Space between Spaces is a Podcast about diving into the realm of open-mindedness and finding closure and healing within the present moment. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-mckee/support
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Cannabis Tech Talks is a high-spirited and informative 10-20 minute discussion with cannabis industry leaders about the business, science, and tech topics moving the industry forward! The podcast is produced by the team behind the award-winning quarterly publication Cannabis & Tech Today.
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Find out what makes influential Christian leaders tick! Hear the faith stories of a huge range of church leaders, musicians, preachers and more, as they share how God has led and guided them through both valleys and mountain-top experiences. The Profile brings you in-depth interviews to help you learn from the wisdom and experiences of people who have gone all-in for God. Past guests include church leaders such as HTB’s Nicky Gumbel, the world renown DJ Moby, Bible teachers Joyce Meyer and J ...
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Sam McKee - the genetic scientist who put his mark on Space X
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1:00:56Sam McKee's grew up poor and his early experiences of church were negative. After his parents got divorced he say he couldn't get to sleep one night and picked up his Bible beginning at the back with the book of Revelation. It was then that he realised he'd been missing out on something and wanted to know more. He became a youth worker but didn't g…
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Episode 205: Transforming Patient Care with Cancer Playbook
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29:30Join host Aron Vaughan and the Cancer Playbook team as they discuss the origins and mission of the Cancer Playbook initiative, which was co-founded by Jim Gerencser after his son was diagnosed with cancer. The company focuses on using technology, data, and patient-reported outcomes to empower cancer patients and provide them with personalized "play…
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Leadership Special Fola Komolafe MBE: ‘Leading an international children’s charity’
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28:09Andy Peck talks to the CEO of World Vision UK. They talk about her recent trip to Malawi, how World Vision UK approaches transforming communities and whether her leadership differs at all when leading a charity, a church or in a business environment. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check o…
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Wole Agbaje on being dragged 'kicking and screaming' into the Anglican church
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58:44Wole Agbaje is a British pastor, creative leader, and church planter known for founding IMPRINT Church which has communities in London and Leicester. Agbaje's church is London is in the heart of the financial district in a place where people regularly do 60 hour working weeks often spending more time at work than they do at home.He grew up in a Chr…
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Episode 204: Alex Rogers on the Global Stage of Cannabis
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25:04Alex Rogers has spent the last decade turning the International Cannabis Business Conference into one of the most influential global gatherings in the industry. In this episode, he reflects on ICBC Berlin 2025, shares his views on market maturity, and explains why cultural nuance matters as much as regulation. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ M…
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Leadership Special Classic Dave Burke: ‘The Leader’s mental health’
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28:16Andy Peck talks to the former pastor of Bethany Church, Sunderland about his work delivering the Mental Health First Aid Kit, which has served local churches and church leadership groupings. Why do Christians in leadership seem to struggle with mental health issues? How might we manage ourselves and get external help, if needed? What does the Bible…
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Zach Meerkreebs- on having a front row seat at the Asbury Outpouring
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56:40In 2023 Zach Meerkreebs gave a sermon at a small university chapel in Kentucky. What followed was a massive outpouring of the Holy Spirit the like of which would be talked about in Christian circles for years. The sermon was about God's love and the audience was simply a small group of students. Afterwards Meerkreebs texted his wife to say that he …
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Episode 203: Staying ME7O with FlowerHouse's Greg Tannor
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18:42Greg Tannor spent over 20 years in commercial real estate—most notably helping secure Tesla’s global flagship lease in NYC—before making a bold pivot into cannabis. In 2022, he co-founded FlowerHouse New York, where he now serves as CEO. In a major brand move, FlowerHouse recently partnered with NBA legend Carmelo Anthony to launch his personal can…
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Leadership Special Jonathan Clark: ‘Leading Premier Lifeline’
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29:18Andy Peck talks to the director of Lifeline ahead of its, and Premier’s, 30th anniversary. How has it changed over the years? What have been the leadership and management challenges? How does the future look? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine. Check out the latest offers at premierchristianit…
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Leadership Special John Kyle : ‘Leading and managing an event’
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28:16Andy Peck talks to the Events Team Manager for David’s tent – 72 hours of non-stop worship in Wiltshire. They discuss how the event started, how it is arranged, whether there is conflict over worship styles and what it takes to bring multiple bands, singers and thousands of worshipers together at the end of August.The Profile is brought to you by P…
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Forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead on evil
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56:37The forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead has spent over three decades talking to people who have committed serious criminal offences. She was born in New Zealand and moved to England at the age of 11. She describes having a Christian upbringing, attending schools where prayer was a daily part of life. She pursued medicine, later focussing on psych…
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Do you remember who taught you about sex? If you're a parent, have you had 'The Talk' with your children yet? On this episode of the Woman Alive podcast Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests discuss how we approach conversations with children and teenagers about sex.Kate Orson is a freelance writer who's published for national papers such as the Daily Ma…
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Tauren Wells on musical authenticity and male role models
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36:43Grammy nominated Tauren Wells first came to prominence as the singer of Christian pop band Royal Tailor which blended a unique sound of pop, funk and soul. But it wasn't always a straightforward path to success with many not accepting his particular style. He admits feeling misunderstood at times but in this interview with Premier Gospel's Cassandr…
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Rebecca St James - the singer who lost her voice
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34:47Singer Rebecca St. James came to music very early in life aged just 13. She was raised in Australia, the eldest of seven children in a musically inclined family. Her brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone, later went on to form the Grammy-winning duo For King & Country. Her father, David was a concert promoter, which exposed her to the music industry fr…
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Episode 202: Jay Sapovits Has Bags of Swag
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23:44Jay Sapovits, founder of Ink’d Stores, joins us to talk entrepreneurial pivots, cannabis merch that actually sticks, and why blockchain might just be the future of branding. From radio to private jets to high-end cannabis swag, Jay shares wild stories, sharp insights, and what he’s printing next. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Make sure to fo…
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Leadership Special Prof John H Walton : ‘Leading through disagreement’
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28:11Andy Peck talks to the author of ‘New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis: Advances in the Origins Debate’ about his journey of understanding of the first chapters of Genesis and the challenge of sharing his views when others disagree. What is Genesis 1 really about? Was there a real Adam and Eve?Further reading he recommended: Reconsidering …
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Fr Jamie Franklin: From independent evangelical to catholic Anglican
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58:25As priest-in-charge at Holy Trinity in Winchester, an Anglo-Catholic neo-Gothic church built in the mid-19th century, Jamie Franklin is a far cry from the charismatic Christian upbringing he experienced as a child in Essex influenced by the Toronto Blessings. His parents divorced when he was young and although he admits his childhood made him recep…
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Leadership Special Kathryn Segal: ‘Leading through weakness'
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26:51Andy Peck talks to the pastor’s wife who shared her struggle with depression on Instagram and quickly found an audience of 4000 followers, many of whom were Christians blessed by her vulnerability. They chat about her story and how God can use each of us to be an influence where he has placed us.The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity…
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Ray Comfort - why the fear of God is healthy
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34:02Ray Comfort is a New Zealand-born Christian evangelist and author but is perhaps best known for his street preaching and bold public debates on atheism and Christianity. Though his parents called themselves Methodists he says he was not explicitly brought up as a Christian only later becoming born again. Comfort went on to start Living Waters Publi…
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Leadership Special Maureen C Chiana: ‘Thinking better as a leader’
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27:48Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘Rewire your brain with neuroscience and Scripture every day’, about how understanding the brain can enhance your understanding of yourself and those you lead. What does fear do? Why is vision so important and how might small actions repeated daily bring the outcomes you are looking for? They also look at her work…
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Episode 201: X-Ray Vision: Inside XRPure’s Quest for Cleaner Cannabis with Jeff Adams and Joseph Bancheri
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25:31X-ray technology meets cannabis safety. In this episode, XRPure Founder Jeff Adams and Sales Manager Joseph Bancheri join host Aron Vaughan to unpack how their innovative decontamination process is changing the game for cultivators, processors, and consumers. Learn why clean cannabis igoes beyond compliance, offering a competitive advantage. WEBSIT…
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Pastor Colin Smith speaking on the Bible as a living seed
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53:05Pastor Colin Smith is a familiar voice to Premier Christian Radio listeners as he presents Open the Bible which can be heard every weekday evening at 7.30pm. As listeners will know from his accent he's originally from Scotland but for the last two decades has been the senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Illinois. He grew up in a…
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Leadership Special Marg Mowczko: ‘Leading and preaching as a woman’
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29:24Andy Peck talks with the theologian and blogger about her journey into Bible teaching from a church that didn’t believe women should. What were her key steps in the journey? How does she interpret tricky passages and what does she say to women in churches that take a different approach? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’…
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Episode 200: Lighting Up the Northeast and Beyond with Ryan Crandall of MariMed
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21:05We catch up with MariMed's new Chief Commercial Officer, Ryan Crandall, to get the scoop on the MSO's latest rollouts. Ryan offers advice on how to build a successful expansion strategy in an industry of complex regulations. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Make sure to follow our other social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all things Ca…
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The Daily Mail's Quentin Letts on churchgoing and writing political satire
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59:34Quentin Letts is a British Journalist and political sketch writer best known for his satirical portraits of Westminster politics. Over the course of his career he's written for most major national newspapers, including the Daily Mail, The Times, and The Daily Telegraph since Tony Blair became Prime Minister. Growing up, his parents ran a prep schoo…
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Pioneer's Billy Kennedy on the highs and lows of church leadership
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58:57Billy Kennedy is the International Leader of the Pioneer Network. He was the Senior Leader at New Community Church in Southampton for 20 years from 2002 to 2022 and in 2014 was appointed one of the six Presidents of Churches Together in England. Kennedy was instrumental in forging partnerships particularly between the Pioneer Network and other deno…
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Leadership Special Ash Barker: ‘Ministry to the Urban Poor’
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26:34Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘No Wastelands: How to grow seedbeds of Shalom in your neighbourhood’ about his journey from Melbourne, Australia to Winson Green, Birmingham, via Bangkok Thailand What is Seedbeds? How might we minister to the urban poor and raise up leaders equipped to do so? How has Ash stayed resilient amidst setbacks? How mig…
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Episode 199: 4/20 Tips and Tricks with Zach Santarsiero and Brendan McKee
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36:57With 4/20 fast approaching, Zach Santarsiero, CMO of CannaPlanners and Brendan McKee, Co-Founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics dive into what it takes to prepare for the cannabis industry’s biggest sales day of the year. From cutting through the noise with data-driven marketing to managing inventory and staffing for a surge in demand, Zach and Bre…
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Hatun Tash - the ex-Muslim arrested and beaten in the UK for preaching to Muslims about Christ
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56:2543-year-old Preacher Hatun Tash is not backward in coming forward in her approach to sharing The Gospel with Muslims and has been described by some in the British press as 'colourful'. Tash grew up in Turkey during the 80s and 90s where she says the country was more 'secular' but nevertheless identified as Muslim. It was only when she came to the U…
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Leadership Special Andy Corley: ‘Leading prisoners into freedom’
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25:33Andy Peck talks with the CEO of Prison Fellowship International (PFI) which works in 120 countries on six continents. They consider the astonishing work of God through volunteers working in prisons. How does he find his priorities within a vast ministry and stay buoyant as a believer? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s …
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As the daughter of Delirious?'s Martin Smith Elle Limebar grew up with music all around her. Her father had received a word when she was born that she too would grow up to be a musician but it was not so clear to her. But that's exactly what she did and is now a well known singer songwriter and worship leader in her own right. Her latest albums is …
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Leadership Special Arit Eminue MBE: ‘Leading into your better future’
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28:07Andy Peck talks to the award-winning Talent Management and Inclusion Specialist about her work helping others flourish, alongside parenting her daughter. How might you think through possible changes to your leadership? Is ‘work-life balance’ actually a myth? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazine.…
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Episode 198: Podcast Pioneering with Sara Payan
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56:27Aron Vaughan catches up with the host of "Planted with Sara Payan," covering various topics including her personal wellness journey, what inspired her to begin a podcast, legislation, and more. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Make sure to follow our other social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all things Cannabis & Tech Today. https://tw…
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Tom Nelson on connecting Sunday worship to Monday morning.
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52:45Tom Nelson is the president of Made to Flourish, a network dedicated to empowering pastors to integrate faith, work, and economics in their congregations. He has served as the senior pastor of Christ Community Church in Kansas City for over 30 years. Nelson holds a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is a council member …
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Strahan Coleman- on contemplative Christianity
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47:15Strahan Coleman is an award-winning musician, poet, writer, teacher and spiritual director from Aotearoa in New Zealand. He is the founder of Commoners Communion, which explores deep communion with God through spiritual retreats. He also has a podcast and an online prayer schools. Coleman has authored three volumes of poetic prayer books offering c…
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Leadership Special Letitia Shelton: ‘Pastoring the city’
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26:11Andy Peck talks to the founder of the charities ‘City Women’ and ‘City Free from Porn’ about her work serving women in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane. How did she get women out of the church reaching women locally, and how might we be doing the same in women’s groups where we are? The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading…
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Episode 197: The Science of Bigger Buds with Big Mike and Advanced Nutrients
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28:22In this episode, we sit down with Big Mike Straumietis, founder of Advanced Nutrients, to discuss the science behind premium cannabis cultivation, industry innovations, and what it takes to build a global brand. Tune in for expert insights and entrepreneurial wisdom from one of the biggest names in cannabis. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Mak…
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Austin grew up in a Christian home but had a period of doubt in his youth. After wrestling with some of the fundamentals of faith he went on to become a theology graduate from Moody Bible Institute. He created the YouTube channel "Gospel Simplicity," which has now garnered over 40,000 subscribers and three million views. His channel features interv…
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Episode 196: Revolutionizing Cannabis Drying with Tracee McAfee of Cryo Cure
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10:55Tracee McAfee, co-founder of Cryo Cure, joins Cannabis Tech Talks at MJBizCon to discuss her company’s innovative drying technology. Learn how their patented process delivers fresh, terpene-rich cannabis in just 12 hours, why industry legend Ed Rosenthal joined their team, and how Cryo Cure is partnering with Green Rebates to help cultivators save …
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Leadership Special Dave Landrum: ‘Leading in an anti-Christian world’
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27:45Andy Peck talks to the author of a new book entitled Seismos: Christian Citizenship in a Post-Christian West about his alarming analysis of how secularism ideology has pushed Christianity to the margins of society in the West. How are we to understand it and what might be the response of the church? How could Christian citizenship point people to a…
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John Bergsma grew up with a military chaplain as a father and his family were Dutch Calvinists. As an adult he went on to become a Protestant pastor but later felt the call to join the Catholic church which he joined in 2001. He's now Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Ohio in his academic life has specialised in…
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Leadership Special Simon Cross: ‘Navigating AI as a leader’
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31:55Andy Peck talks to the author of ‘Artificial Intelligence: a guide for the perplexed’ about his work understanding the ethical implications of AI as part of the Church of England’s Faith and Public Life Team. What do we need to be concerned about? How should we use it ourselves? How do we find material that can inform our thinking?The Profile is br…
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Elizabeth Oldfield on intentional living and 'off limits' topics
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39:05As a writer, broadcaster and consultant Elizabeth Oldfield is passionate about helping people and organisations grow to align with their values, particularly in the third sector. She was Director of the religion and society think-tank Theos for ten years and now hosts the Sacred Podcast - a show exploring people's lives and the values that shape th…
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Episode 195: Harrison Bard on Scaling Custom Cones USA and Innovating Pre-Rolls
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14:29Join us for an exclusive Cannabis Tech Talks episode featuring Harrison Bard, CEO of Custom Cones USA and Day Savers, live from MJBizCon. Bard dives into the booming pre-roll market, the rise of convenience-driven cannabis products, and his company's innovations like flavored wooden tips and botanical blunt wraps. He also opens up about overcoming …
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Leadership Special Peter Roberts: ‘Leading a new church plant’
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26:18Andy Peck talks to the founding pastor of Trinity Church Everton, north Liverpool, about how a small team planted a Gospel minded church in one of the poorest areas of the UK. How did they decide on Everton and what lessons has he learned over the last 12 years?The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian magazi…
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Episode 194: Aaron Bloom of DocMJ Shares Insights on Medical Cannabis
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13:24In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Aaron Bloom from DocMJ shares how his team is making medical cannabis more accessible across seven states. Recorded live at MJBizCon, Bloom discusses breaking down regulatory barriers, supporting physicians, and helping patients find the right treatments. He also offers personal insights on the transformative…
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Alister McGrath is many things, an academic, a historian, a writer, a theologian but above all he is an apologist. McGrath was born in Belfast and went to study chemistry at Oxford University describing himself at the time as an 'aggressive atheist'. Whilst there he met Christians who were scientists but who were able to talk to him and debate his …
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Episode 193: Driving Cannabis Energy Efficiency with Dylan Collins and Bob Gunn
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23:52In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Dylan Collins of Green Rebates and Bob Gunn of Seinergy discuss their recent merger and how it’s unlocking major savings for cannabis growers. Learn how rebates can slash energy costs, why early planning is crucial, and how their partnership is making cultivation more efficient and profitable. WEBSITE: https:…
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Leadership Special Stewart McCulloch: ‘Stewarding finances as you lead’
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27:48Andy Peck talks to the CEO of Christians Against Poverty (CAP) about the need to be aware of finances as we lead. How well do we need to know our way around a balance sheet? What is wise practice with fundraising? How might your church support those in financial need?The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK’s leading Christian …
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Episode 192: Hotboxin' with Ashley Ciccel of Higher Innovation
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12:55In this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks, Mary Jane Gibson chats with Ashley Sissel, co-founder of Higher Innovation, to discuss innovative tech solutions for cannabis consumers, including the Hot Box—an odor-eliminating device developed in partnership with boxing champ Mike Tyson's Tyson 2.0. From navigating the challenges of manufacturing to tackli…
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