Best Daniel Richter Podcasts (2025)

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Building Muscle After 40 54:21

1h ago54:21

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Forty might be the new twenty, and for many, life feels better than ever. But physical signs of aging are starting to creep up on us at that age. Our backs ache a bit more than ten years ago; we feel tired more often; and let’s not talk about our knees and shoulders. So, how do you go about strength training in your forties? Do you build less muscl…

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#121 - Canva's Playbook: Scaling Teams, Tech, and AI with Adam Schuck // Senior Engineering Director @ Canva 1:01:03

2d ago1:01:03

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Insights into hypergrowth, late-stage career frameworks, AI adoption, and the tech powering Canva's collaborative editor. In this episode, Tobi chats with Adam Schuck, Senior Engineering Director at Canva, a company that has scaled to over 5,000 employees, 2,000+ engineers, and 230 million MAUs while remaining profitable. Adam shares his journey th…

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Episode 42: Jim Phelan and Daniel Punday — Charles Yu’s “Problems for Self-Study” 49:05

3d ago49:05

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Daniel Punday discuss Charles Yu’s 2020 short story, “Problems of Self-Study,” which you can access here to read along with the podcast. Daniel Punday is Professor of English at Mississippi State University, where he specializes in contemporary American literature, digital media, and …

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How Many Sets per Muscle Group and Workout? 29:00

7d ago29:00

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Is there too much of a good thing, or should you just keep adding sets to your workouts to grow bigger and stronger? In episode 32, we discussed a meta-regression analysis on weekly set volume for hypertrophy and strength gains. Now, the same researchers are back with an analysis on per-session volume. How many sets should you do per workout for a …

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Clergy Mental Health with Rev. Dr. April Johnson Bristow and Anna Lee 48:51

8d ago48:51

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Welcome to Episode 101—truly a masterclass in clergy mental health. In this conversation, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Rev. Dr. April Johnson Bristow and Anna Lee for a deeply insightful and practical discussion about the mental health challenges facing pastors and church leaders today. Drawing from their work with the Clergy Health Initiative …

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Results from Maxing out in the Bench Press Every Day 36:30

14d ago36:30

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Ten years ago we got an awesome study on powerlifters and weightlifters maxing out in the squat daily. Now, a group of physical therapy students have replicated that study, but in the bench press instead. You read that right. Bench press. Maxing out. Every day for more than a month. Plus back-off sets. That’s a lot of bench pressing. But did they d…

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#120 - AI's Singularity & Commoditization: Navigating Hype vs. Reality with Georg Zoeller // Co-Founder @ C4AIL 1:13:51

18d ago1:13:51

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Debunking AI hype, exploring security risks, and strategies for CTOs in the age of rapid change. In this episode, Tobi talks with Georg Zoeller, Co-Founder of the Centre for AI Leadership and mercenaries.ai, about the turbulent landscape of AI. Georg, with his background at Meta and deep expertise in AI strategy, cuts through the hype surrounding A…

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Signs You Might Be Ego Lifting – New Mailbag! 48:53

21d ago48:53

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Which type of bicep curl is best if you want to grow your biceps? How do you know if you are applying progressive overload and pushing yourself, or just ego lifting? And what’s the point of accessory exercises? We collected ten questions from our Instagram account and the StrengthLog Subreddit, to create a really interesting and fun episode for you…

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Church Closures Leaving a Legacy with Rev. Dr. Owen K Ross & Rev. Derek Jacobs 40:44

25d ago40:44

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It’s our 100th episode! We’re celebrating this milestone with gratitude for the journey and excitement for what’s ahead. As we continue our series inspired by Carey Nieuwhof’s “5 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2025”, we turn our attention to how the Horizon Texas Conference is embracing change with courage, creativity, and faith. While som…

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You Should Do More Than One Type of Bicep Curl 25:50

28d ago25:50

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Which type of bicep curl is best if you want to grow your biceps? A new, impressive bicep study adds to the evidence that just doing regular curls might not be optimal, comparing bicep growth between two exercises where one was performed with a shortened bicep position and one with a lengthened bicep position. After discussing optimizing your bicep…

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#119 - Navigating Ambiguity and AI's Impact on Engineering feat. Ivan Kusalic // CTO @ Enpal 56:31

1M ago56:31

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Leading in ambiguous environments and the impact of AI on engineering practices In this episode, Tobi talks with Ivan Kusalic, CTO of Enpal, who leads a team of 250 engineers at one of Germany's leading solar energy companies. Ivan shares insights from his extensive technical leadership journey and his recent return to coding after seven years due …

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Union Coffee: The Non-Derivative Church with Rev. Katie Newsome and Andrew Bennett 41:56

1M ago41:56

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In this third episode of our series on Carey Nieuwhof’s 5 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2025, we explore The Rise of the Non-Derivative Church, a movement toward fresh, innovative expressions of faith that break away from traditional models. One powerful example of this shift is Union Coffee, a Dallas-based café that blends faith, social …

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Why Cycle between Bulking and Cutting? 35:49

1M ago35:49

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If you want to build more muscle mass, is it a good strategy to bulk up first before cutting down to the same weight again, hopefully with more quality mass on your body than you started out with? Bodybuilders do this all the time, but do you really need to if you don’t plan to compete? Another strategy is to stay at the same weight, slowly losing …

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Episode 41: Jim Phelan & David Richter — Katherine Anne Porter’s “Theft” 54:37

1M ago54:37

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and David Richter discuss Katherine Anne Porter’s short story “Theft,” originally published in 1929 and republished in 1935. David Richter is Professor Emeritus at Queens College of the City University of New York and at the CUNY Graduate Center. Richter is an expert on The Bible, on 18th…

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"Gen Z in Revival and Retreat" with Loni Fancher & Rev. Chelsea Peddecord 42:17

1M ago42:17

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In the second episode of our series inspired by Carey Nieuwhof’s 5 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2025, we dive into the dynamic and often paradoxical relationship Gen Z has with faith and the church. Are they in revival or retreat? And how can the United Methodist Church respond? Host Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Rev. Chelsea Peddec…

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Does Slow Lifting Boost Muscle Growth? 33:02

1M ago33:02

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If you lower the weights slowly when training, will that boost your muscle growth and strength gains? In today’s episode, we’re discussing a new meta-analysis (still in preprint) that pooled the results from eight studies on this topic, to see if an intentionally slow eccentric tempo when strength training produces better results. The results gave …

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#118 - Radical Engineering Culture and High Bar Hiring feat. Stefan Richter // Founder & CTO @ freiheit.com technologies 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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Ship Great Software Through Simplicity and Discipline Discover insights into building a high-performance engineering organization with Stefan Richter, founder of freiheit.com technologies. With 25+ years of experience delivering successful software projects for the Who’s Who of European businesses and industries, Stefan shares his philosophy of rad…

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"Evangelism on Life Support?" with Rev. Joshua Manning and Rev. Billy Echols-Richter 34:59

2M ago34:59

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Is evangelism really on life support, or is it evolving into something new? In this episode of POD Strangely Warmed, we kick off a new series inspired by Carey Nieuwhof’s 5 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2025. Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by church planters Rev. Joshua Manning and Rev. Billy Echols-Richter to dive deep into the challenges…

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Will Late-Night Carbs Make You Fat? 36:25

2M ago36:25

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If you eat carbs before bedtime, you’ll become fat. At least, that’s what people have been claiming for decades—but is it true or just another fitness myth? Today, we have a new study looking into whether carbohydrates eaten in the evening are more prone to becoming body fat, and whether it matters if the carbs are of the fast (tasty) or slow (bori…

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"Getting to Be the Church" with Rev. Dr. Lucretia Facen 26:43

2M ago26:43

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In this episode of Pod Strangely Warmed, host Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Rev. Dr. Lucretia Facen, Senior Pastor at Saint Paul UMC in downtown Dallas and the newly appointed District Superintendent of the Metro East District (starting in July). Dr. Facen shares powerful stories of Saint Paul's "Body and Soul" ministry to the unhoused, the tr…

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Cardio or Strength Training for Fat Loss and Health? 28:14

2M ago28:14

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Which type of training is better for fat loss and reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease: cardio or strength training? Today’s topic is a new, impressive study looking into this question, and we break it down for you! If you exercise at least partly for your health, this is the episode for you! *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please lea…

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“Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage within The Horizon Texas Conference” 15:11

2M ago15:11

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In this special episode of POD Strangely Warmed, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Rev. Danielle Kim, Rev. John Han, Rev. Levy Laguardia and Rev. Faiana Funaki to reflect on the third annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Celebration worship service. Hosted at Axe Memorial United Methodist Church, this vibrant gathering uplifted the dive…

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How to Deal with Plateaus in Your Training – New Mailbag 56:09

2M ago56:09

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How can you measure progress without testing your 1RMs? How do you best deal with plateaus in your training? And what do we think about low-volume, high-intensity training for muscle hypertrophy? The first mailbag of the year is here, and it’s a good one! Read the timestamps below for every listener question we answered. Timestamps: 01:45 - What’s …

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Episode 40: Jim Phelan & Robert Caserio — Elizabeth Bowen’s “I Hear You Say So” 52:43

2M ago52:43

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Robert Caserio discuss Elizabeth Bowen’s 1945 short story, “I Hear You Say So.” Robert Caserio is Professor Emeritus of English, Comparative Studies, and Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies at Penn State University. Caserio has multiple areas of expertise, but perhaps most relevant f…

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"Rev. Daniel Hawkins visits Winter Camp 2 at Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center" 28:01

2M ago28:01

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This weekend, Rev. Daniel Hawkins was the guest speaker at Glen Lake Camp’s Winter Camp 2. So, we decided to go around and ask some campers and staff what they liked most about being at Glen Lake. From frozen fountains to warm hearts, this episode captures the joy, faith and community that make camp a transformative place. You’ll hear from students…

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Do You Benefit from Carbs during Workouts? 31:14

2M ago31:14

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How important are carbohydrates for your strength training results? And if you’re planning for a long, grueling workout—should you even bring carbs with you to the gym, to eat or drink during the workout? That’s the main subject for today, aided by a new, randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial on intra-training carbohydrate in…

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“Five Priorities, One Purpose” with Rev. Benji Van Fleet and Rev. Todd Salzwedel 32:18

3M ago32:18

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This week on Pod Strangely Warmed, we take a deep dive into the ways United Methodist communities in the Horizon Texas Conference are embracing connectional ministry. Host Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Rev. Benji Van Fleet and Rev. Todd Salzwedel to discuss the power of storytelling, fostering discipleship and the intersection of the five stra…

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Best Ways to Save Time in the Gym 43:07

3M ago43:07

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How can you save time in the gym while still building muscle and getting stronger? Today, we’re discussing time-saving training techniques like drop-sets, rest-pause training, myo-reps, and supersets. A follow-up question for people short on time in the gym is: If you only have time to focus on one muscle group or lift, how little can you train the…

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“Overflow Conversations” 23:13

3M ago23:13

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In this special edition episode of POD Strangely Warmed, we bring you a compilation of behind-the-scenes conversations that happened after the podcast was over, but the cameras kept rolling. Listen in as our guests discusses their experiences, thoughts on ministry, reflections on personal growth and the use of AI in sermon preparation. We hope thes…

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Episode 39: Jim Phelan & Eyal Segal — Sholem Aleichem’s “Baranovich Station” 55:30

3M ago55:30

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Eyal Segal discuss Sholem Aleichem’s short story, “Baranovich Station.” Eyal Segal is an independent scholar based in Tel Aviv. He has published articles on narrative closure, beginnings and endings, temporal experimentation in narrative, narration in the modernist novel, the poetics …

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Your Training Journey from Beginner to Advanced 52:04

3M ago52:04

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What does a training journey look like, going from being a beginner to intermediate to advanced? And how should your training change so that you keep making gains? That’s the topic for today, and we talk about how your body responds to training differently depending on how much and for how long you’ve trained, how your approach to your workouts wil…

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#117 - Navigating AI Trends with Dat Tran // Partner & CTO @ DATANOMIQ, VP AI/ML @ Beams Safety AI 1:08:42

3M ago1:08:42

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Tobi and Dat discuss AI's impact on technical leadership, tools, deep learning, and Europe's innovation scene, including practical use cases for AI agents. AI is moving faster than ever, and staying ahead of the curve is a challenge for every tech leader. In this episode, Dat Tran joins Tobi to break down what’s happening in the AI space, from cutt…

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Calming Boundaries: "Finding Peace in a Chaotic World" with Rev. Kristin Warthen and Rev. Betsy Godbold 40:32

3M ago40:32

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In this episode of POD Strangely Warmed, host Rev. Daniel Hawkins welcomes Rev. Kristin Warthen and Rev. Betsy Godbold to a conversation about cultivating peace amid life's chaos. Following last week's discussion on “Finding Sacred Calm,” this episode explores the spiritual practices and intentional boundaries that help us stay centered in a world …

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Weight Loss from Exercise: A Myth? 36:52

3M ago36:52

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Is it a myth that you lose weight from exercise? A huge new study looked into how much weight you lose for every 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (cardio) you do per week—and the results are disappointing, to say the least. This fits the evidence we already have, so why do people continue recommending exercise for weight loss? Well, exercise is kind …

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“Finding Sacred Calm” with Hesha Abrams, Esq. 32:45

3M ago32:45

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Recorded at the Horizon Texas Conference’s first-ever Clergy Covenant Day, Rev. Daniel Hawkins visits with Hesha Abrams, Esq., an internationally acclaimed mediator, negotiator and author of Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension. Hesha brings decades of experience working with diverse groups including faith communi…

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How Many Calories Do You Burn Lifting Weights? 38:39

3M ago38:39

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How many calories do you burn lifting weights, and do you burn more calories if you use light or heavy weights? Also, should you even care about that when the main reasons for strength training are to build muscle and become stronger and healthier (plus look better naked)? Knowledge is power—and in today’s episode, you’ll learn what researchers hav…

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#116 - Exploring Platform Engineering feat. Camille Fournier // CTO @ Open Athena & Author @ O'Reilly Media 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

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Platform Teams and DevOps Optimization: Insights from Camille Fournier on platform engineering, career growth, and CTO strategies for success. How do you create an effective platform team and optimize DevOps? Tobi interviews Camille Fournier about her career, technical insights, and best practices in platform engineering. Camille shares her journey…

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“Building Community Beyond the Church Walls” with Rev. Stacey Piyakhun and Rev. Matt Temple 30:43

3M ago30:43

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In this episode of POD Strangely Warmed, Rev. Daniel Hawkins explores how churches can expand their impact beyond traditional Sunday services with Rev. Stacey Piyakhun, Associate Director of Multiplication, and Rev. Matt Temple, Learning Coordinator for the Center of Multiplication. Together, they discuss the importance of embracing an abundance mi…

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Are Unilateral Exercises Superior to Bilateral? 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Which is better for muscle growth and strength gains: unilateral exercises, where you work one side at a time, allowing for more focus on that particular muscle, or bilateral exercises, which lets you use heavier weights? Today, we're breaking down a new meta-analysis looking into this, and give you our practical takeaways. We also answer a few lis…

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"Faith, Politics, and Justice - HTC's Texas Impact Board Members" with Rev. Ashley Anne Sipe & Rev. Phil Dieke 35:29

4M ago35:29

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In our first in-person episode of the new year, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Rev. Ashley Anne Sipe and Rev. Phil Dieke to explore the intersection of faith and public life. Together, they discuss how our spiritual beliefs inform political engagement and justice work beyond the walls of the church. The conversation dives into the work of Texas I…

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Common Beginner Questions About Strength Training 44:49

4M ago44:49

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Last week, we gave beginners to the world of strength training our ten best insights and tips, to make the journey to success in the gym easier. Today, we answer some of the most common questions beginners have about starting to lift weights! Timestamps: 03:40 - Question 1: Protein is important. But how important are carbohydrates and carbs? 07:30 …

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115 - Exploring Growth and Compliance feat. Dennis Winter // CTO @ Börse Stuttgart 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

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Scaling Tech in Regulated Industries: Engineering Growth with Security, Compliance, and Culture Ever wondered how regulated companies like stock exchanges handle tech growth? Dennis Winter (CTO @ Börse Stuttgart) shares how to build engineering organizations in regulated environments. With experience from embedded systems to leading tech at Solaris…

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“Best, Worst or Weirdest 2024 pt. 2” with Rev. Daniel Hawkins & Almost Everyone Else 1:08:29

4M ago1:08:29

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In this second installment of 2024’s Best, Worst and Weirdest, we bring you even more heartwarming, hysterical and inspiring tales from across the Horizon Texas Conference. From hilarious pranks and touching stories to some of the weirdest experiences in ministry, this episode highlights the heart, humor and humanity of our United Methodist communi…

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Ten Things Every Beginner Should Know 39:36

4M ago39:36

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If you are a beginner in the gym, wanting to learn how to lift weights, get stronger, and become more muscular, this is the episode for you. How should you plan your training? What exercises should you do? And which equipment is worth your money? In short, we discuss the ten things you should know for a successful strength training journey—tips tha…

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“Best, Worst or Weirdest 2024 pt. 1” with Rev. Daniel Hawkins & Almost Everyone Else 1:04:40

4M ago1:04:40

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This year, we welcomed over 65 incredible guests into the POD Strangely Warmed studio. After recording each episode, we love to ask our guests to share a story about their best, worst or weirdest moment in ministry. We heard so many fantastic stories from some truly wonderful people that we had to divide them into two parts. Without further ado, he…

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How to Set Goals (and Reach Them) 28:22

4M ago28:22

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Do you have a New Year’s resolution prepared? Setting and chasing goals can be fun and inspire you to become better, but it’s way too easy to set the wrong kind of goal—and then fail after just days or weeks. Whether you want to lose weight, hit a new PR in the gym, or create the habit of working out a few times per week, this is the episode for yo…

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“Christmas Eve Essentials” with Santa Claus, Rev. Jenna Johnson and Trey West 39:01

4M ago39:01

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It’s Christmas Eve, and POD Strangely Warmed is in full festive swing! Join Rev. Daniel Hawkins, Rev. Jenna Johnson and Trey West as they draft their ultimate Christmas Eve Essentials—from cherished traditions and tasty bites to that perfect holiday ambiance. But wait—Santa himself makes a guest appearance, bringing the magic of the season (and som…

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How Do You Bench Press 200 kg? New Mailbag! 56:33

4M ago56:33

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We have a great episode for you today, powered by awesome listener questions! How about planning the road from a 100 kg bench press to a 200 kg bench press? Or what about active recovery, is it really a thing to sweat about? Ten questions, all in all. See the timestamps below. Timestamps: 05:10 – Question 1: How would you plan the road from a 100 k…

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Episode 38: Jim Phelan & Amy Elias — Lemony Snicket’s “The Lump of Coal” 41:27

5M ago41:27

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In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan and Amy Elias discuss Lemony Snicket’s 2004 short story, “The Lump of Coal.” Amy Elias teaches and writes at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she holds the title of UT Chancellor’s Professor and Distinguished Professor of English. Elias is also the director of UT’s Denbo Cent…

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#114 - Building an SDK feat. Dr. Daniel Hauschildt // CPTO @ IMG.LY 41:06

5M ago41:06

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The Tech and Business Side of Building an SDK Get insight into the SDK business (and learn about cross-platform performance and developer marketing) with Dr. Daniel Hauschildt (MD & CPTO at IMG.LY). As a client-side offering (no servers!), IMG.LY needs to take extra steps to ensure reliability on all devices 📱, platforms 💻 and browsers 🌐. From craf…

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