Best Scott Barron Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 129: Political action and speech do not reflect Christians' attitudes about immigration (Scott McConnell) 41:28

3d ago41:28

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Lifeway Research executive director Scott McConnell is back to talk about some new research that sheds light on current events. For starters, church attendance and sales of Bibles are going up. Not only that, but Americans' regard for the Bible seems to be increasing. Young people, in particular are demonstrating more openness to learning about the…

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Hidden In Plain Sight / Mary Gregson / Ian Lowther 44:41

3d ago44:41

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The witness described a man in his 20s, just shy of six feet tall, with a gaunt face and light-coloured hair. Though uneasy, the passerby—out for a quiet walk along the River Aire—was quickly reassured. The man, standing over a pale woman crumpled in the grass, said she had simply fallen. The man offered his name and explained that he knew where th…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 11 40:28

6d ago40:28

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A grand jury convenes in Riverside… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 115 - Failure and Innovation: A Conversation with Davies Owens 37:47

6d ago37:47

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What is the future of education? Certainly, it includes Artificial Intelligence, and that is a new phenomenon to be sure. But the future still includes parents, motivation, kids who need support and encouragement and motivation, leaders who aspire to higher levels of organizational success, and clear communication across all facets. All of these th…

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Introducing: Canadian True Crime 3:19

9d ago3:19

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If you love immersive, detailed, and responsible true crime storytelling... you might like Canadian True Crime—Canada’s top indie podcast. Join host Kristi Lee for a deep dive into some of the most thought-provoking true crime cases in Canada. Where to start: The Shedden Bandido Massacre (series) The Richardson Family Murders (series) The Maple Syr…

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‘Why We Believe’ with Alister McGrath 51:24

8d ago51:24

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In this episode of The Evolving Leader, Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are joined by renowned philosopher and theologian Alister McGrath to explore one of the most timeless and urgent questions: Why do we believe? Drawing on insights from his new book, Why We Believe: Finding Meaning in Uncertain Times, McGrath reflects on the nature of belief, the …

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Missed Warnings / The Crimes Of Joseph McCann - Part 3 57:17

11d ago57:17

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Joseph McCann carried out two sprees of horrific sexual and violent crimes in Hertfordshire, London, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester. It was a matter of urgency to get him off the streets for the public's safety. No one in England was safe until he was behind bars. McCann had victimised both male and female, child and pensioners; there was no tell…

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Episode 128: How a Church of Christ kid became one of comedy's rising stars...in his 40s (Brian Bates) 31:49

13d ago31:49

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Church of Christ member Brian Bates is one of the cleanest--and hottest--comedians in the country these days. In this episode, he takes us behind the jokes to reveal how a comedian builds rapport and trust with strangers--whether they're in a bar on Saturday night or a church on Sunday afternoon. Could all Christians learn something about the "Jesu…

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No Trend - "Too Many Humans.../ Teen Love" with Chris Richards 1:02:15

13d ago1:02:15

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In this episode, we explore Too Many Humans and Teen Love, the 1983 release from No Trend that challenged both punk and mainstream sensibilities in DC’s underground scene. No Trend was from from Ashton, Maryland consisting of Jeff Mentges (vocals), Frank Price (guitar), Bob Strasser (bass), and Michael Salkind (drums). They took a confrontational a…

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Episode 114 - Swing Thoughts 17:18

13d ago17:18

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Challenges help us to grow. As in baseball, we have to keep “getting in the box” and taking that swing. Let’s ensure that when we do, we “swing like we mean it”. Purposefully, with focus, intention, hope, confidence, and resolute commitment. There’s nothing wrong with a swing and a miss, as long as you keep swinging. In this episode of the Educator…

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Missed Warnings / The Crimes Of Joseph McCann - Part 2 33:57

14d ago33:57

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A large-scale manhunt was launched after a man abducted and sexually assaulted three women over the course of four days. Joseph McCann was publicly identified as the only suspect in the case. He had stayed under the radar for over a week. When he emerged, it was for the worst possible reason. McCann was going to carry out a 12-hour crime spree… (Pa…

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Missed Warnings / The Crimes Of Joseph McCann - Part 1 40:04

18d ago40:04

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The purpose of the criminal justice system is to uphold the law and protect the innocent. Public bodies, including the Crown Prosecution Service, the police, and the prison and probation system, should work together to ensure justice for all while being fair to those accused and convicted. There are occasions when things go wrong and result in deva…

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The Slickee Boys - "Cybernetic Dreams of Pi" with Don Zientara 1:01:30

20d ago1:01:30

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In this episode, we explore Cybernetic Dreams of Pi, the 1983 release from The Slickee Boys that blends garage rock revivalism with punk attitude and sci-fi themes. The Slickee Boys had been a fixture in the DC music scene since the mid-1970s, building a dedicated following with their irreverent stage shows and DIY approach to recording. With a lin…

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Episode 113 - Architecting the Future: A Conversation with Alan Metcalfe 30:23

20d ago30:23

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Schools are a culture and a community. Families are coming together in pursuit of excellence in education. The buildings are a function of that work. How can we create buildings that inspire each other? How can we make our buildings more a part of our plan, and less about walls and square footage and classrooms? In this episode of the Educators Amo…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 10 32:37

21d ago32:37

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The police learn the true identity of the boy claiming to be Walter Collins… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 127: For the church to thrive, its leaders need to eat more pie (Doug Pell) 42:57

23d ago42:57

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Could eating more pie lead to healthier and stronger churches? Doug Pell says "yes." A longtime Church of Christ elder and retired senior executive from the U.S. defense industry, Pell recently authored Set in Order the Things That Are Lacking: Lessons in Biblical Leadership (Sain Publications). In this episode, Pell shares the experience he gained…

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‘Why Character Matters’ with Dr Edward Brooks 55:07

24d ago55:07

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What if leadership isn’t just about performance, but about character? In this episode of The Evolving Leader, we’re joined by Dr. Ed Brooks, Executive Director of the Oxford Character Project and co-editor of the new book The Arts of Leading. With hosts Jean Gomes and Emma Sinclair, Ed explores how cultivating human character, hope, courage, humili…

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The Criminology Killer / Amie Gray & Leanne Miles / Nasen Saadi 1:06:33

25d ago1:06:33

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The full moon painted the sea in silver; its light rippling gently across the water. From his perch on West Cliff, a local photographer heard sudden screams from the shoreline below. The darkness concealed whatever was unfolding. He was puzzled but not alarmed. The screams stopped almost as quickly as they had started. Not overly concerned, he pack…

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Faith / Void Split with Thurston Moore 1:12:30

27d ago1:12:30

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In this episode, we explore the Faith/Void Split, the legendary 1982 release from Dischord Records that captures the duality of the early D.C. hardcore scene. Released as Dischord Records #8, the album pairs Faith’s tight, melodic hardcore with Void’s chaotic, genre-defying intensity. Both bands, formed by teenagers, contributed to the diverse evol…

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Episode 112 - Leave the Door Unlocked 9:23

27d ago9:23

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If you’ve ever found yourself lost, then you know how it feels to be found. To realize that you are loved and welcome to come inside. That’s the power of an unlocked door. It helps others to know that you care about them and want to welcome them in. Often, especially as educators, we are mandated to lock our doors. But leaving them unlocked can giv…

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Episode 126: Church-ing while Black (Barron Jones) 52:51

29d ago52:51

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For Christians who are Black, life in the Church of Christ in the United States is an experience that is formed by the experience of being Black. In other words, each human being encounters life (and church) through her or his experiences. Likewise, the world (and often the church) perceives human beings through the assumptions that form about cert…

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Throwing Away The Key / Christopher Pratt & Shirley Carr / Desmond Lee 39:22

1M ago39:22

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As daylight faded and the moorland sky burned a deep orange, the quiet stretch of the A640 near Huddersfield appeared serene. A local resident, David Sykes, was out jogging along a remote country road between the Nont Sarahs pub and the B6114 junction. The route, typically bypassed in favour of the faster M62 motorway, was nearly deserted. On the v…

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Episode 111 - Doing the Hard Things: A Conversation with Rob Bridges 29:43

1M ago29:43

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Almost by definition, doing the hard things is not easy. It’s a choice. When you do hard things, you make yourself better. You show others what you’re willing to do in pursuit of excellence. And you make a difference that needs to be made, even when others are not as willing to try. All of these things are key in the role of educators, and for the …

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 9 27:38

1M ago27:38

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Arrests are made… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 125: What will you do if ICE comes to church? 51:49

1M ago51:49

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In the United States, the mood about immigration carried a new administration to power in Washington, D.C. Since then, the news media has reported sensational stories of law enforcement arrests around, or in, faith-based ministries and houses of worship. How does this affect Church of Christ congregations and ministries that are active among immigr…

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‘Certainty: How Great Bosses Change Minds’ with Mike Mears 58:46

1M ago58:46

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In this compelling episode of The Evolving Leader, we sit down with Mike Mears, former CIA leadership head and author of "Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation." Mike shares powerful insights from his extraordinary career – from his days as a combat platoon leader and nuclear missile commander to his transformative work …

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The Naked Carpenter / Robert Jenner 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

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Following reports that a man had been seen streaking in a park in Maidstone, Kent, police officers were sent to the home of a notorious self-described naturist. The man had a reputation in the area for wearing see-through clothing, if any at all. When confronted by the police in the past, he had done nothing more than laugh, so the attending office…

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Bad Brains - "Bad Brains" with Bartees Strange 53:28

1M ago53:28

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In this episode, we dive into Bad Brains’ self-titled 1982 classic, which still stands as one of the most explosive albums in punk history. Recorded at 171-A Studios in New York, the album blends elements of hardcore punk and reggae, and is widely regarded as a foundational release in the development of American hardcore. Known for its speed, techn…

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Episode 110 - We Are Family 11:54

1M ago11:54

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Mixing families into the emotional ecosystem of a school yields predictable struggle. Schools, like families, are places where learning, growth, failure, creativity, and maturity occur. Schools are difficult by design! They contain all of the ideal ingredients needed for adversity, rumbling, and strife. It’s no wonder they, like family, are messy a…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 8 32:46

1M ago32:46

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The threads in the investigation begin to come together... For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 124: She's hand-written cards for almost 7,000 new Christians in two years (Lorraine Smith) 39:15

2M ago39:15

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In some congregations, you may find one member whose ministry is sending hand-written cards of congratulations to new Christians upon their baptisms. Imagine if that one member tries to send a card to every new Christian, not just in their own congregation, but in the entire world. Meet Lorraine Smith of Central Church of Christ in Dalton, Georgia.…

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Alcohol, Resentment & The Murder of A Millionaire / Sir Richard Sutton / Thomas Schreiber 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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Members of Dorset Constabulary’s armed response team stood outside the conservatory of a large estate in Higher Langham near Gillingham. There had been reports of a violent altercation inside. Armed officers had been dispatched as there was a gun registered at the address… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written …

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Episode 109 - Learning is a Pain 9:12

2M ago9:12

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Life is a quest in pain. It is an unavoidable journey, and it is inevitable. But how we respond to pain is elective. Suffering is a choice. When we go through the pain of learning, we can grow in ways we had never thought possible before. As an educator, that growth allows us to teach what we’ve learned and to share the pain with others as they see…

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Minor Threat - "First Two 7"s" with Scott Crawford and Eduardo Nunes 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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In this episode, we dig into Minor Threat and In My Eyes, the two EPs that make up First Two 7”s. Across twelve blistering tracks, Minor Threat laid down the foundation for DC hardcore with a sound that was fast, focused, and unapologetically direct. Our guests are Eduardo Nunes of Discologist and Scott Crawford, the filmmaker behind Salad Days and…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 7 17:56

2M ago17:56

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After five months apart, Christine Collins is not convinced that the boy returned to her loving arms is her son… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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‘Ego Flip’ with James Woodcock 51:18

2M ago51:18

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It's no secret that the world is changing rapidly (perhaps faster than many of us appreciate) and this demands a new kind of leadership. But is your ego holding back your ability to evolve and lead effectively? In this episode, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with business philosopher, consultant and author of ‘Ego Flip: …

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The Casanova Conman / The Murders of Margaret McOnie & Jack Shuttleworth 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Robert Morphet hadn’t seen his elderly neighbour in several days. He was concerned that 88-year-old Jack could have fallen or hurt himself, so Robert decided to call in to make sure Jack was okay. When a knock at the door went unanswered, Robert walked around to his neighbour's garden and checked the shed. It was locked, but something in the back o…

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Government Issue - "Legless Bull" with Paul Vodra 56:39

2M ago56:39

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In this episode, we dive into the early days of Government Issue and their blistering 1981 debut EP Legless Bull. As the fourth release on Dischord Records, this 10-song, 9-minute blast helped define the label’s emerging sound and captured the chaotic energy of a scene in formation. We’re joined by Paul Vodra of Hometown Sounds to unpack how Govern…

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Episode 108 - Weed Whacker Faith 12:11

2M ago12:11

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Life is impossible without placing our faith and trust in people, in principles, in practices, in possibilities, in plausibility, and in promises. The things we would hold onto the most are the things that require faith to let go. Faith is personal. However, the discipline of faith is very public and shows others a glimpse into our character. In th…

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The Lost Boys Of Wineville / Chapter 6 25:16

2M ago25:16

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Two families settle in Saskatchewan… For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BONUS: Working in AI with Damian Lowe 41:30

2M ago41:30

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In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader, host Jean Gomes speaks with Damian Lowe, a senior software engineer at Symphony AI. They discuss how many of us have moved beyond the initial reactions to services like ChatGPT towards a current phase focused on experimenting, learning, and building. Damian shares that for programmers, AI tools like lar…

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Episode 123: Confessions of an "incompetent" minister (Casey Coston) 46:00

2M ago46:00

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In 2 Corinthians 3:5, the apostle Paul writes: "Not that we are competent in ourselves...but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of the new covenant." Casey Coston is a veteran Church of Christ campus minister of more than 20 years. As he started his third decade in ministry, he took stock of his own "incompetence" …

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The Air Steward & The Puppet Master / The Killing of Christophe Borgye 52:21

2M ago52:21

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Officers from the Cheshire Constabulary stood guard at the rear of a property on Hylton Court in Ellesmere Port. An ominous white tent had been erected covering a section of the garden at the bottom of a terraced house. Specialists congregated in the confined space of a brick outbuilding and methodically began chipping away at layers of cement cove…

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Urban Verbs - "Urban Verbs" with Andrew Grossman 52:46

2M ago52:46

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In this episode, we dive into the story of the Urban Verbs and their 1980 self-titled debut. One of the earliest bands to bridge punk and art rock in Washington, D.C., Urban Verbs helped set the stage for the city’s evolving underground scene. With sharp guitars, moody synths, and a theatrical presence, they brought a new wave sensibility to a city…

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Episode 107 - Collective Impact: A Conversation with Dr. Rudy Ruiz 30:33

2M ago30:33

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What is Collective Impact? It’s a term used to describe aligning community efforts around shared educational goals. It means that teachers who work together, lifting each other up, and focus on common outcomes of excellence in education can make the strongest impact on others. Transparency, shared accountability and collaboration are things we can …

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The Next Breakthrough in Self Awareness with Caroline Williams 1:17:34

2M ago1:17:34

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This week on The Evolving Leader is a double celebration – after more than 4 years and 190 episodes, we are thrilled to release our first in-person episode where co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender (usually sat thousands of miles apart) were together with guest, the renowned science writer Caroline Williams. Long term listeners will remember tha…

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Episode 122: Does the Restoration Movement need to be restored? (Matt Dabbs) 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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"The Restoration Movement" refers to the 19th and 20th century stream of events, people and thinking from which the Church of Christ emerged. Church of Christ folks of a certain age imagine that they are restoring the first century church as they find it in the New Testament. But does restoration itself sometimes need to be restored? If so, how do …

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Murder In The Shadow of High Grange Farm / Margaret Dobson / Robert Hoolhouse 56:30

2M ago56:30

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Police Constable John Robert Chapman was on duty when he spotted an elderly farmer waving frantically. Henry Dobson was out of breath and barely able to stand as he finally blurted out to the approaching officer, “My wife! She’s dead. She’s murdered in the field”… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen…

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Teen Idles - "Minor Disturbance" with Rob Harvilla 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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In this episode, we dive into the beginnings of D.C. hardcore with the Minor Disturbance EP by Teen Idles. This is the very first release on Dischord Records and a flashpoint for a new musical movement. Clocking in at just over ten minutes, this ferocious debut from four D.C. high schoolers helped launch an entire scene, complete with fast riffs, h…

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Episode 106 - Wedding Day Warning 13:00

2M ago13:00

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What we say matters. Our words are important and when well-intended, they can make a tremendous difference to those who will listen. But timing is also crucial. There is a time to provide an opinion, and a time to let it go. Difficult moments, emotional days, and stressful situations may not be the best time to share our words of wisdom. Weddings a…

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