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Hear the latest from the world of UCF Athletics, for fans of the UCF Knights. Hosted by Jeff Sharon, Eric Lopez, and the crew from Black and Gold Banneret. Formerly known as the Black and Gold Banneret Podcast.
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How We Bloom

Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI

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How We Bloom is an oasis of flower Ideas. Design. Sales. Marketing. Business. We know that every great success story starts with one simple idea. A challenge that requires change. Like the unfurling petals of a flower we grow by changing form. This growth opens us up to new ideas and opportunities. On How We Bloom, Sharon McGukin interviews guests who dare to do things differently. Brought to you by Smithers-Oasis, we share the stories of people who plant seeds, grow ideas and bloom to their ...
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Glo

The Gospel Coalition

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Glo is a podcast from The Gospel Coalition, hosted by Blair Linne, Sharon Dickens, Aixa de López, and Soojin Park—four women from diverse backgrounds, united around a common desire to magnify Christ. Throughout these episodes, you’ll hear conversations about God’s work around the world, in different cultural contexts. When we look at the global church, we see that the gospel of Jesus Christ is not losing steam, but flourishing in new and amazing ways. God is still at work.
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The Build & Inspire Podcast brings you incredible people building amazing companies so you can be inspired to build what you're passionate about. Mostly focused on people in the technology and business world, the Build & Inspire podcast is hosted by Leo Morejon (award-winning marketer and sales leader) and powered by passion and love. Let’s build something amazing together!
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Learn the Principles & Elements of Design with Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI Pablo Picasso said it best, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” While it may seem simple enough to drop flowers in a vase and call it an arrangement, even more pleasure can be derived once you’ve learned the fundamentals of design. These gu…
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"Solve problems to create new business," suggests Lenny Walker, VP of sales and operations at Kennicott Brothers Company. Like many business models, the floral industry is changing. Sharon McGukin and Lenny discuss viable ways to enhance your floral business by “Partnering with your Wholesaler.” Consider their suggestions for communicating with one…
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A Texas Cowboy in Philly? You couldn’t miss this Oasis Ambassador. On the last day of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, a Texas Cowboy wandered along the flower-fragrant aisles without his horse. Dressed in his Texas cowboy hat, boots, and shirt - with a Texas flag and lone star on it, stood Abel Gonzalez Mencio, AIFD, PFCI, TMF of Casa Granada Fl…
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“Your foundation is the most critical part of anything you build,” says Canadian florist, Lea Romanowski CAFA, AIFD, CAFD. “If your foundation isn't good, if it isn't strong and true, it will affect the entire outcome of the design.” Lea has learned, through the years, the importance of excellent floral mechanics. Lea - owner of Designing on the Ed…
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Need a floral education program where creativity meets business? Consider EMC- European Master Certification, a floral program developed to nurture the creative and business growth of designers worldwide. Design visionary Tomas De Bruyne of Belgium, and business strategist Christi Lopez of Virginia, discuss with Sharon McGukin upcoming EMC trend-se…
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"Don't be afraid to step out and educate yourself," says Michael Smith AIFD, AAF, PFCI, FDI, FSMD." Education is the key to success." Michael is a retail florist in Mariana, Florida and winner of the 54th annual Sylvia Cup design competition. He offers sage advice to people who would like to have the opportunity to win a Sylvia Cup or other floral …
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On this Thanksgiving edition of KnightShift, Jeff and Kyle start out by wrapping up what the UCF Knights learned from the loss at Texas Tech and then preview Senior Knight against Houston with bowl eligibility on the line. Then it's over to Men's Soccer, where Bryson helps us make sense of UCF Men's Soccer's heartbreaking loss in the NCAA Tournamen…
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On this edition of Knight Shift, we open with a look back at the Space Game and what the UCF Knights need to do to continue their winning streak as they head to Texas Tech. We also discuss the Knights' TV situation for this game and the Houston game. Then it's over to Basketball with a preview of the men's team's upcoming tournament in St. Augustin…
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On this edition of KnightShift, Eric, Kyle, Bryson, and Nick preview the UCF Knights' upcoming game against Ollie Gordon and Oklahoma State in the Space Game. Then it's over to Men's Basketball, who won their opener vs. FIU, and Women's Basketball, who dropped 101 on Bethune-Cookman in their opener. The guys talk about Men's Soccer's NCAA Tournamen…
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On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric, Kyle, Bryson, and Nick begin with a look at Football's upcoming game with Cincinnati and whether the UCF Knights can finally get that first Big 12 win. We also go over the Big 12 schedule from 2024-2027. Then it's time to preview the UCF Men's Basketball team before they open their season on Monday, and J…
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On this edition of KnightShift, Eric, Kyle, and Nick wrap up the UCF Knights' loss to Oklahoma and look ahead to the West Virginia game. They also talk key UCF Hoops questions as the season is right around the corner. Then, Bryson joins the show to talk about UCF being ranked #1 in Men's Soccer and what it means going forward. They also talk about …
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On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric, Kyle and Nick preview the UCF Knights' upcoming game with #6 Oklahoma, including the latest on JRP and the whole Dillon Gabriel subplot. Then they update you on Men's Soccer at #2 in the nation and knocking on the door of #1, Women's Soccer on the bubble, and Volleyball entering the gauntlet of their sche…
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On this edition of KnightShift, Eric Lopez and Bryson Turner discuss the latest in UCF Knights Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer and Volleyball. They also talk about UCF Basketball Media Day and hear from Tyler Hendricks and Laila Jewett. Finally, we have midterm grades for every position unit of the UCF Football team. --- Send in a voice message: https…
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In this episode of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric and Kyle start by wrapping the aftermath of the Baylor game and previewing the UCF Knights' next game at Kansas. They also talk about TV coverage of the game on Fox and Coach Malzahn's extension. Then Nick and Bryson drop by to talk about Men's Soccer reaching #2 in the nation, Women's Soccer hitting some …
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On this edition of the KnightShift Podcast, Jeff, Drew, and Kyle open up with their takeaways from the UCF Knights' loss at K-State, and preview the Big 12 home opener against Baylor, including what UCF will have to do to get back on the winning track. Then Bryson and Nick drop by to update everyone on Women's Soccer making the top 25, Men's Soccer…
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Jenny Thomason, AIFD, AAF, PFCI, EMC of Dallas, Texas represented USA in the 2023 Interflora World Cup in Manchester, England where she placed in the Top 10. How did she accomplish this feat? “Your first step is to do something every single day." says Jenny. "Study with designers, take workshops, go to symposium, go to conferences, buy books, subsc…
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Listen in as Eric Lopez, Andrew Gluchov, and Bryson Turner break down the UCF Knights' first loss of the season at the Kansas State Wildcats, 44-31, in their inaugural Big 12 opener. Kyle Nash also joins to talk about what UCF will take away from the game as they prepare for their home Big 12 opener vs. Baylor. --- Send in a voice message: https://…
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On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Kyle, Drew and Eric preview the UCF Knights' first-ever Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday against the Kansas State Wildcats. they break down the match-ups on offense and defense, why UCF isn't ranked (yet), the TV situation with FS1, and give predictions for the game. Then Bryson stops by to talk about UCF …
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On this postgame edition of KnightShift, Eric Lopez is joined by Nick Porcelli and former UCF DB Tre' Neal as they break down the Knights' 48-14 victory over the Villanova Wildcats to go to 3-0 on the season. Then they're joined by Kyle Nash from the stadium to give his breakdown of the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.…
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On this edition of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric, and Kyle open with a quick recap of UCF's win over Boise State leading into their game with Villanova, including a full breakdown of Timmy McClain taking over at QB for John Rhys Plumlee, and a look at UCF's TV numbers compared to the rest of the Big 12. Then Bryson and Nick join to talk about UCF Women's…
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On this episode of KnightShift, Jeff, Eric, Drew and Kyle preview UCF's road contest at Boise State, including a breakdown of Boise's opener against Washington and how UCF can attack the Broncos. They also discuss the TV ratings and outlook for the game. Nick Porcelli joins the show to talk about UCF Volleyball's victory over Florida State to start…
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In an all-new KnightShift, we are previewing UCF Football.s opener against Kent State, set for next Thursday, with Jeff, Andrew, and Kyle giving their takes and what they want to see from the Knights in Game #1. Eric joins later and is still mad about UCF Women's Soccer's loss to Georgia, and the guys try to talk him off the ledge about that. They …
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We're back after a bit of a summer hiatus to preview the UCF Knights Football team for the 2023 season! Jeff, Kyle, Drew, and Bryson talk about the biggest storylines heading into the Knights' first season in the Big 12, including Coach Malzahn handing the offense's keys to Darin Hinshaw, JRP's development, the defense's challenges in the Big 12, s…
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It’s important to remember as Christians in America that the global church consists of churches from all countries and continents. God is building his church continually, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. He displays his faithfulness even amid the brokenness we witness in our local church contexts. Christ came to rescue his Bride, …
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On this edition of KnightShift, Eric, Bryson and Nick continue revealing and discussdiscussing the nominees for the 2023 Black & Gold Banneret Awards. In Part 2, we switch focus to UCF's men's sports, including: Head Coach of the Year Assistant Coach of the Year Breakout Athlete of the Year Senior of the Year Freshman of the Year Transfer of the Ye…
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On this edition of KnightShift, Eric, Bryson and Nick reveal and discuss the nominees for the 2023 Black & Gold Banneret Awards. In Part 1, we focus first on UCF's women's sports, including: Head Coach of the Year Assistant Coach of the Year Breakout Athlete of the Year Senior of the Year Freshman of the Year Transfer of the Year Game of the Year I…
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"Part of the promise of the new heaven and new earth is that you are going to have a new mind." – Soojin Park In this episode of Glo, Blair Linne, Aixa de López, Sharon Dickens, and Soojin Park discuss the importance of creating a safe space within the local church for Christians to share their emotional and mental health struggles and receive enco…
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As believers, we create because we have been created by the One who fashioned everything together, with no point of reference. In this episode of Glo, Blair Linne, Aixa de López, Sharon Dickens, and Soojin Park talk about how all creation, especially the arts, points us to God—the creator himself. They discuss broadening our definition of "art," th…
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With the rise of digital technology and the COVID-19 pandemic, it's easy to fall into a pattern of exclusively engaging with church and community online. However, as Christians, we are called to gather with one another and to stir one another up to love and good works in physical community. So, how do we break out of our comfort zones and embrace m…
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In this episode of Glo, Blair Linne, Aixa de López, Sharon Dickens, and Soojin Park discuss how believers and church leaders can provide mercy ministry that is effective, biblical, loving, and sustainable. Drawing from the book, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself, the hosts define "poverty" and …
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Just as Jesus reconciled us to the Father, he restored our relationships with one another. When we were in need of a home, Jesus lovingly accepted us into his family. Similarly, caring for the fatherless often entails opening our home to children who need a secure and nurturing environment. As followers of Christ, how can we personally answer the b…
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On this special edition of KnightShift, Jeff is joined by Kyle, who presents two interviews with former UCF Knights offensive linemen. First, we hear from Sam Jackson at the Jacksonville Jaguars' minicamp. Then, Kyle talks with former Knight center Jordan Johnson, who is now an assistant at Oklahoma State. --- Send in a voice message: https://podca…
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On this edition of KnightShift, we are doing something new: We do it live! Jeff Sharon and Bryson Turner discuss the UCF Knights hiring Rich Wallace as the new head baseball coach, and we hear from Wallace in his press conference. They also talk about UCF in the NCAA Track Championships and recap Rayniah Jones and Asherah Collins' performances. Nic…
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The most dangerous thing about the prosperity gospel is that it preaches a contradictory message to the true gospel of Jesus. When Jesus said we would have troubles in this world, the prosperity message says you should only experience blessing. When Jesus said you must take up your cross and follow him daily, prosperity theology teaches that if you…
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Social media, regardless of where you find yourself in the world, is likely shaping the culture around you. It has the ability to be all-consuming—shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and values. As Christians who aspire to have an influence on those around us, how can we use social media wisely without being consumed? Should we consider taking a break f…
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In Romans 12, Paul instructs believers to share in the needs of the saints and pursue hospitality. This is the same call for believers today—to help care for the people in our communities and show Christlike love through hospitality. But what does this actually look like in our various cultural contexts and seasons of life? In this episode of Glo, …
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In the wake of Greg Lovelady's firing as head coach of the UCF Knights baseball team, Eric Lopez and former Black & Gold Banneret Editor and current MLB.com writer Brian Murphy break down the Lovelady Era from the start in 2017 to winning AAC Regular season title and NCAA Tournament appearance to the end. What went right and what went wrong? --- Se…
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On this edition of KnightShift, we start with Jeff, Eric and Bryson breaking down UCF Baseball's opening win in the AAC Tournament in Clearwater, as well as the path ahead for the Knights as they try to fight their way into the NCAA Tournament. Then it's over to Softball where Eric recaps the UCF Knights' season coming to an end in Tallahassee and …
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In this first episode of Glo, Blair Linne, Sharon Dickens, Aixa de López, and Soojin Park share their personal journeys of discovering the transformative power of the gospel and the importance of understanding the substitutionary atonement of Christ. You'll hear how they first came to believe in the gospel, and how it continues to impact their live…
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On the latest KnightShift Podcast, we begin by celebrating UCF Softball winning its second straight AAC title, and Eric Lopez breaks down the Knights' path in the Tallahassee Regional. Bryson Turner also breaks down Track and Field also winning The American at South Florida's campus. We also catch up on Baseball heading into the final weekend of th…
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On this edition of Knight Shift, we start with Jeff and Drew discussing news of Charlotte QB Xavier Williams joining the UCF Knights and what this indicates for how Darin Hinshaw is changing the UCF Knights' offensive strategy. Then we hear from former UCF WR Rannell Hall as he talks with Kyle Nash before his Arlington Renegades play in Saturday's …
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“There's nothing that changes the energy of a room, like a bouquet of flowers,” says floral professional Jodi Duncan AIFD. In this flower chat with host, Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI, Jodi offers tips for making fresh flowers a part of your healthy, elevated lifestyle. Jodi also introduces us to her new healthy-focused site the Hungry Florist. Ch…
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On this edition of the Knight Shift Podcast, we open with the news of Todd Dagenais, the winningest coach in UCF Knights Volleyball history, announcing he is retiring from college coaching and transitioning to professional volleyball. We give our reaction to the news, and then we are joined by Coach Dagenais on the show to reflect on his career and…
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Join us for Glo, the new podcast from The Gospel Coalition, hosted by Blair Linne, Sharon Dickens, Aixa De López, and Soojin Park—four women from diverse backgrounds, discussing God's work around the world and within their own lives. Tune in to Glo and be inspired by the transformative power of the gospel. God is still at work.…
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On this edition of the Knight Shift Podcast, the whole crew talks first about the Transfer Portal, and Tommy Castellanos announcing he's leaving UCF, where the QB situation stands, and Destiny Thomas also leaving UCF Women's Hoops. Then we update you on UCF Baseball winning six of eight and Softball coming down the stretch with a sweep of USF. We s…
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On this edition of the Knight Shift Podcast, Jeff, Eric and Kyle start by giving their thoughts on the UCF Knights Spring Football Game, including the QB position and a breakdown of the Fastest Man contest. Drew joins the show to talk about John Rhys Plumlee's historic two-sport evening and UCF Baseball righting the ship after their mid-season slid…
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On this edition of the Knight Shift Podcast, Jeff, Drew and Bryson start with breaking news from UCF on the resignation of Becky Cramer as head coach of the UCF Knights Rowing team. Then they discuss the latest with UCF Baseball, who stopped their bleeding with a win over Stetson on Tuesday, and the guys break down the controversy that has popped u…
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On this edition of the all-new KnightShift Podcast, Jeff begins by explaining the rebrand of our show from the Black & Gold Banneret Podcast to the KnightShift Podcast. Then we start with Kyle talking about UCF Knights Men's Basketball and the list of transferring players, as well as who will be coming in for next season. Then Drew talks about UCF'…
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