Best CSW Podcasts (2025)

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CSW Events: How to scale AI in government 1:02:09

30d ago1:02:09

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All government departments have been tasked with prioritising AI adoption to drive innovation and improve productivity, but with only 22% leveraging automation and 17% using machine learning, AI uptake remains in its infancy. In this episode, a panel of government and industry leadersshare insights on overcoming common roadblocks on the path to AI …

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Ep 315 | Julien Oeuillet The Voice of South Taiwan Shines a Spotlight on Kaohsiung 1:20:38

1d ago1:20:38

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Julien Oeuillet is an independent journalist, who has produced content for Radio Taiwan International and TaiwanPlus. He is the Founding Editor of IPON the Indo-Pacific Open News. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/julien-oeuillet-the-voice-of-south-taiwan-shines-a-spotlight-on-kaohsiung-ep-315/ Back in November of 2024 we interviewed Julien …

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How do we restore trust between ministers and civil servants? 29:37

9d ago29:37

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In this episode Jess Bowie talks to Tom Brown, author of The Mind of the Minister, about the unique relationship between senior civil servants and politicians. Tom explains how officials and ministers can build close and productive working relationships, what happens when it all goes wrong, and what he's observed about relations between civil serva…

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Ep 314 | A Conversation With Wen-Jen Deng Taiwanese Fiber Artist and Curator Ming Turner 29:45

12d ago29:45

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We recently sat down with Wen-Jen Deng one of the artists in residence at the Taiwanese American Arts Council’s House 17 on Governors Island and Ming Turner, curator of Wen-Jen’s art exhibit :The Embedded Stitch- Contemporary Fiber Art, which is currently showing at Tenri Cultural Institute until June 28th Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/a…

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It's Personal: Reimagining Public Services Around Citizen Needs 24:02

15d ago24:02

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In the first of a new series, in partnership with KPMG, Jess Bowie and Jo Thomson explore what makes great public services in the digital era. In this episode Jess and Jo share some of their own experiences of interacting with the state, we hear from former HMRC permanent secretary Jim Harra about how the UK's tax authority has been putting citizen…

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4. Creating When We Feel, "What's the Point?" 11:00

22d ago11:00

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Today on Sapphic Rising™, you'll hear about my reflections on, “What’s the Point?” when we’re facing or witnessing atrocities, be it individually or as a collective. The creative process has its own ebb and flow anyway, but it can feel jarring when we’re overwhelmed with events and unsure how to keep going, while acknowledging what happens in our w…

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Ep 313 | Passport to Taiwan 2025: Ben Hedges A Laowai's View of China, Ambassador Lee of TECO, and TAAC 11:16

1M ago11:16

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This past Sunday, May 26th we stopped by the annual Passport to Taiwan that’s held in New York City’s Union Square Park. The first Passport to Taiwan was held in 2002 and it’s become the largest outdoor Taiwanese American event in the entire United States. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/passport-to-taiwan-2025-ben-hedges-a-laowais-view-of…

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48. Exploring Burgundy's Hidden Gem, Aligoté! 14:26

1M ago14:26

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we delve into the intricacies of the Aligoté grape as part of our ongoing 'Diving into Burgundy' series. The episode spotlights Aligoté, explaining its characteristics, geographic footprint, historical significance, and contemporary relevance. Anshu also explains where in Burgundy the Al…

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CSW events: Unlocking rehabilitation 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

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Reoffending costs the economy £18bn annually so finding innovative solutions is critical. In this episode, CSW brings together a panel of experts from across the prisons and rehabilitation landscape to discuss new approaches that can achieve meaningful change. Hosted by Jessica Bowie.

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Ep 312 | Jane W. Wang Navigates a Multicultural Hero's Journey (Classic) 57:20

1M ago57:20

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Since May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we think it’s fitting to reshare this episode with Jane W. Wang. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/jane-w-wang-navigates-a-multicultural-heros-journey-classic-ep-312/ What we really appreciate about this interview with Jane back in 2021 is how she spok…

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Changemakers: Robots and Agentic AI in government 34:30

1M ago34:30

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Continuing our new Changemakers series, Suzannah talks to Ben Lovatt, deputy director of the Contact Engagement Platform at HMRC, to find out how the agency is using robots and automation to make services better. We also speak to Duncan Brown, head of software engineering at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s AI incubator; and …

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Articles IIb and III - Jesus is the only one who can save us 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

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- Jon combines Articles 2b and 3 in our next in the series on the 39 ArticlesBy Jon Teasdale

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Ep 311 | Understanding the History of Taiwan through Dr. Jerome Keating (Classic) 39:45

2M ago39:45

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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and since 1999, Congressman David Wu (OR) and the co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus have supported the celebration of Taiwanese American Heritage Week starting from Mother's Day Weekend, so we thought this would be a good time to reshare one of our most popular episodes, an interview we did wi…

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Changemakers: Fostering innovation in government 31:54

2M ago31:54

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In the first of our new Changemakers series, Suzannah talks to Claire Donaldson, Innovation Hub co-founder and lead at the Department for Science Innovation and Technology, about building the conditions for innovation in the public sector, getting creative with your pitches, and the benefits of working in partnership. Hosted by Suzannah Brecknell, …

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Article II - Who is Jesus? 54:33

2M ago54:33

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- In part three of our new series on the 39 Articles, Jon gets to Article 2 - "Of Christ the Son of God"By Jon Teasdale

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Article I - Of Faith in the Holy Trinity 53:10

2M ago53:10

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- After last week's introduction, Jon examines Article 1 in our new series on the 39 Articles.By Jon Teasdale

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3. Why Did I Give Up My Creativity for Career? 10:08

2M ago10:08

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Today on Sapphic Rising™, you'll hear about this morning's reflections while I was sitting with a cup of tea. The question, "Did I stifle my creative muse because I was too focused on other things like career and not wanting to be a 'starving artist?' Let's get this Sapphic party started to unlock our creativity through authentic living and sacred …

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Introducing the XXXIX Articles 59:09

2M ago59:09

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- At the start of a new series in our Rooted evening services, Jon introduces the 39 Articles of Religion, the basis of our anglican faith. The service starts with evening prayer using the traditional form of the Book of Common prayer.By Jon Teasdale

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Ep 310 | Cathy Erway on The Food of Taiwan 38:26

3M ago38:26

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Last year I came across an article in the Gothamist titled, A Taiwanese food crawl in the East Village with NYC writer Cathy Erway. I have of course heard of Cathy Erway and her cookbook and thought to myself, Why haven’t I had her on Talking Taiwan as a guest yet? For those of you who aren’t familiar with Cathy’s work, she is a James Beard Award-w…

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2. Embracing the Ego in Writing 8:32

3M ago8:32

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Today on Sapphic Rising™, you'll hear a story about how I had to face my own ego after self-publishing while embracing my unique path and navigating how creators often have to be their own cheerleaders. Community and like-hearted folks will get you through those tough moments, too, so remember you're not alone on your creative journey. There are pl…

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1. The Podcast Reboot: Welcome! 7:32

3M ago7:32

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Today on Sapphic Rising™, you'll find encouragement to embrace a creative reboot, get out of a creative rut, and move forward with confidence. When you launch your business, start freelancing, or begin to ponder how you'd like to share your creative talents, just know there is probably a 99% chance that you'll need to pause and reflect at some poin…

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47. Unlocking the Magic of Wine Temperature 17:29

3M ago17:29

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we discuss the importance of serving wine at the correct temperature. Tune in to learn about the correct temperature for serving different wine styles, as well as practical tips on how to cool down or warm up wines efficiently. You will learn how wine temperature affects your experience …

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Easter Music 33:37

3M ago33:37

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Isaiah 1:2-20 - Readings and Jon's talk from our Easter Music service on March 30th 2025. There were six readings: Isaiah 1:2-4,16-20, Matthew 15:1-20, John 13:1-11, Mark 15:21-47, Matthew 28:1-10 and Colossians 2:13-15.By Jon Teasdale

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Ep 309 | 228 Memorial Foundation: Executive Director Nâ Sū Phok (藍士博) on his Work and the Historical Significance of 228 56:53

3M ago56:53

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It’s about a month after 228, an important date in Taiwan’s history, marking the 228 Massacre. 228 stands for February 28 1947. February 28th is now commemorated as a national holiday in Taiwan known as the 228 Peace Memorial Day. For this year’s 228 episode, we wanted to release my interview with Nâ Sū Phok (藍士博), the Executive Director of the 228…

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The Church of England - The Future 55:35

3M ago55:35

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Psalms 115:1-18 - In the third and final part of the short series on the Church of England, Mike discusses the future.By Mike Smith

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Ep 308 | FAPA: All About Its Essential Advocacy Work for Taiwan 43:57

3M ago43:57

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If you’ve been following our social media, you might already know that Talking Taiwan is participating in the Podcasthon which is a global movement calling on as many podcasts as possible to dedicate one episode of their show to a cause of their choice. The idea is to release these episodes simultaneously, from March 15-21, 2025 and by doing so thi…

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Ep 307 | Taiwan on the Margins of CSW 69: Celebrating Women’s Resilience & Progress at Taiwan Main Stage 27:26

4M ago27:26

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If you’ve listened to our most recent episode of Talking Taiwan, you’ll know that the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women or CSW69 is now taking place at United Nations Headquarters in New York. It began on March 10th and runs until March 21st. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/taiwan-on-the-margins-of-csw-69-celebra…

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The Church of England - The Crisis 49:49

4M ago49:49

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- We are running a short series on the Church of England in our Rooted evening services. This week, in part 2, Mike discusses 'The Crisis'.By Mike Smith

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The Church of England - The Journey 53:02

4M ago53:02

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1 Timothy 3:14-4:10 - The first of a three-part series on the Church of England. Mike starts the series by talking about 'The Journey', some history and how we got to where we are today.By Mike Smith

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46. Exploring The Styles of Wine Produced in Burgundy 11:42

4M ago11:42

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wineitupanotch Podcast, we continue our 'Diving Into Burgundy' series by delving into the various wine styles of the Burgundy region. The episode aims to demystify Burgundy for listeners, making it easier to appreciate and enjoy its complex and varied wines and dispel some of the intimidation factor that accomp…

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The Suffering of God's People, with Keith Davies of CSW 41:19

4M ago41:19

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Revelation 6:9-11 - James Doo preaches from Revelation 6, followed by a talk from guest speaker Keith Davies of CSW (Christian Solidarity Worldwide)By James Doo

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Ep 306 | Empowering Women Through Education and Community Panel: Meet the Panelists 1:02:56

4M ago1:02:56

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March is Women’s History Month and in this episode of Talking Taiwan I’ll be speaking with the Angela Feng, the organizer of the Empowering Women Through Education and Community Action panel, a UN CSW69 Parallel Event that’s going to be held here in New York City on Friday, March 14th from 4:30pm-6:00pm. CSW69 stands for the 69th Session of the Uni…

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Ep 305 | Sherry Chou Remembers Dr. Chen Wen-chen and Circumstances Surrounding his Mysterious Death 34:40

4M ago34:40

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In July of 2024, we brought Talking Taiwan to the Taiwanese American Conference at West Chester University and I sat down to interview Sherry Chou, the Director of Dr. Chen Wen-chen Memorial Foundation. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/dr-sherry-chou-remembers-dr-chen-wen-chen-and-circumstances-surrounding-his-mysterious-death-ep-305/ Dr. C…

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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 - The Parable of the Weeds 23:36

4M ago23:36

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Matthew 13:24-43 - James Doo asks "Will you choose to follow Jesus, or choose not to?" from the parable of the weeds in Matthew 13By James Doo

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45. Taking Another Look At The Art of Food and Wine Pairing 18:46

4M ago18:46

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into another wine pairing dinner, exploring the food, the wine and what made them pair so well together. The featured wines were from Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande in Bordeaux. Anshu recounts the dinner's five courses - each of which was paired with different vintages and/or labels from this …

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Isaiah 55:1-56:8 - Saved for life! 55:13

5M ago55:13

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Isaiah 55:1-56:8 - James preaches the concluding sermon of our series on Isaiah 50-56.By James Doo

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Matthew 12:22-37 - Satan or The Spirit? 38:28

5M ago38:28

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Matthew 12:22-37 - Jon Teasdale demonstrates that if you're not for Jesus you're against him, from Matthew 12:22-37By Jon Teasdale

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Winephabet Street: U is for Usakhelauri – A Rare Georgian Treasure! 53:57

5M ago53:57

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Welcome to another episode of Winephabet Street, where we explore the world of wine one letter at a time! This episode features the elusive and extraordinary Usakhelauri – a rare Georgian grape known for its deep color, natural sweetness, and limited production. Join us as we dive into: ✅ The history and origins of Usakhelauri 🍇 ✅ What makes it so …

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Isaiah 54:1-17 - Saved for joy! 44:28

5M ago44:28

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Isaiah 54:1-17 - James continues our series on Isaiah, this week looking at Chapter 54.By James Doo

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Matthew 12:15-21 - Here is My Servant 33:25

5M ago33:25

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Matthew 12:15-21 - Mike Smith explains how Matthew shows the servant nature of Jesus in Chapter 12:15-21By Mike Smith

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Ep 304 | Our Conversation on The Translator's Daughter A Debut Memoir by Author Grace Loh Prasad 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

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Grace Loh Prasad’s debut memoir, is The Translator’s Daughter. I spoke with her about how she started off writing it and how it evolved over the two decades it took to write it. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/a-conversation-on-the-translators-daughter-a-debut-memoir-by-author-grace-loh-prasad-ep-304/ A lot can happen in two decades. One b…

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44. Burgundy Basics - Understanding Burgundy's Wine Grapes 12:43

5M ago12:43

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Send us a text Join us in this episode for a short but informative discussion that will help you better understand the wines of Burgundy! The episode is part of the Wineitupanotch “Diving Into Burgundy” series, which aims to simplify the complexities of this renowned French wine region. The focus of this episode is the grapes of Burgundy. We answer…

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Isaiah 52:13-53:12 - The servant's offering 44:53

5M ago44:53

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Isaiah 52:13-53:12 - The next part of the Rooted series looking at Isaiah 50-56.By James Doo

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Matthew 12:1-14 - The Lord of the Sabbath 40:09

5M ago40:09

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Matthew 12:1-14 - Jon Teasdale shows us how Jesus warned us against fake legalistic faith in Matthew 12:1-14By Jon Teasdale

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Isaiah 51:9-52:12 - Save us, O God! 46:50

5M ago46:50

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Isaiah 51:9-52:12 - James continues leading us through the prophecy of IsaiahBy James Doo

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UN Women, Peace, and Security Week 2024: Myanmar Women's Demands for Action 16:38

5M ago16:38

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ဒီတစ်ပတ်မှာတော့မြန်မာနိုင်ငံရဲ့ လက်ရှိမြေပြင်အခြေအနေများ၊ အမျိုးသမီးများအပေါ် အကြမ်းဖက်မှုများ ပပျောက်ရေးနှင့် ပတ်သက်ပြီး ကမ္ဘာ့ကုလသမဂ္ဂလုံခြုံရေးကောင်စီရဲ့ WPS Week မှာ မြန်မာနိုင်ငံက အမျိုးသမီးအဖွဲ့တွေ ဘယ်လိုပါဝင်ဆောင်ရွက်ခဲ့သလဲ၊ ဘယ်လိုတိုက်တွန်းချက်တွေ ပေးခဲ့သလဲဆိုတာကို ဆွေးနွေးသွားမှာဖြစ်ပါတယ်။ အမျိုးသမီးများအပေါ် အကြမ်းဖက်မှုများ ပပျောက်ရေးအတွ…

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Matthew 13:1-23 - A good heart hears God's Word 21:10

5M ago21:10

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Matthew 13:1-23 - In the celebration of Chinese New Year, Lewis Li asks how we receive the word of God, looking at the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:1-23By Lewis Li

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Ep 303 | An Excerpt from The Translator's Daughter by Grace Loh Prasad 6:12

5M ago6:12

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For the first episode of 2025, we’ve decided to share an excerpt from The Translator’s Daughter, a personal memoir written by Grace Loh Prasad. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/an-excerpt-from-the-translators-daughter-by-grace-loh-prasad-ep-303/ The book opens on the eve of the Lunar New Year in February of 2000 and so it seems like the rig…

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43. The Art of Artisanal Grower Champagne, with Fresne Ducret 47:19

5M ago47:19

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Send us a text In this episode, we meet Pierre and Daniella Fresne, the dynamic duo behind the artisanal grower Champagne house, Fresne Ducret. Tune in and listen as they share both their personal and professional journey. Pierre, a native winemaker from Reims, and Daniella, his Canadian wife discuss their individual backgrounds, the history of the…