Best Javier Diaz Podcasts (2024)

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Mexico’s Gym Industry Is Booming – Javier Díaz 59:45

8d ago59:45

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Javier Díaz co-founded a gym, Sierra Elevation, in Mexico with business partner Adrian Hovelman in 2021. Two years later, Sierra Elevation merged with Adamanta, the leading climbing gym chain in Mexico. Packed into that multi-year period was an on-the-ground education for Díaz, as he learned what it took to operate a gym in Mexico, realized the adv…

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General David H. Petraeus, US Army (Ret.) 50:32

4d ago50:32

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General David H. Petraeus is a retired United States Army general and a prominent commentator on contemporary security issues, military developments and global affairs, widely respected as a leading warrior intellectual. The General graduated with distinction from the US Military Academy and earned a PhD from Princeton University. He served in the …

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Restore-Episode 100-Ivan Williams: N. American Division VP for Strategic Planning and Leadership 1:13:26

10d ago1:13:26

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On this, our 100th episode of the Restore Podcast, we welcome back Pastor Ivan Williams who was our guest on episode 2 back in March 2016. He returns to talk about his new role, leadership, mission, his faith journey, and more. Speaking on a personal note, thank you to everyone for listening and sharing the Restore Podcast through these 100 episode…

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Keep Them Sketched Out – Claire Kawainui Miller 55:52

22d ago55:52

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Joining Holly Chen on the Impact Driver podcast this week is Claire Kawainui Miller, a crew leader at Touchstone Climbing, USAC Level 2 Routesetter, climbing movement enthusiast and loving mother of two cats. Claire and Holly’s simultaneously fun and serious conversation meanders from gender inequities to ladder fiascos and covers Claire’s most con…

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Restore-Episode 99-Rich Aguilera: One Mustard Seed 1:22:55

1M ago1:22:55

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On episode 99, I talk with Rich Aguilera who has been a leader in children's ministry for many years, creating content of all kinds to bless kids and families that lead them to know Jesus. This conversation is for everyone regardless whether they are involved in children's ministries. You will be blessed as you hear his journey from a career in arc…

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Limited Resources, High Demand: Making It Work as a Nonprofit Climbing Gym – Jen Piperno 50:10

1M ago50:10

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Jen Piperno is the Executive Director at Teton Rock Gym in Driggs, Idaho. Teton Rock Gym is unique because it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and that designation frames the gym’s operation, outlook and funding. In this episode, Piperno explains more about what it means for a climbing gym to be a nonprofit business and how such designation can allow a fa…

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Daniel Libeskind - Architect 43:46

2M ago43:46

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An international figure in architecture and urban design, the architect Daniel Libeskind is renowned for his ability to evoke cultural memory and is informed by a deep commitment to music, philosophy, and literature. Mr. Libeskind aims to create architecture that is resonant, original, and sustainable. Born in Lód’z, Poland, in 1946, Mr. Libeskind…

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Anti Tall Setters Club (Members: Short Setters Only) - Abby Tran 53:58

2M ago53:58

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Routesetting as a shorter setter doesn’t come with a shortage of challenges and frustrations. But that’s far from the full story for Abby Tran, Assistant Headsetter at The Circuit Bouldering Gyms in Portland, Oregon. On this episode of the Impact Driver podcast, unabashedly short setters Abby and Holly Chen discuss some of the benefits that shorter…

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Restore-Episode 98-Shawn Boonstra: Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

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For episode 98, I have a great conversation with Shawn Boonstra, Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy. We talk about his faith journey, mission, discipleship, and so much more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Voice of Prophecy web site Cycle of Evangelism Discovery Mountain Radio Show for Kids VOP YouTube Channel Discover Bible Studies VOP Facebook Pa…

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The Points Guy, Senior Reporter – Zach Griff 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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For more than five years, Zach Griff has been a Senior Reporter at The Points Guy. His contributions range from news about the airline industry to travel and product reviews to deep dives into loyalty programs. Zach is also pursuing his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. An avid traveler for over a decade now, Zach first…

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Old-School Foundation, New-School Shapes – Mathieu Ackermann 45:47

2M ago45:47

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Today I talk to Mathieu Ackermann, who is one of the shapers at Flathold, the other creative mastermind there being Manuel Hassler, whose name you will hear mentioned in this episode as well. But back to Mathieu. He is a fascinating subject because his shaping at Flathold combines a love for outdoor climbing with some formal art training and educat…

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Koryo Tours General Manager - Simon Cockerell 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

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Simon Cockerell is from the south-west of England. He moved to Beijing in 2000, becoming Koryo Tour’s General Manager two years later. Having traveled to North Korea 182 times, he has probably been to the country more than any other westerner. Simon is a respected speaker on the DPRK and appears regularly in international media. Simon’s tireless wo…

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Relaciones 2024 - Pastores Jorge y Shailin Torres 1:39:54

3M ago1:39:54

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Restore-Episode 97-Andrea Jakobsons - Jonathon Cobb: Kettering Church Pastors 1:46:58

3M ago1:46:58

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On the Restore podcast's first episode of 2024, we have Pastors Andrea Jakobsons and Jonathon Cobb from Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church. They talk to us about their faith journey, call to ministry, leadership lessons, and so much more! You will be blessed and inspired by this conversation. Show Notes/Links/Resources Kettering Church Book—Mig…

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Matthew Shollar - Founder & Chief Visionary, Transcend Cruises 56:40

4M ago56:40

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Matthew’s passion for all things travel began in his childhood. He brings 25 years of entrepreneurial leadership experience in the luxury travel marketing, sales, and hospitality business development arena to Transcend Cruises. Matthew co-founded and served as CEO of e-Cruise, an online industry wide marketing and retention program, and created and…

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The “Indiana Jones of Climbing” – John McGowan 53:38

4M ago53:38

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Today’s guest is John McGowan. I don't even know the single best way to describe John. Entrepreneur, business developer, old school climber but new school visionary, adventurer, all of the above. I will say this: If someone were putting together a list of the most important figures of the climbing gym industry of the past 35 or 40 years, basically …

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Restore-Episode 96-Adventist Information Ministry with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie 1:19:23

4M ago1:19:23

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Episode 96, the last for 2023, we have a great conversation with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie, director and assistant director of pastoral care, respectively, for Adventist Information Ministry. AIM is a function of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church which focuses on digital evangelism, interest tracking, and connec…

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Scott Shelley - Traveler to 192 of 193 United Nations Member States 1:15:08

5M ago1:15:08

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Originally from the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, Scott Shelley is a Physics Laboratory Instructor at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. He moved to the US in 1997. Scott has spent the last thirty years attempting to systematically visit every country in the world, while simultaneously minimizing the cost of flights. He believes that planning…

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Linda Gray - Actor & Director 58:22

5M ago58:22

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Mark your calendars for Saturday December 2nd, 2023. That’s when the Lifetime Channel will be releasing an original holiday movie, Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas. It stars Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Donna Mills, Nicolette Sheridan and Linda Gray, our featured guest on this episode of The One Way Ticket Show. In an acting and directing …

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Restore-Episode 95-John Peckham: God With Us - An Introduction to Adventist Theology 1:03:30

5M ago1:03:30

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In episode 95, we welcome Dr. John Peckham back to the podcast to discuss his new book, God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology. He also gives a brief update on the new role he accepted earlier this year, and then we spend some time unpacking his book. Make sure to take advantage of the 15% discount Andrews University Press has offered t…

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Routesetting Consultations, Education Bottlenecks, and Data – Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright 47:26

5M ago47:26

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Today's guests are Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright. Foxman is the Head Setter at Alta Climbing & Fitness and Alta Boulders in Arizona, while Justin is the Director of Routesetting at Edgeworks Climbing & Fitness in Washington. Between the two, they have over 25 years of setting experience and even more climbing experience. Together, they co…

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Karen Gershowitz - Travel Addict, Travel Writer, Travel Photographer 57:51

6M ago57:51

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In Karen’s own words: “I was 17 years old, traveling alone, when I boarded a plane to Europe. Living in a different culture I experienced the world in new and surprising ways and discovered myself. My love of travel was born. I didn’t return to the US for three years. Since then I’ve traveled to more than 90 countries. I climbed Kilimanjaro, conque…

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Michelle Lawton - Founder, Joyful Plate 57:19

6M ago57:19

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Michelle Lawton is a food and wine lover and founder of joyfulplate, a food and beverage research and branding consultancy. She is a happy home cook to her “Irishman” (aka her partner, Michael) in New York City, where she enjoys brainstorming on bike rides in Central Park and the kitchen -- her happy places. Michelle holds an Advanced Wine Certific…

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Restore-Episode 94-Alan Parker: Professor at Southern Adventist University School of Religion 59:30

6M ago59:30

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For episode 94, we have a great conversation with Dr. Alan Parker, professor in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University. We talk about his faith journey, how Millennials and Generation Z view evangelism, and much more. This is a power-packed conversation that will bless and challenge you. Show Notes/Links/Resources Bio/Contact Sympo…

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Yahya Mahamid – Arab Israeli Zionist, Educator, and Israel Advocate 39:28

6M ago39:28

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On this special episode of The One Way Ticket Show, Host Steven Shalowitz sat down with Yahya Mahamid following the barbaric invasion of Israel by Hamas terrorists on Saturday 7 October 2023. The interview is from Steven’s conversation with Yahya on the Jewish National Fund USA podcast, IsraelCast. Yahya Mahamid is an Arab-Israeli speaker, educator…

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All About the Indoor Climbing Expo – Travis Williams 32:23

6M ago32:23

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We are talking industry trade shows today. Specifically, today's guest is Travis Williams, who founded sToKed Climbing with his wife, Kimberly, and more recently founded the Indoor Climbing Expo. More than a trade show, the Expo is a new industry gathering, or festival, that combines routesetting clinics, educational sessions, roundtables, competit…

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum - Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem 24:00

7M ago24:00

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On this special episode of The One Way Ticket Show, Host Steven Shalowitz sat down with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, following the barbaric invasion of Israel by Hamas terrorists on Saturday 7 October 2023. The interview is from Steven’s conversation with her on the Jewish National Fund USA podcast, IsraelCast. Fleur serves as Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem in …

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Dr. Jonathan Schanzer - Senior Vice President for Research, Foundation for Defense of Democracies 41:46

7M ago41:46

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On this special episode of The One Way Ticket Show, Host Steven Shalowitz sat down with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer to provide perspective on the barbaric invasion of Israel by Hamas terrorists on Saturday 7 October 2023. The interview is from Steven’s conversation with Dr. Schanzer on the Jewish National Fund USA podcast, IsraelCast. Dr. Jonathan Schanz…

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What American gyms can learn from Europe’s gym industry – Dean Privett 45:32

7M ago45:32

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Today’s guest is Dean Privett. He's the founder of Iron City Boulders in Pittsburgh and Blue Swan Boulders in Orlando; he's also the president of Moments Climbing, a European gym chain operating three facilities in Finland. Privett gives his take on some of the ways the U.S. climbing gym industry and the European climbing gym industry are similar a…

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Ory Slonim – Former Special Consultant on Israeli POWs & MIAs for 7 Defense Ministers 59:53

7M ago59:53

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Born in Israel in 1942, Ory Slonim grew up amidst the ravages of the country’s War of Independence. Ory came from a seventh-generation family that lived in Hebron, grew up in Tel Aviv, married, and became a successful lawyer. In 1986, Israeli President Haim Herzog appointed Ory as special counsel to the Defense Minister for issues of POWs & MIAs, f…

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Gym Development in Canada and “Making Friends Through Climbing” – Jean-Marc de la Plante 46:13

7M ago46:13

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In this episode of the CBJ Podcast, we’re chatting with Jean-Marc de la Plante, who is a business leader in the Canadian climbing gym scene. He owns or co-owns several gyms in Canada under the UPLIFY development banner: three Allez Up gyms (Montreal), two Seven Bays Bouldering gyms (Halifax), two BoulderHouse gyms (Victoria), Up The Bloc (Mississau…

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Restore-Episode 93-Steve Leddy: Director of Evangelism and Church Planting for Potomac Conference 1:03:38

7M ago1:03:38

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Episode 93 features a discussion with Pastor Steve Leddy, evangelism and church planting director for Potomac Conference. You will be blessed as you listen to his personal story and our conversation about discipleship, church planting, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Contact Pastor Steve Leddy Potomac Conference Pastoral Ministries Team North …

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Matt Gutman - ABC News Chief National Correspondent 56:16

8M ago56:16

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Matt Gutman is ABC News’ Chief National Correspondent based in Los Angeles. He reports for all ABC News broadcasts and platforms, including “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “20/20,” “Good Morning America” and “Nightline.” He has reported for ABC from 40 countries across the globe. A multiple award-winning correspondent, Matt has covered the CO…

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Routesetting in the Age of Social Media – Stefanie Myr 1:11:04

8M ago1:11:04

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Today's guest is Stephanie Myr, a climber of almost a decade and a routesetter for just as long. Myr is currently the head setter at Climb Tacoma in Tacoma, Washington. She began her setting career volunteering at the local YMCA before joining the Climb Tacoma staff. In addition to routesetting, Myr also manages the gym and coaches the youth team. …

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Leading Public Art Expert & Advocate - Joyce Pomeroy Schwartz 57:23

8M ago57:23

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Joyce Pomeroy Schwartz is a curator, lecturer and public art consultant with a unique concentration in public art policy, modern and contemporary art for architecture and the landscape in the broader context of cultural, urban and environmental revitalization. In 1968-1971 she founded “The Photographer’s Gallery,” the first gallery in New York City…

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Making the Most of a Climbing Gym Retail Space – Brad Werntz 58:15

8M ago58:15

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Retail plays a key role in most gyms’ day-to-day operations, while also being a visual component of the facility, so today's conversation is all about gym retail: what sales strategies work well, what doesn’t work so well; what sells, what doesn't sell. We speak with Brad Werntz, President of the two Boulders climbing gyms in Madison, Wisconsin, bo…

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Restore-Episode 92-David Trim: Director of G.C.’s Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research 1:33:19

8M ago1:33:19

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On episode 92, we talk with Dr. David Trim, director of the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research. In this conversation, he speaks of his faith journey, what his department actually does, why we need such a department, his recent book release, and much more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Office of Archives, Statistics, and Re…

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Ann-Margret – Hollywood Icon 40:03

9M ago40:03

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On this Summer Special of The One Way Ticket Show, Host Steven Shalowitz welcomes Hollywood icon, Ann-Margret, to the program. The Swedish-born actresss and performer has won five Golden Globe Awards, has been nominated for two Academy Awards, two Grammys, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and six Emmy Awards – winning one. She’s been a headliner at sol…

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Gym Social Media Is More About “One-to-One” Than “One-to-Many” – Sam Van Boxtel 1:04:30

9M ago1:04:30

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Today we sit down with Sam Van Boxtel, who runs the popular Climbers Crag channels on Instagram and YouTube and has teamed up with Tom Randall to manage social media profiles for top climbing brands through their Climbers Crag agency. Van Boxtel has been around the block in the climbing gym industry, having worked on the ground in front desk, route…

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Jens Heycke - Author of "Out of the Melting Pot, Into the Fire: Multiculturalism in the World's Past and America's Future" 1:08:19

9M ago1:08:19

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Jens Kurt Heycke was educated in Economics and Near Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago, the London School of Economics, and Princeton University. He worked as an early employee and executive in several successful technology startups, including one that pioneered the mobile Internet and produced software installed in more than a billion mo…

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Don’t Give Up on “Mom-and-Pop” Gyms – Jackson Scott 25:05

9M ago25:05

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Jackson Scott told his parents that he wanted to open a climbing gym, and although there was a lot of hard work along the way, the end result was Crux Climbing, which is operated and co-owned by Scott and his parents. It was a family dream that became a family reality. Scott talks about that process of starting a family-owned gym in this episode. H…

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Eating Disorders, RED-S, and a Look Behind the Resignations - Dr. Volker Schöffl 37:06

9M ago37:06

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A couple weeks ago, Dr. Eugen Burtscher and Dr. Volker Schöffl (@volkerschoeffl) made headlines when they resigned from their volunteer positions on the IFSC’s Medical Commission. Dr. Burtscher served as the Chair of the Commission, and Dr. Schöffl was a Commission member for more than a decade. Following their resignations, a lengthy post on Dr.…

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Jeh Johnson - Former Secretary of Homeland Security 50:41

9M ago50:41

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Jeh Johnson is a partner in the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP and the former Secretary of Homeland Security (2013-2017), General Counsel of the Department of Defense (2009-2012), General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force (1998-2001), and an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York (1…

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Restore-Episode 91-Martin Doblmeier: Award-winning Filmmaker | Sabbath documentary 1:02:11

9M ago1:02:11

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Episode 91 is an amazing conversation with award-winning Christian filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. Martin has made more than 30 films on faith, religion, and spirituality. His latest film is titled Sabbath. You will be blessed and challenged by this conversation. Show Notes/Links/Resources Journey Films Sabbath documentary film Other films Facebook Ins…

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Adding What Should Always Have Been There - Siege Climbing 43:32

10M ago43:32

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Siege Climbing is a competition series set for and by women, non-binary and gender minorities in the community. With us today is Hannah Barker (pronouns she/her), founder of Siege Climbing. Hannah is deep in the competition setting scene, and she works to mentor and uplift other underrepresented people in the industry. We also have Jiarra Chiang he…

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Peter Greenberg - America’s Most Recognized, Honored & Respected Front-Line Travel News Journalist 58:41

10M ago58:41

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A multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and producer, Peter Greenberg is America’s most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist. Known in the industry as “The Travel Detective,” he is the Travel Editor for CBS News, appearing on CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, and Sunday Morning, among other broadcast platfo…

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Getting Slacklining Going at Your Gym - Wade Desai 1:20:01

10M ago1:20:01

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Wade Desai is the Director of Climbing at ASCEND in the Pittsburgh area. As you'll hear, he certainly loves climbing, but he's also passionate about slacklining and accomplished at it too. Since starting at ASCEND in 2017, he's seen slacklining take off as a programming offering and has been helping lead the charge. Could more climbing gyms offer s…

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Restore-Episode 90-Chris Martin: The Wolf in Their Pockets 1:07:43

10M ago1:07:43

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In episode 90, we talk with Chris Martin who, earlier this year, released his second book on social media entitled The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead. Part of the brief book description states, "Martin both exposes the ways the Internet is distorting our life in Christ and shows us how to faithfully…

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Gretchen Carlson – Journalist, Author & Female Empowerment Advocate 49:51

10M ago49:51

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Gretchen Carlson, is an acclaimed journalist, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and internationally recognized trailblazer for women’s rights in the workplace. In 2016, she boldly went public with harassment claims against then Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, paving the way for the #MeToo movement. Her story has been told in the mo…

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Host Steven Shalowitz shares the “7 Ps” that got him through his cancer diagnosis and treatment 36:07

11M ago36:07

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On this special episode of “The One Way Ticket Show”, Host Steven Shalowitz shares the “7 Ps” that got him through his cancer diagnosis and treatment. They are: Prayer Perseverance Patience Planning People Positivity Psalms As he mentioned in the recording, credit for the first 3 Ps goes to his Rabbi. Steven added on the remaining 4. After listenin…

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