Best Joshua Banner Podcasts (2025)

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Lincoln (2012) 1:48:39

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Four score and seven years ago (or thereabouts), our Papa Spielberg brought forth on this filmography a new biopic, conceived in collaboration with Tony Kushner, and dedicated to the proposition that Daniel Day-Lewis was the best man to embody Honest Abe in his pledge to ratify the idea that ‘all men are created equal’. Now we are engaged in a disc…

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Men in Black 3 (2012) 1:49:52

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The Men in Black are back… in time!? It’s time for some Amblin time-travel hijinks not involving a DeLorean as we check back in with the protectors of Earth agent J (Will Smith) and Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) as the very fabric of reality is threatened when an evil alien named Boris the Animal (Jermaine Clement) - actually it’s just Boris - rewrites…

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Bringing Meaning to Business with Jeb Banner | Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 29 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

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In this episode, we explore how meaningful work can thrive in today’s increasingly disconnected business environment—and how to navigate the tension between purpose and profit. Jeb Banner, CEO of OpenDate, is a serial entrepreneur and founder who’s spent his career building purpose-driven organizations, from tech startups to creative agencies. Afte…

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The Role of Intentional Action with Guest Emily K. Thomas | Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 28 1:23:49

2M ago1:23:49

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Emily K. Thomas is the creator of the Go-Get-It Planner and founder of Anchor & Lead. She specializes in helping high-performing individuals and organizations close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. She has a background in neuroscience and leadership consulting and has guided leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals to achie…

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Taking Charge of Your Consciousness with Amy Woodall | Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 27 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

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Amy Woodall is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast! Amy is a podcaster and keynote speaker through her program, Conscious Habit. With nearly two decades as a human behavior expert, mindfulness practitioner and high-performance coach, Amy guides individuals and teams through a journey of self-discovery and empowers …

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 26 | Jadine Laniado 59:46

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Jadine Laniado is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Founder of “The Breathing Teacher,” Jadine is a social and emotional learning (SEL) and wellness coach with 10+ years of experience and a yoga instructor certified in trauma-informed yoga and prenatal yoga. She has received training in Mindfulness-Based Stress …

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 25 | Dr. Gail Gazelle 58:27

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Dr. Gail Gazelle, MCC and MD is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. She is a globally recognized author and leader in physician burnout and coaching. A part-time assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, she is an International Coach Federation master certified coach for physicians and healthcare …

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 24 | Dr. Joshua Wellington 1:14:05

2M ago1:14:05

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Dr. Joshua Wellington is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Joshua is a pain medicine physician in Carmel, Ind., where he provides interventional pain care to improve the quality of his patients’ lives. He is a board-certified physical medicine & rehabilitation physician and graduated from the University of Toled…

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 23 | Lori Desautels 48:15

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Dr. Lori Desautels is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Lori is a professor of educational neuroscience at Butler University, where she teaches how adversity and trauma impact the developing brain and body. She is also a sought-after speaker and the author of several books, including Connections Over Compliance:…

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War Horse (2011) 1:44:14

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It’s time to journey from the beautiful green landscapes of Devon to war-torn Europe - then back to a now very orange Devon - in Steven Spielberg’s World War One drama WAR HORSE. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s children's book as well as it’s hugely successful stage adaptation, we welcome friend and history-buff - and star of Zombey - Ben Weldon to joi…

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The Adventures of Tintin (2011) 1:52:37

3M ago1:52:37

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Blistering barnacles - it’s time to open the book (or comic album) on Tintin and tackle the crab with the golden claws, discover the secret of the unicorn and find Red Rackham’s treasure. Barry Levitt re-joins the pod after a brief break from Amblin animation and together we piece together the whole story: the complicated history of Tintin creator …

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Eastertide Series #4 Getting Small - Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus No. 104 24:32

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In this fourth installment of the ‘Eastertide’ series, Josh Banner invites listeners to explore the concept of becoming small through Christ's resurrection. By reflecting on Psalm 131, the discussion delves into humility and love for others, even those we don't understand. The episode examines toxic masculinity, the nurturing aspect of God, and the…

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Super 8 (2011) 2:31:00

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Get ready for an episode full of production value as we get nostalgic with JJ Abrams and SUPER 8 - the 70s set sci-fi drama following a group of kids making their own movie in their backyard, and happen to stumble on a government conspiracy involving an escaped extra-terrestrial being. We welcome back returning guests Daniel Kelly and Michael Perry…

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Eastertide Series #3 Getting Small - Howard Thurman on Powerlessness No. 103 30:12

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In this episode of The Invitation Podcast, Josh Banner delves deep into the concept of resurrection as a means to become humble and small. Drawing upon passages from Psalm 131, Romans 12, and integrating thoughts from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther King Jr., and Howard Thurman, Josh explores the transformation of society and self by aligning wi…

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Eastertide Series #2 Getting Small - Bonhoeffer On Powerlessness No. 102 29:23

4M ago29:23

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In this episode of The Invitation Podcast, Josh Banner explores the idea of 'Resurrection Life as an Invitation to Become Small.' He delves into the late writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, suggesting that Bonhoeffer's true essence and his writings on powerlessness align with a deeper understanding of Jesus' teachings. Josh contrasts religious complac…

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Hereafter (2010) 1:44:46

4M ago1:44:46

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We kick off a fresh new decade for Amblin with our last - at least for now - Clint Eastwood movie, the 2010 supernatural drama HEREAFTER. Our Clint journey began with something of a surprising gem with The Bridges of Madison County,and to bookend our experience with Mr. Eastwood we also get a film full of surprises; a meditative, pragmatic look at …

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Eastertide Meditation Series 'Resurrection Invites Us to Get Small' No. 101 28:34

4M ago28:34

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In this episode of the Invitation Podcast, Josh Banner explores the upcoming podcast series focusing on resurrection as an invitation to becoming small. He reflects on the heroic dimension often associated with Christian faith in America and invites listeners to reconsider their understanding during Eastertide, the 50 days after Easter. Using Psalm…

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Review of the 00s 2:57:23

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After six years and 14 movies, the 00s of the Amblin’s comes to a quick end, which can only mean one thing: who’s going to win the Waxflatter Award for best visual effects shot of the decade? Yes, it’s time for one of our review bonanzas covering the best moments and performances of the decade that has just been, as well as reveal both our and the …

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Easter Small 4:06

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I made this sketch for the Invitation Podcast series The Resurrection Invites us to Become Small.By Joshua Banner

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Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) 1:47:28

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Clint Eastwood’s two-picture project looking the Battle of Iwo Jima reaches its conclusion (as does the 00s for Amblin) with LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, this time following the perspective of the Japanese soldiers on the island, who employed a unique strategy that took both the Americans and their own country by surprise. To examine these letters, we in…

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Seven Manners of Loving 13:45

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I put this meditation together March 27, 2025 after facilitating an SOCL retreat. I left the retreat appropriately tired yet full and in need of processing with sound. Rhodes, nylon string guitar, and 'field' recording processed with a Chase Bliss Mood II and some Felt Instruments Smugi.By Joshua Banner

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Flags of Our Fathers (2006) 1:53:30

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The right picture can win or lose a war, and they don’t come more iconic than the image of US Marines raising the American flag atop a mountain in Iwo Jima. But the story behind an image isn't always so red, white and blue, as shown in Clint Eastwood’s sombre World War Two drama FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. There is plenty to dive into and explore in both…

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Monster House (2006) 2:02:02

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We’re back to our usual programming over at Ramblin: An Amblin Podcast, and this time we’re taking a precarious walk over old Nebbercracker's front lawn to cautiously enter MONSTER HOUSE, Gil Kenan’s 2006 feature film debut and the second of the Robert Zemeckis-produced motion capture animations. Because we’re a-scared, though, we can’t do it alone…

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Rediscovering Belonging: Reflections on Contemplation, Justice, and Community No. 100 18:16

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In this hundredth episode, I share the completion of my doctoral dissertation, reflecting on the impact of global and national issues on our well-being. Drawing inspiration from Willie James Jennings, I explore the concept of a new reality in belonging and its significance in our polarized world. As an introvert and Enneagram 4, I discuss the chall…

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Munich (2005) 1:33:19

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We return with an episode on the final film of 2005, and the second from Mr. Steven Spielberg himself, with his historical drama MUNICH. Charting an account of Mossad assassinations following the massacre at the 1972 Olympic games, it is one of Spielberg’s most polarising and daring works to date, with the decades long Israel-Palestine conflict fro…

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Year End Giving! - A 2024 Update & Meditation on Creative, Maladjusted, Non-Conforming Faith 34:36

8M ago34:36

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In this episode discuss my journey with The Invitation, the challenges and goodness of 2024, especially as I finish my doctorate! To wrap up the year I share four sacred sayings that have helped me, a reading from Dr. King, Paul Kingsnorth, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and Howard Thurman. This update serves as a meditation exploring themes of justice, c…

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Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) 1:22:21

10M ago1:22:21

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Ramblin is back - and we’re more Geisha than ever. After an extended summer break, the boys are back to continue down the Amblin road, staying in 2005 to explore Rob Marshall's period drama MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, based on Arthur Golden’s novel of the same name. To chart the journey of young Chiyo’s self-discovery and efforts to become a Geisha in pre…

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Apatheia 5:14

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"Lord, teach me to care and not to care."It's been awhile since I needed to process with music. Found sounds here just outside my studio on a windy day. Here's our original release: https://ordinaryneighbors.bandcamp.com/album/the-necessary-darkBy Joshua Banner

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 22 | Leslie Flowers 1:12:14

1y ago1:12:14

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Leslie Flowers is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Leslie is a National Board-Certified Health & Well-Being CoachMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher. In this episode, they talk about her path to mindfulness, how she's helped dental students with visualization and what mindfulness can do for you. Learn mo…

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 21 | Karen Mangia 1:07:03

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Karen Mangia is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Karen is the author of "Success From Anywhere," "Success with Less: Releasing Obligations and Discovering Joy," "Listen UP! How to Tune In To Customers and Turn Down the Noise" and "Working From Home: Making the New Normal Work for You." Her newest book, Sundays …

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From Victims to Witnesses - Forum on Spiritual Direction No. 98 44:32

1y ago44:32

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In this episode six members of the School of Contemplative Listening respond to our conviction that spiritual direction can solve (almost) all the world's problems. This is an episode in our onrunning Forum on Spiritual Direction series.As we propose contemplative listening at the vital intersection of contemplation and justice, we are getting into…

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Our Deep Need for Listening - Forum on Spiritual Direction w/ Cami Beecroft Mann No. 97 1:07:16

1+ y ago1:07:16

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We all need help. We can all offer each other help. Cami has taught me so much about these things!This episode is a conversation Josh had with SOCL co-director, Cami Beecroft Mann in 2021. We consider this episode a prequel to the Forum on Spiritual Direction where Josh and Cami discuss the conviction that spiritual direction can solve (almost) all…

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The Legend of Zorro (2005) 1:34:51

1+ y ago1:34:51

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After donning the Mask, it is now time to continue THE LEGEND OF ZORRO with our episode on Martin Campbell’s 2005 sequel, once again starring those damn fine sexy leads Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. But, coming some seven years after the original, something seems to have been lost along the way: the juice. To find out why this Zorro do…

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 20 | Emily Laugle 1:15:43

1+ y ago1:15:43

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Emily Laugle is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Emily is the owner of Indy North Massage Therapy and is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. In this episode, she talks about her path to mindfulness, what a Health and Wellness coach can do for you, and the importance of listening to your body. …

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 19 | Brent Anderson 1:20:46

1+ y ago1:20:46

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Brent Anderson is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Brent is the founder of Breathewrite and is an independent consultant enhancing health outcomes. In this episode, he talks about his career, path to mindfulness and how he is helping transform health centers and hospitals with critical conversation Learn more a…

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War of the Worlds (2005) 1:52:37

1+ y ago1:52:37

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We finish the tub of Neopolitan Spielberg trilogy by saving the best (chocolate) for last: his 2005 adaptation of WAR OF THE WORLDS. Together with returning guest Harley Mumford (of the fabulous Fandomentals podcast), we talk through the various different interpretations of H.G. Wells’ 1897 classic—particularly Orson Welles’ (no relation) infamous …

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On Becoming a Human Being Fully Alive - Makoto Fujimura No. 96 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

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Josh talks with painter, author, arts advocate Makoto Fujimura about the connections between creativity and prayer. To introduce Makoto Josh offers a reflection on Makoto as a 'worldly mystic,' how he offers for us in his paintings and writings ways to rediscover our own sacred yet earthly existence.The video referenced "Mako Fujimura's Golden Sea"…

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The Terminal (2004) 1:44:24

1+ y ago1:44:24

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It’s time to check in with Steven Spielberg’s 2004 comedy-drama THE TERMINAL, the second part in our Neapolitan Spielberg trilogy. The ‘vanilla’ section of the trio is a rare Amblin joint where we have quite different opinions on the movie, and to help us unpack our feelings is our guest; friend, musician and one half of the Ramblin-theme composing…

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Getting Honest with God & Belonging to Myself w/ Kristi Hepp No. 95 1:17:24

1+ y ago1:17:24

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Josh talks with Kristi Hepp about her new record "In Between the Gardens." This is the third episode that maps Josh's history with Oklahoma City where Kristi originally hails from. The focus question of this episode is the focus question of Kristi's record, what is a human being fully alive? In this episode, we discuss whether we could make a recor…

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 18 | Kevin Bailey 1:11:47

1+ y ago1:11:47

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Kevin Bailey is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Kevin Bailey is the Co-Founder & CEO at Dreamfuel and is a mental performance coach for tech leaders. In this episode, he talks about his career, path to mindfulness and how he is helping entrepreneurs and tech leaders be more mindful and effective through breath…

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Catch Me If You Can (2002) 1:47:35

1+ y ago1:47:35

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We kick off the first chapter in our self-coined ‘Neapolitan Spielberg trilogy’ with the strawberry of the trio, the beard’s 2002 con-man caper ‘CATCH ME IF YOU CAN’, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. To join us in tracking down the tale of putting the story of Frank William Abagnale Jnr to the screen is film historian and musical expert Mi…

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Suffering & The Mystical Body of Christ w/ Charlie Hall No. 94 1:19:56

1+ y ago1:19:56

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What do we do with suffering? Why would we want to cooperate with the pain? How can suffering be helpful? There are many reasons to be concerned with the way organized religion handles these very vulnerable questions. In this episode, I talk with worship leader Charlie Hall, an old friend about these things. That we can engage such vulnerabilities …

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The Jesus Prayer & the Philokalia w/ Brock Bingaman No. 93 1:15:54

1+ y ago1:15:54

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This is a conversation I had with Brock Bingaman, pastor of All Saints Community Church in Oklahoma City, on the Jesus Prayer and a book he co-edited on the Philokalia. Brock is an old friend I was glad to reconnect with for this conversation. Maybe breath prayer could be especially helpful for your Lenten journey this year? Books recommended in th…

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 17 | Rob Dube 1:52:18

1+ y ago1:52:18

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Rob Dube is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Rob is a speaker, author, mindfulness expert, and co-founder of one of Forbes’ top 25 small companies. In this episode, he talks about his career, path to mindfulness and how he is helping entrepreneurs live mindful, impactful and fulfilling lives. Visit mindfulnessa…

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Screwing Around With Our Dependencies in Lent No. 92 33:23

1+ y ago33:23

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This episode is a meditation on screwing with our dependencies in Lent.In the language of the Twelve Steps of addiction recovery: we are powerless over our drug of choice, and our lives as we know them are unmanageable. The purpose of Lent is to subvert our addictions that we might become more dependent upon the love of God. But we cannot do this e…

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Men in Black II (2002) 1:50:29

1+ y ago1:50:29

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We’re back - in black - to get things rolling for Ramblin in 2024. We’re checking in with the MIB franchise, investigating the bad case of sequelitius that seems to have infected the Barry Sonnenfeld directed follow up to the 1997 sci-fi comedy classic. Both Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones return from Amblin past, and so does our guest -critic and b…

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Mindfulness Academy Podcast Ep. 16 | Lora Henderson 1:12:59

1+ y ago1:12:59

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Lora Henderson is our guest for this month's episode of the Mindfulness Academy Podcast. Lora is the owner of Beautiful Minds and has spent her entire career focusing on bettering her community in a mindful way. In this episode, she talks about mental health and how she teaches people that true beauty if found within themselves. Visit mindfulnessac…

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Advent Meditations Pt VI Before God We Are Always Beginners No. 91 8:01

1+ y ago8:01

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This is the conclusion of a six-part series of Advent meditations using the Invitation prayer guide, 40 Ways to Spend 5 Minutes with God. In this episode, Josh reads from the end of the prayer guide a reflection on how before God we are always beginners. This prayer guide, first written in 2015 has been substantially re-written with new prayer prac…

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Minority Report (2002) 2:04:40

1+ y ago2:04:40

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This Christmas, everybody runs - particularly everyone's favourite Hollywood cross country champ Tom Cruise. It is time to wave our hands in the hand and catch the red ball that is Steven Spielberg’s ‘MINORITY REPORT’ the sci-fi action-thriller based on the short story by Phillip K. Dick. To join us in unpacking this vision of the future is our pal…

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Advent Meditations Pt V Longing & Expectation in our SOUL No. 90 9:26

1+ y ago9:26

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Let's return to prayer, to longing and expectation with our strength during Advent.In this meditation, Josh offers a short meditation of praying with the soul. We attended to our bodies in the previous episode. We are bodies. We are also souls. This is the fifth of a six-part series of Advent meditations using the Invitation prayer guide, 40 Ways t…

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