Best Jason Abbott Podcasts (2025)

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Follow God's Will // Jason Abbott 36:07

10d ago36:07

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"We need to be very careful that we're thinking about the will of God biblically...If you think God's will never includes sacrifice or difficult things or hardships, you should really wonder whether or not maybe it's your will that's winning out each time and not God's will for you." — Jason Abbott Today's Episode: Listen, learn, and laugh along wi…

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Mona Lisa Episode IV: A New Hope (ft. guests Julianne Moore & Michael Pearce, Ralph Fiennes & Jodie Comer) 1:48:56

1d ago1:48:56

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It's another packed episode of the Empire Podcast, the show that dares to ask the big questions: isn't the Mona Lisa just a woman sitting down? Who's the richest Northern Irish person? Can you buy stocks in Glen Powell? Join the pod team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Amon Warmann — as they tackle those questions, discuss the origina…

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From Intern to President: Randy Shacka's Inspiring Journey at Two Men and a Truck 44:04

1d ago44:04

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Going Deep With Colin Trevorrow: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 32:55

2d ago32:55

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In our latest Empire Podcast interview special, Chris Hewitt sits down (in a swanky London hotel room) with Colin Trevorrow, the director of Jurassic World and Safety Not Guaranteed, to talk about Trevorrow's latest movie, the Prime Video comedy Deep Cover, which he produced and co-wrote. But that's not all — Trevorrow also talks about his choices …

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The Shameless Plug #4 45:21

1d ago45:21

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor Nick de Semlyen sit down and do a deep dive into the contents of the latest issue of Empire — is back, folks, and this one really is fantastic. That's because this month's cover story is The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which inspires Chris and Nick to talk about some of their se…

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Set Your Kingdom Aside // Natalie & Vera 25:45

3d ago25:45

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"When I think about praying 'your kingdom come,' for me, it's an entire perspective shift. It's like setting yourself up on an entirely different path, because everything (as a human) is about our desires, our prerogative, our checklist, our plans, our strategies—our little kingdom. But when I pray 'your kingdom come,' I'm setting aside those thing…

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The Strange Sayings of Jesus // Calling All Sinners 29:34

6d ago29:34

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This Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter. Today's Sermon Text: Mark 2:13-17 Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry sin…

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Yes, And/Yes, Andor (with guests Jack Lowden, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed & Orlando Bloom) 1:44:41

8d ago1:44:41

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down in person with Deep Cover stars, Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, to talk about their experiences playing improvisers who go undercover as fake cops;[1:00:00 - 1:15:52 approx] and on Zoom with Tornado and Slow Horses star, Jack Lowden. [26:15 - 39:20 approx] …

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Facing the Storm: Record Holding Endurance Rower Angus Collins Mental Health Journey 50:04

9d ago50:04

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Kyle MacLachlan And Mark Frost On Twin Peaks And David Lynch: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 58:00

9d ago58:00

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Here's a damn fine special episode of the Empire Podcast for you to enjoy. We're in the grip of Twin Peaks fever all over again — the seminal David Lynch/Mark Frost TV show is being celebrated this Sunday (June 15th) at the BFI Southbank in London with a special 35mm print screening of the show's pilot, and if that weren't enough, every single epis…

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Madeline Laurano: Unlocking Skills-Based Hiring: A New Era in Recruitment: Unleash 2025 13:46

10d ago13:46

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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, Rhona Pierce interviews Madeline Lourano, founder of Aptitude Research, about the evolving landscape of skills-based hiring. They discuss the challenges companies face in validating candidate skills, the role of AI in improving hiring processes, and the future of recruitment strategies. The conversation high…

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Matt Alder: The Future of Recruiting: AI and Its Implications: LIVE from Unleash 2025 25:02

11d ago25:02

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Summary In this engaging podcast episode, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Matt Alder, a seasoned expert in recruiting and futurism. They explore the evolving landscape of recruitment, particularly the impact of AI and neurodiversity in the workplace. Matt shares his insights on the future of work, the importance of adapting to change, and the need fo…

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George Rogers: The Power of Purpose in Leadership: LIVE from Unleash 2025 20:32

12d ago20:32

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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with George Rogers, Chief Strategy Officer at Lighthouse Research, discussing the importance of purpose-driven leadership, employee engagement, and the evolving workplace culture. George shares his journey of discovering his leadership principles rooted in love, grace, and trust, and…

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Blair Bennett: PepsiCo's SVP of TA: Innovations in Talent Acquisition: LIVE from Unleash 2025 20:19

13d ago20:19

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Summary In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo. They discuss the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, the importance of employer branding, and how technology is reshaping recruitment processes. Blair shares insights from her career journey, emphasizing…

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The Strange Sayings of Jesus // Pick Up Your Cross 27:24

13d ago27:24

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This Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter. Today's Sermon Text:Mark 8:34. Today's Guest: Dalton Green is the Central Church You…

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An Award-Losing Podcast (with guests Jai Courtney, Ian McShane, Dean DeBlois) 1:57:01

15d ago1:57:01

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This week's episode of the freshly award-losing Empire Podcast sees the podteam lick their wounds after a demoralising defeat in the Best Podcast (Consumer) category at the BSMEs earlier in the week. How do they do this? By talking about movies, of course, as they discuss the week's news (a load of trailers, and a potential new James Cameron movie)…

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Nick Lavery: Recalibrated Warrior: Life Beyond Borders: A Soldier's Perspective 1:06:26

16d ago1:06:26

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Nick Lavery shares his experiences as a military service member, discussing the importance of gratitude, the realities of life outside the U.S., and the human connections formed in combat zones. He emphasizes the significance of trust within teams, the challenges of media representations of military life, and …

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Better Health Policy Starts with Better Data w/ David C. Radley, Ph.D., M.P.H. 56:21

16d ago56:21

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What happens when state health policymakers lose access to the very data they rely on? In this episode of Health Care Rounds, John Marchica talks with David C. Radley, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director of Data and Analytics at The Center for Evidence-Based Policy and Senior Scientist at the Commonwealth Fund. They explore how states use administrative data t…

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Mervyn Dinnen: Understanding Gen Z: The Future of Work: LIVE from Unleash 2025 25:14

18d ago25:14

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Summary: In this engaging podcast episode, Rhona Pierce hosts Mervyn Dinnen, an expert in HR and generational dynamics in the workplace. They explore the evolving relationships between different generations, particularly focusing on Gen Z and their integration into the workforce. Mervyn shares insights on the friction that often arises between youn…

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Jackye Clayton: Navigating Trust in HR and Tech: LIVE from Unleash 2025 19:42

19d ago19:42

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Summary In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rona Pierce engages with Jackye Clayton, a TA leader and founder of People Puzzles, discussing the complexities of trust in HR, the challenges of implementing HR tech, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. They explore the benefits of peer-to-peer mentoring in career transitions and the contradict…

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Wade Eastwood On The Stunts Of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 41:20

19d ago41:20

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Whether it's Tom Cruise risking his neck underwater, or above ground while clinging to the wing of a biplane, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning is filled with stunts that might just turn your hair white. That's if you don't lose it completely. That's just one of the side effects discussed in this Empire Podcast interview special, as the fil…

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Matthew 6:10 Deep Dive // God's Kingdom...Then, Now, & Always 20:27

19d ago20:27

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"We're going to zoom out and get this big-picture view of this massive, God-sized prayer. And I hope that it would ignite a passion in you—that your vision would be wider, that you desires would be deeper, that your commitment would be more firm, and that you would pray with a renewed passion God's big kingdom prayers." — Natalie Abbott Today's epi…

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Jason Desentz: Toshiba's CHRO: The State of Human Capital: LIVE from Unleash 2025 19:16

20d ago19:16

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Summary In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rhona Pierce engages with Jason Desentz, Chief Human Resources Officer at Toshiba Americas, discussing the evolving role of HR in organizations. They explore the importance of authentic vulnerability in leadership, the shift of HR towards being business advisors, and the critical role of data in influenc…

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The Strange Sayings of Jesus // Eat My Flesh 33:40

20d ago33:40

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This Strange Sayings of Jesus: Ever read your Bible and wonder, "what did Jesus mean by that?" In this series, Pastor Jason Abbott is walking us through some of the more difficult or curious sayings of Jesus—helping us understand what they mean and why they matter. Today's Sermon Text: John 6:53-59. Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry si…

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Starting In The Middle (with guests Jesse Armstrong, Tim Key, Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) 1:53:44

22d ago1:53:44

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees the podteam — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, James Dyer and Alex Godfrey — get to grips with the definition of in media res, as they discuss some of their favourite films that throw you right into the action. Elsewhere, they talk about the week's movie news, pay tribute to Empire's founding editor Barry M…

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Tara Turk-Haynes: Empowering Diversity in Business 46:01

23d ago46:01

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Summary In this episode of the POZcast, Adam Posner interviews Tara Turk Haynes, a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Tara shares her journey from a first-generation college graduate to a solopreneur, discussing the lessons learned from her parents about work ethic and money management. The conversation delves into the changing nature of j…

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Simon Taylor: Harnessing High Performance in Leadership: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 23:04

24d ago23:04

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Summary In this episode, Simon Taylor, Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness at GAP, shares insights on building high-performing teams through the lens of his experiences in competitive rowing. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, a strong mindset, and the balance between performance and human connection. Simo…

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Rejoice In God's Plan for You // Kelly Needham 43:51

24d ago43:51

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"This is the God who gave his life for me. This is the God who has bigger dreams for me and better things for me than I would plan for myself. Will I willingly rejoice in his hand over the comings and goings of my life and be at peace with that?" — Kelly Needham Today's Episode: We're all tempted to be the boss of our own lives, to be the one watch…

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John Federman: Harnessing Data for HR Success: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 19:13

25d ago19:13

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Summary: In this episode, the conversation revolves around the evolving role of HR in mid-sized companies, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the impact of effective leadership. John Federman, CEO of Higher Road, shares insights on connecting buyers and sellers, the significance of team accountability, and the transformative power o…

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Cynthia Abbott Kerr: The Future of Pay Transparency: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 21:48

26d ago21:48

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Summary: In this podcast episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Cynthia Abbot Kerr, founder and CEO of WellPay AI, discussing her journey in the compensation industry, the complexities of pay transparency, and the impact of AI on compensation strategies. Cynthia shares insights on the importance of transparency in pay, the challenges of decision fatigue …

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Unity in Christ 22:35

27d ago22:35

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Today's Sermon: Join us as guest speaker, Josh Mullins preaches through the unity of believers from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. Find out more about Central Church: This is Central is the preaching ministry of Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri. We'd love to have you join us in person. For service times and more, visit us at ccjcmo.org.…

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Christopher McQuarrie on The Final Reckoning, Benicio del Toro & Michael Cera on The Phoenician Scheme, Tony Gilroy on Andor s2 (spoilers), and Cannes You Dig It? 1:58:45

29d ago1:58:45

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt mark the release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning by doing a non-spoiler, non-epic (less than 20 minutes!) chat with that film's director, the legendarily loquacious Christopher McQuarrie, [26:00 - 43:06 approx] and have a lovely natter with the stars of the new Wes Anderson fi…

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Victoria Williams: The Rise of Wake and Vape: A Cannabis Success Story 45:11

30d ago45:11

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Williams and Her Journey 03:04 The Impact of Family Background on Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:46 Navigating the Cannabis Industry: Education and Advocacy 08:54 Understanding Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing 11:52 The Evolution of Wake and Vape: From Idea to Brand 15:00 Challenges Faced in the Cannabis Busine…

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The Shameless Plug #3: Jurassic World Rebirth And Other Animals 39:22

1M ago39:22

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The Shameless Plug — the show in which Chris Hewitt and Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, sit down and talk you through the latest issue of Empire — is back for its third episode, folks. This one is dedicated to issue 441 of Empire (on sale now at all good, evil, and virtual newsagents), which features Jurassic World Rebirth on the cover, and Nick ta…

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Are You Really Living Like God Is In Control? // Natalie & Vera 22:54

1M ago22:54

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"It's the coming and the going, it's the right now and the forever, it's this all-encompassing idea of God's watchful, beautiful care of the entirety of our lives...And what if I really, really did believe that instead of hiding from those things or maybe relying on my own control over those things?" — Natalie Abbott Today's Episode: Today Natalie …

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Building High Performance Teams at LVMH: CHRO Gena Smith LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 18:11

1M ago18:11

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Summary In this episode, Gina Smith, CHRO of LVMH, discusses the importance of high-performance teams and creative environments. She emphasizes the role of coaching and development initiatives in fostering talent, the significance of creativity in the luxury sector, and the need for effective leadership in a complex business landscape. Additionally…

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Matt Lavery: How UPS Hiring Showcases Internal mobility and AI: LIVE from UNLEASH 2025 24:59

1M ago24:59

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Summary: In this episode of #thePOZcast, host Rona Pierce speaks with Matt Lavery, Director of Global Sourcing, Recruiting, and Onboarding at UPS. They discuss Matt's journey from a seasonal handler to a leadership role, the impact of AI and automation on hiring processes, and the importance of internal mobility and career progression within UPS. M…

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Ben Eubanks: Artificial Intelligence for HR: LIVE from Unleash 2025 22:55

1M ago22:55

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Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Unleash 2025 00:58 Exploring the Intersection of People and Technology 03:02 Insights on Frontline Workers 05:52 Building Trust with Frontline Workers 10:01 The Role of AI in Recruitment 14:00 C-Suite Perspectives on AI and Talent 18:05 Rapid Fire Questions and Key Takeaways…

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Finish What You Started // Two Future Foundations 32:29

1M ago32:29

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Today's Sermon: Join us as Pastor Jason finishes his series from the book of Haggai. Today we'll be in Haggai 2: 20-23. Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of Dwe…

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The Extraordinary Miss Flower: An Empire Podcast Interview Special 30:31

1M ago30:31

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Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard's The Extraordinary Miss Flower is part-concert film, part-performance art piece inspired by the life of its subject, a woman called Geraldine Flower. When she passed away a few years ago, her daughter Zoe discovered a number of letters, written over the years by suitors of Geraldine's, which painted a picture of a wil…

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Rosamund Pike & Matthew Rhys, Final Destination Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Superman and Spelling Bees 1:38:49

1M ago1:38:49

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This week's episode of the BSME Awards-nominated Empire Podcast had better not be the episode that the BSME Awards judging panel listens to ahead of voting, or our nomination might be rescinded. Which is to say, chaos reigns as Chris Hewitt returns — eventually, after being waylaid by a McQ&A — to the hosting chair, and is joined by Helen O'Hara, J…

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Steve White: A Journey from Sports Agent to Top Talent Access Leader 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Steve White's Background 01:46 Transition from Sports Agent to Talent Acquisition 08:40 The Emotional Journey of Leaving Sports Management 16:37 Transferable Skills from Sports to Talent Acquisition 19:50 Transformative Leadership in Talent Acquisition 21:12 Defining and Cultivating Organization…

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Through Every Up and Down // Whitney Newby 30:13

1M ago30:13

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"If we can look back on our lives and see how [God] has protected, provided, and cared for us in past, then we can trust that he's going to do that in future...forevermore!'" — Whitney Newby Today's Episode: Today we're diving into Psalm 121 with Author, Whitney Newby, who wrote a beautiful devotional book based just on that Psalm. Whitney shares s…

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Finish What You Started // Our Contagious Savior 27:23

1M ago27:23

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Today's Sermon: Join us as Pastor Jason continues with his series from the book of Haggai. Today we'll be in Haggai 2:10-19. Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder o…

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Lily Gladstone & Kelly Marie Tran, Great Actor/Director Pairings, Tariffs and Teen Movies 1:39:12

1M ago1:39:12

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It's another cracking episode of the (freshly award-nominated) Empire Podcast this week, folks, as Helen O'Hara slips into the hosting chair and tries to wrestle James Dyer and Alex Godfrey into shape as they talk about changeable movie titles, great actor/director pairings, Alex's favourite teen movies, the week's movie news including Donald Trump…

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Shawn Nelson: Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story 51:14

1M ago51:14

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lovesack and Sean Nelson 02:35 The Grit Behind Entrepreneurship 04:49 The Lovesack Journey Begins 08:44 Challenges and Triumphs in Business 13:30 Navigating Bankruptcy and Resilience 17:32 Miracle Moments in Business 20:47 The Importance of Funding and Growth 23:07 Learning Mandarin and Cultural Insights 24:36 Buildin…

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Building Sustainable Primary Care for Seniors w/ Tom Yackel, MD, MPH, MS, MBA 41:27

1M ago41:27

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Value-based care isn’t a new idea—but making it work in today’s fragmented system is anything but simple. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, John Marchica talks with Dr. Tom Yackel, Chief Clinical Excellence Officer at CenterWell Senior Primary Care, about what it really takes to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care to Medicare patients. D…

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Psalm 121:8 Deep Dive // Living Like You're Safe 22:01

2M ago22:01

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"Our God is never caught off guard. He's never surprised. He's always watching over you." — Natalie Abbott Today's episode: How might your life look different if you really believed that God himself watches over you? Today Natalie Abbott encourages us that he does, showing us in Psalm 121 how he helps us, protects us and keeps us close forever. Thi…

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Life, Laughs, and LEGOS: Oliver Posner's Take on Success 16:33

2M ago16:33

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Chapters 00:00 Building a Lego City Together 03:02 Exploring Interests: Baseball and School 05:58 Favorite Books and Learning 08:59 Friendship and Family Dynamics 11:59 Wishes for the FutureBy Adam Posner

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Finish What You Started // God's Sovereign Presence 27:17

2M ago27:17

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Today's Sermon: Join us as Pastor Jason continues with his series from the book of Haggai. Today we'll be in Haggai 2:1-9. Dr. Jason Abbott has been in pastoral ministry since 2003 in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He’s currently the Senior Pastor at Central Church of Jefferson City, Missouri. He's married to Natalie Abbott (co-founder of …

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