Best Gordon Howell Podcasts (2025)

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God, Pandemics and the Holocaust - Clifford Cain 36:19

18h ago36:19

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How can a God who is all-knowing and all-powerful allow such horrors as the Holocaust or COVID-19, tragedies that claimed millions of lives, including those of children? Did they deserve it? Is it simply the cost of human freedom? Or must we accept the mystery of God’s ways? In his twelfth book, God, Pandemics and the Holocaust, Cliff Cain offers a…

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346. Dressed for Success: ACMI explained through The Tuxedo Framework with Andrew Lester, Chapman Freeborn Airchartering 31:41

11d ago31:41

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In this episode, I am joined by Andrew Lester, ACMI and Leasing Manager for India, the Middle East, and Africa at Chapman Freeborn Airchartering. Together, we delve into the intricacies of ACMI (Aircraft Crew Maintenance and Insurance) leasing, comparing it to renting a tuxedo for event season, and discuss its strategic advantages for African airli…

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345. AviaDev's July 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:09:19

18d ago1:09:19

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Welcome to the July edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: The latest in the FlySafair pilot st…

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344. Slow and Steady Wins the Skies: The ASKY Airlines' Journey with Martial Date Tevi-Benissan, Commercial Director 36:43

19d ago36:43

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In this episode, Date and I delve into the airline's growth and future ambitions. ASKY Airlines, now operating profitably for 15 years, boasts a fleet of 14 aircraft, connecting nearly 30 destinations across Africa. Date discusses recent network expansions, the airline's strategic focus on increasing flight frequencies, and the challenges and oppor…

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Urban Church Goes Green - Rev. Emily Hull McGee 31:47

22d ago31:47

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In this podcast, Emily Hull McGee, Senior Pastor at First Baptist on Fifth in downtown Winston-Salem, NC talks about her congregation’s focus on creation care in the summer of 2024. Revealing theological foundations and practical applications, she offers a model for other churches to give needed attention to this aspect of Christian discipleship. Y…

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343. Dreams Delivered: Flightlink's recent regional expansion with Munawer Dhirani, Managing Director 48:23

29d ago48:23

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In this wide-ranging episode, we speak to Munawer Dhirani after the inauguration of Flighlink's new Zanzibar-Nairobi daily service, exploring why now is the right time to open the route. Additionally, we discuss fleet and network expansion objectives, Munawer's origin story, and the whole concept behind Flightlink as an airline. An inspirational st…

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342. (Re)-Introducing The Fighter Pilot and CEO podcast 37:23

1M ago37:23

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In this episode, I share the first episode of a podcast series I hosted and recorded back in 2021, entitled "The Fighter Pilot and the CEO" The focus of this particular episode is a conversation about whether leaders are born or made and the role of culture and education in forming effective leaders. If you enjoyed it, you can listen to the full se…

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An Agrarian Reading of the Bible - Ellen Davis, Duke Theologian 33:28

1M ago33:28

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Ellen Davis, makes the compelling argument that if you want to understand the Bible you must read it as an agrarian. The Bible is about land and food, more than it is about a ticket in heaven. In this podcast, Davis discusses with C3 leader Don Gordon, the message of her highly esteemed book Scripture, Culture, and Agriculture: An Agrarian Reading …

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341. Introducing FlySafair's latest innovation, Lindi, and talking all things fleet and network with Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer 31:24

1M ago31:24

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In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, I spoke with Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer of FlySafair, about the airline's innovative use of AI, particularly their new AI agent named Lindi. Together, we discuss the implications of AI in customer service, the incentives for customers to use Lindi, and the feedback received since its launch. The…

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340. AviaDev's June 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

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Welcome to the June edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: The impact of the Trump travel ban o…

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339. AviaDev Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum 25 Panel session: Moving the needle: Driving policy change to improve air access 53:16

2M ago53:16

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This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar. In this session, industry leaders discuss the critical aspects of tourism and aviation policy integration within the African context. The panel reviews the vital role of private sector and government collaboration, and the importance of regional connectivity. Key points address the economic impact of…

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338. AviaDev Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum 25 Panel session: The power of partnership: How airports, destinations and airlines collaborate to grow connectivity 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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This session was recorded 11th June in Zanzibar. This engaging session features real-life examples from Namibia, Madagascar, and Zambia. Moderated by Francis Doku, the discussion dives into how airlines, airports, and tourism boards can work together to overcome barriers such as high costs, regulatory challenges, and the lack of data-driven strateg…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Flightpath to growth: Rethinking ownership, market access and unlocking capital for African airlines 55:58

2M ago55:58

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This session was recorded on Thursday, 12th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. Key topics include ownership models, market access barriers, regulatory challenges, and strategies to unlock capital and promote growth in the sector. Panelists share their perspectives on the significance of liberalizing the air transport market through init…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel Session "Maximising non-aeronautical revenue: Balancing revenue growth, efficiency and customer service experience in Africa's airports" 46:08

2M ago46:08

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This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The panel discuss innovative strategies for increasing revenue, enhancing passenger satisfaction, and leveraging real estate development around airports. Success stories from Zanzibar and Guinea exemplify effective modernization and operational efficiency while…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Beyond the Headwinds: Navigating rising costs, finance hurdles and supply chain challenges for African airlines 42:14

2M ago42:14

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In this discussion, industry experts explore the critical challenges facing African aviation, including rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and financing hurdles. Topics discussed include the viability of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) solutions, the importance of transparent and strategic business planning for attracting inv…

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel Session "AI: Friend or Foe?" 39:30

2M ago39:30

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This session was recorded on Thursday, 12th June, at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The panel discusses the integration of AI in various facets of the aviation industry, such as customer service, operational planning, revenue management, and fraud detection in payments. Topics addressed include the benefits of AI, such as predictive maintena…

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After the Flood - Lauren Graeber 32:07

2M ago32:07

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In today's podcast spiritual guide and educator Lauren Graeber talks about her new book After the Flood, created in response to Hurricane Helene. She explores writing as a tool for reflection, healing, and rebuilding in the wake of collective trauma. You can purchase Lauren's book in bookstores across western North Carolina. You can access more of …

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AviaDev Africa 25 Panel session: Sweating the assets: Maximising efficiency in airline network planning 48:05

2M ago48:05

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This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. The discussion delves into various challenges and strategies for domestic and regional route development, including market stimulation, aircraft utilization, regulatory constraints, and the importance of balance between yield and volume. Key takeaways emphasize …

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Celebrating Excellence. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines receives the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award 51:42

2M ago51:42

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This session was recorded on Friday, 13th June at the AviaDev Africa event in Zanzibar. Ato Mesfin Tasew Bekele, the Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, shares his remarkable journey from an engineering trainee to leading Africa's largest airline. Mesfin discusses his extensive experience in various roles within Ethiopian Airlines, the unique manageme…

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C-Change Conversations - Kathleen Biggins 36:22

2M ago36:22

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Kathleen Biggins noticed in 2014 there was a need to talk about climate change in a non-partisan, evidence-based style that drew people in rather than turning them away. So she founded C-Change Conversations. She is very effective in communicating with those who are skeptical or unconvinced about the need to address climate change. In this podcast …

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Aviation Financing in Africa: How African Airlines Are Transforming Fleet Financing with Tristan Brouard, ACC Aviation 25:14

3M ago25:14

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Access to finance is a perennial challenge for many African and Global airlines and it starts with identifying the right solution for your business model. For this episode, I am joined by Tristan Brouard, Vice President of Asset Management at ACC Aviation, a global leader in aircraft leasing that offers transaction and consultancy services. Tristan…

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AviaDev's May 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:05:50

3M ago1:05:50

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Welcome to the April edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: Air Côte d'Ivoire's incoming A330-9…

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329. From Mobile Money to AI. The future of airline payments with Network International 24:56

3M ago24:56

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In this episode, we welcome back Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director - East Africa, Network International. AI is influencing all aspects of the aviation business, and payments are no exception. Together, we discuss: Has the momentum towards payment digitisation from passengers continued? How is this reducing cost and complexity for airlines? I…

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The Green Good News - Wilson Dickinson 35:42

3M ago35:42

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Wilson Dickinson’s The Green Good News offers a powerful message of hope and joy in a world often overshadowed by violence and despair. The Green Good News contrasts the good news of Jesus Christ, lived out in covenant community, with the Bad News of the Empire where a few people win and most people lose. Through his writing and example, he inspire…

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328. From Risk to Resilience. The Insurance and Safety Nexus with AI12 39:27

3M ago39:27

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In this episode, we welcome Denis Kulikov, Deputy CEO at AI12 and Michael Jonga, Director Africa to explore how safety culture and its direct impact on insurance premiums, which can be a substantial expense for African airlines. Together, we discuss: The different types of insurance required to operate The link between safety and premiums and how t…

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327. Transforming Somalia's Skies and Revenues with Navpass 31:59

3M ago31:59

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We welcome the Director General of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, Ahmed Hassan Moalim and Tom Perkins, CEO of Navpass to tell the story of how Somalia's airspace has been reinvented over the last 7 years. We chart the course from when Somalia took back control of the Sovereign Airspace from ICAO and how Navpass supported them to collect all …

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326. Driving non-aeronautical revenues and customer satisfaction at African Airports with NACO 27:14

3M ago27:14

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In this episode, I speak to Jody Appolis, airport engineer who heads NACO’s business development unit in sub-Saharan Africa and Adam Ekman Pedersen who is Airport Commerce and customer experience lead. Supported by the infographic below, we are focused on African airports and the hot topic of non-aeronautical revenues. We look at how Africa compare…

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Creation Care: The Most Effective Antidote to Christian Nationalism--Don Gordon 28:13

3M ago28:13

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Christian nationalism is an emerging and growing threat to the church, the country and the creation. In this podcast, C3 founder Don Gordon explains that Christian nationalism is a distortion of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He then shows how a robust narrative and practice of caring for God’s creation becomes the best antidote to Christian nationali…

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325. Sustainability in the air. Volume Two with Dirk Singer, Author, SimpliFlying 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

In this episode, I interview Dirk Singer, co-author of "Sustainability in the Air," Volume two. The first edition is one of my favourite publications and highlights specific companies and case studies relating to sustainability 18 months after the first volume was published, we discuss the following: Is the desire and requirement to focus on sustai…

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A Better Good Samaritan - Joe Blosser 40:16

4M ago40:16

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What if the Parable of the Good Samaritan could be rewritten so that the good Samaritan did things BEFORE the man was beaten, robbed and wounded which prevented the terrible event from happening in the first place? This is what Joe Blosser explores in his provocative book “To Love Our Neighbors: Radical Practices in Solidarity, Sufficiency and Sust…

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324. AviaDev's April 2025 Africa Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:16:16

4M ago1:16:16

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Welcome to the April edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics covered this month: Ethiopian Airlines to launch to Sha…

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323. Unlocking efficiency: Ensuring African airports are future ready with Selim Bouri, SITA 42:11

4M ago42:11

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In this episode, I sit down with Selim Bouri, President, Middle East, Africa and Turkiye at SITA to interpret the findings of a recent SITA survey focused on air transport IT. Selim shares his insights on the below questions: Has momentum towards digitalization and IT investment in African airports broadly continued post-Covid? Why was passenger pr…

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322. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel revolution with AfriSAF's Kwame Bekoe 26:27

4M ago26:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Kwame Bekoe, Co-Founder and CEO of AfriSAF, https://afrisaf.com/ After 20 years working in the aviation industry for companies such as Airbus, GECAS, Zero and now proudly owning an MBA, Entrepreneur Kwame Bekoe is embarking on his biggest mission yet- to unlock Africa's sustainable energy potential. In the episode, …

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Under the Francis Tree - Eric Howell 38:55

4M ago38:55

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What do you get when you combine a Baptist pastor and Roman Catholic St. Francis of Assisi? You discover a path that offers hope for reconciliation between ourselves and God, with one another and brother earth. In this podcast Eric Howell talks his just published book, Under the Francis Tree, inviting us to gaze upon the holy ground where we gather…

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321. African Skies and Beyond: Introducing the New Deutsche Aircraft D328eco. 26:34

4M ago26:34

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In this episode, I am joined by Anastasija Visnakova, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Deutsche Aircraft, a re-established OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). The D328eco is a modern turboprop aircraft boasting state-of-the-art technology and exceptional performance. Together, we discuss: The history of the airframe and how we got here The …

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320. AviaDev's March 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:45:55

5M ago1:45:55

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Welcome to the March edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics this month include: Recap and feedback on Uganda Airlin…

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319. Rodger Foster's farewell speech. BARSA Conference, 14 March 2025 39:44

5M ago39:44

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In this episode, we hear Rodger Foster's farewell speech to the industry ahead of his retirement. Rodger is CEO and Managing Director of Airlink, and the speech reflects on his career and the evolution of Airlink since its founding in 1992. He reflects on the journey through significant political and economic changes in South Africa, detailing the …

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Pope Francis: The Environmental Pope - Clifford Cain 36:30

5M ago36:30

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Pope Francis is the strongest environmental advocate the Roman papacy has ever produced. Author Clifford Cain tells us in this podcast about his life before the papacy, including his days as a bouncer in a bar. He discloses Francis' vision of humanity’s relationship to the creation and his call to repent for our lack of real action on climate chang…

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318. AviaDev's February 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially 1:14:59

5M ago1:14:59

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Welcome to the February edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE Topics this month include: Air Peace canceled Johannesburg,…

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317. Discover Airlines: Milestones reached and future plans for Africa's skies 25:06

6M ago25:06

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In this episode, I am joined by Marco Goetz, Chief Commercial Officer, and Rupert Kraus, Director Network Development and Airport Relations at Discover Airlines. The airline turns 4 in 2025 and continues to develop its African network. In the episode, we discuss: The African network and fleet in 2025. The Zanzibar route performance and continued ex…

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What Does a Man Learn About Climate When He Hikes the Tallest Mountains in the World? - Tom Nisbett 36:56

6M ago36:56

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Tom Nisbett has a PhD in Economics and has hiked the tallest mountains on all seven continents. In this podcast we hear about the physical and spiritual experiences of these hikes, along with an eyewitness account of the effect of climate change all over the world. You can get a copy of his just published book, Moving Mountains, detailing these exp…

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316. Previewing the Tourism and Aviation Connectivity Forum (New for AviaDev 2025) 39:06

6M ago39:06

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In this episode, I am joined by our 3 partners to preview the inaugural AviaDev tourism and connectivity forum, a platform offering practical advice and showcasing best practices to inform and assist Africa's tourism authorities to shape their destination's connectivity. Our partners are: Natalia Rosa, Tourism Project Lead, SADC Tourism Business Co…

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315. Previewing the BARSA (Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa) Aviation Summit 2025 with George Mothema, CEO 30:53

6M ago30:53

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In this episode, we sit down with George Mothema, CEO of BARSA, the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa, who represents the interests of international, regional, and local member airlines and ground handlers to government, airport operators, and stakeholders in the airline industry. We cover: South Africa's recovery to date in terms of…

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314. Navigating Aviation Insurance in Africa: Insights and Best Practices with Solus Insurance Brokers 38:45

6M ago38:45

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In this episode, recorded live on location in Dubai, we are joined by Timur Shumarov, Co-Founder, and Tatenda Karuwa, Account Executive, from Solus Insurance Brokers to discuss the critical topic of aviation insurance for African airlines. In the episode, we cover: The typical insurance an airline will need to be able to operate How is the insuranc…

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The Man Who Makes Rain – Chris Searles 38:25

6M ago38:25

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Can a human being do something to make it rain? Chris Searles would say humans can’t make rain, but trees can. And we can hydrate trees in a way that accelerates their capabilities in making rain. The founder of Biointegrity.net, Chris has found success in enhancing a region’s rainfall. This podcast tells the story of someone who may have discovere…

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313. Financing Africa's Skies: Challenges and Solutions with Raphael Haddad, President, Jetcraft Commercial 31:59

6M ago31:59

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We welcome back Raphael Haddad, President of Jetcraft Commerical, for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing African airlines regarding aircraft procurement and financing. Topics discussed: An overview of current market trends and sentiment Is aircraft acquisition and financing becoming more difficult and what options are open to …

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Should We Forgive Jerks? (Matthew 6:14-15) 11:28

6M ago11:28

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Forgiveness is hard—especially when it comes to people who seem to have no remorse. But Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 6:14-15 that our own forgiveness from God is tied to how we forgive others. In this episode, we break down what that really means and why forgiveness is more about our relationship with God than the other person. We’ll look at the…

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069: The Cure For Anxiety (Matthew 6:33-34) 10:39

7M ago10:39

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This episode of Memorizing Scripture focuses on Matthew 6:33-34, where Jesus commands us not to be anxious but to seek God's kingdom first. Gordon shares his personal struggles with worry from childhood. However, he later realized that "Do not be anxious" is a command, just like the Ten Commandments. Jesus teaches that we cannot serve both worry an…

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312. AviaDev's January 2025 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis and Behramjee Ghadially, 1:25:15

7M ago1:25:15

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Welcome to the first edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are: Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE In this bumper episode, we cover the following stories: ✈️ Eth…

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Hildegard of Bingen, First Female Christian Scientist --Clifford Cain 33:09

7M ago33:09

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Hildegard was sent to the abbey at the age of 8, a tithe from her devoted Catholic parents to the church. And what a gift she was. Mystic, visionary, composer of hymns, and first female scientist in the Christian community, Hildegard was canonized by the Catholic church in 2012. Listen to Cliff Cain, expert on Hildegard, tell about this 12th centur…

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