Best Mark Farnham Podcasts (2024)

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How Can the Christian God Exist When There Is So Much Evil and Suffering? 19:31

4h ago19:31

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When we look around the world and see wars, genocide, human trafficking, and modern-day slavery, we have to ask, How can an all-loving, all-powerful God exist? Christians claim that God loves the world, so why is it in such a mess? Who among us has not cried out to God in grief, fear, and desperation? Does God care, and when will he do something ab…

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Risk Quantification Through Value-Based Frameworks 25:46

3d ago25:46

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Trisha Sqrow, of Marsh Advisory, and our Council Vice-Chair 2024, Suzanne Christensen, of Franklin Templeton Investments, and making his debut on RIMScast is Karthick Dalawai, of Penn Mut…

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Financial Risk Management with Chris Willey of American Eagle FCU 35:10

8d ago35:10

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Chris Willey of American Eagle FCU. Justin asks Chris how banking and financial risk management has evolved since Chris entered the profession, in the past 15 years after the housing cris…

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Introduction to Apologetics 18:30

9d ago18:30

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What is Apologetics? Is it only for pastors and professors, or is every Christian called to practice apologetics? Is it primarily about confrontations or conversations? Is the concept even in the Bible? Why can’t we just evangelize and skip the apologetics part? In this episode, Mark and Jeff lay the foundation of the basics of apologetics. Want to…

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Live From Vancouver! with Maryam Salmasi, Fred H. Bossons Award Winner 2024 22:27

15d ago22:27

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Maryam Salmasi, the Fred H. Bossons Award Winner for 2024. They discuss Maryam’s passion for ERM, her professional training in Iran, and her tips on studying for the CRM exam. She tells h…

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How Eastern Religion has Infiltrated the Church Pt. 2 18:30

16d ago18:30

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The infiltration of the West and the Church by Eastern religion, the New Age, neo-paganism, and earth religions is rooted in a foundational error of the “oneness of all things.” In this episode, Mark and Jeff get to the heart of these errors and show how the Creator-Creature Distinction corrects our thinking and allows us to remain in truth as we w…

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How Eastern Religion has Infiltrated the Church Pt. 1 18:21

22d ago18:21

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It has been widely observed that the New Age and Eastern religious thought have infiltrated the West for many years through practices like Yoga and the promise of making all things “one.” In this episode, Mark and Jeff explore how this has happened and how the Church has been subverted through seemingly innocent practices. Want to reach out, ask a …

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Big Shifts with John Hagel, RIMS ERM Conference Keynote 29:10

23d ago29:10

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews John Hagel, RIMS ERM Conference Keynote. John’s keynote on November 18 will be titled Embracing Change to Manage Risk. Justin and John explore how risk has evolved over John’s 40-year car…

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Cruising with Tony Quinones 40:48

1M ago40:48

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Britt Embry, VP of Communications, RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter; Nancy Brooks, Executive Director of NAMI Louisville; and Tony Quinones, Director of Risk Strategies and Compliance of Wa…

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Live From DFW RIMS 2024 | Sponsored by Hillwood 27:38

1M ago27:38

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. This episode of RIMScast is proudly sponsored by Hillwood. Hillwood is a leading multinational real estate development company and part of the Perot family of companies. For more information, visit Hillwood.com. In the spi…

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Common Objections 16:00

1M ago16:00

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Some Christians struggle with the idea of apologetics and may see it as something too difficult for them, or even unspiritual. Jeff and Mark answer those objections and show how apologetics can help every Christian in their proclamation of the gospel. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apolo…

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The Art of Conversation 15:30

2M ago15:30

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How do you become skilled at starting conversations that lead to the gospel? That is the single greatest challenge for most Christians who want to share the gospel. In this episode, Mark and Jeff talk about ways to become more natural conversationalists for the sake of gospel witness. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? …

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Maintaining an Award-Winning ERM Program with Michael Zuraw 36:21

1M ago36:21

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Michael Zuraw about his career in risk management, including how the CHIPS Act impacts him and what it takes to lead ERM at a semiconductor manufacturer. Justin asks about Michael’s RIMS ERM Awar…

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Applying ERM Theory with Elise Farnham 25:20

2M ago25:20

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Elise Farnham about how ERM has changed, how new policies like the SEC climate disclosures influence the ERM landscape, and Elise’s risk philosophy. They discuss whether organizational leaders ar…

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What is Christianity? 15:20

2M ago15:20

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Many people have a vague or mistaken idea of what Christianity is all about. In addition, even Christians have a hard time articulating the gospel clearly. This episode nuggets to the heart of each so we can more effectively share the gospel and compel people to believe the Christian faith in all its glory. Want to reach out, ask a question, or req…

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56 Just Got Back from Mt. Ararat (Guest: Ted Wright) 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

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Ted Wright from Epic Archaeology joins Henry to offer some counterarguments to a previous episode we did on possible locations for Noah's Ark, and shares some of his research that he has done on Mt. Ararat and the surraounding region on his many expeditions there. Babylonian "Oldest Map of the World" - British Museum The Epic of Gilgamesh & the Bib…

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RIMS Advocacy Updates 2024 with Mark Prysock 29:06

2M ago29:06

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews RIMS General Counsel and VP of External Affairs Mark Prysock about the RIMS Advocacy, the RIMS Legislative Summit being postponed to Q1 2025 to work with a fresh Congress and Administration. Mark…

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Safety and Preparedness in 2024 with National Safety Council CEO Lorraine Martin 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews National Safety Council CEO Lorraine Martin about National Preparedness Month, a new OSHA proposed statement on workplace safety in extreme heat, National Recovery Month, drug overdose deaths at …

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Opioid Awareness and Workers Comp Risks with Raji Chadarevian of the NCCI 38:09

2M ago38:09

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Raji H. Chadarevian, Executive Director, Actuarial Research , the National Council of Compensation Insurance, or NCCI, about opioid use and related risks for injured workers. Raji and Justin talk…

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Building a Culture of Apologetics in Your Church 17:10

3M ago17:10

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How can a church begin to create a culture where gospel conversations with the lost are normal? How does a church move beyond an inward focus on discipleship to add an outward focus on reaching the lost? Mark and Jeff discuss some philosophical keys and some practical steps that can be taken to help a church cultivate gospel engagement among its me…

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55 You Can't Get Rid of God (Guest: Dr. Mark Farnham) 1:04:58

3M ago1:04:58

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Dr. Mark Farnham, a professor from Lancaster Bible College, joins Henry to talk about apologetics, evangelism, and a little bit about karma. Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian - book link

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Cybersecurity Awareness and Risk Frameworks with Daniel Eliot of NIST 45:13

3M ago45:13

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Daniel Eliot of NIST about NIST, its new publications on cybersecurity, including two Quick Start Guides, the Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, and more, Daniel’s history with cybersecurity for small …

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How We Got Started in Apologetics 18:00

3M ago18:00

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Mark and Jeff share their origin stories as apologists. For both of us, it began with our inability to answer objections and questions from non-believers. Our hope is that you will be encouraged that you, too, can engage anyone you meet with the gospel and do it well. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website …

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300th Episode Spectacular with RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche 48:42

3M ago48:42

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews RIMS CEO, Gary Labranche about what’s coming up for RIMS, and also Linda Regner Dykeman, the Chief Marketing Officer for Canada at HUB International, about a Webinar she is moderating on Septembe…

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The Role of the Holy Spirit in Apologetic Encounters 15:02

3M ago15:02

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Learning that true salvation is a work of the Holy Spirit and not something we can accomplish through our own ability or charm is freeing. If the Holy Spirit is the one who convinces of guilt and opens eyes to see Christ as the only Savior, then I can confidently share the good news of Jesus with whomever I meet. Want to reach out, ask a question, …

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54 Listening to Genesis 1 & 2 (Guest: Dr. Cornelis van Dam) 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

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It’s so easy to find differing opinions on the first two chapters of Genesis. Were the days of creation literal days? Are there contradictions between chapters 1 and 2? Did those chapters have different authors? Dr. Cornelis van Dam joins to talk about the authority of scripture, and how we should be listening to what is in Genesis 1 and 2. In the …

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Bigger Risks with the Texas State Office of Risk Management | Sponsored By Hillwood 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. This episode of RIMScast is proudly sponsored by Hillwood. Hillwood is a leading multinational real estate development company and part of the Perot family of companies. For more information, visit Hillwood.com. Justin Smu…

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Some More Arguments for the Deity of Christ 16:40

3M ago16:40

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Jeff and Mark resume their list of reasons why Christians believe in the deity of Jesus. They demonstrate that the only way to reject Jesus’ deity is to ignore or reject the testimony of Scripture, which affirms again and again that Jesus is fully divine. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://a…

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Some Arguments for the Deity of Christ 10:55

3M ago10:55

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Muslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Jews, and skeptics all share in common a rejection of the divinity of Jesus Christ. Some Christians are surprised to learn that nowhere in the New Testament does Jesus say these three words: “I am God.” In this episode Mark and Jeff explain why that is and the overwhelming evidence from Scripture that Jesus is…

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Exploring Risk in Extreme Environments with Kevin Vallely 43:10

3M ago43:10

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Kevin Vallely, an explorer, architect, mentor, and author, about his early life, his career, his risk philosophy, and a hint of his upcoming keynote speech at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024, fro…

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53 What is the right name for God? YHWH? Jehovah? Yeshua? 57:58

4M ago57:58

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ABR has had a few questions come in along the same lines recently including: did the Israelites just take God, YHWH, out of a pantheon of gods, or Canaanite gods and adopt Him as their God? Is YHWH the right name to use for God? The King James Bible uses Jehovah sometimes, is that right? Is the King James Version the best English translation? What …

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Thoughts and IDEAs on Inclusivity with Michael Bach 42:07

4M ago42:07

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Aaron Lukoni about the RIMS Canada Conference 2024, from October 6th through 9th in Vancouver, B.C., and IDEA thought leader Michael Bach about Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility. Mi…

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Deconstruction Pt. 2 16:20

4M ago16:20

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Mark and Jeff continue their discussion of deconstruction and the need for Christians to be grounded in their faith. They also talk about the difference between questions that search for answers and those that are seeking an exit from the faith. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologetics…

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Change Management and Strategy with Jay Kiew, RIMS Canada Conference 2024 Keynote 38:12

4M ago38:12

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Jay Kiew, one of the keynotes for the RIMS Canada Conference 2024; the first of several Canada Conference keynotes who will appear on RIMScast. Justin and Jay discuss what is a change navigation …

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52 Which Ur did Abraham live in? (Guest: Dr. Matt Glassman) 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

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Where did Abraham receive his call from the Lord? Was it Ur? or Harran? Both? And which city of Ur was it? Dr. Matt Glassman joins to discuss the pros and cons of the two different cities of Ur, and which one Abraham may have lived in. In the Footsteps of Abraham - Podcast with Bryan Windle

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Mid-Year Risk Update with Morgan O’Rourke and Hilary Tuttle 42:35

4M ago42:35

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews RIMS Director Of Publications Morgan O’Rourke and RIMS Risk Management Magazine Senior Editor Hilary Tuttle about RIMS Risk Management Magazine, including its recent Azbee awards for design, chan…

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Deconstruction Pt. 1 16:40

4M ago16:40

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Mark and Jeff introduce the topic of deconstruction and talk about a recent New York Times article recounting one couple’s deconstruction from Christianity that began with a rejection of God’s law regarding sexual fidelity. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/…

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Mitigating the Risks of Catastrophes with Mrunal Pandit of Tata Consumer Products 36:08

4M ago36:08

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Mrunal Pandit of Tata Consumer Products about being the RIMS Risk Management Honor Roll Inductee 2024, having math in her DNA and how that relates to risk management and insurance, her role at Ta…

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Evangelism is NOT the Most Important Thing 16:00

4M ago16:00

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For many years I believed (because I was taught this, either overtly or by implication) that the most important thing a Christian and a church could do is to reach the lost with the gospel. Everything else paled in comparison and was secondary to the reason God left believers on earth after their salvation. Only when I rejected this idea did I begi…

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51 Praise to the Lord the King of Creation, including Neanderthals (Guest: Dr. Todd Wood) 1:15:20

4M ago1:15:20

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Where do Neanderthals, Homo Erectus, and other skeletal remains fall into a timeline that fits a creation model? Were Neanderthals created in the image of God? What criteria makes someone human? Dr. Todd Wood explores these questions in a recent paper he co-authored with Dr. Marcus Ross & Peter Brummel, and joins to discuss them with Henry. "Human …

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Was Eve an Evidentialist? 10:35

5M ago10:35

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The most common approach to apologetics is the evidentialist approach, which argues that what the unbeliever needs most is evidence of the truth of Christianity. Once there is enough evidence, belief is sure to follow. By looking at the case of Eve in the Garden of Eden, we can see that there is a more fundamental problem–our rebellion against God.…

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DE&I Initiatives with Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray of Alliant Insurance Services 42:15

5M ago42:15

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray of Alliant Insurance Services about her risk and insurance career journey, what DE&I initiatives mean in her growth, the sorts of programs she has launched, and how she prov…

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Unbottling Risk Management with Victoria Ogbuehi of Coca-Cola 31:53

5M ago31:53

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Victoria Ogbuehi of Coca-Cola about her education, her aspirations, her 12 years in public security, and her move into risk management. She describes the personality traits that are most helpful …

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Common Questions 12:20

5M ago12:20

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Can we get past the taboo of talking about religion and politics to share Christ? Mark's guest, Zack Armstrong, presents some practical ideas for encouraging people to talk about spiritual matters. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/…

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50 A Thousand Years is Like a Day 57:27

5M ago57:27

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ABR receives questions all the time about history and the Bible. Sometimes those get responses in ABR's magazine Bible & Spade. Questions like: What does it mean when a thousand years is like a day? How long is a day when in Genesis it talks about evening and morning? Did Moses use multiple sources when writing the book of Genesis? If you have a qu…

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Julie Bean, 2024 Heart of RIMS Award Winner 36:55

5M ago36:55

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews Julie Bean, 2024 Ron Judd Heart of RIMS Award Winner about her career in risk management, including how she ended up at seven companies in her first two years, and about her extensive involvement…

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The Intellectual Strength of Christianity 10:54

5M ago10:54

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Have you ever wondered if the Christian faith can hold up to the scrutiny of leading scholarship? In today's episode, we will explore how Christianity is both personally edifying AND intellectually satisfying. Christianity can hold its own in the world of scholarship and you can be confident that your faith is grounded in good truth. Want to reach …

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Starting Conversations 10:46

5M ago10:46

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Have you every wanted to start a conversation with someone about the gospel but didn't know how? Today we will go over some simple and practical skills you can use to start engaging the unbelievers in your life with the gospel. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/…

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On Risk Appetite and Tolerance 37:13

5M ago37:13

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews three of his favorite people, Lorie Graham, Trisha Sqrow, and Dr. Lianne Appelt, who are the three authors of the new RIMS Executive Report, Developing and Refining Risk Appetite and Tolerance. T…

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Live Again from RISKWORLD 2024! 35:41

5M ago35:41

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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Justin Smulison interviews live at RISKWORLD 2024 Tina Cameron, author of the RIMS Executive Report, Leveraging Insurance & Risk Management to Address Political Risk, about her risk management career and the winners of the…

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