlock Holmes is known for approaching all mysteries with cool logic - and yet when his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle saw photographs taken by two young girls purporting to show real life fairies at play... he unwisely declared them genuine. How did Elsie and Frances fool so many people with their photography... and why did they keep the hoax go…
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Playing board games and spending too much money are time-honored Christmas traditions, so to mark the festive season, Tim is joined by the creator of Magic: The Gathering - Richard Garfield - for a special Q&A about economics and game design. How should you go about building the perfect game? Why did the Magic trading card market crash? Why do so m…
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Text us to share what you found helpful! What happens when a client couple who's made remarkable progress hits an unexpected setback? In this real-time case consultation, financial planner Jim Grace and I work through exactly this scenario - a couple who went from financial stress to thriving, only to face a sudden income loss that threatens to der…
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This great Christmas verse should be understood as connected to the prophecy of the virgin birth and helps to confirm the New Testament’s insistence that Jesus is the child who was born of virgin to save us and our pitiful world. But this is no mere spiritual reality; it is the ground of our confidence that Christ’s government and peace will increa…
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A megaplant near the small village of Flixborough, England, is busy churning out a key ingredient of nylon 6, a material used in everything from stockings to toothbrushes to electronics. When a reactor vessel fails, the engineers improvise a quick-fix workaround, so the plant can keep up with demand. Before long, the temporary patch - a small, bent…
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Tom Douglas sits down with world-renowned performance coach Phil Towle for a conversation that bridges psychology, purpose, and the pursuit of greatness. Known for guiding icons like Metallica and NFL coach Dick Vermeil, Phil shares how one life-changing realization shifted his mission from helping people survive their nightmares to helping them pu…
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The doctrine of the virgin birth is one of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. Chesterton says that the Creed is like a key that unlocks the world, and as with any key, every ridge and angle matters. The virgin birth is not merely “another cool miracle,” like the healings of blind men or walking on water. The virgin birth is central to our sa…
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Lynn Harris has worn every hat in the creative world and now she’s building a movement through GOLD Comedy... the inclusive community where women and nonbinary creators come to make funny stuff that matters. In this week's conversation, Lynn opens up about the early days of GOLD, why she believes cultural change always starts with comedy, and how c…
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Grace Knetter is the only undergraduate I’ve ever had in business class with the dream to become a registered midwife. Young, but already decades into the preparation for her vocational calling, Grace is one of the most focused and determined young women I know. Her career aspirations got personal to me this past March when our first grandchild wou…
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From a small-town mechanic’s son to an NFL Hall of Fame coach, Dick Vermeil’s journey is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and purpose. In this powerful conversation with JMARK CEO Tom Douglas, Coach Vermeil opens up about the lessons that shaped his career, transforming locker rooms, building culture through hard work, and leading people fi…
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In this episode of Own the Journey, Tom Douglas sits down with Dave Simpson, CEO of Holloway America, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, culture, and faith in business. Dave shares his remarkable story from his start in manufacturing to building a thriving company rooted in relationships and integrity. He opens up about lessons learned…
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At the start of the 20th century, Britain was slowly becoming a freer place for women. Young Grace Oakeshott seized every opportunity to learn and improve the world around her - though she found those opportunities frustratingly narrow. One day, she vanished suddenly, leaving behind only a pile of clothes on a beach. A hundred years later, the trut…
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As we begin this Advent season preparing for Christmas, the plan is to look at five Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ. This week we look at Jacob’s blessing of his son Judah (sometime around 2000 B.C.), foretelling that God would raise up kings in the tribe of Judah, until all people have been gathered before…
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Text us to share what you found helpful! You've seen it happen: one partner takes notes while the other zones out. Tension surfaces when discussing spending. Only one person shows up to quarterly reviews. Sound familiar? This episode tackles the messy, emotional work of helping couples navigate money together. I sit down with Heather and Douglas Bo…
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Ever wished you could be a fly on the wall while Cautionary Tales is being made? Now you can. We just launched the Cautionary Club - our new Patreon community for Cautionary Tales fans who want to go deeper. If you sign up before the end of the year, you’ll be a Cautionary Club Founding Member, and you'll be invited to join Tim and the producers in…
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In the first century just after Jesus ascended into heaven, the unbelieving Jews murdered Stephen, and Saul of Tarsus was breathing threats against the Christians in every city. The temptation to go dark was great. The Christians were hated, lied about, and mistreated. It would have felt very justified to bitterly hate those Jewish zealots (and the…
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In 1912, a fossil discovery shakes the scientific world. Piltdown Man is the elusive missing link between humans and their ape-like ancestors. Forty years later, a researcher at the Natural History Museum gets a chance to see the relic for himself and notices something isn't quite right. For a full list of sources see timharford.com See omnystudio.…
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This is a preview — for the full episode, subscribe: https://patreon.com/newmodels https://newmodels.substack.comWith their latest video essay, Welcome to Jankspace, Babes (2025) now streaming on DIS.art, Daniel Felstead & Jenn Leung come on the show to speak about what happens to the world and critically, all of us, our bodies, as capitalism lifts…
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In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I speak with Laurent Proulx, CEO of PROCURE, about the urgent need for proactive prostate cancer awareness, screening, and open conversation. With honesty and clarity, Laurent reinforces that early detection saves lives—and that vulnerability, not silence, is the real strength. Topics We Cover: Why family his…
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Misinformation, double-dealing, character assassination - lobbyist Don Pearlman will stop at nothing to prevent the world from agreeing to cut carbon emissions. This arch disrupter, who works for fossil fuel companies and oil-producing nations, is determined that the climate talks in Kyoto, COP3, will fail. Will Don's tactics succeed, and what will…
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Text us to share what you found helpful! You've been to those conferences. Every speaker says "the key to success is asking great questions" - then they stop talking. Maybe they give you one or two magic phrases, but nobody teaches you how to actually have these conversations. In this episode, CFP Jeremy Keil breaks down motivational interviewing (…
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This week on the GoalGetHer Podcast, we’re joined by rising indie pop star Friné Alejo, a Mexican singer, composer, and former half of the beloved duo juanpalitoschinos, now forging her own path as a solo artist. Friné is bringing a fresh and soulful twist to Spanish-language alt-pop, blending tropical rhythms, dream pop, and early-2000s synths in …
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Doug Bates is a lawyer in a long line of lawyers dating back to just after the Civil War. Years ago, Doug and I each wrote a weekly column for the Hickman County Times. His was called “See you in Church” and mine was a family humor column called “My Two Cents.” He called me to be on his annual radio program one Christmas, and I’ve loved him ever si…
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When Satanic Panic ripped through America, rock music was in the crosshairs. Could songs contain secret backwards messages urging children to take drugs and worship the devil? This special episode is from Twenty Thousand Hertz, a podcast all about the rich world of sound. Follow Twenty Thousand Hertz wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.20k.…
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Forrest Fenn’s legendary treasure hunt ignites a nationwide obsession. The thrill of adventure, the promise of gold, and the call of the wild entice many seekers into the quest. Over time, excitement gives way to conspiracy and resentment, as treasure hunters stray into increasingly dangerous or aggressive interpretations of the clues. As the body …
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We live in the ruins of a great civilization that was built in many ways by faithful men and women, who kept their marriage vows. Nevertheless in fallen world, sin will wreak havoc, and we need to know what to do when sin happens. The fundamental duty is confession of sin and forgiveness, but marriage is a public covenant and therefore sometimes th…
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In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I welcome Stephen Minix who shares how a personal setback led to his philosophy of perpetual positivity and a mission to transform how nonprofits use data. Stephen explores the power of aligning “head and heart” — blending measurable impact with human stories — and challenges the sector to move beyond using d…
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This is a preview — for the full episode, subscribe: https://patreon.com/newmodels https://newmodels.substack.comOlivia Kan-Sperling joins to talk about her recent work, "Little Pink Book: A Bad Bad Novel" (Archway Editions, 2025). "It’s like girl, China, sex, postmodernism, conceptual romance—a book that sells itself to you over and over and over …
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Forrest Fenn never does things the regular way. Despite no formal training and little knowledge of art, he becomes a millionaire gallery owner. An outsider by nature, Fenn’s charm, audacity, and disregard for convention earns him both wealth and respect. When a streak of bad luck threatens to destroy his empire, Fenn dreams up an audacious final ac…
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Text us to share what you found helpful! You can deliver perfect asset allocations and outperform benchmarks all day long, but here's what Marla Sofer, founder of Knomee, knows after 25 years in financial services: those are just table stakes. The real differentiator—the thing that determines whether a client gives you 10% of their portfolio or bec…
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In Colonial America it was common for sermons to be preached around elections reminding God’s people of the biblical duties of magistrates, citizens, and the biblical blueprint for civil government. Today’s message is focused on the duty of citizens to be a certain kind of people, and for men in particular to practice being dangerously good. The Te…
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In this inspiring episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I sit down with Grace-Anna Douglas, founder of Graceful Media, to explore how nonprofits can transform their marketing strategies and amplify their impact. We also tackle how to measure meaningful success, avoid vanity metrics, and use emerging tools like AI responsibly. Topics We Cover: Grace-Anna …
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From sports to tourism, faith to leadership, Kirk Elmquist’s story is one of purpose, perseverance, and passion for people. In this episode of Own The Journey, JMARK CEO Thomas Douglas sits down with the Executive Director of Branson Tourism to unpack lessons learned from decades of leadership in sports marketing, hospitality, and community growth.…
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Was the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel - the story of a woodcutter’s children abandoned in the woods and left at the mercy of a witch - in fact, early true crime? A hit book - The Truth About Hansel and Gretel - said that historical records pointed to the story being based on fact. Are we too quick to dismiss the truth behind tall stories? Or are …
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After salvation, the choice of who you marry will likely be the next most significant decision in your life. Marriage is a nuclear reactor – where new immortal souls are being brought into existence, and therefore it is good and right to guard its formation carefully. This law concerning vows applies in a number of different directions, but since m…
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Nonprofits don’t need big ad budgets to make big impact. Nonprofit marketing expert, Julia Campbell joins us to share how storytelling, focus, and digital strategy can help your mission get seen, supported, and sustained online. Follow her: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/⁠ Check out her community: ⁠https://www.nonprofitsocialmediasummit…
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Demetria Kalodimos is a familiar name and treasured voice in Nashville. She joined WSMV in 1984 and became the longest-running evening news anchor in its history. A career journalist and storyteller, Demetria is also a documentarian and musician. In this episode you’ll learn new things about Demetria--how she hails from Chicago, is an enduring Cubs…
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Last week, Cautionary Tales told the tragic story of Derek Bentley, exploring Britain's troubled relationship with capital punishment. Across the Atlantic, Revisionist History has also been scrutinizing what it means for a state to try to execute a person. For this bonus episode, Malcolm Gladwell joins Tim Harford to discuss his new series The Alab…
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Host Alexander Lapa shares a personal update on Agents of Nonprofit. After 3.5 years and 188 episodes, he reflects on the show’s journey, its value to the nonprofit community, and the financial challenges of keeping it ad-free. Alexander outlines possible paths forward - from continuing as usual to slowing down or pausing at episode 200 - and invit…
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An amateurish burglary in 1950s London ends in murder. One of the men involved is a 19-year-old named Derek Bentley. Bentley has the understanding of a child - and he wasn't the killer. But the British justice system seems determined to deliver the death penalty. The fate of capital punishment lies in the balance, and so too does the fate of Derek …
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Text us to share what you found helpful! When clients miss meetings, avoid financial conversations, or struggle to follow through on planning recommendations, most advisors assume it's about motivation or priorities. Christine Hargrove, PhD and assistant director of the Love and Money Center at UGA, reveals why these behaviors often signal somethin…
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God, in His infinite wisdom, made men and women different. These differences inform our roles and duties, especially in marriage, where they complement each other. Scripture clearly teaches that wives are to submit to their husbands (Eph. 5:22, Col. 3:18). This call to submission is not demeaning or oppressive, but is a genuine glory and a necessar…
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In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I sit down with fundraising strategist and behavioral science expert Cherian Koshy to uncover the psychology and neuroscience behind why people give—and why they sometimes don’t. From reducing friction in donation forms to designing moments of joy and trust, this episode offers a masterclass in building deepe…
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In 1983, a plane takes off from Ottawa with less than half the required fuel on board. As the engines cut out one by one, the pilot is left with a ticking clock and an impossible task. But what does a tale of an unusual plane crash have in common with one about a disappearing canal? For this special episode, Tim is joined by colleagues from across …
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Liberty is not the freedom to do whatever you want. Humanistic lusts always end in tyranny, slavery, and destruction. Liberty is the freedom to obey God, to live according to His law under His blessing. Liberty is doing what you were made for. Therefore, the foundational governments that God has established of family, church, and state are the foun…
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